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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1925
Page
21
A national rise in women drivers is noted by Willys-Overland dealers. The Overland Standard sedan and five passenger model are popular with women for ease of handling and roomy interiors. Factory reports cite longer narrower windows and a one piece windshield for better vision and ventilation, plus a longer gear shift lever reducing reaching when changing gears.
The Chevrolet sales organization held a national convention for 450 members and executives, ending June 10 with a banquet at Hotel Statler. R H Grant called it the most successful fair in his experience. The gathering included regional and zone sales managers and reps supervising 3,600 retail dealers and 2,900 associate dealers. D B Ed dins, moving to Olds Motor Works as general sales manager, was honored with silver tableware. Grant received a silver and ivory gavel and a testimonial book signed by delegates.
Auto body engineers in Detroit discuss the Emond Clear Vision Construction as a leading 1925 development in open driver sight lines. W H Emond, Franklin head body engineer, leads the design amid safety talks spurred by Hoover conference and traffic safety groups.
Harry M. Jewett president of the Paige-Detroit Motor Car company told a Taylor Society gathering in Ann Arbor that fewer than fifty motor car companies would actively build automobiles next year. He stressed dealer organization strength as key to selling volumes and lowering prices amid distribution challenges surpassing manufacturing concerns. He noted production standardization and cheaper, efficient assembly and cited scrapping a $100,000 enameling plant to triple production and cut costs by 83 1-3 percent to meet the closed car market.
The first 1925 wheat load was marketed in Plainview Friday by F. M. Daughety, a resident six miles southeast of the city. He received a $25 premium from Harvest Queen Milling Co. of Plainview after the wheat tested comparatively high.
Special to The News from Tucumcari New Mexico details the Kiwanis Fourth of July committee plans for a large event. Contracts for 3000 pounds of beef, coffee and supplies are in place. Senator Sam Bratton will attend, kiddie sports and a free dance are arranged, an eight piece orchestra will play, and 121 air pieces with seven stellar stand attractions are booked for a spectacular fireworks display. Tucumcari's brass band will perform throughout the day and during the fireworks. Attorney James L. Briscoe promises a unique street parade through town.
Dodge Brothers report first five months of 1925 show record sales in US Canada rising 15.4 percent and overseas up 48.6 percent versus year earlier. Roy Cullum notes 1924 outpaced 1923 by over 25 percent, while industry declined 11 percent. Despite strong totals, on June 1 dealer stocks average fewer than five cars each, with unfilled orders outpacing on-hand inventory. New disc wheel and bumper equipped models expand available types.
Firestone president Harvey S. Firestone warns British rubber restrictions threaten American car owners. He cites crude rubber price surges from 17 to 70 cents, urges rescission of the act and expansion of production in colonies to meet world demand.
A fragment from a Paris item presents a humorous exchange about castor oil and a money box, with a joke about filling the box and buying a new bottle. The snippet mentions Pele Mole in Paris and reads like a light, casual caption.
Claim promises rapid facial rejuvenation by applying a tarkroot and lemon juice emulsion. Observers are told to watch in a mirror for a dramatic change in less than a quarter hour, asserting unprecedented results and striking transformation of the face and features.
An advertisement claims Tark root facial treatment softens wrinkled skin. it is washable, leaves no residue, and costs under three cents per session. Also notice of divorce case in Philadelphia County where Helen Jamison seeks final decree against William Jamison, hearing set July 6, 1926, in Court Common Pleas No. 1. Bernard Hirsch represents the plaintiff.
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