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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1927
Page
7
London reports German naval builders are secretly completing 6,000 ton ships with 554 foot hulls and nine 6 inch Krupp guns. The vessels use special steel and electric welding, run on diesel motors at cruising, and deploy a unique three-turret arrangement to keep weapons bearing on pursuers.
Berlin officials consider classifying sky writing with billboards as a public nuisance and may limit it by ordinance. The discussion follows growing air traffic over the city, with legal experts debating who owns the airspace as planes crisscross above.
Luray Wisconsin reports on Prof. Paul Layman of Minnesota studying air currents at Crescent Rock on the Blue Ridge. Delicate instruments show winds moving in seven directions at once as light objects cast from the rock fall then return after gravity reaches a level.
San Antonio acting mayor Phil Wright moved to tighten municipal control of nearby air traffic after a passenger monoplane crash killed five people including a baby. Funeral plans began for the victims as officials investigated causes and safety steps for future flights.
Warsaw officials issue permits for taxicabs of the laudelet type with a separate passenger compartment and discard older styles.
At the University of Texas cafeteria, only three dishes have been broken since the term began, with over 400 students served daily. Manager Anna Janzen credits the one way traffic system for preventing collisions and dropped china.
At Harrington Nebraska a new county fair contest titled put the baby to sleep drew three fathers who coaxed their children to sleep in ten minutes. The event joined hog calling and husband calling as fair novelties.
Mr. J. L. Russell of Sewanee Tennessee credits Black-Draught with ending years of indigestion. He reports it reaches the root of the trouble and helps quickly during spells. He also says the remedy breaks up colds and keeps a box on hand during winter to ward off illness.
A New Brunswick reader hails the Erskine as one of the best cars he has driven, noting it compares favorably with six prior automobiles and remains satisfactory in every respect.
A Philadelphia reader says the small car is one of the best he has driven and would recommend it without reservation. The remark highlights satisfaction with performance and overall value.
A reader from Englewood New Jersey praises The Erskine as the most economical car among eight owned. The testimonial highlights fuel efficiency and cost savings for prospective buyers.
A reader from Strang Oklahoma extols the Studebaker One Big Six One Standard Six praising it as the best Erskine and noting it performs as well as cars twice its price. The letter stresses preference for the Erskine model.
A Lakemont New York reader praises a Studebaker Coach and two B-Sixes, noting the Erskine’s efficiency with 180 miles on 7 gallons of gasoline. He values the Erskine for security and prefers it to prior cars, mentioning its local popularity and favorable attention.
A reader from Alva Oklahoma praises the Erskine car for its handling in traffic. The comments call it peppy and speedy when needed and comfortable for long drives, noting it can be throttled down to one mile an hour.
F. C. of Kingston North Carolina says the Erskine is his only real car and he would not trade it for any car priced at eighteen hundred dollars, reflecting strong loyalty to his vehicle.
An Ohio reader from Barnesville notes in a brief personal item that he and his father own ten Studebakers. He quips that “My Erskine looks good and runs fine.” and confirms the total owned as ten.
A. H. D. of Columbus Ohio asserts the Erskine automobile out classes rival makes in every respect based on his experience with several cars. He emphasizes overall performance and value.
Dr. A V F of Sapulpa Oklahoma says the vehicle is the best car for his practice after owning many cars over 18 years. He highlights reliability and suitability for his work.
Nurse Tam recounts fifteen years driving doctors' cars including medium and high priced models. She details 160 mile trips to Kansas City and a three day Colorado run in an Erskine Six averaging over 200 miles daily. Crowds admire the car at stops and seek information about it.
Well pleased quote from W. H. R. of McMinnville Tennessee praising a car. He states it is better than any he has owned before.
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