Guest Suit Racket Targeted by Auto Clubs
In Washington DC an advisory committee of the American Automobile Association urged member clubs to avoid aiding persons seeking transportation in privately owned cars or owners seeking passengers. The move follows reports of a rising "guest suit" racket tied to travel bureaus offering paid, though often free, rides. Eight states have enacted laws limiting liability for owners or drivers of cars carrying guests, reflecting court opinions upholding guest liability limits.
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Ashington
D.C
Washington
Ameri | Committean Automobile Association
William G. Bryant
Carrott, Mich
National Touring Board
American Automobile Association
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Ioda
Michigan
North Carolina
Oregon
Vermont
United States Supreme Court
Ride Control and Upholstery Advances In Auto Show
A midwest factory tour shows engineers focusing on ride quality with new ride-control shock absorbers likely to appear on several car makes at the show. Upholstery springing is being redesigned to harmonize with main leaf springs to damp vertical passenger motion. A novel upholstery suspension uses transverse lateral springs under the upholstery with a horizontal coil spring, reducing seat throw without using heavy vertical springs. The combined action promises a smoother ride over rough roads.
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Middle West
Bng
New York
Make Cards of Old Wallpaper
A. Louise Fillebrown explains how to craft homemade Christmas cards from leftover wallpaper. Use colorful or metallic papers with small patterns, cut and folded to reveal patterned surfaces, then add a simple greetings. Photos can be pasted onto the finished card for a personal touch.
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A. Louise
Kodak
Building Revival Tied to Hoarding Stop and Credit Reform
Brookmire Economic Service says a building revival hinges on hoarded currency returning to banks and wage cuts aligning with reduced costs. It argues the crisis stems from excessive credit use, not lack of credit, and Hoover mortgage plans may ease lender constraints while fostering housing recovery.
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Brookmire Economic Service, Inc
Brookmire
Hoover
Repair Needs Across Millions of Buildings
Bedford Indiana reports a sweeping study by a construction council finds 12 to 16 million dwellings and farm buildings require immediate modernization. President A E Dickinson notes improved appearance raises sale or rent value and stone veneer can make old houses look new. Materials and labor cost trends boost a billion dollar remodeling market and employment. An improved home benefits entire neighborhoods.
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Bedford
Ind
Saga As Limestone Company
A. E. Dickinson
Brighten Your Home With New Fireplace
A fireplace enhances living room appearance and family enjoyment. It serves as a central decorative point and gathering spot for winter evenings. Installing a fireplace is inexpensive and can be done with minimal wall tearing on external walls. Mantle options vary from brick or tile to a tall plaster finished breast tapering toward the top. A small shelf above the hearth suits a ship model.
Changes in Athens County Lots and Homes
Athens area transfers involve Warrants deeds and quit claims across multiple townships. Notable shows: A E Whaley to Everett and Ruth Baughman in Stanley Heights. Albert Platt to Alva Platt in The Plains. Francis B Henry to William H Henry across tn lots. Walsh to Buck in ad dition F-5 and F-6. Burdette to Kate and Kate to C W Burdette with dower notes. Dover Township, Chauncey Corporation, Albany Corporation, Troy Township, and Glouster Corporation listings include subdivisions, land parcels, and adjoining rights with several quit claims and warranty deeds.
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Athens
Francis
Henry
John L Henry
William H. Henry
Peter S. Walsh
Carl C. Buck
Co. E
Elmer
Grace Tom
Thelma
Lemoine
Dover
Trimbie ‘Special School
Chauncey Corporation
John W Maurue
George F Pendergrass
Inlet
Albany Corvoration Co
Burdette
Bute Burdette
LEE Township Co & Burdette
Kate Burdette
Troy Townshiep
Board of Education
Troy Township
Clara May Clark
Ireland
John A Gibbs
Lee
Mary A. Showalter
Glouster Corporation
Henry and
Anna Richardson
Mutual Home and Savings Association
Realtors Study Points On Wood Use In Home Building
The Nations Committee on Wood Utilization releases a new bulletin on house insulation. It highlights economic and comfort gains from insulation, cost efficiency, and loan value increases, with a 62 page nontechnical guide by Russell B Backstrom.
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United States
Leonard P. Reaume
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Detroit
Michigan
Reaume
The
Bulletin
LeRoy E. Kern
Washington, D. C
American Institute of Architects
Russell B. Backstrom
Wood Utization Committee
Government Printing Office
Department of Commerce
Shifting to High As Israel Klein Takes the Wheel
An automotive advice piece by Israel Klein discusses cold weather engine cooling. It covers radiator shutters, antifreeze mixes, and the need to monitor the motor thermometer to avoid freezing, overheating, and damage. It details manual and automatic shutter operation and how outside temperatures and coolant types affect optimal efficiency.
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Israel Klein
Israel Klein Selene
NEA
Cere Temperatura
Shutter
Creation of Work as Best Answer to Unemployment
Chicago reports advocate making work opportunities a relief tool to curb winter distress. LC Harbroot of Household Finance Corporation supports community efforts, warns against loans to the unemployed and urges "made work" projects such as street cleaning and park improvements to sustain morale and steer relief away from credit-based schemes.
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LC. Harbroot
Household Finance Corporation
Neat
Harbison
Chicago
Parka
Fundy
Mr. Hairhleon Enneludert
Messenger Area Building Work Highlighted
Long Bottomn reports Cowdery builds around his power cider mill Rasph Porter installs a new furnace in his home Carl Micheal oversees cement floor work by Ed Grant Micheal and Carrol Thorn in his basement Bachelder coats new houses with paint installs a furnace bath and brick walk around homes
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Cowdery
Rasph Porter
Carl Micheal
Grant Micheal
Carrol Thorn
Jobs Bachelder
Good Roads Cut Car Operating Expenses Nationwide
The American Road Builders Association reports that well designed roads save auto operating costs. After reviewing 800 cars nationwide, average costs drop from 60 to 24.5 cents per mile with improved and varied road types, totaling huge yearly savings and surpassing highway maintenance expenditures.
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Washington
Amenicat
Fregggocia
Tlan
United States
Playplaces Decrease Toll Of Childhood Streets Could Be Closed
Burgett urges more and safer outdoor play areas to cut child deaths and injuries on roads. He cites $40 million spent last year on recreation and 980 facilities in 1930s contexts as proof of growing value. Proposes closing streets at times for skating or sledding when winter rules permit. Safety education reduces street play but needs accessible outdoor play spaces.
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H. N. Burgett
Sooth
Ohio Mator Club
Burgett
TAL Ala
King Winter
Funes
Atora
Kitchen Step-Savers To Aid the Housewife
A compact colorful workshop showcases foldable wall pullouts and fast nooks for kitchens. The design allows quick access, space saving by folding away when not in use, and possibilities to convert partitions into attractive cupboards with built in features.
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Thors
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AALA
Dodge
Bpartinc
Ramoant
Congress
Pomeroy Cement Block Co
Athens County
Athena
Andrew Carpenter
H Elliot Street
Walburn
Charles Slaughter
Lancaster Street
C.D. Heck
National Safety Council
Nelsonville Brick Co
Athens Lumber Co
Athens Glouster
Standar Ay
Finance Corporation
Messenger Area
Burgest
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