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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1935
Page
8
New Plymouth models feature improved weight distribution, triple engine refinements to reduce heat, full length cooling jackets, directed water circulation, and hydralic brakes. Ventilation system simplified with larger cowl ventilator and single front windows.
Washington reports January farm employment fell slightly from a year earlier based on data from 22 767 farmers. On Feb 1 the Agriculture Department noted 2105 hired hands per 100 crop workers, down from 2135 the prior year, with regional adjustments and incomplete figures noted.
Graham introduces a new six priced for economy alongside an eight and a supercharged eight with 123 and 116 inch wheelbases. Cars feature streamlining, hydraulic brakes, air cooled generator, and up to 140 horsepower in the top model. Safety glass and six street features emphasize performance and comfort.
Three Midwest farm experts will go to Washington February 18 to urge Congress for a 2.5 million dollar chinch bug relief bill. The Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois officials will seek support from the Agriculture Department and push for legislation to fund chemical control methods including a creosote paper strip approach.
Chevrolet shows two lines of 1939 cars at the Cedar Rapids auto exhibition. Both share the same engines, but master models add knee action front suspension and distinct styling. Improvements include redesigned clutch, stronger brakes, stiffer frames, and a sleeker V radiator with streamlined fenders and a slanted windshield.
Governor W. S. Myers of the Farm Credit administration asserted that farm taxes have been substantially decreased and that the upward trend appears halted. He said the long period of rising taxes has ended and taxes in leading farming sections are now substantially lower.
The Dionne parents Oliva and Elzire sat through the two shows at Corbeil hospital without smiles or pride as nurses, a housekeeper, and Father McNally looked on. Photographer Fred Davis from Toronto has long photographed the quints and is trusted by Dr Dafoe and the staff. The quints’ fame brings city lights and Chicago trips, while the parents feel somewhat overlooked.
Ford Motor Company brings a World’s Fair style assembly exhibit to Cedar Rapids as part of its local auto show promotion. Three Detroit mechanics will rapidly assemble a Ford V-8 engine in a ten minute demonstration, a first for Iowa audiences after Chicago’s Century of Progress crowds.
Plymouth unveils a redesigned 1935 model touting greater safety and space. Engineers boost engine power, Syncro Silent Transmission, longer lasting hydraulic brakes, floating ride, and improved weight distribution for a stronger steel body. See at Dodge De Soto Chrysler showrooms.
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