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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
3
An old article argues husbands should give practical gifts like a car to please wives who crave variety beyond home comforts. It highlights timing, affordability, and the idea of personal treats, suggesting new experiences can beat routine when finances allow. It references normal domestic life and broad market optimism.
The article presents practical steps for preparing a vehicle for cold weather. It emphasizes inspecting the cooling system for leaks, replacing hose connections, and avoiding calcium chloride antifreezes due to radiator corrosion. It advocates using denatured alcohol mixed with water, warns against wood alcohol with acids, and notes that mixtures are listed by freezing temperatures.
A new Flint model coupe is set for an upcoming local exhibition at Latrobe agency. The article outlines winterization tips for cooling, lubrication, battery care, transmission, and rear axle maintenance, emphasizing fuel heating, radiator covers, choke use, oil changes, and battery testing for cold conditions.
A long list of local acquaintances reports injuries recoveries visits and travels. C W Hoffman Dewey Avenue injured in a Thanksgiving Day auto wreck shows improvement and has returned home. Others mention Mary Frumhart and Beatrice Grow visiting Baltimore and Crown City shopping trips in Clarksburg Fairmont and Keyser. Numerous residents attend to business travel or visit family across the region.
An editorial warns motorists to slow and prepare for icy roads as Grafton faces slick conditions ahead. It cites concrete and brick routes, curving grades, and high town risk, noting children skating on Main and urging street designations to separate play from traffic while stressing road safety.
W B Roller of Flint Motor Co argues the automobile has become a major banking factor and valued commodity in the US, noting its rise from early banker skepticism. He cites cars ranking high in manufacture and exports, and calls for better safety planning as coasting by children affects motorists.
Henry Ford announced another price cut on Ford Motor Company cars excluding tractors and Lincoln Six. The four door sedan drops $25, two door sedan $10, coupe roadster and touring $5 less. All closed models include starter, lights and demountable rims. Compton Auto Co., local Ford agents, call these the lowest Ford production prices.
New York December 6 Mrs Anna Buzzi twice tried for the murder of Frederick Schineider a wealthy contractor with whom she lived seven years was freed by a Bronx Supreme Court jury early today She had been sentenced to die in the electric chair in 1928 and spent five months in the death house at Sing Sing prison prior to her release She spent the night after freedom with the jail matron who had accompanied her since entering Bronx jail The shooting occurred on a lonely Bronx road with state testimony alleging she feared he would end their affair Her brother William Turk testified he loaned the revolver and that she admitted the crime later.
Washington reports President Coolidge, back from a Chicago trip for the International Livestock Exposition, faces a heavy docket of appointments and official business. He plans to stay close to Washington for months, assessing legislative programs and cabinet choices amid upcoming House and Senate meetings.
Harrisburg Pa Dec 6 The Public Service Commission reports 123 people were killed and 480 injured in 777 grade crossing accidents in Pennsylvania during the first ten months of the year. At trade crossings 42 percent of the 24 fatalities involved trucks. Mr and Mrs John Hamilton of Thornton were in the city Christmas shopping and visiting friends.
Oakland dealers nationwide showcase the Oakland coach with Fisher body. A handsome, custom built five passenger car featuring low lines, sagebrush green with orange striping, durable wood frame, complete bracing, steel panels, and black upper parts. Interior dark green worsted upholstery. two wide doors. Pullman front seats. ample rear room. large glass area and one piece Fish windshield. standard features include automatic windshield cleaner, rear view mirror, window lifts, four wheel brakes and automatic spark control.
Mrs Anha Buzzi, who endured a lengthy jail term and previous sentencing, is released free of charge. She had been linked to the death of her lover Frederick Schneider of the Bronx.
Cecil Bogs 15, of Grapevine Creek in Pow district, died from a gunshot wound received during a pie social at Old Time Pie Social near Charleston. Coroner Dr M D Good and deputy sheriff investigated. residents were reticent about suspects. J Kohn of Route 9 was seen in town on a business trip.
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