Rotor ship show promises of wind powered sailing
An article describes the rotor ship concept by Dr. Flettner with rotating cylinders driven by a small diesel motor. The device could greatly reduce fuel use, allow easy steering, and enable rapid reversal. Hamburg American Line plans a 10,000 ton freighter with rotors. The piece also notes pilots and developers viewing wind energy as future power, and includes local social notices about residents visiting for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg American Line
Herr Freudenberg
Flett Mets
Flettner
The Future Automobile Dealer As A Merchant Leader
Mr. Hardy outlines two growth phases in auto production, noting 21 of 74 manufacturers dominate 196 of every 100 car sales. He urges dealers to be capitalized, creditworthy, with strong accounting, collection systems, and honest leadership. The dealer of the future must inspire confidence, innovate, and maintain service as transportation evolves toward a cleaner, more profitable industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
Moses
Noth
Hmit
Bad Tradeins Empty Grafton Dealers Hardest
In Grafton the autos business hinges on trade ins and many dealers face ruin from bad trade ins. The piece argues open used cars sit unsold now, prices offered for trades are used to lure buyers, and dealers push demonstrations to close deals. It notes spring will revive demand and trade in values, while warning against dishonest Matth figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
William Washington
Jefferson Johnson
Bill
Deasers
William W Powell Sr Dies in Clarksburg at 64
William W Powell Sr, 64, longtime Clarksburg resident and former Lonaconing native, dies after four months illness. He managed grocery and hardware at Lowndes department store, member of Knights of Pythias, survived by wife Josephine, three daughters, two sons, one sister and seven grandchildren. Funeral at home with Rev Behner and Rev Slater, then interment in Lonaconing Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
William W. Powell
Robert Starford
Loveland Addition
Starford
Mr. Powell
Lowndes Department Store
Powell
Knights of Pythias
Lonaconing
Wendel
TF. G. Behner
First Presbyterian Curch
Charles G. Slater
First Methodint Episcopal Church
Josephine Powell
W. Wo Dry
George M
Robert Stafford
Josephine Dickey
Charlotte Powell
Anna Stephens
Lewistown
Mont
Motoringy On a dark and Knight Path To a Paige
A garbled front page item describes a chaotic motor scene with mention of Willys Knight Pathfinder Chevrolet Ford Hudson Dodge Overland Paige Saxon Mercer Cole and Angles dialogue about arrival in a tumultuous rush. The readable names suggest a historical vehicle parade or crash in a Mountaineer feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountaineer
Willys
Chevrolet
Ford
Dodge
Cole
Flint Six Seeks Year-Long Popular Closed Car Appeal
The Flint Six Forty touring car with Winter Enclosure expands the closed car trend, offering a factory fitted glass enclosure, permanent top, and snug body fit. Experts note reduced rattles, secure mounting, and matching interior lining, making it an integral look while remaining affordable for the average buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie” Maxwell
Grafton Flint Co
Fast and Exciting Fight Opens Cage Season in High Gym
The local high school cagers opened the season with a 23 to 21 victory over Lumberport High, a strong state contender. The game stayed tight throughout with early leads traded, McDaniel scoring the decisive basket in the final minute as the Bears edge Lumberport amid Christmas holidays.
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Teto
Smith
Wallace
Lumberport High
Lumberport
Bearcats
Grafton
Venn
Gull
Weli
Tem
Dee
Gul
Jone
Hollu I
Beards
Lumber
Ports
Quarty Lumberport
McDnada
Hickmar
Tirooke
Smithmen
Lamberport
Hickman
Strooke V
CC Mennagy L
Romir
Watkins Brings Back Report On State Auto Clubs Meeting
Fred B. Watking, delegate from the Taylor County Automobile Club, recounts Charleston safety council actions. West Virginia road officials and auto club leaders pressed grade crossing elimination, uniform cross signage, and enforceable vehicle regulations with licenses, education, and stricter enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Watking
Taylor County Automobile Club
Charleston
Gov
Morgan
State Road Commission
West Virgin Automobile Club
R. P. DeVun
F. G. Bish
Clarksburg
John W. Chaffee
Huntington
C. W. Albert
Parkersburg
C. M. Vester
Wheeling
Fred B Watkins
Grafton
West Virginia State Automobile Association
Road Commission
Public Service Commission
West Virginia
Department
Pinchot in Washington Engages With President Coolidge
Gov. Pinchot of Pennsylvania, in Washington for a Pennsylvania Society dinner, had an engagement today with President Coolidge. Miss Nelle Wallace of Otterbein College, Ohio, is visiting her parents on Walnut Street during the holidays.
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Martha Jolliffe
West Virginia University
Cam
Joseph Jolliffe
Mapie Avenue
Katherine Cain
Miss Virginia Ib
Far Vont Normal
Wilson Gain
Clay, Jr
Ben Miller
C. V. Miller
Walnut Street
J . Kimble
Newburg
Jaime
Oakway
Lula Jenkins
Fairmont
F. JB. Whiteserver
Pruntytown
A. B. Shroyer
Route 1
Clotill Hoyng
Los Aneles
California
Grat
Carl Hoyng
Maple Avenue
West Virrgnia
J Weaver
Independence W. Va
Grafton
M. J. Canty
Oakland
Charles Walker
Tunnelton
A. F. Shroyer
Wilbur Moore
James Hunt
Mildred Nestor
Rosemont
Mildred Bartlett
Mabel Buck
H. W. Beveritn
National Casket Company
Kinsey
Simpson
Helena Tierney
Blanche
Marie Deegan
Clarksburg
Mabel Wilmoth
West Main Street
Akron
Ohio
W. Wilmoth
Wilmoth
J. Whitescarver
Mannington
Karl Brown
Claude Reger
Ona Street
J. Webb
Davis
Madeline Waltz
Sarah Skies
Gertrude Sceseler
Faimont
Anne and
Clara Korte
Maply Avenue
Margaret O'Haran
Piedmont
W. Va
Washington
Gov. Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Society
Coolidge
Nelle Wallace
Otterbein College
Weaterville
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Pak
Virginia Miller
The
Fairmont Normal
Studebaker
Walter Penn
William Miler
Barnes
Pearl Street
Wm. Powell
Plu
Flint
Watkins
Gov. Morgan
Harter
Pinchot
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