Pennsylvania's Liberty Loan response touted as superb
State Banking Commissioner Daniel F. Lafean said letters to Governor Brumbaugh show a magnificent Pennsylvania subscription to the Liberty Loan. Cities and firms like Scranton Lancaster County York County Williamsport Lebanon Cemetery Allentown Windber Shamokin Pittsburgh and major companies pledged large sums toward oversubscribing the loan.
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Daniel F. Lafean
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Morris, Girard & Cooke
Lafean
York County
Williamsport
Vicinity
Lebanon Cemetery Association
Oil City Trust Company
Venango County
Public Safety Committee of Braddock
North Braddock
Rankin
Bank of Chester
Central Committee of
Allentown
Windber Trust Company
Shamokin
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse
Pittsburgh Screw and Bolt
Lehigh Navigation
McKeesport Tin Plate
Paige Six-51 Sets 30 Mile Speed Record in Cincinnati
The Paige Six-51 stock chassis car covered 30 miles in 22 minutes and 4 seconds at Memorial Day races in Cincinnati. Running at 80 mph, it finished second among four top entries in an open 30 mile invitation event with only stock components and minor speed tweaks. Paige officials praised the strong performance under open conditions.
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Cincinnati
Paige
Advertising chief urges readjustment to wartime needs
Ed wardS. Babcox of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company was elected vice-president of the Association of National Advertisers in Detroit. He urged businessmen to adapt to war conditions with carefully planned campaigns to support soldiers at the front and sustain sales, highlighting advertising as a key selling tool.
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Edwards
Babcox
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Association of National Advertisers
Detroit
Mr. Babcox
Firestone Company
Nash Motors Ad Forecasts Limited Jeffery Six Price Rise
Nash Motors declares the Jeffery Six price of 1465 cannot be kept after stock is used, with plans for big production as America industrializes. The firm notes 93 percent of Jeffery Six parts are made in-house and predicts prices may reach 1700. Dixon lubricants are promoted for reliability in high speed racing and everyday use.
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Nash Motors Company
C. B. Voorhis
Mr. Voorhis
America
Nash Motors Company Ac
Tually
Dixon
Peugeot
Brewer Speaks on India at Camp Hill Mission Meet
Miss Jessie Brewer of Guntur India spoke on India during a Cumberland Valley conference gathering of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of the West Pennsylvania Synod. Miss Marjorie Lilly reported on the Wheeling convention held recently. The event took place at Trinity Lutheran Church Camp Hill.
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Miss Brewer
India
Camp Hill
Cumberland Valley
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
West Pennsylvania Synod of the Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Wheeling
West Virginia
Marjorie Lilly
Missy Jessie Brewer
Guntur
National Cars Strengthen Ties With Pan American Allies
National Motor Car and Vehicle Company reports Cuba leads imports of National Highway Sixes and Twelves, with Brazil and Argentina close behind as foremost foreign customers. Panama also aligns with the United States, while Mexico shows limited National car presence amid instability. Ex ports have tripled in the past year as the firm expands shipments abroad. South American buyers prefer brighter two tone finishes, causing many cars to arrive with primer only and be painted post customs.
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Cuba
Wilson
Germany
National Motor Car and Vehicles Company
Indianapolis
Brazil
Argentine
United States
Panama
Uncle Sam
George M. Dickinson
Mexico
Porto Rico
Philippines
Hawaii
Mercedes
Fiat
Italy
South America
Four HL Srs Excused From Finals For Year-Long Work
Hummelstown Pennsylvania on June 9 four high school students were excused from all final exams for the year due to excellent work. The students are Edith Ebersole entering the junior class after a second consecutive year excused, Ethel Hartz sophomore, Sara Shenk junior, and Miriam Cassel who has not taken a final since entering high school.
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Hummelstown
Edith Ebersole
Ethel Hartz
Sara Shenk
Miriam Cassel
Cadillac Eight hailed as best car from America
An Irish motor journalist praises the Cadillac Eight after a 40 mile test through London and country roads. He calls it the best car from the United States, noting its one gear feel, top speed versatility from five to over sixty mph, and remarkable acceleration as the engine smoothly powers the vehicle.
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Motor News of
Dublin
London
Cadillac Exemplar of Power and Price Defying Competition
The author praises the Cadillac for supreme power and comfort. A forty mile test run through slush and snow showcases its luxury, speed, and ease of use. The piece emphasizes a highly organized factory, enormous output, and a market price that challenges competitors.
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Cadillac
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