Chrysler cites throttle and driving habits for fuel efficiency
Chrysler executive engineer Carl Breer explains that constant starting and stopping in heavy city traffic wastes fuel, while tuned carburetors in the 1965 75 and Imperial models maximize efficiency. Tests show steady speeds yield more miles per gallon than variable speed driving, with idling consuming little fuel compared to frequent acceleration and braking.
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Ammer
Carl Breer
Chrysler
Driving tips to save fuel at city lights noted
The report describes fuel efficiency tests on a 1965 Chrysler in city stop start conditions. It argues that keeping the car in gear and moving toward lights reduces fuel waste, noting 11.2 miles per gallon under stop light cycling and urging drivers to time starts to avoid dead stops.
Remarkable Pellagra and Hookworm Cure Offer
Read about Dr. W J McCrary's celebrated remedies promising cure for pellagra and hookworm with a free 50 page book and full details. Offer presented by McCrary Inc Dept A-20 Carbon Hill Alabama.
Plymouth marks first birthday with national showroom displays
Plymouth dealers worldwide celebrated the car’s first birthday with extended showrooms and patriotic exhibits from June 20 to July 13. Detroit officials note color variety and engineering refinements aim to boost appearance and performance as production hits a thousand units daily.
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Plymouth
Corporation
Detroit
A. vanDer Zee
Goodrich Looks to Busy Second Half 1929 Across Plants
Akron plant runs three eight hour shifts with capacity for each. Company-wide output averages about 50 000 tires daily. President James D Tew cites stabilized materials costs and a large 316 000 square foot tire warehouse aiding distribution. Plans include Atlanta plant, Martha Mills Thomaston Ga expansion, and Los Angeles capacity up 50 percent.
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Akron. D
Goodrich
Akron
James D. Tew
Atlanta
Martha Mills
Thomaston
Los Angeles
Natives Adopt Modern Dress on the Gold Coast
Natives fear modern dress is embarrassing to employers as locals imitate any new style their superiors wear. Office forces, including new agents, change attire to match officers. Some wear European clothing at work and native garb at home. The trend grows, especially among youth. Schools require girls to wear uniform dresses while boys wear khaki shirts and blouses.
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Gold Coast
Africa
Teed Tea Ice Cubes Hint at New Flavor Idea
A playful note suggests freezing tea in ice cubes using a mechanical refrigerator and serving with lemonade or lemonades. The idea emphasizes pretty, novel presentation for iced drinks.
Cleaning a White Hat With Chalk and Fluid
A practical guide describes initial cleaning with French chalk and subsequent steaming or hat-block methods. The hat is treated with cleansing fluid, rinsed, and sponged until clear for maintenance.
Willys-Overland sales set record in 1929 forecast
Toledo Ohio June 29 Willys-Overland reports record first half 1929 sales with about 200000 total units and June shipments near 30000 Willys Knights and Whippets. Six cylinder share rises to 50 percent, new Willys Knight Great Six priced at 1895, expansion abroad boosts exports to 22138 units.
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Toledo
Ohio
Willys-Overland Company
Willys
Willys-Knight
Willys-Overland
Willys-Knights
Willyes-Overland
Small cold plates make a dainty cottage cheese treat
These notes suggest keeping small oiled paper timbales and similar containers at home. To center a cold plate, place fresh cottage cheese in a tiny mold and top with a green pepper figure or a pepperoni motif.
Germany Moves Against Department and Chain Stores
A campaign opposing department and chain stores has begun in Germany. Organizers seek local storefronts and consumer alternatives, urging shoppers to support independent retailers and small businesses amid rising commercial consolidation.
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Germany
Doctors criticize indifference in home treatment remarks
London coroner Dr. Edwin Smith condemns the prevalent go home and let me know how you are, urging stricter care after investigating a porter’s death from lobar pneumonia. He criticizes lax treatment of patients not yet able to visit surgery and urges thorough clinical management.
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London
Edwin Smith
Shoreditch
Smith
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Beach
Saturday Evening Post
Chrysler Innovations
Gate City Motor CO
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Jack Burris
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Plymquih
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Teed
Willys - Overland
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