De Soto Registers Growth In Sales
Detroit March 22 1930 De Soto Six shows steady demand with low price and reliable performance says L G Peed General Sales Manager Orders from dealers nationwide rise. Polk industry data place De Soto Six at fifteenth in 1929 with strong first year growth attributed to Chrysler engineering balance and efficient high volumetric intake system ensuring smooth operation.
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Detroit
Mich
de Soto
L. G. Peed
de Soto Motor Corporation
Mr. Peed
R. L. Polk and Company
Chrysler Engneers
Auto Runs 59 Miles On Gallon of Gas
Automobile engineers claim a new invention yields 59 miles per gallon with tests showing reduced fuel use. Thousands report faster pickup and smoother running, with carbon disappearing. Edison Oliver of Milwaukee offers free device samples and a money making opportunity for agents nationwide.
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E. Oliver
Third St
Milwaukee
Wisc
Chevrolet Broadens Service Policy for All Owners
Chevrolet announces a universal Owner's Service Policy effective at 16,900 U S and Canadian service stations. It guarantees free inspections, adjustments at 500 miles, free replacement of defective parts within warranty, and nationwide coverage with standardized rates.
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Detroit
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet
United States
Canada
Birthday Cigars Spark Costly Confession
A host gifts cigars for a birthday, guests swear off smoking, and the host admits the cigars cost $10 and he cannot give them away. His wife exposes the prank by revealing slippers were the intended gift. The exchange ends with a humorous twist.
Marshall in Race for Democratic Nomination in Forsyth
Winston Salem March 22 James A Marshall a farmer near Dennis announced his candidacy for the democratic nomination a member of the Forsyth county delegation He previously represented Forsyth in the legislature in 1925 and 1927
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Winston-Salem
Upp
James A. Marshall
Dennis
Forsyth County
Marshall
Forsyth
Elections Board Considers Ballot Count For Primary
Raleigh March 22 The state board of elections may issue one three or four ballots for the Democratic primary June 7 Brummitt says the number depends on the board He expects three ballots with separate lists for US Senate Congress and state and judicial offices The plan avoids a single ballot due to print complexity and potential candidate objections amid the Simmons Batley race.
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Raleigh
Mar
State Board of Elections
Dennis G. Brummitt
J. Crawford Biggs
Board of Elections
Estate Board of Elections
Biggs
Brummitt
United States Senate
Congress
U. S. Senate
Board of Elections Will
U.S. Senate
Eral Brummitt
Senate
Yr. M. Simmons
Josiah William Batley
Solon Robert Foster Appears With Miss Foxworth
Robert B. Foster, long time Mississippi legislator, 78, of Filter, is pictured with Mattie Foxworth, governor Bilbo’s niece. Foxworth says she asked Foster to settle the old question of whether whiskers go inside or outside bed coverings at night.
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Mississippi
Robert B. Foster
Fitler
Miss
Mattie Foxworth
Theodore G. Bilbo
No action likely to embarrass the situation
A brief note states no action will be taken that would embarrass the situation, suggesting restraint and careful handling of the matter. The remark hints at maintaining discretion and avoiding public missteps while addressing the issue.
Charters Granted Involving Four North Carolina Firms
Four new certificates of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state including Strawberry Board of Trade Incorporated in Wallace to trade in strawberries, Fuel Of Equipment Company in Durham to install and manufacture heating apparatus, Bernau Jewelry and Optical Company in Greensboro to run a jewelry and merchandise business, and The Robinson Daniely Store Incorporated in Lincolnton to deal in groceries. The submission also notes discussion of muscle Shoals proposals and Worthington's testimony about Bankhead in Birmingham.
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Raleigh
Strawberry Board of Trade, Incorporated
Wallace
O. C. Blanchard
D. L. Wells
L. W. Boney
Fuel of Equipment Company
Durham
Geo. P. Messener
J. W. Summerlin
Chapel Hill
L. P. LeBol
East Hartford
Conn
Bernau Jewelry and Optical Company
Greensboro
R. C. Bernau
Janie K. Bernau
R. C
Bankhead Attacks Worthington as Contemptible Statement
Alabama politician John W. Bankhead labels a letter from J. W. Worthington, head of the Tennessee River Improvement Association, as contemptible. The missive, sent to Claudius Huston, Republican National Committee chair, is connected to Alabama Power lines and industry interests in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
John WW. Bankhead
Jasper
J. W. Worthington
Tennessee River Improvement Association
Claudius Huston
Republican National Committee
Bankhead
Alabama Power
What Women Drivers Signaling Mean, Matinee Idol Says
The matinee idol proclaims women are an open book, claiming to understand them. His friend asks what women drivers mean by holding out their hands, prompting humorous exchange from Hummel in Hamburg.
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Hummel
Hamburg
Wedding report sparks talk of Mabel and collector
Newspapers publish a full account of Miss Blackfield’s wedding to a well known antiques collector, drawing attention to the event and its notable groom.
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Mabel
Miss Blackfield
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Superior Motors, Inc
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Muscle Shoals
Worthingston
Senate Lobby Investigation Committee
Shoals
Worthington
Birmingham
Alabama Power Company
Bankhead of
Hudson
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Phaeton
Jefferson Motor Company
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