Automobile Venture Across Arabian Desert Surprises Crusading Missionary
Dr John R Turnbull American missionary from Nyack New York undertook a Studebaker Big Six desert trek from Ammon to Jews across the Arabian desert. He describes dangers from bandits and the hidden planning required to protect the mission and vehicle.
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Arabia
Henry Motor Sales Co
Studebaker-Erskine
John R. Turnbull
Nyack
New York
Studebaker
Turnbull
Ammon
Arabian Desert
Dr. Turnbull
Trans-Jordania
Desert Trek Amid Dangers and Grim Remains Narrative
Mary Eaton Webster recounts a three day desert journey in a Studebaker toward Jows. The group faces scorching heat dry sands scarce water and the ruins of a deserted Arab chief's castle with murdered wayfarers warning of banditry.
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Jows
Studebaker
Dr Turnbull Named Fellow of Royal Geographic Society
In commendation of his daring ventures into the Arabian hinterland, Dr Turnbull has been elected a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London.
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Dr. Turnbull
The
Royal Geographic Society of London
Davidson Rural Schools Open for Fall Term Monday
Lexington September 7 Davidson County rural consolidated schools will open for the fall term Monday September 9 with faculties completed and preparations in place. Erlanger opens today Arcadia September 16 and Churchland delayed due to building. Denton High opened last week. vocational agriculture expands with a new building. Conferences led by Prof. S. G. Hasty outlined term objectives.
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Lexington
Davison County
Erlanger
Arcadia
Churchland
Mary Noyle
Denton Consolidated High School
Davidson County
Vocational Agriculture Department
Fredonia
S. G. Hasty
North Carolina Aviator Stars With Marines in Detroit Chevrolet Event
North Carolina aviator and Marines join The Happiness Boys in Detroit for a Chevrolet celebration broadcast. Grace Hayes and Ted Husing announce as Jean Goldkette conducts a 29 piece Victor orchestra. The program airs August 14 at 8 PM on the Columbia network.
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Happiness Boys
Grace Hayes
Detroit
New York
Chevrolet
Jean Goldkette
Victor Recording Orchestra
Ted Husing
Columbia Broadcasting System
Mike
Chevrolet Plans Nationwide Millionth Car Celebration
Chevrolet stages a Detroit based ceremony for the millionth Chevrolet Six with H J Klinger VP presiding at Masonic Temple. The event, aired Aug 14 on 45 stations via CBS, features Jack Donahue and acts Billy Jones and Ernie Hare as hosts and entertainers.
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H. J. Klinger
Chevrolet Motor Company
Mr. Klinger
Chevrolet
Jack Donahue
Marilyn Miller
Sunny
Rosalie
Billy Jones
Ernie Hare
Two Way Radio Sets for Universal Planes
In St Louis two way radio equipment is installed aboard Universal Lee's air rail service planes to enable pilots to talk with ground stations and receive weather updates. The system replaces old dot and dash code radios and part of the route between Great Bend Kansas and Garden City is being lighted for winter operations after dark.
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ST. Louis (P
Universal Lee
Universal
Great Bend
Kans
Garden City
The Car Jack Warning On Readying A Trip
Before you take a trip in your new car try out the jack that comes with it. The jacks supplied with cars do not always work and there's nothing more useless than a non working jack except as a weapon of attack or defense.
Level Up Jacking Dangers On Sloped Driveways
A safety note warns that lifting a car on a slope is risky and recommends moving onto level ground before lifting to prevent rollback or tip hazards.
Foolishments and Esau Buck on sale at Bland Piano
Two Black Crows Moran and Macknow release Screamingly funny records Foolishments and Esau Buck at Bland Piano Co. 125 South Main. Morality and humor mark the comedy highlights for collectors and fans in the local music scene.
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Foolishments
Esau Buck
Moran and
Mack
Bland Piano Co
South Main
Dr W J McCrary Pellagra and Hookworm remedy offer
Dr W J McCrary announces a large free 509 page book with full details of remedies for Pellagra and Hookworm. Address is Inc Dept A 20 Carbon Hill Alabama.
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S. E. Maddox
Carbon Hill
Ala
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Persia
Alabama
Lieut
Hayne D. Boyden
Statesville
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Nicaragua
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Goodyear
Ceonswear
Hiatt Tire CO
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Lansing
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