Ford V-8 Draws Crowds At Detroit and New York Showings
Reports from Ford dealers show record one day car sales as the V-8 and new styling attract large crowds. Dearborn Ford Rotunda drew about 90064 visitors after opening the new visitor building. The Astor pre-show attracted about 60 percent more attendees than 1936. The V-8 offers 69 hp economy or 85 hp high performance. A separate note observes New York City coroner replaced by chief medical examiner in 1918 with broader authority.
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United States
Fiée
Detroit
Ford
Hotel Astor
New York City
Free Sample Uplifts Blood Pressure Aid at Cox Drug
A wartime era ad urges high blood pressure sufferers to visit John P. Drug Co. for a free sample of a garlic essence essence product. The ad touts a new tasteless odorless process and offers a two treatment package for 50 cents.
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Cox Drug Store
John P. Drug Co
Baby Found With Woman’s Body Sparks Bainbridge Murder Probe
In Bainbridge Georgia a toddler led deputies to the body of an unidentified woman near a rural highway. The 30 year old woman was struck on the head with a heavy instrument, possibly a tire tool, and died within about 12 hours. An 18 to 20 month old blue eyed baby survived exposure and was treated at a local hospital. Police broadcast descriptions to identify the victim as detectives pursue a motive of robbery. The coroner and jury indicated death by unknown assailant or assailants.
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Bainbridge
W. J. Catledge
W. B. Ingrim
Sheriff's
Catledge
Nwo
Bright Star Home Demonstration Club Notes November Meeting
The Bright Star Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Pete Alten’s home on November 16 with 13 members present. Officers for next year were elected: president Mrs. C. Boyce, vice president Mrs. C. A. McKnight, secretary Mrs. Johnie Thompson, reporter Dalton Boyce, and recreational leaders Evelyn Harris and Dalton Boyce. A talk on the Farm Bureau was given by Miss Alford. a Christmas tree is planned for the next meeting at Mrs. Johnie Thompson’s. A freak egg with three yolks was found by Jesse Harford, Ottawa. Thirteen killed and 53 injured in Oklahoma grade crossing accidents in the first half of the year.
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Bright Star
Bright Star Home Demonstration Club
Pete Alten
Joe
Earl Thompson
C. §. Boyce
C. A. McKnight
Johnie Thompson
Dalton Boyce
Evelyn Harris
Alford
Farm Bureau Organization
Five Bodies Dug From Alaska Landslide Debris
In Juneau rescuers dug five bruised hikers from debris after Sunday's mountain landslide and redoubled efforts Tuesday. They fear about a dozen more may remain buried under mud and rock.
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Juneau
Alaska
Ginning Finished for Fulton Area Report
The Star’s Ben Wilson reports Fulton area ginneries show large increases in bale tallies. Temple Gin Co unpayed claims 1234 bales this season versus 522 last year, while Cox & Sons gin touts 2279 bales this year against 813 previous year. Week prior ends gin season at Fulton. Mrs Edward Butterfield, 81, of Gerhard, Neb, donated quilts over the past years.
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Star
Ben Wilson
Temple Gin Company
Wot, Cox & Sons
Wilson
Pulton
Edwar Butterfield
Grehard, Neb
Named to Naval Post and civic roles noted
Fragmentary item mentions an individual named to a naval post and notes other affiliations. It references a New Jersey director role with the National Emergency Civilian group and various garbled names. The readable facts are limited and no clear dates or places are confirmed.
Cactus Display In Davis Collection Sparks Faithful Interest
Mrs. L H Davis of Tindsborg Kas owns OM cactus plants including one from Judea Falesting. It is reputedly of the variety associated with Christ's crown of thorns.
France May Talk About Paying Debt
Paris deputies prepare to reopen negotiations over settling the war debt to the United States. In Pasadena California Maj. Gen. Lansing H Beach, former chief of engineers, retires to gardening while others plan golf. Sauerkraut from turnips gains popularity in Ozark communities.
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France
Paris
Rene Richard
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Pasadena
Calif
Lansing H. Beach
United States Awny
Ozark
Do Not Irritate Gas Relief Ad Offered By Gibson Drug Co
An ad promises quick relief from gas and bloating using a potent laxative product. The copy warns against harsh alkalies and tablets, claiming the remedy acts where ordinary laxatives fail and provides relief after one dose.
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Bowe
Gibson Drug CO
Snow Strikes the Eastern Seaboard Briefly
Snow blanketed the Atlantic coast from Maine to New York with cold air and dropped temperatures. Onions were not harmed per experts who say the late crop could yield about 12 million sacks, helping stabilize prices through early winter. A 1896 Kelmscott press edition of Chaue cor sold at auction in New York City for $525.
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Atlantic
Maine
New York
Onlona
Drowth
Washington—Ii
Kelmscott Press
Hammersmith
England
New York City
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Country Club No. 1
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