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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1928
Page
3
Walter G. King urges drivers to keep tire chains in the car and use gentle steering, braking, and acceleration. Skidding is likeliest on curves. drive slowly, stay in the lane, and steer toward the side the rear end is sliding toward while easing off the accelerator.
The article notes improper wheel grip with forearms across the rim increases fatigue from vibration. It cites L. B. Miller, who drove San Francisco to New York and Los Angeles, recommending a firm light grip with palms opposite and arms forming a rough L shape for easier steering and less fatigue.
Announcement by J. J. Dixon, president, says a large new automobile building will be added to the Canadian national exhibition this year. The current transportation hall proved too small for major motor car displays by 81 firms from the United States, Canada and Europe, with models crowded into adjacent spaces.
Worn metal universal joints annoy drivers and threaten pinion and ring gear. Looseness travels to the transmission and into the driving compartment via the gear shift, creating objectionable noise. Using heavy cup grease, typically for pump shafts, can minimize looseness. The special grease resists heat, does not flow out of joints, and remains solid at high temperatures, sealing worn spots.
The photograph shows Miss Thelma Kink filling a gas tank as remarks recount how Washington girls demanded women’s rights and achieved them, illustrating progress through action and visibility.
Bus lines now cover 270000 miles of routes versus 257000 miles of rail lines. Highway development and heavier buses boost bus travel. Passenger comfort has improved rapidly with new services including sleeping berths on several lines.
The column argues that owning a car costs more over time than the down payment and stresses upkeep. It notes many cars crowding streets and suggests manufacturers focus on quality over quantity. A playful exchange ends with a quip about a new worm gear project failing.
In days gone by the community notes Henry G. Denzer as a candidate for supervisor of Anderson township. Fred Otto bought John Henry’s grocery and confectionery, planning repairs for summer. John Snider built Marshall’s first furnace oven at Cumberland and Franklin, ready to supply bread and pastries.
A Marshall lady recalled a Springfield moment from the 1860s when a tall awkward man in a shabby suit with a cabbage under each arm approached her aunt at a window predicting the next president. Tad followed, guiding a small wagon as a boy trotted behind. Also noted is Mrs Warden Griffith's trip to Fort Wayne for her daughter Maggie Nieble's illness.
Wallace Reed, Oak Grove farm manager, traveled to town to buy a large kettle for boiling maple syrup. He notes over 1000 sugar trees on the property, but only a few will be tapped this year. Pat Sebree marked his 15th birthday with a party from 12 young friends, receiving gifts and refreshments. Burglars hit the north town area, entering the Doll and Dulaney homes. Doll’s lost edible items, Dulaney’s clothing, Scholfield’s untouched after John frightened the intruders.
Twenty years ago Ben Grabenheimer and sister Miss Mille visited Paris friends. A barn on Perry Tharp’s farm eight miles southwest of Marshall burned, with hay grain and farming implements lost. A home wedding near the city united Miss Anna Macke and Fred Berner with a three course dinner and many gifts.
Leasing for coal in the district north and east of town has progressed rapidly over the past week with options on about 5000 acres. Operators backing the project will visit this week to arrange for drilling at once. John Hawker’s farm east of town gains limestone for fertilizing as demand grows beyond supply. Frank Cockrell of Chicago visited his mother here and will move to Cleveland in May to lead advertising for electrical publications.
A lone auto tourist, first of the season, rolled through the city Sunday bound for California. The traveler promised a lovely experience ahead as the journey continues southward.
Thomas H. Cooper born June 6 1840 in Bartholomew County Indiana died March 3 1928 at his son Everett Cooper’s home near Robins at age 87 years 8 months 27 days He married Lusetta Osborn on May 26 1861 and had five children James Charles Clark Everett and Mary Charles and Mary preceded him in death He lived in Crawford and Clark counties most of his life and joined Olive Branch Baptist Church about 50 years ago later transferring to Mt Olive Baptist Church Survivors include James in Oklahoma Clark in Terre Haute and Everett in Robinson Funeral services were held March 4 at 10:00 AM at L N Root parlors Robinson conducted by Elder T J Wheeler with burial at West York Cemetery
In New York in county court the people vs Harry Robinson orders $10 monthly support for Levina Robinson and children. Estate matters include will hearings for Elizabeth Jane Byram set March 29, 1928, and guardian appointed for Mary Louise Gardner with bond $2700. Final reports and administrator discharges noted for Henry J Middleton. Clayton B Mount estate details incomplete.
Inventory and sale bill filed and approved in the estate of Benjamin F. Poor with citation and sheriff summons ordered returnable first Monday in March. In Henry R. Williams estate proof of notice for publication. Leroy Cox of Coles county and Miss Inez Carson of Cumberland county married Tuesday by Squire Thomas Craig.
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