Freese Motors Announces New 1954 Ford Lineup
Freese Motors reports Ford introduces a 130 horsepower overhead valve Y-block V-8 and a 115 horsepower I-block Mileage Maker Six for 1954. The V-8 features deeper skirt, smoother operation, and improved economy while the inline six offers enhanced power with regular gas. Engineers highlight six-year development and Ford’s status as the largest V-8 producer.
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Ford
L. D. Crusoe
Ford Motor Company
Ford Division
Henry Ford
Crusoe
L. W. Smead
Ford New 1954 Powertrains Dominate Mobil Run Victory
Interior of the 1954 Ford models highlights a restyled V-8 and updated Six. The Y-block V-8 delivers 214 lb-ft torque at 1,800 to 2,200 rpm and 239 cu in displacement, while the 1954 Six increases to 223 cu in and 193 lb-ft at 1,000 to 2,200 rpm. New design features include wedge-shaped combustion chambers, squish area, five-bearing crank, overhead valves, and improved oil sealing for longevity and efficiency.
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Ford
County Falls Short Of 1953 Bond Quota In November
Jones County purchases of series E and H savings bonds in November totaled 82 305 dollars, reaching 89 80 percent of its 1953 quota. Anamosa resident John W McNamara, county chairman for the bond division, said Iowa sales for November were 10 093 40 dollars, up 56 percent from November 1952. Through November 30, Iowa had 98 79 percent of its 1953 quota with 113 864 037 53 dollars in total sales, and 40 counties had already surpassed their quotas. Delaware county was at 107 03 percent, Dubuque 93 75 percent, Linn 97 39 percent. Cellophane was first made in Germany and France.
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John W. McNamara
Anamosa, Jones
Savings Bond Division
Iowa
McNamara
Delaware County
Dubuque County
Linn County
Calves Heath Monitoring Tipped by National Magazine
A feature in January Capper's Farmer highlights George Slater and Son farm near Olin using a thermometer to monitor calf health. If a calf runs a high reading, a veterinarian is called to diagnose issues as part of prudent herd care.
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George Slater and Son
Olin
National
January Capper
Jones County
Slater
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Carl Bohlken
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