1933 Chevrolet debut draws 600 viewers at White Way Auto
A large crowd of more than 600 attended the initial showing of the 1933 Chevrolet at White Way Auto, distributor in the area. Buyers praised new features including longer wheelbase, aerostyle body, greater power and economy, no draft ventilation, shatter-proof glass, starterator, automatic thermostat heat control, octane selector, and improved vibration damping. The 1932 frame is new with a heavier front axle and redesigned rear axle, plus refined clutch to handle higher torque.
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White Way Auto Company
Chevrolet
Shevrolet
Promise Boys Rare Thrills in 1933 Adventure Series
The American Boy Youth's Companion reveals a new Robinson Crusoe style tale where two boys and a man survive in the Amazon jungle and build a fortress from abundant jungle resources. The magazine promises other engaging global adventures, career stories, sports interviews, travel and science articles, plus gift subscription options and pricing. Pricing lists $2 for one year or $3 for three years with delivery to Detroit.
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America
Amazon
Boy Youth
Lafayette Blvd
Detroit, Mich
Ice fishing on Spirit Lake ends Iowa season
Waning days of the Iowa open season saw hundreds of Northern Town anglers drilling through six to eight inch ice on Spirit Lake. They reported excellent perch catches as the zone rules closed in early December with northern zone ending December 1 and southern section on November 16.
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Iowa
Spirit Lake
Man and Wyatt in jail after argument ends in shooting
After a dispute over a tno account, Paul 88 was in critical condition at Fort Pedee hospital with a gunshot wound. Wyatt remained jailed at Hock, awaiting outcome of the incident.
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Tno
Paul
Fort Pedee Hospital
Wyatt
Hock, Medhy. A
Gift of God's Love and Eternal Life
A devotional on John 3 16 emphasizes God's vast love and the universal offer of salvation through belief in Jesus Christ. It contrasts divine generosity with earthly gifts, notes the inclusive “whosoever” invitation, and explains salvation as both deliverance from sin and the promise of eternal life.
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God
Christ
Nicodemus
Asia
Africa
Europe
America
Howe
Andrew Carnegie
John D Rockefeller
Josin
Giri
Calvary
Bartemus
Wayalda
Jesus
Paul
Satan
Library Notes Expands With Rental Shelf Opening
The library plans a rental shelf opening on Saturday December 24 to speed book acquisitions. Patrons may rent each book for seven days at a cost of Re per book, with a standard fine of 2c per day. The program allows rapid purchase and partial recoupment before items move to the open shelf.
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Moore
Rock of Decision
Psama
Corbett
Phelps
Baldwin
Cather—O Pioneers
Quayle
Christiansen
Buck
East Wind
West Wind
Parmenter
Rosman
Curwood
Marge O’doone
Babcock
George Washington
Widdemer
Crosby
Skippy
Carlisle
Allan
Old Manon
Borden
Silver Trumpets
Golding
Magnolia Street
Martin
Bailey
We Kruif
Ludwig
Napoleon
Chesterton
How Many Birds Do You Know
A San Francisco judge ruled that Joan Quinn cannot collect $50.00 after being struck by a foul ball at a baseball game. The piece notes the American Ornithological Union lists 768 bird species in the United States, excluding numerous subspecies, and asks readers how many birds common to their locality they can name.
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American Ornithological Union
United States
San Francisco
Cal
Joan Quinn
Don’t Get Up Nights Buy Bukets Bladder Cleanser
Claiming to cleanse the bladder and reduce irritation by using a 26c test box of BUKETS, a potion with buchu leaves and juniper oil, the ad promises relief from nightly awakenings within four days and a money refund if symptoms persist, touting Martin Paardekooper as the product advocate.
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Martin Paardekooper
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Edar Rapids
Sowa
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Kwod
E. V. Good
Library Notes
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Wormhoudt & Plette
C. H. Wormhoudt
Plette
N. DE Winter
Klyn & DeWinter
Arie Klyn
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