600 Buick cars break roadblock to Detroit through snow
In a record-breaking Buick delivery effort 600 vehicles pierced heavy snowdrifts and blockaded routes to reach Detroit and northern Michigan. Pilots led caravans across multiple states as factories restored normal traffic and demonstrated enduring power Fords and local drivers watched in awe. The nationwide drive showcased Buick’s 1926 line in action across New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Virginia Georgia Florida Alabama Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas Indiana Louisiana Kentucky Missouri Illinois and Iowa.
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Detroit
Ghia
Buick Moto Company
New York
Masachusetts
Daroliths
Virginia
Georgia
Floidia
Alabama
Louisina
Kentucky
Missouri
Tilinola
Iowa
Millions In Tires Lost From Poor Care
A vintage ad-style warning urges motorists to maintain tires weekly. It argues proper care yields better tire efficiency and mileage while reducing blowouts and punctures. A dealer is quoted noting worn tires often result from misuse rather than manufacturing fault, claiming millions are wasted yearly by motorists.
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O Ineal Tire
New York Begins Drive to Cut Auto Accidents
New York state authorities launched a campaign to reduce deaths and injuries from automobile crashes. Targeting schoolchildren, it began with a Safety First Rally of about 6400 New York City students at the Capitol Theatre. Francis Hugo and others spoke as a film Careless America demonstrated accident avoidance principles, funded by Firestone.
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New York
New York City
Capitol Theatre
Broadway
Francis Mr. Hugo
America
H. & Firestone
Okron Ure
Cimera
Old Tires Need Spring Inspection for Safety
A tire service expert urges spring checkups for winter wear on tires. Cuts from ice particles can rot fabric and cause blowouts if ignored. Have tires vulcanized and plugs used to seal damaged areas to preserve mileage value.
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L. A. Menton
Firetone
Simpeon Tire Berries Co
Tenants Evicted as Mob Attacks Deputy Sheriff
Philadelphia April 3. Reserves from four police stations quelled a riot when hundreds of tenants tried to lynch a deputy sheriff who had evicted Mr. and Mrs. George Gla mrier after their home was sold by real estate agents. The deputy was saved by police and a general riot call was turned in.
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Philadelphia
George Glammier
Railroad disturbances shake middlewest in potential strikes
Chicago, April 32. Minor strikes threaten or occur across the middle west amid walkouts by 2000 Pennsylvania railroad workers at Fort Wayne Indiana. Switchmen and repair crews in Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul join later demanding nearly 60 percent raises. Franklin Automobile Company ships 342 cars in a week, the highest weekly total in Syracuse factory history.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Road
Fort Wayne
Ind
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Franklin Automobile Companys
Syracuse
Public to Face Coal Price Jump Forecast
Chicago April 3 A general increase in retail coal price will be passed on to the public today for tomorrow to pay for the wage in adjusted markets and consumer heating costs.
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Chicago
Coal price increases hit midwest dealers after regulation lift
Coal operators announce price hikes from 20 cents to 1000 per ton as regulation ends. Some dealers charge March prices while awaiting new operator figures, explaining the delay.
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Middle West
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Doctor in charge offers free examinations in Midwest cities
Two day tour by a physician trained in medicine and surgery promises free professional examinations with treatment costs only if chosen. The doctor treats stomach, liver, bowels, blood, skin, nerves, heart, kidneys, and urinary ailments and warns against unnecessary operations for chronic conditions. Call for dates and visit details. address given as 536 Posten Blick, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Washinton
Posten Blick
Minneapvlla
Milonteota
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Overeand Sales CO
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Saylor East Court and
Thompson
Jaort
Gouraud Ey
Mellenthin & Co
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Marty
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Swedish Institute
Taylor Haniware
Lynn K. Blakeslee
Temple Edg
Herman Glaussenius
Agen
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Ol Line
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Iver
Pendleton, Ore
Piow Makers
Sturgis & Storie
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