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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
3
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. in Bloomington announced a rate reduction plan for Idaho policyholders. The move aims to lower premiums by about 87 000 dollars annually as part of a nationwide program totaling over 10 million in premium reductions.
The Dodge division head Colbert announced today that the 1949 line will include the Coronet and Meadowbrook on a 123 inch wheelbase, and the Wayfarer on a 115 inch wheelbase. Public showings begin February 25 in over 4,000 dealer showrooms nationwide. The cars feature greater interior room and new exterior styling with more head and leg room.
The article details exterior changes to the new Dodge models including lower height, wider doors, and a matte grille. It notes revised instrument panels, improved headlights, larger windshields, vent wings, and a reworked engine with higher compression, new carburetor, intake, camshaft, fuel pump, and generator for faster acceleration and better low-speed performance.
Warren reports Idaho 4-H clubs reached a record 9,487 members with 12,2835 projects carried. Ninety percent of projects completed by year end. The program expanded beyond basics to citizenship, vocational choice, and family relations, boosting state wealth. Members produced poultry, dairy, beef, hogs, sheep, rabbits, garden vegetables, potatoes, and forest trees.
Specialist William H Knight from the University of Idaho cautions drivers to keep both hands on the wheel and advises using one hand when handling electrical equipment only if safe. He notes worn or defective appliances can cause short circuits and pose danger.
The carmaker rolls out a Gyro-Matic transmission as optional on Coronet models including three four door sedans and a club coupe. Meadowbrook adds a convertible and electric passenger sedan with a station wagon for the first time in years. Wayfarer expands with a two door sedan three passenger coupe and a new roadster planned for later production.
A health and safety notice warns housewives about electric shock risks in the home. It cautions against touching metal or wet objects while operating lamps or vacuum cleaners and stresses keeping hands dry. It notes damp kitchen and bathroom floors can hide dangerous moisture and calls for careful handling of appliances.
The December and January hatchery bumper crop should help meet poultrymen needs for broiler production and flock replacements. University of Idaho expert Charles F Petersen advises early chick purchases and local hatchery contact to secure high quality birds. Prices for chicken meat and eggs are expected to stay favorable through most of the year amid improved supply.
Idaho potato price support for 1949 shows a single price per hundredweight of 1.40 dollars for most months from July through October, rising to 1.55 in November, 1.75 in December, 1.95 in January, 2.00 in February, and 2.05 in March. Prices apply to all eligible grades as government purchases require segregation by grade if delivered. County ACA chair Woodrow Rasmussen notes the plan aims to promote higher grade marketing and that farmers must meet the acreage goal to qualify.
A fragment urges farmers to reach Preston county office to ensure timely planting. The note emphasizes contacting local authorities to coordinate pre planting steps.
The organization celebrates its 14th anniversary noting about 75 000 members. It claims that 50.5 percent of new members never drink again.
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