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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1920

Page

5

Overlooked Local Quips and Car Talk From a Bygone Page

A lively collage of gibes and puns about Henry Butcks and his bills, Geise’s column, Henry’s bills printed large, and chatter about aluminum pistons. Playful sketches describe Jack Carroll’s speed with a wrench, Adler’s semaphore signal from the driver’s seat, and playful country humor about Uncle Hiram and the barn jam session.

The Rise of Hiram in the Automobile Era

Automobile culture changes small town life as Hiram shifts from rustic to stylish. He arrives in a twin six with fashionable attire while Mrs. Hiram dazzles like Broadway. The town debates Outers and insides as spring driving becomes the new social norm.

Ott Schott Hiram

Delegates Chosen by Republicans in 12th District

Ishpeming Mich April 25 Republicans of the 12th district chose two uninstructed delegates for the national convention. An oblast was dissected in London had in its stomach a small prayer book.

Ishpeming, Mich 12Th Congressional District London

Champion Spark Plugs Hit 35 Million Mark Worldwide

The Champion Spark Plug Company of Toledo declares itself the world’s largest spark plug producer. President R A Stranahan notes 1919 output aimed at 35 million and 1920 demand growth. The firm began in a Toledo laundry building with 300,000 plugs and now spans 200000 square feet in Toledo and Detroit employing over 1500 workers. Ongoing expansions will include a new engineering laboratory building and a Toledo restaurant.

Champion Spark Plug Company Toledo R. A. Stranahian Detroit

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