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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1919
Page
9
Industry reports claim Willys Overland solved the weight versus comfort dilemma by using a three point cantilever spring suspension. The lightweight design aims to combine economy and simplicity with the smooth ride of larger cars, aided by innovations in springs and metallurgy to withstand road shocks.
The woman of the family wields influence in choosing the car and tires. She often guides the selection beyond the vehicle to include tire choices as knowledge of motor matters grows. A smooth return from a trip brings satisfaction to both driver and passenger as tire issues are avoided.
The piece notes feminine motorists face humiliation during tire changes but credits United States Tire Company with sturdy dependability that keeps cars rolling mile after mile. It also mentions Texas Rangers crossing into Mexico with U S soldiers and an 33.3 percent rise in Vermont women workers in industrial plants in late 1918.
Kenneth Hale and Tred Beauman have returned home after discharge from overseas and the army. Carson Mays has left the navy for home west of town. Many Pittsfield residents, including Mildred Lister and Miss Lucy Dunham, visit relatives in Peters burg Griggsville and Champaign while George Locker heads to Detroit for a new job. Local families from Canton and Champaign are also visiting relatives here.
Quincey is hosting relatives and friends while Florine Colvin visits from Washington. Miss Colvin, a government worker, vacations with her mother Mrs. Hayes Colvin in the city. Mr and Mrs C N Nicholy of Nokomis IL visit the Schemel families. Summer Watts has discharged from the Navy and returned home. Mrs Nora Hall and children from Centralia MO stay with Clarence Oakley and family. Quint Nelson and family of Lathorpe visit Hon Charles H Nelson and kin, Dwight Foreman heads to Washington DC for business college and his mother Mrs Clara Foreman works in government. British scientists in the West Indies test concentrating lime juice by freezing water to reduce bulk for shipping.
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