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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1920
Page
14
The text hints at an open season for buying cars with minimal extra charges beyond a so called ware tax freight and mortgage stamp. It mocks legal and financial constraints that jeopardize home ownership and suggests buyers seek a vehicle to avoid domestic disputes. The fragment references money and discontent but lacks precise facts or named entities.
A quirky monologue mulls over a car’s faults and public perception. It jokes about a mocked vehicle while noting potential mechanical issues like bent wheel base misaligned valve stem and a backwards speedometer, yet insists the public will defend the old bus.
A humorous warning on car care notes swearing at cars and kicking them yields bills for owners. It argues cars respond to proper maintenance not abusive treatment. Emphasizes oil, grease, and careful handling over just giving gas.
A quip laden piece mocks gas use in industry and city finances. It jokes that traffic cops receive monthly rebukes and city treasuries gain while girls hurry to leave home. It weaves playful lines about hills, fairies, and backward walking as social satire.
A fragmentary scene shows a local chauffeur or bystander debate fate and cars as a high powered driver halts at a corner. A native passenger answers quizzically, while a stranger mocks the need for precise directions amid a murky urban moment.
Mr Havenmale of the Vesta Service Station explains the chain of advance pricing for repairs and battery work. Customers praise the fixed quote regardless of repair duration and note free battery inspection and watering offered at all Vesta stations.
London dispatch reports Ebert government troops bombed public buildings in Leipzig to dislodge German workers' forces. The Berlin message via Exchange Telegraph cites several hundred killed overall with 100 killed and 200 wounded in Berlin streets on Thursday.
Detroit Dodge Brothers executive M. E. Jones writes from Port au Prince about Haiti upheaval. He notes 2,000 marines reportedly killed about 200 rebels in defense, rebels tortures, and Haiti’s unstable history with kings and presidents.
Jno D Mansfield of Dart Motor Car urges spring car inspection for economy and value. Restoring the car to best shape early avoids bigger repair costs, maintains comfort, and can yield a higher resale or trade-in price. Even minor issues can grow into costly repairs if ignored.
A report highlights sweeping auto industry growth with more repair work ahead after a harsh winter. Kansas City sees car dealers rising from twenty to forty four in a year, while Spain and Brazil show heavy American motor influence and international trade activity.
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