Price rises force bus workers to strike for higher pay
The text notes that whenever John raises fuel or operating costs the worker group must strike to obtain more wages to keep the bus running.
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John
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1920
Page
2
Unknown quotation on prices and longevity
Fragmentary dialogue mocks vinegar price of fifteen dollars a quart and contemplates nineteenth century longevity, with a scientist’s remark about how long a Fv will last. The garbled OCR text presents no clear event or individuals to identify.
Silence at West Hampshire Street Party Ends in Hidden Cider
A West Hampshire Street gathering turns quiet when liquor is not allowed by law, a hidden cider jug behind the buffet briefly reveals cheer as a cork pops. The host resists price cues tying an automobile ad to a suit.
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West Hampshire Street
Local incident spares Birneys as truck hits track
A large truck knocked a Birney off the track but left the family unharmed and the Maine street paving intact. No one injured, and the street remained passable despite the mishap.
Central Illinois Highways In Fair Shape With Detours
Central Illinois roads are generally passable with rough spots and mud holes after last night’s showers. Chains advised, some stretches dragged on key routes like Jacksonville, Quincy, and St. Louis. Beardstown area affected by water. Beardstown Rushville ferry cross available. Beardstown to Rushville road closed. detours noted near New Holland and between McLean Shirley and Normal.
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Illinois
Jacksonville
Quincy
St. Louis
Ashland
Beardstown
Rushville
Peoria
New Holland
Pontiac
McLean
Shirley
Road network described near Monti cello and nearby towns
Fragmentary OCR lists routes and positions: Towanda Danville route five miles southwest six miles east of Monti cello, between Urbana and Ogden, five miles south of the St Louis route, south of Oldenburg.
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Towanda
Danville
Monticello
Urbana
Ogden
Tires Need Inspection by the Service Man
August Moentman of Goodyear warns small car owners that clincher tires require periodic inspection to maximize mileage. He notes small cars endure more abuse, so tires must outperform average, and praises Goodyear clinchers as superior due to long experience and proven success.
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August Moentman
Goodyear Service Station
Goodyear
DORT IS GOOD CAR FOR TRAFFIC CONGESTION
Downtown traffic jams drive demand for agile cars with quick response. Tests show a strong four cylinder motor outperforms in heavy congestion, says Ino D Mansfield, General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dort
Ino. D. Mansfield
In This Everyday Stunt No Car Tops Dart in Chase
A fragment notes a vehicle claiming superiority over a Dart in a street pursuit due to its engine and transmission integration, suggesting a traffic officer signals the chase. The text hints at a car in its class performing exceptionally in this routine stunt.
Automobiles Rise in China Bring Road Boosts
Auto notes report steady car growth in backward China with 650 cars in Pekin. The movement for good roads gains favor as a modern highway from Pekin to Tienstin, 80 miles distant, advances, with many more schemes under consideration.
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AUTO
China
Pekin
Tienstin
California Stage Lines Push for Reform Measure
Californians back the motor stage as an effective safety tool. Last year 1,500 stages operated in the state, averaging 225,000 miles daily and 82,125,000 miles yearly, carrying 3,600,000 passengers. More stage lines are starting this year and routes will link all state regions. Nationwide, Want Ads reach the broadest reader base, connecting customers quickly.
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