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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1920
Page
10
A fragmented report mixes odd phrases about ships, Pacific coast speed, and a table counting pounds per bushel. It mentions people named Prank and Kathmenn, a doomed nut inventory, and casual chatter about nuts, nuts, and relatives, all in a garbled, obsolete voice.
A garbled historical text fragment mentions a teacher and students, a mistaken paternity scene, and a mechanic in a garage. It references Berton, a father figure, and a woman in an office, with incomplete dialogue about relationships and identity.
Fragmented reader letters reveal cheeky personal dilemmas and social gossip. Advice columns discuss marriage choices and caution about infidelity while playful asides mock a proposed Chinese traffic cop rumor. Readers engage with humor and local color amid everyday struggles.
An Essex driven by Fred Haames from Tiehten Lievounts Kansas races a coyote across a large Kansas pasture famed for running. The car drives at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, edges the animal in circles, and finally overpowers the exhausted coyote after about ten minutes of pursuit. The incident ends with the coyote captured and mounted for display with a humorous label.
The noted racing rider Dave Lewis began a cross country tour amid poor road conditions. He will travel from Canada toward Mexico, meeting fans and promoting his sport along the route.
Detroit word reports Lewis plans a leisurely cross country run in his Essex Roads car. He will not push speed records and intends several stops along the route passing through Detroit, St. Louis and Oklahoma City.
Tourists stopping at the Vesta Service Station commend the battery service policy. Manager F Havermale notes fixed advance repair prices and a no battery opening without consent. He credits the patented Vesta features for high customer goodwill and reliable workmanship.
Miller Cords average 15000 miles while Fabrics run about half that in continuous, heavy load service tests at the factory. Ten million miles of testing annually aim to provide quick mileage comparisons and reveal radical performance.
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