Motorists Spend Billions In A Year
A 1937 bureau estimate shows motorists spent about 1.5 trillion dollars nationwide, with major costs in purchases, gasoline, registration, and taxes. Nearly 28.6 million cars existed in the U S, with gasoline taxes rising and state and federal rates varying widely. Gasoline use jumped 7.6 percent from 1936, total miles driven approaching 200 billion, while tax receipts from fuel increased across several states.
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Washington
Amon
Inccome
Sear
Bureau of Patilize Roads
United States
Bureau
District of Columbia
Florida
Louisiana
Tennessee
Neobraske
New York
Pennsylvania
California
Chia
Paxas
Tinois
Siassong
Micki
Ban
Indiana
Wortharsting
Better Than Walking Better Than Walking
A nostalgic note on revived outdoor activity praising cycling as healthier, family friendly fun. It recalls 1890s popularity, modern comfort with child-friendly buggies, and the long standing appeal of outdoor exercise for Americans seeking healthful recreation.
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Nowedays
America
Gas Masks for Dags and Horses in Britain Lonpox
A fragmented report notes Britain prepares gas masks for dogs and horses amid a pestilence scare. It mentions a London cat killed in a house fire and a Canary attack, with warnings about raid conditions and shielding during bombardment, reflecting wartime precautionary measures.
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Britain
Hertes
Aoweyer
Isle
London
Taier Diriel
Provincetown Town Crier Faces Rivalry From Advertisers
In Provincetown Massachusetts the lone town crier Arthur Kubik is overshadowed by advertising youths promoting Forel god eateries. The Board of Trade weighs action to protect the town’s quaint image as Kubik continues to greet boat and train passengers with notices on tires weather and official notices.
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Provincetown
Mass
United States
Forel God
Amos Bubik
Board of Trade
Kubik
Strange Burial Rite Held Yearly by Clan
Cincinnati reports a yearly clan burial rite marking the 16th ceremony for John O. Garsion of Virewones Indiana. About no members attend, coming from varied backgrounds to pay tribute to clan dead. Col James E German leads the traveling roan as rite organizer.
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Clan Cincinnati
John O. Garsion
Virewones
Ind
Naprddie Gortison
James E. German