Jordan-Vers Used Car Lots Offer Wide Selection in 1936 Market
Used car dealer Jordan-Vers Aiders reports a broad stock across two lots near South St. Mary's and South Ave Streets, with enhanced selection and budget-friendly options. R. O. Biering Eckmaniger notes Ford V-8 models boost appeal as intensive cherry sales grow, promising fair deals and satisfaction to every buyer with flexible trade options.
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Jordan Ivers Y Company
R. O. Biering
Eckmaniger
Tracks Coming to Milam Chevrolet for 1946 Trucks
Milam Chevrolet of San Antonio announces a new line of 1946 trucks to be shown at their downtown store. The display highlights power, economy, dependability, and updated styling across half-ton and one-ton models with wide options for equipment and bodies. Joe Prem, head of Milam Chevrolet, promotes the event at 401 North Bres Street as the public is invited to view the advances.
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Air Fortin
Antonio
Joe Prem
Milam Chevrolet Coming
Air Tex
North Bres Street
Isid
Tong Life
Evistics
Trailers Form Own Municipality Near Rexburg
A group led by Iván Rexburg and Ned Tucker forms a small community near Rexburg with 12 trailers organized into a municipal structure. Leonard Christensen of Angeles and Ulsh van provide support as council members, establishing local governance in a compact settlement.
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PUAN
Ulsh
Van
Tleh Stats Cole
Bere
Ivan
Rexburg
Idan
Their
Leonard Christensen
Angeles
Ned Tucker
Utah
Couneimen
Jatch-Made Watch Keeps Perfect Time in Bavaria Home
A quirky report notes a handmade watch from Bad Hetchenhail in South Bavaria, 40 inches high, kept perfect time at the maker’s home. The device bears the name Retchenhial and is associated with NICH on January 4.
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Retchenhial
Bavaria
Nash Motor Wins Praise for Monitor Sealed Motor
Ras h introduced 1936 400 series Monitor sealed motor praised by owners for smoothness power and ease of servicing. G G Beakley of Nash Beakley company cites self contained unit with integrated intake and water jackets keeping temperature stable boosting efficiency and economy.
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Rash
G. G. Beakley
Jack Neale Beakley
Nash F Company
Richmond Street
Moss Medical
Eshauet
Syilmer
Beakley
War Helps Flower Trade in Balkans Split
Dalmatia's flower trade booms as war disrupts Italy, Dalmatian gardeners supplying Yugoslav hinterland with blooms and exporting races orange blossoms and coryzanthums to replace Italian exporters amid shortages. Local ads mention morning delivery and Sunday edition.
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Balkans
Split
Vysoslavia
Usi
Italy
New Equipment Added at Jones Motor Service Department
Jones Motor Company reorganizes its service department at Desoto Plymouth distributors, adding modern machinery and equipment for automotive servicing. General Manager Volmer Roberts says the upgraded facility, with expanded parts and accessories, aims to make it one of the citys leading DeSoto Plymouth dealers in 1936. Gus Heichert appointed service superintendent to lead the department.
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Jones Motor Company
Desotn-Plymouth
Neer Machihery
Euipment
Volmer Roberts
Worl
DeSoto and Plymouth
DeSoto-Plymouth
Gus Heichert
Servite Department of Tius
Literacy Drives Reach Illiterate CCC Workers
The article notes a large number of Civilian Conservation Corps workers in New England could neither read nor sign their names. It describes Uncle Sam initiating classes to correct this and improve access to newspapers, books, and menus as part of broader literacy efforts.
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Tree Army
Boston
Gan
Sam
Conductiae the Craliest Conservation Corps
CCC
New Eny Ung J
Uncle Sam
Stricken General and Wife Die in Apparent Pact
A year-old general, John Haber, and his 93-year-old wife Lenk died in what appears to be a death pact. Reports say the general, grieving after a fatal heart disease, married a younger woman and the two were found dead together in an apparent joint suicide. Police are examining the fragmented details of the case.
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Padapest
Janus
John Haber
Fe Lenk
Tour Veare
Tees
Plan lets motorists buy Ford V eight with $25 monthly pay
Announcement from Ford dealer Frank M. Gilkaple praises a new plan via Universal Credit allowing purchase of a new Ford V eight with a maximum $25 monthly payment after a down payment. The scheme reduces financing costs to about half a percent monthly and guarantees monthly payments never exceed $23, aiding salaried buyers seeking new car ownership.
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Frank M. Gilkaple
Herpel-Gillespie
Ford
Gillespie
Ford Motor Company
Orice
Universal Credit Company
Studebaker Sales Boom Foreseen for 1936 in San Antonio
Winerich Motor Sales, a leading dealer on Breed Way, reports strong demand for 1936 Studebaker models since mid November. December deliveries reached 43 of the 1935 model to local buyers, aiding the firm to finish the year with high sales and placing it among San Antonio’s top dealers for 1939.
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Whelugale
Anany Btudebakers
Winerleh Motor Sales Company
Third Street
Cimees
Feetory
Wincelch Motor
Feports
Olas
Winerich Motor Salis Company
Rucewerer Matar Company
Yawning Affects Victoria Woman After 90 Days
After 90 days of continual yawning Mrs. P. E. Watelin of Victoria appears to be recovering from a long episode. The spell began last September when her husband teased, triggering yawns that persisted in one long stretch. Doctors and letters continue to arrive with advice as she slowly returns to normal.
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Victoria
PE Watelin
Wakelin
Sun
Clark Urges Inspections for Pontiac Owners
Marcus H. Clark of the Marcus H. Clark Motor Company urges frequent inspections to help Pontiac owners obtain economical operation and long car life. The firm emphasizes skilled mechanics, modern equipment, and factory service parts to provide the best possible service at low cost.
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Marcus H. Clark
Marcus H. Clark Motor Company
Broadway
Tenth Street
Br. Clark
Pontiac
Pontac
Iervals
Meir Pontiars
Rockefeller, 96, Abandons Golf to Teach Century Mark
John D Rockefeller, at 96, forsakes golf and social pleasures to pursue a long cherished dream with the help of doctors. He relies on rest, guided walks at Casements, daily news reading, and private conversations with visitors while a high security routine protects the estate.
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Ormond Beach
Pla
America
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Navy
Casements
Tammbling
Daily News
Red Shawl Tragedy Kills Bavarian Farmer's Wife
In Central Bavaria, a 78 year old Frau Crecens Hagner tending two oxen on her farm was trampled to death after a red shawl allegedly triggered the animals. The incident occurred on her birthday as she checked the cattle at Streubing.
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Munios
Dan
CNS
Streubing
Bavaria
Frau Crecens Hagner
Its Time To Plant Spring Garden Offers
It is time to plan and plant as mild spring days approach. The ad highlights seasonal weather in San Antonio and La Watticatton with plants, shrubs, and greenery available in a store setting, inviting customers to prepare yards.
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San Antinio
Helene Kon
Plasia
Flying Aces Thrill Show Promises Stunt Flying
San Antonio hosts the Famous Flying Aces at South Presa airport with 15 performers including four World War pilots. Highlights include a 10,000 foot parachute jump by Jack Huber, wing walking by Miss Dorthea Aiken, sky writing by Jimmie Woods, and dramatic stunts by Vern Chilton Ed Sherard and 94-year-old Squerk Burnett. Ground attractions feature an airplane tug of war and a firing-bomb stunt. Tickets via Windsfield stickers for $1. at gates 40 cents per extra passenger.
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San Antonio
Presa Street
Jack Huber
Hollywood
Jimmie Woods
Bl Pax
Texas
Billo Benvvenut
Florence
Jilly
Woods
Alan
Vern Chilttinn
Nashville
Tenn
Ed Sherard
Duluth
Minn
Willive
Squerk” Burnett
Lynchbure
Jessie Martin
Seattle
Wash
Dorthea Aiken
Denver
Cole
Milas Martin
Fan Wus
Miss Aiken
T Ie
Audienice
Studebaker
Italian Invents Cold Water Heat System in Turin
In Turin an Italian claims to heat cold rooms and provide portable warmth using a black rubber bag with a chemical solution. When heat is needed, two spoons of wel lid water are added to the bag to reach about 122 degrees Fahrenheit for four to five hours. The inventor says the bag’s contents can heat for 150 hours with moderate use, and it can heat a room or be carried for travel.
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Turin
Monroe township clerk recount flips narrow county race
Jefferson Ohio January election drama ends with disputed tally as Simons gains lead by one vote after initial 145 to 145 draw. A recount shows Cram ahead by six votes, but the margin remains slim and unresolved.
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Jefferson
Ohio
Finnegro
Cram
Monroe Township
Ie Hadeen
Af Simons
County Election Board
Simons
Election Board
Gram
Obeyore Marglit
Idl Tal
Texas liquor tolls to be regulated under state control law
Austin January 11. Unblamped liquor toll in Texas will be subject to the state liquor control law. Officials of the liquor control board plan liberal policy since it has not been possible to stamp all inventories submitted by dealers. Charles Miller, state administrator, said buyers were prompt with inventories required by law in exchange for stamps issued by the state treasury.
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Austin
Texas
Liquor Control Board
Charles Miller
Aaid
Italy Urges Citizens to Sacrifice Cars for War Effort
Rome urges Italians to give up autos to aid wartime mobilization. Citizens are told to donate vehicles to the state or charity drives, part of a third campaign following earlier scrap metal and jewelry collections. A further drive seeks pledging disposable income to the state for a fixed period.
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Rome
cNsi
Ethiopia
Isanclony
Motorseed Army Corps
Parisians Try Cold Spentatum Doy Wine at Cafes
Paris cafes install cold malted wine called spentatum doy served hot wine chilled to five cents a glass. The drinks are dispensed without contact with glasses and aromas mix with wine. A successful urn last year suggests many glasses will be served this winter, supplanting hot grog in Paris.
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Paris
Dancing on Light Feature of Hotel
A Durban hotel plans a unique open air ballroom with a glass floor. The design aims to create light wave effects as guests view the glowing water below through the transparent surface.
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Durban
Waal
Gaa
Luxeury Hotel
Hee
Shirley Chooses 1936 Dodge as Safe Family Car
Mrs George Temple praises the 1936 Dodge for safety features including a rugged steel body and hydraulic brakes. The large new Dodge promises comfort and fuel economy with 18 to 24 miles per gallon and up to 20 percent oil savings, offered at factory-low prices around 640 dollars and up.
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Shirley
George Temple
Dodge
Detroit
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