New Essex Model Drives the 1929 Hudson Essex Challenger
The latest 1929 Hudson Essex model features a flashy low body built by Biddle and Sharp on the Challenger chassis. It carries folding windscreen, large rear rumble seat, top and side curtains, chromium-plated bright work, and an overdrive for speed with added safety. A special design lets the rear seat floor fold to convert the rear into a bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Motor Car Company
Biddle and
Sharp
Hudson
Essex
Sickness hits Sunny Side as community rallies
The sunny Side column notes widespread illness in the neighborhood prompting school closure. It records local calls by Dr. Taylor and Mrs Omel, visits among families including the Hernblooms, Thurows, Johnsons, and Robers, a fishing trip, and a trip to Alliance. Mentions a Lodge Pole church graduation and a postponed Helping Hand club meeting. An advertisement urges trying Bluhill coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hernbloom
Richard
Lusk
Wyo
Claud Moorhead
Bessie Wise
Lodge Pole
Mr. Koplin
Henry Thurow
Dale Huffaker
W. W. Wise and
Charles and
Volney
Morris Hernbloom
A. L. Roberts
Will Johnoon
E. A. Johnson
Bessie Wish
Evelyn Johnson
Ralph Talish
Charles Rathbun
Wyoming
Will Thurow
Mrs. Omel
VW. Wise
Arnold Thurow
Alliance
Thurow
Lemoyne Johnson
Omel
Albert Johnson
Mansville
South Divide social notes recount visits and events
Mr and Mrs Foster spent a Sunday with Mrs J W Nelson and Roy. Frank Kurz called at C M Johnson s. Pauline Harlan had tonsils removed at Taylor hospital. George Fleming attended Billy Sunday services at Sterling. Several families visited the Warrick home. The H H C will meet with Mrs Elmer Harlan May 31. Numerous visits to Sterling and local homes, plus social notices about graduates and gifts. Tele Telegraph Want ads urged.
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Foster
J. W. Nelson
Roy
Frank Kurz
C. M
Elmer Harlan
Ralph Fleming
Melba
Elmer Fulton
Sterling
C. M. Johnson
Billy
A. M. Smith
George Fleming
Wood
Ernest
Nelson
Louis Johnson
Cecelia Brachtenbach
Lucile Langley
Ted Fleming
Eugenee Parson
Carlson Hospital
DeBrunner
Marjorie
Shaw
I. E
I. E. Warick’s Mr and Mrs. J H. Wesner
Denver
A M. Smith
Victor Brothers
Roy Nelson
H. Warrick
C M. Johnson
Cecelia Kurz
Charles Walker
Bolton
Buick design of body scores instant hit in British Isles
The 1929 Buick body style gains strong praise in British press. New Statesman lauds its practical design and gadgets, while British writers note Buick’s speed, power, and reliability setting a standard and forcing local rivals to imitate. The piece highlights widespread favorable comments and top sales.
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BUICK
British Isles
America
New Statesman
London Review
England
the New Statesman
Farm wages compare with industrial rates
A preliminary report from the U S Department of Agriculture shows farm hands receive more in total value when perquisites are counted. Wages plus perquisites average 76 78 dollars monthly, with regional variations from 55 72 to 104 98 dollars. The study notes English and American wage measures differ and that non cash payments are significant.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
New England
Middle Atlantic
West North Central
South Atlantic
Mountain States
Pacific States
England
America
Chevrolet Promotion Elevates Longtime Employees
W S Knudsen announces executive promotions at Chevrolet Motor Company to front line roles. R H Grant and O E Hunt advanced to vice presidencies at General Motors, with Grant becoming VP and GM of sales and Hunt as chief engineer. H J Klingler named VP and general sales manager.
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Grant
Klingler
Charles F Barth
Barth
M. E. Coyle
Knudsen
General Motors
J. M. Crawford
W S. Knudsen
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet
R. H. Grant
O. E. Hunt
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Dr. Taylor
Telegraph
J. Viggo Nielson
Zwickls
Missouri
Zwickli Grocery
Sidney
Nebr
Bulletin
Chevrolet Company
Pontiac
Ford
Sidney Motor Sales Co
Kansas City
Luxuviows Suite
the & Powers
the Star Market
Frank Schwasnick
Nebraska
Oakland
Beckmann Motor Co., Inc
Sidney, Nebraska
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