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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1927
Page
10
A Standard Oil talk explained ethyl gasoline as a motor fuel developed by General Motors research. It claims improved efficiency, reduced carbon deposits, cooler running and more power per gallon with no harmful effects on motors, while noting ordinary car care remains essential.
Fred C Smith, famed auto endurance driver, will test a Star four coach in western Nebraska, starting from Denver and visiting Sidney and Platte Valley towns. The plan aims to beat his 104 hour nonstop record, with the car locked in low gear and no water or oil additions until after the run. A five day five night trip could extend beyond 104 hours if Sidney on return alters the route.
Saturday offer features a special assortment of hats priced at five dollars each from McFadden Millinery located at 2. The ad highlights value and a weekend shopping opportunity for customers seeking affordable headwear.
At the August meeting the Frances Willard Union elected officers for the coming year with Mrs Elsie Walters as president and Mrs J H Bicknell as vice president. New heads of departments include Mrs Charles Gardner Americanization and Mrs S H Tipton mothers meetings. The piece notes a vacancy filled by Mrs C P Millett and lists numerous department heads and events at the fair grounds with Anderson-Srader shows arriving next week.
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