Letter from Benton Harbor Woman on Health and Campaigns
A Detroit reader shares life lessons from illness and faith, praising simple health habits and the value of cheer. A sergeant from Reading, Pennsylvania recounts his recovery after months in bed beginning in 1926 and the uplifting effect of letters and radio broadcasts on his outlook.
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Erber Schafer
Stoseph’s Hospital
Reading
Oral
Schafer
Cheerio
Orming
Peris
Lady Starts Transcontinental Drive In New Chrysler Car
A middle aged woman received a Chrysler at the Detroit plant and set off for a nearly 3000 mile solo journey to California with no prior driving experience. Chrysler executive Charles L. Jacobson calls the feat a tribute to the automobile’s reliability and notes proper maintenance.
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Chrysler
Detrot
California
Charles L. Jacobson
Chrysler Corporation
Jacobson
Chevrolet Reports New Sales Records
Detroit April 27 The piece mostly discusses past writings and opinions about journalism and music. It mentions Josh Wilson a Wichita laborer and a 1940 copyright note. It references Ma bel C. Wilson and reprints of a piece titled When I Die and includes reflections on The Tabernacle Choir of Salt Lake and amateur music making.
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Josh Wilson
Working Press
Wichita
The
Wichita Beacon
Josh
Mabel C. Wilson
A. B. Kesler
Salt Lake City
Tabernacle Choir of
Salt Lake
Chevrolet Sets Sharp 1940 Model Year Sales Records
W. E. Holler announced at Detroit meeting of nine regional managers that the 1940 Chevrolets contributed to record sales. March sales reached 106,091, highest since 1937, boosting first quarter 1939 levels by 33 percent and raising year to date totals by 113,676 units vs last year. Chevrolet’s market share in its price class rose from 40.2 to 43.3 percent through February.
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Chevrolet
Buick Reports Big Gain For Quarter
Buick reports first quarter car sales of 61 625 units up from 46 753 a year ago a 31 8 percent rise and an all time high for the maker. The 1940 models led the increase as spring demand lifted domestic deliveries in March. Used car sales totaled 113 168 units versus 92 694 a year earlier.
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Flint
Buick
W. F. Hufstader
Nash Driver Finds Camping Out Easier
New automotive developments push outdoors sports into favor as Nash offers a sleep car with a six foot double bed. The bed fits in the Nash sedan rear, converting it into a mobile home in under five minutes without interior alterations.
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Nash
Olds Sales Chief Sees Favorable Southeastern Business
D E Ralston Oldsmobile general sales manager says Florida tourism booms and regional industrial growth lift the Southeast. He notes first quarter Olds sales up nearly 30 percent from last year amid new textile plants and rising payrolls. Ralston predicts one of Oldsmobile’s top two sales years as federal investment expands regional output. A China soap factory plan is also mentioned.
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United States
D. E. Ralston
Oldsmobile
Lansing
Florida
Ralston
Southeast
Ire ne Lonnen Ernhart Young Man from Town end
Kim and Cobina survive flood peril in a remote shack as romance blooms. Cobina confesses love and clears misunderstandings about engagement to Alex and Sandra. The sheriff Toby Francis arrives with a rescue boat, taking them to safety, ending the chapter.
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Kim
Cobina
Trudy
Alex
Sandra
Darnog
Kom
Ted Cavanaugh
Abbie
Toby Francis
Toby
Weill
Alex Blazes
Wiell
Mercury economy runs set high gas mileage record
Across 34.777 miles in 10 of 21.124 miles per gallon, the Mercury economy tests show strong fuel efficiency. The routes spanned 19 states under harsh weather, snow drifts, mud, and city traffic, with best mileage reaching 22.2 mpg and a low of 20.15 mpg.
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Mercury
Studebaker Introduces Octane Selector Feature
Studebaker engineers announce an octane selector in the 1940 models to manage varied gasoline diets. The automatic spark control adjusts to reduce engine knock when owners switch between different octane grades.
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Tudebaker
Studebaker
Timing Adjusted to Octane Rating of Fuel
The timing can be set to match the octane rating of the fuel used, allowing adjustment to optimize performance and efficiency.
Dodge Expert Urges Unsalting Of Cars
W R Bamford Chrysler Dodge service director urges motorists to perform extra washing to remove winter road salt especially from the undercarriage. He notes rock salt and calcium chloride help prevent accidents but damage body finishes and bright metal trim.
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W. R. Bamford
Dodge
Chrysier Corporation
Car maintenance warnings during road salt season
Mr Bamford explains how salt water entering kink pin bearings steering connections or shock absorbers can limit steering freedom and safety. Corrosion may affect control linkages under the car while hub caps radiator grilles and bright work become damaged without proper cleaning.
Hudson Carry-All Luggage Space Beats Industry
The Hudson luggage compartment offers 20 percent cubic space the largest in the field. Engineers built a monster traveling bag to compare, showing the carry area can hold a steamer trunk two large suitcases and several small ones plus the spare tire stored upright against the right wall. The design preserves room in the rear cabin and marks Hudson as a pioneer of fully enclosed luggage space within the car body.
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Hudson
Plymouth Meters Spring Action in 1940 Cars
Detroit April 27 engineers test a new spring action instrument for the 1940 Plymouth to ensure comfort and ride quality. The device, akin to a pedometer, measures slow car vibrations affecting passengers and builds on Chrysler’s early work on comfort and engineering.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
Pontiac Suggests Cruising Speed for Summer Tours
The Pontiac Motor Division service department urges travelers to adopt a cruising speed of about 50 mph. They argue steady speeds reduce engine wear, extend car life, and provide better control in emergencies, with economy and peace of mind as key benefits.
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Pontiac Motor Division Service Department
Pontiac Service Department
Traveling Dental Office Built On GMC Truck Chassis
Dr. Freeman Blunt of Albert Lea Minnesota has created a mobile dental office mounted on two GMC T-16 truck chassis. The self contained unit includes a modern electric drill a dentist chair instrument lockers and a reception and work room. The moving office travels to scattered rural communities bringing dental care to patients on the road.
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Freeman Blunt
Albert Lea
Minn
Blunt
Dr. Blunts
North Ridgeville News Notes Visit to Florida
Mr and Mrs Leslie White and son Robert traveled to Florida to visit Mrs White's sister Mrs Lillian Campeau in West Palm Beach. Reverend E C Young and Mrs Young accompanied by Mrs C were also mentioned in the notes.
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North Ridgeville
Leslie White
Robert
Florida
Winckies Attend Evening Oocasons of Median Association
A brief report notes Winckies attending the evening oocasons of the Median Association, with attendees and events summarized in a local column.
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Winckies
Ladies Benevolent Society Holds Luncheon Meeting
Twenty seven members and three guests gathered for a luncheon served by Mrs. E Knowles Mrs. R Gilder and Mrs Beyers. Miss Metcalf of the Red Cross Elyria spoke praising the LBS work. Reservation for May 1 tureen luncheon at James Brand House Oberlin. transportation details noted.
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Ladies Benevolent Society
E. Knowles
R. Gilder
Beyers
James Brand
Oberlin
Ladies Aid
Sullivan Church
Spanking Debate Splits England Evacuee Care Rules
England debates whether guardians of unaccompanied evacuee children may spank. Some say allowed, others insist only admonition. a spanker could face assault charges. Liverpool Education Committee seeks government interpretation of the law. Also notes lengthy hearings on renewing the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act before the House Ways and Means Committee.
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England
Education Committee of
Liverpool
House
Ways and Means
Tax plans exempt essential foods in three states
North Carolina, California and Ohio among 23 states considering new sales tax regimes exempt essential foods from taxation.
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North Carolina
California
Ohio
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