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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1931
Page
8
Willys-Overland’s 1931 Willys Six shines at the New York National Automobile Show drawing public praise. Its low base price, roomy interior, comfortable features, quality appointments, and strong performance ratings attract buyers. The car uses the same engine as the Pike’s Peak winner, shown on 110 and 113 inch wheelbase chassis.
Hudson introduces the Greater Hudson Eight with a larger bore from 2 3 4 to 2 7 8 inches and an refined combustion chamber to reduce detonation. A by pass to the intake improves carburetion, delivering high velocity gasoline air mix for complete combustion at low speeds and strong acceleration.
Oret ta Jetty learns her mother is ill and must travel to aid her, while Jim proposes a business trip to boost their carburetor venture. Uncle Charley ferries Jetty to the coast and the couple anticipate reunion, fate shaping their path amid family strain and yacht drama.
Joretta reunites with her mother and father after her elopement. Mrs Dowling fears for the family, while her husband appears aloof and worried. Joretta confronts the amazed, anxious dynamics, noting the contrast between her past life in the flat with Jim and her current status as a guest in her father's house. The scene blends longing for Jim with the uneasy warmth of returning home.
Oldsmobile officials report record week at the New York Grand Central Palace exhibit with sales three times higher than 1930 and momentum carried from pre shows in Detroit. Attendance also set a citywide record as crowds overwhelmed attendants. Expect further gains at the upcoming Detroit Automobile Show.
Potash beds of carnaltite sylvite and polyhalite discovered by the Bureau of Mines under the potash act. Test holes indicate beds with potential commercial value in New Mexico and West Texas. Major minerals include carnallite sylvite polyhalite with key ingredients potassium magnesium calcium chlorides and sulfates.
Diners on the Boston and Maine railroad can now smoke in dining cars after a referendum where 78 percent of participants voted in favor of smoking. The result marks a change in on-train dining policy.
The Willard Storage Battery Company introduced a 15 plate per cell storage battery for light cars. Dealer F B Aust explains increased plate area yields more current, reduces voltage drop on starting, and provides a hotter spark for frequent starts and cold weather driving.
A San Francisco county records survey finds that Mr and Mrs Average Motorist buy three gallons of gasoline per car per day, indicating typical daily fuel use among households.
An advertisement touts Thoxine a doctor's prescription that halts night coughs within 15 minutes by acting on the internal cause. It claims quick relief without harmful drugs, pleasant taste, safety for the family, and a money back guarantee with 35c 60c and $1.00 bottles sold by all druggists.
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