Used car ads mix from 1920s Dodge to Ford dealers
A fragmented classified listing markets multiple 1920s cars including a 1929 Dodge sedan with $175 down and $8.25 weekly payments, a Studebaker Commander sedan, a 1928 Willys Knight sedan, a Chrysler four door with near new tires, plus Buick Ford Chevrolet Nash and other makes. It notes dealers Donahoe Motor Co and F Sippel Auto and Olha Pany with addresses and ongoing inventory promotions.
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DODGE
Donahoe Motor Co
Cass Street
Chrysler
Pany
Collins St
BUICK
FORD
Chevrolet
NASH
Case St
Round World Walker Tours Texas Stop
Prennie L. Wingo the Abilene youth met on his round the world walk tour and sold a postcard from which he earned 25 cents. He declared he might detour through Joliet if he becomes famous, claiming people would be angry then.
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Prennie L. Wingo
Abilen
Texas
Vonck
Joliet
Wingo
Funhouse Quips and Quick Comebacks at a City Party
A playful crowd at a loop hotel party exchanges quips about reading, memory, and misreadings. Local attendees including Art Downey and Nick Romano surface in humorous exchanges about reading, cars, and prudish politeness.
Plans Hop Mrs Art Reynolds Reflects on Music Mood
In a casual exchange, Mrs. Art Reynolds notes piano playing evokes melancholy while Art reciprocates with affection. Helen Reed muses on the sky and wishes for wings, and John Burns comments on taste preferring a larger something. A baby’s progress as observed by a west side mother is briefly discussed.
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Helen Reed
John Burns
Joliet Radio Stars Highlight WCLS Programs
Ben Bernie plans a return to WCLS after a popular guest appearance. Nick Romano headlines Joliet broadcasts with Waite and Tony while Rafferty and Pat Malone entertain Saturday night listeners. A visiting act, Confessions of a Racketeer, promises thrills as Eddie Bush leads a songbird trio. The Disabled Veterans hospital visit and a church-like mix of biblical stories also feature.
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Ben Bernie
WCLS
Nick Romano
Ben
Nick
Tony
Joliet
Rafferty
Pat Malone
Jack
Pat
Transco
Lester de Costa
WIBO
WPCC
Chi
WMT
Waterloo
Iowa
George Foe
Rangoon
Mandalay
Eddie Bush
Lincoln
Civersoy
Cappie Davis Romano
Tiny Dave
Aourney
Dwight
Illinois
Ray Fay
Ray
Think Hard Answers Think Hard Answers
A compact list style quiz item appears on page 14 with numbered prompts and short responses or clues. The fragment references the Society of Jesus, a six week period, speed of light, Jackie Cooper, liquor shipment clearance, and a June 1930 extra session among others in a Northwest Washington state context.
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Society of Jesus
Jackie Cooper
Covey
State of
Washington
Illinois Fire Losses Over 22 Million in 1930
The 1930 Illinois fire report by Elmer W. Weidler shows losses of $22,659,722.67, 46 deaths and 490 injuries. City fire departments spent $11,192,101.91 on operations to combat fires.
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Illinois
Elmer W. Weidler
Mt. Olive
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Studebaker
Willy-Knight
F. Sippel Auto
Studebakers
Redeghier Motor Co
E. Jefferson St
We Meade
Johnny Markelz
Art Downey
Leo Perry
Leo
Billy Mitchell
J. D'Arcy, Jr
Clarence Johnson
Sari
Harry Iris
Oneida Street
George Weger
Art Reynolds
Joe Bibrerve
Gordon MacKenzie
Pacific Waves
Victoria
Seattle
WKBB
Dorothy Stote
Ing
Diner & Co
Lincoln Highway
Orvawa Sracer
Richards St
Joliet National Bank
Joliet and Vicinity
Joliet, Ill
the Spectator
Del'w. Chines
Sta T
Conarens
U. S
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