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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1930
Page
6
Hudson Motor Car Company reports first quarter earnings will exceed the dividend requirement of 1.25. Shipments for March totaled 15 442 cars as production aligns with retail sales. Domestic market retail sales outpaced shipments and dealer stocks are well below a year ago. The last three weeks are described as the most active retail period since September.
The new Oldsmobile steering uses worm and sector gears with roller bearings to reduce arm strain. It provides light touch at small turns and absorbs impacts from road hazards, while allowing controlled wheel response and slight play to ease steering.
A Ford team of twelve cars won first prize for reliability in the Brescia Punte di Legno test in Italy where 220 automobiles competed. The 119 kilometer course included 19 kilometers of difficult mountain roads. A loving cup was awarded by H E B A Turati, secretary of the racist party.
Mr. Sweet of Swett Motor Company notes the Erskine’s abundant power from a Studebaker designed engine. Key points include the Burgess full power muffler, Lanchester vibration damper, and smooth operation with reduced crankshaft vibration. Elegant styling adds radiator, fenders, windshield supports, and chrome trim.
The new Erskine coupe features a smart finishing with fashionable color schemes and a dynamic low appearance. It uses double drop frame construction on a 114 inch wheelbase with long pliant spring suspension and hydraulic shock absorbers for remarkable roadability and self adjusting spring shackles.
Frigidaire Corporation announces a ten week newspaper advertising blitz following a record first quarter. President G. Biechler says the General Motors subsidiary leads the industry with plans to set new 1930 sales highs as demand grows and more workers are employed. telegrams from industrial leaders reflect interest in its operations.
A batch of society items lists bake sales meetings and social events. Announcements include Ladies Aid bake sale at Washington Cleaners, Bible Department meeting at Mrs F L Wilson, Prise Wa club host Mrs Frank Stewart, Social Union gathering with Eva Strum, H C club with Mrs Charles Schiebel, Odd Fellows anniversary with Rebekah lodge, Wesleyan Home Missionary potluck, Rosemary club hosted by Mrs Earl Galloway, Havre social club plant care discussion, B and P club meeting in Y community room, and K of P second rank work note. Pages dated late April with multiple contact points and date changes.
Funeral services for Clarence Payne held at Ainsworth residence then Finley chapel with Masonic grave service. Pallbearers included James Coleman and Richard Stephens. William Green infant service at L A Jones Parlors. interment Ainsworth cemetery. William McMelland buried Elm Grove with Blue Lodge support. Blanche Gordon rites at L A Jones Parlors. interment Elm Grove. pallbearers listed.
Funeral services for Robert W Watkins infant son of Mr and Mrs Harry Watkins were held Saturday at ten o'clock at L A Jones Funeral Parlors. Rev P E Ro's conducted the service and interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
The funeral of Frank Hopping who died in Iowa City was held Saturday at 2:30 PM at the Eureka church south of town with Rev A W Henke in charge. Pallbearers were Frank McKay, Charles Eckles, George Clapper, Sam Petratz, Charles Nicalo, and Wilbur Beenblossom. Interment followed in Shrock cemetery.
Norton Massachusetts April 25 192? Wheaton college girls volunteer fire fighters 20 under Constance Campbell rushed to a house fire at Dr Clarence N Davis Boston and Attleboro dentist before local apparatus arrived They removed belongings including a $3000 piano and residents cheered as damage reached about 15000.
Dr. B C H Harvey explains in Hygeia that the heart lifts a 150 pound man 500 feet in bed and a 1004 foot equivalent in a day of moderate activity. During athletic effort the heart works about three and a half times harder for short periods to supply blood to muscles.
A Joseph Conrad quote defines a standard of conduct as built from solid achievement. It explains how traditions form in a profession, creating a basis for endurance and self sacrifice as people study past lessons for inspiration.
Fragmentary note notes a drama genesis around 00 B.C. involving the poet Arion. The text hints at origins of theatrical form and poetic influence, with limited readable names or dates remaining readable for context.
Corinth led a cyelic chorus of 50 and half a century later Thespis of Attica introduced a prominent actor to fill intervals with stories and mimicry. The leader of the chorus recited Dionysus adventures and the chorus answered, a key step toward drama.
A Farm Market saying notes that failures complain about life and fate while a favored man earns affection as the one who delivers the goods, bringing in light and help to his community. The piece contrasts sarcasm about luck with admiration for reliable service.
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