Evolution of the Horseless Carriage to the 1911 Motor Car
A compact history of early automotive development tracing George Selden’s 1877 car, Hiram Everest’s petroleum lubricant, the 1901 Oldsmobile, the 1905 Buick, and the 1911 Cadillac. It notes surviving design threads and the leap toward modern, streamlined cars while acknowledging ongoing progress into 1927 shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Selden
Rochester
N. Y
Selden
Hiram Everest
Vacuum Oil Company
Socony Vacuum
Everest
Oldsmobile
America
Electric Razor Uses Lengthwise Blades Invention
A new electric razor design uses blades vibrated lengthwise to slice hair. The article notes a curious observation about lizards in Egypt that reportedly survive without drinking water, absorbing moisture from dew on their skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Union Blasts Judge Over Impeachment Threats in Flint
The United Automobile Workers accuse Circuit Judge Edward P. D. Black of threats to impeach, while the judge challenges critics to fight it out in open court. Black drew union criticism for an injunction restraining sit-down strikers at a Flint, Michigan plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Automobile Workers Union
Edward PD
Black
Flint
Mich
Bank waives three cent check charge for regular accounts
The bank removes the three cent service charge on out of town checks for customers with a regular checking account. Miss Dorothy Kerney is confined at home after a leg injury and has returned from the Washington county hospital. Miss Gladys Gerer returns to Chicago to resume nursing studies at Ravenswood hospital after visiting her mother and sister. Mrs Ola O Loughlin and staff aid Kalona corps installation with a noon potluck and ceremony.
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Dorothy Kerney
Washington County
Gladys Gerer
Chicago
Ravenswood Hospital
Amelia Gerot
Opal Gerot
Gerot
Kéthona
Ola O'Loughlin
Robert Allen Woman's Relief Corps of
Riverside
Kalona
Kalona Corps
O'Loughlin
Clara Fitzsimmons
William Ingram
Edward Bushek
Rk. H. Heitzman
Estelle Critz
George Birney At H E Gray Station
George Birney, an experienced service station operator, is employed at the H E Gray Standard Service station across from the city hall. Mr Gray recently leased the station and remodeled it, making it one of the best located Standard stations in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Birney
H. E. Gray
Gray
Th's
Platinite alloy used as bulb leads and nickel iron base
Platinite is an iron based alloy with 46 percent nickel used as leads for electric light bulbs. New electrically operated pumping units are described as replacements for oil well derricks.
Nash Lafayette Smashest Records in New Low-Priced Car
John May and his son Fred May introduce the 1937 Nash Lafayette at 502 North Marton and 1402 East Washington, offering a larger, better engineered car at little more than the lowest priced models. The Lafayette 400 features a 90 horsepower Moni tor Lead Motor, aiming to boost economy and appeal in Washington county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John May
North Marton
Fred May
Phillips Station
East Washington
Nash
Washington County
May
Phillips
Used Cars For Sale Including Chevrolets and Buick Sedans
Auction excerpt lists 1929 Chevrolet sedan 1933 Chevrolet sedan 1931 Model A Ford 1927 Chevrolet four door 1927 Master Buick sedan with several cars in A-1 shape. Also mentions a 14 inch two bottom tractor plow and a 6 foot disc from Willits Motor Co. Contact details obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corci
Willits Motor CO
New Car Licenses Reported for Washington County
Twelve new automobiles and one new truck were licensed this week at the courthouse. Owners include R. & Arthur of Washington with a Pontiac sedan. E R Beauchamp of Crawfordsville with a Ford. K B Hammer of Washington with a Buick. Ed Shalla of Washington with a Dodge. N W Thompson of Washington with a Ford deluxe. L V Morrison of Washington with a Ford deluxe. A Munson of Washington with a Ford deluxe. Penningroth Bros. of Wellman with a Chevrolet town sedan. P M Swartzendruber of Wellman with a Chevrolet sports sedan. Kevman Swartzendruber of Wellman with a Chevrolet truck. Claude T McCoy of Crawfordsville with a Chevrolet town sedan. Walter Marling of Columbus Junction with a Ford. G G Griffith Wellman with a Chevrolet sports sedan. Also noted are license plates for 1557, with 2,114 Washington county cars and 223 trucks registered.
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Court House
R. &. Arthur
Washington
ER. S. Beauchamp
B. Hammer
Ed Shalla
N. W.thompson
L. V. Morrison
A Munson
Washinton
Penningroth Bros
Wellman
P. M. Swartzendruber
Kevman Swart
Walter Marling
Columbus Junction
Griffith Welln
Washington County
Stilts Used For Crossing Marshy Lands By Shepherds
Early times saw stilts serve practical crossings of marshy terrain. Shepherds in the French regions used them as handy aids in rough, wet landscapes.
Freedom and Restraint
A brief editorial line argues that true freedom requires order and purpose rather than unbridled license. It emphasizes disciplined liberty as essential to modern society.
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Mexico City
Ottawa
Canada
Detroit
Canell
U.S.A
Mexico
Stari.éevti
A. Radero
Asirington
Mace Motor Co
Northeast Corner Square
Edward Black
Holt Aygh
Jan S
The
Local Peoples Trust and Savings
Dodge
H. E. Gray Station
Nash Lafayette Smashes Records
Chevro Iet
Chevrole
Bukern
Tucker & Eicher
S&kelly Akoman
Skelly
Schneider
Phillips Petroleum Company
Phillips Poly Follies
Columbia Network
Phill
Lee Sueppel
Squar
Phillips Service
E. Washington North Side Highway
North Marion
John May & Son
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