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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1937
Page
5
Lives saved by a Nash automobile that converts from police squad car to ambulance in one minute. Used in several American cities, it has met with broad success where deployed, addressing times when ambulances are scarce amid heavy traffic.
Henry Ford and Edsel Ford pose with a scale model of the River Rouge plant at Dearborn Michigan. The display, part of Ford exhibits for the Paris International Exposition, contrasts with a tiny replica of the original 1896 Bagley Street shop in Detroit and a reconstruction at Greenfield Village.
Mrs Jim Hotle and Bart Simpson won free gasoline through the Journal auto page last week. Ten more gallons will be given away today with license numbers appearing in two ads on the page. owners may claim five gallons by calling the Journal.
Pontiac Motor Corporation increases its advertising budget for 1937 with the major portion going to newspapers. Advertising manager F A Berend says the firm has shown faith in future sales by raising annual ad spending since 1932 and plans further increases.
Fourteen new automobiles were registered in Washington county in the past week alongside a list of owners and models including Studebaker Ford Chevrolet and a Terra plane brougham. The county totals show 65,111 cars and 44 trucks licensed for the current year. The piece notes continued advertising to sustain shipments and long-term payoff despite lag in response.
The average elephant life spans 45 to 60 years with many reaching 100 and some in India living to 130. Wild individuals may live up to 150 years, and elephant gestation lasts 18 to 20 months.
Chicago reports show Standard Oil Indiana dealers donated free services to motorists totaling over 500000 pounds of soap and 11260 miles of paper towels in a year. Free air, water, lights checks and windshield wiping carry definite value, with awards totaling 10000 to top drivers and dealers for submitting merit reports.
Cox Motor Company in Washington prides itself as a longtime Studebaker dealer. Ray Cox has built a steady patronage through years of auto service. An auto page feature recounts the twin sister of Studebaker and remarks on the siith anniversary of both.
The note traces tea use to 2737 B C in China and suggests its introduction to Europe in the early 16th century. It highlights ancient origins and early global diffusion of the beverage.
The state motor vehicle department orders all drivers to hold licenses for the next year by July 4 or be barred from highways until they pass a full driving and physical test. Des Moines aims to have licenses issued by the deadline with 5,000 blanks already distributed in county outlets and more available at banks and filing stations. Applicants are urged to read instructions carefully to avoid delays and confusion.
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