Essex Challenger Week Starts Today in Speed Tests
The Essex Challenger Week opens March 2 with New Essex Challenger cars undergoing speed, reliability, brake, economy, endurance and acceleration tests. Mangold's Garage, under Hudson-Essex dealer John Mangold, invites motorists to drive stock cars and judge results, with emphasis on hill climbs and rough roads. Women drivers are urged to participate, as designers and enthusiasts showcase the car's beauty, comfort and value.
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Hudson Motor Car Company
Mangold
Uder
Washington County
Shaw-Me
John Mangold
Hudson-Essex
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Journal Want Ads Pay A Trial
A newspaper ad seeks convincing proof that paid advertisement placement delivers value. The item notes that a trial period could demonstrate effectiveness, inviting potential sponsors to test response and reach.
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Journal
Willys-Overland Outlook Sees Auto Market Recovery
L A Miller president and George M Graham of Willys-Overland along with other executives report the auto sector is rising and should normalize in about sixty days. They say autos lead recession recovery and credit careful factory policy, used car handling, and dealer-manufacturer cooperation. They expect 1930 volumes to match last year.
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L. A. Miller
Willys-Overland
George M. Graham
Mr. Miller
Giant press munches out fenders with 646000 pound bite
A giant fender press in Oakland Motor Car Company stamping plant forms two front fenders at a time from heavy sheet steel. The 646000 pound bite yields 720 fenders per hour as part of a 200-strong press lineup powering about 500 press operations per car and nearly 100 million pounds of metal fabricated in 1929.
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Oakland Motor Car Company
Electro Motors
Oakland
Pontac
Ford Wheels Makes Run With Half Spokes
A Ford wire wheel nearly destroyed by fire and cut to half spokes survived a two hour test covering fifty four miles from Durban to Maritzburg in South Africa. Lance Walsh conducted the test, firing through half the spokes to weaken the wheel before it was fitted to a new Ford for the run. Half the journey was over rough country.
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Lance Walsh
Durban
Maritzburg
South Africa
Automaker Tester Hails Wheel After Steep Hill Run
The damaged wheel withstood road shocks and braking strains on hills. Upon completion of the run, Mr Walsh a noted automobile tester, said the wheel was no worse off than before the test.
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Walsh
Used cars offer cheap transportation
A Shaffer Motor Company executive explains the value of used cars based on unused mileage and notes taxi fleets push 150 000 to 200 000 miles before replacement. He adds spring buyers will find exceptional opportunities to purchase fine automobiles at low prices as demand rises.
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Shaffer Motor Company
Oldsmoble-Viking
Ritchey Moves Today to New Salesroom
F. M. Ritchey Buick dealer relocates today to a new salesroom and garage just west of Bud's garage. The former Wilson & Roth building is now owned by Ray Cox of Cox Motor Co, who will move in within days.
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F. M. Ritchey
Buick
Bud
Wilson & Roth
Mr. Ritchey
Ray Cox
Cox Motor Company
Masonic Lodge and Shrine Meeting Schedule
Lodges Washington Chapter No 98 Damascus Shrine No 10 Washington Lodge No 26 Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M hold regular meetings on the second or third Friday or Thursday of each month at their stated times in Masonic Temples with officers listed and visiting members welcome.
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Washington
Rose M. Reid
W. M
Della McBride
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Edith Pulver
Hazel Haven
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
F. E. Stutsman
A. W. Yard
Cyrus
J. W. Enslin H. P
Early Studio Films Feature Talking Pictures in Georgia Setting
Hollywood studio First National Pictures presents The Other Tomorrow starring Billy Dove as a southern belle alongside Ramon Navarro in Devil-May-Care a Napoleonic romance. Also shown In the Next Room with Jack Mulhall and Alice Day plus The Climax a music-filled all dialogue drama with Kathyrn Crawford. Graham News adds Seven Days Leave and The Old Lady Shows Her Medals.
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Georgia
Hollywood
First National Pictures
Billy Dove
Ramon Navarro
Napoleon
Grant Withers
Dorothy Jordan
Liberty
Jack Mulhall
Alice Day
Graham News
James M. Barrie
London
England
Gary Cooper
Beryl Mercer
Italy
Kathryn Crawford
Gary “Rooper
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Iowa Ave
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Ford Wheels
Golden Rocket
New Oaklande
Keifer
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Ritchey Moving Today
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Golden State Limes
Wesasenno
Ag Ae
Golden State Limited
California
Knoxville
L. Goodlander
J. C. McKay
Southwest Limited
Bell
FOX News
Flm
Armand
Napoleon Bonaparte
Elba
Navarra
Eleanor Robson
Harrie Ford
America
Essex
U. S
Canada
New Essex
Washington, Iowa
AAA
Mangold’s Garage
Wellman
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