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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1929
Page
7
Oakland expands its All-American Six lineup with a Landaulet sedan and a new four door deluxe edition. The Landaulet features a soft folding top over the rear, while the four door adds deluxe fitments. Both models aim to surpass previous Oakland luxury offerings in comfort and style.
W. J. Kiliveries ships the new Pontiacs this week. T. R. Phillips shows a sedan with six wire wheels and extra equipment. Frank Carter features a new coach model. The report notes two de ve details in the Pontiac lineup.
Iowa last year sold 87 624 new cars, up slightly from 7 485 in 1927, with Towan buyers spending around 75 million. Total vehicle registrations rose to 741 898 in 1928 from 711 551 the prior year, signaling strong auto demand across the state.
Mrs. Omi Edmondson and daughter Martha visited Washington shoppers with Flo Edmondson and brother Robert in tow. Crawfordsville boys and girls basketball teams traveled for a tournament at Fairfield as Columbus Junction sent players. Mr. and Mrs. Dail Griffith and Mrs. Mat McGraw of Keota were among Washington visitors on Friday.
The American Tree Association warns that holding back water and preserving trees safeguards against drought and floods. They say trees increase summer runoff and reduce early high water impacts, stressing conservation to manage Iowa's water flow.
A stray OCR fragment describes a secondhand automobile store scene where a clerk, a coed, interacts with a customer. The boss is reportedly out. The text is incomplete and unclear.
In Crawfordsville the W C T U reports rising membership and an engaging program led by Mrs Rosena White. The Mission includes a paper on Neal Dow and a note on the 125th anniversary of his Prohibition work. Rev Porter arrives to begin United Presbyterian work as church notes cover Sabbath services and Epworth League talks.
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