Ford Model A Ford tested in Swiss Alps for six days
Ford Motor Company reports a six day official test of the Model A Ford in Switzerland. The car ran continuously from Zurich through Lucerne Grimsel Furka St Gothard passes to Italian lakes and back, with the hood undisturbed and the motor running. The Alps presented snow mist and livestock challenges, yet no mechanical failures were observed.
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Essex Challenger Week Extended Drove Weeklong Speed Tests
The article notes Essex Challenger Week extended from March 4 to 11 as Hudson Motor Car Camp plans another month of Pros. It highlights coast to coast demonstrations, speed records, brake and acceleration tests, and a San Francisco to Mexican border trip covering 490 miles without midship changes.
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Record of a perilous expedition across twelve mountain ranges
A report notes a trip described as the most difficult ever accomplished, involving climbing twelve mountain ranges. The vehicle reportedly could have traveled several hundred miles further, enhancing the sense of endurance and challenge.
Chevrolet to Increase Output in Coming Year
Chevrolet plans raising its production forecast to 1,850,000 units from 1,250,000 after surveys across twelve regions and dealer meetings. R H Grant, vice president, said the adjustment follows extensive checks of market conditions and regional needs. A Crusader's Ghost Haunts PorchCastle England sighting cited by a woman witness adds a separate note from the period.
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Kids chase chicken with no rubber overshoes in rain
Four year old Jack recalls seeing Mrs Adams' chicken outside in wet weather. The child asks his mother what to think about the animal wandering yard without protective footwear, highlighting safety lessons about rubber overshoes for children.
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Weather and local service notes from wos Broadcasting
A fragment from wos Broadcasting mentions mixed spring weather with rain and sun, urging readers to enjoy outings and avoid staying indoors. It hints at advising a heavier oil radiator and notes some Blu product dealers offering service, reflecting early spring energy and consumer tips.
The End of the Line on the Crosstown Owl Streetcar
A streetcar operator named Jim ferries a despondent girl to the end of the line aboard the Crosstown Owl. The lone rider refuses to alight, clinging to the car while an earlier passenger warning suspect lingers in memory. Tension grows as fare notes and safety concerns surface amid a tense exchange.
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Bending Sound Waves Reveals Firing Range Curve
Report notes how sound from guns bends in a warm air layer at about 25 miles altitude. An instrument measuring gun distance by sound shows explosions are audible near the gun, inaudible farther away, then audible again due to refraction.
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Odd Love Token In Mexican Villages
A fragmented report notes a man in Mexican villages keeps a hummingbird talisman around his neck. The item is described as sacred to the war cult and tied to attaining the love of a woman named Ant.
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