Lincoln praised by Sid Smith at Washington Chautauqua
Sid Smith owner of Many Motors calls the Lincoln a wonderful car after testing one in Oskaloosa. G K Mace guides the cartoonist to try the car and Smith becomes an enthusiastic Lincoln advocate praising its handling and ride. J F Duffy recalls own Lincoln experiences including Lookout Mountain ascent with power and no gear shifts.
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Sid Smith
Many Motors
Lincoln
Sidney Smith
Andy Gump
Washington Chautauqua
G. KE. Mace
Ford
Mr. Smith
Oskaloosa
Oskalooga
Mace
Colorado Mountains
Lookout Mountain
Denver
Henry
Lincoln Motor Company
Ford Organization
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Edsel Ford
Ten Commandments of Safety for Motorists Issued
The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce publishes ten safety commandments to guide drivers. The rules, printed on steering wheel tags and in instruction books, urge braking checks, careful crossing of streetcars, and signaling when slowing or turning.
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National Automoile Chamber of Commerc
Sound the horn with care in shared streets
The guidance urges drivers to use the horn sparingly to avoid alarming pedestrians. It stresses cautious driving in areas with children, careful crossing behavior, and awareness that warning devices may be unreliable. It also advises reducing speed near crossings and shifting to a lower gear to prevent stalls on tracks.
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Wil
Theommon
Cchildren
Dodge Brothers Radiator Draws Town Notice
In a humorous exchange a character boasts of a car with a big horn while passing through town but another reveals his car lacks a horn. The punchline centers on the radiator display reading Dodge brothers as the attention grabber.
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Darky
Dodge Brothers
Cow milking riddle told by Prairie Farmer
A city girl visiting the country is challenged on milking a cow. She explains with a farm jargon twist that you take the cow into the barn give her breakfast and water and then you drain her crankcase. The humorous exchange highlights rural wisdom and playful wordplay from Prairie Farmer.
Trade Secrets on Honest Dealers and Speedometer Tricks
A judge quotes a dealer explaining a complete overhauling of a used car means turning back the speedometer. The remark highlights a common practice in car trades and raises questions about ethical sales tactics.
Half the Cars in County Are Ford Says Local Dealer
G E E Mace of the local Ford distributorship estimates that over two thousand Fords are in Washington County. He notes demand outpaces production and deliveries remain behind. Changes this season include a remodeled hood and updated body lines giving a classy look. The Ford coupe is in heavy demand among commercial drivers expanding territorial work.
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Washington County
G. EE. Mace
Ford
Washington
Mr. Mace
Not So Good Dad and Sunday School Hymn Humor
In Chevrolet Review a humorous exchange mocks the idea of divine ownership of a car. A son asks if the Lord Almighty owns a Chevrolet and the father jokes about hymns promising afterlife travel. The piece uses light religious whimsy to entertain readers.
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Chevrolet
Scott
Chevrolet Review
Merchant Ad Message Seen in the Journal
The merchant notes a customer states they saw the ad in the Journal. The message confirms attention to the trader's advertisement and implies potential interest.
Two Car Idea Growing In This Community
Car owners in Washington find two cars per household economical. Cheaper second cars fill everyday needs with low prices making the investment light. New garages in Washington and surrounding rural areas show space for two cars.
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Washington
Large pumpkins and sleepy police hailed in town tale
A man grew a giant pumpkin whose two children used half each as a cradle. In the same town residents boast of three policemen asleep on one heel, a quip from a Progressive Grocer.
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Mr. A
Mr. B
Quivers and Quakes Youth a Witty Exchange
In a chatty scene, Mr Chuggins explains a nervous breakdown as stalling the motor on a return trip from Canada, with Paw asking the question in playful dialogue. The quip reflects a child’s curious take on adult terms.
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Mr. Chuggins
Canada
Reading of a fairy tale ends with happily ever after
The Cumberland Times-Dispatch notes a playful exchange about a tale ending and a question about what kind of car was bought. The snippet shows characters Bess and Mary discussing the book’s finale and a car detail.
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Bess
Mary
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Opportunity Knocks In Car Sales Pitch
A salesman demonstrates a car and extols opportunity while an old man reflects that opportunity has knocked many times in the past block. The exchange frames chance as repeated and persuasive, capturing a humorous city vignette with local voice.
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A. F. Stearns
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G. FE. Mace
Ager
G. EE
G. E. Mace
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