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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1929

Page

7

Redpath Chautauqua Relies on Chevrolet Transport

Redpath Chautauqua for its 76th year uses Chevrolet six sitter sedans to move 40 members across a Deluke circuit from Florida to northern Wisconsin. The tour runs April 1 to September with about 7000 miles, visiting 140 towns in 12 states, featuring guests like Nellie Taloe Ross Anne Campbell and Capt Dennis Book.

Redpath Chautauda Florida Wisconsin Chevrolet DeLuke Nelliie Taloe Ross Wyoming Anne Campbell Post Dennis Book Loudon India

Front Seat Advice For Cars In The Motor Era

Under inflation damages tires more than any single factor says experts. Test tires every Friday for weekend readiness. Do not stop engine to let it cool on hot climbs then descend to use compression and the fan. Don’t lock ignition overnight in public garages. If moved at night, the starting mechanism could power the battery. For unpaved roads carry sheet iron under the seat to aid jacking in mud or sand.

Pose, Also, But It’s Difficult to Find a Board

A short note notes the difficulty in locating a board for a challenging task. It highlights the scarce availability of suitable boards and the effort required to secure one.

Studebaker Cuts Prices After Consolidated South Bend Plants

Studebaker announces price reductions on several models as economies from consolidating manufacturing in South Bend take effect. Sweet Motor Co cites the complete shift of Erskine and other lines to South Bend, with a $10 million investment in plants, foundry, and tooling. The move enables lower prices for the Dictator Six and passes savings to the President Fight, Commander, and new Dictator Eight.

Studebaker Great South Bend Sweet Motor Co Studebaker-Erskine South Bend Mr. Sweet Detroit Grey Iron Phece Fight

Journal Want Ads Pay A Teint Will Convince

A short classified note suggests that paid want ads can persuade readers. It hints at advertising effectiveness and consumer influence in the period.

Journal

Willys Knight unveils two new sleeve valve cars

Illys Knight introduces two fine motor cars featuring sleeve valve power. The 70-B debuts at a record low price for its size and performance. The Willys Knight Great Six represents the culmination of twenty two years of Willys Overland design, with refined color, finish, and styling.

ILLYS Knight Willys-Knight Willys-Overland

Willys Knight Six Coach Proves Enduring on 3684 Mile Journey

A Willys Knight 70-B coach, driven by EF A Phillips, completed 3684 miles from Los Angeles to Colby Kansas and back, enduring mud, rain, and rough roads. The six cylinder sleeve valve engine performed flawlessly with minimal oil changes and unusually low fuel use, despite a ten mile mud stretch taking four hours. The trip demonstrated reliability, comfort, and economical operation under severe conditions with four passengers aboard.

Willys-Knight Los Angeles Colby Kans EF. A. Philline Driv Phillips Wilys-Knight Lyman Denver Knight

Ford July production sets new record for month

Ford Motor Company announced July production and retail deliveries reached new highs. U S. output of cars and trucks totaled 180 804, world production 196 505, with U S. retail deliveries 170 676. FordRiver Rouge plant maintained steady volume but July remains peak low point in annual curve, as 150 000 unfilled orders suggest a very busy autumn.

Ford Ford Motor Company United States River Rouge

Letts Defeat Washington In Low-Scoring Box Score Tale

Box score notes base on balls for Beacham and Ross, errors by Kiesey and Kiev, Washington leaving seven runners on base while Letts scores five earned runs in a pitching duel.

Beacham Ross H't W. Kiesey T. Kiev Washington Kervey Kiesey D. U Curtis Griffin M. Dodder Hildebaugh Ty Estle Foor Griffy

Army Air Service Defines Air Pocket Term

The Army Air Service states that air pocket is a popular expression not scientific. It refers to a local air current over cities affecting the surrounding air direction.

Army Air Service

Absent-minded Professor’s Bizarre Travel Mishap

A notorious joke quip describes an absent-minded professor about to travel who fills his wife with gasoline, kisses the road map, and attempts to shove his motor car into his pocket, illustrating quizzical scholar folly.

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