National motor vehicle registration bill proposes strict teeth
Washington December 23 Representative ER. H. Fenn of Connecticut introduces a bill to create a national motor vehicle registration act with a register in each state under the federal treasury. It requires manufacturers to provide detailed sworn descriptions including weight, horsepower, engine numbers, and more. Certificates would be numbered and stamped on cars, aiding title and transfer data, with penalties up to 10 years or $5,000 fines for violations.
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Washington, D
ER. H. Fenn
Connecticut
Federal
Treasury Department
Automobile Register
United States Treasury
Gill
United States Bureau of Standards
Fenn
Parcel Delivered on Anniversary of Death Mystery
A long delayed parcel delivered decades after shipment arrives at the Morrison home in Sterling Tennessee. James A. Morrison sent a large suitcase by parcel post in September 1922 for his son A G Morrison. The father died in 1933 and on December 17, 1935 the suitcase reached its owner. Contents appeared intact including a gold watch and an overcoat.
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A. G. Morrison
Third Street
James A. Morrison
Sterling
A. G
Morrison
Postolice Department
SDN
Concert and Opera Stars to Broadcast on New Year’s Day
John McCormack and Lucretia Bori, famed concert and operatic stars, return to radio with a joint program on New Year’s Day. The hour long broadcast from WIZ New York will link with KYW Chicago KDIA Pittsburgh WGY Schenectady WB Springfield and WRC Washington, D. C. as part of Victor Talking Machine Company’s program.
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New York
Uec
John McCormack
Lucretia Bori
Victor Talking Machine Company
WIZ
KYW
Chicago
KDIA
Pittsburgh
WGY
Schenectady
Springfield
WRC
Washington, D. C
Dr Russell Conwell Dies At 82 Noted Educator Lecturer
Dr Russell Herman Conwell Baptist clergyman founder and president of Temple University died December 6 in Philadelphia at age eighty two. He was famed for his Acres of Diamonds lecture delivered 6 152 times and valued as a national figure in public life for over half a century. He began in the ministry late in life after earlier work as a lawyer and real estate operator.
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Russell Herman Conwell
Temple University
Philadelphia
Conwell
Lexington
Mass
London Sees Stevenson Plan Backed by Rubber Dealers
London reports Secretary Hoover’s attack on the Stevenson committee’s rubber restriction plan surprised local dealers. The British view holds export limits near 400 percent of the standard quantity may be allowed within six weeks. They argue American higher prices hurt both sides and that producers and manufacturers, including British, are demanding restriction to avert bankruptcies.
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London
Bee
Hoover
Stevenson Committee
1925 Banner Year for Car Dealers
Automobile dealers report 1925 as the strongest year yet with 100 to 127 percent gains over 1924. The tone credits broad utility and value over novelty, highlights Hudson-Essex’s steady six cylinder leadership, and notes real estate ties to car ownership as buyers seek durable value.
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Altho
W. J. Keefe
Hudson- Essex
Hudson-Essex
Cows Show Improved Production in December Report
The Pioneer Cow Testing association released its first production year report for November. Average milk per cow reached 657 pounds with 25.8 pounds butterfat as weather fluctuated. Top cow was A grade Holstein with 62.2 pounds fat from 1,555 pounds milk, while other herds, including Strayer and Furgeans, posted strong averages. Twenty-seven cows sold, 27 herds tested, and silos noted among members.
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Arthur Parkter
John Lichty
Wight
Guernsey
Rodamer & Lichig
Strayer & Furgeans
Franklin Factory Increases Output Amid Strong Demand
Syracuse on December 23 reports Franklin Automobile Company raised production to a maximum of 67 cars per day after selling out output through January 1. Officials say business across the country is very good with strong dealer orders. Air cooled models selling. used car market healthy. notable shift from water cooled to Franklin ownership. Fort Dodge, Iowa, also notes a loan denial related to gatele.
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Syracuse
W. Y
Franklin Automobile Company
Franklin Company
Franklin
Pranikiin
Franklins
Newly Formed National Credit Corp Faces Lending Limits
In J S Ich’s view, the newly formed National Credit corporation cannot rightfully extend loans on cashes and assets, as stated by the president of the art Cadre branch. The opinion raises questions about legal authority and financial practices within the organization.
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National Credit Corporation
J. S.ich
Art Cadre
Meeting to discuss loaning on corn at Molues Monday
Fragmentary notice states the main topic is lending on corn and lists a meeting in dies Molues Monday to discuss the policy. The readable lines imply a local discussion of loan practices with an emphasis on corn collateral.
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Russell Conwell
East
Indianola
J.S. Williams
Warren County
Williams
Stevenson Plan
O. K
Fort Dodge
Parteton
Chevrolet
Job
F.O.B. Flint
Mich
H. & M. Chevrolet CO
Fifth and Jefferson
UAL
Buick
Buick Motor Co
Flint
General Motors Corporation
Black Hawk
Buick CO
West, Fourth Se
Oakland Six
Oakland
DuMond Motor Co., Inc
DuMond
Pres
Fast
Fifth Street
Tnning
General Motors
Dodge Brothers
Collord
HULL
Donge Brothers Dealers
Seu Goon Usen Cars
Hudson-Essex Waterloo Company
Rickenbacker
Conry Motor Car CO
West Fifth St
Waterloo
Iowa
Phaeton
Brougham
de Luxe Coupe
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