Studebaker Eight Cylinder Cars Gain Popularity Nationwide
A Studebaker survey shows Virginia purchases of eight cylinder cars nearly double last year in the first seven months. Registrations above $1,000 rise 81 percent while six cylinder models decline 15 percent. Across 43 states eights up 94 percent to lead. five states plus DC excluded. The trend argues eight cylinders are affordable, efficient, and preferred, with Studebaker leading all eight makes worldwide.
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Virginia
District of Columbia
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Lindbergh Plans Science Flight Study Across Americas
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh will lead a scientific survey of Mayan cities in Guatemala Honduras British Honduras and Mexican states Yucatan and Guerrero. The Carnegie Institution of Washington and Pan American Airways announce the expedition will start soon after his South American flight returns.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Guatemala
Honduras
British Honduras
Yucatan
Querrero
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Pan-American Airways, Inc
New York
Market report from Martinsburg and Rochester on apple prices
U S Market News Service notes warm clear conditions in Martinsburg West Virginia Cumberland Shenandoah Potomac district with slow demand and light trading. Apple items show U S No 1 Yorks Romes Baldwins and greenings with prices $1.25 to $4.75 and up to $2 for Twenty Ounce baskets amid mixed consignments and fob terms.
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W. Va
Cumberland-Shenandoah-Potomac
Rhode Island
Hitch Hike Slayer Gets Death Penalty
Rich ard Nash Burrows a 19 year old Chicago youth was convicted of first degree murder for slaying Jack Martin a Mesa Arizona salesman who had given him an automobile lift last April The jury imposed the death penalty.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Ariz
Richard Nash Burrows
Chicago
Jack Martin
Mesa
Arizona
Earthquake Strikes Western Hawaii Rattling Dwellings
The severest quake in memory hit the western part of Hawaii near Hila Island of Hawaii last night, smashing buildings and walls. Residents ran for open spaces as fear spread amid volcanic activity and nearby eruptions feared by locals.
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Associated Press
Hila
Island of Hawaii
Hawaii
Engraving Co Offers 100 Wedding Invitations
Ot Engraving Co advertises hand engraved wedding invitations and announcements at 10.00 dollars each with imitation styles at five dollars for 100. Samples available by writing OT Engraving Co. 1042 Chestnut Street Philadelphia scheduled.
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OT Engraving CO
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Murder in the West End Puzzle Ends in Confession
In a climactic library scene, Redslade and Laxton uncover that Fotherbury confessed to Pell’s murder after a staged crime blackmail plot unravelled. The group pieces together Pell’s life, Ostend links, and the hidden cache as Fotherbury dies from a sudden stroke and the mystery tightens.
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Dover
Vy Suittvas
Ostend
Quai Des Pecheurs
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Smithins
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Grenofen
Palatability of Home Grown Feeds Improves Livestock Intake
An Indiana dairy study near Valparaiso shows chopped or ground home grown roughage fed with grain increases consumption versus whole roughage. Cows offered alfalfa hay and corn stover ate more when the roughage was ground and mixed with grain, saving valuable forage.
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Valparaiso
Porter County
Indiana
Aifelia Fay
Ulysses S. Grant Jr Dies in California
Ulysses S. Grant Jr., eldest son of the late General Grant, died in his sleep at Sanberg Lodge, about 70 miles north of Los Angeles, likely from a heart attack. The death was reported from San Diego.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Ulysses S. Grant, Jr
Ulysses S. Grant
Sanberg Lodge
Los Angeles
Man and Woman Are Found Slain in Illinois Home
In Galesburg Illinois Mrs Mary Hawkenson 48 and George Martin 22 of Dayton Ohio were found slain in an upstairs bedroom. both killed by gunshot and neck slashing. Husband Al Hawkenson 52 was arrested after his razor was found in the bed.
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Associated Press
Galesburg
Ill
Mary Hawkenson
George Martin
Dayton
Ohio
al. Hawkenson
Estimate of human power to equal one horse power
A quoted estimate states that 15,000,000 people speaking simultaneously would be needed to produce the mechanical energy equivalent to one horsepower. No additional context or specifics beyond the claim.
Tuberculosis Warning Urges Vigilance for Children
Readers are urged to seek examination when ill or doubtful about tuberculosis symptoms and to protect children by prompt testing, as the disease remains a serious health concern.
Quail Breeding Efforts At Virginia State Farm Expand
The bob white quail have been bred successfully at multiple experiment stations, notably the state game farm in Virginia. Bantam hens incubate and care for the chicks after hatching, improving survival rates.
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State Game Farm
Virginia
Cystex Ad Promises Quick Relief at Baker's Drug
If bladder irritation disturbs sleep or causes burning itching backache leg pains or muscle aches try Cystex. A 48 hour test offers quick improvement with money back if not satisfied. Only 60c at Baker's Drug Store.
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