Snowmobile built from Chevrolet chassis in Michigan snow
Charles Surrel of M. Surrell & Son Chevrolet dealers in Newberry Michigan builds a novel Chevrolet snowmobile to traverse snow drifts often 20 feet deep. The vehicle uses skis at the front and tandem wheels with an endless tractor belt in the rear powered by a Chevrolet motor. It aids daily travel and tows stalled cars, with modifications done at the Surrell service station.
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Charles Surrel
M. Surrell & Son
Chevrolet
Newberry
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Surrell
M. Surrell
Chevrolet Forecast Good Business
Chevrolet President William Knudsen expresses optimism for the spring auto market. He cites U S Commerce Department six month production figures and notes nationwide early spring activity, mild winter, and rising construction and farming activity boosting demand.
Industry demand for better transport fuels spring 1927 prospects
Rapid turnover at smaller profits drives demand for improved freight and train service. Shippers and travelers seek better transportation while car users expect reliable auto service. Emmet Huntsman in New Orleans reports improving condition and possible surgery, with a future decision next week. Early chicks should hatch by May for fall laying. heavier breeds by mid April for peak season. Every boy has a chance.
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Ing
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Dallas Officers Track Protruding Cigars and Hidden Liquor Bottles
Prohibition officers suspect Dallas men with cigars in pockets as a bootlegger uses glass tubes the size of cigars wrapped in foil and sold for 50 cents each. The report notes crop rotation effectiveness and mentions Mrs Harrell attending a funeral in Taylor. Also cites USDA figures on fruit and vegetable use by cannery industries and Kerensky in the news.
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Dallas
Tex
Prohibition
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Imepsty
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Merie Nance
Louise Stephens
McMurry College
Wiliam 8. Knudsen
Chevrolet Motor Company
Mr. Knudsen
United States Department of Commerce
Texaco Motor Cup
Key & Sons C. L. Green Milling and Grain Co
Emmet Huntsman
U. S. Marine Hospital
New Orleans
Emmet
Henry Clay Ave
M. E. Harrell
Taylor
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
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Autrey
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Wm. Cameron & Co
General Motors
Fisher
Duco
Oakland
Buick
Cadillac
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Dept. A
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