The 1930s

Part I of Essay
were times of great depression resulting in sweeping changes. Some people starved trying to find work, while others did all they could to just hang on a little longer. All across North America, tough times were had by all. My grandma had to walk two miles to school every ....

Part II of Essay
.... Hand cranks were replaced with electric starters. Heaters were factory installed to replace mainfold heaters that were available for owner installation. Those who did not have heaters put hot coals under their car to get the oil warm before they went into town. In the 30's larger tires with safety tubes were developed, and carried less air pressure compared to the old narrow, solid rubber tires which required about sixty pounds of air pressure. This gave a much smoother ride. So called permanent anti-freeze became available to use in ....