Studebaker Plant Operating at Capacity in 1924 Quarter
Studebaker reports capacity production across its plants in the second quarter with 43,680 cars sold, 7.2 million in after tax profits, and higher prices cited as dampening profits. First six months show 11.9 million in profits on 60 thousand cars. third quarter production slated at 41,000 cars as demand remains strong. A. R. Erskine notes overall automotive industry health and urges reliance on facts over critics.
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Studebaker
Liwest
United States
Roth
A. R. Erskine
Watson No. 2 well opens new Rockdale field
In Rockdale on July 29 Watson No. 2 at 997 feet flowed natural oil at 128 barrels per day becoming the first Rockdale well to exceed 100 barrels per day. Oil stood 165 feet from the top when work began and flowed steadily after 10 am. The discovery, about 2.5 miles north of Rockdale, drew many visitors to the site.
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Rockdale
Watson No. 2
New Rockdale
Minerva Petroleum Company
Still Located in Old Mine Exposed by Milam County Officials
Milam County Texas officers report capturing and destroying numerous illegal stills this year. A Bohemian mine worker operated a two to three gallon setup from an abandoned mine slope, slipping through a water pool to evade discovery. Court writ issued by H. M. Roark in Cameron dated July 26 1923.
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Rockdale
Notice in Probate of Guardianship in Milam County
The State of Texas requires the Sheriff to publish weekly for three weeks a notice in a Milam County newspaper. Thelma Clark Dan Clark and Reevie Clark minors. R W Starnes seeks resignation as guardian and final settlement. Hearing set October 1 1928 at Cameron Court House. Interested parties must appear and answer.
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State OF Texas
Milam County
Thelma Clark
Dan Clark
Reevie Clark
R. W. Star
Words of Appreciation for Joe Werst Helpers
The relatives of Joe Werst thank those who assisted him after his misfortune at Gause. Special thanks are due to Mr. Willard B. Smith for courteous aid.
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Joe Werst
Gause
Willard B. Smith
Precaution NEEDED IN Battery SERVICE
A Chicago Motor Club fleet of emergency motor cycles aided 25 195 stranded motorists in 1928. A.E. Schiller of the Exide Service Station urges twice monthly battery tests to reduce roadside battery trouble and emergency calls.
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Chicago Motor Club
United States
A. E. Schiller
Exide
Spare parts and quick checks cut road trouble costs
The speaker cites 12 852 Chicago Motor Club calls for ignition trouble and argues many could be prevented with a two minute pre trip check and carrying proper spare parts. Frequent car inspections would reduce the need for costly club services.
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Chicago Motor Club
Dealers Interest Keeps Depreciation Down
G C White of White House Motor Co says keeping the car at its original value comes from service facilities and proper use. The aim is continual high performance and appearance, even as miles grow, shown by examples of old cars still offering comfort and dependability. Dealers who never lost interest in the cars they sold stay proud of past and present performance.
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G. C. White
White House Motor Co
Bromo Quinine Tablets Marketed Under Grove’s Brand
Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets remove the cause. The box bears only the signature F. W. Grove and Grove’s mark. The advertisement emphasizes a single brand and manufacturer.
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F. W. Grove
Studebaker Raises Car Prices Amid July 1923 Shift
A South Bend wire reports Studebaker Corp boosted car prices by 20 to 75 dollars per unit, effective July 2. Buick also indicates higher pricing for 1924 models with no change planned for July 2. C. S. Mott provided the Buick detail to the Journal.
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Flint Daily Journal
York
South Bend Ind
Financial District
Studebaker Corporation
BUICK
Motors
Journal Today
C. S. Mott
Arrival of Vice President in Flint from Detroit HQ
The vice president of the corporation arrived in Flint from the Detroit headquarters, signaling a regional corporate visit.
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Flint
Detroit
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Constitutional Cure
There is more Catarrh in this section than all diseases combined and it was long deemed incurable. The remedy Hall's Catarrh Medicine by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio is promoted as a constitutional internal treatment that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any case it fails to cure with druggists selling the product.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Ch
C. Hall
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Old Mine
Cameron
H. M. Roark
Texas
J. O. Hughes
Inos
Wigs
The
Herald
Hardware Company
Cameron, Texas
Mansfield
Fletcher
Pee
RSE
Sa Ssr
Oria
Aintersmith
E. Hill
Fountain Service
Palace OF Sweets
Stedman & Sharpe, Proprietors
Gus Evans
Geo. A. Thomas & Sons
GATOS
Big Boy
Madame Lobelia
Pogis
Hood Farm
Torono
W. A. Beal
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