Studebaker Plant Reports Capacity Operation and Solid Half-Year
Studebaker plants operated at capacity in the second quarter with 43,680 cars sold, up from 37,252 a year earlier, and net profits of 7,200,202.85. First six months sales reached 81,891 with profits of 13,871,176.12, vs 60,055 and 11,156,401.07 last year. Manufacturing remains at capacity. 41,000 cars are slated for Q3. President A. R. Erskine cites strong demand from the 1924 Model Studebaker launch and notes favorable market fundamentals.
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Studebaker
Liwest
United States
A. R. Erskine
Rockdale Oil Well Hits 128 Barrels a Day
Watson No. 2 at 997 feet in the Rockdale field began flowing natural today at 128 barrels per day, the first well there to exceed 100 barrels, with oil 165 feet from the top and steady flow since shortly before 10 oclock. The find opens a new field about 2.5 miles north of Rockdale as visitors flock to the site.
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Rockdale
Watson No. 2
New Rockdale
Minerva Petroleum Company
Watson
Officials Find Still Located In Old Mine
Milam County officers report capturing and destroying numerous wildcat stills this year in Texas with fines and prison sentences. A Bohemian mine worker operated a two to three gallon still in an abandoned mine slope, using a water pool and hidden passages to evade discovery.
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Rockdale
Notice in Probate Milam County Guardianship Sale
Milam County notices require weekly publication for three weeks before the return day. R W Starnes seeks to resign guardianship of Thelma Clark Dan Clark and Reevie Clark minors with final settlement filed July 26 1928. Court in Cameron to hear October 1 1923 appearance required.
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State OF Texas
Milam County
Thelma Clark
Dan Clark
Reevie Clark
R. W. Starnes
Said County
Cameron
Words of Appreciation for Joe Werst Help
The relatives of Joe Werst thank all who helped him after his misfortune at Gause. Special thanks are given to Mr. Willard B. Smith for his courtesies.
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Joe Werst
Gause
Willard B. Smith
Precaution in Battery Service Highlighted by Chicago Club
The Chicago Motor Club operates emergency motor cycles for stranded motorists. In 1928 they answered 25 195 calls for aid. Experts urge regular battery tests, twice monthly, to reduce roadside breakdowns and the need for emergency service.
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Chicago Motor Club
United States
A. FB. Schiller
Exide
Chicago Motor Club Sees 12852 Calls Over Ignition Trouble
The Chicago Motor Club reports 12 852 new callouts for ignition trouble. Officials suggest minor prep like a service-station check and carrying spare parts could have prevented many incidents and reduced costly roadside assistance.
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Chicago Motor Club
Dealers Interest Keeps Depreciation Down
G C White of White House Motor Co says keeping value is about proper service facilities and owner care. Motors stay up to original standard with careful driving, even as miles rise. Many old cars remain comfortable and dependable due to dealer interest and pride in past and present performance.
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G. C. White
White House Motor Co
Colds Cause Grip and Influenza UININE Tablets Ad
An odd ad notes that UININE tablets cure colds and flu and mentions a single Bromo F. W. GROVE’S signature on the box. The message invites subscription to the Herald for one dollar.
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F. W. Grove
Studebaker Ticketed to Raise Car Prices in July
A South Bend report says Studebaker Corporation will raise prices by about 20 to 75 dollars per car with new price lists due July 2. Buick confirms higher 1924 model prices though 1923 pricing remains largely unchanged, per Buick official information.
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Flint Daily Journal
York
South Bend Ind
Financial District
Studebaker Corporation
BUICK
Motors
Journal Today
Mott
Arrival of Vice President in Flint From Detroit HQ
The vice president of the corporation arrived in Flint from the Detroit headquarters. The event marked a notable visit, linking the Flint operation with the company’s central offices and signaling coordination between sites.
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Flint
Detroit
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim Cure All
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases combined. Doctors believed it incurable but Hall's Catarrh Medicine is claimed to cure by constitutional treatment. A $100 reward is offered if it fails to cure. Sold by Druggists and mailed promotional materials available.
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Castoria
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hail
F. J. Cheney
Wall's
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H. M. Roark
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J. O. Hughes
Mansfield
Fel Matula
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Fletcher
Palace OF Sweets
Stedman & Sharpe, Proprietors
Evans
Gus Evans
Geo. A. Thomas & Sons
GATOS
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