Plymouth’s new all steel body car debuts with safety gains
Engineers describe a lighter stronger Plymouth with a torpedo shaped body bolted at 46 frame points, new hydraulic brakes with a durable wheel cylinder, and Centrifuse drums. The Floating Ride results from balanced weight, thin springs, double action shocks, and side sway eliminator. Engine moved forward 5 12 inches, improved cooling, directional water flow, calibrated ignition, and 82 hp at 3600 RPM.
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Plymouth
Wrecker Service Ready For 24 Hour Help
Earl Riggs of the Pryor Motor Co announces day and night tow service using a large well equipped wrecker in North Alabama. He assures motorists they will be assisted quickly and their wrecked vehicle protected from further damage.
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Earl Riggs
Pryor Motor Co
Alabama
Royal Tires Offered At Peoples Service Station
Jimmy Williams announces U. S. Royal Tire will be carried at Peoples Service Station at Lee and First Avenue. The tire line covers all sizes for cars and trucks with factory guarantees. Additional Pep-O-Lene pumps have been added, bringing county coverage to five outlets including Flint Austinville and three in Decatur.
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Jimmy Williams
Peoples Service Station
U. S
Lee and
First Avenue
Williams
America
Royal
Flint
Austinville
Decatur
Pryor Motors
18Th Ave
Moulton Road
McRae Surprised By Packard Interest in Decatur
G. C. McRae head of McRae Motors reports strong early reception for the Packard in Decatur. The agency took over only months ago and has delivered several cars nearby. A demonstrator is kept at the service of the public with a sales force prompting interest.
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Packard
Decatur
G. CO. McRae
McRae Motors
Sinclair Agent Opens Campaign for Sinclair Oils Dealers
J. T. Munn, popular Sinclair Oils agent for Morgan Limestone and surrounding counties, announced a summer advertising campaign in The Daily. The effort aims to introduce motorists to each Sinclair dealer and better acquaint buyers with the product through Sinclair agents.
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J. T. Munn
Sinclair Oils
Morgan, Limestone
Lawrence
Sinclair
Poole Leaves For Factory Monday
Poole Mo tor s head C B Poole leaves Monday with Dr James Allen Smith and a daughter to visit the factory to secure the latest Nash LaFayette and Terraplane model for delivery to Dr Smith Poole Motors the youngest Decatur agency reports a strong sales record and expansion with a new service department and factory trained staff to assure top workmanship on all cars brought in.
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C. B. Poole
Poole Motors
James Allen Smith
Smith
Decatur Automobile Row
Nash
LaFayette
Poole Motor Co
Poole
Britnell Expands Mechanical Force In Decatur Shop
Arthur Britnell, long known in Decatur auto repair, has added Floyd Griffis whose 17 years of motor work span small engines to luxury autos. Also joining is “Red” Lyle, expanding capability to ready vehicles for hard service upon delivery.
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Arthur Britnell
Decatur
Floyd Griffis
Red” Lyle
Britnell
Oldsmobile Posts Big May Sales Increase
Oldsmobile reports May retail sales up 5 percent from a year earlier with stronger late May demand. D B Ralston notes the last ten days of May rose 26 percent versus the prior ten days and production in May surpasses all of last year. The company maintains double shifts to meet strong demand for the Oldsmobile Six and Eight.
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Oldsmobile
D. BE. Ralston
Mr. Ralaton
Propst Tank Car Station Sees Warm Welcome for New Business
T. FE. Magan, manager, said the Propst Tank Car Station has been in operation only a short time yet enjoys a hearty welcome and strong demand. He noted the high interest from local customers and potential growth opportunities.
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T. FE. Magan
Propst
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Moulton Street
Johnston
Nathan Pryor
U.S
Peoples’ Service Station
First Ave
Lee St
Cee Aes
New Plymouth
Decatur Motors
Wrecker
Ccm
Sinclair Dealers
Pennsylvania Motor Oil
Sinclair Refineries
Sinclair Opaline
Sinclair Pennsylvania Motor Oil
Sinclair Refining Conbany (Inc
Sinclair Refining Company (Inc
J.T. Munn
Sidney Jepson
Illustrated Weekly
Bombay
India
Jepeon
Royal Tires
McRae
Britnell Garage
Oak St
Goodrich
Nash — Lafayette
Terraplanes
Oak Street
Morae Motors
Second Avenue
Decatur Motor CO
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