Chevrolet Sets May Record Selling Used Cars Nationwide
The Chevrolet dealer system reported a May record of 157 624 used cars sold, up 33 percent from May 1928 and surpassing April 1929, with dealers attributing the rise to confident buyers and the red tag with an OK that counts ensuring reconditioned vehicles.
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United States
Chevrolet
Summer storage advice for curtains and scrim
Fine scrim and net curtains wear out quickly in summer. Store drapes away for the season and hang inexpensive scrim curtains. Wash glass curtains before storing, but avoid starching and stretching them until fall.
Sugar consumption in the United States per capita
The article notes current sugar intake in the United States runs around 110 pounds per person each year.
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United States
World sugar consumption totals 28.375 million tons
World consumption of all raw sugar ending August 30 1928 reached 28 375 000 short tons.
Free Lot Schemes Sweep the Nation in 1920s Real Estate Fraud
A historical critique outlines how puzzle contests offered land prizes worth hundreds but charged winners 700 to 800 for improvements that cost 300 to 400. The scheme boomed 1925 26, operated by 250 300 corners nationwide, with 15 000 annual victims in Chicago and New York. Regulators warn buyers and shut down promoters while real estate boards push ethical standards.
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Chicago
Thomas F. Kane
New York City
Real Estate Boards
Better Business Bureaus
Federal Radio Commission
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
California
Omaha
Nebraska
District Court
Leavenworth
United States
Real Estate Association
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Association
Federal Post Office Department
H. Morton Bodfish
Mr. Bodfish
Free-Lot Swindle Targets Working Class Homebuyers
A detailed expose explains how promoters use free lots to defraud workers and low income buyers. It describes common tactics such as switching, inflated title costs, and remote, unsellable plots. The piece notes canvassing, mail schemes, and promotional coins to lure victims into costly schemes.
Radio Farm Lessons Insect and disease control broadcast
Florida farmers receive methods for combating plant diseases from state agricultural experts on WRUF University of Florida broadcasts. The lessons explain practical steps to protect crops and improve yields through timely practices and expert guidance.
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Gainesville
Fla
Florida
WRUE
University of Florida
Seals Increase in Newfoundland Region Reveals Regional Shift
Report notes rising seal populations in the Newfoundland area while Missouri lists nineteen airports. The item contrasts wildlife trends with aviation infrastructure counts across states and provinces.
Oakland Motor Co Head Honored as Lehigh Alumni Leader
A. R. Glancy president and general manager of the Oakland Motor Car company was installed as president of Lehigh University Alumni Association. Glancy, a 1903 mining engineering graduate, has been a construction engineer and joined Oakland in an executive role five years ago. He was recently elected to the vice presidency of General Motors.
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A. R. Glancy
Oakland Motor Car Company
Lehigh University
Glancy
Oakland
General Motors
Hudson Motor Car appoints J Austin export manager
J Austin named manager of the Commercial Car Division Export Department at Hudson Motor Car Company to push export sales of the new Hudson BPower light commercial super six delivery wagon expected to be launched around July. Austin brings prior experience as a salesman dealer and distributor with international travel.
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J. ¥. Austin
Hudson Motor Car Company
Hudson
Essex
Challenger
Austin
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