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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1928
Page
8
Fragmented text describes Pontiag registrations leading others with figures about units and months. Mentions Portier Joe Dee and a referenced record reward, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
Ford and the Pred City Motor Company urge owners to maintain Model T vehicles. R L Warfield notes eight million Fords still in use in the US and predicts continued supply of parts. Henry Ford confirms parts production will continue as long as Model T cars remain on the roads.
A local figure nicknamed the diminutive duchess buys an Oldsmobile sedan as her latest ride. She stars in the season’s spotlight and remains closely tied to Deland where she calls home.
Two officials in Paris from the Motor Dealers' Credit association note that Studebaker and Erskine retail sales are growing compared with last year. They report factory ships and new car registrations show increases across months, with the Eight becoming the top eight cylinder model in the United States.
Paul G. Hoffman vice-president of The Studebaker Corporation sails from New York to Paris aboard the Ile de France for the International automobile salon. A Studebaker and Erskine display will be shown with Howard S. Welch accompanying him on the trip.
The California Automobile Association has installed 84,000 directional and warning signs at a cost of 625000 dollars with annual maintenance expenses of 40000 dollars.
The Hudson Essex campaign plans to renew its educational push highlighting the car’s claimed superiority. Sales teams are prepared to explain the benefits and total cure arguments to potential buyers.
The Parsard Motor Co. shipped a Packard destined for General Chang Kai-shek in Ningpo China. The car requires a frost to be built before operation and would necessitate demolishing several houses and some business places to reach the general's home.
The article describes Buick breaking all time records for acceleration and hill climbing. It notes simulated engine power tests and gear performance, with General Chang commenting on comparing Packard designs. It mentions Army use of Packard cars for road work and overseas touring rising for American cars.
The Risto Motor Company reports delivering over one million Chevrolet cars in nine months under the Bigger and Better campaign. The figure marks a peak in mass production and highlights Chevrolet’s leadership in the auto industry. The article notes widespread demand and appreciation from the public and industry observers.
The report notes rapid vehicle adoption with more than three quarters of a million Chevrolets in use across the United States within two months, and 730,000 cars by October. It mentions expansion of Chevrolet manufacturing and assembly sites to meet growing demand across the nation.
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