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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1916
Page
7
P. E. Cowgill, service manager, outlines that true automobile service equals keeping customers satisfied. He compares dealer care to hotel service, stressing courteous treatment, prompt, economical fixes, and fair pricing to build lifelong customer loyalty and repeat business.
Due to rapid growth of the Chevrolet business and lower overhead, the price of the Chevrolet has been cut by 60 dollars. The car now costs 490 dollars with all equipment except the speedometer, which adds 10 dollars. The former price was 550 dollars with complete electrical equipment. Several improvements have been added to the car.
A company notes large recent sales without raising overhead as cars move off lots due to exceptional value and service. The statement emphasizes strong demand and a self selling product rather than heavy marketing.
The Allen Motor company of Fostoria Ohio earned first prize for the best manufacturing display in the Labor Day parade. The float featured an Allen chassis driven by a factory boy in clown attire, followed by a decorated motor truck bearing and a smoke brown Allen touring car. The crowd praised the display and the award surprised no one.
Near St. Petersburg Florida two Davis brothers Joe and Dan have started a new sport using a Ford car as motive power to catch alligators. They recently hooked a nine foot ten inch alligator minus part of its tail and towed it to their pen. The tail loss suggests prior fights. This marks their third alligator captured with the Ford, following smaller specimens of four and six feet.
Empire Automobile Co announces Eighth year of growth with slogan change on the eve of a new fiscal year. General manager K J Horwitz notes transfer of manufacturing to Indianapolis, expanded facilities, and a six cylinder model driving higher production and sales. The motto reflects a strong business year and ongoing expansion.
The Palmyra fair week highlighted the Overland line with 85 percent of floral parade cars from Marion county. Mrs. Robinson won the fair association cash prize and the larger prize from Nix and Berghofer, Overland dealers, for her model 83 touring car. The dealers’ “Watch Us Grow” campaign underscored rapid growth and bold advertising.
A long ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a 47 year proven cough and cold remedy. It claims the soothing antiseptic balms soothe hacking coughs and relieve congestion for all ages. Bottles cost 50 cents at local druggists.
Berlin reports forces of the central powers northwest of Kapul yielded to the pressure from Russian troops. The official German staff communiqué dated Saturday notes the withdrawal occurred as the Russians pressed the advance in the Carpathians region.
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