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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1931
Page
14
A Michigan experiment tests direct factory selling to consumers to cut the middleman and lower prices. If successful, the plan may expand to other centers. officials stress personal contact by salesmen and the need to preserve retailer relationships. The program targets a 20 percent discount and aims to reduce marketing costs while boosting factory merchandising.
National Carbon Co unveils Eveready Rustave, a rust preventive added to automobile cooling systems. Developed after years of lab work, it claims to halt corrosion without evaporating, unlike radiator cleaners. The firm stresses it is a rust preventive not a radiator escoper and plans dealer outreach to expand field sales.
The Yantly Motor company at Broadway and Fourth street reports record Ford sales in early September. In the first 15 days, 32 Fords were sold, surpassing the same period last year, with expectations for a record month as buyers flock to low featured plans and a large used car sale at Venus. Robert S. Yantis notes strong business conditions and high demand.
Continental Oil Company launches a $10,000 prize contest to explain the benefits of Conoco Germ processed motor oil. The ad campaign runs in 1560 papers with a total circulation over 10 million. Contest ends Sept 24, 1931. prizes include a $5,000 top award and 28 other prizes. Judges include university presidents and engineering professors.
Olean TV reports Hudson, manager of San Antonio Buick, winds up the final week of a large used car sale. Prices on all remaining cars have been reduced further after strong sales.
Kenosha Wis Sept 10 meeting officials of Nash Motors and distributors announce a country wide six cylinder demonstration starting Sept 27 to show economy plus Nash engineering feats. New Nash 060 models priced low with Nash synchro shift and fuel efficient head motor and other mechanical features.
Judkins Ban developed a distinctly personal Lincoln passenger coupe for the new Lincoln chassis. Driver Haymond Woodward of Morgan-Woolward Auto Co Io pol dealer. The design emphasizes length and slimness with a low roof and continuous belt line tapering to the radiator. Every detail aimed at driver comfort is included, unusual features noted.
Jamestown Kan January 10 An angler Reid Grkerman made an odd catch when a dog swallowed his fishing bait and got stuck on the line prompting a quick response. The scene described included a dog on the line and the fisherman releasing it safely.
In Pennsylvania the motor patrol requires riders of a height between five feet and six feet six inches. Superintendent W O Price said a candidate six feet six inches tall failed the fit test because he could not bend to reach the handlebars.
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