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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1929
Page
11
The Oakland Pontiac dealer touts a cross-flow radiator as a winter aid for Oak land All-American and Pontiac Six models. It claims superior performance in tests and over 500,000 owners since January, with reduced water and anti-freeze loss and lower operating costs. Water circulates horizontally through a larger core, hot water enters a side tank, crosses to the cool water tank, then returns to the engine.
Stu debaker's President Eight, famed for world speed records, was selected as the official pace car for the final A A A speedtie at Salem New Hampshire driven by Ralph Hepburn. The stock roadster led the field on the first lap at an average speed around 51 mph and has toured the country on demonstrations since last year.
J. H. Simpson of Simpson Motor Co a Ford dealer returned from Cleveland with details of Ford's new finance plan. The plan will be run by Universal Credit Co an affiliate controlled by Ford Motor Co and dedicated to financing Ford products on a time basis.
A fragment describes a water cooling tank that extends up a radiator to reach the Aller cap at the top, outlining the placement and purpose of the cap in a repair or assembly context.
In the company’s history sales growth continued throughout the year with every month setting new sales records, highlighting consistent performance and sustained demand across periods.
Dodge Brothers Corporation heads into 1929 with hopes of a record year as 1928 production rose 12.8 percent from 1927. Monthly shipments beat 1927 in most months under Walter P. Chrysler guidance. The New Dodge Brothers Six draws strong interest at the New York show with bold color and eight body types. Orders exceed all expectations and the Senior model remains popular for top quality, now shown with the new Six.
J G Peed DeSoto General sales manager describes a Fedco anti theft plate on every DeSoto Six. The plate bears a unique serial number that cannot be altered without defacement and removal is easily detected. Police across the U S and Canada monitor for missing or defaced plates and Burns Agency operatives investigate any Fedco protected car theft reported to them.
Ford announces a new nationwide time payment finance plan for customers with Ford dealers handling the service. A branch office is listed at 10th floor Union Trust Building Cleveland, Ohio, pledging lower costs and complete service from mine to customer under Ford policies. The move aims to reduce overall car prices on time payments while improving consumer value and Ford standards.
The text credits Fisher Body with solving the tradeoff between price and quality by applying vast resources, advanced machinery, and extensive experience to produce a low priced six cylinder Chevrolet with superior body and mechanical excellence.
The ordinance traces back to a historic accident when an early automobile spooked horses on Main Street, causing extensive damage. It notes the measure was passed years ago in response to that event and aims to prevent similar incidents.
The Willys Overland Company enters 1929 in its strongest position of 21 years, touted as a quality leader in light cars with a robust sales force and manufacturing base. Officials forecast a record year, aiming to outpace 1928 gains and solidify the company’s industry lead despite broader competition.
A stolen Chrysler-built DeSoto Six equipped with Fedcco theft prevention serial plates was recovered within four hours, suggesting strong value protection and rapid identification by authorities. The incident underscores the plate system’s impact on recovering stolen vehicles.
Fisher Body shows a new Chevrolet six with a composite wood and steel body on a six cylinder chassis in the lowest price field. H J Henderson, Fisher Body sales chief, says buyers no longer must trade body style comfort or excellence for low cost. This pairing of mechanical and body quality marks a historic first in automotive history.
In Goodland Kansas motorists may drive on Main Street without arrest as the city revises ordinances. The old rule banned main street driving, but it had not been enforced due to heavy traffic.
The latest camouflage trend aims to beautify ugly gas tanks in poor urban areas by painting landscapes such as bridges waterfalls and skies on them. The effort blends art with utility, transforming unsightly infrastructure into decorative public displays.
Pekingese Club of America Show takes place in New York City on January 14. The item notes a historic transit mention and an upcoming canine exhibition event in the city.
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