Cleveland Auto Show to Open January 2 in 1929
The Cleveland Automobile Manufacturers and Dealers Association announces the annual January show to run January 26 through February at the Cleveland Auditorium. The expansion adds space for a large display of cars and equipment, with about 250 passenger car models from nearly forty makes plus trucks motorcycles and shop equipment. Herbert Buckman, manager of the exposition, says the 1929 show will be the biggest in the city and Ohio history.
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ELAND
Cleveland Auditorium
Cleveland Automobile Manuturers and Dealers Association
Cleveland
Ohio
Herbert Buckman
Exposition
Roosting Chickens Halt Miner’s Car in Deloraine Incident
Ed Clark of Yeham-Paige reports to a Detroit factory that Mr. B Tiernan arrived in Deloraine in a 610 sedan and discovered four chickens perched on his front bumper. The event, tied to local roosting tradition, sparked curiosity about the strange automotive distraction.
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Ed Clark
Yeham-Paige
Deloraine
Manitoba
Detroit
B. Tiernan
Knight Sleeve Valve Motor Popular With Buyers
Falcon Motors Corporation of Elyria reports strong demand for the Falcon Knight Six, praising the right sleeve valve power plant for performance and efficiency. The model helped broaden the market previously limited to higher priced sixes, signaling growing consumer acceptance and steady sales.
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Ublic
Falcon Motors Corporation
Elyria
Willys Overland Reports Nine Month Profits Rise
Toledo Ohio Nov 24 The Willys Overland Company reports net profits of 8 557 399 21 for the nine months ending September 30 after charges but before federal taxes. This marks a new high for the year with nine month earnings up from 7 506 184 in 1927. Third quarter earnings were 2 146 584 after charges, vs 1 250 631 last year as sales and production hit new records and production nears 525 000 wagons and jeeps for the year.
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Toledo
Willys - Overland Company
Willys-Overland
Forest fire fighter drives Oldsmobiles
R A Dunlap Los Angeles county California fire prevention engineer and assistant fire warden has learned the value of automotive transportation in forest fire fighting. He has driven Oldsmobiles in service and recently bought a new sport coupe. His previous Oldsmobile has logged over 49000 miles on duty. In this perilous work speed and reliability are essential to reach danger quickly and save the western forests.
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West
R. A. Dunlap
Los Angeles County
California
Dunlap
Chevrolet Introduces New Valve-In-Head Six
Detroit and New York opened the first public viewings of Chevrolet’s new valve-in-head six on November 24. The premiere in New York’s Waldorf Astoria and Detroit’s General Motors Auditorium run through November 29. Production shifts toward rapid dealer delivery beginning December with public deliveries set for January first. Chevrolet’s sales team, led by VP R H Grant, prepared dealers and salesmen in advance to handle anticipated orders.
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Detroit
America
Chevrolet
New York
Waldorf- Astoria
General Motors
Ziganticc Chevriolet Manufacturing Organization
Cheorolet
Amber-colored beam lamp lens hits airfield market
A new special lens for automobile lamps or aircraft lighting promises amber-colored beams that penetrate farther and more effectively than standard white light. Researchers claim improved visibility and safer landing or driving in low visibility conditions.
Seattle buys eight Studebaker busses
Seattle purchases eight Studebaker buses as proof of economical performance. C. H. Wendries, Studebaker Commercial Car Division manager, cites records showing average cost per mile of about 6.8 cents over roughly 750,000 miles for seven Studebaker busses, lower than other makes despite higher initial prices.
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Studebaker
C. H. Wendries
Studebaker Corporation of America
City of
Seattle
Mr. Wendries
Nash President Sees European Auto Shows
Kenosha Wis November 24 American automobile manufacturers and the American industry generally will not face a European invasion of Yankee car design and engineering in 1929. C W Nash president of Nash Motors says European car design has improved and French and English makers have cut prices on volume models, while American industry remains ahead in features and manufacturing year development.
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Kenosha
Wis
C. W. Nash
Nash Motors Company
Paris
London
Sweden
Germany
France
England
Dodge Price Cuts Boost Demand Across Markets
Dodge Brothers announces reductions of 150 to 250 dollars on all Six and Standard models. Shipments rushed to meet surging orders, with November likely among the heaviest fall months in industry history. General sales manager John R. Lee says the cut offers high standards at farmer-level prices, highlighting varied body styles and color options.
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Dodge Brothers
Perlie
John R. Lee
Compeony
Stamps Prize Pays For Notes From Sweetheart
A Swedish boy promised daily affection to his sweetheart and later received 1500 dollars from stamps pasted on letters. Government reprints included upside down sheets. a philatelist offered 200 crowns per stamp for thirty, enabling the purchase of a rosary.
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Stockholm
New De Soto Six Wins Hearts Of Women
De Soto Motor Corporation officials say women are increasingly shaping the modern car market. The Chrysler built DeSoto Six earns praise for easy driving, minimal gear shifting, swift pickup, and Lockheed hydraulic four wheel brakes that reduce driving strain.
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DeSoto Motor Corporation
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler Driver Beats Fast Train in Transcontinental Run
Charles Morehead of the New Mexico Driverless Car Co. in Albuquerque set an audacious record by starting 50 minutes ahead of the Santa Fe Chief limited train and beating it to Las Vegas, 144 miles distant. He used a Chrysler 72 sedan to race the 160 miles, detouring through Lamy to gain seven minutes. Margaret Alexander, Los Angeles nurse, witnessed the start and later learned she had a patient aboard the train. The run ended 194 minutes after departure, marking a bold automotive feat amid promotional chatter about radio bargains.
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Charles Morehead
New Mexico Driverless Car Co
Albuquerque
Las Vecas
Margaret Alexander
Los Angeles
Morehead
Lamy
Furle
Las Vegas
Limited
Claude Terry Battery and Electrical Shop Ad
An advertisement for Claude Terry offering batteries and electrical work and oils. Located at 409 W Second St near the Gray Block with phone number 3318.
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Second St
Accident Faker Gets 12000 In Two Years London
George Winter Williamson Wood, a former Royal Air Force officer now in a London prison for 12 months, milked British insurers for 12000 pounds by exploiting a fake broken collarbone after accidents. From 1936 he made 20 claims, 19 successful, the last exposing his fraud.
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London
George Winter WiHamood
Royal Air Force
Williamson
Oo Shioh
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