Millionth 1928 Chevrolet rolls off Flint line
Detroit Sept 8 Chevrolet Motor Company hit a new manufacturing milestone as the millionth 1928 car came off the Flint assembly line last Tuesday. The record car, a standard coach in avenue green Duco with Tartan tan wheels, was shipped to a midwest dealer after a brief ceremony attended by top Chevrolet executives.
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Bald men and women misled by hair growth myths
Prof Mildred Trotter of Washington University S J Louis reports bald men who go bareheaded in the sun and women who use petroleum to grow eyebrows and eyelashes are following false hopes after years of research on hair growth.
Bees disrupt funeral in Ballynanagesh cemetery
In Ballynanagesh Ireland mourners fled a cemetery as a swarm of bees attacked during a funeral. The burial could not be completed and was postponed to the following day.
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Desoto Six Brakes Promise Swift Safer Stops
Detroit Sept 8 DeSoto engineers announce four wheel internal expanding hydraulic brakes for the DeSoto Six. Self equalizing and simple, the system avoids dirt water and dust interference, reducing maintenance and offering consistent stopping power across all wheels.
COLOR ARRAY ADDS TO CAR S SAFETY
COLOR ARRAY ADDS TO CAR S SAFETY South Bend Ind Sept 8 In addition to the beauty resulting from the array of colors used on the new Studebaker and Erskine models these colors offer the motorist an added measure of driving safety says a statement issued by the Studebaker Corporation A prominent safety engineer recently pointed to brilliant body colors as a means of reducing motor accidents Bright colors because they can be seen at much greater distance and attract attention much more readily are an important factor in driving safety But color is only one of the many
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Studebaker Safety Features Highlighted in Ad Copy
The article extols Studebaker safety elements such as chromium plating, armored steel bodies since 1925, and reduced blind spots from narrower front pillars. It notes four wheel brakes on all models stop well within standard safety distances in tests on Studebaker pricing grounds. Cautious buyers urged to study classified ads.
Willys-Knight Dominates Australian Auto Contests
The Willys-Knight Standard Six won five of six events in the Royal Automobile Association of Australia contests, with top marks across hill climb, acceleration, speed, slow running, economy, and reliability. Among 49 World entrants, the vehicle set a record unmatched by any make. In Brazil, a Willys-Knight Great Six also finished the 200 km Sao Paulo to Campos do Jordao route, one of only two cars to reach and return.
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Danville Bans Single Women from Teaching Posts
A rule prohibits unmarried women from serving as school teachers in Danville. The ban is not retroactive, allowing married teachers already on payroll to remain. All single teachers who enroll for the term will be dismissed.
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Cubs Drub Reds 11 to 7 in Batting Rampage
Chicago scored eleven runs against Cincinnati as Charley Root dominated with clean pitching and Hartnett belted a back breaking homer in the fifth. Red Luras and Adolpho Lugne were tagged for five runs and eight hits in the frame, while Reds’ Lucas Luque and Lubkeferth worked on the mound for the visitors.
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Chrysler Orders Shatter Records Amid Strong Demand
Detroit Sept 8 Chrysler announced orders for 54 417 cars for September shipments to Chrysler and Plymouth distributors and dealers. J W Frazer says this is the largest single month's order in the company’s history, with demand for the 75 and 65 models surpassing all prior records. The company has expanded production yet cannot meet the flood of orders from the United States Canada and overseas.
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CAUTIOUS BUYERS Read The Tribune Advertisement
Advertisement fragment urges careful shoppers to read The Tribune for deals and guidance. It hints at advertising content with cautious language and a call to engage with the paper for buying decisions.
Huge Inland Fish Seen in White River near Clerk's Ferry
Residents report a roughly 12 foot long fish sighting in the White River at Clerk's Ferry near Tuscola Indiana. Fishermen suspect a sturgeon though confirmation is awaited. The Tribune notes the unusual river creature attracting local interest.
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Chrysler pushes daily output to meet demand heavy orders
The dealer network reports ongoing urgency as Chrysler aims to accelerate shipments to all distributing points. Management notes persistent record highs weekly, with September output and orders surpassing prior peaks and single day highs of 1821, 1354, and 1270 cars, reflecting rapid production expansion.
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