Studebaker Posts April Sales Gain and New Endurance Records
Studebaker announces April production and sales near 14,500 units, up from 12,900 a year ago, continuing monthly gains since September. The company highlights records set by the Commander, Dictator, Erskine Six, and President Eight, including a 5,000 mile stock Dictator run in under 4,800 minutes and a President endurance run averaging 72.525 mph.
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A. R. Erskine
Studebaker Corporation of America
Studebaker
Erskine Six
President
Erskine
Used car market rising in Chevrolet outlook
Chevrolet executive R H Grant argues the used car now holds a pivotal place in the auto market as dealers move hundreds of thousands of new cars while selling large numbers of used units. He notes trade-ins widen price ranges and model variety, aiding overall car ownership and industry gains.
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Detroit
Mich
R. H. Grant
Chevrolet Motor Company
Europe
Grant
Chevrolet
United States
Buick
Haskins Community News Highlights Local Visits and Health
Mrs John Godlove Haskins correspondent reports Robt McCreedy underwent tonsil removal in Iowa City and foot correction at a children's hospital, returning home Wednesday. Marjorie Edwards and Ethelyn Albright visited Mona Edwards in Gladwin, with Marjorie remaining to Tuesday. Other notes cover farm work, family visits to Wayland Oxford and Town City, and community updates on weather and schooling activities.
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E. F. Frey
Dora Bean
Haskins
Spessard
Fairfield
Turner
M. Albright
Delbert
Kenneth
Oxford
L. H. Bernis
Marian
Harlan Arduser
Ryan
Mt. Pleasant
Hazen
Ainsworth
F. M. Farrington
Mathess
Chag, Bruegge
L. C. James
Cole Junction
I. B. Rabinold
Rodney Rabinold
Hillsboro
Edgar ~Rabinold
Breers
Columbus Junction
J. B. Rabinold
Dale Ebner
Sunset Park
Motor Vehicle Registrations Reach 23 Million Mark in 1927
More than twenty three million motor vehicles were registered in 1927. The Bureau of Public Roads reports a total registration of 23,127,315 vehicles from state authorities, reflecting rapid growth in automotive use across the nation.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Utah
Arizona
New York
California
Ohio
Illinois
Texas
New Jersey
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Buick Valve-in-Head Engine Delivers Power Across Fields
Buick promotes its valve-in-head engine as a proven high power design across land, sea, and air. The article notes victories in Indianapolis races and records set by Segrave Campbell and Lindbergh. It highlights Buick four wheel brakes as a Buick pioneer and traces the engine’s success through major events since 1910.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Hoosier City
Buick Motor Company
Buick
Indianapolis
Segrave
Campbell
Daytona Beach
Lindbergh
Paris
Broadcasting Promo For Blue Ribbon Gas And Valvoline Oil
A radio broadcast by Washington Oil Company promotes Blue Ribbon Gas from two stations in North Iowa and East Washington. Randolph Kelsey handles the East Washington studio while Don Applegate runs the North Iowa facility. The ad urges motorists to use Blue Ribbon Gas and Valvoline motor oil as superior products.
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Washington Oil Company
Blue Ribbon Radio Commission
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Don Applegate
East
Washington
Bale Leaves to Teach at Lewis Next Year
An unnamed source notes Bale will not return as their teacher next year and will instead take a teaching position at Lewis Ta. The report hints at changes in staff assignments for the upcoming academic term.
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Bale
Lewis
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West Side
West Madison St
Flint, Mich
General Motors Corporation
F. M. Ritchey
Washington, Own
Randolph Kelsey
East Washington ST
Hick
Dearborg Independent
Motor Coach Service
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Katona
Dar Rapids
A. M
Iowa CI
Orav
Ford
Tudor
Tucker & Eicher
Washington, Iowa
Washington Oil Co
A Home Company
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