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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1929
Page
39
Nash Motors reports the 400 series marked its first anniversary with a sales record. From June 21 1928 to June 20 1929 shipments reached 168,269 cars, surpassing any prior twelve months by thousands. The period added 32,748 units beyond the previous high.
Increase in Pennsylvania gasoline tax took effect July 1 boosting price by one cent per gallon to four cents. Legislation requires all gas sellers to post bonds within thirty days and bond coverage for owners with multiple stations.
The Auburn Automobile Company unveils a front wheel drive model with a 167 inch wheelbase, named in honor of E J Cord who has led the firm for five years. The Cord reportedly reaches seventy miles per hour and will be available as sedan sedan phaeton cabriolet and brougham variants.
A new rear view mirror appears designed to show the road behind and on both sides. The glass curvature, about fifteen inches long, enables wide vision. A second curvature of the same radius from top to bottom reduces image distortion.
Illinois routes report open segments in Maywood and Des Plaines area with detours on St. Charles road and US 20 along Melrose Park. Numerous detours across Illinois and Indiana include washout repairs, temporary structures, and closures from Chicago area to Fort Sheridan and Kowgogo.
Van Sicklen Corporation reveals a large vanity and smoking set contract with Chrysler Corporation. About 28,000 sets are expected monthly across Chrysler De Soto and Dodge models.
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