Historic Scenes Along Lexington Concord Road in Massachusetts
An illustrated account recalls the April 19 1776 British march from Lexington to Concord in search of colonial powder stores. Minute men engaged at the Concord River bridge, repelling the British toward Lexington. British casualties totaled 273 to the colonial 49. The road now forms part of state boulevards attracting tourists for scenery and historic associations.
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Lexington
Concord
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Lexington Green
Boston
Concord River
Atlantic Ocean
New York State
Fisk Ruber Co
Sasnett Handles the Chevrolet at Auto Show
Mr Boll Sasnett will recommend the Chevrolet to show visitors as the best value in the $490 range. The Chevrolet has become popular since Sasnett took the agency and a demonstration can be arranged at the exhibit or on West Clayton Street.
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Lasnett
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Carburetor Heat Prevents Gas Condensation After Stops
Leaking carburetors are common and may drip after stopping a motor. Condensation causes temporary leaks in many cases, while heavy gas requires extra heat to remove condensate. Applying heat to the carburetor is the recommended remedy.
Studebaker Showroom Opens on Prince Avenue
Talmage Hardware Co local Studebaker agent unveils new showroom quarters on Prince Avenue next to the Motor Life Oiling Station. Mr B H Scott will present the cars and invite visitors to witness the famed Studebaker engine pulling a hill.
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Talmage Hardware Co
Studebaker
Prince Avenue
Motor Life
America
B. H. Scott
Switch Off Motor When Filling Tank
After a recent explosion injuring several, a major oil company orders all patrons to stop engines while refueling. In Peoria Illinois a car with running motor ignited gasoline vapors causing a serious blast, prompting the safety decree.
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Maxwell Exhibit Sparks Interest at Clarke County Show
The Clarke County Motor Car Co. led by manager Joe H. Downs features Maxwell, praised as a top value car for 1917. Downs will personally oversee the Maxwell display, aiming to replicate spring sales and attract buyers at the fall show.
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Clarke County Motor Car Co
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Automobile shipments rise in August amid car shortages
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce reports 18 254 car loads shipped in August up from 16 000 the year before and 18 079 in July 1915. Despite 10 000 more cars in service, freight car shortages persist. Advertise your wants.
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National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Harmonizing Traffic Regulations Falls to A A A
Washington Oct 11 The American Automobile Association faces harmonizing uniform traffic laws across states and cities as motor vehicle use grows. Chairman Osborne S Yellett says the task is urgent to reduce dangerous conditions and align rules amid rapid road and urban traffic expansion.
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Washington, D.C
American Automobile Association
Osborne S. Yellett
Petter
A. A.A. Legislative Board
Lexington Green and the Road to Concord in Revolutionary Times
Tourists flock to Lexington Green in Eastern Massachusetts each summer. On April 19, 1775 British regulars from Boston clashed with locals at Lexington, killing sixteen patriots and sparking mass resistance. Modern roads link Paul Revere’s route to Harington House and historic homes as visitors tour the scene in comfort.
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Power plant proposal eyed to solve traffic woes
A plan for a new power plant with 3 dem 100 feet high towers and a $100,000,000 price aims to develop 2,000,000 electrical horsepower from Niagara Rapids. The project seeks Canadian government approval. In Harrisburg a wiring campaign notes over 1,000 old houses connected to electric work while Nashua mills add electric motors totaling over 3,000 horsepower.
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Overland Agency Paul Smith Manga
The Overland Co. markets popular priced automotives under 1000 dollars led by the Overland model line. Paul H. Smith manages the local agency as Ford rivals gain sales among budget cars in the region.
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Overland Agency
Paul Smith
Overland
Overland Co
Paul H
Overland Showrooms and Electric Heating in Public Works
The article describes Overland showroom locations on West Washington Street and notes a hospital kitchen delivery system using a rubber-tired truck with an electric heater. It reports Central stations in America spending over 2 million dollars yearly to educate the public on electricity and mentions Buffalo street commissioners planning gas and arc street replacements.
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White House
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