Buick Cars Set Multiple World Records at Motordrome Opening
The Buick 16 set a world best in a five mile race with a time of 52.7 seconds, surpassing Alberto’s previous mark. The 10 mile race for the model 10-Buick broke the Atlante track record at 7 minutes 40.7 seconds. A second 10 mile run finished in 7 minutes 36.6 seconds, highlighting a remarkable display cited as among America’s best car racing showings.
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Meec
Nigking
Alberto
Indianapolis
Buick
Inflating Fires and Tire Air Methods Advised
A fragmented discussion extols higher tire air pressure to improve service and safety. It notes many tires are overloaded and recommends using the next larger standard size and increasing air. The piece emphasizes air as a key answer, highlighting improved performance when properly inflated.
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Siong
Warren Detroits Making a Record
Carmichael and Whitney Motor Car Company reports a strong past week in middle and south Georgia. Agencies closed several contracts and delivered cars to Ramspeck of Decatur Gs Gower of Monroe and Mrs Ben Graham of Bolton Ga. Two carloads will unload next week though all sold. orders booked after May 5. The Warren 20 earned praise in six races in Los Angeles with a sub hour 50 mile time.
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Carmichael & Whitney Motor Car Company
Warren-Detroit
Middle
South Georgia
M. Ramspeck
Decatur
Gs. O
Gower
Monroe
Ben Graham
Bolton
Carmichael
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Cal
Auto Cure for Catarrh and Bronchitis
Dr. A Visanska a noted Atlanta specialist writes in The Co-Operator April issue published by United States Motor Company. The Automobile as a Curative Factor in Catarrhal and Bronchial Troubles details his claim that an automobile aided his treatment of catarrh by affecting the discs of his horse and buggy for an automobile.
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A. Visanska
Atlanta
United States Motor Company
Visanaka
McNeal Reports Prosperous Business in Week
W. McNeal of the Southern Auto and Equipment Company reports an exceptionally good business week. In addition to strong activity in accessory supply repair and retreading, nine cars were sold. The firm is the state agent for the Lamberts and seeks a re- shipment due to exhausted inventory. Their care features a broad gauge tread adapted to southern roads.
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McNeal
Southern Auto and Equipment’ Company
Lamberts
Santhern
Noteworthy sale of the Haynes car model 19 tourer
The Corker Motor Car Company, advised by L Lenox of Nashville, sold a Haynes model 19 touring car to Hume, General Manager of the Cumberland Telephones Company. Lenox reports placing many cars in Nashville and surrounding Tennessee, which are popular with Tennesseans.
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Walladay
Corker Motor Car Company
L. Lenox
Nashville
Tenn
Hume
Cumberland Telephones Company
Lenox
Fain Hogle Co Buys Out Crockett Auto Business
The Fain Hogle Company purchases the automobile business of E. Crockett at 68 South Forsyth street to operate a general accessory supply and repair shop. Mr Hogle, formerly with Southern Auto and Equipment, will serve as a mechanic there.
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Bain Hogie Company
E. ¥. Crockatt
South
Forsyth Street
Mr. Hogle
Southern Auto and Equipment Company
A R Brown Again Selling Ford Cars in City
A R Brown resumes Ford car sales, previously connected with Interstate Sales Company. Described as an efficient dealer and valuable addition to the local auto trade, he returns as sales manager aiding in distribution and service.
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FORD
A. BR. .Brown
Ene Interstate Sales Company
Yariagar Hute
After Boxing Bout Death Struck Lundy
An after bout boxing tragedy reports Lundy killed following a six round sparring session with Joe OBrien of Cambridge. The Medical Examiner ordered the body sent to the city hospital morgue for examination.
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sBouton
Maxay
Boner
Joe Obrien
Cambridi
Ceton
Tatee
Seyarel
Ani
McGrath
Judge Hillyer Orator at Tifton Confederate Monument Opening
Judge George Hillyer of Atlanta will deliver the Memorial Day address at the unveiling of the Confederate monument in Tifton. Details of the ceremony were being finalized as the program was prepared for publication.
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Hillyer
Tifton
George Hillyer
Atlanta
A- Tifton
Hupmobile Scores a Perfect in Savannah Road Run
One Hupmobile secured a perfect score in the Savannah Automobile Club 175 mile endurance run between Savannah and Jacksonville over poor roads. Despite heavier, more powerful competitors, the Hupmobile excelled over two days. In Minnesota J B Keller drove a Hupmobile from Minneapolis to Breckenridge covering 250 miles in 12 hours and using ten gallons of gasoline, an average of 25 miles per gallon on rough roads.
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Savannah
Minnesota
J.B. Keller
Minneapolis
Breckenridge
Swartz named sales manager for Stevens Duryea firm
HH Swarty formerly with White Company has joined C H Johnson for Stevens Duryes, seeking two vantage waste for the location of salesgrooms and will stay at Forsyth Street offices until then. Johnson’s limited force previously led to quick sales. the change aims to organize operations as Stevens Duryes expand output.
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HH. J. Swarty
White Company
C.H. Johnson
Dieter
Stevens-Duryes
Forsyth Street
Johnson
Brevens-Duryea
Empty Salesroom Shows Humor at Carl H Page Co
At the Carl H Page Co in New York the sales floor sits empty aside from two photos and a humorous display. Regular factory shipments continue while a traveling representative gathers spare Chalmers cars from the deal in other cities.
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Carl H. Page Co
New York
Chalmers
Cara
Buys A Hudson Car Sells Six Horses
A Detroit visitor counted sixty four elestria and ganolins vehi cles in nine blocks, noting a taxtead ride. The witness believes the motor age is replacing horse power as physicians like Dr Hudson Hungebarger of Mount Hope Kansas say a single Hudson car can replace six horses and several rigs, easing long trips and night work.
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Sven
H. Hungebarger
Mount Hope
Kan
Jay
Hongsburser
Columbia Companies Protest Upheld In Los Angeles Phoenix Race
The Contest Board of the American Automobile Association backed Columbia Motor Car Company, declaring the Columbia era winner of the Los Angeles Phoenix road race held last November. The ruling reverses the referee and judges who had placed Columbia second after a wheel size dispute. Barrel Stone, driver for the rival, protested the initial decision.
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Butler
American Automobile Association
Columbia Motor Car Company
Columbia
Los Angeles
Cal
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Silent Seldens Debut In Twenty-Four Hour Brighton Race
Opening of the twenty four hour season at Brighton Beach New York May 38 and 14 marks the Selden car entering track competition. The Selden Motor Vehicle Company has long avoided racing while promoting touring performance. The stock car will race in standard form, claimed by Selden agents to offer high speed and touring suitability.
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Brighton Beach
New York
Selden
Selden Motor Vehicle Company
Giter
Ernest
M Qreay
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