War Will Prove Help to America in War Time
A London cable from John N. Willys, president of Willys-Overland, argues the European war will boost American business and especially the auto industry. He notes opportunities for U S trade, predicts higher farm prices, and states European restrictions will open markets for American cars and wheat exports amid wartime demand.
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John N. Willys
Wllye-Overland Company
London
England
Willys
Europe
United States
George Parish
Tom
Atlantic
Enrona
America
Srain
British Isles
Glasgow
Scotland
Fielda
Maxwell Unveils 25 Model At 695 Dollars In News
Maxwell Motor Co announces the new 25 model priced at 695 dollars. President Walter B. Flanders touts features from a thousand-dollar car, promising rapid sales and expanded production in Detroit Dayton and Newcastle. The 26 model gains several advances and is highlighted as a strong value.
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Maxwell
Maxwell Motor Co., Inc
Detroit
Mich
Times
Maxwell Motor Company
Walter B. Flanders
Maxwell Motor Company, Incorporated
Dayton
Newcastle
Maxwell ‘Motor Company
Gray & Davis Electric
Splitdorf Company Guards Rights Over High Tension Magneto
Splitdorf Electrical of Newark prepares to sue infringers as its high tension magneto, used in thousands of autos nationwide, faces patent protections. Manager WT St Ange notes the installation method matters most, with gear driven United States models cited as protected and profitable for American farmers.
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WT. St. Ange
Splitdorf
Splitdorf Magneto Boosts Ford Power and Simplicity
Splitdorf engineers highlight a high tension magneto for Ford cars that increases efficiency, reduces gasoline use, and delivers constant power. They emphasize easy installation using standard Ford bolts and interchangeable parts, noting wide popularity and strong factory protection.
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Ford
Bplitgorf
Splitdorf Electrical Engineers
Willlie Ritchie to Raise Weight for Future Fights
James J. Cordelt reports Willie Ritchie plans to fight at heavier weights than the lightweight limit in the U S, aiming for 133 pounds for key matches while 135 remains preferred by some rivals. Discussions of rivalries with Packey McFarland and Fred Welsh center on weight terms and potential high gate receipts if a New York bout occurs.
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James J. Cordelt
New York
West
Willie Ritchie
Wilfie
Wille
Fred Welsh
Freddie
Ritchie
London
McFarland
Ritchié
Packey
Ad Wolgsst
Nelson
Wolgist
Jim Coffroth
Charia White
Foo
Teltchie
Willie
Packey Melarland
Doeber
Italy Remembers in Triple Alliance Context
The article reflects on Italy’s role in the triple alliance with Germany and Austria, questioning how Italy can share in Austria’s attack on Serbia. It recalls Austria’s past oppression of Italy during unification efforts, notes past English and French support, and contrasts current alignment with historical tensions and loyalties.
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Tom
Italy
Germany
Austria
England
France
Pruada
Rubber situation declared serious and dire
In an interview Firestone Tire president in Akron discusses the crude rubber crisis. He notes over 60 percent of US crude rubber comes from the Far East but current shipping bans cut off vessels, forcing possible South American supply. He expects a drop in prices when navigation resumes but warns transportation remains the main hurdle and October weather in Brazil delays tapping.
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H. & Firestone
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
Firestone
United States
Far East
Ava
Mediterranean
Pacific Ocean
Fencing Europe as Basis for U S War Force
The piece argues that if the United States mobilized by population parallels to Serbia, an army of about 72 million could result, noting Balkan depopulation and praising Latvia style mobilization. It outlines Serbia Latvia style compulsory service and a three-band structure, with strict nationality rules during service.
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Baltimore Sun
Balkans
United States
Near East
Bulgaria
Servia
Turkey
Enda
Caf
Theraost
Studebaker reports strong auto demand despite war impact
Sales manager Oller cites no effect of European turmoil on U S auto market. Detroit plant runs 150 cars daily, with orders for $540,000 in one day and dealers seeking stock for fall business. Export plans await improved conditions while European demand is expected to rise later.
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Europe
Detroit
Studebaker Corpotation
Oller
Studebaker
Ouler
Still a Slave in The wnattone monthly tale excerpt
A traveler questions an old man about freedom after the war. Uncle Erastus insists he never had freedom, claiming he was married and remained in servitude rather than liberated by emancipation. The dialogue reveals enduring bondage perceptions in the southern context postwar.
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Erastus
Sun
Miscellaneous Figures On Southern League Race
Miscellaneous figures show Southern League leaders in categories like sacrifice hits, stolen bases, double plays, passed balls, strikeouts, bases on balls, hit batters, and WHIP pitches. Birmingham leads in several, with Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, Mobile, and Chattanooga also posting notable totals across categories.
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Southern League
Bacrifice Hite
Atlants
Birmingham
Nashville
Memphia
Montgomery
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Mobile
Memphis
Atlanta
Mobilis
Irmingham
Mamphia
Chattanoogs
New Orleana
Follo Montgomery
Chattancoes
Bimingham
Mrs Lajoie Drives 24 Children in Cleveland Joy Ride
Mrs Lajoie and Napoleon Lajoie inspire a citywide charity outing as about 2900 youngsters ride with car owners including Fred Carey and Jude H Lee from the Cleveland Automobile Club. The event funds amusements at a lake beach with free entertainment and over 3000 dollars raised for needy children.
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Napoleon Lajoie
Light motor winning favor of autoists
Reports from daily tests of the Jeffery light motor show notable speed and efficiency. A Jeffery six reached 15 mph in 12 seconds under stopwatch timing, with speeds from 3 to 38 mph on city streets. An endurance run from Chicago to Peoria covered 160 miles using 10 gallons of gasoline and one quart of oil, averaging 16 miles per gallon.
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Thomas B. Jeffery Company
Jeffery
America
Pontiac
WC. Graves
State Reformatory
Chicago
Peoria
A. M. Robbing
Centaur Motor Company
Goodyear Explains Tire Price Increase Causes
Goodyear explains tire price hikes citing surging crude rubber costs driven by World War I, with supply from London Singapore Para and Antwerp. Disruption of exchange, belligerent ships, and insurance withdrawals halted rubber movement, but Goodyear says it can meet normal demand.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Wes
United States
London
Bingapore
Para
Antwerp
Englah
Channel
South Sea
Baltic Seat
Atlantic
Pacific
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