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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1915
Page
13
A Reo dealer guides a tour of the testing department where dynamometers and electrical gear measure every motor, transmission, and chassis. Generators produce 450 horsepower to power the plant as a controlled test aims to guarantee the car’s quality and low service costs.
President W DuPre of the Johnson Voto Car company is cited for boosting Chevrolet sales in the state. His influence helped Flint, Michigan parent company approve a new assembling plant in Atlanta at 26 Edgewood Avenue to serve the entire South, potentially affecting Johnson Motor Car distribution on Pesontree Street in the north Georgia area.
Ira Thomas, former athletic catcher, acted as scout for Connie Mack last summer and recalls tips from Billy Sullivan. Sullivan mentions two promising infielders Barry of the Red Sox and Eddie Colling of the White Sox as potential choices. Florida signs Indiana for a Bloomington game in November. 1918 football schedule released with targets Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mercer, Auburn, and Indianapolis games noted.
The Enger Twin Six has arrived in Atlanta for public demonstrations starting Monday at the Georgia Motor Car Company salesroom on Peachtree Street. Georgia dealers from Macon, Columbus, Waycross, Albany, Eastman and many others will attend a week of displays and a planned dealer convention. the car carries a 31095 price and the company promotes strong after sales service with a staff member returning from Cincinnati to assist.
Speedometer gains favor as city raises speed limit to 12 miles per hour, replacing 9. City officers vow enforcement and Recorder George L Johnson warns of penalties. Atlanta Speedometer Co. manager AO Unger offers Stewart speedometers and a new automatic Ford starter for $40 with claims of easy installation and reliable air operation.
After weeks of conferences the peace plan for organized baseball stalls as independent interests and the national and American leagues fail to reach a definite proposition. Garry Herrmann says no progress, while factions blame each other for the failure. Federal league magnates and Chicago talks add tension as meetings end without agreement.
Miller Rubber of Akron Ohio adds three acres of floor space with a six story building and additional one story structures boosting capacity. President Jacob Pfeffer cites public praise for quality driving growth as Miller tires gain surgeon trust and demand. Manager WoGrap notes rising Miller tire sales and Cramp expects a strong year in the tire business.
At the annual meeting of the American Golf Association in New York the executive committee will recommend awarding the three national championship events to one of several clubs. Candidates listed include Merion, Philadelphia Country Club, Glen Oaks, Long Island, Piping Rock, Locust Valley, Minnesota Club, Minneapolis Country Club, Detroit Country Club, Inglewood, New Haven Country Club, Greenwich Country Club, Belmont Springs, and Waverly.
Telegram states Hollier Eights will be delivered as before with no interruption. It notes Briscoe Motor Company has acquired Jackson plants and some equipment from Ludwig and Morton and that remaining Hollier Wight production continues at Chelsea factories.
G Blount manager of Blount Carriage and Buggy at 447 Peachtree Street will host a Chalmers factory service expert for two to three weeks. The specialist arrives Monday and all owners of Chalmers cars are urged to bring their vehicles for free inspections regardless of year or model.
The Birth of a Nation screens at the Atlanta all week with matinees daily. Tickets go on sale Monday at 9 a.m. for advance seating.
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