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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1915
Page
14
Mr. Wymer of Studebaker discusses how buyers scrutinize owning costs and mechanical design. He notes demand for accessible, repair‑friendly engineering, highlighting seven accessibility areas and Studebaker’s features that ease maintenance and reduce total ownership time and expense.
Curious letters to Diamond Tire question the real identity of Mister Squeegee a fictional ad figure. A Oklahoma reader asks if he is a real person once named Eliszbee in West Virginia and wonders about his connection to a long ago friend with an umbrella.
A Boston show week spectacle featured a 1911 Maxwell carrying thirteen men weighing 2075 pounds up a 3000 yard incline at over 20 percent grade in 1 minute 27 seconds. Thousands witnessed the ascent and photographers captured the event for a famous weekly motion picture.
W M Anthony, efficiency wizard of Maxwell Motor Sales, spoke in Los Angeles to bankers and business leaders outlining success rules. He claimed Maxwell rose from 33rd to 3rd among manufacturers in six months and did more business than the prior year. He is noted as an organizer of efficiency systems and campaign auditor for the Republican Party.
A vast Studebaker oil painting titled A working day at the Studebaker automobile plant anchors the Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco. The five by forty four foot canvas, weighing about a half ton, required New York painters Grant Wright and Harry F Byrnes to render a bird’s eye view of twelve Detroit and South Bend factories with 35 000 windows. A flash dimmer lighting system simulates dawn to night across the panorama, showing two minutes of a full day at the plant as visitors watch the scene change through lighting effects.
Goodyear reports rising sales of cord tires for gasoline vehicles after initial electric car focus. Experts cite advantages of non skidding cords, higher mileage, quick acceleration, and improved comfort, with ongoing contracts and the All-Weather Trend aiding growth as motorists increase.
On March 27 three men robbed Alexander A. Ogilbie paymaster of a steam heating company of $1,900 as he stepped from a street car on the upper east side. The robbers fled and police were in pursuit. The event occurred late today as officers were responding to a separate shift change.
Directors of the Cincinnati Nationals acknowledge a dispute between Manager Herzog and Secretary Stephens at Covington Louisiana. Herzog claims absolute control over playing responsibilities under his 1915 1916 contract and vows no director interference. The club will review duties with Herzog upon his return to settle misunderstandings and avoid litigation with the hotel and other clubs.
Lawrence Moore of Saxon Motor reports a record start to the year with over 2,500 new Saxon roadsters shipped since January and growing orders. He notes buyers now seek value, low first cost, light weight, and electric lights with starters, signaling a shift from price to service and economy in automobile buying.
Barney Oldfield continues a string of victories powered by Firestone tires. He won a 100 mile road race in Tucson on March 20 at 86 mph average over rough desert roads without a stop, using the same Firestone tires that carried him 800 miles to victory on prior events. Firestones have backed many major wins including the Los Angeles to Phoenix race and other pivotal road events, with drivers Jules Goux, Boop Burman, Louis Disbrew, Url Cooper, Jim Parsons and Spencer Wisnart among those celebrated by the brand.
Mobile March 27 Receiver Owen of the New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago railroad announced the appointment of E. D. Mogan as general superintendent with headquarters at Laurel, Mississippi. The Public Defenders' Association was organized here with John F. Fyivell, an attorney, appointed the first defender to offer free services to youths arraigned without counsel in boys' court Monday.
Little Rock Ark March 27 Special With the Travelers in camp President Manager Bob Allen begins shaping a winning team from scraps of the old Montgomery club. Infield is rebuilt with Gibby Gibson and Lil Artha Marcan at key positions, Jim Manes to handle short, Champlain possibly at third, with Hrautigan and Hays among infield options. Pitching features Lively East Roth Day and Larhsen new from Pittsburg. Moran, Shaw, Daly, Jantzen vie for outfield spots. World three cushion tournament opens with Kieckheifer beating Bilis 50 47 in 62 innings.
The Overland Bowling team from the Willys Overland plant in Toledo will travel to Peoria for the national bowling tournament the week of March 21, following their Ohio championship. Employees of Willys Overland, chosen from a 799-man winter league, will represent the company in state and national contests, part of Mr Willys effort to promote team play among 8,600 Toledo workers.
Waycross Ga March 20 Special Waycross baseball fans fear the 1915 Georgia State league season. Only two of the 1914 players likely back, Charlie Anderson returning from Douglas to third and Joe Antley a southpaw in touch with the local association. President Fred Brewer works to fill gaps, with no manager named and decisions to come after most players report. Brewer plans to assemble the team himself, relying on twenty five years of experience to deliver a capable lineup. Authorities note teams have faced luckless stars from distant regions, and authentic prospects should be known before transportation ends.
Ten Metter High school boys won Athletic Badges presented by The Atlanta Constitution under the State High School association. At Matter Gas March, twelve boys competed. ten earned badges in two classes. Bronze pins went to High Kennedy Sammie Trapnel Walter Groover Gus Williams and George Trapnell. Silver pins awarded to Louis Kennedy B K Register Perry Trapueil Algia Collins Charley Spivey. Pins forwarded to the superintendent for distribution.
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