Rubber Tire Cooling Holes Aimed At Reducing Heat
The Swinehart Tire and Rubber Company reports extensive tests on heat in solid rubber tires. Holes molded in the tread extend to the base to draw internal heat away, reducing tread deterioration, preventing skidding, and extending tire life. The study notes cold weather internal heat and hot weather surface friction as key factors.
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Bethy
Shires
Schnehbert
Swinehart Yire and Rubber Company
European royal car import push gains slow traction
European officials limit motor sars for crowned heats, resisting American autos. Odessa agent for Stoddart Dayton claims royal orders won, shipping a car to Russia's czar aboard the next New York steamer.
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Europe
Odessa
Stoddart-Dayton
Ban
Stratford
Ena
Russia
New York
Collapsible limousine a new Columbia feature
The Columbia Motor Car Company built for H. Runkel a Knight car with a collapsible body blending limousine protection with open touring car features. The design preserves seating, adds removable side windows for weather adaptability, and offers quick convertibility without changing capacity or seating arrangement.
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Columbia Motor Car Company
H. Runkel
Columbia Knight
Non-skid tire with reinforced tread gains traction
The tire claims to be the only non-skid on the market with holes to displace rubber at the sides, increasing height and wear life. It asserts greater resiliency than solid tires, protects the car mechanism, and supports higher speeds. A Swinhart demountable fastening is featured, promising strong traction at upcoming auto shows with many units shown on trucks.
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Swinhart
Train to Indianapolis for Southern Automobile Races
A special train plan via Atlanta Automobile and Accensary Association will depart May 1 for Indianapolis to serve spectators and party members heading to the Disautomobile races. The train may attach to regular service if needed, with dining car meals and comfortable arrangements. Notables listed include H. D. Alexander of Alexander Leeward Company, W. D. Alexander of the Sybite Company, J. Levi, M. Nabora, Boson Hill, Dolph Walker, and many others, awaiting final decisions on reservations.
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Atlanta
Tnaianapolis
Crescent
Cary
Indianapolis
Union Station
H. D. Alexander
Alexander, Leeward Company
W. D. ‘Alexander
The
Sybite Company
J. H. Levi
M. Nabora
Boson Hill
Dolph Walker
Charles Pagett
Eugene Haynes
J. QO. Harris
George W. Hanson
Harry Gene Frank J. Long
G. C. Hobson
Jacksonville
Benson Named New Sales Manager for Studebaker
Ernest R. Benson, formerly Cadillac sales head for five years, is appointed sales manager of the Studebaker Corporation. The move is viewed as highly significant for the auto trade, reflecting Benson’s record in advancing high grade car sales and service networks. He cites Studebaker’s strong resources and favorable business atmosphere as key to extending his sales philosophy.
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Ernest R. ‘Benson
Studebaker Corporation
Benson
Cadillac Motor Car Company
Ima
Ich
Studabaker
Eld Coud
Goodyear Sees Growth in Foreign Trade 1911
The Bureau of Statistics reports US exports in 1911 totaled 2 092 375 041, the highest since 1907. Goodyear vice president C W Seiberling says American manufacturers are awakening to foreign markets, with South America and Latin America growing as shipping facilities improve and trade rises. Goodyear ships pneumatics and tires globally, with large orders to Cuba Manila and to New Zealand and Australia.
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Bureau of Statistics
Washington
United States
C. W. Seiberling
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Department
South America
Mr. Selberkng
Latin America
Goodyear Company
Goodyear Tires
Cuba
Manila
New Zealand
Australia
Flanders Motorcycles Endurance Contest Entry
In the 200 mile reliability run from Stocklyn to Southampton and back two Flanders motorcycles entered by amateurs Fred Voelker and Eugene Miller earned two perfect scores and two gala medals. G W Hanson, state dealer for Flanders, says the brand will push into major endurance events while prioritizing reliability over top speed.
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Flanders
Stocklyn
Southampton
Invincible Club
Fred Voelker
Eugene Miller
G. W. Hanson
Ford Factory Ships 603 Cars in 840 Minutes
In a remarkable display of efficiency Ford Motor Company reduced working day wages to 18 percent and demonstrated that scientific time management could offset higher payroll. Last week output peaked with 603 cars shipped, setting a one day record and proving the factory’s theory.
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Ford Factory
Ford
Fire Wagon Saves Over $1000 In Two Years
Chief Pitt of Middletown reports Pope Hartford auto chemical saved money vs horse drawn gear over two years. Auto answered 139 alarms and cost 99.68 while horse gear cost 1909.41. Auto shows big savings even before faster response is counted.
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Pitt
Middletown
Pope-Hartford Auto Chemical
Vane- Hartford
Bettes Finds Hupp Popular in Atlanta Territory
Jr. Bettes arrives in Atlanta as state dealer for Hupmobile declaring the car already very popular in the region. He emphasizes exclusive representation and speaks to local interest in the automobile and its market potential.
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Bettes
Hupp
Jr. Bettes
Atlanta
Cadillac Electric Starter Powers Steep Ohio Hill Test
An Ohio test proves the Cadillac Electric starting device has enough torque for severe cold and stiff engines. On a steep hill, spark plugs were removed to show only the starter supplied power. The Cadillac system also powers lighting with automatic recharging during drive, and all 1912 Cadillacs include this starting and lighting plant.
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Ohio
Cadillac
Uncle Sam's Gum and Autos for Hungarians
Leopold Kulka of the Hungarian government portrays Hungarians as American mad expressing admiration for chewing gum and cars. He spoke with F R Bump of the R C H Corporation during a Detroit plant visit, illustrating how a blueblooded Hungarian youth feels American when shaved, gum in pocket, and behind an American car wheel.
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Leopold Kulka
F. R. Bump
R-C-H Corporation
Detroit
Hungarian buyers eye Detroit cars as Kulka wins agency
The text notes American automakers from Detroit are favorites in Hungary. Kulka secured the agency for the $960 Eng Heh style R C H in Europe. It links American mustaches and gum chewers as cultural stereotypes, reflecting a period view of American style and industry.
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Kulka
Detroit
Hungary
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