Record Making Auto Strictly Stock Car
The Mitchell four model car used in the 7,500 mile 30 day sealed bonnet tour is identified as a stock Light Four Mitchell 1915. After inspection by A A A contest board official F. Edwards, the car met stock criteria with only minor wear from the test route. Engineers noted minimal engine wear, valves clean, brakes and clutch nearing routine service, and overall performance confirming stock status.
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Mitchell
Pittsburg
F. EB. Edwards
American Automobile Association
Contest Board
Mc. Howards
Carda
Mitehail-Lewis Motor Com
Iim
Fieginger
J. W. Bate
Miter Moter Company
Racine
Goodyear Safety First Movement Yields Fewer Injuries
A Goodyear report from Akron outlines the safety first campaign at the Usedyear factory. A central committee oversees division inspections and safety boxes invite employee suggestions. Only four injuries among 307 committee members marked notable progress, with foremen training programs and broader welfare efforts improving work conditions.
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Goodyear Tire and Trabfer Company
Akron
Ohio
Usedyear
Goodyear
Goodgene Iictory
Hospital Ana
Barney Oldfield Piles Up More Honors in 696 Mile Race
Wylie West reports results from the Los Angeles to Phoenix event. Barney Oldfield, in a Stutz, covered 696 miles in 23 hours 1 second to win first honors, with Nikrent second in a Paige and Beaudet third. All three winners used Firestone tires, and Oldfield made only one tire change. Severals racers drove from the southeast, including Hugh Miller from Paso Texas who won the El Paso race in 14 hours 36 minutes using Firestones.
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Wylie West
Firestone ‘Tire & Rubber Company
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Rockies
Barney
Nikrent
X Paige
Beaudet
Firestone
Paso
Texas
Hugh Miller
el Paso
Pope-Hartford
Buick Manager Reports Industry Returns to Normal Conditions
George P. D. McCutcheon, Buick southern manager, cites R H Collins stating strong nationwide evidence that commercial and financial conditions are returning to normal. He notes Buick’s prosperity, explains seasonal auto production cycles, and reports current output around 150 cars per day with no curtailment visible.
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George PD. McCutcheon
Buick Motor Company
R. H. Collins
United States
McGuteneon
Mouch
New Fluid Promises Big Auto Gains From Buckley Refining
Buckley Refining of Cincinnati markets a new automotive fluid claiming 50 to 190 percent more miles, speed and flexibility while reducing carbon deposits and smoke. It promises cylinders stay oiled, less overheating and knocking, and easier high gear running. Southeast offices open in Atlanta via Gulf States Supply to cover Georgia Florida and Alabama with extensive sales staff.
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Buckley Refining, Company
Cinginnati
Spéiik
Southeastern
Georgia
Florida
Alahama
Atlanta
Gulf ‘States
Capitals and Armies in World War Context
The piece argues capturing capitals does not end wars, noting historical instances where US capitals changed hands without final victory. It cites Howe’s 1777 Philadelphia move and a distant 18th century siege, suggesting strategic outcomes hinge on armies, not capitals. It mentions a future transport-led publication plan in London.
Unusual Interest in Dodge Brothers New Automobile
Unusual interest surrounds the 1916 Dodge Brothers model as secrecy melts and officials prepare public details on price and specifications. Dealers nationwide have visited the Detroit factory for demonstrations, expressing enthusiasm over ride, equipment, and performance.
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Dodge Bros
Dodgeros
Detroit
Sedan type of body grows very popular
The Velie Motor Vehicle company sales manager RR Bush notes growing demand for enclosed cars. He cites the sedan as a logical result of buyers seeking comfort without limousine formality and highlights the convertible coupe as a versatile, all-season option on the Bilnel Six chassis.
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RR Bush
Velie Motor Vehicle Company
Velie
Firestone aims for a strong year of business
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company leaders showcased optimism at the annual sales convention held at the factory. Field staff spent a week studying products and planning campaigns for the coming year. Construction at building operations continues as hammer and saw echo, signaling readiness to support increased sales efficiently.
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Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Firestone Activites
Firestone
Lightweight runabouts boost salesmen efficiency
Lawrence Moore of Saxon Motor cites a tabulation showing salesmen can cover twice the distance with cars, cutting per mile cost and boosting overall business. A rural oil man logged over 4000 miles in six months at 30 mpg, despite idle time. A varnish salesman tripled his business after buying a car, prompting firms to equip staff for greater prestige and productivity.
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Rock Bottom
Lawrence Moore
Saxon Motor Company
Ottoman Entry Shapes War and Peace Echoes
The piece notes Turkey’s entry into the great war and the likelihood of Italy Romania Greece and Bulgaria joining soon. It argues the ensuing peace will require handling Oriental allies and questions whether European powers can recover influence in the East as Turkey and other nations reassess alliances and terms after a Prussian victory or defeat.
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Turkey
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Italy
Romania
Greece
Bulgeris
Japan
Eneland
Belgium
Balkan
Egypt
South Seas
Europe
Eloquent Welcome Address By Georgia President in Savannah
Georgia state president delivers a formal welcome to the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Savannah. Speech reveres Confederate leaders, defends state sovereignty, lauds Georgia’s wartime role and pledges Southern unity and hospitality to the visiting delegation.
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Georgia
U.D.C
Savannah
United Daughters ‘of the Confederacy
Walter D. Lamar
the Confederacy
S Lee
Jackson
Davis
Lee
Republic
Congress
Washington
Daniel Webster
Jefferson Davis
Robert FE. Lee
United States
Harriet
Beecher
Alexander Stephens
Johnston
Gettysburg
Shitoh
Alfring
Daughters of the Confederacy
Grand Army of the Tepwolle
Jasper T. Darling
Tanner
Corporal Tanner
Grand Army
Shenandoah Valley
Appomatox
Norsheast
Neptune
Shane
Daughters of the Prec 1
Jesus
Igh
New Orleans
Arlington
Stevens
United Daughters of the Confederacy
National Cemetery
Beuce Sees Dankletg of Beuce Sees in Beerryburg Dawn
A stylized fragment paints a dawn scene over Beerryburg with vivid copper glow and iridescent nightfall. The prose hints at a historic, possibly fictional place, weaving sensory imagery and abstract night imagery without clear events or individuals.
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Berrysburg
Beuce
Brave Territorial work in Belgian battle described by eye witness
London reports detail bold actions of the London Scottish as part of a larger British effort near Ypres. The dispatch, written by an eye witness, covers October 31 to November 1, noting entrenched resistance under heavy fire, multiple German counterattacks, and the battalion’s gallantry despite losses. It highlights the first full territorial unit fighting alongside regulars, with operations around Messines Wytschaete and Neuve Chapelle, and mentions captured prisoners, aerial captures, and French-British cooperation in repelling assaults.
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London
Aventare
London Scottish
British Empire
Baturéay
Ihs
Ypres
Messines
Wytschaete
Fred
Lys
Germany
Witschaste
Armentieres
Neuve Caapelle
Nieuport
Wytschasta and
Hollebecke
Gersman
If Ye Ed Had the Nerve
A satirical item mocks wartime paper price hikes and shortages. It parodies notices from a newspaper column about subscription raises, advertising rates, obituary poems, church supper charges, and contraband shipments. It notes exaggerated wartime restrictions and odd penalties for overdue payments.
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Przemyal
Gulf of Obigesh
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Alabama
Barney Oldfield
Firestone Co
Arizona
Buick
Tne Rauauciponsenger
Brussels
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France
Berlin
Howe
Philadelphia
Brandywine
Willit Howe
Ameri
Boston
New York
Kaiser
Joffre
London Electric
London General Omoes Company
Courtney-Field Motor Co
West Harris Street
Capital City Club
Dodge Brothers
Antwrep
Antwerp
Advan
Troia Ot la Rue
Turst
Nota
Pennsylvania
Aliasissippi
Gulf
Chickamauka
Resaca
New Bapeehureh
Kennesaw Mountain
Peachtree Creek
Jonesboro
Army
Navy
Civil
Francis Bartow
Virginia
Confederacy
South
Cotton
Sidney Lanter
Ryen
James Ryder Randall
Maryland
Columbus
John
Gordon
Winnie Davis
Erwin
Gabbett
Raines
Miss Rutherford
Huaneheine
Orce
Ores
Cookee
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