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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1913
Page
3
Southern branch manager W C Mahoney of Cartercar discusses a thriving automobile market. He notes buyers increasingly seek real cars, favors the Cartercar for simple, friction drive and smooth transmission, and explains dealers stay in the business due to demand and reliability.
New Haven November 15 Yale won its annual chess match with Princeton today taking four games and drawing the remaining two.
Detroit November 15. Ford Motor Company reports 185000 cars produced in the 1913 season ending September 30. The Ford foundry uses giant conveyors to move molten steel to molds, cutting walking time for molders and boosting efficiency. About 17,000 men work in the parent plant plus thousands more at assembly sites and the Ford plant in Gatineau, Canada.
Former lawn tennis champion Doherty plans a return to competition as England eyes regaining the Davis Cup next year. Since relinquishing the title in 1907 he has appeared rarely in public, but is said to still be in the front rank. London report dated November 15.
An Atlanta fundraiser for the Home for the Blind aims to stage a December 6 entertainment featuring recitations and songs by prominent citizens students and schoolgirls. Gold medals will be awarded and committees led by Mrs Peel and Mrs Felder coordinate efforts with many local leaders named in charge of contests and organization.
Studebaker prepares a new delivery car blending gasoline power with electric starting and lighting. Built on a heavy duty chassis with a Four engine, it features a governor, full floating rear axle, 34x4%4 inch tires, left steer, and center control. Available with panel or express body and canopy top at 1150 dollars, with deliveries expected in a few weeks.
The Constitution reports Georgia beat Auburn by 12 to 6 in last year’s matchup. Georgia secured the only touchdown and extra point, while Auburn was limited to a single field goal.
The Cole Motor Car company of Indianapolis reports a $1,000,000 increase in sales for the first quarter of the 1914 season compared with the same period last year. Capital stock was raised to $1,090,000, a new $200,000 four story factory addition is under construction, and the Standardized Car gains strong market reception from Atlantic to Pacific and across Canada.
Some people neglect their clothes, harming appearance and wear, while others, spending the same money, stay smart and their attire lasts two or three times longer. J. D. Anderson, general sales manager, notes the parallel.
The notice urges drivers to avoid tire trouble by driving properly and ensuring tires and tubes are in good condition. It stresses following tire builders' inflation instructions and using the correct air pressure range rather than guessing, promising savings on tire bills.
The text warns that slight tire slack may go unnoticed yet hurts fuel and tire life. It advises gradual engine warm up before driving and stresses caution on new macadam surfaces, noting cold weather amplifies engine saving benefits and urging careful driving.
Advice emphasizes smooth starts and gentle stops to preserve tires. Warnings against hard braking and rapid starts highlight a safer driving approach.
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