Overland 1915 Model 80 Sets Fuel Economy Records
An Overland 1915 Model 80, tested in Chicago under Chicago Automobile Club supervision, achieved 24.2 miles per gallon on 53-test gasoline with four passengers aboard. The test covered economy, acceleration, low throttle, and hill climbs, including a standing start to 89 mph in 12.5 seconds and a climb to 18 mph on Hubbard’s mill. The manufacturer notes owners report 15–16 miles per gallon in ordinary use.
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Aiuch
Chicago
P.3. Edwards
Chicago Automobile Club
Hubbard's Mill
Ghicas
Tech High School Dominates Cartersville 57 0 in Easy Victory
Tech High School routed Cartersville High 57 to 0 on Grant Field. Tech outmatched the visitors, who were slower and less practiced, while Tech showed strong end runs by W Bedell and line plunges by Harland. Key plays included Fincher tackling and Vine Glenreath receiving praise for defense. Next Friday Tech meets Chattanooga High on Grant Field.
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Tech High School
Cartersville High
Grant Field
Cartersville
Tech High
Pierce
Knight
Glreath
W. Bedell
Harland
Fincher
Chattanooga High School
Grantfeild
Lne-An- Cartersville
Danyers
Hynde Paitin
Golvera Hammond
Hooper Crouch
Edmiston Whitamson
Dimpeon Bympson
Fincher Perce
Smith
Waldeup
Paria Gilreath
Tip
Bade Knight
Parmales Smith
IL - Harlan
Parker
Harlan
Bedell
Parmares
Goat Atver
Refores
Davis
Georgia Tech
Wal Reynolds
Tech
CS. Culver
Dan Cupid Busy in Thomasville
Thomasville Ga October 17 One business which south Georgia can boast of a showing no l effects from the war on Europe is the matrimonial market which is up to the top notch Not in many years have there been so many Thomasville people getting married and the town is abuzz with marriage plans and engagements.
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Thomasville
South Georgia
Unable to Paint Town Red Without a Trace
A reflective quip on how even the most skilled reveler cannot escape leaving a mark. The saying suggests that bold actions in social life inevitably reveal themselves in some way.
Army Navy Game to Be Held in Philadelphia in November
Secretary Daniels announced a plan approved by Secretary Daniels and Secretary Garrison for the Army Navy football game to be played in Philadelphia this year likely in November. An agreement with Annapolis and West Point officials is practically assured, with a five year plan allowing alternating selection of sites.
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Washington
Daniele
Navy
Garrison
Philadelphia
Annapolia
West Point
Daniels
Army
Mitchell Light Four on 7500 mile reliability tour ends near New York
The 1915 Mitchell Light Four, on its 7500 mile reliability tour since September 23, nears completion after traversing severe roads and weather. Drivers W H Hasley Frank Zirbes and Ray Barnett report no tool needs and praise the car’s simplicity and durability despite a collision that bent a front axle and damaged the front.
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Mitchell
New York
Col
Mitchell Light Four
Glea Gon
Mitchell 1916
Chicago
W. H. Hasley
Williams- Hasley Motor Car Company
Pittsboro
Frank Zirbes
Glidden Pathfinding
Ray Barnett
Mitenell
South Bend
Detroit
Tologdo
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Metropolis
New England
Mitchell-Lewis 30000-mile reliability car tours Midwest
A 3000 mile reliability car from Mitchell-Lewis Motor Company is touring the middle western states under the charge of Hassey Zirbes and Barnett with O. G. Friend guiding. The team predicts a timely completion of the route and a mile record near the test limit, after which the hood will be unsealed for a thorough motor inspection and the tour's results announced.
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Mitchell-Lewis Motor Company
Middle Western
Back to Pen for Pigs in Kingsland Vote
Waycross Ga October 17 A narrow margin of one vote relegates hogs from city prominence to back yards. Kingsland council faced a hot hog issue with petitions for and against hogs running at large and a final vote approving a hog law to take effect early in November.
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Waycross
Kingsland
Council of
Visit Sewanee Round Trip Fare Promises Deals
Round trip rate listed as six dollars and sixty cents with stepping car accommodations. Tickets go on sale October 11 through October 20, with advance purchase advised.
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Sewanee
Hupmobile Introduces Removable Tops for Winter Driving
The Hup Mobile company announces removable Sedan tops for touring cars and removable coupe tops for roadsters to enable winter use. No extra tools needed, just a screwdriver and mon key wrench. The enclosed tops feature adjustable glass vents, fawn lining, and a water and draft proof frame of wood and aluminum for two cars at the price of one.
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Hupp Motor Car Company
F. A. Harris
Hunp Motor Car Company
Hupmobile
Goodyear Leads in Major Tire Census at Belmont Park
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron dominates a national tire census conducted by Rider and Driver. The count of 16 006 tires on 3 189 cars at Belmont Park shows Goodyear with about 14 percent of total equipment and a lead of 198 tires over the next rival among high priced cars.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Belmont Park Race Track
Goodyear
Change of Schedule for Dixie Flyer trains 94 and 95
Schedule changes effective Sunday October 18 1914 alter departure times for Dixie Flyer trains 94 and 95. Train 95 will operate from Terminal Station Atlanta at 8 20 AM and Train 94 will depart Union Passenger Station Atlanta at 8 15 AM. General passenger agent notes adjustments under N C& St L Ry and W A R B lines.
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ST. L. RY
Dixie Flyer
Nly
Atlanta
Terminal Station
Union
Baf Co. A
Rav
Agen
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Cartersville High School
Dan Cupid
Ivan M. Olson
Los Angeles
Velie
Auto Company
Belmont Park Track
J. E. Meredith
Mercersburg
Stockholm
Sweden
Braun
Americana
Meredith
Mel Sheppard
I. N. Davenport
Secord
Lewis
South
Strauss, Pritz CO. Distillers
Cincinnati
Wspaper
Studebaker
Studebaker Corporation
Minneapolis
P.O
Peachtree St
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