Ground breaks on $200000 Buick service station in Boston
The Boston Buick Company starts construction of a new service station on Commonwealth avenue near Braves Field. President John H. Johnson aims to set a national standard with 70,000 square feet of service space designed after extensive study to provide top quality Buick car owner service and facilities.
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Commonwealth Avenue
United States
Babcock Street
Braves Field
Boston Buick Company
John H. Johnson
Johnson
Pacific Coast
Densmore & LeClear
Boston
Raymond Syndicate Offers Free Insurance to Employees
The Raymond Syndicate announces a group life insurance plan for all employees covering $50 rising by $100 annually to $10,000, effective June 1, 1919, at no cost to workers. Qualification requires six months service for hires after that date, with insurance issued by Fauitable Life Assurance Society and payable to chosen beneficiaries.
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Raymond Syndicate
Fauitable Life Assurance Society
Allied Veterans Band to Perform in Boston at Braves Field
The Band of the Allies makes its first public appearance in Boston at Braves Field next Sunday evening. All members served in the war with most overseas. notable members include Sergeant Robert Dundas Croix de guerre and three citations, and Sergeant Collins a veteran English trombonist wounded three times. Led by Sergeant-Major Zealley with 15 years service, the group is joined by Oversea Pipers of the MacLean Highlanders. A benefit concert for Devastated France is slated for Friday June 6 courtesy of G W Grant Esq.
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Boston
Braves Field
Robert Dundas
101St Signallers
Collins
Egypt
India
South Africa
Zealley
MacLean Highlanders
Niagara to Saguenay Tour From Boston Spotlighted
The article promotes an all water journey from Boston to Saguenay featuring Niagara Falls Montreal Old Quebec and Saguenay highlights. It notes hourly revelations of beauty romance and history and directs readers to J. M. Shea for tour literature at 26 Old South building Boston.
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Niagara
Saguenay
Boston
New England
Queen City
Canada
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Quebec
New France
Ste. Anne de Beaupre
Murray Bay
Tadousac
Capes
Trinity
Strube to Lead Pops Fifth Week in Symphony Hall
Gustav Strube eminent conductor and Boston Symphony veteran will guest conduct the Pops in Symphony Hall for the fifth week of the season beginning Monday night. Jacchia recuperates with Clement Lenom guest conducting during his absence. Mansion House Poland Spring hosts 90 guests over Sunday. 47 at Poland Spring House, last year 33 at Mansion House and none at Poland Spring. Manager Ricker notes the gold links are in fine condition.
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Gustav Strube
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Pops
Pops Orchestra
Symphony Hall
Jacchia
Clement Lenom
Poland Spring
Poland Spring House
Ricker
Automobile Corporation to Sell Signal Trucks
The growth of the motor truck industry and Signal trucks in New England leads to a new organization for sales and service. The Automotive Corporation will headquarter in Boston at 1027 and 1029 Commonwealth avenue with plans for a 10,000 square foot parts warehouse. Elmer F Twyman Jr serves as president and general manager with Robert S Richey as vice president and sales manager, both previously linked to Signal. Twyman is a pioneer in New England motor transportation and led the Garford Boston branch.
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New England
Boston
The
Automotive Corporation
Commonwealth Avenue
Elmer F.twyman, Jr
Signal Organization
Robert S. Richey
Signal Company
Mr. Twyman
Garford Company
Superior Jordan Silhouette Design Improves Quiet Ride
Fr A Hinchcliffe, Jordan distributor, notes refinements in the Jordan Silhouette models. An aluminum body reduction led to a patented spring device reducing rattles, with two coiled springs and ground steel washers between the chassis spring and springs, plus a grease cover. Rear springs hang the car lower for looks and stability on rough roads. The Silhouette four passenger lists 3150 pounds and seven passenger 3824 pounds, the lightest chassis on the road for a 127 inch wheelbase.
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Fr. A. Hinchcliffe
Jordan
Jordan Company
Distinctive Chandler cars praised for size and style
R B Nettleton lauds the Chandler seven passenger touring car and four passenger roadster for beauty of line, big dimensions, and refined finish. He notes high hoods, radiators, broad cowl, large doors, beveled glass back curtain window and snug side curtains. Public demand for the roadster shows rising popularity.
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Chandler
R. B. Nettleton
Motoring salesman era replaces old drum mer figure
The article notes a shift from the old smoking car salesman to the motoring salesman who relies on automobiles for extensive territory coverage. J G Utterback of Utterback Gleason, Dart Motor Cars distributor, praises car travel for rural sales work and durability on rough roads. Dort cars are highlighted for dependable service and long daily journeys.
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Mer
J. G. Utterback
Utterback-Gleason Company
Dart Motor Cars
Dort
U S Tires for Motor Trucks Prove Durable and Economical
Industry observers note the big pneumatics from the United States Tire Company perform well in heavy trucks and buses. White Line Transportation of Birmingham reports 36,000 miles on one set, 22,000 on another, and 14,000 on a third, with tires still in good condition. Pneumatics offer smoother rides and fuel and wear savings for passenger conveyances.
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United States Tire Company
White Line Transportation Company
Birmingham
Ala
J. A. Propst
WEDDING OF POWER TO AUTO ENGINE
A St. Louis manufacturer McQuay- Norris discusses piston ring choice. L A Safford, second vice president, says buyers trust maker reputation over technical specs. He notes Leak-Proof Rings gained big returns from a long running advertisement.
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L. A. Safford
McQuay- Norris Manufacturing Company
St. Louis
Goodrich Announces Expanded Mileage Adjustment
The B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company raises mileage adjustments for safety treads and Silvertown cords. Branch manager Moore touts that current road use exceeds the new basis, asserting Goodrich tires offer strong durability and motorists gain greater economy.
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B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Goodrich
Silvertown
Moore
Ship by Truck Bureau Aids to Shippers
Firestone launches the Ship by Truck Bureau to organize and publicize motor truck express services. The bureau acts as a free clearing house for shippers and operators, filing routes schedules tonnage capacity and rates to speed commerce.
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C. B
Firestone
Harvey
Firestone Ship By Truck Bureau
Motor Truck Express Lines
Derf Spark Plug Nets 10000 Packard Order
Derf Manufacturing Company of New York moves to new Walker Street quarters while offices stay at 90 West Broadway. Road tests cited by the Automobile Club of America claim a 25 percent fuel saving. Dealers anticipate wide use as Packard orders 10 000 plugs.
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Derf Manufacturing Company
New York City
Walker Street
West Broadway
Automobile Club of America
Packard Motor Company
Harrington Joins Selden Motor Sales as Truck Manager
The assistant manager brings a strong line of Selden high grade trucks to the company. He was drawn by the widespread client satisfaction and the promise of good service from Selden owners. Selden trucks boast a one year guarantee and free replacement of defective parts for one year. Harrington has ten years of Boston truck sales experience and previously worked with Packard and Velie.
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F. C. Harrington
Selden Motor Salos Company
Cambridge
Mr. Harrington
Selden Company
Selden
Selden Motor Sales Company
Harrington
Boston
Packard
Velie
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Boston Buick Co
McQuay - Norris
McQuay-Norris
McQuay-Norris Mfg. Co
U.S. A
Post & Lester Company
Columbus Ave
Raymond
Frank I. Dorr
Allied Veterans Band
Poland
Jordan Silhouette
New Chandler
Hyatt and Timken
Bearings
Jersey St
Rim Department
Detroit, Mich
San Francisco
New York
America
Hudson
Portland
Henley-Kimball CO
Hudson and Essex Distributors
Beacon Street
Back Bay
Worcester
U. S
BIG Packard
Forest Ranger
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Detroit
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