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President Wilson called out the last summer marking a test for a modern army's equipment. The quartermaster's department faced a need for motor trucks at Columbus New Mexico El Paso and San Antonio where Massachusetts troops and the Southern department were based. FWD four wheel drive trucks impressed observers like David Michaels a Massachusetts National Guard official who praised the trucks action and power delivery.
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Wilson
Quartermaster’s Department
Columbus
N. M
General Pershing
Mexico
el Paso
Texas
Massachusetts
San Antonio
Southern Department
New England
George W. McBride
Lea
Columbus Avenue
MacBride
David Michaels
Massachusetts Automobile Operators’ Association
Ninth Regiment
Mass
N. G
Mr. Michaels
Four Wheel Drive Trucks Impress At Texas Show
The F W D four wheel drive trucks performed in sand and mud in Texas, pulling stuck vehicles and proving its traction. An exhibitor Mr MacBride showcases the system while claiming strong sales growth with Lee tires, aiming to set new records.
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Texas
Columbus
General Pershing
Allen closed cars draw attention at auto show display
The Allen coupe and convertible se dan attract visitors at John L. Judd’s exhibit in the balcony. Allen closed cars use an 112 inch wheelbase and 87 horsepower on the standard Allen chassis. The line has been in service for 18 months with over 10 000 owners. Finishes are dark blue with black top radiator and fenders and cream wheels. Upholstery is all wool gray whipcord with gray headlining.
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Allen
John L. Judd
The Day of the Fine Car and Its Era of Luxury
Edwin A. Travis of Locomobile Company speaks on living in a modern age of invention and luxury. He notes the rise of customized, high end cars built on fine chassis to meet individual desires amid widespread prosperity and demand for better things in life.
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Edwin A. Travis
Locomobile Company of America
Exclusive, High-Priced Locomobile Car Demand Discussed
The passage argues that limited edition cars with individuality suit affluent owners. Such vehicles cannot be mass produced and will always meet demand among people who can afford fine, elegantly finished cars like Locomobile. The market for premium autos is expanding as more individuals gain means to own them.
Oakland Plant Doubles Size Amid Rising Car Demand
L B Sanders, manager of Oakland Motor Company of New England, notes Pontiac plant expansion nearly doubling in size yet unable to meet public demand. Oakland, a pioneer in the industry, remains well known nationwide. Last year output surpassed 25,000 cars. this year, pending material and transport, production may approach 60,000 cars.
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L. B. Sanders
Oakland Motor Company
New England
Pontiac
Mich
Oakland
Concord two ton truck proves durability on border
Abbott & Downing Company of Concord New Hampshire shows a Concord two ton truck at Brookline avenue salesrooms. The vehicle covered 11000 miles without overhaul and with original tires after eight months hard use. It went to the border with the New Hampshire National Guard facing sand mud and rough terrain. It averaged eight miles to the gallon according to the drivers' report.
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Brookline Avenue
Abbott & Downing Company
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire National Guard
Mexico
Wellesley Women Lead Navy Aid Sweater Drive
The first consignment of navy sweaters mufflers and socks made by women under the Woman's Auxiliary of the Massachusetts Navy League has reached the Charlestown navy yard and will be stored for immediate use. The Wellesley Red Cross chapter organized the effort with Mrs Rush and others directing collection and distribution. Additional committees and chapters in Cambridge Danvers Needham Natick and Nantucket are preparing equipment through local directors to supply naval personnel.
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Navy
Woman's Auxiliary
Massachusetts Department
Navy League of the United States
William R. Rush
Rush
First Naval District
Charlestown Navy Yard
Wellesley
Red Cross
Woman’s Auxiliary State Committee
Navy Yard
Robert W. Emmons
Beacon Street
Richards
Army Supply Bids Opened for $10 Million Contracts
Lieutenant Colonel George McKay Williamson oversaw bid openings in Boston for a $10,000,000 army supplies package. The bid list includes 450,000 pairs of russet army shoes, uniforms, tents and blankets sufficient for 500,000 men, with the shoe order estimated at about $2,000,000.
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George McKay Williamson
Boston
Washington Street
Inter-State to Dine Dealers at Lenox Hotel
Inter-State Boston Company will host a dinner for visiting New England car dealers at the Lenox Hotel Rose room tomorrow at 6 30 p m. O J Vincent manager has arranged entertainment. About 100 dealers expected. Main speaker will be B W Twyman general manager Inter-State Motor Company Mundie Indiana. He has 16 years in the auto industry and helped elevate the Inter-State in medium priced cars.
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New England
Inter-State
Boston Company
Lenox
O. J. Vincent
B. W. Twyman
Inter-State Motor Company of
Mundie
Ind
Twyman
Premier joins Lighthall with Frank J L Brown Inc support
Veteran Boston auto sales figure Guy Lighthall has joined the staff of Frank J L Brown Inc, Premier car distributors. Friends from the industry gathered yesterday to extend congratulations at the Premier space.
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Guy Lighthall
Boston
Frank J L. Brown
Abner Doble Cuts Objectionable Feature From Steam Cars
Abner Doble eliminates a major flaw by condensing exhaust steam in a honeycomb radiator. The Doble steamer reportedly travels about 1000 miles per water supply under average conditions, and up to 1600 miles under favorable conditions.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Congress Street
Portland
Honey
Chevrolet
Motor Company Park Squan
Travis
Mechanics’ Building
Springfield
Cole
Bryant G. Smith & Sons Co
Beck Bay
Cole Motor Car Company
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