Three Stewarts trucks shown in bulk of sizes
Stewart trucks on display at Mechanics' building basement by H. Ross Maddocks come in three sizes and multiple body styles. Exhibits include an 1800-pound open express body for W. H. Woods & Sons of Haverhill and a 180-pound panel express body, both 6 1/2 feet long, plus a one-ton open express for R. A. Fash and a 1.5-ton open express. Maddocks reports several orders already despite low attendance.
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Stewart
Mechanics
H. Ross Maddocks
W. H. Woods & Sons
Haverhill
R. A. Fash
Mr. Maddocks
Chandler Touring Car Well Shown at New England Exhibit
An exhibit by Chandler Motors of New England displays the Chandler Six special touring car with victoria, elevated on a platform to show its French gray finish and black top. The display includes a touring car and roadster in standard color and a chassis with the Chandler Light Six motor, with an additional Chandler exhibit at the Copley Plaza Salon.
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Chandler Motors of
New England
Copley Plaza Salon
Luncheon to Cole Dealers Today in Boston
Cole dealers from all parts of New England attend a noontime luncheon in the Copley in their honor. Speakers include John J. Cole of Cole Motor Car Company A F Knoblack and W L Cole with Bryant G. Smith & Sons Company acting as New England distributors.
Sliding valve motor centre of interest at exhibit
The eight cylinder Stearns-Knight chassis in J. H. MacAlman’s display at Granda Hall Mechanics building draws much attention. The motor and differential are cut away, showing sliding sleeves of the V type motor. The space also features standard models including a four cylinder four passenger chummy roadster a four cylinder five passenger touring car and a four cylinder limousine.
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Stearns-Knight
J. H. MacAlman
Granda ‘Hall
Handsome Buick Show Exhibit Garners Praise
The Buick Boston Company decorates its display at the Automobile Show with extra effort. Manager J H Johnson highlights the Model 44 roadster in cream with Royal Coat of Arms on the doors. A pale blue velour base, gold frame, and canopy in blue and gold surround the car, earning high praise from visitors.
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Buick- Boston Company
J. H. Johnson
Buick
Thought Polished Car Attracts Unexpected Refund
B Perkins recounts a tale from Commonwealth avenue where a new car delivery turned out to be a used unit cleaned with U-saw-your polish. The buyer Mr. B. paid the salesman a cheque and requested a gallon of the polish be sent to his home.
Federal Truck Men to Dine at Lenox
The Federal Motor Truck Company of Detroit will host nearly 200 New England dealers at the Hotel Lenox on Friday evening. A detailed menu and an innovative card presentation will announce the complete line of models from 1 to 2 tons. Detroit officials from the Federal factory will attend.
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Federal Motor Truck Company of
Detroit
New England
Hotel Lenox
Federal Company
Federal
Counted Cars That Had Their Tops Up
National car builders studied touring sedan top usage across cities towns and rural areas finding that far more than 650 percent of touring cars are driven with tops up. Engineers and dealers consulted owners to identify the most adequate top style for National quality cars.
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A. T. Hart
A. T. Hart Company
Boston
National
McCarthy Meyer Exhibit Stuns at Horticultural Hall
The McCarthy Meyer Motor Company displays Abbott and Lozier cars. Two Abbotts on the Six Forty chassis include a Napier green touring model and a battleship gray four passenger cloverleaf with ample leg room. Lozier debuts a white light six seven passenger touring model with silver plated instruments.
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Horticultural Hall Divison
McCarthy-Meyer Motor Company
Abbott and Lozier
Lozier Company
Handsome lines in new Empire model at auto show
Empire Automobile Company displays five 1917 models. The leader is a six cylinder touring car with a 120 inch wheel base and striking lines. Distinctive features include a double cowl, divided chair front seats, and body finishes cobalt blue with black leather or autumn brown with Spanish leather to match.
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Empire Automobile Company
Captain Sherwood Receives Army Reserve Commission
Lt Sherwood, aastern sales manager for Abbott Corporation, has been commissioned as a captain in the quartermaster corps of the Army Reserve. He notes that 50,000 cars have already been listed for war duty in New York alone.
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BE. L. Sherwood
Aastern
Abbott Corporation
Quartermaster’s Corps
United States Army Reserve
New York
Wolverine Eight Is Jacksons New Eight Cylinder Car
Jackson Automobile introduces the Wolverine Hight featuring a new engineering and body design. The four body styles include touring sedan four passenger cruiser and roadster with emphasis on motor smoothness ease of riding and high mileage for an eight cylinder car averaging 17.7 miles per gallon.
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Jackson
Jackson Automobile Company
Jackson Company
And
Cars on Exhibit Show Robin-Egg Blue and Red Models
Two seven passenger cars appear with robin egg blue bodies and white wire wheels, and a red car with black chassis fenders and wheels. A Hupmobile Sedan in pigskin brown, a standard five passenger, and a roadster are also shown. Two features are a cut out motor and the Hupmobile Capital-to-Capital car which completed a 20 000 mile US tour visiting each state capital in about four months. Desperate Ambrose hinted as an expensive acquaintance. Next Sunday Post promises a color page of child-life fun.
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Nippy
Ambrose
Colors
Tire quality and the case for United States Tires
The message argues that tire makes differ and United States Tires offer superior enduring quality. It claims distinct lines Nobby Chain Royal Cord Usco Plain exhibit superior construction and reinspection, asserting super quality pays for buyers and the company alike.
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United States
Usco
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M’carthy-Meyer CO
Captain Sherwood
Toledo
Willys-Knight
U.S.A
Manchester
N. H
Elm Street
Worcester
Main Street
Lynn
Exchange
Spring Streets
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Toledo, Ohio
Oend Overland
Commercial
Atlantic Auto Company
Tweedledees
United States Lire Company
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