Stevens Duryea Exhibit Showcases Mechanics And Style
The Stevens Duryea display features a polished chassis and a six cylinder motor drawing crowds. It highlights three point suspension and unit construction with ornate interior fittings and brass exterior mounts. Models include a torpedo in battleship gray on AA chassis a blue fore door tourer with nickel trim and a purple lake fore door tourer on model Y and AA chassis.
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Stevens-Duryea
J. W. Bowman
Purple Lake
Last Lap of Auto Show Sees Attendance Rising
The event draws crowds as enthusiasts display deep mechanical knowledge distinguishing quality from inferior products. Observers note the exhibit as a grand collection illustrating current automotive craftsmanship and innovation.
Hudson Colby Manager Reports Auto Plant Progress After Fire
George Hudson of Hud son Colby Company says Haynes Automobile Company bulletin dated March 4 notes progress since the February 28 fire. First chassis built since the blaze undergoes road tests at 3 pm and production is in full swing with shipping of cars to begin soon.
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George Hudson
Hudson-Colby Company
2 Post
Haynes Automobile Company
Auto dealer predicts tight new car supply in 30 days
F L Holmes of the Jackson Automobile Company told a Post representative that buyers are many this year, but manufacturers are holding back on orders. He says new cars will be sold out in 30 days and a busy season will follow as weather and demand align.
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F.L. Holmes
The
Jackson Automobile Company
Ing
J. N. Willys
America
Rotante Headlight Bracket Draws Attention at Mechanics Building
Manager Arturo G Ceida demonstrates the Rotante headlight bracket in the Mechanics building balcony. The device features an adjustable self locking clip attachment that avoids drilling and defacing cars and has already generated many orders.
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Mechanics Building
Arturo G. Ceida
Peerless trucks draw steady attention at auto show
The Peerless Motor Car Company exhibits its first truck in the city amid growing interest in commercial vehicles. The two sizes three and four tons share reliable, economy oriented design with large wheels and transmission gears. buyers favor low maintenance costs over low initial price.
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Peerless Motor Car Company
Matheson Silent Six Attracts Boston Show Crowd
Boston Athletic Association members linger at Roy Faye's Matheson exhibit chatting about trap shooting and bird hunting. The 1911 Matheson line features the Silent Six shaft drive and Big Four chain drive with valve in the head engines praised for silent operation, power, and comfort.
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Boston Athletic Association
Booth
Roy Faye
Mr. Faye
Matheson Company
Matheson
Comfort first drives new car trends this year
Burton Parker of Willys-Overland warns buyers favor comfort and reliability over speed. He notes 1911 models emphasize ease of handling, lower maintenance, and moderate prices, with executives like J N Willys stressing in-house production for quality and value.
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Burton Parker
Willys-Overland Company
Burton. Parker
United States Motors Hold New England Meeting
Frank J. Tyler led a 50 plus agent gathering at the New England branch home office on Massachusetts avenue to discuss 1911 sales outlook. Benjamin Briscoe H W Nuckols and D S Fenner spoke and agents shared regional insights. Enthusiasm ran high predicting a record season for United States Motors products and increased wagon and truck sales.
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Frank J. Tyler
New England
United States Motors Company
Massachusetts Avenue
United States Motors
Benjamin Briscoe
H. W. Nuckols
Columbia
D. S. Fenner
Alden- Sampson Company
Moving White Sewing Machine plant without production loss
The White Sewing Machine Company moved its Cleveland factory five miles to East Seventy-ninth Street using two three-ton trucks. Each department was relocated as a unit and reactivated before the next was moved, averaging three hours loss per department with no missed shipments. The superintendent credited motorized trucks for the success, noting continuous operation and rapid, repeated moves.
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White Sewing Machine Company
East Seventy-ninth Street
Cleveland
Notable Visitors Praise Boston Exhibit at Show
Alfred Reeves general manager of the A L A M and S L A Miles of Chicago manager of Coliseum exhibitions praised the Boston display. They called it the most complete show of the year and noted large New England attendance, with many visitors as potential car buyers rather than idle curiosity seekers.
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Alfred Reeves
S.L A. Miles
Chicago
Boston
New
Praise for the Boston Auto Show by Hugh Chalmers
President Hugh Chalmers of Chalmers Motor Company praising the Boston Auto Show in Boston. He commends the show’s thoroughness up-to-date exhibits and large, knowledgeable attendance focused on motor construction and industry standards.
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Hugh Chalmers
Chalmers Motor Company
Boston
Chalmers
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Haynes Firm
F. L. Holmes
Jackson Company
Bae
Decatur
Galvin
the Florist
Downes & Son
Faneuil Hall Market
Elmer Loring
Brockton
L. W. -Killeen
Syravue
N.Y
J. Adams
Newcastle
Horticultural Hall
Decatur Motor Car Co
Commonwealth Auto Co
New York
Herreshoff
Taylor Motor Sales CO
Herreshoff Motor CO
Detroit, Mich
Mass
Peerless
Booth Mecca
U. S.motors
Empire Top and Wind Shield Co
Wienges St
Park Sq
J. D. Hardy
High Street
White Company
Miles and
Reeves
EN “At
Rambler
Englandachusetts Ave
Massachusetts
Chadwick
United States
Carpenter Garage & Motor Company
Brookline
Corey Road
Pet Pe
Butler Motor Truck Company
England
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