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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1914
Page
11
In Santa Monica races on February 26 and 28, Bosch magnetos and spark plugs dominated the field. Racing drivers favored Bosch, and every car finishing in the Vanderbilt and Grand Prize events used Bosch ignition components, marking a hundred percent victory for Bosch equipment.
The Donovan Motor Car Company Boston distributor displays stock Studebaker models from Detroit shipment. A Studebaker Six chassis shows electrical and transmission details with other stock cars including Four touring car Six touring car and Six sedan.
The article notes longtime ties between J H MacAlman of Boston and the Stearns Knight car line. Since 1908 MacAlman has sold Stearns Knight models, with the partnership described as mutually profitable and enduring as the auto industry evolves on Motor Row.
The piece describes Iowa universities leading an educational campaign on automobile mechanics for owners. A six month tour will visit 20 cities with five day lectures, using lantern slides and showing the Haynes car and Vulcan electric gear shift along with other features.
Hudson Motor Car Company production manager W. J. McAneeny explains price hinges on production methods, labor, and machinery. He notes modern Hudson Light Six achieves current pricing thanks to waste reduction and time savings across the production system.
One of the social features of the 12th annual Boston Automobile Dealers' Association show is a Thursday Dutch supper for the Massachusetts Automobile Operators' Association. The event at 888 Boylston Street will entertain many prominent automobile men with Philip Sulkins as committee chairman promising a great time.
R B Coleman of the Case T M Company argues motorists value road building and maintenance. He notes varied local enthusiasm but says improved roads attract far more attention than economics alone. He cites French roads as a model and urges more U.S. investment to keep motor travel within the country.
The Thomas B. Jeffery Company debates renaming its car from Rambler or Cross Country to Jeffery. C P Rockwell notes the shift reflects branding logic and aims to honor the manufacturer’s name amid aggressive publicity efforts.
The Willys Overland president says the medium priced car acts as a real estate salesman. It increases city lot and farm values and spurs subdivision sales by making homesteads affordable. Cars let buyers avoid dependence on streetcars and railroads, drawing people to previously shunned rural districts.
Arthur Holmes of the Franklin Automobile Company argues that economical operation hinges on proper air fuel mix and distribution. He notes average gasoline mileage of about 4 miles per gallon is possible over time with the right knowledge, best achieved at around 20 mph and touring in the country.
The Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company president M Jewett, Notre Dame graduate and early protege of trainer Mike Murphy, held the famed 220 yard dash record. He now aims to triple Paige car production, applying Murphy’s methods to manufacturing.
The Marion company unveils the unique 1914 Marion Bobcat with a low body, tilted seats, and a low steering wheel. The design emphasizes speed while adding practicality with two large fuel tanks and a rear deck carrying compartment for luggage and a hinged top trunk.
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