Changes in Case Cars for 1915 Highlight Revisions
The Case models 35 and 40, shown at Commonwealth avenue salesrooms along with the 26 and 25, receive updates for 1915. The 25 gains longer wheelbase and larger tires, double headlights, central spark plug location, cantilever rear springs, battery ignition, and brakes enlarged to 14 inches. Case now manufactures cylinder castings and the front axle in-house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Avenue
Westinghouse
Case Company
Case
REO Manager Emphasizes Peace Truck Sales Growth
R C Rueschaw of the Reo Motor Car Company notes priority on peace orders over war shipments and highlights strong demand for motor trucks. He says trucks have matured from novelty to essential city service, with selective companies thriving in the market.
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R. C. Rueschaw
Reo Motor Car Company
Reo
Dous
Shorty story by Sewell Ford featured in Post Magazine
The Sunday Post Magazine presents a riotous Shorty story by Sewell Ford full of humor and lively dialogue that fans of the columnist will enjoy. The piece delivers brisk pacing and playful situations characteristic of Ford’s style.
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Sewell Ford
Next Sunday Post
One Man Top Secures Windshield Rods Without Rattling
A sturdy one mans top fastens to windshield rods that run down to the body sills ensuring a tight fit with no rattling.
Auto Show Draws Massive Boston Attendance
A Tuesday auto show at Mechanics Building drew an unprecedented crowd surpassing all prior Boston shows and sales in the 13 year history. Chicago Automobile Trades Association president H M Allison and Brooklyn Lawyer John G Snyder will address the meeting. A New England association may be formed Thursday afternoon.
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Boston
H. M. Allison
Chicago
Chicago Automobile Trades Association
John G. Snyder
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dealers’ Association
New England
Attendance at Mechanics' Building Show Surges Beyond Expectation
The day crowds rivaled the evening as 2000 shoppers gathered early at Mechanics' building for Society Day. Attendees toured heavy trucks and hospital ambulances while car displays drew municipal and touring vehicles. The Saxon distributor for Greater Boston was announced, with salesrooms to move to 1118 Boylston Street, and a New England dealers meeting planned at Copley Plaza led by President J H MacAlman.
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Mechanics
Chester I. Campbell
Mechanics’ Building
Greater Boston
New England
Europe
Verdi
Rossini
Mascagni
Wolf-Ferrari
Leoncavallo
Gounod
C. Ross Maddocks
Boston
Saxon Motor Company
Commonwealth Avenue
Boylston Street
Maddocks
Copley Plaza
Boston Automobile Dealers’ Association
J. H. MacAlman
Dort Show Highlights Touring and Roadster Cars
The Dort Motor Car Company of Flint Michigan exhibits its touring and roadster models at the Auto Show. The touring car sells for 680 dollars without electric starter and features a 105 inch wheel base with specific tire and spring specs. The roadster goes for 495 dollars without electric starter and uses a 92 inch wheel base with distinct tire and bore and stroke motor details.
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Dort
Dort Motor Car Company
Flint
Michigan
Durant-Dort Carriage Company
New York
Boston Show Highlight Reaches High-Water Mark in 1915
A consistent attendant at the large Boston show notes that 1915 marks the high-water point for these exhibits. General Manager T. Clinton and A. B H. Schaff of the at factory are on site to observe Bostonese enthusiasm for the attractive display.
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Boston
T. Clinton
A. B H. Schaff
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REO Manager
Strong For Peace Sales
Velie Motor Vehicle Co
Shoe & Leather Bldg
Amherst St
Cambridge
Maxwell
Corey Hill
Beacon Street
J. W. Bowman Company Distributors
Massachusetts Ave
Boston Mass
Saxon
Gabriel
W. J. Connell CO
Massachusetts Avenue
FIAT
R. R. Ross
France
Paris
Jeffery
Jeffery Chesterfield
Bosch
America
C. P. Rockwell, Inc
Mass
Mechanics Pavilion
Grand Hall
U.6
MECR
Splitdorf Electrical CO
Back Bay
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