Cadillac Exerts Wide Influence Over Industry Rumors
A L Danforth of the Cadillac Automobile Company of Heston says Cadillac Motor Car Company will not market a six cylinder car. He notes the announcement clears rumors and affects manufacturing trade circles and motor enthusiasts. The public confidence in policy is seen as a rare move by a great manufacturer.
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A. L. Danforth
Cadillac Automobile Company
Heston
Cadillac Motor Car Company
Cadillac
Boston Company Buys Pathfinders At Auto Show
H Traiser & Co of Boston purchased five Pathfinder runabout models from the Motor Car Manufacturing Company of Indianapolis for its sales fleet. The Pathfinder sixes come in Leather Stocking and Daniel Boone editions, praised for rugged construction, fine finish, and economy with long life.
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Silent Swift
Daniel Boone
Pathfinder Sales CO
Newbury Street
Motor Car Manufacturing Company
Indianapolis
H. Traiser & Co
Pathfinder
Wire wheel expert touts mileage gains at Auto Show
George W. Houk argues wire wheels extend tire life and mileage beyond wood rims. He claims mileage improvements of 20 to 60 percent and emphasizes the wheel’s lateral true travel alignment. The metal rim and adjustable spokes allegedly reduce rubber wear by ensuring perfect alignment.
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George W. Houk
Gratifying Interest in New Velie Car
KF. E. Bradfield reports strong early interest in the Velie model with a European stream-line body. He cites rapid dealer signings, immediate delivery requests, and a publicity campaign ahead as customers in New England respond to value and style.
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KF. E. Bradfield
Velie
Maine
Boston
New England
Paige Exhibit Displays Four Body Types and Models
The Paige Motor Car Company of New England shows the Paige with two models the 36 and the 25. Four body types fit the model 86 chassis and two open two closed. The model 2 appears in roadster and touring designs. The 36 motor is an L head with integrated crankcase arms and left side valves. The gas line tank sits under the cowl allowing a higher carburetor.
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Paige Motor Car Company of
New England
Brookline athlete joins Fox Light Co display
George T. Patterson, Brookline High School athlete and current general manager of Fox Auto Searchlight Co in Providence, exhibits at the auto show his company’s motor searchlight. The device lets drivers deflect headlamps when meeting oncoming cars and illuminates the road with adjustable right and left lamps for straight or passing maneuvers.
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George T. Patterson
Brookline
Fox Auto Searchlight Company
Providence
Fox
Fiat Show Highlights Monobloc Motor Dominance
The Fiat Motor Sales Company reports numerous sales from the automobile show. The exhibited line features standard stock and finish with a simple monobloc motor design praised for superior cooling and reliability. Fiat's unchanged models keep value as owners retain cars year after year.
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Fiat Motor Sales Company
Fiat
Fiat Company
Changes in Pierce-Arrow Cars Shown at Boston Auto Show
The J. W. Maguire Company displays Pierce-Arrow updates including flat steel springs replacing cork inserts, forged steel fly wheels, and an enclosed clutch dust cover. Models C-2 B-2 and A-2 offer two wheel base lengths across three chasses, with broader changes to lubrication and oil pipe joints for smoother operation.
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Pierce-Arrow
Boston
J. W. Maguire Company
Boylston Street
Pierce-Arrows
New Power Plants Highlight Imperial Car Models
Imperial Motor Car Company unveils major power plant updates across four chassis models at the Auto Show. Model 54 gains a 4.125 by 5.25 inch engine replacing a 4 by 5.5. Model 44 adopts a 375 by 5.25 six replacing a 4.75 by 5.25 four. Model 34 keeps a 4.5 inch bore but extends stroke to five inches. The 382-33 chassis switches to a 4.25 by 5.25 inch engine. All 1914 Imperials are now left driven with centre control and Splitdorf dual ignition, plus standard North-East lighting and crankine.
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Imperial
Moline Knight A Big Attraction At Auto Show
The Moline Automobile Company of East Moline Illinois showcased the 50 horsepower Moline Knight. The firm touts long experience in engine building and car manufacturing and positions itself as best equipped to produce the Knight. President W H Van Dervoort leads the company with roots linked to Root Van Dervoort Engineering.
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Moline-Knight
Moline Automobile Company
East Moline
Ill
Knight
Moline Company
Root & van Dervoot Engineering Company
W. H. van Dervoort
Ford Manager Busy At Auto Show
Charlie Fay the New England branch manager of Ford Motor Company is among the busiest figures at the auto show. Ford plans huge expansions to its central plant adding about 600000 square feet of floor space and thousands of new jobs, following its June anniversary. The Ford exhibit is among the largest, drawing visitors from morning until night despite competition from other car makes.
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Charlie Fay
New England
Ford Motor Car Company
Ford
Ford Company
Detroit
Ben
Jeffery canvass arouses interest in national dealers
A nationwide canvass of over 606 Jeffery dealers by HB S. Jordan shows cautious sentiment on the business climate. Dealers report little tariff impact on banker and farmer prospects, with modest spring buying and slight regional shifts in auto demand between the East and the West.
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Jeffery
United States
HB. S. Jordan
Jeffery Company
Washington
Philadelphia
Wall Street
Two factors won Gilman to Saxon
Gilmore of the Whitten Gilmore Company praised the Saxon car after a showroom visit noting two decisive factors. He cited the car itself and the organization behind it as key reasons for shifting to Saxon. He said buyers want beauty, riding comfort, economy, and reliable mechanics in a $400 or under price range.
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BE. A. Gilmore
Whitten-Gilmore Company
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