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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
16
The Garford truck line is praised for broad adaptability across industries, promising savings of money and time. The Willys Garford Sales Company touts Garford commercial vehicles as delivering two to four times more service than draft animals, with models from 1.5 to five tons and options in horsepower bodies and transmissions.
The Ford delivery car shown at Mechanics Building is now well known for its use by several large houses. Wagons with 750 pounds capacity are called for by department stores wholesalers and jobbers and by telephone and electric light companies.
The J. W. Bowman Company exhibits a new 100-pound capacity Waverley wagon on the line. It features shaft drive and an Edison storage battery, contrasting with earlier chain-driven commercial cars. Designed for light work, it is small and easily housed.
Robert Lloyd of General Vehicle Company argues in Electricks for electrified vans in moving and storage work. He notes standard van bodies suit both horse and motor power, favors electric options for idle storage, and predicts future shortages of horses driving the move to motor vans capable of rapid start with interchangeable storage batteries.
Poss Motor Company of New England invites about 2500 dealers to Mechanics Building for the truck show. They display an open express wagon a light panel body truck and an electric motor chassis for display with a 25 horsepower four cylinder engine. The Detroit firm operates a New England distribution at 121 Massachusetts avenue and plans larger service depots. The truck carries 1500 pounds and targets groceries florists dry goods and delivery services.
The Whitten Gilmore Company displays Federal and Dayton trucks with a new one ton model. Chassis priced at 2100 dollars with optional body styles including open stake and enclosed bodies. Wheel base 110 inches, overall length about 14 feet, four cylinder vertical motor, front location, 80 horsepower, left hand drive.
The General Motors Truck Company presents an electric chassis directed by John Lansden. Key features include a battery box above the frame under the driver's seat and a controller hood for easier access. The design emphasizes standardized units, improved maintenance, and Lansden's dual tire wheel system with independent ribs for reduced overhangs.
The National League weighs the remaining step in approving spectators appeal regarding the pop bottle incident. Officials assess the request and determine the next actions for disciplinary or symbolic measures.
The Studebaker Corporation unveils a line of electric trucks and delivery wagons built on 60 years of road vehicle experience. C F Redden notes growing demand for a light panel wagon for merchants, with a chassis of the best materials and drop forgings enabling lower first cost and high production quality.
Walter J. Travis of Garden City New York won the 18 hole portion of the 36 hole qualification tie at Pinehurst marking the start of the eighth annual spring golf tournament. Travis defeated Dr H C Gardner of Providence Rhode Island with scores of 74 to 77.
Merchants anticipate the Buick truck display in space 9 at the main hall. Massachusetts highway records show over 250 Buick commercial cars in daily use, underscoring the model's popularity. Buick's Back Bay service department maintains a large stock of repair parts for more than 7000 Buick users in New England.
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