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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1914
Page
11
C. J. Fisher, distributor for La Vigne in New England, has raised orders for the cyclecar from 800 to 500 to 1000 after a New York show. He expects to further boost the order as the season opens following interviews with trade in New England.
A vintage ad touts Sanfords Ginger as a remedy blending ginger aromatics and French brandy to ease cramps colds chills weakness and nervousness. It warns buyers to seek the Ow Trade Mark and notes forty years of purity flavor and strength sold by all druggists and grocers.
An advertisement promotes Rheumasalts as a carbonated lithia drink for constipation headaches and biliousness. It claims quick relief, safe for all ages, with bottles priced 25c 50c and 100c and offers mail order direct from Rheumabath Company Minneapolis Minnesota.
Mrs. Lacy Ford of Framingham recounts years of bronchial tarrh with weakness and blood spitting. After visiting the Osmo-Chemic Physicians she claims a complete recovery and urges others with similar suffering to seek their treatment, noting many testimonials on file.
Gray Davis extend cordial invitation to inspect the new factory on Charles River Parkway and view start lighting systems. George H. Strout resigns as Haynes Automobile Co. sales head, effective April 1. Chevrolet executives Durant and Hardy attend show. Studebaker, Stutz, Peerless display gifts to visitors. Various regional agents and managers discuss sales, distribution, and future plants near Boston.
An advertisement touts TIZ as a cure for sore tired feet corns bunions and foot odor promising instant relief and claiming a year of relief for 25 cents. It emphasizes drawing out poisons and universality for all foot ailments and urges purchase at drug or department stores.
Boston Auto Show coverage notes strong excitement for the Weidely motor at the Premier booth. John B. Herreshoff of Herreshoff Manufacturing Company praised the design for sticking to proven practices and simplifying mechanism despite skepticism from earlier motor experiences.
Er A Gilmore of the Whitten Gilmore Company reports the Chalmers display at Mechanics Hall in Boston has produced record sales and strong prospective business. Nearly twenty Chalmers dealers from New England attend, with the show praised as the best business event yet held.
Vice-President E. R. Benson tells New England Studebaker sales group that dealer prosperity ensures manufacturer success. He outlines factory plans to aid dealers in selling annual car allotments and notes the company invests about $1,000,000 pre-season in materials.
George R. Armstrong of the W L Russell Company praises Haynes Company new motto First in the field ahead of the times. He notes Ellwood Haynes president invented and built the first gasoline self propelled vehicle in 1898 1834 and that the Smithsonian displays the original. He cites Haynes as originator or early adopter of key automobile advances since 98.
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company releases a two color folder headlined Doing it and better to show truck owners the advantages of Firestone tire and rim equipment. It highlights simplicity of removable equipment with comprehensive cuts and a photo of quick change of a big tank truck. The folder argues rim and tire improvements reduce downtime and keep trucks on the road.
In Salem on March 12 a basement fire at Shribman Brothers' gents' furnishings store caused smoke and water damage to the Father Mathew CG. T. A. Society building at 129 Essex Street. The blaze spread to Allen & Jones' piano store and Conant's florist shop. Firemen confined the flames after a hard battle. cause unknown.
Campaign activity heats up for the 12th district with rallies across Dorchester Roxbury and South Boston. Arthur J. Connell accepts a joint debate challenge to Gallivan while John L. Fitzgerald challenges Redmond in open letter exchanges. Daniel T. O Connell dedicates the new municipal assembly hall.
Three Chinamen named G Ching aged 48 of 6 Oxford Street Ching Foo aged 63 of 6 Oxford Street and G Wing aged 60 of 26 Oxford Street were arrested after officers from Lagrange Street station seized three ounces of opium at 26 Oxford Street last night. They are charged with being present where opium was found.
Alvan T. Fuller notes widespread praise for Packard color schemes as buyers flock to the distinctive Packard Blue. He recalls how early social leaders favored blue and how Detroit finishing teams developed the shade, whose popularity surged with strong wear and dignified look.
Local Reo dealer J. M. Linscott cites KR. E. Olds claims and outlines factory tests. Reo factory uses a 50 horsepower standard with a Fifth model engine and extensive testing including crushing, vibrating, and dynamometer tests plus 10,000 mile road trials.
J P Gage of American Cycle Car Company says demand for the Trumbull cyclecar at the Boston show far exceeds expectations. New England output sold by Joseph E Green Company at 597 Atlantic Avenue with local distribution to Boston. Contracts closed for large output outside New England and in Canada and Porto Rico, with April production placed at 2000.
Pa Van Loon remains in trouble as the Doings of the Van Looons occupies a full color page in the upcoming Sunday Post.
The article explains soap quality hinges on fats used, warns cheap soaps use decomposed fats, and praises Savon Cadum as made from pure high-grade fats by Louis Nathan in Paris. It urges women to choose Cadum for better complexion and notes a 50 cent price per cake at drug stores.
G. G. Behn of Hudson Motor Car Company says the public’s desire for speed, comfort, and ease spurred major advances. He cites shifts from single to four and six cylinder engines, longer wheelbases, improved suspensions, carburetors, and the self starter with integrated lights and ignition as transforming the motor car.
An unusual tribute is paid to Benjamin Briscoe head of Briscoe Motor Company as hundreds of dealers previously tied to Briscoe ventures rally to his new car. Horace De Lisser notes eager former associates seek territory and expresses regret at limited car availability.
The article explains foreign makers struggle to compete with American medium priced cars. It notes English engines use small bore and high speed, while American cars favor large slow engines. The Willys-Overland view emphasizes durable engines, fewer repairs, and long service life for U.S. midrange vehicles.
Officers of the Ohio Electric Car Company of Toledo report growing public acceptance as the leading electric vehicle of the era. The D C Tiffany Company of New England has recently taken on the Ohio Electric line, expanding distribution.
European makers praise the Knight sleeve valve motor and American firms move toward this power source. John N. Willys, president of Willys-Overland, recently licensed the design for Willys-Knight cars. Mail to Willys shows growing inquiries as Willys expands production at Elyria Ohio. A four cylinder model drew crowds at New York and Chicago shows as dealers showcase the car.
James P. Calnan of West Upton shows the Calnan Tire Remover at the Auto Show and claims record sales for the first three days. The tool loosens tire or rim locks from the wheel front, replaces tires, and serves as a spring clamp or vise, with white nickel finish.
The Knox display, guided by Frank Crockett, features five car models including four and six cylinder types. A striking two passenger six runabout in battleship gray with blue stripe draws attention with slip covers and a V shaped radiator.
Designers of Case cars show practical forethought by storing side curtains along an interior top rib. In models 40 35 and 25 the curtains fold in with the top, remaining unobtrusive with the top up and easily accessible from the back seat when needed.
The Wireless Dashlight is among novelties at the show this week with strong interest from daily demonstrations and attendees seeking new lighting options.
H J Murphy of Reading showcased a unique wireless dash light that mounts on the steering post and lights the entire dash from the seat. The Euclid Motor Car Co deal with FE Bryant for 1000 Euclid cyclecars for New England, plus a 400 car Boston order, created a sales total over 350000 dollars with Frank S Corlew managing the closure.
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