Offset cylinders debate marks early auto engine design
The article surveys offset versus opposite cylinder layouts in gasoline engines, detailing alleged benefits such as shorter rods and less side thrust alongside criticisms like imbalance and complexity. It links these technical debates to the growth of the automobile industry and praises industry leaders like George H. Day and the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers for advancing standards and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers
George H. Day
The
Had and Tedious Auto Boosting On Road Vehicle History
A fragmented excerpt traces the long human fascination with vehicle power from ancient times to early modern progress. It notes Roger Bacon predicting land water and road power and mentions the 1930s era when engines required integration with road vehicle design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bacon
Buick Team Wins Rich Bonus After Coke Trophy Race
Charles W. Murphy’s Cubs bonus compared to Buick drivers’ rewards after the Coke trophy race on June 19. Louis Chevrolet Lewis Strang and Bob Burman split $10,000 three ways, earning substantial pay plus salaries and accessory bonuses. Flint citizens plan a grand celebration and banquet for the Buick stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Murphy
Cubs
Chicago
Murphy
William J. Meade
Buick Motor Company
Buick
Indiana
Louis Chevrolet
Lewis Strang
Bob Burman
Flint
Mich
Michigan City
Favor Machines Made in America
During tariff debate in the Senate the topic of imported automobiles arises with a push for high priced American cars. The exchange mentions Packard and notes several makes built abroad, with jokes about engraved country marks and a senator riding in a costly machine made in Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Packard
Aldrich
Bacon
Mr. Bailey
Hale
Bailey
Rhode Island
Detroit
Mich
Mr. Smith
Michigan
Mitchell official may be governor of Wisconsin
Captain William Mitchell Lewis of Racine Wisconsin, general manager of the Mitchell Motor Car Company, is urged as a potential governor candidate for Wisconsin. He plans to inform political friends that he will leave the decision to them while attending the Mitchell car owners jubilee in San Jose California on July 10. He stresses the need to focus on expanding the plant and organizing to meet rising production demands.
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Wisconsin
William Mitchell Lewis
Mitchell Motor Car Company
Racine
Wis
Badger State
Yale
Davidson
San Jose
Cal
Mitchell Car Owners
Lewis
California
Ocean Grace
N. J
Pomona
San Diego
New York
The
Akaiadaeska
France
French Customs Office
Automobile Club of Washington
National Capital
Denver Motor Club
Brighton
Denver
Motor Club
N and Motor Club
Newark
Georgia
Rhode Island
Fitzgerald
Atlanta
Albany
MecRea
Dublin
Savannah
Philippines
Manila
Baguio
Alfred Reeves
American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association
New England
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Highway Department
New Jersey
Autos Help Farmers Bring Town Life To The Farm
A analysis notes that many farmers now use motor cars and enjoy better roads. The American Automobile Association and Western agricultural clubs show the car’s usefulness and comfort for farming families. The International Irrigation Congress president foresees towns near farms and daily car trips to the fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Automobile Association
International Irrigation Congress
Alexandra Park Race Day Review Highlighting Winners
At Alexandra Park England the juvenile selling plate for two-year-olds at five furlongs was won by Waterouzel with Alicisis second and Radiant Star third. Mascomer led the maiden two-year-old plate over five furlongs with Craige filly second and Boudoir third. Cyclops IL won the July handicap two furlongs with Mussulman and Lég Cliff following. Hayden took the London cup over one and a quarter miles, with Menu and Wise Mason behind. Perseus III entered for H P Whitney was unplaced.
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Alexandra Park
England
Waterouzel
Alicisis
Radiant Star
H. P. Whitney
Cynthia Bright
Mascomer
Craige
Belmont
Boudoir
Cyclops IL Mussulman
Lég Cliff
Hayden
Menu
Wise Mason
Perseus Ill
Automobiles and Roads News From National Clubs
A wide survey of early 1900s motoring activities reports club campaigns and road work. Updates cover the Royal Automobile Club in Great Britain, U S and Canadian clubs, speed limits, signs, and tours. It notes fire engines in Lansing, electric delivery cars, and forthcoming events from San Antonio to Philadelphia.
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Austin
Speen
Lansing
Mich
Washington
San Antonio
Tex
Automobile Club
Cleveland
Fort Worth
Columbus Automobile Club
Ohio
Quaker City Motor Club
Point Breeze
Philadelphia
Automobile Club of
Syracuse
Richfield Springs
Long Island Automobile Club
Havre
Paris
France
Rochester
N. Y
Ontario Beach Park
The
Automobile Club of Philadelphia
Pittsfield
Mass
Richmond
Automobile Notes From Across the Nation and Abroad
Reports cover New York registration receipts, the Sandy River auto club in Oregon planning a home, maps for Troy roads, Worcester club expansion, graphite types, St Joseph long distance runs, Cincinnati hotel rates for club members, grease cup center-punching, Western Stock chassis races crowds, New Jersey track meet possibility, Texas auto horn confusion, skid and side slip notes, Hartford endurance contest prizes, and Prince Henry tour observers led by military officers.
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New York State
Sandy River
Portland
Ore
Automobile Club
Literary Bureau of
Troy
N. Y
Worcester
Mass
Chase Building
Automobile Club of
St Joseph
The
Cincinnati Automobile Club
Cincinnati
Chicago Automobile Club
New Jersey Automobile and Motor Club
Texas
Union
Hartford
Conn
Makers Too Bust to Enter Events
Chairman F B Hower of the A A A contest board notes the auto industry’s prosperous condition reflected in many manufacturers' entries or lack thereof for the Glidden, Hower and Detroit trophies. They report being too busy and short of cars to enter, yet value the Glidden tour as aiding next year’s sales.
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F. B. Hower
A. A. A. Contest Board
Glidden
Hower
Detroit
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Bylinder
George F. Day
Cobe
America
Stearns Cars
Chasses
Tue Smith-Ecceprs Co
Carriage
Mitchell
Mitchell Lewis
May
Whitney
Royal Automobile Club of
Bedford
Brooklyn
Automobile Dealers’ Association of
Los Angeles
Mosquito
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Alice R. Romsey
Hackensack
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
State Highway Commission of
Massachusetts
Highway Commission
Europe
Fairmount
Bennings
District of Columbia
Baltimore
Vatican
Turin
St. Joseph
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Automobile Notes
Traction
Eighth Street
H. Shambaugh
H. R. Meyer
A. Biebdenholtz
K. H. Gabriel
H. Munrath
M. Wackershan
L. Weaver
E. Munrath
L. Stadtlander
William Vorwerck
H. Nesther
Walnut Hills
Boellinger
C. Hartzel
A. Pethmong
J. Ee $B
Henry
Utility
Tal Ners
I. Reed
H. Steven
Mer
M. ‘Maghell
H. Kopthofs
McCapfhry
C. Robugor
Cee
Stevens Duryer
Geo. C. Miller Sons
Main Street
Stevens-Duryea Co
Chicopee Falls
Massa
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