Franklin Show the Car Contest Triumph Across Nations
Franklin Automobile Company of Syracuse launched a show the car contest to demonstrate Franklin Six 401 vehicles to dealers across the United States and Canada. Glenn's Garage reports that Cumberland Maryland won first prize after 32 days of grueling travel through rain snow and mud against 150 agencies with Hamond Amick John Zieler H W Gigan and A F Gison piloting the car to victory.
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Franklin Automobile Company
United States
Canada
Glenn’s
Syracuse
Franklin
Union
Rand
Sidney
Franklin Six
Cumberland
Miaryland
Hammond Amick
John Zieler
H. W. Giigan
A. F. Glison
Show the Car Contest Sees 15,407 Rides in 32 Days
The 32 day show the car contest logged 15,407 passengers in Franklin cars. Cumberland set mileage and daily limits, Auburn N Y led riders, Cincinnati and Lexington high in ridership, 340 807 miles driven by all cars, MD roads cited as key to success.
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Peniaerd
Freanktin Cara
Auburn N. Y
Lexington, Ky
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cumberland
Chalmers Six-30 Touring Car Draws Massive Crowds
Advices to Paul Smith of Chalmers Meter Co report a lively reception for the Six-30 touring car across the nation. George Stowe in New York notes over 400 visitors at Broadway salesrooms for the first demonstrator, with 14 sales in five hours. New York has 1650 cars allotted, expected inadequate for six months. Cleveland dealer J J Greenwald reports about 200 visitors daily last week seeking the latest model.
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Paul Smith
Chalmers Meter Company
Maharer George Stowe
New York
Broadway
Hudson
Boston Sales Day One Attracts Hundreds For Pyke Show
Two hundred people thronged Harry Pyke's Boston salesrooms as sales began in the first two days. The Standard Motor Car Company of Dayton notes 400 visitors examined the car on opening day in Cleveland? and dealer Whitten of Lynn drove his Six-30 from Buffalo to Boston. He reports a rainy trip with efficient mileage and strong performance data from the road test in transit to the Chalmers convention.
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Boston
Harry Pyke
Standard Motor Car Company
Dayton
Ohio
Ohio City
Dimming Headlights Courtesies Cited in Driving Habits
A discussion notes that dimming headlights as drivers approach others at night is a courtesy used in many states and present to some extent in Maryland. The piece urges motorists to dim before passing to protect approaching vehicle occupants.
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Maryland
Maine highway patrol to monitor all state roads
The Maine State Highway Commission plans a patrol system with men stationed at multiple points. They will conduct daily tours along assigned sections and perform repairs on roads showing signs of wear or deterioration.
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Maine States Highway Commission
Taxicab and touring car service in Maryland city
Edward Saunders, stage manager at the Maryland Theatre, hires two chauffeurs James O'Hara and Berney Kemper to run his two cars a New Hudson Six and a Studebaker in a taxicab and touring car service. He aims for fast service with emphasis on safety.
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Maryland Theatre
Saunders
Slludson
Stude
Berney Kemper
Mr. Saunders
Planning for Year Round Advances in Manufacturing
The article notes manufacturers continuously work on problems and trial new ideas in laboratories and workshops. It emphasizes advance planning as key to successful design and global industrial development.
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McMullen Bros
Cumberland, MD
Queen City Garage
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Lith Falls
Weston
Wile
Edward Saunders
Baker
James O'Hara
Enger
Enger Motor Cars
Addison
Pennsylvania
Frostburg
WM. T. Leatham
Commercial Motor Co
Springs
REGAL
the Central Hardware Co
Allegany County
North Centre ST
Frank Gotch
C. Hinkley
Frank
Iowa
Chalmers Engineering Department
Chalmers Mechanical Department
Citizens Garage Company
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