Studebaker Gold Chassis Delights Auto Show Crowds
A Studebaker chassis coated in pure gold, over 340 ounces used and 3000 parts finished in gold, astonishes Cleveland visitors at the automobile show. Yale and Towne supplied the special facilities, guarded to prevent souvenir theft, highlighting the chassis as the era’s most expensive and revealing display of car mechanics.
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Studebaker
Stern
Yale & Towne
New York Show
Cleveland
Motor Corps Training and War Transport Proposals
A wartime memorandum discusses forming motor corps and munition clubs guiding youths and volunteers. It advises recruiting, instructor roles, and possible government support for training, transport units, and motor vehicle coordination for troops, supplies, and medical evac. It notes officers may direct efforts from military and educational institutions.
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Nies
Nat Rift
Woodwa
Washington, D
Agatant
Waington
D.C
War Department
Gen
Jeffery Warns of Big Car Shortage Amid Steel Shortfall
Charles T. Jeffery, president of the Thomas B. Jeffery Co. in Kenosha, warns that despite massive demand for cars and trucks and near self-sufficiency in parts, shortages of steel and materials will curb supply next spring. The firm has expanded to three new buildings and runs three shifts to meet demand, driven by the Jeffery Sedan offering at about 1165 dollars.
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Charles T. Jeffery
Thomas RB. Jeffery Co
Kenosha
Wis
Jeffery
Mr. Jeffery
United States
Army Seeks More Motor Trucks for Posts and Field
Army recommendations from department commanders and quartermasters call for increased motor transportation. In Hawaii the quartermaster urges adding one 6 ton truck for general hauling and one 8 ton dump-body truck for coal at Honolulu depot, beyond the three 1½ ton trucks. The Medical Department plans to buy more motor ambulances and a board will study the best type for field hospitals.
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United States Army
Hawaiian Department
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Army Medical Department
Automobile Club of Maryland Membership Drive
The club invites applications available at the press office. Join the Automobile Club of Maryland to access member benefits and services advertised in local notices.
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Automobile Club of Maryland
Auto Busses Save France in Danger
Paris omnibuses played a crucial wartime role transporting troops, cannons, ammunition, and food to front lines while meeting military needs. About 1,000 buses moved troops and supplies nightly, with average 20,000 tons carried monthly and each bus logging about 34,000 miles yearly.
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France
Paris
M. de Freminville
Panhard & Levassor
Detroit
the Aisne
French War Department
New York Judge Sentences Drunk Driver to Year and Fine
A New York judge sentenced a man convicted of driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated to one year in the penitentiary and a $500 fine. The editor argues drunken drivers of all vehicles deserve equal punishment and calls for no favoritism toward chauffeurs.
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New York
Car Load of Chevrolet Models Reaches Webster Firm
G W F Webster local Chevrolet distributor at 92 Harrison street announces a car load of Baby Grand and Four Ninety Two models. He reports initial delays due to factory demand but now has cars in regular order and can deliver promptly.
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G. W. F. Webster
Chevrolet Motor Car
Harrison Street
Mr. Webster
Bankers Favorable to Motor Industry
Harry W. Ford of Saxon Motor Car Company argues bankers now view automobile securities as stable. He notes autos are essential, compare favorably to railroads in investment and growth, and cites a Saxon Ste trip Los Angeles to San Francisco saving time and cost against rail. He asserts the industry deserves serious financial consideration.
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Harry W. Ford
Saxon Motor Car Company
Ford
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Gas Tax Battle in Chicago Faces Early Pushback
Chicago news brief notes the proposed one cent per gallon gasoline tax drawing early scrutiny on Jan 2. Lawmakers and residents weigh potential revenue against rising fuel costs and urban needs. Local officials say funds would support transportation projects and road repairs.
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Chicago
Garage Owners to Fight 60 Cents HP Auto Tax in Chicago
The Associated Garage owners of America plan to oppose President Wilson's 60 cents per horsepower tax proposal in their second annual convention in Chicago during the Auto show. FE J McGuirk the national organizer says about 500 garage men from across the United States will attend after Illinois GARAGE OWNERS sessions.
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Wilson
Congress
Associated Garage Owners of America
Chicago
FE. J. McGuirk
United States
Garage Owners’ Association of
Ilinois
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Ohio
Auto Corps
ARMY
Aris
Saxon
Federal
Commercial Motor Co
Low Street
Baltimore, MD
Cumberland
Pure Stream Line
Cincinnati
Enger Motor Cars
Addison
Pennsylvania
Frostburg
WM. T. Leatham
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