Old New England Road Scene of Concord-Lexington March
Historic account describes the April 19, 1775 march of British troops from Lexington to Concord via a Massachusetts road now a state boulevard. Minute men fired from cover at the bridge over the Concord River. British retreat ended with heavy losses. The route attracts tourists for scenery and historic significance.
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Lexington
Concord
Massachusetts
Lexington Green
Boston
Concord River
Atlantic Ocean
New York State
Gasoline Fires Warn of Hidden Explosives Dangers
A detailed warning cites gasoline vapor as a deadly explosive risk, not the liquid. It explains how vapor rises from floors, travels with drafts, and can ignite or explode, especially near fires, with advice to use modern safety cans and store away from homes.
Nash Motors Boss C W Nash A Laboring Production Titan
Kenosha Wisconsin chief executive C W Nash is praised as the driving force behind Nash Motors production of Jeffery cars and trucks. The article notes his 12 hour days, coatless labor, and deep knowledge of shop conditions and factory management, credited for keeping overhead low and quality high.
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Kenosha
Wis
Nash Motors Company
C. W. Nash
Nash
Jeffery
Alpha
Omega
Ford Fiction and Rumors About Ford Price Cuts Debunked
The piece notes a flood of letters worldwide seeking to confirm wild rumors that Ford cars would drop to 100 dollars or be given away for trivial coins. It cites Ford’s 1916 statement that no price cuts would occur before August 1 1917, and explains clerks must deny such stories while reassuring buyers prices remain at list.
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Ford
Ford Motor Company
Mr. Ford
Mint
Virginia
Enquirer
Jeffery Six Proves Its Mettle in Severe Tests
A. M. Robbins of Centaur Motor Company staged one of Illinois' severest automobile hill climbing tests at Palos Park Hill near Chicago. The event showcased Jeffery motor cars and trucks under challenging incline conditions, highlighting the vehicle's performance and endurance.
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Jeffery
Ilinois
A. M. Robbins
Centaur Motor Company
Jeffery Motor Cars
Palos Park Hill
Chi
Robbins push Jeffery Six tops Palos Hill testing speed
The Star of the cast Jeffery Six driven by Robbins climbs Palos Hill at 18 mph with seven passengers then 28 mph down and 20 mph over crest. He repeats with two more passengers reaching 65 mph on concrete south of Blue Island, a photographer recording 70 mph on the speedometer.
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Robbins
Avoirdupois
Jeffery
Palos Hill
Chicago
Blue Island
Studebaker sales surge ahead of 1915 annual total
Through August 31 1916 Studebaker sold 48750 cars exceeding the full year 1915 total of 47040 by 1710. With production rising and new factory extensions planned the firm projects 80000 plus sales in 1916 and aims to 120000 cars in 1917 reflecting a strong growth trajectory led by L J Ollier vice president and director of sales.
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Studebaker
L. J. Ollier
Studebaker Corooation
Ollier
Caustic Lawyer At Bodmin Assizes Draws Laughs
A sharp barrister at Bodmin assizes clashed with a judge telling him he wastes court time. He quipped about the lordship’s dinner and later mocked moral purity, shouting it is simply rabbit pain as the bench cowered and the crowd roared.
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Bodmin Assizes
Carter
London
Pleasure and Happiness in the Neighborly Visit
A Chicago News reflection contrasts pleasure with happiness, noting pleasure arises from neighbors visiting and happiness from their departure, suggesting contentment is tied to social time and farewell.
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Chicago News
Croydon Flats Man Trades Farm For Ford Car
Harold Harvey of Croydon Flats New Hampshire becomes a noted Ford buyer by swapping sixteen Yorkshire pigs two horses two cows three two year old heifers three calves one horse rake one horse hoe and one cultivator for a second hand Ford. The rest of the farm remains undisclosed.
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Croydon Flats
N. H
Harold Harvey
Ford
Harvey
For Sale A Good Young Winter Milch Cow
A good young winter milch cow advertised for sale by J E Davidy at 511 S Rife Street. Contact for details.
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J. E
Ford Owners Generous In Matawan Christmas Drive
In Matawan New Jersey on August 10 ladies started a fund to buy inexpensive gifts for the town children and deserv ing residents. They reported to the Ford Motor Company that out of 400 cars tagged 398 were Fords and the two objecting drivers were the two not driving Fords.
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Matawan
N. J
Ford Motor Company
Modern house price reasonable if sold at once
J. E. David of 511 S. Rife Street offers a modern house for sale at a reasonable price for immediate sale.
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J. E. David
S. Rife Street
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