Bell Company to Increase the Factory Capacity
The Bell Motor Car Company, formed in this city less than a year ago, doubles its capitalization to 1,000,000 and buys a 15 acre site at East York Rockburn Station to build modern factory buildings by year end. Planned output includes two models a 1000 pound commercial car with electric lights and starter and a line of pleasure cars. The expanded plant aims to employ 500 to 1000 workers once completed with outside capitalists financing the new facilities. W. J. Marks is local representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Motor Car Company
East York
Rockburn Station
United States
W. J. Marks
Moist & Moist Distributors
Overland Shipments Reach Record Yearly Value
The Willys-Overland Toledo plant shipped cars valued at $95,681,780 since April 21, 1915, with April 1915 alone at $12,654,550. Daily shipments averaged $612,000 to $778,000, reflecting a booming auto output amid winter weather and signaling a yearly total far exceeding half of 1916 estimates.
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Overland
Willys-Knight
Toledo
Dodge Brothers: Independent Makers of Noted Automobiles
The Dodge Brothers, John F. and Horace E., own the business with no outside capital and over 63 million dollars in sales since starting complete car manufacture a year and a half ago. Their Detroit plant spans more than 60 acres and the firm ranks fourth in U.S. car production, fueled by a strong reputation and rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Brothers
John F
Horace E. Dodge
Detroit
Messrs
Dodge
Proper Air Pressure Essential in Summer
F A Mosher of Fish Rubber Co states hot weather does not injure tires and proper inflation prevents excess heat from flexing side walls. He warns against under inflating for summer as it increases heat and weakens tires, urging regular air pressure checks.
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F. A. Mosher
South Third Street
Fish Rubber Co
Chalmers Unveils 1917 Models After Record 1916 Sales
Chalmers Motor Company announces 1917 line led by the Six-30 with two wheelbase options a 115 inch five passenger and a seven seat touring sedan. New closed car models a town car limousine and touring sedan feature Lucile interiors and advanced instrument design. Prices start at 1280 dollars for the Six-30 and include elaborate comfort options for all year driving.
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Chalmers Motor Company
Chalmers
Hugh Chalmers
R. P. m. Chalmers
Detroit
Lady Duff Gordon
Lucile
New York
Ndon
Paris
Milady
Married at Gettysburg Sailed to the Telegraph
Helen Roth daughter of the late Rev Dr and Mrs O Roth of Chambersburg and George W Immell of Chambersburg were married by Rev Dr Luther Kuhlman at the theological seminary Gettysburg June 17 with Dr J A Singmaster assisting. Theodore H Moltz 1335 Derry St, injured in a Detroit car crash ten days ago, is out of danger but remains hospitalized in Detroit.
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Helen Roth
O. Roth
Chambersburg
George W. Immell
Luther Kuhlman
J. A. Singmaster
Gettysburg
Ted” Moltz
Theodore H Moltz
Derry Street
Detroit
G. Warren Moltz
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ALCO
Mercer
Oakland
AMON
Udebaker
Guechaate
Erland
Reliable Automobile Company
N. Broad ST
Philadelphia
Bulletin
Ensminger Motor Co
Third and
Cumberland Sts
Third & Cumberland S Distributors
Ensminger
King
King Car Sales Co
S. Cameron ST
Auto Trans
North Camer
Willys-Overland Company
Combines
Newbro
B. Toledo
Is—And the
The
Overland-Harrisburg Co
North Second ST
Toledo, Ohio
U. S
the Overland-Harrisburg Co
North Second Street
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