Cadillac Copyrights and the Penalty of Leadership
Cadillac advertising manager E. P. Drysdale explains that Cadillac will copyright some national ads and that the company has created distinctive campaigns. He cites The Penalty of Leadership and The Tribute to Initiative as influential, noting widespread copying and the need to preserve ad identity while allowing limited reuse.
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Cadillac Company
E. P. Drysdale
America
Mr. Drysdale
Amavriog
Cadillac
Uncle Sam
Chicago Motor Derby Winners Praise Tires
The Chicago Motor Derby featured De Palma and Resta racing at about 100 mph with little tire trouble. Both drivers praised Goodrich Silverton Cord Tires, with De Palma saying I have to buy them and Resta adding I could find nothing so good. The first nine finishers were shod with Goodrich Cord Tires.
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Chicago
Resta
de Palma
Goodrich
Vintage autos for sale from early 1900s
Classic 1913 Cadillac in good condition and 1915 Chalmers barely used in excellent condition offered together. Also a 1914 Packard fully overhauled and repainted priced at 1100 dollars.
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Cadillac
Chalmers
Packard
Maxwell Cars Reach Deepest Southern Mexico in Expedition
Maxwell motorcars have achieved the most southerly point in Mexico for vehicles engaged in the punitive expedition. Letters from U.S. Army officers praise Maxwells for standing up to tests and patrol duty on harsh Mexican roads. The nonstop Maxwell ran 22,000 miles without a stop, aiding troops from Douglas to desert trails.
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Maxwell
Mexico
United States Army
Buquor Motor Company
Maxwell Distributors
el Paso
Texas
Maxwells
San Antonio
Chihuahua
Uncle Sam
United States
Douglas
Arizona
Buyers favor maker reliability over technical specs in car buying
J M Davidson of Penn Auto Sales Co in Harrisburg argues buyers prefer maker reputation and past performance to detailed technical claims. He cites National car sales success, especially the Twelve and multi cylinder models, as proof that consumers trust established manufacturers.
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J. M. Davidson
Penn Auto Sales Co
Harrisburg
National Highway
National
Packard Motor Car increases stock and reshuffles leadership
Packard Motor Car Company stockholders authorize a five million dollar stock increase to 13 million dollars of authorized common stock. Henry B. Joy becomes Chairman of the Board, Alvan Macauley becomes President, with Joy delegating executive duties to Macauley. Assets total 33 million. earnings projected at 60 percent on the issued eight million common stock. A quarterly dividend of 1.75 percent on preferred stock payable June 15.
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Packard Motor Car Company
Detroit
Henry B. Joy
Alvan Macauley
Joy
Macauley
Busines
Empire Tourabout a Four Passenger Roadster
The Empire Company touts the Tourabout four passenger roadster as highly popular. Sales Manager F A Babcock says the model meets rising demand with a roomy body and emphasis on solid comfort for four passengers.
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Empire Tourabout
Empire Company
F. A. Babcock
Empire Engineers
Empire touring car praised for space and comfort
An Empire six cylinder touring car with a long wheelbase and 120 inch length is highlighted for its generous luggage space and easy rear compartment access. The article notes its refined body lines and suitability for growing roadster use, with emphasis on rider comfort and styling. In other news Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher is buried at New Market, New Cumberland, Pa. A party was hosted at the home of Robert Smith in New Market.
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Robert Smith
New Market
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Cadiflac
Crispen Motor Car Co
Cameron Street
ANOW
Bell
United
Packard Motor Car Co. of
Phila
Market St
Harrisburg, Pa
Keystone Motor Car CO
Market Street
C. H. Barner, Mer
New Market New Cumberland, Pa
Newbro
Ceandler
Chandler
F. C. B. Cleveland
Andrew Redmond
Third and
Boyd Sts
Ceaters War
Pennsylvania
Chandler Motor Car Company
Cleveland, Ohio
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