Transcontinental roads improving attract touring motorists
Rain on routes west of the Mississippi has ceased and drag-ragging efforts by road groups promise better surfaces for transcontinental travelers. Many cars have already crossed southern routes, with central paths gaining traffic as spring work completes. Tourists are urged to contact the American Automobile Association Touring Bureau in Washington or New York for guidance. Bankers in Missouri express optimistic, with Lee Olwell noting unprecedented enthusiasm at a bankers’ convention in Kansas City.
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Mississippi
Missouri
The
American Automobile Association
Riggs
Washington, D. C
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Lee Olwell
Chalmers Motor Company
Kansas City
Engineers Probe Death Valley Ore Deposits For Molybdenite
Los Angeles engineer O K Parker and assistants head into Death Valley to verify claims of molybdenite deposits. Prospectors say the ore could strengthen steel for lighter, stronger cars and aid automakers amid extreme desert conditions. H L Arnold sells a Dodge touring car for the expedition as the party plans to test the desert routes from mountain climbs to the valley floor.
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Death Valley
California
O. K. Parker
Los Angeles
H. L. Arnold
Dodge Brothers
Indiana F A M Delegates Observe 500 Mile Race Notes
Delegates to the Indiana F A M State convention viewed the annual 500 mile automobile race at Indianapolis Speedway. The Maryland Motorcycle Club of Baltimore won the April F A M membership contest with 21 new applications, receiving five Old Sol lamps as the award.
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Indiana
Indianapolis Speedway
Springfield
K. D. Shomo
Dallas
Texas
Shomo
Boston
Mass
C. R. Milburn
Kansas City
Yellowstone National Park
New London
J. Boles
H. Briscot
P. Penn
San Francisco Fair
Eight Military Motor Cars Tour to Coast
Northwestern Military and Naval Academy at Lake Geneva sends eight Cadillacs on a coastbound tour from Chicago to San Francisco starting June 10. Col. R P Davidson commands a 50 man party including 40 cadets, with reports to Washington on car performance, reconnaissance gear, wireless and electric systems, and armored, medical, and supply vehicles along the route.
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War Department
United States
Northwestern Military and Naval Academy
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
Chicago
San Francisco
Col. R. P. Davidson
Northwestern Academy
Automobile Corps
Institution
Cadillac
Washington
Academy
Quartermasters
Rock Island
United States Arsenal
Des Moines
Omaha
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Reno
Sacramento
Yosemite National Park
San Diego
Los Angeles
Convicts to Build California Highways under New Law
California passes a bill allowing prisoners to work on state road projects under the Highway Department with prison oversight. The plan aims to open 7,506,000 acres on the eastern Sierra plateau and speed mountain road construction starting August, using 1000 to 1500 convicts.
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Sierras
Charles F.tern
California
Colorado
Highway Department
National Committee On Prisons and
West Virginia
National Committee On Prisons and Prison Labor
Stern
Haynes and Olds face rush of orders for Model 43 cars
Haynes production expands as quarterly dividends praise success. Roberts & Horn markets Haynes in the territory at 334 Chestnut Street. Mr Hall recalls lower priced models and notes current output must grow to meet orders for Model 43 and the forthcoming eight cylinder slated for August. Olds Company experiences unexpected demand following a sensational announcement.
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Haynes
Roberts & Horn
Cestnut Street
Mr. Hall
Olds Company
Haynes Factory Expands Output to Meet Car Demand
The Haynes Automobile Company expands production with tents and new buildings. Over 2642 orders for the 1916 Light Six were placed in three weeks, forcing crowding of 900 chassis and open-air assembly. The firm becomes Indiana’s largest car maker as space, departments, and administration rise to meet demand.
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Haynes Automobile Company
Kokomo
Indiana
Haynes
A. G. Seiberling
Michigan
Waltham
Boyce
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania
Haynesutomobile Company
Bayose
Cas Eee
C. E. Hoin
Roberts & Iola
Assembly
Cole Factory Sees Day and Night Shifts Boost Output
The Cole plant operates day and night in multiple departments to raise output. In one paint section last week 151 chassis were prepared for final assembly. Mr. Henderson forecasts a bright 1916 season with over 300 demonstration cars and sales volume more than doubling previous records. May sales hit a record, while dealers praise the Cole eight Sumner model and orders pour in from Chicago, New York, and other cities.
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Cole
Henderson
Apels
Mr. Henderson
Cole Company
Chicago
New York
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Oldsmobile Sees Record Sales After 1916 Line Reveal
Oldsmobile of Lansing Michigan reports peak sales and shipments after announcing the 1916 line. The price cut of 190 dollars on the four cylinder model spurred faster turnover, per general sales manager J W All.
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Olds Company
Lansing
Mich
J. W
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Motor Car CO
LADKU
Crescent Supply CO
Maclay Street
Harrisburg
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Anon E R. Bentley
Excelsior Auto CO
Mulberry Its
Harry L. Myers
Mgr
Col. Davidson
Guatemala
Ross
Southern Coast
Wilson
Sterling
Lincoln Highway
Davenport
Rock River
Utah
Ensminger Motor Co
Third & Cumberland Sts. Distributors
Republic Truck
Alma, Mich
I. W. Dill
Mulberry St. Bridge
Republic Distributors
Republic
Republic Motor Truck Co
Continental Motor
Bosch
Stromberg
Hudson
East End Mulberry Street Bridge
Haynes Factory
Oldsmobile
C. Frank
Union Trust Building
Penna
Union Sales Co., Inc
Second and North Streets
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