Willys Knight Great Six Offers New Color Combos
The Willys-Overland Co announces optional color combinations for the Willys-Knight Great Six after a recent price cut. Five schemes are described, including gun metal with pastel grey-blue, evergreen with Nile green, quail brown with ivory and vermilion striping, black with maroon and crimson wheels, and black with spruce green accents and ivory red striping. Each features mohair or broadcloth upholstery in coordinated tones.
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Willys-Knight
Wilys-Overland Company
Willys-Overland
Toledo
Ohio
Bus Operators Press Federal Regulation Drive Ahead
A A A motor bus division plans a Cleveland meeting October 4 to push federal regulation of interstate bus carriers and repeal a 3 percent excise tax on new bus equipment. The campaign leverages Interstate Commerce Commission findings and seeks action from the next Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Cleveland
Board of
Legislative Committee
A. A. A. Motor Bus Division
National Association of Motor Bus Carriers
Winton Hotel
Arthur M. Hill
Charleston
America
Hill
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Electric Railway Association
American Railway Association
National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners
Commission
Motor Bus Division
United States
Clearing houses show weekly bank reserve deficit in New York
The week's report on clearing house banks and trust companies indicates a reserve deficit of 30.262 million dollars. This compares with the prior week when an excess reserve of 54.357 million dollars was reported, a change of 84.620 million dollars.
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New York
Reed Says Nothing on McAdoo Decision at Kansas City
United States Senator James A. Reed of Missouri refused to comment on William G. McAdoo’s statement that he would not run next year. Reed, a Democrat, previously debated McAdoo during the 1924 campaign.
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Kansas City
United States
James A. Reed
Missouri
William G. McAdoo
Reed
McAdoo
London rat extermination firms report vast rodent totals
A London rat-catching firm claims to have disposed of 26 713 rats in the previous year, underscoring the enormity of the city’s rodent problem and the scale of efforts to curb it.
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London
Eastern Markets Dominated by American Autos
Sutherland Pilch of Dodge Brothers reports American made autos and trucks predominate in the Near and Far East after a 50,000 mile tour. He notes growing U S vehicle markets in India and Japan despite British and other competition, with bandit delays and war disruptions shaping travel and trade.
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Detroit
Sutherland Pilch
Dodge Brothers, Inc
Near
Far East
Pilch
India
United States
America
Pilich
England
Bombay
Dodge Brothers
Graham Brothers
Hong Kong
Shanghai
China
Japan
Kochi
Osaka
Yokohama
Tokio
Persia
Millspaugh
Mecca
Shiraz
Bushire
Syrian
Mr. Pilch
Elijah
Isphahan
Chevrolet sets new August production record
Chevrolet Motor Company reports its eighth straight monthly gain with 91,452 gear shift car units manufactured in August, the highest August total in the firm’s history. The milestone reflects continued demand for its transmissions and reflects overall manufacturing efficiency.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
Accord
Olds Motor Works Expands to Meet Rising Demand
Olds Motor Works reports nationwide sales strength with every region showing growth. A $3 million expansion program is underway to enlarge production facilities as demand outpaces current capacity. Ground has been broken and construction is in progress to boost output.
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D. 8
Eddins
Olds Motor Works
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Lake
Chicago
Middle West
Grain
Oldsmobile
Oldsmobile Sets New August Shipments Record
Olds Motor Works reports August shipments of Oldsmobiles surpassed all prior August totals and became the second largest month in company history. Through September, schedules threaten another record as plants ran at capacity and could not fill over 3,500 car orders.
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Oldsmobile
Olds Motor Works
Chrysler Auto Sets Record With New High Compression Engine
Chrysler reports record demand for its high compression engine since July and for the three August models the 52 62 and 72. Gate City Motor Co officials say orders pour in from across the nation and dealer allotments are being increased. The “Red-Head” engine has made a strong impact on buyers.
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Gate City Motor Co
Chrysler High Compression Engine Red-Head Upgrade
Chrysler introduces a standard high compression engine on roadsters including the Imperial 80 and three new models. Optional on other Chrysler cars, it offers quicker acceleration, more power, and reduced gear shifting. Owners since July 1925 may retrofit the new equipment.
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Chrysler
J. W. Frazer
Levett Long Run 10 Mile Postponed Run
The transcontinental Levett marathon featuring the so called Human Dynamo was to leave Los Angeles on September 1 but has been postponed. The event was to cover a long route with Levett as the notable participant and drew wide press attention.
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Los Angeles
Levett
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Ry Nippet
Willys-Ovshand, Inc
Ohie
Pickett & McDonald
North Wrenn St
H. J. Kingler
Chevrolet
Chrysler Auto
New York City
Enterprise
Lee
Champion
Ser Economical Transportation
F. O. B. Fling
Michigan
Cheek
Ovis
Eturd Crise
Sheraton Chevrolet Co
Wrenn Street
Eid
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