Cross Country Tourists Reach New Mexico on Auto Survey
A. L. Westgard of the Touring Club of America arrives in Raton with a government commission to inspect U S roads. Accompanied by Ray F. McNamara and Harry C. Drum the party surveys ten states from New York to New Mexico, assessing road construction, materials, climate, and scenery for a comprehensive federal report.
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Raton
New Mexico
Navy
A. L. Westgard
The
Touring Club of America
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Transcontinental Automobilist
Atlantic Coast
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Westgard
Ray F. McNamara
Arizona
Binghampton
Rochester
Buffalo
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Chicago
Des Moines
Omeaha
Kansas City
Hutchinson
la Junta
Cartercar Agency Moving to Enlarged Des Moines Showroom
The Cartercar agency in Des Moines Iowa operated by R A Crugan and Co will move to a greatly enlarged new home at 800 911 Walnut Street Des Moines. After extensive improvements are finished the car show room will be ready for the Carter car with large additions at the rear and a spacious garage to be provided in connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartercar
Des Moines
R.A. Crugan & Co
Walnut Street
New York Paris Record Attempt Planned for Spring
A bold plan aims to surpass the 1908 New York to Paris record set by George Schuster and the Thomas car. The attempt will not be by automobile but by Lopez Colar deau, a French adventurer in New York, riding a motorerey from the eseter.
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New York
Paris
George Schuster
Lopez Colardeau
Fastest Cars to Race in 25000 Dollar Indy 1911 Event
A 500 mile speed test at Indianapolis on May 27 1911 offers a $25000 gold prize. Entrants must reach 75 mph, with cars under 600 cubic inches and minimum 2300 pounds weight. The Speedway pledges European and American cars, improvements to track and stands, and aims to host over 100000 spectators.
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Continents
Indianapolis Motor
America
Speedway
Indianapolis
Apes
Mobile Association
Clauss
Cartercar Opens New Orleans Branch Sales Company
Cartercar company opens a New Orleans branch called Cartercar Sales Company at 1922 1924 Commo Street with Victor Shaw as manager. The move expands regional presence in Louisiana.
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New Orleans
Cartercar Company
Caracas
Cartercar Sales Company
Commno Street
Victor Shaw
Becker Explains Veilless Advantages of Elmore Motor
B A Becker of Elmore Manufacturing argues six cylinder four cycle cars offer smoother ride, but Elmore four cylinder two cycle motor beats them in power impulses. He notes Elmore’s valve free design avoids valve actuation limits and claims no rival in simplicity or power, yet not a high cost.
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B. A. Becker
Elmore Manufacturing Company
Elmore
Waverley opens Chicago branch at Michigan Avenue
The Waverley company launches a Chicago branch at 1714 Michigan avenue with Manager J. C. Cooley in charge. The office will move soon to more handsome quarters farther south on the same street. Cooley has been linked with the Waverley electric vehicle agency since its inception.
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Waverly
Chicago
Waverley Electric Vehicle Agency
Waverley Company
Michigan Avenue
J. C. Cooley
Waverley Splectric Vehicle Agency
Sinerts
Better Cars Strength of Auto Demand Opinion
George M. Dickson, general manager of the National Motor Vehicle Company, argues that motor cars priced to allow legitimate profit reflect value and quality. He says demand remains steady across high, medium, and low price classes though some makers deliver poor value. Conservative firms selling $2,500+ cars continue expanding into 1911.
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George M. Tickson
National Motor Vehicle Company
Buying Public Knows Value Of Motor Car
W A Longaker president of the American motor car company of Indianapolis argues the car has become a necessity for professionals and others. He notes growing ad emphasis on construction details and reliability to show why the car holds value and economy in upkeep.
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W. A. Longaker
American Motor Car Company of
Indianapoli
Many Regals Shipped to Foreign Lands
Three months after Regal motor car company tapped export market, R. M. Lockwood of New York, the foreign representative, reports large orders for 1910 and 1911. Regals booked with buyers in Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Australia Cape Town South Africa Buenos Ayres Argentina Sydney New South Wales Tokio Japan Para Brazil Puerto Barrios Guatemala Mexico City Mexico London Kingston Montevideo.
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Regal Motor Car Company
R. M. Lockwood
New York
Regal Company
Lockwood
Broadway
Metropolis
Adelaide
Brisbane
Melbourne
Australia
Cape Town
South Africa
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
Sydney
New South Wales
Tokio
Japan
Para
Brazil
Puerto Barrios
Guatemala
Mexico City
Mexico
London
England
Kingston
Jamaica
Montevideo
Uruguay
New Premier Motor Car Dealer Opens in Indianapolis
A new agency for Premier motor cars arrives in Indianapolis succeeding Gibson Auto. Henry L. Johnson will run the operation based at 233 235 North Pennsylvania Street. The firm will cover the city and whole state with a major campaign planned for the upcoming season.
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Indianapolis
Gibson Automobie Company
Henry L. Johnson
North
Pennsylvania Street
Mr. Johnson
Little Glory For Mechanic In Auto Race
In car racing the mechanic, unseen yet essential, steers danger and triumph with signals and tire changes. He endures near death on two wheels, labors under the car, and after a miraculous escape returns to the same race ready to adjust and assist again.
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Little Glory
Sampson
Auto Show Grows to Giant NYC Exhibition
New York reports the automobile industry has outgrown its space, moving from scattered displays to a double show at Madison Square Garden. The Association of ceased automobile manufacturers now counts eighty three member firms, reflecting rapid growth since the early days of the show eleven years ago.
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New York
New York City
Association of
Automobile Manufacturers
Madison Square Garden
Indianapolis Automobile Directory listing brands and locations
A scanned Indianapolis directory excerpt lists auto makers and dealers. Entries include Studebaker at 369-16 N. Penn St and National Motor Vehicle Co, with references to Hupmobile Overland and Premier Auto Co. Also noted are oil and gas brands from National Refining Co and various service stations and motor goods vendors across city streets and avenues.
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Good Roads Investigation
ENT
Alco
Harry F. Grant
Automobile Club of America
Savannah
Day
Grant
Becker
National Biscuit Company
Geo. M. Dickson
President Longaker
Ameri
Can Company
NEW Agency
Grim Reaper
Mortimer C. Reeves
Ufe
Indianapolis Automobile
COLE
Cone
Col Shee & Vermont Su
Flanders
Liberty Ste
Henderson Corterana
Vermont
Mitchell
Brarley-Willis CO
West Market Street
Natlonal Motor Vehicle Co
Natonal Factory
White Rose
National Refining CO
Farr’ Auto CO
Sudard and Mivisies
Sta
Motor Manuacucing Company
Obelpy Direct
Regalis
Stearws Jackson and Fuller Ante Sales Co
Kentucky Avenue
Studebaker
TIONA
Thor
M U Co
Salf- Wescote
Marmon
Dawson
Nordyke & Marmon Co
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