Harroun and Dawson prepare for second Savannah Grand Prize
Secretary Arthur W. Solomon announces two Marmon entries from Nordyke Marmon of Indianapolis for the second international grand prize road race at Savannah on November 12. Joe Dawson will drive one Marmon and Ray Harrount the other, with a smaller Marmon in the light car race the day before. Wagner, Fiat driver, arrives in New York and discusses Savannah hopes, noting the course’s speed and tire concerns.
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Arthur W. Solomon
Savannah Automobile Club
Savannah
Nordyke & Marmon Company
Indianapolis
Joe Dawson
Ray Harrounts
Indianapolis Company
Salomon
Savannah Club
Atlanta
Louis Wagner
Fiat Cars
New York
Long Island
Nasraro
Ralph de Palma
Fiat Racing
Wagner
Nagzzaro
Boulogne
Speedwell Motor Car Company Publishes Monthly issued
Dayton Ohio announces a new publication from the Speedwell motor car company. The magazine is described as one of the most interesting automobile manufacturer publications and will be issued monthly.
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Speedwell Motor Car Company
Dayton, O
Race Postponed Again in York
The automobile race between Barney Oldfield the speed King and Champion Jack Johnson the Fugilist was postponed indefinitely at York on October 22, delaying the high profile match.
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York
Barney Oldfield
Jack Johnson
Atlanta Automobile Meet Draws Vast Field Of Cars
Atlanta will stage a major motordrome event on November 3 4 and 5 with nearly 100 cars entered. Manager Nye wired in entries from New York and Philadelphia and top drivers including Joe Matson will race the fastest cars in the world. The Gold Dust Twins Nye and Robertson are noted for their recent Vanderbilt cup and road race mishaps.
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Atlanta
Nye
New York
Philadelphia
Joe Matson
Corbins
George Robertson
Fred J. Wagner
Robertson
Gold Dust Twins
Matson
New Elmore Motor Free From Vibration
The Elmore high duty two cycle motor is praised for its remarkable vibration free operation. Six rigid bearings with large bearing surfaces minimize wear and eliminate vibration, making the engine a proportioned engineering feat and a revolutionary auto advancement.
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Elmore
B. A. Becker
Elmore Manufacturing Company
Record broken on mud tour by Kansas City trophy star
Reports from local residents reveal driver F. Kendleton of Cartercar No 40 set a new mountain record over the route from Ratio New Mexico to Trinidad California while on the so called mud tour.
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F. Kk. Pendleton
Ratio
N. M
Trinidad
Cal
Savannah to Host Dual Road Races With 18 Mile Circuit
Preparations are underway in Savannah for two major road races on November 11 and 12 under the Savannah Automobile Club. The grand prize will use the 18.5 mile Savandale circuit with about 200 workers, gravel laid along the roadbed, and a forecast of record speeds. The event will feature renowned drivers from America and Europe, with a 407 mile total distance for the grand prize race on November 12, and substantial cash prizes for the top finishers. The Fiat team led by Louis Wagner Felice Nazzaro and Ralph De Palma has shipped cars, signaling strong field entry and expected near-certain competition for the trophies and cash.
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Savannah
Savannah Automobile Club
Savandale
America
Europe
Automobile Club of America
Fiat Company
Louis Wagner
Felice Nazzaro
Ralph de Palma
Coyote Loses Auto Race In California Prairie Chase
In a thrilling contest last week a thirty horsepower Cole car raced a young coyote across the California prairie at thirty miles per hour. The coyote led for over a mile but tired and was captured by H. K. Welch of Johannsburgh, California, ending its bid for freedom.
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California Prairie
Santa Ynez Valley
H. K. Welch
Johannsburgh
Cal
Lubrication Adds Years to Life of Automobiles
Frank B. Killian of Vacuum Oil Company Rochester NY emphasizes lubrication as vital for extending engine life and tire mileage, stating proper care adds years to the automobile’s life.
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Frank B. Killian
The
Vacuum Oil Company of
Rochester
N. Y
Coming Auto Events October and November listings
The notice lists October auto events by city and date including road races, reliability runs, and track meets in San Francisco Chicago Dallas New York and Hudson County. November events cover New OrleansLos Angeles Phoenix Mt Vernon Savannah Redlands Los Angeles with road races and track meets scheduled.
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San Francisco
Cal
Chicago Motor Club
Dallas (Tex
Chicago Evening Ameriicn
Greater New York
Empires of New York American
Hudson County
N. J
New Auto Models to Be Shown at 1911 Exhibit in New York
New York October reports Madison Square Garden will host the eleventh National Automobile Show from January 7 to 21 under the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers. Space has expanded by 22,000 square feet, with separate sections for passenger vehicles and commercial, electric carriages, and motorcycles. The show will display only licensed Selden patent vehicles, highlighting industry growth and upcoming model changes planned for 1911.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers
Association
T Hast Forty-second Street
Selden
Association of
Westcott on testing automobiles for mass production
Westcott, president of the Westcott Motor Car Co. in Richmond, argues that large scale automobile testing is essential. He says a model must be thoroughly road tested for hundreds of miles before body assembly and shipment to buyers to ensure each unit meets design standards and preserves reputation.
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Burton J. Westcott
Westcott Motor Car Company
Richmond
Westcott 40
Could Not Get His Elmore Elusive 1911 Elmore Car Sold Out
A man from New Mexico journeyed to Clyde Ohio to buy an Elmore automobile but found the 1911 model sold out. With all cars allocated to dealers, the prospective buyer left empty handed after his long trip.
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New Mexico
Ohio
Elmore
Clyde
Elmore Company
Chevrolet Out of Racing Game For This Season
The Marquette Buick team led by Burman and Arthur Chevrolet plan to take their Marquette-Butch Model 100 cars to Savannah for the 1610 grand prix next week. Louis Chevrolet will not race this season due to injuries from the Vanderbilt crash, with his future in doubt. The Buick team trains at Hempstead with high hopes, while Burman and Chevrolet again lead the field in prestige for speed amid the Vanderbilt race’s strong showing.
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Marquette-Buick
Wild Bob’ Burman
Arthur Chevrolet
Georgia City
Burman
Savannah
Buick
Hempstead
L. I
Vanderbilt Course
Wadsworth Warren
Dixie
Louis Chevrolet
Vanderbilt
Chevrolet
Republic Tires Win at Montana State Fair Races
The National 40 equipped with Republic staggered tread tires scored a signal victory at the Montana state fair in Helena, Montana. It won three of four races including a five mile event on a heavy muddy track without tire trouble.
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Montana State Fair
Heleng
Mont
Low Priced Popular Car Made In Factory Advantage
Will H. Brown argues the low priced popular car is not inferior and not purely assembled. He cites price trends since 1903 showing gains in value while average prices drop due to mass production of sub-$1500 models. Factory integration and in-house production yield better quality and lower total cost, he claims, citing a Chicago authority favoring home construction of such cars.
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I Beleve
Ehen
Chicago
Indianapolis Automobile Premier Event Promises Studebaker Show
Indianapolis hosts premier automobile showcase featuring Studebaker models and new arrivals. Dealers anticipate strong interest as enthusiasts explore latest designs and classic restorations.
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Dawson
NEW Publication
Johnson
Sheepshead Bay
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit
Goodness
Coyote
New Orleans
New Orleans Automobile Club
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Ariz
Mile High Climb Association
Automobile “Association
Westcott
Republic Tires
J. Harry Roberts
Republican
Mr. Roberts
Hagerstown
Wayne County
Indiana
Roberts
Noerdyke & Marmon Co
Atlas Engine Works
Sinker & Davis Co
Old Engle Machine Works
Morris Street
Order of Elks Lodge
K. of P
White River Assembly Union
Biase
Will H. Brown
Willys
Iverlagd’ Company
Freeto
FRONTIER_ASTHMA CO
Niagara and Hudson Sts
Buffalo, N.Y
Indianapolis Automobile
the Motor Car Center
COLE
Capitol Aver
Vermont
Flanders
Henderson Otersalet
Sessser
Wnis
Mitchell
Ras Ge
Overland x Ae Ginets Koriel Aid Beseet
Fouy
Studebaker
Tiona Osha
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