Paige Company Opens Factory Branch in City
The Paige Company of Indiana opens a new direct factory branch at 1110 N Meridian St Indianapolis to market Paige Detroit six and eight cylinder cars in Indiana. W W E Stalnaker named vice president and general manager oversees operations and plans a modern three story showroom and service center. The Graham brothers buy control of Paige Detroit and Wayne Body Company assets in major industry move.
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Tube Has Own Cops for Hudson River Tunnels
A special police force of 300 men is being trained to conduct traffic in the new vehicular tunnels under the Hudson River in New York.
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Willys Lands New Light Car and Whippet Lead
John N. Willys, president of Willys-Overland, touts the Whippet as the trend in American light cars. He notes the model’s 110,000 production record in its first year and cites features like low center of gravity, four wheel brakes, economy, and rapid acceleration to meet urban traffic needs.
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America
Akron Tire Makers Hit New Daily Output Records
Akron tire manufacturers report production breakthroughs with a firm producing over 45 000 tires in a single day and aiming to push output beyond 50 000 soon, signaling a major surge in regional tire supply.
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Akron
Auto Styles Go in Cycles
Styles travel in cycles says Edward S. Jordan president of the Jordan Motor Car Company. Open touring cars declined as mass produced closed bodies rose, then roadsters with tops down drew college crowds, and sport type touring cars grew in demand for greater carrying capacity. The closed car shifted from luxury to common use.
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Edward S. Jordan
Jordan Motor Car Company
Woman's Hand in Motor Sales
A historical note on the rise of women as major buyers in the automotive industry. E. L. Cord of Auburn Automobile Co. states the shift from male to female influence has transformed marketing more than wealth changes, stressing the need to appeal to women buyers for success.
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E. L. Cord
Auburn Automobile Company
Taubman Store Birthday Celebration in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Taubman Chain Store at 25 W Washington St marks its first anniversary with a Friday sale of auto accessories and radios. George Bell, local manager, notes the store is key in the western group of 47 locations. Last year’s Taubman sales exceeded 2.5 million dollars with a target of 3.5 million this year. The chain began three years ago in Greensburg Pennsylvania by three brothers.
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Washington St
George Bell
Bell
Greensburg
Polish Silvered Reflectors With Lampblack Paste
Lampblack, a soft black powder, polishes silvered lamp reflectors. Tarnished surfaces respond to a lampblack paste, then a finish with dry powder in a soft cloth. Berliner microphone patents were filed in the U S nearly fifty years ago.
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Emil Berliner
United States
Tail Light and Steam Cooling in 1920s Auto News
A column on bad driving habits criticizes inconsiderate drivers and urges steadier pace. It notes a Peerless Six sedan covering 22 095 miles with over eighteen mpg. Prof Edward P Culver predicts steam cooling will standardize engines. Gates Manufacturing opens Indianapolis room at 824 N Meridian St after fire.
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Pacific Coast
Edward P. Culver
Princeton School of Engineering
Culver
Automobile Trade Prospers as Association Sees Continued Growth
The Motor and Accessory Manufacturers Association reports satisfactory six month results and expects continued strength for the year. May shipments peak above April and near January levels with original equipment deliveries rising, while Ford dealer activity highlights a standout sales record of 143 new and 190 used cars totaling $114,350 in five months.
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Motor and Accessory Manufacturers Association
Ford
Tourist permit eases driving in Europe for a year
A motorist can drive in European countries for a year with a single tourist permit. The permit, obtained by special arrangement, is recognized across Europe, removing concerns about customs or other regulations.
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Europe
Chevrolet Plans Major Expansion at Flint Plant
Chevrolet Motor Company announces a 2 million dollar expansion to its Flint Michigan facilities. The plan includes a three story office building and a new parts building to relieve congestion from rising production, with completion by October 1. The current offices and parts buildings will be razed for a modern factory, with the new parts building measuring 530 by 122 feet and the office building 260 by 60 feet.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
Flint
Mich
Charles F. Barth
Barth
Auto sales rise as wages climb through decades
The National Bureau of Economic Research reports rising average incomes from 1913 to 1926 with $840, $1,500, and $2,010. E. L. Cord of Auburn Automobile Co notes motor car demand grows with income. Four cylinder to eight cylinder shifts seen. eight cylinder sales up fifty percent in three months.
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National Bureau of Economic Research
E. L. Cord
Auburn Automobile Co
Taxicabs Put to Tests at Ohio State University Lab
Taxicabs operating from 10 000 to 200 000 miles will enter OSU laboratory where students will study wear patterns to determine wear causes and lifespan factors.
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Ohio State University
Industry gets set for rush for final half of 1927
Detroit June 29 The automobile industry readies for a back half 1927 that will be a battle for business. B H Cram president of Cram's Automotive Reports says manufacturers must have all in order for aggressive merchandising after new models and lines are introduced.
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B. H. Cram
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Automotive Reports
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