Essex And Hudson Cars Called Good Sellers In Garage
W. L. Childers, Hudson and Essex dealer at 504 Jersey Street since 1918, expects a large May shipment. Three Essex and five Hudson Super Six cars sold this year, plus a Clydesdale truck. Essex designed for women with long brake and shift levers, 14 inch brake drum for quick stops. both cars have summer foot warmers and winter radiator shutters. repairs done by experienced workers.
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Essex
Hudson
Childers
W. L. Childers
Mr. Childers
Jersey Street
Hudson Company
Humorous Local Vignettes of Sale and Society
A string of quirky scenes unfolds around town from a boastful auto dealership to street kerfuffles. Characters like Slim Winsome Willie and Billy the car salesman clash with customers, while references to taxis, groceries, and hotel life paint a satirical slice of daily business and social mischief.
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Billy
Bill
Willie
Twelve Million Sparks For Atlantic Flight Plan
A hobbyist submits details on a Rolls Royce twelve cylinder engine built for an Atlantic crossing from Halifax to England. The Sopwith biplane uses four magnetos, two for ignition of six cylinders each, with two spare magnetos kept for emergencies.
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Harry G. Hawkers
Atlantic Ocean
Halifax
England
Cat Absconded From Pulp Lobbies In Eight Mile Ride
A small dog owner captured a tiny pup and the cat Fitzsimmons, then took the cat on an eight mile ride and abandoned Tabby in a desolate spot. The tale ends with the cat returning home despite the master’s misfortune with felines.
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Fitzsimmons
Dorg
Kittie
Tabby
Hess
Standardized Parts Prove Value At Auto Show
A Cadillac with 82,000 miles and prior salvage condemnation won first prize for exceptional condition at the France show. The entry demonstrated complete motor standardization and interchangeable parts enabling remarkable repair and endurance. Sergeant Samuel L. Bennett U S Marine Corps, the car's original driver, details front line service in Verdun Chateau Thierry Soissons Nancy Toul Salons St Mihiel and the Argonne. The vehicle survived two explosions at Chateau Thierry and Salons and was repaired each time.
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Awny
France
Samuel L. Bennett
U. S. Marine Corps
Cadillac
U. S
Chateau Thierry
Soissons
Nancy
Toul
Salons
St. Mihiel
Magnetos Power Early Aircraft Engine Sparks Count
The article computes spark counts for aircraft engines from magneto ignition. Six cylinders fire per propeller revolution at 18 000 rpm, totaling 12 960 000 sparks for 2000 miles at 100 mph, or 25 920 000 with two 12 cylinder engines, noting magnetos as standard in nearly all World War I engines and their reliability in war conditions.
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Hawker
Dependable Ignition Key to Victory at All Costs
He cannot risk failure when stakes are high and must rely on an ignition that never misses or dies. The outcome hinges on absolute reliability, leaving no room for second chances.
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Columbia Battery Service Co
Columbia
Ford Giefing
Mgr
Jobs
Jake
Quincy
Nauvoo
Hoover
Slim
Terra Firma
Mr. Yands
Sheriff Simmons
Hotel Quincy
Atlantic
FORD
Newberry’s Garbage
Court House
6Th Ave
North
Quincy Automobile Trades Association
United States
Perfection Tire
E. P. Osgood
Quincy, Ilinois
Majestic, Bldg
Clough-Reihm Company
Hannibal
Barry
Macomb
Sia
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