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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1916
Page
2
Illinois millionaire Lee Ostewig announces entry of his car in the Harvest Race at Classic track. Officials say the field includes notable drivers and the event aims to showcase regional talent with substantial prize money.
Indianapolis Aug 13 With entry blanks coming in for the Ularvest Auto Racing Ulas entries General Manager predicts a tall list before Sept 6 closing date. Ostewig the millionaire from Lee Illinois adds his Ostewig special for the 20 50 and 100 mile events Sept 9 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Harry McKay as mechanician. John Aitken and Charley Merz to drive two Peugeot cars also entered for Sept 9 events.
Phil Rader drove the Packard Twin Six Special with a 298 cubic inch aviator motor to a one minute thirty seconds lap at Indianapolis on August 2, averaging 60 mph. He carried no mechanic or gasoline, surpassing the previous 80 cubic inch motor record. J G Vincent, Packard VP of Engineering, reported the trial to Packard president Alvan Macauley, noting confidence in the Twin Six principle and intent to pause further trials for now.
The list spans 12600 manufacturers with 12 new entrants this year. It aims to cover all significant national output while excluding tiny distributors to maintain meaningful scope. Categories include exclusive 1 cylinder 42 exclusive 2 cylinder 11 exclusive 4 cylinder 16 and mixed groupings.
A vintage medical ad promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It boasts proven medicines, long user trust, a money back guarantee, and an encouragement to keep leftovers as insurance against future illnesses.
A new Studebaker delivery truck with electric lights and 40 hp was put in service by Malambri fruit store Saturday morning. It is the second motor driven vehicle used by the store for fruit and vegetable deliveries. The old truck will be overhauled and back in service by Sept 15. Japanese car production rises with low prices and limited use.
Ford Motor Company reports 533,921 cars produced in 1915 16 surpassing any prior auto output. The surge spurred a new network of company branches in 28 large U S cities as employment rose to over 33 000 at the Detroit plant and more than 12 000 elsewhere. Massive inputs include 200000 tons vanadium steel 2000000 wheels and tires and vast rubber cloth windshields and plate glass stocks.
The article credits key factors that made possible the notable reductions in Ford prices unveiled on August 1. It outlines economic or corporate actions enabling lower pricing and hints at broader market implications. The piece emphasizes the significance of the price cuts for consumers and the auto industry.
Paris reports French forces attacked the German line north of the Somme from Liardecourt to Buscourt a distance of about 3.75 miles. The offensive reportedly seized trenches to a depth of about two thirds of a mile and penetrated Maturepas with thousands of prisoners and 30 machine guns taken according to the official War Office statement.
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