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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1918

Page

5

Prophecy Of Motors Realized In War Effort

The article notes how motor vehicles have become essential to modern warfare from Pershing’s punitive expedition to France. Dodge Brothers’ cars and trucks form the backbone of U.S. mobilization, with factory shipments, army monograms, and a new parts-and-service system aiding rapid repairs in theater.

Europe Paris Italy Pershing Mexico Dodge Bros U.S. A Gen. Pershing France Detroit Atlantic Dodge Bros’ Service Division

New Overland Four Highlighted At Grand Central Show

The New Little Overland Four dominates Grand Central Palace as a feature of the big show in New York. Officials decline exact pricing due to large scale production costs but indicate a price level that could set a new standard in low priced cars. John N. Willys leads Willys Overland as plans for economical mass production reach fruition with a 100 inch wheel base and a novel three point cantilever suspension. The model, lighter and sturdier, expands the Overland line and strengthens dealer and public appeal this year.

Little Overland Grand Central Palace New York Overland John N. Willys Willys Overland, Inc Ofd Pope-Toledo Indianapolis Toledo Willys Overland

Fisk Rubber Company Flag Displays 416 Stars

A miniature service flag showing 416 stars is in the Fisk Rubber Companys local window, copying the large banner at the Chicopee Falls offices. The firm has sent many employees to military service and more are leaving, so the star count will rise as events continue. A French scientist theorizes stray wireless waves cause fires at sea and explosions on warships.

Fisk Rubber Company Chicopee Falls Mass Fisk Company Uncle Sam

Excerpts from Kaiser's Talk Stir Public Wariness

A New York Times dispatch from Philadelphia reports on William Bayard Hale's suppressed Century Magazine interview with the German Emperor. Ellsworth recounts vivid claims about Rome, the Catholic Church, and wartime attitudes, noting copies hidden abroad and a German naval mission to retrieve sheets.

New York New York Times Philadelphia William Bayard Hale Century Magazine William Ellsworth Century Company Hale Century Mr. Ellsworth Tait Rome Ireland America Ellsworth Witherspoon Hall Elsworth England Turkey Japan Austria Spain Germany Foreign Office Norwegian Kaiser Berlin Wei London Telegraph Richard Watson Gilder Naiser Gilder Voice de Vinne

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Ford of Canada Franklin Hupp Paige Reo Cannon Ball Motor Co Quincy Ill Quincy Machine Works Maine Street NEW Little Overland Willys The Owl Drug Store 6Th St Potter & Vaughn Co Cent Hugh S. Nations State Savings Loan and Member Federal Reserve System
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