Willys Overland Posts Record Sales in June 1917
Willys Overland reports June 1917 retail sales at about 11.15 million dollars, a company all time monthly high in the United States. A single day on June 23 saw 1,073 cars sold worth 88,200, the highest daily total. The first half of June averaged around 400 thousand dollars daily, rising to 450 thousand in mid June, with late June surpassing half a million daily. Projections for July anticipate 20,000 units sold nationwide, valued around sixteen million dollars, with May and June shipments ahead of last year.
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Willys Overland, Inc
Willys Overland
United States
Willys-Overland
Toledo
Germany
Willys Knights
Ohio Electric Comforts Many In New Model 44
An Ohio electric car offers rare comfort with pneumatic tires, springy wheels, and extensive underseating springs. Buyers can select from multiple body colors and upholstery options, including wheel styles, making each car distinct. The demonstrator at Electric Service Station features gray and black body, gray upholstery, cream wheels, attracting street attention.
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Ohio Electric
Ohio
Inspection of Treads to Save Tires
Fisk Rubber service manager urges drivers to inspect tire treads and test air pressure for better tire condition. Check tracking and tighten rim lugs periodically. Many motorists adopt Fish Free Service offering free tire inspection plus tire and tube changes, saving on tire expenses.
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Fisk Rubber Company
Three German spies expelled from Sweden
Three Germans with roles as merchant, language teacher, and leader as wholesale merchant operated from Gothenburg with reports via Copenhagen. One officer, Walsoo, fled to Copenhagen after two years of spying before police inquiry. No evidence the Gothenburg spy center was dismantled by their removal.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Gothenburg
Copenhagen
Walsoo
Walson
Central
Motorcycle value in police work and public service noted
The article highlights the use of Harley‑Davidson motorcycles with sidecars in police work, rescue operations, and presidential guard duties. It cites Milwaukee sheriff Patrick McManusy on a 24 minute arrest, Swarthmore students aiding Eddystone explosion victims, and secret service motorcycle guards for President Wilson. It also mentions Portland and Rochester uses for dispatch, patrols, and military units.
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Milwaukee
Patrick McManusy
House of Correction
Wnder
Swarthmore College
Eddystone
Chester Hospital
Philadelphia
Chester
Cers
Washington
Taft
Wilson
Rochester
N. Y
Abolish Deans Say London Bishop Attributed
The Right Reverend Arthur Ingram of London calls for ending church deans in England arguing the 350000 dollars spent yearly is wasted. He says the dean heads a cathedral and the bishop has no rightful authority in his see. He urges funds be redirected to new diocesan bishops.
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London
Church of England
England
Arthur F. W. Ingram
Gor
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Clough-Reihm Co
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Broadway
President Wilson
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Portland
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Oregon Infantry
Signal Corps
Oregon
Columbia
Willamette Rivers
Pacific Coast
Quincy Machine Works
the Machinery & Motor Co
Maine Street
Irwin-Overland Co
Maine St. Seley
F. B. Lusk
A. Wittler
B. A. Schallenberg
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