Truck Hits Engine Road Case Reflects Damages
A Packard truck struck a locomotive on East Lord street causing $1.31 damage to engine 7749, with the driver found at fault for pushing the locomotive. Packard officials praised the truck’s build, though noting it does not guarantee favorable outcomes in every encounter with locomotives.
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Chisholm & Moore Mfg. Co
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
East Lord Street
Packard
C. L. Guyman
Packard Company
Nokomis Sails for Navy Service From Detroit Yacht Harbor
Detroit's luxury steam yacht Nokomis owned by H. F. E. Dodge departs for duty with the U S Navy. After leaving the coaling dock May 16 she heads to the St Lawrence river, the gulf and New York for formal government take over. A naval officer was nominally in command when she departed Detroit.
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Detroit
H. F E. Dodge
High Seas
United States Navy
St. Lawrence River
Gulf
New York
Four Detroit men to drive Pershing's staff cars in Europe
Four expert American automobile drivers Ray Middleton John J Jennings George Linthicum and Elgin Brain will pilot Major General Pershing's staff cars at the front in Europe. The Detroit business leaders and the racing driver and aviator were chosen on government recommendation through the Society of Automobile Engineers and have volunteered their services. Forget yesterday's sorrows and seek today's joys.
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Washington
Ray Middleton
John J. Jennings
George Linthicum
Elgin Brain
General Pershing
Europe
Detroit
Society of Automobile Engineers
Kirksville coal bargain touted after price review
J. R. Woodruff’s report from Kirksville, Missouri endorses Big Creek Coal Company as best value for the coming year. Quincy eyeing a contract for 180 tons yearly for city uses while price schedule through Sept 1 set at mine run 2.23, screen 2.59, fancy lump 3.00 with 0.75 freight per ton. Freight to Quincy is higher than to Kansas City. Franklin county NL coal offered cheaper locally.
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J. R. Woodruff
Kirksville
Big Creek
Quincy
Wabash Railroad
Des Moines
Swift Packing Company
Omaha
Woodruff
Franklin County
Kansas City
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Regular Bowels
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills gently regulate bowels and relieve congested intestines by removing waste. A pill at bedtime supposedly dispels heavy head and spring fever feelings. Available at your druggist for 23 cents.
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Dr. King
Ing
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Automobile Rams
Cheerpost
Geo. H. Gille
Hampshire ST
Paris
R. T. Scully
Pittsburgh
Edward Tinkham
Montclair
N. J
American Ambulance Corps
Dodge Yacht
Rita
Bethlehem Steel Company
Texas Oil Company
du Pont Powder Company
Copper Queen Consolidated Minin Company
Morris & Company
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Vermont Street Garage Co., Inc
Vermont Street Phone
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F. O. B. Factory
Chevrolet
House OF Quality
Illinois
Quincy and Barry, Ill
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