Indianapolis 300 Mile Race Contenders Lead Practice
Indianapolis May 28 drivers prep for the May 30 300 mile race on the brick oval. Dario Resta leads betting, with Jose Christiaens British war ace and Eddie Rickenbacher close behind. Strong field includes Johnny Aitken Jules Devigne Barney Oldfield and Louis Chevrolet with Stay tuned for practice times and points race for the AAA championship with notable purses.
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Indianapolis
The
Speedway
Dario Resta
DePalma
Resta
Jose Christiaens
Sunbeam
Eddie Rickenbacher
Maxwell
Johnny Aitken
Leveland
Richard
Deino
Wresno
Cal
Seaver
Beaver
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Chicago
Ralph DePalma
Ralph
Jules Devigne
Delage
Peugeot
Barney Oldfield
Josef Christiaens
Frontenac
Rickenbacher
American Automobile Association
Fften
B. F. Goodrich Co
Sheepshead Bay
Travail
C. J. Delvin
George Adams
Bert Watson
Indianapolis Track
Jeffery Quads Master Hairpin Turn Test in Mexico
Below Casas Grandes in Mexico the Jeffery Quads, the only motor trucks in the expedition, navigated the Hairpin Turn with ease and safety. Four wheel steer lets the driver complete the turn without danger, unlike the four mule army escort wagons. The system eliminates the need for a long change of direction as the vehicle handles the corner smoothly.
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Casas Grandes
Mexico
Overland truck delivers six cylinder vehicle to Dr. Warren King
In a notable shipment the Irwin Overland Co. delivered a six cylinder seven passenger Overland wagon to Dr. Warren King yesterday. The vehicle joins the Jefferson Quads as part of the U.S. army supply line in Mexico, noted for their capability on narrow trails where front wheel steering guides rear wheels.
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Jeffery
Warren King
Irwin-Overland Co
Packards in American service on the Mexican border
The United States government requisitioned 46 Packard motor trucks with crews from Detroit winning a swift transfer to San Antonio. Forty four Packard workers including truckmasters mechanics and drivers volunteered. the shipment, valued at 186 thousand dollars, brings total border service trucks to 120.
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United States
Packard
Detroit
San Antonio
E. J. Heller
War Department
J. H. Weller
C. K R. Norton
Thi Flying Squadron
Pershing
Alvan Macauley
Mexico
Tanlac praised as Master Medicine in Quincy ad
A Quincy, Illinois testimonial touts Tanlac as the cure for indigestion general rundown and insomnia. The letter from Mrs. Roberts credits its benefits to her son and says the medicine is sold exclusively at Brown & Jays Drug Co in Quincy with price 1.00 per bottle or 3 for 2.75 postpaid.
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Quincy
A’ Roberts
S. 3Rd St. Quincy, Til
Tanlac
Brown & Mavsiug Co
Tamlac
Brown & Jays Drug Co
Illinois
Aniac
National trademark recognized for National and Highway autos
The U S patent office in Washington registered the names National and Highway as trademarks for the National Motor Vehicle Company of Indianapolis. Officials say trademark ownership safeguards the names from misuse and signals quality to buyers, noting strong interest in the National Highway twelve cylinder car.
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United States
Patel
Washington
National Motor Vehicle Company of
Indianapolis
National
Vermont Street
Quincy Distributors
National Cars
Muskegon family converts car into traveling home
French family from Muskegon Michigan converted a Dodge Brothers car into a mobile home for their Miami trip. They packed aluminum cooking utensils and a canvas car cover, cooked outside, and slept in the car each night, saving hotel expenses and enjoying the open air.
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H.S. French
Muskegon
Mich
Miami
Fla
French
Dodge Brothers
Chalmers Car Promises Power and Pace in Sales Pitch
A dealer extols a 3400 r.p.m. Chalmers promising acceleration and performance over rivals. He emphasizes ability over price, noting 18,000 shipped since December and many orders unfilled, urging readers to place orders to avoid delivery delays.
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Chalmers
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Shristiaens
Pennsylvania
Kendall
R William Roberts
Kendall's Transfer Co
Vermont Street Garage
Highway
H. S. French
R. P. m. Chalmers
Salai
IT. C
Maine Street
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