Briscoe Plant Seen as Future War Munitions Factory
The Briscoe Motor Corporation plant at Jackson Michigan could be used to manufacture war munitions in case of necessity. J H Findlater notes patriotic mobilization and that the firm would shed car output to support government needs while Benjamin Briscoe and associates commit to aiding the nation.
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Briscoe Motor Corporation
Jackson
Mich
J. H. Findlater
Briscoe
War Department
Findlater
Michigan National Guard
Mr. Findlater
Jackson, Mich
Benjamin Briscoe
Briscoe Corporation
Keeping Army Trucks in Shape on the Mexican Campaign
A traveling smithy aided the U S Army expeditionary force under Major General J J Pershing near Mexico by providing on the move engine repairs and field maintenance when traditional shops were unavailable.
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U. S. Army Expeditionary Force
J. J. Pershing
Mexico
Bucket Mistake Lands Private in Water Fetching Ride
A sergeant at the barracks saw a private leaving in full dress uniform with a bucket in hand. Asked where he was going, the private replied to fetch water. The sergeant insisted he not depart in those trousers, but the private clarified he would go in the bucket.
Trucks Save Lives in Paris Coal Crisis
Army authorities deployed 1800 trucks to haul coal to Paris dealers during a severe winter weather stoppage. Half the fleet were American trucks, filling a critical supply gap as river Seine deliveries halted and local labor was unavailable.
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Seine
Paris
Wisconsin bill targets defacing motor serial marks
The Wisconsin Legislature considers a bill imposing a fine up to 200 dollars and jail up to six months on conviction for destroying or defacing the manufacturers serial motor mark on any motor vehicle.
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Wisconsin
Motor Trucks Doings Their Bit in War
Describes motor trucks' critical role in Verdun and other campaigns. Roads like the Sacred Way sustained supplies and reinforcements for Ni Velle and Petain, with trucks and ambulances moving relentlessly despite shellfire. Highlights include routes from Riga to Odessa and desert trails, plus use in Pershing's Mexico expedition.
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Verdun
France
Nivelle
Petain
Riga
Dvyinsk
Minsk
Odessa
Caucasus
Macedonia
Mesopotamia
Brussiloff
Serrail
Kutel-Amara
United States Army
Pershing
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Pathfinder car offers full equipment beyond common models
The article highlights the Pathfinder touring roadster from the Indianapolis Pathfinder Company as a pioneer in fully equipped automobiles. It notes complete standard features including electric lamps, starting and lighting battery, speedometer, clock, gauges, automatic thermostat, Delco starting system, Delco accessories, Yale racks, and innovative concealed tire case and one man foldable top. It emphasizes concealed top and hidden spare tire design as radical, logical advances enhancing style and practicality.
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Paul van de Velde
Indianapolis
Pathfinder Company
Hartford
Delco
Silverton Cord
Yale
Missouri official backs wide tires with a rebate plan
Missouri Highway Commissioner Col Frank W Buffum proposes rebates to encourage wide tires. He suggests two dollars per wheel in 1917, then gradually diminishing annually to one dollar by 1921 and continuing for five years, after which wide tires would be compulsory. Owners could use a wide-tire ownership certificate as tax payment.
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Frank W. Buffum
Missouri
Ife
Allan Car Shown At San Antonio Auto Show
Dealers showcased the Allan line at the San Antonio Automobile Show with five 1917 passenger models in three color finishes. A four passenger roadster, a convertible sedan, and a coupe featured handsomely designed bodies on proven standard chassis, offered at moderate prices.
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San Antonio
Leon N. Walthall
Allen cars showcased with color options and roomy comfort
Firestone executive Dan F White visited the San Antonio branch to review the Allen line. Features include a 112 inch wheelbase, rear suspension, and Swedish bearings. Color finishes in Classic brown blue and maroon highlight the touring car and sedan models with spacious interiors and practical details for year round use.
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Dan F. White
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
San Antonio
Stewart
Allen
Engine specifications for a 37 horsepower four cylinder motor
The description details a 37 horsepower four cylinder engine with a 34 inch bore and 5 inch stroke. It uses an en-bluc type motor with Westinghouse two unit starting lighting and ignition system and is cooled by a thermo-syphon system and a large capacity cooling setup.
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Westinghouse
Prosperity Spreads as Moon Motor Co Executive Reports Oklahoma Surge
Frederick H. Rengers, assistant president of Moon Motor Car Company, says Oklahoma enjoys rapid prosperity from new oil fields and the lead belt. He notes strong bank deposits and easy auto sales, with import agency contracts closed in Okmulgee Sapulpa Tulsa Muskogee and Dewey Hutchinson Kansas.
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Oklahoma
Frederick H. Rengers
Moon Motor Cy Company
St. Louis
Rengers
Okmulgee
Sapulpa
Tulsa
Muskgee
Dewey
Hutchinso
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C. B. McDaniel
Briscoe Plant
Columbus
N. M
Colonia Dubland
South
Texas
Wright Truck
F.O.B. Factory
Wright
Hess Scott
Whitney Patent
Cambria
Goodyear
Wright Truck Attachment Sales Co
Jeffer
San Antonio, Texas
Missouri Highway Commissioner
Allen Exhigst
Fostoria
Moon Motor Car Company Officei
H. P
Walthall Motor Car CO
Allen Motor Coo
Vostoria
Ohio
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