Franklin Lightweight Cars Claim Road Hold Advantage
Franklin Builders promote lightweight design to improve road grip and handling. L F Birdsong notes chain drive advantages of light rear assemblies, while modern semi floating axles and detachable rims reduce weight. Franklin claims 2280 pound touring car with 30 percent lighter axles and aluminum components equals strong road performance. They cite Dario Resta's Peugeot 2275 pound car as a precedent.
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L. F. Birdsong
Frankin
Franklin
Dario Resta
Peugeot
Resta
Packard Truck Earns Its Way Says Expert
R E Chamberlain of Packard Motor Car Co notes trucks earn more than operating costs when used in express or general haulage. Baltimore & Belair Auto Express owner G E K Biddison built a seven-truck fleet from initial profits, proving Packard suits capital short operators.
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R. E. Chamberlain
Packhard Motor Car Company
Baltimore & Belair Auto Express
Baltimore
G. EK. Biddison
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore & Belair Express
Pittsburg
Russia Seen As Major Market For American Automobiles
President Fred W. Haines of Regal Motor Car Company argues Russia after the war will offer vast opportunities for American light motor cars and trucks as trade barriers fall. J. W. Crawford has been named designing engineer for Chalmer’s Motor Company, part of a Hoosier delegation achieving prominence in the industry.
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Republic
Russia
Fred W. Haines
Regal Motor Car Company
America
Germany
J. W. Crawford
American Motors Company
Chalmers Motor Company
Crawford
Goodyear Workers to Receive Military Drill Classes
Goodyear Tire and Rubber announces military training added to the Akron factory school courses. Ex-army officers will supervise two hours of drill per shift weekly as part of a broader program to develop educated and capable citizens while supporting the eight hour workday. The plan includes optional participation and ties to the company flying squadron for advanced training.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
P. W. Litchfield
C. F. Dwyer
Goodyear
Litchfield
Goodyear Company
Running a blind tiger misfiled as cruelty to animals
A Washington census bureau clerk misclassified a criminal entry noted as "Running a blind tiger" under murder or burglary headings, finally placing it under Cruelty to Animals after reflection. The anecdote highlights classification quirks in official records.
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Bureau of Census
Washington
Bureau
Touring sedan touted as year round car conceit
A period piece extols the touring sedan as a year round solution replacing dual limousine bodies. Henry Steiler cites rising Chalmers touring sedan sales and the model’s all season appeal. The article describes interior layout, sun parlor glass removal for summer openness, and summer seating adaptations for touring sedan owners.
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Henry Steiler
Chalmers Motor Company
Chalmers
Pleased With Briscoe Design Appeals to Mexican Aristocracy
The Briscoe Motor Corporation export department in New York reports Mexico City's L Segura Cia endorses the Briscoe 24 coachaire and roadster. They are praised for distinctive design, fine finish, and meticulous detailing that please the discerning Mexican buyer who previously preferred European makes over any American model.
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Briscoe
Briscoe Motor Corporation
New York
Mexico City
L. Segura & CIA
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Caro
Lillian Puckett
San Antonio
Harrison
Anderson Motor Sales Co
Miss Puckett
Anderson
Texas
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Phone Crockett
Eiseman Magneto
Packard
Baltimore Expressman
Haines
Regal Motor Car Corporation
Issel
Kissel
Hundren
Kissel Kars
Allyear
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Muller Company
Alfred Muller
Phone Crockett Ill
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