1914 American Motors announces two new Sixes and a Four
The American Motors Company unveils the 1914 models, led by the American Underslung Six with a 12 by 3.0 inch engine on a 146 inch wheelbase, four speed selective gears, and refined European style. The line also includes the American Underslung Four with a 4 inch bore and 5 inch stroke, three speed transmission, and full equipment for its size.
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American Motors Company
Americas
Amfrican Motors Company
Steaiust
Greneo Eupa
Oasy Sud
Ates
Bienne
American Motors Coromany
California Poppy Seed Distribution to 99,000 Children
An early 20th century program shipped 10 000 California poppy plants and reeds to 16 00 school children across 26 eastern and midwestern states. Parcels include sender details from lowa high school with notes to eastern pupils. Committee funds cover shipping. Sacramento Valley company guarantees 20 660 dollars. no commercial aims.
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Etaien
Locw
Citizens Final Committee
Atis Sacramento Vailey and Company
Orlevie Aed
Californie
Tire design and mileage demand shape track profits
The article argues that tire selection, particularly Firestone tires, determines truck mileage efficiency and maintenance costs. It explains that rubber quality, tire construction, and road type drive durability, service life, and overall profitability, with Firestone praised for mileage-focused designs.
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Iass
Firestone
Forsyth Glacier Named by Washington Legislature
Olympia Washington lawmakers unanimously adopted the senate joint resolution naming the great glacier on Mount St Helens north slope Forsyth Glacier in tribute to Charles E Forsyth of Case Rock and his Mazama Mountain Club party of seven who saved a Swedish lumberjack named John Anderson during the 1908 St Helens ascent.
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Olympia
Wash
House
Senate
Mount St. Helens
Forsyth
Washington
Lister
Charles E. Forsyth
Case Rock
Mazama Mountain Club
John Anderson
St. Helens
Kati Ap Teehee
Foreign gan in events at Indianapolis grows list
Foreign automakers join Sunbeam and Peugeot entries for the 600 mile Indianapolis speedway race on May 30. The event is seen as the year’s biggest test and publicity boon with European and American manufacturers racing for prestige and a $50,000 purse. Sixteen entries already include Sunbeam and Peugeot. Apperson may enter a three car team. Local riders plan road guidance slgns as Western Union tests motorcycle messenger service.
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Ind
Sunbram
Pageot
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tali Ps
Fiat
Benz
Mercedes
Lote Wanefet
Victor Hemens
Pero Lambe
Bent Hanriot
Hein
Pauguet
Daniaux
Page
Denny
DeVere
Indianapolis
America
Indianapols
Atfee
Europe
Peugeot
Lieteri
Stats
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Keeton
Mason
Bray
Henderson
Agure
Smada
Dat
Kokomo
Hs Team
Herb Lytle
Thi
Apperson
Indianapo‘Mo Motor Speedway
Srock
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