Studebaker Extends Alaska Territory for Juneau Agency
A Studebaker plan annexes Alaska territory to the Portland NW Agency, placing Juneau under its sales jurisdiction. A. H. Brown of Portland leads the move and vows eight to ten cars into Juneau this year. He aims to expand along the coast as roads develop, signaling potential Alaska car adoption.
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Hazelton
Winter a Season of Radiator Troubles
November signals winter preparation for motorists with water cooled engines at risk of overcooling and freezing if the car is idle. Remedies are discussed to avert costly cooling system damage and breakdowns.
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Franklin
Ford cars proposed for navy use in warships
Detroit December editorial from Ford Times suggests equipping battleships with Ford Model Ts as auxiliary transport. It argues Fords could move officers in port, fetch mail and provisions inland, shuttle signalmen during maneuvers, carry ammunition and machine guns, and assist landing parties in combat readiness.
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Mexico City
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Ford car proposed as essential naval equipment
A historical piece argues the Ford car is ideally suited for naval service, praising its lightness, strength, and rugged capability. It could travel rough terrain, be crew maintained, and be disassembled on long voyages. its low first cost and economy make it the logical government servant, advocating a Ford for every ship.
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New Record Set in Sale of Packards
Packard vehicles sold in November eclipsed any month since the company began. Official estimates place November business at about 1 284000 dollars. Alvan Macauley cites the 2-38 model and 20 body styles as key drivers. The firm reports strong future prospects with no bank obligations and last fiscal year net earnings of 2 157472 dollars.
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Packard Motor Car Company
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Alvan Macauley
Emu Captured After Motorcycle Chase From Milwaukee Zoo
An escaped ostrich fled the Milwaukee zoological gardens around 4 PM. A crowd joined the pursuit until two motorcyclists, urged by Keeper Edward H. Bean, overtook the bird after a quarter hour, returning it to captivity.
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Milwaukee Zoological Gardens
Edward H. Bean
Electric gasoline heater marketed by Indianapolis duo
An electric gasoline heater that preheats fuel before reaching the cylinders has been perfected and is marketed by A. T. Hill and C. G. Chapman of Indianapolis. It can be used on any motor car with a storage battery. Quarters are at 2235 North New Jersey Street, Indianapolis.
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C. G. Chapman
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Curope Endorses Six Cylinder Cars
A Hudson distributor asserts that buyers should seek a truthful view of European attitudes toward six cylinder cars. He cites a London auto publication praising six cylinders for torque balance and fuel efficiency, noting Europe’s conditions differ from America and predicting wider six cylinder use, possibly replacing four cylinders in small cars.
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London
Haynes Explains Uses of New Alloy Stellitte
Elwood Haynes, Kokomo pioneer, spoke to the Engineers' Club on Stellitte at the Literary Club rooms in Cincinnati. He described the alloy's corrosion resistance and its impact on drilling efficiency, noting a factory example where Stellitte tools boosted daily output from 26 to 60–70 pieces without raising overhead.
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Haynes
New Hudson Six 40 Promises Economy and Style
The Hudson Six 40 debuts as a economical, lightest car of its size with 123 inch wheelbase, 2950 pounds, demountable rims, left side drive, and advanced features. Priced at 1750 fob Detroit, it touts low operating costs, European styling, and Cabriolet body as the year’s handsomest car, urging early visits to dealers.
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Eira
Dash Rae Cokers
Howard E. Coffin
Hudson Six 54 Sedan Boasts Power and Space
The new Hudson Six-54, a seven passenger car with a 135 inch wheel base and 36x44 tires, features a streamline body and premium design. Priced at 2250 dollars fob Detroit, it targets buyers seeking a large powerful vehicle, while the Six-40 offers modest size and power for different needs.
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Polson Stercom
Goodrich tire price cut sparks motorists savings nationwide
Akron dispatch notes an average 15 percent price reduction on Goodrich tires effective Nov 24 following crude rubber cost drops. The move, tied to factory efficiency and economies from high output, marks another step by Goodrich as an industry pace-setter and prompts motorists to celebrate lower maintenance costs ahead of Christmas.
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Akron
Goodrich
Goodrich Company
California motor population rises with 187 car makes
Statistics from California registration figures show a growing share of motorists. Some counties report one car per 30 to 36 residents. There are 187 car makes in service, with nearly 12 percent being Studebakers.
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California
Studebakers
Substitute for Retreading Process Says Goodyear Official
L C Rockhill of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co in Akron promotes a substitute tire protector that acts as a cushion and can yield a near “retread while you wait.” It avoids direct air pressure, resists punctures, and lets the protector be moved to another tire, saving time and preserving the carcass value. A bankruptcy filing names Milwaukee Trimming Company run by John Hansen with liabilities of 7184.03 and 5631.87 as the business shrinks with motor industry changes.
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Automobile Tire Department
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Trimming Com Y
John Hansen
Milwaukee Trimming Company
East Water Street
Milwaukee
New Auto Literature Describes Oil Trade in 1911 Study
A curio on early automotive life notes the Baker Proof Book detailing how material travels through the oil system to power a Studebaker. The article cites a 1911 United States oil value rise of 6,148,414 dollars.
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