Chalmers Cars Promise Ease and Safety for 1918 Models
The advertisement touts Chalmers Thirty-six and Thirty-six for 1918 with features like Gray & Davis lighting, self-starting by dash button, air starting device, demountable rims, and a wire lamp carry system. It highlights effortless driving with a large steering wheel, accessible controls, and convenient passenger touches, claiming no car offers more conveniences at any price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers
Gray & Davis
Chambers
Motocycle Tours Highlight Across New York State
William R Spear completed a business tour of New York state riding his motocycle. He logged over 1600 miles visiting nearly every town. Savannah Motocycle Club joined the Thanksgiving day run invited by Savannah Automobile club. Charles Allwardt of Chico Cal rode 2000 miles in two weeks averaging 143 miles per day. A motocycle club is to be organized in Charlotte NC.
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William R. Spear
New York State
Savannah (Ga
Charles Allwardt
Chico
Cal
Charlotte, N. C
The Case for Full Equipment in Automobiles
C J Jameson of Willys-Overland argues full factory equipment adds value and quality, noting demand has grown as buyers seek labor saving features and protection. He warns higher priced cars justify richer equipment while mid range models must be fully equipped to satisfy customers and dealers.
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Jameson
Willys-Overland Company
Edison
Rockefeller
Motocycling Fad Draws Wichita Girl
Mary Recklebe of Wichita Kansas describes motocycling as fun and healthy for girls. She learned in minutes, says she has ridden hundreds of miles without incident and prefers the twin cylinder machine now. She urges girls to try motocycling for open air exercise and exhilaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Recklebe
Wichita
Kansas
Miss Recklebe
Catholic Church Extends Plan For Auto Chapel Car
The Catholic Church Extension society will build a $10,000 chap el on a 12 foot long car with altar and religious gear. A priest will drive the vehicle across Texas ministering to distant worshipers. It will be named for St Christopher the patron saint of automobilists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church Extension Society of the
United States
Texas
St. Christopher
Higher license fees urged for California cars
Southern California drivers push for annual vehicle licensing at a minimum ten dollars per year. Advocates say increased fees would grow road funding and expand state control over automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Southern California Automobile Club
Rival players reunite after World Series
On the coast an unlikely reunion shows Charles Hall of the Red Sox and Fred Snodgrass along with Art Shafer of the Giants now playing as teammates in a Los Angeles winter league. The piece notes that past rivalries fade after the season.
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Charles Hall
Red Sox
Fred Snodgrass
Art Shafer
Giants
Los Angeles
Faulty tops sold as factory cars harm maker’s reputation
Dealers have supplied tops from non manufacturer sources, often ill fitting and poorly designed, and marketed to customers as genuine factory articles. This practice damages the dealer and manufacturer reputations and misleads buyers.
Sociability Run in Louisville Won by Hudson Car
The Louisville Automobile Club held a two day sociability run with seventeen prizes. August J. Senf won first prize for the Hudson, praised as a demonstration of Hudson cars in everyday hands. Motion pictures will circulate nationwide.
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Louisville
Automobile Club
J. Senf
Hudson Car
William Steinhardt
Hudson
W. O. Head
Cassity
Lexington
Kentucky
United States
Steinhardt
Jacob Mantel
Dallas
Waco
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
Mantel
Hod
Mr. Mantel
Federation Adds 330 Members in November Growth
The Federation of American Motocyclists gained 330 members in November and stood at 19 176 members on December 1, reflecting ongoing enrollment and expansion within the organization.
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Federation of American Motocyclists
Motor Hotel Virtually Travels With Comfort and Style
A Montreal entrepreneur, A H Dandurand, fitted a three ton motor truck with a Pullman like interior for 25 passengers on short trips and 11 on long journeys. The 25 ft 3 in long body includes driver room, ladies and men staterooms, dining area, kitchenette and mahogany finish with green silk drapings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Dandurand
Montreal
Canada
California Motor Car Purchases Rise In 1911 12
California statistics show motorists bought 18,205 more cars in the fiscal year ending August 21 1912 than in 1910 11. A total of 34,110 cars were delivered during 1911 12 compared with 15,905 in 1910 11. Motorcycle riders in Toronto plan an economy test in snow.
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California
Motocycle Riders of
Toronto
Ont
Lillian Russell Receives Custom Auto Amid Fame
Lillian Russell Moore, famed American stage star and wife of a Pittsburgh newspaper owner, receives a four cylinder Garford car with dark blue white finish and gray upholstery built to her plans. Her monogram L A M now appears on the car. The Atlantic City motorcycle club reports a 50 percent membership gain in the past year.
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Lillian Russell Moore
America
Pittsburg
Garford
Miss Russell
Atlantic City
N. J
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Lomfort
Palmers
Cubles
J. A. Ish
Alamo Auto Sales Com
Packard
Phaeton
Detroit
Citizens Auto
Travis Street
San
Antonio
Catholic Extension Society
Auto
LAW Office OF
Albert E. Heilbronttorney
LAW
Wm. Stinhard
Age Hudson Motor, Car Co
Jay
Yours Truly
A. E. Heilbron
Ahudson
the Hudson Company
West Crockett Street
Motor Hotel Perfect
Lillian Russell
New Moses
Automobile Parts Manufactured
SIZ College
San Antonio, Texas
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