Studebaker Sets Oakland to San Jose Speed Record
A Studebaker six carrying an extra election edition of the Oakland Tribune broke all previous Oakland to San Jose speed marks, covering 45 miles in 42 minutes for an average of 62 mph. Driven by F. Orra of Weaver Ables & Wells Company, the seven passenger touring car used was a stock model.
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Oakland
San Jose
Cal
Studebaker
Oakland Tribune
F. Orra
Weaver-Ables & Wells Company
Studebaker Distributors
Willys Overland trip reveals vast Toledo plant operations
F A Winerich, president of Woodward Carriage Co, returns from the Willys Overland convention in Toledo. He describes the 103 acre plant, 17 300 employees in 1916, heavy use of machines, testing, and an assembly line producing up to 1000 cars daily, with emphasis on cost efficiency and quality.
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F. A. Winerich
Woodward Carriage Company
Willys-Overland
Toledo
Ohio
San Antonio
Willys-Overland Company
Dodge Bros S sedan embodies best ideas and comfort
The Dodge Brothers convertible sedan is described as embodying the latest in American and foreign coach work. It conveys comfort quality and refinement with conservative graceful lines and a flat roof. The deep blue body with cream stripe, black fenders and wire wheels, gray interior, and nickel fittings emphasize a refined, comfortable design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Brothers
A. E. Staacke
Prosperity Big Sales Across Texas and Nation For 1917
Distributors visiting the Chalmers plant anticipate a record year as New England sales rise 400 percent with doubled dealer representation. In Texas, J F Hagan notes cotton profits fuel car purchases by planters and cattle men while German by products and peanut processing expand industry. Everett dealer H W Winde sees lumber demand boosting auto sales and forecasts six cylinder cars at about $1000 selling well to farmers.
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Chalmers Motor Company
O. L. Halsey
Chalmers
Boston
New England
Halsey
Lynn
Brockton
Europe
J. F. Hagan
San Antonio
Texas
United States
H. W. Winde
Everett
Washington
Winde
Fast express service for White Star motor oil shipment
Report from Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh notes a special permit to White Star Refining Co Detroit for extra fast express service on a car load of extra quality motor oil bound for British South Africa. Clifton George Co of San Antonio reports strong overseas demand and use by Ford factories. the oil is packed in 200 export cases weighing 120 pounds each, secured with half inch iron bands.
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Tis
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
White Star Refining Co
Detroit
Mich
Thomas Everett
Clifton George Co
East
Houston Street
White Star
British South Africa
San Antonio
South Africa
United States
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Itis
Strong Demand for Jeffery Quad Trucks
Nash Motors President C W Nash reports rising production plans for the Jeffery Quad Truck as part of a broader Nash commercial vehicle line. He cites 4000 Quads in daily service across 65 trades and 23 foreign countries, praising its all wheel drive, four wheel steering, and robust performance in army field use.
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C. W. Nash
Nash Motors Company
Nash Company
Jeffery
Nash
Signal, Aviation and
Marine Corps
Quartermaster’s Department
United States Army
Chalmers Service Plan Proposed by Miller
Henry Steiler reports Chalmers service manager H. W. Miller issued plans to all Chalmers dealers and distributors for an inexpensive, effective service inspection program. The plan aims to standardize service nationwide during 1917 through every dealer and distributor.
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H. W. Miller
Chalmers Motor Company
Chalmers
Henry Steiler
America
Chalmers announces new ice car service plan
The article describes a red and black Chalmers ice car with a completed service plan. It notes the red service body of the customary type and urges dealers and distributors to recognize that good service is essential.
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Chalmers
Miller
Organization assets and sales boost urged for owners
A speaker urges asset analysis and improved service to win goodwill from every owner, stressing that strengthening core resources will drive higher sales and sustained success for the organization.
Preferences and clingy credit temptations in dialogue
A harsh exchange contrasts gendered stereotypes with financial pressure. One speaker rejects confident self sufficiency while the other warns the clingy type will drain weekly salary and credit limits.
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The
Agency For
Laredo, Texas
E. G. Garwood
Clem Motor Car Company
Winerich
Standard Motor Sales Co
Winerich Building
Dodge Bros
Company of Good Business
McFer
Scripps-Booth
F. O. B. Detroit
Scrip Ips
Boothorporation
Detroit, Mich
E. H. Labadie Auto CO
Crockett
Cor
Ave. D and
Travis St
Seeington
Lexington Minute Man
Lexington
Moore
Lexington-Howard Co., Mfrs
Connersville, Ind
U. 8
Th. Denii Aes CO
Orner Avenue
Ravis Street
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