Several Cities Want Lexington Factory
E H Laba die of San Antonio Lex ington dealer says letters from St Louis and Cleveland Chambers urge Lexington factory relocation consideration. He notes Connersville Ind remains the site due to facilities nearby and a new plant for chassis assembly enabling 500 cars per calendar tear.
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Connersville
Ind
E. H. Labadie
San Antonio
F. B. Ansted
Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis
Cleveland
Lexington
City boy objects to electric school licks
A country family moves in and notices electricians at work in the public school. The boy asks what they do and, upon learning they install an electric switch, proclaims he will return to town to avoid a school where education is “licking by electricity.”
Willis Joins Hal Motor Company as Vice President
Frank B. Willis resigns as sales manager of Chalmers Motor Co to become vice president of Hal Motor Car Co of Cleveland. He was elected a director and takes office December 15. He will head sales service and advertising and act as assistant to the president, bringing sixteen years in the auto field and an emphasis on building a quality Hat twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Willis
Chalmers Motor Company
Hal Motor Car Company
Cleveland
Paul van de Velde
Cicero Auto Co
Willis
Mr. Willis
Packard
Indianapolis
Flanders, Maxwell, Lozier
Chalmers
Meanest Man and a Silvery Trick at Dinner
A fat plumber recalls a so called mean man who used tinfoil to scam a fine tip. The tale includes a dinner with Amson and a trick where a cheese piece wrapped in foil is impressed on a plate to fool the waiter. Freshly caught sea fish inspire a Dutch invention of artificial rubber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amean
Amson
Youngstown Telegram
Akron Rubber Industry Dominates Local Economy
The Goodrich Company leads Akron and Summit county with a 20.39 million tax assessment, nearly half of the total 43.9 million value for 168 local industries. Goodyear and Firestone follow, with rubber concerns accounting for over 36 million in value, cementing Akron as the world’s top rubber center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Ben
B. F. Goodrich Company
Summit County
Diamond Match Company
Quaker Oats Company
Goodrich Company
Ace County
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Kelly-Springfield Tire Company
Miller Rubber Company
Asp
Orence Rubber Company
Swinehart Rubber Company
B. F. Goodrich
Goodrich
Record of Gas Economy Despite Rough Road Conditions
The report notes only a few repairs were needed en route and highlights a remarkable gasoline economy of five miles per gallon despite extensive miles traveled in poor road conditions.
Two Riders Set 19 Hour 27 Minute 684 Mile Run Record
Edgar Buck and Howard Pasmore completed a 684 mile motorcycle road run from Springfield Massachusetts to Mongreal Canada in 19 hours 27 minutes. They beat the previous record by 39 minutes despite rough Adirondack roads while using an Indian motorcycle with Goodyear Bluestreak tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Mongreal
Canada
Edgar Buck
Howard Pasmore
Adirondacks
Train passenger tale and a Chilean paper mission
A Brooklyn Eagle anecdote recalls a kindly woman asking a boy about school faith and diligence before giving a penny for an errand. Separately the Chilean government plans to send an agent to study paper making in the United States and Canada.
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United States
Canada
Army Proves Trucks Aid Troop Movements In Mexico War
Army officers cite motor trucks as valuable for moving troops after a Packard truck convoy under Capt O L Brunzell covered 1195 miles from El Paso to Fort Sill Oklahoma in 192 hours 17 minutes. The journey faced washouts floods mud and a blizzard with distances of 678 miles and 508 miles on two legs and an average 56.6 and 74 miles per day respectively. All trucks finished the long trek in good condition and demonstrated adaptability of motor transport.
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Mexico
United States Army
J. F. Alexander
Citizens’ Auto Company
O. L. Brunzell
Fort Hancock
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sill
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Puck
Fisk
Diamond
McGraw
Firestone
National Briarcliff
Goodyear
FORD
Rhiomente C
Atlas Tire CO
Ave. C
Va Sellsay West
HAL Company
Cae Ans
Buick
Flint
Mich
Ices F. O. B
Buick Automobile Co
San Antonio, Texas
Michelin Universal
Michelin
Citizens Auto CO
Travis Street
Crockett
Travis 222
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Packard and
Reo
Anon
Brooklyn Eagle
Langford
Longford
Auto Body Works
E. F. Kneupper
River Ave
Pennsylvania
Amalie
Fraser Auto Supply Co
Birdsong & Potchernick
San Antonio Auto Parts Company
Acme Auto Service
Detroiter Motor Car Agency
South Texas Distributors
L. S. Peter
Main Avenue
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