Willys-Overland Country Club Sport Model Debuts
Willys-Overland of Toledo unveils the Country Club, a four passenger sport model with a compact custom built appearance. It features a gray body, long grained upholstery, mohair top, red wire wheels, and four inch tires with cantilever springs. The car seats four grown persons and offers easy rear access with wide U doors.
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Willys-Overland Company
Toledo
Country Club
T. A. Tirado
Bis
Goodyear Tires Touted for Airplane Use by Ruth Law
The article notes aviators rely on sturdy Goodyear Aeroplane Tires for high speed takeoffs and cushioned landings. Ruth Law recently flew from Chicago to New York in a plane equipped with these tires, illustrating their critical role in flight performance.
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Ruth Law
C. F. Dwyer
Chicago
New York
Goodyear
Rubber From Far East and Goodyear Inspection
A mature rubber tree yields three to five pounds annually and about 100 trees occupy one acre. Brazil was once the center, but Far East plantations now produce four times Amazon output. Goodyear experts inspect crude rubber on the ground before shipment to Akron to ensure quality for Goodyear products.
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Far East
Acre
Brazil
Amazon
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
Goodyear
Motor car facilities in wartime role praised by Willys
Toledo dispatch notes John N. Willys of Willys Overland argues cars rank with ammunition in military potential. He cites motor vehicles saving France at Marne and Verdun, asserts vast US car and truck production and ready driver corps, and details operating costs for Ford patrol cars at four cents per mile across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
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Toledo
Ohio
John N. Willys
Willys-Overland Company
France
Willys
Paris
Gallieni
Foch
the Marne
Verdun
Ford Cars Dominate Forest Fire Patrols Across Northwest
A Washington Forest Fire Association report notes Ford vehicles play a key role in firefighting patrols. From 1913 to 1914 the number of patrol cars grew nationwide, with 178 autos used in Idaho Montana California Oregon Washington and British Columbia. The Ford’s low cost and repair ease are cited as primary reasons for its popularity.
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George C. Joy
Washington Forest Fire Association
Est
Northwest
Ford Cag
W. M. Morgan
Ford
Washington
Idaho
Montana
California
Oregon
British Columbia
Joy
Portland
Missoula
San
Prominent Buyers Day Acknowledges Studebaker Series 18
Prominent Buyers Day was designated by Studebaker on December 4, 1916, praised by BK G Garwood and L J Ollier for a bold sales idea. Dealers mobilized to reach leading local figures, with thousands persuaded the new Series 18 offered exceptional value compared with cars costing 2000 to 5000 dollars.
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Studebaker Corporation
BK. G. Garwood
L. J. Ollier
Great
Studebaker Organization
Ollier
Studebaker
Oliver
Allen Cars Attract Attention At Auto Shows
Allen motor cars promise unusually attractive exhibits with the Allen Classic offering four color combinations at no extra cost. A four passenger roadster with Classic specs will debut at the shows. Inspect the Allen coupe and the Allen convertible sedan, two closed models introduced since last season.
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Allen
Detroit Auto Firm Plans Shows Despite Earlier Delays
W H Van Deusen says The Detroiter Motor Car Company will exhibit at both national automobile shows this year after missing New York last year due to prep delays. He notes Chicago success last year kept sales unaffected among buyers and dealers.
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Detroiter Motor Car Company
W. H. van Deusen
New York
Chicago
Packard Chief Chemist Urges Higher U S Gasoline Standard
Daniel Huff of Packard, chief chemist, supports a government approved motor gasoline standard. He critiques low gravity fuels, calls for a single 95 percent vaporization benchmark and notes refinements in Packard designs improve fuel use. He expects broad government cooperation from refiners and automakers.
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Federal Bureau of Mines
Washington
United States
Daniel Huff
Packard Motor Car Company
Bureau of Mines
Huff
U. S
Packard
Prolong Tire Life Through Proper Inflation
Fisk Company tests show tire weight loss is minimal in new tires and those used, unless misalignment or abnormal load exists. The main wear comes from fabric rubbing under incorrect inflation, so maintaining correct internal pressure can double or triple tire life and reduce costs.
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Fisk
T. L. Miller
San Antonio
Fisk Company of Texas
Cosmopolitan Club Formed at Goodyear
The Cosmopolitan Club is created to promote fellowship and understanding among Goodyear's foreign born employees. More than twenty nationalities are represented among the workmen joining this new organization.
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Goodyear
Cosmopolitan Club
Trainload of Texans to New York for Auto Show
A special Dallas train carrying 150 to 200 auto dealers will depart January 5 for the New York Auto Show at Grand Central Palace January 6 to 13. Similar trains are planned by Indiana Michigan Ohio, with California and others contributing. The event is portrayed as a national auto exhibit with widespread dealer participation.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers’ Association
Dallas
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Connecticut
California
Oakland Chamber of Commerce
Mackie Motors chosen as Chalmers Iowa distributor
BP. C. Morse announces Mackie Motors Company of Des Moines as Chal mers distributors in Iowa. Mackie Motors, recently incorporated for 50000 dollars, is led by J. H. W. Mackie, former Chalmers Iowa sales head, who has built up strong sales for five years.
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Des Moines
Chalmers Company
Mackie
Iowa
Mackie Company
Mackie Motors Company
BP. C. Morse
Chalmers Motor Company
Chalmers Distributors
J. H. W. Mackie
Chalmers Motor Sales Company
Chalmers Sales
Where to Draw
A father and his soon to be adult son discuss the son choosing art as a career. The father voices cautious support with a quip about drawing on him rather than the family.
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Pullman
G. D. Taylor
Robert T. Houley
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W. F. Long
South Presa
Cor
Alamo
Detroiter
Obery
A. J
Daniel Huff Consulted
Packard Company
H. L. Miller
Fisk Company
Crockett
New Overland and
Willys-Knight
Willys-Knight Coupe
Woodward
New Winerich Building
Frank A.winerich
Pres
Willys-Overland Co
Toledo, Ohio
Overland and
San Antonio, Texas
Chalmers
Goodyear and
Automobile Tire Co., Inc
Griffith
President
Travis Street
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