Goodyear Announces New Regional and Department Managers
Goodyear Tire changes top posts across districts and departments. W. Martin Jr takes charge of the southern district from Atlanta after five years leading the motor truck tire division. R. Wilson becomes manager of the motor truck tire department. G. E. Brunner is advanced to department manager in service. R. Bliss becomes manager of the New York district from Boston. D. M. Colwell moves from southern district to assist New York management. B. S. Waterman shifts to Boston branch manager while overseeing New England manufacturers’ business.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Co. W. Martin Jr
Atlanta
R. 8. Wilson
G. E. Brunner
Wilson
R. Bliss
Boston
New York
D. M. Colwell
B. S. Waterman
New England
Germany Leads World in Electric Motor Driven Machinery
Germany states it heads the world in the use of machinery directly powered by electric motors. The claim emphasizes advances in industrial technology and efficiency across German manufacturing sectors.
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Germany
Dealeng Plan More Activity In Adougiation
The San Antonio Automobile Trade Association reorganizes to boost dealer cooperation and civic work. B R Webb is president with officers Miller Williamson Edgecombe Hagan. Plans include Fiesta San Jacinto parade support and traffic fixes in collaboration with city officials. Members and directors from San Antonio and other cities attended.
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San Antonio Automobile Trade Association
B. R. Webb
Harry L. Miller
W. A. Williamson
W. J. Edgecombe
J. F. Hagan
H. G. Staacke
Donald Fraser
William Steinhardt
William M. Morgan
W. Smith
F. Weinrich
G. F. Wroton
Callahan
J. T. Jamison
Trade Association
San Antonio
Williamson
Fiesta Association
Gaston Morris
W. H. Pegram
Perry Post
W. M. Morgan
Paul W. Seiler
R. C. Woodward
T. A. Tirado
Earl McCloud
J. F. Rocke
E. T. Wilson
Jack W
G. A. Marsh
D. A. Fraser
H. Adler
Detroit
L. S. Peter
Ed H. Herpel
Robert
Gasoline Odor Baffles Maid’s Coat Cleaning Request
A master ordered his maid to clean a coat with gasoline but the plan failed. The wife explains the maid cannot stand gasoline since the chauffeur jilted her, a point noted in Everybody's Magazine.
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Everybody's
Officers of Automobile Trade Association
B. R. Webb serves as president with Harry L. Miller as first vice president and W. A. Williamson as second vice president of the Automobile Trade Association.
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B. R. Webb
Harry L. Miller
W. A. Williamson
Mitchell Motors Holds a Rousing Chicago Meeting
General Sales Manager John Tavish led a well attended rally at Racine Wisconsin head office after the Chicago show. Dinners and talks by company leaders outlined plans to market 25 000 Mitchell cars this year and stressed cooperative service to dealers and buyers.
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John Tavish
Mitchell Motors Company, Incorporated
Chicago
Racine
Wis
G. F. Wrotan
D. C. Friend
W. H. Armstrong
George W. Hipple
Messrs
Tavish
Friend
Mitchell Company
Armstrong
Hipple
Mitchell
Firestone offers Akron plant facilities to federal government
The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company of Akron Ohio pledges its complete factory facilities, organization and all resources for government use in case of war. President H B Firestone signed the offer to President Wilson, one of several major firms volunteering aid to the government.
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Akron
Ohio
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
H. 8. Firestone
Firestone
Wilson
Firestone Company
Willys Offers Toledo Plant to Government in Crisis
John Willys, Toledo automobile maker, telegraphs President Wilson pledging loyal support and offering the Toledo plant and allied facilities for government use during the present crisis. The Toledo factory spans about 103 acres and employs roughly 18,000, with about 20,000 more in subsidiary Willys properties. The telegram requests aid if needed by the government.
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Toledo
Ohio
John Willys
Wilson
Willys
Willys- Overland Company
Ford eight hour day boosts production at Ford factory
Paul W. Seiler cites January 1914 adoption of the eight hour day at Ford as the turning point for higher output. He notes a 15 percent production rise after the change, with 174 men now building 3000 sets daily in the tender department, and an 80 percent drop in accidents despite more workers.
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Ford Motor Company
Paul W. Seiler
Ford
Poet Replies On Paper Worth In Scarcest Era
A witty exchange quotes an irascible editor dismissing verses as not worth the paper. The poet counters that paper is scarce and nearly any writing, even a check, holds value in current times.
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Jon
Birmingham Age-Herald
Aitken Predicts Record Pace Will Be Broken
At the Chicago Automobile Show Johnny Aitken the American speedway champion predicted his nearly 106 mph record set in the Harkness trophy race last summer will be broken this coming season He said he would try to beat it himself and noted his long racing experience since 1904 The Stutz baker gold car drew huge crowds blocking traffic as the Mecca of visitors at the show.
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Franklin
Chicago
Johnny Aitken
Aitken
Studebaker
Studebaker Corporation
Coliseum
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Amalie
Fraser Auto Supply Company
Birdsong Potchernick
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Acme Auto Service
Lowry & Doolin
Dealeng
Adougiation
Officers OF Automobile Trade Association
Sales Forge
Mitchell Motors Co., Inc
Birdsong & Potchernick Salesroom
Ave. D
Firestone Plant
H. S. Firestone
Birdsong & Potchernick
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