Reo the Fifth praised as timeless motor car embodiment
The Reo the Fifth is hailed as the oldest chassis on the market and a standout in the thousand dollar class. Despite fierce competition, including bankrupt rivals and new models, it maintains top buyer esteem, praised for durability, simplicity, low maintenance, and solid construction. Priced at 875 dollars, demand is high and delivery dates are promised upon ordering.
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Reo
REO the
Corps of Mechanics
Reo Co boasts costly testing dept proves economical
A Reo dealer tours the factory's extensive engine and chassis dynamometer room. He learns the electrical testing setup, power recovery from test motors, and how the plant uses generated power to run itself. The system underpins low service costs and guarantees car quality.
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Reo
Speaks on Auto Salesmanship at Chalmer Club
At the Chalmer Men's Club meeting on December 6 in the factory auditorium Paul Smith vice president of the selling division addressed 260 members on The Selling End of the Automobile Business He emphasized opportunities for capable salesmen and the value of experience Following the talk members viewed a Chalmers factory film tour The Chalmer and Chalmer Girls' Clubs arranged an informal dance at the Pier on December 20.
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Chalmery Men's Club
Factory
Paul Smith
Chalmer
Chalmers Girls’ Club
Pier
Jeffery Company Expands to Meet War Demand
The Jeffery Company of Kenosha plans two new large buildings as production surges. President Charles T. Jeffery cites a 100 percent rise in shipments over last year and doubled employment to meet strong foreign and domestic demand for Jeffery pleasure cars and trucks including the Jeffery Sedan and Quad.
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Department of Commerce
Washington
South America
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
Charles T. Jeffery
Thomas B. Jeffery Company
Kenosha
Wis
Jeffery Company
Jeffery
United States
Cadillac Eight Sets Coast to Coast Night Run Record
Cadillac eight demonstrator driven by Baudette and Bramlette, with Yee as promoter, completed the 492 mile Los Angeles to San Francisco run in 12 hours 10 minutes arriving June 4 at 8 10 a m. The feat averaged about 40 miles per hour despite nocturnal driving over mountainous, cliffside roads. The Lark train covered the same route in 13 hours 45 minutes, beaten by 1 hour 35 minutes.
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Cadillac
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cadillac Company
Don Lee
California
Mr. Lee
Lark
Southern Pacific Railroad
Scar
Baudette
Bramlette
Yee
Ford Company banquets feature inventive auto menu
Employees gather monthly for informal banquets and shop talk. Clifton George leads conferences with equal voice for all, as Miss Maybeill Blackman shares a themed menu including Gasket Soup and Roast Crank Shaft. New sales staff additions include C. M. Logan H. Falk and H. L. Pelton joining various districts.
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Ford Sales Company
Ford
Clifton George
Maybeill Blackman
Mr. George
la Bates
George
Three men added to Chalmers selling force
Paul Smith, vice president of the selling division at Chalmers Motor Company, announced the addition of three new sales staff members to bolster the company’s sales force.
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C. M. Logan
J. H. Falk
H. L. Pelton
Chalmers Company
Mr. Logan
Cuyahoga
Cleveland
Oldsmobile
Studebaker
Lozier
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Jean H. Falk
Jeffery Motor Car Company
Chalmers Motor Company
Detroit
Falk
Pacific Coast
New York
Chalmers
Paul Smith
Banks Embrace Auto Dealers as Bankers Lift Motoring Credit
The automobile industry gains banking support as the attitude of bankers toward dealers shifts. Buick Texas manager B R Webb notes bankers now readily lend to Buick dealers, comparing auto loans to farm land credits. Banks see cars as a national staple adding wealth and sustaining demand even in slumps, easing dealer financing.
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B. R. Webb
Buick Automobile Company
San Anonio
Buick
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E. R. Richardson
Graham Dowdell
Wimer
Richardson & Company
Packard Motor Car Company
Michigan
State Bank and Trust Building
San Antonio, Texas
Here
San Antonio
Karnes City
Kenedy
Chaparal
Financial Responsibility
Citizens Auto Company
East Travis Street
Zell
REO CO
ARS
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
Texas
Fraser Auto Supply Co
Crockett Auto Co
International Auto School
J. H. Morse
Sonneborn Brothers
Antonio
Cadillac ‘Light
Citizens Auto CO
Ford CO
Nence
Southern Welding & Machine CO
College Street
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