Windy City Auto Derby field swells to record size
Twenty two drivers nominated for Chicago's third annual Auto Derby at the speedway on June 16, aiming to surpass the 1915 and 1916 fields of twenty one cars. The list features Frontenac pilots Louis and Gaston Chevrolet, Joe Boyer, Delage entries, Oldfield, De Palma, Hearne, and Hudsons among others with Mercer, Erbes, Pan-American and other entrants teased as possible. Eleven drivers will make their maiden start in the local classic.
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Chicago
Speedway
Fred J. Wagner
Frontenac
Louis Chevrolet
Gaston Chevrolet
Joe Boyer
Delage
Barney Oldfield
Jack Lecain
Jules Devigne
Hoskins
Dave Lewis
Omar Special
Omar Toft
Packard
Ralph de Palma
Stutz
Earl Cooper
Mercedes
Louis Fountaine
Duesenberg
Eddie Hearne
Mercer Team
Pete Henderson
Joe Thomas
Walter Haynes
Fred Uessenberg
Tommy Milton
Andy Burt
Tom Alley
Art Klein
Johnson
Billy Meyer
Pugh
McBride
Olsen
Patterson
Billy Taylor
McCord
Ewan
Louis
Harry Grant
Bob Burman
Joe Cooper
Frank Galvin
Jean Porporato
Josef Christiaens
Europe
Dario Resta
Gil Anderson
Eddie O'Connell
Eddie Rickenbacher
Wilbur D’alene
British Columbia
Jack Cable
Hudson
Fred McCarty
Tom
Auto Derby field shaped by war and injuries this year
The article notes patriotism at shops, declares many 1915 1916 prize winners absent due to war, injury, or retirement. Veterans are in the minority with few stars, boosting odds for a newcomer to claim the $21,000 purse.
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Alley
United States Tire Company Gives Bicycle Bug Pins
The United States Tire Company distributes the Bicycle Bug stick pins to thousands of youths nationwide to boost bicycle demand. The novelty features an insect riding a bicycle and is available through dealers and distributors to support the campaign to restore bicycles to popularity.
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United States Tire Company
United States
Adjustable handle enables new tool for horizontal cuts
An adjustable handle facilitates making horizontal cuts more easily on a lathe. The Baltimore American reports the potential innovation and its practical benefit for machines.
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Baltimore
Joy Aviation Field Readies In Michigan Aviation City
Joy Aviation Field near Mt Clemens Michigan to open within 60 days as a new aviation city with rail water power facilities. Hankers in uniforms will train at the Lake St Clair site while Detroit area engineers test a 225 horse power Twin Six engine for Army use.
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Michigan
Lake St. Clair
American Flying Corps
Joy Aviation
Detroit
Grand Trunk Railway
Mt. Clemens
Henry B. Joy
Joy Field
Albert Kahn
Joy
Packard Motor Car Company
Europe
J. G. Vincent
W. B. Stout
Moon Maker Sees British Auto Tariff Rise
Joseph W. Moon of Moon Motor Car Co. cites Britain's higher import duty on automobiles as a near ban on American cars to England and colonies. He urges Congress to secure concessions on tariffs for U S loans to allies to prevent a financial panic from funds flowing abroad.
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England
Joseph W. Moon
Moon Motor Car Company
St. Louis
Great Britain
Congress
United States
Standardized Cars Lower Upkeep Costs
Edward S. Jordan touts a standardized parts car as minimizing service expenses. After selling 1000 cars for about 1.7 million dollars, factory replacement costs totaled only 387.50, with one dealer noting no service costs beyond minor adjustments.
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Edwards
Jordan
Jordan Company
Sunflower Helianthus Oliveri Lives On In LA Areas
Native Helianthus Oliveri once thrived in Los Angeles near Kurtz Street marsh and the Clenera area west of the university. Expansion of the Southern Pacific freight yards reduced the stands, but the species may still survive in remaining clumps.
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Helianthus Oliveri
Los Angeles City
Kurtz Street
Southern Pacific
Clenera
University
Allen Motor Plant Expands in Bucyrus Ohio
The Allen Motor Company doubles plant capacity with a new addition at Bucyrus Ohio. General manager L A Sommer introduces an advanced routing system from receiving to final assembly to improve efficiency. The system uses staged inspections and single operation routing to reduce confusion and lost action in production.
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Allen Motor Company
Bucyrus
Ohio
L. A. Sommer
Mr. Sommer
Progressive Assembly
Allen
Sommers
Allen Motor
LaSalle Hotel Taxicab Expands Willys Knight Fleet
The LaSalle Hotel Taxicab Company of Chicago adds five more Willys Knight four touring cars after already installing fifty Willys Knight four limousines on January 1. Satisfied with the sleeve-valve engines, the company ordered additional open cars to expand its fleet.
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Willis-Knight
Willys-Overland Company
LaSalle Hotel Taxicab Company
Chicago
Willys-Knight
Willys- Knight
LaSalle Company
Willys-Knights
Passing Show Dialogue Between Lady and Captain
A fragmentary theater exchange captures a Lady and a Gear Captain recalling past acquaintances. The fleeting chatter hints at shared memories from childhood and naval life in a stage บetting vignette.
Studebaker Cars Offer Great Value In Market
The text argues Studebaker cars are good automobiles and offer the best value for their price, appealing to buyers seeking quality pleasure cars at a favorable cost.
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Studebaker
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Mt. Clemens, Mich
Moon Maker
Ford
Ford Sales and Service
Clifton George CO
Universal Car CO
East Houston St
Main Ave
Morgan-Woodward Auto CO
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