Overland Six Promises New Seven Passenger Sedan
San Antonio reports Willys Overland plans 1917 seven passenger Overland with six cylinder engine and streamlined body. The model aims to broaden product line, boost dealer supply, and offer a complete range from four to six cylinder cars. The six will feature a 45 inch wheelbase, 125 horsepower rating, demountable rims, self starter and electric lights, with a market debut in late 1916 or early 1917.
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Overland
John XN
Willy's
Willys-Overland
San Antonio
Wordmal Carriage Company
Willys
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Br. Willya
Iie
Tike J. N. Willys
Sunspot Maxima May Bring Global Weather Upheaval
Astronomical notes describe rising sunspot activity forecast to peak in five to six years, with expected magnetic storms and vivid polar displays. Experts warn of increased tornadoes, cyclones, and lightning storms as solar cycles intensify, though opinions vary on exact timing. The piece cites Pinedmyth and discusses heat waves and fluctuating solar influence on Earth over roughly an eleven year cycle.
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Auiface
Pointlands Asl
Harentia
Pinedmyth
Prestat
Goodyear Tire efforts set trans continental endurance mark
The Goodyear team led by Baker completed a coast to coast run in eleven days eleven hours ten minutes. Tires traveled nearly 2000 miles beforehand and endured desert heat across 200 miles of rough roads. A Studebaker pilot car aided the Atlantic City Atlantic City run with H R DeGroat as driver.
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Fanny Mountain
Baker
Goodyear
Attron
Noléer Junon
New York
Studbhakee
Studebaker
Philadelphia Enquirer
Atlantic City
H. R. DeGroat
Alao Acto
Goodyear Launches Nationwide Window Display Campaign
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company begins a countrywide window display effort led by a national display director. Thousands of dealers will install Goodyear windows in their stores as part of window week with broad advertising to boost tire and accessory sales.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Tutte
Goodyear
Goodyear Tires
Goodyear Tirex
Dia
Chaaters
Braking tests claim trucks safer with proper use
N Willys argues brakes and an automatic governor can cut事故s in motor trucks. Tests on a Willys Garford show full speed braking distances of thirty feet when loaded, with 18 mph practical limit. A five ton Garford with governor stops within its own length. Missouri botanists assemble Orarka flora for student study.
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Arebbs
Pacity
Missouri
Orarka
Saxon Covers M9 Miles In Five Day Run To Reach Pacific
The Saxon Lincoln Highway car completed its coast to coast run, reaching Canton Ohio on day five after starting June 4 in New York. The trip covers 638 miles, with an average 26 miles per gallon, despite a first day rain. The route passed through Trenton West Hights Bedford and York before arriving in Canton for Independence Day plans. The Lincoln Highway Association officially recognizes the feat as the first continuous cross continent auto run in a low priced car, highlighting progress in mobility and road development.
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Pennsylvacia
Trenton
West Hight
York
Bedford
Derlington
Canton
Thie jLexon
Calle
Tha’ Tomnent
Seu Brancvisco
Indestructible Tire Tread Claims to Outlast Carcass
An ad style excerpt cites T B Rhoads of the Fink Company praising Fisk tires. It touts a tread that resists wear, remains effective while the carcass stays sound, and resists typical tire failures with a durable, uniform wear pattern.
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T.B. Rhoads
Fink Company
Pexaa
Fisk
Yulidjf
New Zealand visitor revises view after Maxwell plant tour
H Nattrass of Lerew and Heale Napier New Zealand traveled three weeks in Detroit visiting Maxwell Motor Company plants and observing the production of the 25 model. He praised the car as the best value and expressed surprise at American hospitality and social life, noting he will promote Maxwell in his homeland. He also discussed plans to place orders and distribute advertising materials after his factory tour.
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Detroit
Mich
H. Kattrasa
Lerew & Heale
Napier
New Zealand
United States
Australia
Ees
Maxwells ‘Maile
Maxwell Motor Company
Confivmce
Nattrass
Rand
Ines
We Mmaxwall Company
Nettinsa
Aulex
Dev Porimente
Americus Dees
Mathade
Natiase
Ten Cadillacs For Funeral Equipment
Cadillacs are being adopted for funeral use as directors seek dignity comfort and quiet operation. In Baltimore a Cadillac distributor sold ten cars including a hearse and four eight passenger limousines for funeral service in a mutual arrangement.
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Rea Loseychat
Battioaore
Ely
Cadillac
Hach Cirmi
Electimousines
Lavatt- Ming
Uie
Séiya
Calida
Baltimore
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Tire Concern
Pacific
Toya
Ghia Esse Gizy
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Hupp Motor Car Company
Oodward
Frank A. Winerich
Crockett
NEW
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Maxwell
Ilearns
Congress
Bealdes
South Africa
Air
Nobby
Brownsville
Texas
Victoria
Amexico
Carmding
Aext
Roush
Voalls
Megut
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