Cadillac foresees refinements and standardization in 1914 autos
H G Staacke of Staacke Bros Cadillac discusses future car changes in 1914. He notes that Cadillac tests six cylinder models but will not rush production until they solve current issues. He stresses refinement and strict standardization, with Cadillacs built from over 250 parts and 400 operations.
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H. G. Staacke
Staacke Bros
Cadillac Distributors
Europe
Cadillac
New Car for Canada Maritime six Debuts in Canada
The Maritime six has appeared in Canada featuring large wheels strong springs and a very long wheelbase. Maritime Motor Car Company plans to produce 200 to 300 cars this year. Its factory spans two acres as the largest in Canada with capacity for 1000 cars annually.
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Maritime
Canada
Maritime Motor Car Company, Ltd
Proper Method of Caring for Tires on An Idle Car
When laying up a car the tires should be removed from the rims and washed with soap and water. They should be wrapped in strips of paper or cloth and stored in a dark place kept near 50 degrees.
Motor Sledges at South Pole Test Draw Interest
Surviving members of Captain Scott's South Pole expedition hint one motor sledge may have reached the pole. Bernard Day, motor engineer, discusses test results, engine heating, carburetor issues, and the sledges' performance on a snow surface described as sandlike and frigid.
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Robert F. Scott
South Pole
Pole
Evans
Lyttelton
New Zealand
Bernard C. Day
Antarctic
London
Scott
Shackleton
Fefor
Norway
Lashley
Navy
Wolseley
New York Auto Figures From State Report
The secretary of state reports 107,262 motor vehicles in New York state and 45,347 chauffeurs. State breakdown shows 95,484 pleasure cars, 9,767 commercial vehicles, 295 exempt, and 1,716 dealers. In New York City totals reach 25,408 across all classes with 20,533 pleasure cars, 4,451 commercial cars, 290 dealers, and 134 exempt.
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New York State
New York City
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Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
America
Peinade
Packard Apperson
REO
Detroit Electrics
Citizens Auto Co
Travis St
Jozé
Carl
San Antonio
Stracke Bros
Beeville
A. F. Rees
Brownsville
Everson Motor Car Co
Corpus Christi
Harry Archer
Cuero
R. C. Flick Auto Co
Goliad
Tom Shaper
Gonzales
A. B. Rather
Hallettsville
J. F. Houchins
Daredo
J. E. Applewhite
Dockhart
R. B. Damb
Tiling
Walker Bros. & Co
Moore
H. B
Johnson
S. X. Callahan
Main Ave
Russia
New York
Empire State
G. A. C. Halff
Avenue C
Travis Street
Bedell
E. A. Kalkaurst
S. H. Weis
Sec
Alamo Auto Sales Company
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