Wave of Prosperity Gains Momentum Across East
H M Needham of the Thomas B Jeffery Company reports a nationwide surge in prosperity after the Boston auto show. He cites record demand for Jeffery cars with sales about four times higher than last year and notes production strain as demand outpaces supply.
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Kenosha
H. M. Needham
Thomas B. Jeffery Company
Boston
Mr. Needham
Massachusetts
New England
Jeffery
East
Maine
Question on which Jenn tor Sorghum plans speech
The Washington Star notes Jenn tor Sorghum avoided study for a speech, aiming for impulsive remarks to please constituents if critics object, contrasting careful preparation with spontaneous presentation.
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Jenntor
Chicago Couple Completes 38 State Overland Tour
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Conderman of Chicago return home after touring 38 states since June 27 1915 in their Overland coupe. They describe hazards like Wolf creek drop in Oregon and a 25 percent grade, visited Tehones Pass and Yosemite, spent three months in Los Angeles, and plan to finish the 88 state circuit back to Chicago in under a year.
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J. G. Conderman
Chicago
Oregon
Conderman
California
Tejone Pass
Yosemite Valley
Big Tree
Mariposa
Death Valley
San Antonio
Woodward Carriage Company
Overland
Houston
New Orleans
Memphis
Milwaukee Jitneys Cut Rail Lines Fares In 1915
The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company reports jitney buses pulled 6,000,000 fares from city lines in 1915. Net earnings rose by 27000 dollars despite fewer passengers, with street cars carrying 91000000 trips versus jitneys 16000 daily.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company
City
Light, Heat and Power Departments
Dictionary Pay Controversy Quoted Wife’s Cash Clause
A fragment from a newspaper item cites Mrs. Nurich claiming her husband pays cash for clothes after a suit loss on a technicality. The remark highlights negotiation terms and vocal defense of payment method in a legal or retail dispute.
Firestone service men study better ways to serve the public
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company workers from across the United States met in Akron for their fourth annual conference. They reviewed a year of work, discussed tire usage problems, and outlined plans to boost motorist service and customer satisfaction through quality products and courteous, fair treatment.
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Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
United States
Akron
Firestone
County Auditor Sets Tax Basis for Cars in Cuya hoga County
County Auditor Zangerle with Cleveland Automobile Club outlines taxation fractions by model year. 1916 cars bought after January 1 taxed at 99 percent of list price, earlier 1916 at 80 percent, 1915 at 50 percent, 1914 at 40 percent, 1913 at 30 percent, 1912 at 20 percent, and 1911 at 10 percent.
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Zangerle
Cuyahoga County
Ohio
Cleveland Automobile Club
Complex Cars Most Expensive to Operate Says Franklin
A Franklin statement notes over 7 million cars licensed in 1915 with 20 percent expected to be junked. Gasoline use may reach 1.375 billion gallons yearly next summer. fuel costs above 20 cents a gallon drive emphasis on economical operation and simple design to reduce weight friction and breakage.
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Franklin
Happy New Year Greeting Between Friends
A playful New Year exchange shows one friend asking about life and the other replying with a witty retort. The humorous dialogue captures casual era style and social tone.
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Superior Motor Car Service
Tonneau
Zenith
Atwater-Kent
Hupmobile Engineers
Standard Motor Sales Company
NEW Winerich Building
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Phone
Crockett
Tire
Hupp Motor Car Co
Detroit
Tootton
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
the Woodward Carriage Co
Frank A. Winerich
Pres
Third ST
Barber
Halloa
Automobile Tire Co, Inc
Travis Street
Texas
Travis
Dallas
Tex
Commerce
Baronne St
San Francisco
Cal
van Ness
Corner Main
Ave
Broadway
Washington, D. C
L Sts
Atlanta
Peachtree St
Jacksonville
Flas
W. Deval St
Oakland
Los Angeles
Gal
Olive
San Diego
Bate
Fresno
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