Motor trucks cut cost of living says grocers advocate
Henry Farrington argues that perishable foods delivered by motor wagons lower prices and improve quality. He cites Chicago and Philadelphia grocers with many motor trucks, notes that fleets range from single machines to 35 units, and discusses service leasing and cooperative buying to expand motor delivery.
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Henry Farrington
United States
Cers
Acme Tea Company
Philadelphia
One Grocery Company
James Butler, Inc
New York
Peter Smith & Sons Co
Detroit
Mich
Couny
Chicago
Haworth & Dewhurst
Pittsburg
John Muldoon
Costs Less Than Car Fare for Milwaukee Man in 1912
Charles Figer of Milwaukee Wisconsin found motorcycling cheaper than daily streetcar fare for commuting to work in 1912. He also enjoyed country rides on Sundays and holidays. The Franklin runabout by the Compressed Air and General Machinery Co of San Francisco averaged 22 miles per gallon over 3500 miles.
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Charles Figer
Milwaukee
Wis
Figer
The
Compressed Air and General Machinery Company
San Francisco
Cal
New Bedford Street Dept Buys Franklin Little Six Touring Car
The New Bedford Mass street department has purchased a Franklin "Little Six" touring car, becoming the third Franklin owned by the department. In backing the 1913 F M convention to Denver, western motocyclists claim two thirds of U S motorcycles lie west of the Mississippi.
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Street Department
New Bedford, Mass
Denver
United States
Missippi River
Marion Brothers Ride 228 Miles to Chicago Motorcycle Show
Glen A. Scott and his brother Fred from Marion Indiana rode through snow and freezing temperatures to Chicago covering 228 miles to attend a major motorcycle show.
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Glen A. Scott
Fred
Marion
Ind
Chicago
Savannah motorcycle club adds 49 new members
In under a month the Savannah Georgia chapter admits 49 new members. The club plans an independent race meet for the upcoming season.
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Savannah
Olympic Will Bring World's Best Athletes to Grant Park
Fort Sam Houston will send its champions as about fifty clubs and college teams join the American Olympic games in Chicago from June 28 to July 6. Chicago civic leaders back the event with German and Swedish choirs set for June 29 and July 6, while Greeks and others pledge support and fundraising to promote wholesome athletics in schools nationwide.
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Grant Park
Chicago
Irish-American Athletic Association of
New York
Martin Sheridan
Matt McGrath
Mel Sheppard
Abel Kivin
Harrison
City Council of
Chicago Association of Commerce
Board of Education
League of Woman's Clubs
Cook County
United States
United German
United Swedish Singing Societies
Stockholm
Charles 8. Peterson
Swedish Club of
Charles E. Bartley
Yale
Marvard
Oxford
Cambridge
England
Harvard
Nicholas Salopoulos
Greece
Thomas Chamales
Charles H. Betts
League of Cook County Clubs
Frank E. Scott
Eli P D. Hoyle
Sixth Field Artillery
Department of the Lakes
R. E. de Russy Hoyle
Fort Riley
Kan
Leonard Woods
Ft. Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Kansas City
St. Louis
Denver
Pennsylvania
Condensed auto features list for a classic roadster
Self-starter, Cisco, Prest-O-Lite gas tank with electric option at 120 extra. Electric lighting system and auxiliary storage battery charged by dynamo. Warner speedometer. Q. D. demountable rims Mohair top boot curtains folding storm front nickel plated trimmings Cardinal red color tire irons and tools.
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Cisco
Dynamo Warner
Q. D
McCarthy Ready for All Heavyweights in Bid for July 4 Show
Promoter plans a busy schedule for Luther McCarthy as he targets remaining heavyweights and a Los Angeles July 4 showdown. Manager Billy McCarney says McCarthy will take short bouts to stay sharp, with Frank Moran next and potential bouts against George Rodel or Al Palzer before a Willard or Gunboat Smith clash. The goal is a July 4 title bid in Los Angeles with Willard or Smith as possible opponents.
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Luther McCarthy
Tom McCarey
Jim Flynn
Billy McCarney
McCarney
Frank Moran
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
George Rodel
Gunboat Smith
al Palzer
Paris
McCarthy
Los Angeles
Jess Willard
Kansan
Smith
Rodel
Willard
Autos perfected in recent years says Hudson dealer
William Steinhardt, Hudson dealer in San Antonio, argues cars have become nearly automatic. He says modern autos require little user knowledge, with enclosed valves, automatic oiling, and simple starting and lighting systems making maintenance easy for most drivers.
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San Antonio
William Steinhardt
Hudson
Cities in the running for sixth American League motorcycle club
Indianapolis St Paul Minneapolis and Kansas City are under consideration as the sixth city in the American League of Professional Motorcycle Racing Clubs. The league already includes Cleveland St Louis Cincinnati and Detroit. A motorcycle policeman will join the Escanaba Mich service.
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Indianapolis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Cleveland
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
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Rushville
Ill
Times
James Butler
Jeyne
Hollywood
Pasadena
South Pasadena
Oak Knoll
Alhambra
A. P
H. P
F.od
Chicagea
Alamo Cycle Company
Excelsior
Rae O. Maaan
Alama
Olympic
Sweden
Ame “Bobcat
Westinghouse
San Antonio, Texas
Marion Motor Car Co
M'Carthy
Luther
Escanaba, Mich
Frank A. Winerich
Pres
Federal Rubber Manufacturing Co
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