Franklin gasoline efficiency record demonstration
Franklin dealers worldwide presented a stock model test showing exceptional fuel economy under practical driving conditions. Across routes from Colorado Springs to various cities, the tests measured miles per gallon, wind and grade equalization, and verification by weights and measures officials. The program drew engineers and academics from Toronto, Yale, Cornell, and more, highlighting growing interest in efficient automotive design.
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Enthrday
Lovie
Wention
Yale University
Merinh
Ching
Tina
Cgevo
Hetrath
Ieee
Colorado Springs
AL Wale Walla
Wasta
Frankl
Uw Parlel
Frankin
Toronto
Renskelaer Polytechnle Tuetitale
Brown
Armour Institute
Stevens Institute
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale
Cornel, Pannsylvania
Syracuse
Massachusetts
Tnetituty of Technology
Cincinnai
Washington
Nebraska
Lehigh
Brankil Cars
Franklin Rats
Iehai- Fe
Wranklin
Cadillac “8” Travels 17 Miles On 1 Gallon
Report on the eight cylinder Cadillac in a test contest near Harrisburg Pennsylvania. The car carried seven passengers and heavy load on a 111 mile mountain route achieving about 17 mpg while averaging 34 miles on a Chambersburg York leg. The return climb showed steady performance with 13 miles per gallon overall.
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Herrisburg
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Chambersburg
York
Yarnsburg
South Mountain
Long Mileage Contest Yields High Prizes and Averages
The article reports on a long mileage contest by Ajax-Gibb Rubber Company with 208 prize winners. Garth Jenson led at nearly 24 000 miles, while Carl M Galttrland logged 21 483 miles and won 800 dollars. Winners from St Louis and other locales racked up high totals with Ajax tires. The overall average miles per axle tire exceeded 1 72.
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Pris
Tubber Conmany
Trenton
Teity Nation
Saik Wineansiy Ehantteur
Garth Jenson
John ‘Welsis
Stevens
Krink Cray
Ehnuttewr
Carl M. Galttrland
Niente
Ant
Joe al
Fred C Osmith
Pringfield
Maes
Brothers
Bt. Louis
Quinadrivers
Part Ard Cors
Bode
Hy Wy Bonde
Laurence Toss Af
Tieomieraga
Maxwell
Mberk Nathan
Ajax Cising
Na Stoddard
Terman
Lushey
Jilley
Lenox
Ajex
Inirts Capital Prize
Ajax-Gibb Rubber Company
Incorporatert
Buyers Show Faith in Packard Trucks
Packard trucks attract strong dealer orders amid industry uncertainty. Since February, buyers have placed commitments totaling millions, signaling a shift toward standardization and trust in Packard’s range from light vans to heavy haulers.
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Hack Af Lt
Packard Company
Sikce
Ara Hic
Wartime US cars and armored transports in Europe feature
A scrubbed feature traces 10,000 U.S. cars aiding war efforts and armored vehicles used by Allied forces. It notes Hupmobile's role with executives stating cars are being deployed by Britain and South Africa for ambulance and military use, while detailing performance and wartime demand.
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Anarox
New Innee
Armiea
Hole
Maruper
Hupp Motor Car Company
Pils Branee
Hugh
Jiaver Inge
Betormuid
Germany
Maula
Pretoria
Thorn Cary
Red Cross
South Africa
Europe
Millionaires Own Hupmobiles in New York City
A list from New York City's licensed automobile records shows wealthy and prominent individuals owning Hupmobiles. Names include William K. Vanderbilt, Mrs Reginula Vanderbilt, Oscar Strauen, C. L. Tiffany, W. H. Truesdale, Dr. Axel Crorol, Irving Bush, D. Le McAlpin, Charleevy Wheaton, and James Solltgraun, highlighting economy as a shared motive among owners.
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Cilnk
Gust Sa Papidar
New York City
William Kt. Vanderbilt
Cailroad
Mia
Reginula Vanderbilt
Oscar Struuen
Roosevelt
C. L. Tiffany
W. H. Truesdale
Lackawanna Railroad
Axel Crorol
Rockefeller Tnstitute
Pyonch Arm’ Thon
Europe
Irving Bush
Bush Terminal
D. le McAlps
MecAlpin Entites
Charleevy Wheaton
Te Unitedcar Stares Companys
James Solltgraun
Banter
Droker
Dairyman touts Reo trucks over horses for milk routes
Ira Wilson of Medford Minnesota says motor trucks have replaced horses for milking routes in Michigan, detailing loads of 630 to 815 pounds per trip. He outlines a daily 96 mile circuit from Hedford to Detroit and back, praising Reo trucks for reliability and doubling farmer earnings.
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Retford
Mich
Man
Ira Wilson
Derryman
Medford
Minn
Noraes
Wilson
Detroit Creamery Company
Carrie T
Hedford
Detroit
Cherry Mill
Thotrolt
Rodford
Ollie
Wilann
George
Wisor J
Mr. Wilton
Cadillac Eights Drive Strong Demand for Closed Cars
Cadillacs eight cylinder enclosed cars spark a surge in orders for coupe sedan and limousine models. Sales manager Eo Howerd notes demand outpacing prior seasons with buyers upgrading from costly previously owned vehicles. The trend stems from the new eight cylinder motor and widely cited as transforming the market.
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Eo. Howerd
Cadillle
Mr. Howerd
Matthe
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