Goodyear Tires Offer Superior Value Despite Higher Prices
Pay Goodyear. Prices For Your Tires argues sixteenth tires exceed No-Rim-Out pricing yet deliver lower cost per mile. It claims No-Rim-Cut tech prevents rim cuts and blowouts, with an on-air cure costing 1500 daily, plus unique tread and anti skid features. The ad touts mammoth output lowering costs, 6 percent average profit and 28 percent price reductions, urging dealers to supply Goodyear tires.
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Goodyear
Garford Trucks Prove Economical in Large Contractor's Use
A major U S contracting firm operating thirteen Garford trucks in varied jobs reports 3997 miles driven with 2302 tons carried over 106 days from July 25 to November 30 1913. The six ton Garford achieved an average 37 miles daily and 420 trips with 1504 gallons of gasoline at 037 gallons per mile. Gasoline cost per mile averaged 041 cents versus high horse feed costs, yielding 0061 dollars per ton mile for sand gravel and similar loads, over 100 percent savings vs horse and wagon. Garfords praised for stability and loading ease with bodies hung between side springs for a low loading platform.
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John N. Willys
Garford Company
Elyria
Ohio
United States
Garfords
Fragmentary note on transmission speed and road service
A partial text fragment discusses a transmission speed affecting road and service performance with a goal of minimum exertion. No clear names dates or places are readable. The snippet hints at mechanical or transport efficiency but lacks concrete facts.
Schmidt Brothers Buy Studebakers in Milwaukee Clash
Milwaukee brothers Henry and Jacob Schmidt, partners in a major statewide business, each buy a Studebaker car after a Milwaukee dealer visit. The pair discover they both ordered cars on the same day, share a playful roadside exchange, and conclude with mutual congratulations.
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Schmidt
Milwaukee
J. G. Wollaeger
Studebaker
Wisconsin
Wollaeger
FE. Schmidt
Schmidts
Hermann
Jacob
Henry
First Taxi Ride Sparks Nervous Exchange
A passenger and cabby both reveal it is each one's first taxi ride as the taxi skids. The occupant grows increasingly nervous while the driver accelerates, prompting the uneasy exchange in London.
Dart truck bought by The Light for rapid paper delivery
The Light buys a one ton Dart motor truck from Alamo Auto Sales to replace the lighter Overland wagon for fast delivery from press to trains. The Overland will still serve stands, parks, and outlying sale points as The Light expands and mail transport grows. The Dart features a 35-40 hp four cylinder engine, 130 inch wheelbase, three speed transmission, and heavy duty cooling with power brakes.
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Alamo Auto Sales Company
Overland
Baseball Park
Army Post
Dart Manufacturing Company
Dart
G. A. C. Halff
Alamo Auto
Stromberg
Eisemann
Light
Department of the Light
Welaka Man Sends Express Order for Studebaker Six
James McDonald of Welaka Florida became so enthused by the Studebaker Six that he wired the factory to ship one by express. He then faced carrying charges totaling nearly $800 as a bonus.
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Studebaker
James McDonald
Welaka, Fla
Express
Goodyear Expands Into Mechanical Goods Department
Goodyear, famed for tires, is quietly expanding into mechanical rubber goods. Under I R Bailey the new unit aims to leverage tire branding, with a large belt press capacity of 250000 feet monthly and belting output of 20000 feet daily running around the clock. A molded goods line features an all weather tread sole.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
I. R. Bailey
Goodyear
Bailey
Goodyear Expands Rubber Goods Line Toward Eminence
The company markets a complete packing line under L. L. Ryan’s direction and positions itself to become as eminent in mechanical rubber goods as in tires.
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L. L. Ryan
Goodyear
Milwaukee Allows Yellow Headlights to Reduce Glare
Milwaukee adopts amendment to curb blinding headlights by allowing yellow or amber front lights in addition to white. The change follows scientists suggestion that yellow lenses reduce glare better than strict white lighting.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Automobile Club
CARELESSNESS COSTLY TO TIRES, SAYS DIAMOND EXPERT
M E Foesnecht of the Diamond Rubber Factory lists finer points in tire care. He warns about improperly inserted flaps, damaged side rings, and rims not seating properly. He stresses checking flange alignment, reversing side rings for clincher and straight side tires, and using true rims to prevent cuts and blowouts.
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M. E. Foesnecht
Diamond Rubber Factory
Advertising rhetoric versus Franklin Car claims
The piece argues that Franklin Car is proven the most economical six cylinder by a May 1 National Gasoline Test with sworn affidavits from 94 drivers and 188 observers. It challenges rival dealers for numerous unverified claims about economy mileage and tire life.
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United States
Canada
Demand the Facts for Franklin Car Demonstration
A sales pitch urges car buyers to verify weight at the Market House, check tank level and mileage after a ride, and compare tires with other cars to uncover facts. It promises a frank demonstration to reveal the facts without asking.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Schmidt Brothers
Studebakers
Mr. DeLand
S. X. Callahan
Remy
Stewart
Warner
North Flores Street
ILAC
Sananveria
KE Bros
The
Prin
Fae
San Nas
Medelnaee
Antonio
Automobile Buyer
Franklin
Automobile
Birdsong & Potchernick
Franklin Cars
Avenue D
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