Americans urged to buy as usual to sustain wartime economy
E C Morse of Chalmers Motor Co warns a business lull in the United States would harm the world. He says war spending should circulate money, that patriotic economy means eliminating waste, conserving resources, and maintaining high production. The piece urges continuous buying and labor effort with the slogan Business as Usual.
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United States
E. C. Morse
Chalmers Motor Company
Congress
America
A Beauty Picture in a Studio Discussion
Two women visit a studio to pose for a friend. They debate matching furniture, sizing, and gift touch while inspecting pastel watercolors, with one spotting a landscape labeled Wallace Nut in the corner, and both commenting on its beauty.
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Wallace
Solid Nash truck shipment sent to Syracuse dealers
The Nash Motors Company dispatched a solid trainload of 40 Jeffery trucks to H Barcroft White Corporation Syracuse New York. The shipment included 12 Jeffery Quads and 28 Jeffery All-Purpose trucks driven in a parade through Syracuse before distribution to Nash line dealers.
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Jeffery
Syracuse
Nash Motors Company
H. Barcroft White
Nash
New York
Nash Factory
H. Barcroft White Corporation
Barcroft White Corporation
H. J. Dickman
Visalia Firms Demonstrate Cars Speed Troop Transport
In Visalia California recruiting officers quickly formed a machine gun company for the Second Infantry and 12 local Dodge Brothers car owners moved recruits to the Presidio in eight and a half hours covering 230 miles. The journey proved motor transport can rush large numbers of soldiers to a point rapidly, despite rain and five punctures, underscoring automobiles as essential production tools and time savers in business and military life.
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Visalia
Cal
Dodge Brothers
Presidio
San Francisco
San Joaquin Valley
Grant Six Plant Plans 25 Percent Output Rise
Grant Motor Car Corporation of Cleveland announces a 25 percent increase in output for next season. George S. Waite notes confidence in American buyers and predicts no hysteria or heavy retrenchment, with demand shifting toward lighter, economical cars while high priced models may see reduced demand.
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Wilson
Grant Motor Car Corporation of
Cleveland
George S. Waite
Grant Corporation
Original Velie car found in Peoria dealer’s showroom
The original Velie car once missing is now in the Peoria showroom in the hands of J. G. Reuter a Peoria commission merchant. Velie Model A No 1 features a small high speed four cylinder motor three quarters elliptic rear springs a 115 inch wheel base and side doors on the tonneau. Reuter praises the old car while noting modern Velie models with six cylinders electric lights and a self starter render Maud a memory.
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Maud
Peoria Weile
Reuter
Moline
Velie
Six Cylinder Becomes Standard Motor Says Moon Car Chief
Moon Motor Car Co chief engineer G F Heising declares the six cylinder is the standard motor. He notes its efficiency and simplicity over eight or twelve cylinders and explains flexibility as the ability to throttle in high gear. The piece also mentions emergency auto repair training as part of Boy Scouts programs.
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G. F. Heising
Moon Motor Car Co
Plans 10 Form Boy Scouts of Motoring
The plan for organizing the Boy Scouts of Motoring, proposed by Andy Baldwin of Mitchell, gains traction as Mitchell agents prepare city organizers. The concept envisions trained youths aiding women motorists and starting a school in each city to develop skilled novice drivers.
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BOY Scouts OF Motoring
Andy Baldwin
Mitchell
Los Angeles
Baldwin
Chalmers Workers Lead Detroit Red Cross Drive
The Chalmers Motor Company and its workers donated an average of 34 dollars per department to the Detroit Red Cross chapter. Chairman Pope and Vice Chairman Gitchell visited the plant to commend Hugh Chalmers and the staff for a strong, spontaneous response contributing a notable share toward Detroit’s goal of 175000 and over 100000 members.
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Detroit
American Red Cross
Chalmers Motor Company
J. F. Hagan
Red Cross
Michigan
Chalmers Company
G. D. Pope
The
Chalmers
Byres H. Gitchell
Hugh Chalmers
Chairman Pope
Detroit tire plant warns loyal conduct toward foreign born workers
W E Mason says employees of foreign birth may keep current jobs if they focus on work and behave lawfully. The company warns that any worker provoking foreign born colleagues seeking American citizenship will be discharged. It urges loyalty to the government and unity now that the nation is at war.
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Detroit
United States Tire Company
W. E. Mason
Overland Prices Increased Ahead of May 1
The Willys Overland Company announced price hikes for the Overland models beginning May 1. The Big Four touring car rises to 895 dollars and the roadster to 880, while the Light Six increases to 1025 dollars and the roadster to 1010.
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Willys-Overland Company
Franklin Go Gets Figures On Tire Wear
Franklin Automobile Company reports an average of 10 203 miles per tire set over five years from 1912 to January 1917 based on nationwide owner reports. Lightweight, flexible construction?plus low tire load contribute to low weight per cubic inch and fewer punctures and blowouts, with better tire life.
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L. F. Birdsong
Franklin Automobile Company
Franklin
Motorist Can Do His Bit by Saving Tires
H L Miller of Fisk Company of Texas urges motorists to inspect tires weekly for small cuts. Cleaning and cementing these nicks prevents gravel and water intrusion, reduces blowouts, and increases mileage. A five minute check can reveal problems early.
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Wilson
H. L. Miller
Fisk Company of Texas
Goodyear 15 Expands Motorist Service Nationwide
Goodyear announces 15 000 service stations nationwide to provide preventive tire care for about three million motorists. Stations will check air pressure test tires inspect casings test brakes rotate tires ensure proper alignment and educate on tire savers to prevent wear and reduce costs. The program emphasizes prevention and convenience for long tire life.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
United States
Goodyear
C. F. Dwyer
Physicians of
China
Excuse me will you speak a little louder at opera
A nervous man in the opera urged two plot explainers to speak louder as the music muffled their words. He leaned forward and asked for clearer speech to hear the dialogue.
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Chicago Herald
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U. S
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rush Machine Gun Company
Visalia, Cal
Dodge Bros
Grant Motor Car Corporation
Peoria, Ill
J. G. Reuter
Peoria
Ill
Alex Parrigin
Moon Company
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts
Idea
Studebaker
Diamond
Clem Motor Car Company
San Antonio
Clem Motor Car Co
U. S. Tire Company
Cones
F. H. Malick
Crow-Elkhart Motor Car Company
Fish Company
Goodyear 15
Dooce Brothers
A. E. Staacke Auto Co
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