Gas firm to extend main to Duncan field reveal growth plans
Lone Star Gas announces a large pumping plant will be built soon in Petrolia with a twenty mile extension of its sixteen inch main across the Red River to the Duncan field where it holds extensive gas holdings. The move follows a Fort Worth stockholders meeting at which capital stock was increased by a million dollars.
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Petrolia
Lone Star Gas Company
Red River
Duncan Field
Tensive Gas Holdings
Company
A Fort Worth
Starter Wing Trust Of New Motor Owner Has Electric Appliance
A car owner claimed his new automobile arrived with a complete factory spec except for the wheelbase. A Virginia license plug hidden near the radiator served as a pretend hand crank. Tourists discovered the device, sparking questions at a Western garage about self starting cars.
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Starter Wing Trust OF New Motor Owner
Studebaker
Virginia
Prietor
Axoet
All-Weather tread praised for grip and durability
The All-Weather tread is described as double-thick and enduring with deep blocks and sharp edges. It provides resistless grip on wet roads while remaining flat and smooth on dry surfaces, and claims no competing anti-skids match its performance.
Flanders Models for 1915 Ready after Reorganization
Lansing reports the Flanders Manufacturing Co reorganized into Flanders Electric Co Inc with 100000 capital. New officers: President M Rothchild, VP GM D C McCord, Secretary Treasurer B F Elgar. Production stays Pontiac bound with Detroit offices. Aim to build 2000 electric cars this year amid strong demand and a bold outlook for quality electrics.
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Lansing
Mich
Flanders Manufacturing Company
Flanders Electric Company (Inc
M. Rothchild
D. C. McCord
B. F. Elgar
Flanders Electric
Pontiac
Detroit
McCord
Flanders
Amateur Driver Sets High Speeds in Premier Weldely Car
E S Partridge of New York tested Premier Weldely chassis at Indianapolis speedway during Memorial Day track preparations. He averaged 68 miles per hour with remarkable straightaway speeds and praised the motor for economy and efficiency, noting fuel use is far below average even at high speeds.
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E. S. Partridge
New York
West
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Speedway
Carl G. Fisher
Partridge
Weidely
Rogers Votes Road Bonds
Rogers citizens approved highway bonds totaling 250000 dollars. About sixty miles of macadamized roads will be built from the proceeds and construction will begin once the bonds are sold.
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Rogers
Goodyear Factory Safety Push Touts Comfort and Health
The Akron Ohio Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company headlines its factory upgrades focused on employee comfort and sanitation. Innovations include a bubble fountain water system, a refrigerating circuit for ice water, and a sterilizer to prevent water contamination. A Safety First campaign cut accidents, with prizes for safety ideas and a dedicated car fire department.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Goodyear
Klein In Training For 500 Mile Indianapolis Race
Arthur Klein, driver of the King car, emphasizes that success at the 500 mile Indianapolis race depends on strict driver and mechanic conditioning as well as a superior car. He notes he has built a high quality car with top materials and skilled workers and will train as rigorously as for a major athletic contest.
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Artemas Ward Jr
J. G. Dayerline
Mr. Daly
America
Europe
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Arthur Klein
Mr. Klein
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Santa Monica
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Southern Motor Car Company
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