Chalmers Stock Chassis Sets 230 Cubic Inch Mile Record
J T Hagan notes a Chalmers stock chassis with the fan removed securing the 230 cubic inch class mile record at Atlantic Beach Jacksonville in 38.10 seconds. Joe Dawson piloted the car with Joseph Tracy observing for the A A A and Fred Wagner timing. The feat surpasses the prior 450 cubic inch class mark by 2.2 seconds and nears the Hudson Super Six 300 cubic inch pace. Wag ner calls it a car with wonderful class. Chalmers officials express gratification at the performance against bigger motors.
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Joe Dawson
Jacksonville
Fla
Chalmers
J. T. Hagan
Indianapolis
Chalmers Experimental Department
Atlantic Beach
Joseph Tracy
American Automobile Association
Fred J. Wagner
National
Fred Wagner
Railroads Are Crippled Trucks as Haulage Mainstay in Mexico
Mexican capitalist Senor Emanuel De Campo notes railroads are torn up by war and mules and trains. trucks will be the sole means of transport until rails are repaired. Tampico oil, selling at 25 cents per barrel, guarantees cheap fuel. De Campo bought a 30,000 square foot Mexico City venue repurposed as a car showroom with service station and repair shop. US railways block cross-border box cars, forcing unload at the boundary and reloading native cars to move shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Emanuel de Campo
Mexico City
Mexico
Tampico
United States
Milady
Don L. Watson
Haynes Automoble Company
Dad
Red Cross Studies Overland Car Operation By Women
Numerous Red Cross associations form divisions to study automobile operation. In one city a ten member class meets twice weekly at a Willys Overland dealer for instruction on operating and repairing an Overland car for use in military emergencies. F A Winerich cites rising popularity among female drivers due to ease and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross’ Associations
Willys-Overland
F. A. Winerich
The
Goodyear Employees Plan Active Year at Seiberling Field
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company runs an athletics program led by a qualified expert. Seiberling Field, a 36 acre arena gifted by the company president, will host daily athletic activity as plans for the year proceed. The Goodyear housing development near the field has grown to include 1500 residents with more land to be developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Seiberling Field
C. F. Dwyer
Seiberling
United States
Goodyear
Akrons House
De Palma to Race with Packard Twin Six Car
Ralph de Palma has bought a Packard twin six chassis severed ties with his namesake company and plans a comeback to racing. He will fit a racing body and tune the motor, aiming to recapture his speedway crown. Packard will not back the effort. Oldfield also owns a twin six but does not race it.
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Ralph de Palma
de Palma
Packard Company
Barney Oldfield
Los Angeles
Indianapolis
Chicago
Thousands of Cars at Bottom of Sea
Thousands of automobiles vary from flivvers to twin-sixes sunk by submarine warfare. Since the first German torpedo struck an English ship the risk in shipping all kinds of merchandise has risen, affecting automobile manufacture and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turers
England
France
Italy
New York
Saturation point in automobile production debated by Moon official
Stewart McDonald vice president of Moon Motor Car Co argues against the idea of an auto production limit. He notes most city cars serve business needs for artisans and merchants, while suburban use supports both work and family activities, implying car numbers match artisan employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart McDonald
Moon Motor Car Company
Chaplin brother buys Mitchell sedan for wife in Southern California
Sid Chaplin, brother of Charley Chaplin, has presented his wife with a new Mitchell convertible sedan for touring in Southern California. The choice favors a simple, easy to operate model with a dark blue body and white wire wheels, selected to suit a woman driver. Delivery was prompt due to dealer foresight amid freight car shortages.
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Leasure
Sid Chaplin
Charley
California
J. Mitchell Davis
Chaplin
How to Wash a Car for Fine Finish
The guide advises washing a car with a gentle water stream to soften mud and remove dust. Use a waste soaked in gasoline to remove grease, rub with a clean sponge and plenty of clean water, then dry with a chamois. Rub in straight lines, panel by panel to avoid water spots and scratches.
Tire sets claim 6000 to 8000 miles with low repair costs
The note asserts each tire set lasts 6000 to 8000 miles and repairs are nearly free, presenting a strong efficiency claim.
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Beason
Automobile Tire Co., Inc
ED. C. Griffith
Ave. C. Cor. Travis Street
San Antonio, Texas
Travis
Kissel Kar
RED Cross
Woodward Carriage Company
Kissel
Gibraltar
San Antonio
Main Avenue
Texas
Mitchell
Smith
Ford
Maxwell
Dodge Bros
Chevrolet
Buick
Overland
A. E. Staacke Auto CO
Cor
Third Street
Avenue D
Phone Crockett
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