Royal Cords' Victory Sparks Tire Record Feat
W E On Manager of Quick Tire Service reports Cannon Ball Baker set a Chicago to Indianapolis record in three hours and forty two minutes using Royal Cord tires. The same tires allegedly covered 900 miles at racing speed on a Detroit to Indianapolis run and backed by United States Tire Company officials.
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Cannon Ball Baker
United States
W. E. On
Quick Tire Service
Baker
Chicago
Indianapolis
Mason
Detroit
Royal Cord
New York
San Francisco
United States Tire Company
Oakland Unveils Sensible Six Model 84 Refinements
J. T. Simmons of Southwest Oakland Co reports the new Oakland model 84, the sensible six, with a longer wheelbase 112 inches, bigger body, improved ride via 51 inch semi elliptic springs, and 32x4 oversize tires. The motor now delivers 41 hp at 2500 rpm with refined valve-in-head design. Features include Delco ignition, Stewart instruments, Hotchkiss drive, leather upholstery, overlap windshield, one man top, and multiple body styles at a lower price than before.
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J. T. Simmons
Southwest Oakland Company
Oakland
Delco
Stewart
Diplomacy Explained Through a Father Son Exchange
A seven year old asks about diplomacy and quotes a book. The father defines diplomacy as doing or saying the right thing at the right time. The boy replies that he believes he exercised diplomacy the previous night during a family moment with Johnny in bed before a nurse arrived with a castor and care.
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Johnny
Ake
Dead Easy. Swimming Teacher-Now Pupil Question
A humorous exchange about swimming across a stream. The teacher asks what to do if exhausted mid crossing and the pupil suggests turning around and going back. It captures classroom wit and safety.
Atlas Tire Firm Sees Strong Southern Demand As Cars Rise
Atlas proprietor W. R. Adams notes rising Southern car sales boost tire and accessory demand across eight southern branches including Dallas Houston San Antonio and Kansas City headquarters. Leon N. Walthall of Walthall Motor Car Co praises San Antonio business and compares favorably with other branches. Allen Classic touring car earns perfect score in Kansas City dealers tour proving light low priced cars rival high priced models on tough terrain.
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W. R. Adams
Atlas ‘Tire Company
United States
San Antonio
Atlas Company
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Houston
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Atlanta
Birmingham
Kansas City
Mr. Adams
Leon N. Walthall
Walthall Motor Car Company
Kansas City Automobile Dealers Association
Allen
Classic Allen Endurance Test Highlights 750 Mile Challenge
In a period of high motor performance experts note a 750 mile endurance run as a stern test of a car’s all around ability. The statement reflects consensus among motorists about the demanding nature of extended endurance in vehicles.
Savage Tire to Distribute Abroad in New Markets
Savage Tire Corporation of San Diego announces distribution of tires and graphite tubes to Java New Zealand Australia and Chile in first shipments. Secretary Claus Spreckles says foreign inquiries from dealers and car owners have grown for several months and these shipments signal expanding overseas demand for Savage products and tires.
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Savage Tire Corporation
San Diego
Cal
Java
New Zealand
Australia
Chile
South America
Claus Spreckles
Savage Tire Company
Mr. Spreckles
Savage
Public dinner sparks talk on a dull speaker
Conversation laughs at the routine public dinner scene where one speaker tends to bore the crowd while others joke about luck and timing.
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Lucky. Briggs
Griggs
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Phone Crockett
Simmons
ATLAS
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Williams PA Aroufacturing CO
Ford Build
Detroit Mich
Luthy Battery Service
Luthy Electric Mig. Co
Sole Manufac
Luthy
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Essex St
Dodge Brothers
Busi
Ness
A. E. Stracke Auto CO
Third St
F. E. B. Detroit
F. O. B. Detroit
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