Automobile Makers Back Safety First Movement Keynote Speech
J Walter Drake of Hyp Meter Car Co and National Automobile Chamber of Commerce endorsed Safety First, urging education and cooperation rather than new legislation. He argued autos are essential yet dangerous, and manufacturers would equip cars with safety devices while supporting humane traffic measures and child protection programs. He cited factory outreach, employee housing efforts, and a commitment to reduce accidents through responsible practices and partnership with the Safety First Federation in America.
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Safety First Federation of America
J. Walter Drake
Hyp Meter Car Company
National Automobile Chamber of Canmerve
Detroit
Navy
Mi Dike
Migght
Peanua
Vnld
Drake
Larss Bamber
Mr. Drake
Port Fallow
Nm Weyrle
Woodward Avenue
Reneyn
Potton
Ulls
Faetory
Shinaan
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Sufely
Manufacturs
Monallie
Honeymoon Tour to California in Dodge Brothers Car
Mr and Mrs M Z Mesham of Bartow California traveled from Detroit to California in a Dodge Brothers car for their honeymoon meeting in Newark. They reported averaging just over 20 miles per gallon and praised the Dodge Brothers vehicle. Also noted is a Goodyear tire race where a Pennsylvania Flyer beat an eight cylinder Cadillac from Indianapolis to Terre Haute in 77 minutes over 72 miles, with Goodyear tires performing strongly.
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Mra M. Z. Mesham
Bartow
Cal
Detroit
California
Dodge Brothers
McShane
East
Netrnit
Mr. McShane
Los Angeles
Dofige Brothers
Goodyear Corg Tires
Pennsyvania
Cadillac
Indianapolis
Terre Heute
Ind
Luck Tire Patent Gains Backing From Frost Expert
Harrison Frost of Uaston, a noted tire and mechanical engineer, writes a strong endorsement of the Luck Tire patent worth a million dollars. He confirms tire innovations, praises sales prospects, and notes expert familiarity with Goodyear and Firestone practices. The Luck Tire & Manufacturing Co proceeds with stock sales ahead of December 14 deadline.
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Harrison
Frost of
Uaston
Luck Tire #& Manufacturing Company
Jon Walsh
E AL Hutchins
Wteck Aulea
Frovt
Brest
Seavon
Ford
Jack J
Goodyear Company
Pergeast
Harvay Firestone
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
G. K. Howard
Tampico
Mexico
Luck Tire & Manufacturing Company
Dior
Walsh Satuerlay
Atock
Imall
Franklin Factory Expansion Aims To Add Major Space
Franklin Manufacturing Company of Syracuse plans a large expansion adding two new two story units and a six story building. The project, costing about 800000 for the final unit, will increase total floor space by roughly one third and make the plant the largest factory building in the area. Construction targets completion by early 1918 with die casting and machining capacities expanded.
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Bulletlin
H&l
Franklin Manufacturing Company
Syracuse
Franklin Rar
Fi Sway
Wteonsis
Con Parton
Alrewty Fhran
SviTl
Inegest
Widing
Byrncuas
Marion six and Imperial cars move into Texas
The Mutual Motors Company of Daocksan Michigan, makers of the Marion six and Imperial four, announce expansion into Texas. J. J. Handley, Texas automaker veteran, says new Marion six will be priced reasonably and shown at the Dellan fair, signaling strong commitment to Texas owners and dealers.
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Mutual Motors Company
Daocksan
Mich
Texas
Marion
avRo
Te Marion Manufarturere
J. J. Handley
Ma“inal Motors Company
Pexac
Automoblia
Tesmg Suajness
Marien “Alx
thatAatket
Anappy Toppy
Faucry
Périal
Michigan
Pam
Martera
Shem
Marlon ‘Elx
Ioipertal
Ford
Ranabout
Detroit
Ford Sales Co
Houston Street
Studebaker Sets New Production Mark for Cars
The Studebaker Corporation reported a new production record on Friday October 15 with 347 cars built in a single day. October is shaping up as a record month as daily output climbs past prior highs, and dealer orders remain strong. Vice President J J Ollier notes industry prosperity and expected fall business to surpass spring levels.
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Brodebaker Corporation
E5-Tatlsting & Men High Rpark
Tory
Thres
Studebaker
Freshkent J. J. Ollier
Crite Yion
Businetia
Cuimmercial
Eversw
Studebaker Offternia
Cadillac Eight Tests Across 4000 Miles of Varied Terrain
From Beattie Washington a two car caravan reported a 4160 mile journey in a Cadillac Eight testing performance under varied elevations from 2 feet below to 2000 feet above sea level. The car crossed deep sands in California’s Imperial Valley and forded the flooded Santa Maria River with high carburetor placement avoiding water intake. Car owners endured high costs for tools and equipment, while journalists Turner and Riley tracked ten Maxwell buyers’ expenses over a year.
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Beattie
Wash
Mexico
Washington
Imperial Valley
California
Sante Maria
Turner & Riley
Carp
Mich
Maxwell
Byers
Novica
Inet
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Walter Drake
Hupp Motor Car Company
Pacific Coast
Firestone
Owarre
H&g Tire and Rubber Comp
Jertervon
Ivect
Tonia
T Dieue Tranie
H.C. Frost
Franklin
Apo
Indus
Fulbs
Echoal
South Bend
Detroit, Mich
Walkerville, Ont
Collins-Clem Auto CO
Crockett and Navarro Sts
Phone
Crockett
Seden
Lendau
Convertibia Sedam
Tepassenger Simousine
Tpanemger
Dallas Fair
Seattle
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