Strides in Steel for Auto Spark Growth of Dodge Machines
Belence and A E Sisecke discuss advances in steel for autos. Chrome vanadium steel cited as top quality, with Dodge Brothers cars highlighted for using substantial chrome vanadium in their weight and strength. Experts note higher material costs but better performance and durability driving industry progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belence
Mudi Ation- Han
Set Gesree
A. E. Sisecke Automobile Company
Dudee Brothers
Ju Ute
John A. Matthews
Lasti- Anie i Wey
Dodge Brothers
Thulxe Brothers
Wougs Brothers
Midcte
25 000 Mile Capitol to Capitol Auto Tour Planned
The explitcits capitol automobile tour organized by J Walter Drake departs Washington in a push for better roads. J B Patterson leads the expedition with drivers C E Salisbury and George Line, photographer W A Krohn, aiming to cover every state and major capital from Washington to Seattle and back. The 25 000 mile route includes Annapolis, Trenton, New York, Hartford, Boston, Augusta, Albany, Buffalo, Columbus, Detroit, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Santa Fe, Phoenix, El Paso, Austin and more with khaki painted cars and a map bearing each capital on rear doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walter Drake
Washington
J. 8 Patterson
Chiego
New York
C. BE. Salisbery
George Line
Delroi
Hartford
Boston
Agusta
White and Green Mountains
Albany
New York State
Buffalo
Columbus
Charlestown
W. Va
Frankfort
I Yjalamnnolls
Detroit
Lansing
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Angeles
Wack
San Francisco
Carson City
Oder
Eait Lake City
Cheyenne
Denver
Santa Fe
Phoenic A
el Paso
Antonia
Austin
Texas
Richmond
BoNd Roads
Standard Motor Saies Company
San Aritonio
Union
America
United States
Studebaker Record Run from Oakland to Yosemite Valley
A Studebaker team claims the fastest Oakland to Yosemite Valley run, completed in hours and minutes, with Pilbury credited for plating. An expert from The Goodyear Rubber Company notes rising crude rubber from plantations in the East and less from South American forests, highlighting a shift in supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Yosemite Valley
Studebaker
Cal
Yosemite Vetter
Studsbaker
Pilbury
el YI
Tia
Lem Motor Car ‘Company
Gondsear Thee and Rubber Company
Alent
Las Rast
Soul America
Birdsong and McCormmach Defy Distance in Franklin Run
J W McCormmach of Pendleton Oregon drove the new Franklin on a 3026 mile test from Syracuse to Pendleton in 140 hours 17 minutes, achieving 20.7 mpg overall. Gasoline use totaled 8665 miles per gallon and oil use was 44 gallons. McCormmach set pace at 24 mph early then averaged 19 mph through tough Idaho roads.
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J. F. Birdoong
Birdsong & Putcharnlek
Syracuse
Uriven vi
Franklin
Syratise
Fan Antone
Hays
Birdsong
J. W. McCormmach
Pendleton
Ore
McCormmach
Oregon Yaneher
Walla Walla
San Francisco
McCarmmach
North Platte
Neb
Ierandy
Plaina
Platts
Chora
McCarmmnc
McCernimach
Cheyenne
Montpelier
Idaho
Hocky Mountains
McCorm~ Mach
Dirkiness Sear Hatley
Cormarach
Sansa
Suilles Teavelad
aChen McCormmach
Large Increase in Truck Tire Demand
Mr. C. J. Welch of United States Tire Company reports a strong surge in demand for truck tires in 1916, with a record pace continuing into 1917. He notes repeated orders and optimistic expectations for year end sales to exceed 1916, reflecting robust market growth in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Welch
Solid
United States Tire Company
United States
Eid Welch
United States Nears Bright Auto Trade Postwar
Fragmented 20th century clipping notes automotive industry hopes as the United States aims to sustain exports to foreign buyers after conflict. Mentions F J Cleera of Wheero Automobile Co and Pathfinder distributors, plus Chalmers and Night-class cars, with a focus on postwar auto demand and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cleera
Wheero Automobile Company
Pathfinder
Toterstate
Chalmers Cary
United Blales
Pathfinder twelve cylinder cars shipped to Russia market
Paul Van de Velde of the Cicero Automobile Company reports a shipment of forty seven Pathfinder twelve cylinder cars to Petrograid Russia. The company emphasizes non military use and notes wide international distribution including Russia Greece Cuba Holland New Zealand Dutch East Indies Porto Rica Canada and Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul van de Velde
Cicero, Automobile Company
Texas
Pathfinder Company
Pathfinder ‘the Great
Russia
Bir
van da Velde
Pathfinder
Inetweing
Greece
Cuba
Holland
New Zealand
Dutch East Indies
Porta Hica
Canada
Fie
Pathtder
I Christiana
Norway
Wells
Lymynmitanatur Ng Department
Goodyear Folk Lead Home Ownership Plan Expansion
After three years of operation the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company housing program expands by 160 acres to add to the original 100 acres. C F Dwyer explains the plan started under F A Seiberling to move workers toward home ownership with no down payment. The project aims to sell homes built on rent without initial payments, with 1800 lots laid out for sale and each lot at least 80 feet frontage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urat Sattany Goodyear
Pathfinder makes test coast-to-coast in high gear
The Washington Times editor Monte Suhn observed Walter Weidely drive the Pathfinder up Thirty-fifth Street Hill in Washington DC. Tauyon de Velda of Cicero Automobile Company cites the coast-to-coast trip covering 4880 miles. Tire imports and American tire exports are noted with Goodyear details. Miss Claire Tisch, Apperson Road plane with Goodyear tires, and Miss Rochester are mentioned for successful cross-country travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Suhn
Autombila
Washington Times
Walter Weidely
Washington, D.C
Tauyon de Velda
Cicero Automobile Company
Sohn
Washington
Padbilnisr
District of Columbia
Claire Tischeeter
Vandevitle
Goodreat
Ares
Rochester
United States Tires Popular Says U S Tire Company President
J N Gunn president of United States Tire Company notes sales records show tires sold by August 11, 1916 surpassed entire 1915 output. He attributes growth to extensive dealer network and advertising campaigns highlighting value and model variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T D. Mason
Quick Tire Service, Incorporated
San Antonio
United States
J. N. Gunn
United States ‘Tira Company
Iva Company
Studebaker Six Wins Remembertyig in Puerto Rico
The Porto Rico company operates its Studebaker machines between San Juan and Ponce, covering 108 miles, with Studebaker sixes built for both passenger and freight service. Lieutenant Green of the United States Coast Guards, previously stationed in Porto Rico, announced Cecil V. Hal of the Cle i Motor Car Company as agents for Studebaker in Baltimore.
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Fle
Studebaker
Sergica
Uh Atina Company
Porto Rico
Green
United States
Gost Guards
Pesto Ren
Baltiamore
Ceeil VE
Hal
Cle i Motor Car Company
Studebaker Corporation
San Juan
Ponce
Hevalier
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FORD
Chicago
A. E. Staacke Auto Co
Southwest Texas Distributors
Smith
Avenue D
Third St
Phune Crockett
Blo
A. E. Staacke Company
the Woodward Carriage Co
Aed
Frank A. Winerich
S. X. Callahan
N. Flores Street
Staacke Bros
Capitol
J. W. McCormack
Bexar County
Coupelet
Sedan
Morgan-Woodward Auto CO
W. M. Morgan
South
Flores Street
Travis
R. G. Woodward
Goa
Pathander
Onons
Win- Pieyes
Akron
Goodyear Heights
Traci
Lia City Planning Commission
Dave Antheen
Ismamet Lake
Tree Mall
Goodyear
Aia Aale
Goodyear Folk
Ther Homes
Mason
Quick Tire Service
Usca
USA
Reliable Tire Co
Main Ave
Tes Trav Sei
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