Hudson Six 54 car praised for grace and efficiency
The Hudson Six 54 is lauded for its long low, streamlined design, concealed hinges, flush sides, and easy accessibility. The feature list highlights concealed lamps, dimming headlights, external tire storage, and a unique fore compartment entry, with comparisons to Rolls-Royce and Benz. It claims superior cost efficiency and quality versus higher priced rivals.
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Hudson
Rolls-Royce
Benz
Sunbeam
Napier
de Dion
Vauxhall
Coffin
Hudson Six 54 Car Promises New Era In Automobiles
The article details the Hudson Six 54 with driver seat controls for starting and lighting. It describes the Delco electric cranking system, 12 inch parabolic headlights, dash controls, and built in features like an electric heating device for winter starts. It promotes inspection and test drives at showrooms as a vehicle innovation.
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Delco
Phaeton
Rainvision
Congress to Build Nationwide Good Roads System
Laurens Enos of the American Automobile Association urges federal action to coordinate state road efforts. He argues that poor roads raise living costs, interdependence across regions requires a universal plan, and a House committee on public roads should organize federal aid and national road policy. The AAA calls members to stay informed and support congressional action to align road-building with national needs.
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Congress
Laurens Enos
American Automobile Association
House Committee
House
Rockefeller Joins Cleveland Automobile Club Amid Call to Duty
Fred H. Caley, secretary, shows club members John D. Rockefeller’s personal check for the $10 yearly due. Rockefeller had declined last year, citing a policy against joining clubs, but this year sent the payment after a circular urged car owners it was a duty to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Caley
Cleveland Automobile Club
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Contests and shows spanning motor events and expositions
A detailed list covers contests and shows from September to March, including track meets in Detroit White Plains Bakersfield and Phoenix. road races in Boulogne Isle of Man El Paso and Savannah. exhibitions in St Louis New York Chicago and Philadelphia. and a four month motorcycle trip by J M Karns of Bartlesville Oklahoma with participation by 50 Portland Motorcycle Club members in a Seattle run.
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Detroit
Mich
Boulogne
Isle of Man
Great Britain
White Plains
N. Y
Bakersfield
Cal
Trenton
N. J
Oklahoma City
Okla
Chicago Motor Club
Los Angeles
American Road Congress
St. Louis
Grand Central Palace
New York City
Paris
Electric Vehicle Association of America
Chicago
Olympia
American Road Builders’ Association
Philadelphia
American Museum of Safety
New York
Bosch Magneto to Build Rest and Recreation House
Work has begun by the Bosch Magneto Company on a casino building in Springfield Massachusetts opposite its factory. The $18,000 structure on North Main street will be a rest and recreation building for company employees. The building measures 84 by 107 feet.
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Bosch Magneto Company
Springfield
Mass
North
Maine
Dallas Fair to Host Mammoth State Auto Show and Races
Plans for the twenty eighth annual State Fair of Texas in Dallas include a huge automobile show in the Fairpark building with modern illumination and a forest garden décor. The event promises three harness and three running horse races daily along with auto polo pro and a Three Duttons act, plus a band concert. Uhlan the trotter may appear for an exhibition mile if owner C K G Billings agrees.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Fairpark
Detroit
Mich
Royston Nave
Charles L. Martin
Vulcan
District of Texas
J. V. Noguerra
Uhlan
C. K. G. Billings
New York
Billings
George R. King
Penenne
Duttons
Hankinson
Dutton
Hoisting Motor Car Used by Shreveport Contractor
Walter J. Hurst of Shreveport uses a motor car fitted with a pulley for hoisting at Grand Cane Louisiana while erecting a building. The car’s hoisting setup operates satisfactorily and, after work, the same vehicle is used to return the contractor to his hotel.
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Grand Cane
Walter J. Hurst
Shreveport
Hurst
Mr. Hurst
Redman Stricken by Paralytic Stroke in Racine Firm
H. Emmett Redman treasurer of the Mitchell Lewis Motor Company Racine Wisconsin is in critical condition after a paralysis stroke suffered August 31 while discussing business with William T Lewis chairman of the board Redman was unconscious for more than twenty four hours in a hospital report from the firm.
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Redman
H. Emmett Redman
Mitchell-Lewis Motor Company
Racine
Wis
William T. Lewis
Motorcycle Policemen Tackle Speeding Says Birmingham Commissioner
City Commissioner A. O. Lane of Birmingham asserts the only practical method to curb speeding on streets is the motorcycle police officer. The remark frames a push for enhanced traffic enforcement through motorcycle patrols.
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A. O. Lane
Birmingham
Ala
Rose City Motocycle Club’s Seattle Tour Sets Record
The Rose City Motocycle Club of Portland, Oregon completed its longest run to Seattle with about 75 members taking part in the organized tour. The expedition marks the longest such ride by Portland moto cyclists to date.
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Portland, Fre
Seattle
Portland
Ore
Rose City
Posters Advertise Lincoln Highway Across Nation
Henry B. Joy of the Lincoln Highway Association led a poster campaign from the Packard factory in Detroit. In one day 126 000 tubes were mailed at a cost of 6000 in stamps, with 100 clerks addressing and more preparing for dispatch. Posters reached governors legislators businesses and auto concerns across thirteen states and major cities.
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Henry B. Joy
Lincoln Highway Association
Packard
Detroit
President Joy Aims To Boost Lincoln Highway Fund Drive
President Joy said cooperation with Lincoln Highway officials will help publicize the display and speed raising the final half of the ten million dollar fund needed to complete the highway project.
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Lincoln Highway
Joy
Koogle Auto to Build 112-ton AglaiZe Truck Factory
Indianapolis will host a new Koogle Auto Company facility after it shifts from repair work to assembly and distribution of the 112 ton AglaiZe truck from New Bremen Ohio. The firm is awarding contracts for a two story factory building 175 by 80 feet as a preliminary step.
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Indianapolis
Koogle Auto Company
New Bremen
Ohio
Koogle Company
Smallest road motor car built by D D Churchill Spokane
The smallest road motor car claimed to be built by D D Churchill of Spokane has a length under 6 12 feet and a body height no more than 3 feet. Powered by a 20 horsepower engine, it carries four passengers and has reached 25 mph on city and country travel at a cost under 250 dollars.
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D. D. Churchill
Spokane
Doubtful Savannah Cup Races If Entries Fail
In Savannah on September 20, racing officials warn the grand prize and Vanderbilt cup events may be canceled unless sufficient entries arrive by October 1. The Peugeot Company offers to send two cars if transportation costs are covered and entry fees waived, which the Savannah Club refuses to do.
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Savannah
Savannah Club
Peugeot Company
Impersonator Arrested In St Louis Car Dealershipes
An 18 year old youth was arrested on complaint of two local agents after riding in their demonstrator cars for a week. He faces peace disturbance charges in police court for pretending to be a prospective buyer and joking the dealers.
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St. Louis
Tian
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