Henderson firm backs newspapers for auto ads in 1913 campaign
Lucius and French of Henderson Motor Car Company state newspapers reach the right customers and promise better returns than magazines. They plan to advertise exclusively in papers, targeting zones where Henderson is sold, noting rising sales and doubled production as proof of newspaper efficacy.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Lucius’ &. French
Henderson Motor Car Company
Henderson
Anfrank
Henderson Company
Mar
Lightning Strikes Mont Blanc Observatory Causing Fatal Fire
An August lightning disaster at Mont Blanc’s Society of Observatories lab, a wooden copper-roofed building on snow, killed one occupant. The Janssen observatory nearby also suffered multiple strikes despite rods, melting metalware, twisted nuts, and charred wood.
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Society of Observatories
Mont Blanc
Janssen Observator
Mon Blanc
The Bulb Horn Must Go For Safer Highways
Public safety hinges on motorists warning others of approaching cars. Officials urge replacing the bulb horn with a decisive, universal signal and enforce stricter horn rules at crossings and congested spots.
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Court of Appeal
London Trotting Club Aims to Raise Light Harness Standards
The London Trotting club forms to elevate light harness racing in Britain to US-style standards. It adopts recent American rules, revives old penalties, enforces suspensions, and requires starts from behind tapes. The track will close for late starters to reduce delays and improve spectator appeal.
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London ‘Trotting Club
London
United States
United Kingdom
America
Great Britain
Fisk Tires Earn Users’ Faith Through Careful Selection
It is the care in selection of materials and our vigilance at the factory that have earned users’ faith in Fisk Tires and made them the most popular tires in America.
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FISK
America
Noted Engineer Joins Packard Company
Frank H. Trego returns to Detroit from Buffalo to head the department of research engineering at Packard Motor Car company. He helped develop motor construction improvements and played a key role in American automobile contests and clubs.
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Frank H. Trego
Detroit
Buffalo
E. R. Thomas Motor Car Company
Packard Motor Car Company
Trego
American Automobile Association
Chicago Motor Club
Wolverine Automobile Club
D. Walden
Packard
American Bankers Association
Packard Uniformed Band
Vanderbilt Cup Rescheduled to October Second
The Vanderbilt cup race now set for October 2 with other speed events to follow October 3 and 4 after a meeting of Milwaukee auto dealers and drivers. The association will cover drivers' expenses for the two weeks delay in Milwaukee. Creamery Dairy Co products advertised with bisque and orange ice.
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Racing Association
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Automobile Dealers
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L. S. French
Westley McCaugherty
Charlie Roberts
MecCaugherty
Roberts
Frank Cockrell
Cran
Aed
Joe DePalma
Ralph
Cockrell
U. S
Fraser Auto Supply Company
Jefferson
Allidento
Southern Welding
Automobile Parts Manufactured
College ST
San Antonio,texas
Para
Brazil
The
Fisk Rubber Co
Chicopee Falls, Mass
San Antonio
Main Avenue
Packard Company
S. D. Walden
Thomas
A. Coliman
Main Ave
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