Velie Six Car Promises Power and Easy Riding
A detailed sales pitch for the Velie Six highlights a high power engine, fuel efficiency, Bosch ignition, enclosed wiring, splash lubrication, extra large radiators, a four speed transmission, and a Velie dry plate clutch. It touts Velie Corporation prestige, factory expansion, and a strong buyer guarantee with demonstrations and insistence on real usage tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moton
Stromberg
Bosch
Gray & Davis Electric
AAA Endorses Interstate Vehicle Registration Plan
The American Automobile Association endorsed Congressman William P. Adamson's bill limiting non-resident vehicle registrations to use interstate travel. The group drafted uniform traffic regulations led by Dr H M Rowe and planned road-works cooperation with prison labor officials. A motor trip in Erie County showcased various road surfaces as Richmond dates were set for December 1 2 and 8.
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Buffalo
N. Y
American Automobile Association
William P. Adamson
H. M. Rowe
Auto
Mobile Club
Maryland
Preston Belvin
Virginia State Automobile Association
FE. Stagg Whitin
National Committee On Prison Labor
Erie County
Richmond
OSU Students Begin Europe Motorcycle Tour Northward then South
Two Ohio State University students Charles Swartzbaugh and John Gager start a motorcycle tour of Europe heading to northern countries first and then visiting Germany France and Italy. Swartzbaugh will likely stay in Europe for some time to oversee his father's manufacturing interests there.
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Ohio State University
Charles Swartzbaugh
John Gager
Europe
Germany
France
Italy
Swartzbaugh
Old Country
Enthusiastic Ed Schmidt Plans Next East Tour
Edward Schmidt of Indianapolis completes a 1 900 mile motorcycle tour of the East and, buoyed by the trip, already plans a similar journey for next season.
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Edward Schmidt
Indianapolis
Ind
The
East
Sells Foreign Car And Buys 3 Fords
A Detroit man sold a costly foreign car and used the proceeds to build a garage and buy three Ford vehicles a roadster for business a touring car for family use and a coupe for harsh weather He expects the trio to cost less to maintain than his former large car and provides both work and leisure options for his household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Family motorcycle trips grow as couples tour together
An article notes more riders take spouses on long motorcycle vacations. It cites examples from Atlanta Indiana and Indianapolis Indiana with trips to Jeanette Pennsylvania Spokane Washington and New York Boston Baltimore and Washington. A German mechanism using tinted strips adjusts ventilators by a single lever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Dunn
Atlanta
Ind
Jeanette
E. B. Turner
California
L. W. Luder
Care
Mich
Germany
Indianapolis leader hails Lincoln Highway as national backbone
H H Brooks of Herff-Brooks in Indianapolis says the Lincoln Highway will become the backbone for a system of laterals, linking cities near the route. He credits car makers and the birthplace of the idea in Indianapolis, noting the road will cross the state and reach Fort Wayne, strengthening good roads nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ocean
United States
H. H. Brooks
Herff-Brooks Corporation
Marathon Cars
Brooks
Big Rock
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal
Fort Wayne
Paulding P. A. Pratt Prefers Motorcycle Mail Routes
P. A. Pratt of Paulding Ohio age 73 is an old soldier and rural mail carrier who ten years ago joined the R F D service as the first to use an automobile on his route. Now he has switched to a motorcycle, arguing it is more economical and suited to rough roads where cars cannot travel.
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P. A. Pratt
Paulding
Ohio
Mr. Pratt
Growth of Federation of American Motocyclists Surges in August
The Federation of American Motorcyclists reports membership at 24,533 with August seeing 495 new riders join and 292 renewals. Of the new members, 365 affiliated with local clubs within the national association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of American Motocyclists
National Organization
National Association
Ford Opens Branch in Buenos Aires
Ford Motor Company announces a new selling and service branch in Buenos Aires, its first in South America, to be led by BE Hampton, formerly Ford export manager. The move follows a policy of expanding sales, with existing foreign branches and many dealers worldwide. Venice equips its fire department with steam engines powered by petroleum boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Buenos Ayres
South America
BE. H. Hampton
Ford Export
Broadway
New York City
Ford Company
Ford
Ont
Manchester
England
Calgary
Hamburg
Germany
Hamilton
London
Melbourne
Australia
Montreal
Paris
Saskatoon
Toronto
Vancouver
Winnipeg
World
Grateful Note to Unnamed Motorcyclist Saves Hat and Time
Oshkosh resident Beau Brummel thanks a passing motorcyclist who chased a hat blown from an Interurban car. The rider kept pace on parallel roads, catching the hat before Brummel could reboard to Neenah after paying fare.
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Beau
Brummel
Oshkosh
Wits
Neenah
Brummell
Plan for National Bureau of Public Highways Proposed
Senator Bankhead introduces a bill to create a national bureau of public highways in Washington with a $25 million federal appropriation. A commissioner would be paid $10,000 and states would share half the cost of highway projects. The proposal mirrors the Bourne commission plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Bureau of Public Highways
Bankhead
Senate Post Office and Post Roads Committee
Bourne Good Roads Commission
Handley Names Newman To Lead Marion Cars In South
J I Handley Company announces F G W Sudrow, long a top executive in the auto field, will be division manager for Marion cars in the Southern states. Sudrow previously served as secretary treasurer of National Battery Co and sales manager of Apple Electric. Roy Willis and wife of Wichita plan a motorcycle trip across the desert to San Francisco starting September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. W. Sudrow
Marion Motor Car Company
Mario Cars
J. I. Handley Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Marion
Sudrow
National Battery Company
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Apple Electric Company
Dayton
Ohio
J. I. Handley Compan
Roy Willis
Wichita
Kan
Deser
San Francisco
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Gray & Davis
Warner
Velie
Velie Corporation
Eavale
LEXAS
Wai Velie Motor Vehicle Co
Velie Place
Moline
Ill
Velie Auto Sales Co
TaGgie
Alex Parrigin
Crockett
East Commerce Street
San Antonio
Texas
A. A
College Lads
Wimer, Richardson & CO. Investment Bankers
Financial Responsibility
Krueger-Atlas Engines
Krueger -Atlas Engine
San Antonio Machine & Supply Co
Guarantee Motor Car Co
Stromberg Carburetor Company
J. F. Hagan
Lincoln Way
Buenos Aires
E. H. Hampton
Venice
Rider
Federal Bureau
Handley
Newman
South
Fr. G. W. Sudrow
Emmet Bank
Commerce Street
Thos. L. Conroy
E. J. McCormick
J, Frank Gallagher
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