Ford Buys Lincoln Motors Co in $8 Million Auction
Detroit February 4 Henry Ford completed the purchase of Lincoln Motors for 8 million dollars. The bankruptcy sale saw over 3000 spectators as W S Sayres conducted the auction with H H Emmons and Leland interests as bidders. Ford secured the plant for 3 million dollars without competition.
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Ford
Lincoln Motors Co
Detroit
Henry Ford
Lincoln Motors Company
H. H. Emmons
Leland
Lelandia
W. 8. Sayres
E. T. Berger
George P. Judson
Berger
Sayres
10 Points for Used Car Buyer
Disappointment in a used car purchase may be avoided by following precautions. Check radiator for leaks, assess wheel play, inspect paint upholstery and top, test battery, engine compression, drive performance, brakes, and drivetrain noises. Verify tires and equipment. reputable maker implies better service.
Marmon Introduces New 4 Pass Sedan at Auto Shows
Nordyke Marmon unveils a new four passenger closed sedan shown in New York and Chicago. The car resembles the seven passenger model with a rear trunk, low weight, and a unique windshield design that improves road visibility. Interior notes include a single dome light and fixed foot rest with a roomy rear seat for two.
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Nordyke & Marmon Company
New York
Chicago
A. A. A. Aims Deeper Reach for Motorists Nationwide
The American Automobile Association announces a strategic expansion to enroll every motorist in the United States. The executive board in New York pledges intensified regional efforts, better traffic laws, reciprocity, reliable garage service, accident aid, campsites, touring directions, and personal member services.
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American Automobile Association
United States
New York City
Executive Board
Maxwell Car Rated Superior by England Magazine
English Motorists magazine compares a British made car at 415 pounds with Maxwell at 375 pounds Sterling. The Maxwell is praised for rugged performance on rough roads and a sturdy, powerful, well perfected power plant.
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Car
England
Devdved
New Invention Sparks Color Changes in Rubber
A new invention develops color combinations in rubber. The piece asks what hue will become popular in necks, as two characters discuss cars and a plan to influence a decision, reflecting light dialogue and whimsical speculation.
Income Tax Deductions for Bad Debts under 1921 Act
The 1921 revenue act allows deductions for worthless debts charged off in 1921 and permits reserve accounts for bad debts to be used for 1921 and future years. It requires detailed reporting of debt volumes, reserve percentages, and recoverability evidence, and clarifies that certain gifts or unpaid wages are not deductible.
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The
Star Daily
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
No Equipment, Run Big Risk Warns Auto Dealer
G W Eller of Western Auto Supply warns about daily fatalities from missing car signaling and braking accessories. He cites recent crashes that could have been prevented with proper headlights spot lights and bumpers and urges motorists to install safety accessories to protect occupants pedestrians and other drivers.
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G. W. Eller
Western Auto Supply Company
Automobiles and Highways Continue Conversational Echoes
A kaleidoscopic 1920s collage notes Paris traffic of 165 daily, Ford engines growing from two to four cylinders, six American cars at a New York auto show side show, and German designs likened to submarines. Ottawa offers free river camping. Japan budgets 500000 for highways. America claims 2500000 miles of roads. Others lampoon leaders in Kennet Square and Seattle, while Swiss roads bar autos and bikes. An auto expert warns against slam-brake forces, and a stray line jokes about Madison Street driving.
Automobiles Decorated for Advertising Prohibited in Cleveland
Vehicles adorned for advertising are banned from Cleveland streets, Ohio, under local ordinance enforcement aimed at reducing visual clutter and traffic hazards. Officials urge businesses to use approved methods for promotional displays and direct any questions to city hall.
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Cleveland, O
Mail Misaddressing Criticized in Seattle Column
A Seattle Star reader laments mail addressed simply as City causing misrouting. He cites a contractor losing a $22,000 deal due to incorrect addressing and urges writing Seattle, Washington for all mail. He complains of slow delivery, misdirected mail, and calls for post office guidance.
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John
Tacoma
Seattle
Washington
the Star
Post Office Department
East
New Continental 6 V Motor Unveiled at Auto Show
Chicago reports reveal the Continental 6 V six cylinder motor by George W. Davis Motor Car Co of Richmond Ind. in their Night Six model. The engine, designed for cars around 2,600 pounds, introduces unseen features and advances in engineering.
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Chicago
George W. Davis Motor Car Company
Richmond
Ind
Keep Well Eye Disorders By Dr. Bishop Warns Against Trachoma
Dr. K R H Bishop explains trachoma as a contagious eye disease linked to minor eye infections. He notes its lifelong chronic nature and economic impact, urging prevention by keeping eyes free of irritation and avoiding contact with others who have eye problems.
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Near East
Russia
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