Costs of operating an automobile fall per mile since 1924
The cost per mile for an average car dropped by 35.7 percent since 1924, driven by higher mileage and better highways. Gasoline oil tires tubes maintenance depreciation license garage insurance and interest factor in. Buick chief engineer F A Bower credits oil filters air cleaners and crankcase ventilation for over a cent saving per mile as standard in Buick and Marquette cars.
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Iowa State College
F. A. Bower
Buick Motor Company
Buick
Marquette
Commander Sport Coupe S Popular
The Commander Hight Sport Coupe by Studebaker is highlighted for its popularity among four passengers, with a rumble seat for two, combining closed car comfort with open roadster flair. It features chrome brightwork, mohair upholstery, a wide seating area, and adjustable pedals and steering for long trips. The article notes harsh Puritan era punishments for Quakers in New England.
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Studebaker
Commander
Public Sale of Oberlin Farm Goods in Sept.
Public notice of sale at Oberlin Ohio 1 mile north 12 miles east of Children's Home Thursday Sept 5 at 10 am. List includes 2 horses 7 cattle 14 tons hay 16 acres corn farm implements hay and grain poultry and stock. Terms cash under 10 dollars and under 19 six months on bankable notes at 7 percent. Lunch served. E C Dewey owner W Fackler auctioneer L Porter clerk.
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Oberlin
Jersey
Sehder
WIRING TESTED FOR FRAME DISTORTION
Automobile design emphasized frame integrity as Oldsmobile engineers test the Viking model on a sloped track at the GM proving ground. The test raised one front wheel 38 1/2 inches while the other wheels stayed on pavement, yet all doors operated normally.
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Oldsmobile
General Motors
Viking
Cord Front Drive Auto Debuts in Elyria
Elyria yesterday saw its first view of the new Cord front-drive automobile, received by H. M. Andress and Son. The Auburn product, built in Auburn Indiana, carries a high production target of about 1,500 cars per month for its price class, drawing much attention in the city.
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Elyria
H. M. Andress and Son
Clly
Auburn Automobile Company
Auburn
Indiana
Auto maker expands output as two assembly lines ramp up
The firm reports August demand for about 1,100 cars with one line producing 35 cars daily. A second line will soon start and is expected to more than double that rate. Full capacity on both lines could hit by September, with 5,000 cars projected by December 1. Orders for nearly 2,000 cars exist even before a price is announced, while dealers urge faster market introduction. The company refuses to rush the model without thorough testing.
Buffalo Dodge safety auto warns drivers on streets
Buffalo police employ a white Dodge Six sedan fitted with four loud speakers to project officers voices across blocks. The device issues warnings for double parking defective headlights dirty plates and speeding and delivers traffic talks in congested downtown areas.
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Buffalo
N. Y
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