Dodge Watercar Sets Sail on Hazardous Winter Ocean Trip
The 1928 Dodge Watercar powered by a Chrysler Imperial Marine Engine departs Albany led by William J. Martin with John W. Sailler overseeing. The voyage from New York to Miami faces icebound rivers and canals, forcing open sea travel in winter, a perilous test to prove boat and motor.
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Albany
N. Y
Dodge
William J. Martin
Veeran
Dodge Company
John W. Sailler
Chrysler Company
New York
Miami
Florida
Watercar
Detroit
New Display Room Opens for Cadillac and LaSalle
Cadillac Motor Car Company opens a new display salon in Palm Beach's exclusive club and shopping district to showcase最新 coachwork on Cadillac and LaSalle chassis. Fisher and Fisher Fleetwood designers present the latest in coachcraft as Palm Beach becomes a winter fashion and style center for America's wealthy.
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Sive Club
Palm Beach
Cadillac Motor ‘Car Company
Fisher
Fisher-Fleetwood
Cadillac Company
America
Deauville
France
Otudebarer Owner Keeps Old Car For Sentimental Reason
In 1927 James L Freeble of Farrell Por proves sentiment endures between man and machine. He drove a Studebaker 19 years, logging 120000 miles, and refuses to sell or bury it. He calls it Old Faithful, durable, nearly new, and ready for another 120000 miles with minor work.
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Antranto
Dobbin
James L. Freeble
Farrel
Por
Freeble
Studebaker
Mr. Freeble
Fall
Mar
Nash Motors Gifts Three Quarters Million to Employees
C W Nash founder of Nash Motors distributed about 750000 dollars in cash Christmas gifts to Kenosha Racine and Milwaukee plant workers. He personally greeted each employee at the gates and handed out ten dollar envelopes while salaried staff later received gifts. He praised worker loyalty and reported pride in the annual gesture.
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C. W. Nash
Nash Motors Company
Kenosha
Racine
Milwaukee
Nash
Whippet Roadster Posts 48 Hour Endurance Record
A Whippet Collegiate roadster completed a 48 hour endurance test covering 2,148 miles at an average 44 mph in Pipe Stone Ming. Official observers verified the run, M J Meeker sealed the hood and speedometer, and fuel use remained steady despite high sustained speed.
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Pipestone
Ming
M. J. Meeker
Meeker
Strawberries Not Sold Despite Concrete Coating Claim
In San Jose California a grower near lore named Mizukemi challenged a paving firm for 33 000 damages after failed bids on a batch of concrete coated strawberries. The case hinges on the unusual description and the buyer’s refusal to purchase.
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San Jose
Cal
Kagayashi Mizukemi
Lore
Tte
Super
Buick Workers Build Craftsmanship Pride in Flint
Flint Michigan January 6 Buick Motor company reports a notable shift toward pride of craftsmanship among its long tenured staff. 3071 employees have stayed more than five years with many more dedicating over triple that period to Buick production. This sustained expertise marks a trend toward refined skill similar to traditional crafts and underpins rapid automotive progress over the past decade.
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Flint
Mich
Miniurrae
Perional Service Department
Buick Motor Company
Buick
Elyrians Enjoy Aden New Ford Automobile Today
Elyrians ride in Ford’s new sport coupe as J H Simpson of Simpson Motor Car Co. shows the car to city officials and press. The demonstration highlights second and high gear, brakes, and expected regular deliveries. A crowd gathers when the car is parked, signaling wide local interest in Ford’s latest product.
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Elyrians
Ford
J. H. Simpson
Simpson Motor Car Co
Simpson
Cars Better Cared For Today Officials Say Oakland
Oakland Motor Car company official R A Armstrong argues that seven to eight years of service from modern cars reflects better materials and workmanship plus the public's improved care. He cites lubrication as essential and notes drivers now understand car maintenance and value, aging into a motor-wise public.
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R. A. Armstrong
Oakland Motor Car Company
Advances in broadcasting fingerprints by zone system
C A Myers of the state bureau of criminal identification explains a zone system to broadcast finger prints by telephone telephoto and radio. The plan aims for immediate practicality and wider dissemination of identification data to aid law enforcement.
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Columbus
C. A. Myers
State Bureau of Criminal Identification and
Myers
Sys
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LA Salle
LaSalle
Aulash
SANKO
Broad St
Elyria
Mason
West Ave
Alyria
N Jewelry CO
Otudebarer
Oakland
A. Minnich & Sons West St. & B. & O
Red Wing & Island Creek
Builder's Supplies
Owen Bannon
Castle’s Wall Paper &Paint Store
Second St. Opp
Logan Gas Co
Nfo Alu
Star Shoe Shop
Court Street
THE
Cleveland Southwester Railway & Light Company
Southwestern Bus Company
Radio-Electric Sales Co
Williams Street - E
Geo. G. Spitzer
Grafton
Ohio
England Radio Sales Co
Main St
Wellington, Ohi
Lehman Radio Service
Amherst
Wesbecker Hardware C
Strickland & Cornish Lagrange
Llowing Dealers
Oberlin Radio
N. Main
Oberlin
Philadelphia
Ignition Co
Middle Ave
A. B. Sauer Musik
Brond St
Lehman
East Ave
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