Buick engine reused for miniature Oregon railroad show
In Ylont Mich on January 7, engineers describe converting a 1914 Buick four cylinder power plant into a locomotive for a miniature railway at Oak Park Portland. Ballinger, manager of the park, built the engine into a train that weighs about 3 600 pounds and hauls a car load with strong stay power, completing four seasons with high reliability.
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Ylint
Mich
Bull
Burtr
Rupert Ballinger
Portland
Ore
Buick
Balio
Oak Park
Salon
Ballinger
California
Ballinnger
Huick
Indian Higher Education and Political Debate
A discussion contrasts the push for universal literacy and the need to strengthen primary education with concerns about overemphasis on higher studies in India. The piece notes reactionary movements and progress in understanding, citing varying interpretations of the word tao and a publicity seeker who faced unexpected backlash.
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Tarsseing
Oakland officials fly to Pontiac to conduct car shipments
Milwaukee executives from Hokan son-Thompson fly a commercial plane to Pontiac Michigan to supervise a drive away of Oakland Sixes for urgent orders. K D Meare and W Tone lead the operation and return to Milwaukee after securing the cars.
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Oakland
Pontiac
Pany
K. D. Meare
Hokanson-Thompson, Inc
Milwaukee
W. 2. Tone
Wing Custom
Ds A.m
Posiion
Milwaukae
Prince of Sweden Sends Cheer for Nash Car
A cablegram from Prince William of Sweden to Nash Motors praises a new Nash car ride. The note reads Three cheer for Nash and is signed Prince William. The Swedish royal family previously received a Nash Ambassador in Stockholm and owns several Nash vehicles through ties to the royal household.
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Nash
Nash Motors Company
Prince Williem
Sweden
America
Kenosha
Nash Metor Camsary
Roeral
Stockholm
Saeed
Paris
Gustaf Adolf Amother
Toyal
II James Keller i
Janis Majes Y
WEW Chevrolet Showcases Refined New Line
WEW Chevrolet displayed its latest line highlighting refined mechanical renovations and longer wheelbase. Attendees noted improved body aesthetics and notable features while prices remained attractive.
Studebaker Adopts Chromium Plating for Exterior Parts
Chromium plating now covers all exterior bright metal parts on Studebaker cars. The coating resists rust and tarnish, is highly scratch resistant, and maintains a brighter finish than polished metal. Production trials show copper and nickel preface enhance adhesion before chromium play.
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Brigbc
Studebaker
Studebaker Corporation
Birraypers
Ateliiy
Studebeker
Ehul
Tee Corporation
Falcon Knight 15 New Car Shown at New York Exhibition
Falcan Motors Corporation unveiled the Knight 15, a low priced six cylinder car with sleeve valve engine at a New York exhibition. Officials report a first year record of 16 000 cars. plant expansion will allow Juan cars to be produced with in house bodies as models are announced by the Detroit distributor.
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New York
Falcor Motors. Corporation
Falcop Motors Corporation
Sai
Knightsleeys
Tampa
Fatcon Motors Corporation
Juan
Apans
Detroi
Victory Six Draws Attention At Wy Automobile Show
The Dodge Victory Six features a new monocoque style frame where the body forms a single unit with the frame. The cutaway display highlights a chassis and multiple models of the Dodge passenger line. The engineering design lowers center of gravity and overall height by integrating frame and body with four cross members and sheet steel floor plates.
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Brothers
Victory
Dodge
Dodge Brothers Engineering Department
Understanding Engine Knocks and A New Xanimeter 6701
The article explains engine knock as a misfire-related metallic ping that signals wear but not driver intelligence. It discusses causes from load to heat and notes advances in compression control, highlighting the new Xanimeter 6701 from a service company to reduce knocking and prevent premature engine wear.
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Seemig
Dana
Serdusig
Enit
Reme Service Company
Brit Vasolene
Cor Press
Whippet Price Cut Startles Industry Leaders
Willys Overland announces a large Whippet price reduction surpassing prior cuts and aims to boost market share. The move follows plans for a new body plant and forge and heat treatment facilities to cut costs while preserving quality. Industry observers say the price drop could reshape the light car market as Willys targets higher production and stronger dealer support.
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Inc
Mainz
Rben
Overland
Willys
Wolvs-Overlord
Willys-Overland
Early lightweight boxing class defined in 19th century
The text notes that lightweight champions were not clearly classified in pugilism until the early 1800s, with figures like Jack McAuliffe Harry Gilmore and others showing up as 128 to 133 pounders as the category began to take shape.
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Jack McAuliffe
Harry Gilmore
G M C Trucks Display At Cleveland Show
General Motors Truck Company will exhibit a large display of trucks with various sizes and dump bodies at the Twenty fifth Annual Convention and Exposition of the American Road Builders Association in the Public Auditorium Cleveland from January 5 to 13. Tee Farm Implement Co advises interested road builders to attend and contact them for more information.
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American Road Builders Association
Public Auditorium
Cleveland
General Motors Truck Company
Tee Farm Implement Co
Tovaldfutor
The
Farm Implement Co
Indian Native Literacy Debate Draws London Attention
Sir Chimanlal Velllchand, visiting England as vice chancellor of the University of Bombay, tells reporters that though a portion of Indians can read and write, there are circumstances where literacy offers little use or may cause harm. He cites figures and opinions from scholarly circles and discusses education's value for Indians in the colonial context.
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London
T Chivalvad
Kooc
University of Bomber
Sir Chimanial
England
New Hudson and Essex Super-Sixes Debut at Auto Show
The Hudson and Essex display striking new designs with higher radiators and vertical shutters. Features include Colonial lamps, beaded fenders, ebony instrument panel, ebony steering wheel, aluminum panel bodies, leather rear quarters, and standard four-wheel brakes across models.
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Essex
Hudson
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Murbach Coal & Supply Company
William OF Sweden
Nash Motor
WEW
Chevrolet
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Knight
Exeieit
Koolmotor
Whippet
G.M.C
Hudson-Essex
Inter-City Coal and Supply Company
Malcolm Ct
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Hart-Lepper Motor
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