Auto competition harms railroads and sparks court battles
Railroads claim automobiles violate fair competition as auto use grows. New Haven reports 1923 local ticket losses of 13.3 million and overall revenue loss of 21.9 million factoring freight shifts. Rhode Island injunctions loom against nine bus lines. industry urges action to protect revenues and service amid rising car ownership.
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Buick Believes in Advancements and Better Engineering
Buick asserts ongoing improvements drive its success stating that even well built models can be made still better through engineering advances. The company emphasizes continuous innovation as key to performance and market leadership.
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Buick
Buick’s pursuit of better cars drives ongoing innovation
Years ago Buick earned a reputation and presses on with greater goals. Engineers test new materials designs and economies while adding comfort features. When Buick launches a new model it often surpasses its own past achievements, challenging long-time motorists to imagine a better car.
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Buick
Corps of Engineers
Studebaker Lubrication Hints For Winter
A local Studebaker dealer advises winter lubrication practices. Use light cold test motor oil and drain oil more often in winter to prevent dilution by fuel. Start with the engine off choke, then run briefly to circulate oil. Drain a cupful of warm oil weekly to remove water in the crankcase via the drain valve on the right side.
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Studebaker
Willys-Overland Adds British Lanchester Balancer
Willys-Overland announces complete vibration elimination for its Willys Knight models with the Lanchester balancer as standard equipment. The firm secured U.S. rights through an agreement with Dr. F W Lanchester, a noted British engineer. The article notes the long pursuit of reducing engine vibration during the shift to multiple-cylinder engines and the refinement needed with closed cars.
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Willys Knight
Willys-Overland
F W. Lanchester
R.S
Packard Motor Company Introduces Bonus for Perfect Work
Economists study a new pay system at Packard that rewards labor quality. Vice president FE F Roberts notes the plan makes all 6000 workers potential inspectors, boosting production and reducing material waste while maintaining strict quality standards.
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Packard
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Quarty
Roberts
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Team Effort Drives Pay Increases for Efficient Groups
A plan sets efficiency standards for worker groups with a 1 percent wage rise for each additional percent of efficiency beyond the standard. Perfect work governs raises as groups inspect each piece to catch errors early. All members must continuously improve and support one another to produce better and merged results, while lazy or careless workers are not tolerated.
Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania marks 75th anniversary
The Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, the oldest regu lar college for women physicians, reaches its seventy-ffth anniver sary this year.
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Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania
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