Earl Cooper Enters Studebaker Special in Altoona Race
Earl Cooper, noted for a second place at the Indianapolis Speedway classic, arrives in Altoona to train for the Slag Day international championship on June 14. The Studebaker Special driver boasted a 105 mph speed in Indy and must qualify at 100 mph on the fast Altoona course.
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Earl Cooper
Studebaker
Altoona
Farl Cooper
Avorite
Cooper
Indianana
Indianapolis
Jimmy My
Marty Titus
Dastle Smndle
Joe Boyer
Duckenberg
J&p
Railbird Moasters
Hudson Essex Dealer Favors Closed Cab Enclosures
Hudson Essex dealer He Andress says enclosed automobiles are rising as they become a year round choice rather than just winter cars. He notes that owners seek fresh air and ample ventilation from enclosed models, countering the view that they trap occupants.
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He Andress
Hudson--Essex
Enclosed cars offer versatile all season air control
The article explains that an enclosed car can regulate ventilation by adjusting windows to admit as much air as desired. It compares enclosed and open cars, noting the enclosed design provides adjustable fresh air without drafts and can mimic a yacht deck breeze when needed. Hudson Essex is credited with inventing the Coach, the first reasonably priced enclosed car.
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Hudson-Essex
Olds Motor Works Expands Dealer Force In Lansing
In six months Olds Motor Works Lansing increases dealer network by 65 percent and reduces turnover. Leon Dodge cites Alfred P. Sloan Jr statements on rising car prices and distribution costs. The firm aims for an efficient dealer organization with strong field support to boost sales and service.
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Olds Motor Works
Lansing
Michigan
Oldsmobile
Leon Dodge
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors Corporation
Dodge
Overland Car Sold After Seven Years Of Service
W H Stapleton of Toppenish says his Overland, bought in 1916, has served without repair expense. He notes he only spends on gasoline oil and tires and has maintained it himself though not a mechanic. Last year after six years of service he began addressing the connecting rod bearing.
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Overland
W. H. Stapleton
Toppenish
Driving at the Right Speed Prolongs Car Life
The speaker praises moderate driving to maximize a car's service and minimize costs. He notes a smooth operating speed, benefits of careful use, and argues fast driving wastes fuel, oil, tires and leads to higher repair bills. He claims prudent use yields savings even on modest vehicles.
Durant Coast to Coast Contest Opens Across Nation
The Great Coast to Coast Race kicks off Saturday May 10 as Durant and Star Car dealers join a nationwide sales contest. Participants earn credits for sales across a mapped course spanning fifty miles segments.
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Durant and
Star Car Dealers
Durant Star Car sales race offers miles and cash prizes
From New York City to San Francisco, Durant offers miles credited to salesmen per population class A to C. A £50,000 prize pool is mainly cash with bronze cups and world trips as options. The race aims to spur performance despite off-season activity, drawing strong interest. An 1879 deaf mumbaseball tour is noted as a past example.
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New York
San Francisco
Tr ‘Ey
Durant
Oakland Six Again Wins Classic Pacific Coast Run
A. L. Peterson driving True Blue Oakland Sedan upset teammate Harry Neville to win the Oakland Six for the third straight year at Los Angeles Camp Curry Economy run. Peterson claimed class 3 A cup with 22 gallons gas and 18.13 mpg and the best enclosed car record. The event set new records due to a different course and altered rules.
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Oakland
Los Angeles
Endurance Run Outstrips Past Years With Longer Route
The annual contest featured nonstop operation with ignition off on grades. The course extended by 40 miles beyond last year, reducing segments of Tryama to the Oh Telegram wast coalme.
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Tryama
Colemne
Fragmentary Road Route Note On Heat Affected Run
Incomplete clipping describes intense heat impacting a staged run. The text hints at road conditions and effects on equipment such as lubrication and cooling, but details are illegible and no clear event or entities can be confirmed.
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Buick Motor Company
Buick
Elva Buick
Iupmobile
Manuare
Nichol Motor Sales Co
West Avenue
Cldsmobile
Columbus
Ohio
BOSCH
Aust’s Electrical Service
U.S
Canada
R. A. Osborne
the Lepper Motor Co
Broad Street
Peeroco
Service
the Peerless Oil Co
the Home Company
American Hammered Piston Ring Co
Elyria
Santosu Pey
Elyrias
PHONE
Toledo
Ng Ehlar
Knight
On ™Ing
Eoulita Shea
Couiss
Auburn
Aula
D. D. Smith
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