Studebaker Sets Record in Australian Desert Race
Studebaker Special car driven by an Australian racer completed the 89 mile trek from Freemantle to Australia in five days forty five minutes, breaking the prior six hour fifty seven minute record. The article touts Studebaker two bearing valve in head engines and a heavy duty model with a strong guarantee.
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Studebaker
Tord
Freemantle Tostralia
John Eter
Wotor
Gar- St Bridge Streat
Overland Sedan Introduced With Bigger Body and Engine
Willys-Overland Inc unveils the Overland Sedan with a larger roomier body and a bigger more powerful motor. The standard chassis with triple springs remains, while body design and equipment gains concentrate the improvements. The rear seat is wider deeper and more comfortably pitched for passengers.
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Willys-Overland Inc
Hudson speeds up motor production
The Hudson Motor Car Co. reports record production levels as demand for the Essex and Super-Six outpaces supply. An dress & Smith notes the Essex six has secured unprecedented public interest, predicting 1924 sales may exceed 1923 two to threefold.
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Hudson
Hudson Motor Car Co
Andress & Smith
Ous
Ford Employs Over 157 000 At Peak Levels
Ford Motor Company reports total U S employment near 157000 across its organizations, reflecting national business strength. River Rouge plant shows the largest rise with 28000 workers a year ago and about 42000 now on the payroll.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford Industries
United States
River Rouge
Buick Drives 10000 Miles In 30 Days Trial
The Garber Buick Co of Saginaw Michigan undertook a 10000 mile test of the Buick Four to prove power and stamina. Despite ordinary winter weather the sturdy car navigated heavy snows and other difficulties during the challenge.
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Garber-Buick Company
Saginaw
Michigan
Buick Four's High Mileage Record Highlighted
The article notes the Buick four averaging 338 miles daily for 21 days with a gasoline consumption of 179 miles per gallon and no repairs. It then contrasts with Chevrolet's economy stating the Millionth Chevrolet rolled out on February 22, 1923 and nearly 500000 Chevrolets produced in under a year.
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Buick Four
Oakland Factory Plans New Plant to Meet Car Demand
Demand for the 1924 Oakland cars is high enough that factory heads consider taking over the Saginaw Products motor plant at Saginaw Michigan. Production shortfalls at Pontiac cannot meet current orders.
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Oakland
Saginaw Products Company
Saginaw
Michigan
GS Produccion Ul Pass
Pontiac
Chevrolet Ten Years Record Reveals Production Rise
The article presents a detailed ten year production tally for Chevrolet, stating 1 417 376 vehicles made over the period. It contrasts industry talk with official figures and promises a full accounting of production trends and factors behind the rise.
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Chevrolet
Accessories For Oldsmobile Six Get Certified Addons
Certified accessories made to fit the new Oldsmobile Six are offered by authorized Oldsmobile dealers through Gideon Worn. The flat rate net price includes all attachments and aligns with Olds Motor Works plan to supply repair parts freight and war tax free nationwide. Products cover bumpers, radiator caps, spot lights, cleaners, mirrors, plates, trunks and tire carriers. All items undergo the same laboratory testing as car materials.
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Oldsmobile
Gide UN
Olds Motor Works
14 Year Old Shows Ease of Chandlier's Gearset
A 14 year old demonstrates ease in Chandlier's gearset with a confident remark about placing in second. The casual comment underscores growing skill and competitive focus in local youth cycling circles.
Tiny Philadelphian drives car with help from father
A four year old girl Mildred Scott demonstrates driving a Chandler car in 1924 Chandler era test runs beside her father. The feature highlights W C Durant’s early Durant Motors where a strong name was listed as asset. In Coshocton a Miss Hilda Jones aged 18 is near death after swallowing 37 bichloride of mercury tablets in a suspected overdose.
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Mildred Scott
Mildred
Durant Motors, Inc
W. C. Durant
Durant Motors
Conesville
Hilda Jones
Coshocton
Durant In Three Years of Progress
A. L. Jackson presents a local feature on Durant showing three years of growth and development in business housing and civic projects. The piece highlights community progress, public works, and notable local improvements.
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Durant
Doctor’s death looms before Toledo dope case trial
In Lima and Columbus dispatches, Dr. B A Martin 88 dies amid tension as a federal court in Toledo prepared to try him on drug charges. Five co defendants face charges related to a package seized a year earlier containing 100 000 dollars worth of illegal drugs in an express shipment. New England states plan to send delegates to a regional education conference in Columbus April 3 4 and 5 with university and school representation from multiple states and organizations.
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Lima
B. A. Martin
Toledo
Martin
Columbus
New England
Massachusettes State Department of Education
Ethical Culture School
New York City
New Jersey State Hospital
Training School
Vineland
N. J
National Transportation Institute
Congress of Nethern and Parest- Teachers Associations
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Illinois
New York
Indiana
Durant Automobile Demonstration Highlights Vibration Free Performance
An in paper feature extols the Durant four and roadster touring models. It notes the touring car at 975 dollars and praises the seven bearing crankshaft friction flywheel, claiming reduced vibration and high reliability. The text argues Durant offers best value in the thousand dollar class with long service and low upkeep.
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Durant
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