Veteran racer Earl Cooper arrives in Indianapolis for 500 mile race
Earl Cooper, a veteran auto racing star, wheels his Stutz Special into Indianapolis for the 11th International 500 Mile Race at the Speedway on May 30. The piece notes his early favorites like Aitken and Oldfield and mentions past wins and top finishes in the 1920s. Reeves Dutton joins Cooper's team, highlighting the era's aging contingent of mechanics.
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Dianapolis
Ind
Jar
Kansas City
Beverly Hills
Angeles
Cooper
Indianapoli
Wags
Reeves Dutton
Tool of Mechanics
Coop
Liberal Terms for Cooper Card Tires and Vehicle Supplies
A local retailer touts its Service Plan with Liberal Terms on Cooper Card Tires. It advertises a no charge time payment option and claims pricing on automobile accessories paints roofing cement and related items compares with larger Elyria area stores.
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Auutomobile
Elyria
Racing team braces for 500 mile classic with driver
A racing team and a leading driver unveil preparations for the 500 mile race. Team mechanics tighten the chassis, tune the engine, and review pit plans as the event approaches. The driver expresses confidence in the car’s reliability and pace for the demanding distance.
Closed cars win favor with Hudson Essex dealer
An interview with Henry Andress, a Hudson Essex dealer, argues women prefer closed autos for car socializers and country rides. He claims a closed car offers instant breeze by lowering windows and windshields, citing a spring drive as proof of mood improvements and escape from petty troubles.
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Trim
Henry Andress
A Tide Rainstorm Brings Laughable Car Woes
The narrator recalls a sudden cloudburst while driving in an open car. They describe rushing to raise windows and curtains just as rain began, imagining a soaked, sunburned face and a saved situation by staying in the closed car. The tale blends humor with weather mishap and daily travel challenges.
Motors Cut Into Connecticut Rail Lines Face Policy Fight
Hartford May 17 Rail lines in Connecticut contend motor truck freight and passenger service cut into revenues as New Haven and Central New England railroads lose business. Officials plan a tri mode system linking New York, New Haven and water routes with overnight freight to New Haven and daytime truck distribution to towns. Legislature in 1925 may be asked to curb motor haulage as jitneys vanish and rail service declines.
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Hartford
Conn
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Central New England Railroad
Connecticut
New Haven
Conecticut
Buicks Set Multiple Track Records This Year
Buick has achieved several track and road records this year despite no active racing promotion by the manufacturer. A cablegram from Barcelona, Spain reports a Buick standard model winning both the general classification cup and a special cup from the Studebaker distributor.
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Buick
Buick Ig
Barcelona
Spain
Studebaker
Hupmobile President Says Wealth Warrants Car For Every Family
Hupmobile president Charles J. Hastings cites a Dept of Commerce decennial study showing the 1922 average US wealth per person at 2918 and a four person family at about 11900. He argues rising per capita wealth supports widespread car ownership and improves living standards nationwide.
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Hupmobile
United States
Department of Commerce
Charles J. Hastings
Hupp Motor Car Corporation
North American
Ita
Hastings
Reed
Autos Make Nation Of Mechanics
The Chandler Me Car Company president argues that 15 000 to 900 motorists drive their own cars, highlighting the auto’s role in teaching millions basic mechanical knowledge. He notes women alike gain practical skills through ownership, observing motorists tuning and maintaining cars in private garages.
Flint Plant Showcases Modern Enameling Ovens
The Flint Motor Company plant in Flint Michigan uses a new enamel coating system described by factory manager Warren H Farr. Parts are preheated to 600 degrees Fahrenheit to remove moisture and contaminants, then submerged in enamel for two minutes and baked in four cycles for a glossy finish.
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Flint Motor Company
Flint
Michigan
Warren H. Farr
Ohio State Admits Pedestrians Only On Campus
Ohio State University bans student drivers on campus ramps. All students must walk or park off grounds. The policy excludes faculty and staff. France observes daylight saving time.
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Ohio State
TN University
Columbus
Ohio State University
Board of Administration
Car Designers Work From Owner Viewpoint
The Auburn car exemplifies engineering efficiency seen from the owner’s view. D D Smith of Auburn says modern manufacturers must design to meet the driver’s needs, with dealers evolving into service institutions prioritizing owner satisfaction and goodwill as key assets.
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Auburn
D. D. Smith
Americans Sell Many Autos in East Africa
The May report from Nairobi notes a growing presence of American automobiles, trucks, and tractors in East Africa as the U.S. auto trade expands into the region.
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East Africa
Nairobo
Lord Kenyon to Attend Kenyon College Centennial
Lord Kenyon plans to visit America for the Kenyon College centennial, honoring the Ohio college’s benefactor George Kenyon. The Lord Chief Justice lineage, his Wales education focus, and royal service are noted, alongside his positions with the King and University of Wales.
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Lord Kenyon
America
Kenyon College
George Kenyon
England
Ohio College
Wales
University of Wales
Eton
Christ Church
Oxford
Mss
Imperial Yeomanry
Shropshire
Inventor claims sanduates dynamite alternative
Inventor Alumps touts a sanduates based dynamite substitute described as cheap and effective for blasting. Corn grown in this country matures in about 110 to 130 days.
Pies and Insects Parade Through Quirky Report
A fragmented snippet notes a claim that fifteen pies may be made at a rate of six per minute by a patented machine. The text also mentions insects with distinct and vorbid facial expressions, creating a surreal, puzzling scene.
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