Oldest trust banker joins Studebaker board
James H. Perkins, president of Farmers Loan & Trust of New York, elected to the Studebaker Corporation board on October 1, succeeding N R Feltes. Perkins, a top financier, also serves on multiple major boards and resides in Greenwich, Connecticut. The note highlights fuel efficiency as autumn and winter approach.
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America
James H. Perkins
Farmers Loan & Trust Company of
New York
Studebaker Corporation
Farmers Loan & Trust Company
Mr. Perkins
N R. Feltes
South Bend
Studebaker
Perking
Union Pacific Railway Company
American Tobacco Company
The
Discount Corporation of New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Virginia Railway Company
Sperry Realty Company
Queen's Insurance Company of America
Aetna
Chrysler Opens New International Route From Asheville
Chrysler opens a new international motor route from Asheville North Carolina to Quebec with a 1509 mile run by J P Harris in a Chrysler 70. Harris completed the trip in 41 hours 325 minutes, welcoming officials at Chateau Frontenac in Quebec. The event marks a formal link between the United States and Canada, amid fog rain and mountain traverses.
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Asheville
N. C
Quebec
J. P. Harris
North Carolina
Americas
Harris
Virginia
Pennsylvania
United States
Chateau Frontenac
Foy
Chrysler Corporation
Ashville
Appalachiia
Chevrolet Motor Company Reaches Sixteenth Year
The Chevrolet Motor Company of Michigan marked its sixteenth year of existence amid the year’s best performance. From five cars in 1911 to a production peak surpassing 733,000 in 1926, the firm grew under General Motors after 1918, employing over 100,000 and expanding across eleven plants to meet demand.
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Alotor Company
Louis Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company of Michigan
West Grand Boulevard
Viaduct
Detroit
Chevrolet
Hudson Essex Cars Vaporize Fuel Across Pacific Tests
Reports from the Pacific coast show an Essex Super Six achieving speeds over sixty mph using kerosene and distillate. Walter M. Murphy Motors Co. notes the high compression engine operates efficiently on any fuel, including below standard gasoline, with superior carburetion and manifolding. Similar tests nationwide affirm Hudson and Essex capabilities.
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Hudson-Essex
Hudson
Pacific Coast
Walter M. Murphy Motors Co
California
Essex
Leaper
Elrria
Falcon Knight Six proves strong in fuel economy and speed
With the Falcon Knight Six in its eighth production month thousands of units are in owners hands. Reports from Detroit show fuel economy of 19 to 22 miles per gallon and strong performance across power, speed, and stamina tests. Racing interest and inquiries to purchase Falcon Knight chassis for racing underline the car’s speed and endurance.
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Falcon Motors Corporation
Detroit
Trafic
Dodge Four Wins Big Stock Car Race At Atlantic City
A Dodge ex port roadster driven by Earl Vance won the stock car race for four cylinder cars at Atlantic City Speedway. The entry list featured five American makes, all stock cars, with the Dodge securing first place at an average speed of 67.35 mph over 25 miles. The victory drew note that the winning car was not entered by the Dodge Brothers factory or by Dodge itself.
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America
Contest Board
The
American Automobile Associamon
Earl Vance
Atlantic City Speedway
Dodge Brothers
Dodge
Company Officials Target One Million Units in 1927
Company officials look forward confidently to producing one million units in 1927, signaling strong demand and expansion plans for the coming year. The statement reflects optimism about sales, manufacturing capacity, and market growth.
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Pany
Hertz to expand Buick fleet for rental stations
The Hertz Driver system will increase Buick numbers in its 300 plus rental stations across the United States and Canada. C. W. Litsey of Chicago, VP and GM, cites rising customer demand. Over 2,000 Buicks are in service now, with New York and Chicago leading usage. numerous cities will receive hundreds more next year.
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Flint, Mich
Hertz Driver Self Corporation
United States
Canada
C. W. Litsey
Chicago
Hertz Organization
Litsey
Buick
Mr. Litsey
Oakland Pontiac sales rise in September reports
Oakland Motor Car company announced a 37 percent rise in September Oakland and Pontiac Six sales reaching 23 079 units versus 16 134 in September 1926. First nine months sales total 156 238, up 39.7 percent from 111 823 in 1926, aided by new Pontiac models and factory capacity increases. A French pilot, M Delage, flew a multiengined airliner from London to Paris in 94 minutes.
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Pontiac
Mid
Oakland Motor Car Company
Oakland
W. Or.tracy
M. Delage
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Maue Studebaker
Chrysler
Chevro
Imperial Auto Paint Shop
East Broad St Bridge
R. E. Macdonald Corner
Broad and
E. Bridge St
Ekonomy
Falcon
Bill Bartlett
Cleveland ST
Canfield
Cleveland
Elyria
Canfield Oil Company
W. Broad and Chestnut Sts
Canfield Oil Company &. Ave
Grace Court
Canfield Oil Co. Ce
Canzol
M ‘Tracy
Fedco
Nexus
L. H. Dunfee Co
Ohio
Broad St
A.A
Wippet
Pres de Bain Foyover
Elyria ‘Overland CC CO
Oberlin Motor Compan
Broad Street
Oberlin, Ohio
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