Commander Coupe sets Tulsa to Colorado Springs driving record
Branley Thomas of Thomas Motor Company reports Studebaker Commander Coupe covered 690 miles in 14 hours 45 minutes at an average 46.7 mph from Tulsa Oklahoma to Colorado Springs Colorado with three brief stops and no mechanical trouble. The run was timed by the Delian Automobile Club and noted as an outstanding achievement.
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Studebaker
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Branley Thomas
Thomas Motor Company
Tyne
Thomas
Tor. Thomas
Deli Automobile Club
Willys-Knight
Endurance Test of Willys-Knight Great Six in Sumatra
A Willys Knight Great Six roadster completed a 1000 mile endurance test in 38 hours 24 minutes from Keeta Redja to Padang over the difficult Bilege road. The sleeve valve engine never stopped, with a 240 mile stretch Medan to Koetka Radia run at 44 mph, a record pace for the segment.
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Sumatra
Willys-Knight Great
Willys-Knight
Keeta Redja
Padang
Knight
Koetka Radia
Medan
Willys- Knight
Hudson cars prove kerosene can fuel high compression engines
Test near St Louis shows a Hudson Super Six sedan running smoothly on kerosene at 40 mph with mileage of 15.1 mpg, compared to 17.9 mpg on regular gasoline. Hart-Lepper Motors reports the demonstration, noting the high compression motor enables use of "any old gas" and kerosene.
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St Louis
Hart-Lepper Motor
Lates
Hudson - Essex
Hudson Motor Car Company
St. Louis
Hart
Dodge Brothers executive tours Far East markets
Sutherland Pilch of Dodge Brothers Inc reports a year long, nearly 50000 mile tour across Egypt Palestine Persia India Siam Indo China Malay states China Japan and the Philippines. He notes American made autos and trucks dominate these markets and India shows rapid growth despite efforts by British Italian and French rivals to regain supremacy.
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India
Pitch
England
Bombay
Dodge Brothers
Graham Brothers
United States
Pilch
Hong Kong
Shanghai
China
Detroit
Amerl!t
Nash brakes praised by thousands on 21 Nash cars
Nash owners and many drivers praise the two way four wheel braking system in Nash six cylinder seven bearing models. Internal expanding front brakes and external contracting rear work in balance to ensure safety and reduce wear, even on steep descents.
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Nash
Nash Motors Company
New G M R Cylinder Head Enhances Oakland Six
The new G-M-R cylinder head quiets the engine and smooths operation of the Oakland All-American Six. The feature reflects ongoing research pushing automobiles toward peak performance. The article notes the head as an exclusive feature of the G-M-R line.
Falcon Knight Cars Endurance Test Near 250000 Miles
Eight Falcon Knight sixes are nearing the quarter million mile mark in a grueling road test across the United States. Officials say the cars have logged about thirty thousand miles each in over six months with only minor adjustments. The test continues to 75,000 miles per car, after which engines will be disassembled for wear inspection at the Falcon Motors plant.
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Detroit
Mich
Falcon Motors Corporation
Falcon Motors
Knight Engine
Falcon
Police Squads Use Chevrolet In Cleveland Traffic Safety Plan
A new homicide style traffic squad in Cleveland uses a Chevrolet to reach the scene quickly, photograph evidence, and file on the spot reports. An on scene photographer and a type writer operator provide complete records for prosecutions, under Traffic Commissioner Edward J. Donahue. The program aims to reduce traffic fatalities and has already yielded numerous man slaughter and reckless driving convictions.
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Cleveland
Edward J. Donahue
Buick Entreats Dealers With Two Day Plant Visit
Buick Motor company hosts 3800 dealers at the General Motors proving ground in Flint Michigan for a two day event. The aim is to show dealers the methods and materials behind Buick car manufacture and to spread appreciation for the product nationwide.
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Flint
Mich
Buick Motor Company
General Motors
Buick
Buick Dealer Visit Showcases Factory Tour in Memphis
Buick organizes a detailed dealer outing for Memphis territory representatives. About 125 dealers travel by special Pullman trains to tour the Buick factory, viewing proving grounds and meeting executives. Groups of ten to twelve tour in staged shifts to inspect manufacturing processes at their own pace.
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Buick
Proving Grounds
Filat
Memphis
Memphis Territory
Cities Service launches Koolmotor 6 to 1 in Ohio
Cities Service Oil Company begins distribution in Ohio of Koolmotor 6 to 1 Gasoline, a high test anti knock fuel designed for six to one compression. The refined product is a pure green tinted petroleum motor fuel, with green pennants at Ohio filling stations signaling availability.
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Cities Service Company
Cities Service Oil Company
Ohio
Nso
Iohio
Jto
Power Unit or Storage Battery Which Suits Your Radio
A radio dealer explains the choice between power units and storage batteries. He notes that the best option depends on the specific radio set, tube count, installation, and the availability of current. He urges consulting a reputable radio dealer or service station to decide.
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Willard
Mr. Anot
Joyns Sales Staff Joins Elyria Buick Company
H. D. Reynolds has joined the sales staff of the Elyria Buick dealership, expanding the local automotive sales team. Reynolds previously worked with Joyns Buick and brings experience to the Elyria location.
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Joyns
BUICK
H. D. Reynolds
Elyria
Buick Company
Farewell Party for Ladies Dime Society at Congregational Church
The Ladies Dime Society of the Congregational church hosted a farewell party at Mrs. Heussner's East Main street home with thirteen members present and a purse given to the honored guest. Earlier, Mrs. Lodl Ruth entertained the group at the church with refreshments and social hour.
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South Amherst
Ladies Dime Society of the Congregational] Church
Victoria Huessner
East Main Street
William Gleason
Edward Harper
Emil Ruth
John Gra Ler
Solon Mellon
Silas Wibber
J. L. Davis
N. G. Townsend
W. K Hastings
Fred Jones
David Barnhart
Heussner
Ladies Dime Society
Lodl Ruth
Amherst notices and personal items recount local events
The column lists residents and out of town guests with updates on visits and social calls. It notes David Ness losing a thumb at the Ohio stone quarries and hospital treatment, plus upcoming meetings and local movements. Several families plan moves and travel, with society events at the church and visits to relatives across nearby towns.
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Emil Ruth
Charles Bryant
Edward Harper
Lucy Harper
K. Hastings
J. L. Davis
R. Wibber
R.A. Pelt
David Barnhart
W. Heussner
8. Mellon
Chilmer
N. G. Townsend
Geo. Walk
F. A. Nally
Amherst
M.C. Kendeigh
Oberlin
William Emery
William Slack
David Ness
Vivian Street
Ohio
Amherst Hospital
John Witt
Brownhelm
Robert Allison
Henry Hammil
Victoria Heussnar
Elyria
Henry Kolb
Claire Vidgett
Elyria Hospital
Lydia Slack
William Meacham
John Norman
Charles Taylor
Henry Fieman
Henrietta
Anns Bauman
Clarence Kern
John Dresster
Oberin
Ford Moser
Fred Bunham
Harry Slater
George Wragg
Robert Slack
Furnaces and Spouting Offer Freer Inspection
Cold weather will return soon and residents are urged to call for furnace checks or pipe cleaning. The ad promises 30 years of experience and reasonable charges. In local news Mr and Mrs John Carpenter visited Mr and Mrs William Gerrich over Sunday dinner. Harvey Lewis and Z M Gibbons relocate to Stop 5.
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Robert Coy
Raymond
Edward Morr
George Ridge
C. E. Mefatir
Norwalk
George Beess
Claton Westcott
Frank Harr
Rex Westcott
Mary Westcott
Berea
William Caley
Vinéen
Michael Caley
Elyria
Indiana
Rolland Mo
Chicago
James Gibson
30Th Street
Lora
John
Edward Pring
Clyde Bennett
Sullgrobe
Vermilion
Alfred Quayle
Harry Boyd
Opey
Will
Lawrence Boy
Cleveland
Robert Lawes
Eugene
Euclid
Nne
R Chambers
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General Motors Research Engineers
Willys
Hudson
Eapeat
Dodge
Orland
Whippet
Rgt
Lyria- Overland Co
Readeter
Landen
Promine
Hippet Wihippet
Oberlin Motor Company
Oberlin, Ohio
Falcon Knight
Police Squad
Chevrolet
Iss
Marguerite Moser
Ladies’ Aid
Edwa
White
Frank Kiechtruth
John Gens
Austria
Broad St
The
L. H. Dunfee Co
Elyria, Ohio
Chrysler
Chrysler Imperial
Chrysler Sales Corporation
Chrysler Corporation OF Canada
Limpted
Windsor
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