Chalmers Dealers Meet at Memphis February Convention
Chalmers Motor Company plans three February conventions to tighten dealer relations in Dallas Memphis and Atlanta. Memphis event February 15 16 will draw dealers from several southern states and unveil a new finance plan. Company executives expect high shipments to the South with strong demand outpacing supply.
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Chalmers Motor Company
Paul Smith
L. A. van Patten
Chalmers Gales
South
Dallas
Texas
Memphis
Tenn
Atlanta
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Arkansas
Alabama
Chalmers
Smith
O. K
Alamo
Fort Worth
Hudson Super Six and Preparedness Show at Hudson Booth
The feature Behind the Hudson Super-Six recounts weeks of planning for the new model line and the push to build 30 000 cars. It details factory expansion, material purchases, and machinery arrivals to meet demand as the auto show season begins, with five models on display and heavy public interest at the Hudson booth.
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Hudson Booth
Fads and Fancies for the Motorist
Fashion notes describe automobile hats and accessories including white canvas hats with patent leather trim and rose leather leaf accents. New wraps use black and white striped velvet, while coats feature patent leather belts and piping. A Cheshire cat auto mascot appears, beads and beaded flowers decorate limousine vases, and chiffon scarfs compliment fur coats.
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Advance
Uniformity in Tire Design Promises Long Life
R S Wilson of Goodyear in Akron Ohio urges uniformity across all tire parts to ensure equal wear and lowest cost per mile. He cites fabric friction breaker strip tread rubber bead and sidewall as key factors and notes road type speed and load influence rim choice. The piece closes with a quip about a surgeon brother and his tenth patient who survived twenty hours.
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R. S. Wilson
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Largest monument being erected to U S heroes at Arlington
The national memorial in Arlington National Cemetery is described as the largest monument ever built by any nation to honor its soldiers and sailors who gave their lives for the country.
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U. S
United States of America
National Cemetery
Arlington, Va
Life Saver Rescues Drowning Man at Palm Beach
Chauncey Depew recounts a dramatic incident when a waveside life saver heard a shrill cry in the night. A man flailed in the water, insisting he was not bathing but drowning after hours, prompting a swift rescue.
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Chauncey Depew
Palm Beach
Do You Think Doc Ketcham's Medicine Works
A quip about Doc Ketcham's medicine and directions to keep the bottle corked. The punchline suggests a drunk who cannot organize a quartet may sing a solo, reflecting humor of the era.
Divided Front Seat Attracts Attention In Studebaker Line
The new Studebaker series 17 models in Chicago showcase divided front seats that are adjustable fore and aft and removable for camping. The flexible seating accommodates passengers of varying sizes and allows a cot to be laid from front to rear. Side curtains provide ventilation for cool nights and keep the interior comfortable during warm nights.
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Studebaker
Chicago
Dodge Brothers Cars See Strong Export Demand Abroad
Dodge Brothers ships cars to major European nations the Far East and Australia with agencies established in principal markets. Officials keep policy details private yet confirm a successful export year and broad overseas popularity rivaling domestic esteem.
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Dodge Brothers
Agen
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