Maxwell Agency Secures Mobile Deal for 1916 Cars
Blefeld ratification ends negotiations for Darren Wood to handle Maxwell cars in Mobile. The one year contract includes a robust service department and an ample local organization to support sales of the 655 dollar Maxwell, with expectations of extended relations if the model proves reliable and profitable. Demonstration cars are in Mobile and further shipments from Detroit are planned to meet booked orders.
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Maxwell
Darren Wood
Maxwell Army
Mr. Wood
Maxwells
Detroit
Decoration Day Race Cut to 300 Miles at Indianapolis
Carl Fisher, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, announced the Decoration Day race will be shortened to 300 miles and the purse reduced to 30000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Fisher
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Packard Turns to Twin Six as Record Output Looms
Packard Motor Car Company Detroit reports its largest production season in history driven by orders for Twin Six cars and new type trucks. The 12 cylinder model supersedes the 38 and 48 six cylinder models, with last fiscal year sales over sixteen million dollars and expectations to double this year.
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Packard Motor Car Company
Detroit
Joy
Packard
Thomas Ahearn
New York City
Ottawa
Mr. Ahearn
New York
Ogdenburg
Prescott
Dodge roadster first southbound shipment halves Mobile winter car
Auto topics report two Dodge carloads arriving at Bloch Bros including the first Dodge roadster shipped south. The winter car built for Frank Roche shows as a standout mobile winter protection. Sales rep K Carter Jr plans demonstrations in Vicksburg while Ford demand grows and dealers report steady activity.
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Dodge
Bloch Bros
Frank Roche
Mobile
Practical Car Care Tips From an Early Auto Manual
A reader offers simple maintenance advice touching windshield glycerine to shed rain water, spark plug gap set by a card thickness, brakes alignment by jacking rear wheels, vent cleaning in gear housings, screen painting avoidance, and rotating tires to extend life. These notes aim to improve safety and tire longevity through small, observable checks.
Studebaker Reports 76,000 Car Orders for 1916
The Studebaker Corporation notes over 70,000 domestic orders for 1916 cars and more than 6,000 orders for foreign shipments to Canada Great Britain Australia India China the Philippines South Africa South America Cuba Porto Rico Central America and Europe. Plants run at full capacity.
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Studebaker Corporation
Canada
Great Britain
Australia
India
China
Philippines
South Africa
South America
Cuba
Porto Rico
Central America
Europe
New Reo Four Promises Refined 1916 Model
The 1916 Reo Four is showcased nationwide with refined features. Chassis remains. improvements include crown type construction, wider front running board, metal cowl board, center mounted speedometer, upgraded starter, chain drive, top mounted spark and throttle levers, improved door locks, and instrument placement on the steering post for safer, easier operation.
Saxon Six wins half mile dirt track hill climb
In Waterloo Iowa M A Croker drove the stock Saxon Six to first in a 15 mile free for all on a half mile dirt track defeating seventeen cars of four six and eight cylinder types. The time was 17 minutes 12 seconds a notably fast mark for the circuit.
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M. A. Croker
Waterloo
Woman Sues After Swing Fall For 5000 Dollars
Helen Riley sues S E Webb and Co in circuit court seeking 5000 dollars for personal injuries from falling from a porch swing allegedly negligently placed by a company employee. She says the accident caused a fractured right leg and permanent disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Riley
S. E. Webb & Co
Marriage Licenses Issued From Probate Court Saturday
The probate court issued marriage licenses for White Thomas L. Revere and Myrtie A. McBride Hen C. McMurphy and Nellie Mae Bancroft Negro Daniels and Eliza Strain Homer Holmes and Jessie Lott Peter Bailey Edwards and Ophelia Thomas. A humorous regional tale about a muskrat shooter on a mill dam is included in the page text.
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Thomas L. Revere
Myrtie A. McBride
Hen C. McMurphy
Nellie Mae Bancroft
Negro Daniels
Eliza Strain
Homer Holmes
Jessie Lott
Peter Bailey Edwards
Ophelia Thomas
Jitneys to Taxicabs and Toll Road Plans Across States
A northern city faces a test case as jitneys rebrand to taxicabs while keeping fares. Virginia considers a Fairfax county toll road to fund road quality. Toledo Motor Club challenges alleged abuses, and Peoria questions car owner property tax. Splitdorf advances Dixie magneto. New York weighs foreign car fees as roads expand.
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Virginia
Fairfax County
Washington, D. C
37 000 motor trucks marketed in one year
The article notes most US motor truck firms ran at full capacity last year and output figures were scarce. An authoritative estimate from a well-connected source places the total motor trucks marketed in the preceding twelve months at 37 000. A Jeffery carload is expected Monday morning by the Standard Motor Car Company.
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James H. Collins
Iowa
United States
Jeffery Cars
Standard Motor Car Company
Stude bakers strenuous test on scenic Phoenix Globe trip
John R. Huff drove a 1916 Studebaker from Phoenix to Globe and back in high gear with no gear changes. Over rough Scenic Highway terrain the car performed perfectly and stayed cool. He averaged 14 miles per gallon and the oiler needed no fuel at trip end.
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John R. Huff
Studebaker
Phoenix
Globe
Ariz
Huff
Jeffery Four Sedan Sets Luxurious Yet Affordable Standard
An outstanding Jeffery Four Sedan introduces a high end finish and luxury formerly seen in custom cars, offered at a startling price around $1,000. The car features a removable top converting it to an open model and aims to attract buyers seeking elegance without premium rates.
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Thomas B
Jeffery
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Blefeld
Big Detroit Company
Twin Six Packard
Mitchell
Wal
Big Pete
Standard Motor Car Co
Conception Street
Jefferey
J. Harry Hughes
K. Carter, Jr
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Vicksburg
Miss
George Foster
Max Wadell
Selma
Ala
South Conception Street
Standard Motor Company
J. M. Yockers
W. B. Harbeson
DeFuniak Springs
Fla
Warley Fruit & Produce Company
Ford
L. G. Adams
Adams Machinery & Manufacturing
Tuscaloosa
R. L. Scott
Mr. Scott
Pensacola
Dodge Company
J. D. Bloch
The
Concern
W. H. Kemp Motor Car Company
Mobile County
C. W. Harrington
Cadillac Motor Car Company
MER
Ciples
Merchants Bank
ST. Francis Sts
Foreign Auto News
Wright Smith
R. A. Yontz
Augusta
Bayou
D. Baker
Royal
Conti Streets
W. B. Skinner
Davis Avenue
Warren Street
Henry Wade DuBose
Government Street Presbyterian Church
Cora C. Castro
Common Life Insurance Company
Serafina Castro
J. C. Daniel
Law and Equity Court
John Kimbrough
Co. J. Gayfer & Co
T. C. Sorenson
Octave Alvarez
Inferior
Carroll
Massachusetts
Moline
Rock Island
Toledo Automobile Club
Toledo
Kilbury
Board of Review
Peoria
Ill
Secretary of State
Splitdorf Electrical Company
Newark
N. J
Daimler
Fiat
Isotta
Renault
Public Service Railway Company
West York
Oscar Hide
Chicago
Chicago Automobile Club
Chicago Atheltic Association
South Shore Country Club
J. N. Rawley
Chicago Athletic Association
Rawley
Sheik EL Faris
Faris
America
St. Charles Avenue
Avis Avenue
Prichard
Whistler
Dance Brothers
N. Water ST
Mobile, Ala
Cahaba
White
Atlantic
Atlantic Coal Co
T. G. McGonigal
Masonic Temple
St. Joseph and Bloodgood Sts
Bell
Cadillac Motor Car Co
Bosch Magnetoes
Republic Tires
Exide Storage Parts
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