Anderson Wins 301 Mile Elgin Race for Trophy
Gilbert Anderson won the 301 mile Elgin national trophy road race in 3 hours 3 minutes 25 seconds at 77.48 mph, beating Karl Cooper by 14 seconds with Ed O'Donnell third after a late lead. De Palma finished fourth amid a field of twelve starters as rain and tough track conditions challenged the riders.
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Elgin
Gilbert Anderson
Ralph de Palma
Anderson
Cooper
Karl Cooper
del Palma
Ed O'Donnell
Robillard
Rusane
de Palma
Pennell
de Palma Anderson
Norway
Crown Point
Ind
Indianapolis Speedway
Maxwell Racing Discontinued and Staff Moves Noted
Maxwell Motor Sales Corporation withdraws from racing enabling Contest Manager Paul Hale Bruake to shift to a factory position directing newspaper work for the company. Bruake led Maxwell’s team from January 1 to its disbandment period with two drivers topping American car winnings. Previously Bruake did similar work for Studebaker. Harper-Overland displays one of the 1916 Overland models in their showroom.
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Maxwell Motor Sales Corporation
Paul Hale Bruoke
Wich
Detroit
Broake
Maxwell Racing
Maxwell
Bruake
Studebaker Corporation
Automobile World Amid October Cadillacs And Racing News
The Cook & Stoddard Company reports deliveries for 1916 Cadillac Eights and confirms orders by Robertson and the United States Soldiers Home. George Robertson, Van derbilt cup winner, plans a comeback with a foreign car for the Vincent Astor cup at Sheepshead Bay. J M Woodward notes road conditions between Washington and Fredericksburg. Smith-Thew Motor and Henderson Rowe list multiple touring car deliveries and Buick first equipment including a five passenger sedan.
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Cook & Stoddard Company
Robertson
Mackinzie
War Department
United States Soldiers’ Home
George Robertson
Walter Allen
New York
New Sheepshead Bay
J M. Woodward
Henderson Rowe Auto Company
Mathias Point
Smith-Thew Motor Company
Reo
George W. Hanes
J. A. Walat
Chase Palmer
Oakland
James Holmes
Reuben Cooke
J. L. Hancock
Fewer Demonstrations Mark Modern Car Sales Shift
An analysis notes car buying has changed over four years with buyers knowing their choices before visiting a dealer. Early demonstrations and ride-alongs gave way to streamlined sales as modern automobiles rely on service and established reputation. The report lists sales and deliveries at Miller Bros and names multiple buyers and models involved in a recent week.
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Yong
Chasers
New England Tour Draws High Motorist Traffic
E L Ferguson touring director of the local Automobile Club returned from a motor trip through New England. He noted many visiting motorists, especially from the District of Columbia and west of Ohio, and counted 300 license plates between the Pacific and Mississippi on a Boston Wilmington drive plus 58 from this city. He said better roads boost tourism and permanent highways bring revenue to New England states.
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E. L. Ferguson
Automobile Club
Washington
New England
Cira
District of Columbia
Ohio
Boston
Wimington
Pacific
Mississippi
Mr. Ferguson
Limited Edition Book Offer Set at 200 Copies
A notice announces that only 200 copies of these books will be issued and coupons will remain valid until redeemed. Patrons are urged to act promptly to take advantage of the limited distribution.
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Gesoline
O'Donnell Nosen
Earl Cooper
Maxwells
Overland
Harper-Overland Company
Rudolph Joss
Jose
Rudolph Jose
J M. Stoddard
Mr. Stoddard
West Springfield
N. H
Mathieu
Buick Motor Company
Buick
Henderson-Rowe Auto Company
Edward H. Myers
V. Hempetons
Edward Birch
Merton M. Marks
Alfred C. Liebler
P. M. Coleman
Isador Kahn
G A. Bell
BM. Robey
C. C. Cator
W. A. Ward
Della C, Dahoney
Chevrolet
Royal Mail
Henderson-Rowe Auto. Co
14Th St. N. W
DORT
Miler Bros. Automobile and Supply House
Ver
Pierce St. N. E
H St. N. W. Ber
J. X. Griffin
Frank A. Foley
J. G. Morrison
H. A. Renz
John P. Wrenn
B. H. Chambers
T. Harding
William L. Griggs
Harry A. Harp
A. Barber
Walter W. Winne
Chevrolet Roadstern
Stella J. Davis
H.C. van Buskirk
W. F. Watts
George E. Falratt
George M Ruffin
C. R Ward
J. B Kingaley
D. Netherland
M &. Davenport
R.B. Saunders
Earl Kalip
C. H. Newcomb
Mra
LT. Evans
M. H. Joseph
Cole
Julia E. Atkinson
Ek H. Mitchell
H. G. McComas
John L. Masterson
Henry P. Corry
John H. Nolan
JB. Haviland
Miller Bros
Dort Motor Car Company
Filnt, Mich
Mitchell-Lewin Motor Car Company
Racine
Wis
Mitchell
Filnt
H. B Leary
A. A Chapin
Katherine D. Townsend
Milton E. Alles
A. J. Schipnert
A &. Lee
Stabler
C. G. Harlow
GC. W. Allen
T T. Cathase
Joseph 3
Joseph 3. Davis, Mrs Annie Gartrell, W. M Mooney, BE. T Dakin
P. G. Kidwell
G. W. Duvall
W. G. McMurchy
Mra. T. B. Kinsey
Z P. Moore
Cara
Vm . Is
Record Auto Supply and Service Co
Massachusetts Ave
M. A. Bayles
W-F. Hale
White Company
the White Company
Twentieth Street
N. W
Tel North
Detroit Electric
Fulton
Brougham
Emerson & Orme
St. N. W
O. B. Zantzinger
New York Ave
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