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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1911

Page

28

Old Cars Draw Crowds In Detroit Show Exhibit

Fans see rare vintage vehicles on display with the "Old Reliable" model drawing special attention. A 0 mile test car is among the stars, while buyers note some cars are sold or shipped to rural areas, and modern models attract local interest.

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Preeminent Touring Car Feature Gains Rapid Favor

The Owen car adopts a unique arrangement with front and rear 4 inch tires, double-drop frame, underhung rear springs, and a driver sighted gear control through fore doors, aiming for comfort and safety. Transmission on a wooden frame, gears hardened for quiet running. The Goodrich Company plans a vast nationwide tire campaign costing at least 0000, with the car already touring from Akron to New York and planning further routes across the Midwest and back east in spring.

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Motor vehicles seen as future force in industry

The piece notes the rapid rise of motor vehicles, predicting massive factory expansion and hundreds of millions in investment as demand grows beyond 250000 in use and 1.5 million horse drawn yearly. It discusses tire care in winter and highlights E M F’s stubborn chassis design and strong growth.

United States

Paralleled growth of steam and electricity noted

Automablic Topics argues a giant greater than either power is emerging, making it futile to hinder progress or engage in verbal hysterics. the piece reflects on the unstoppable advance of industrial force.

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