Rambler and Winton Cars At Rambler Co Dealership
J Newton Smith at Rambler Co 509 13 Sycamore St reports strong sales with six cars sold last week including a Winton Six. He expects better business next season as many inquiries come from local and out of town buyers for Winton Six or Rambler models. The article notes seven year model consistency and ongoing improvements. L Kern reports his Rambler traveled to Denver without issue on low fuel.
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Rambler Motor Co
Sycamore Street
J. Newton Smith
L. Kern
Dener
Cole
Chalmers Cars Attract Strong Waterloo Trade
Chalmers cars maintain strong local demand through Bryant Motor Car Company in Waterloo. Frank R. Bryant reports 1914 sales exceed prior local totals by 60 cars and expects record volumes to continue into coming months. The 1914 four cylinder model is on the floor with a 6 cylinder version due for display by mid September. updates emphasize comfort and convenience while preserving easy riding noted in past models.
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Chalmers
Waterloo
Bryant Motor Car Company
Frank R. Bryant
Oakland and Reo Cars on Display at Waterloo Auto
Waterloo Auto and Supply at 614 Jefferson street, manager B. E. Ferrand, displays three Oakland models and a Reo in 4 and 6 cylinder options. New models expected around September 1 with no radical departures. Strong demand anticipated, especially from farmers, for the coming year. city trade was well supplied earlier.
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Oakland
Reo
Waterloo Auto & Supply Company
Jefferson Street
B. E. Ferrand
Iowa
Kissel Cars Enter Waterloo Market With New 1914 Model
The Waterloo Kissel Car company at 503 Fourth Street West announces the 1914 Kissel model, 48 HP six cylinder five passenger, with 1824 inch wheel base and modern features. The service network expands to 253 stations nationwide, 21 of which are the largest in the world, with W. R. Donaldson as Waterloo manager reporting strong year and promising outlook. No major changes planned in 1914 line. focus remains on maintaining Kissel reputation.
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Waterloo Kissel Car Company
Fourth Street West
Waterloo
Kissel
Kiesel Company
W. R. Donaldson
Waterloo Station
Haynes electric gear shift debut in Kokomo factory lineup
Hileman Motor Car Company of 811 Walnut Street markets the 1914 Haynes automobile featuring an electric gear shift. The system eliminates the hand lever and lets drivers shift gears without removing hands from the wheel, aligned with Elwood Haynes’s scientific approach since 1894. Demonstrations are held at the garage.
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Hileman Motor Car Company
Walnut Street
Elwood Haynes
Kokomo
Ind
America
Flwood Haynes
Haynes
Miller Motor Moves to New Brick Building on Sycamore
Miller Motor Company has moved into a new brick building at 911-913 Sycamore Street. Manager A. M. Miller says 1914 Maxwell and Lozier models are offered with electric starts and lights at reduced prices. Maxwell G price drop to 1975 with either drive. Grant roadster added at 495. Expected record trades this year.
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Miller Motor Company
Sycamore Street
Maxwell
Lozier
A. M. Miller
Miller
Grant
Gasoline Substitutes Emerges As Soon Viable
Lewes in the Chemical World predicts a waning gasoline supply will soon push use of alcohol denatured with 10 percent benzol. The mix offers safety and pleasant odor, with lower calorific value but higher compression and explosive range. Benzol is also considered, noted as 12 percent more powerful in running than gasoline.
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Lewes
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