Scientists Study Cause of Motor Miss on Getaway
An Associated Press report from Washington outlines Bureau of Standards efforts with automotive and petroleum industries to explain why engines miss during acceleration. Tests compare fuel types, jacket water temperature, and intake heat to optimize starting, acceleration, and efficiency, aiming to conserve petroleum resources and determine ideal gasoline volatility.
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Associated Press Automobile
Washington, D. C
soFuel
Bureau of Standards
Automotive and
Petroleum Industry
Bureau of Standards’ Investigation
Auto Industry Is Biggest Customer for Own Product
Packard Motor Car Company chief sales officer R B Chamberlain notes that the auto industry is the largest buyer of automobiles, purchasing new machines and many used cars. He explains Packard shifted to simpler designs after World War I to reduce depreciation, maintenance, and operating costs while improving performance, comfort, and longevity.
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R. B. Chamberlain
Packard Motor Car Company
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Packard Company
Packard
American cars popular in Roumania
Bucharest reports Roumania, a small European nation, hosts a thriving car market for American manufacturers. Of 12,000 cars registered in Bucharest, 10,006 are medium priced US motors, with continental makers unable to overcome American preference. American trucks and tractors are common in rural areas, alongside Canadian tractors, but US products remain favored.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Europe
United States
Ancient Cars Race From London To Brighton
In Brighton England January 293 AP two early American autos the 1903 Cadillac and the 1903 Oldsmobile joined a race from London to Brighton. Cars aged 26 to 35 years completed the 42 mile course with all British Isles entries. Gold and bronze medals awarded for merit and completion within six and a half hours.
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Brighton
Eng
Europe
London
British Isles
Foreign Motors at New York Show Highlight Luxury Cars
At the New York Automobile show foreign brands like Daimler Renault Mercedes Benz Vauxhall and Austin draw attention with advanced styling and tech. Renault offers six and eight cylinder models while the high end Daimler shows a king George model at 18600 with twin six sleeve valve motor and advanced damping. The tiny Austin Seven runs at 50 mph and 50 miles per gallon and weighs 830 pounds.
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New York
Daimler
Renault
Mercedes-Benz
Vauxhall
Austin
England
Vauxhall G. M
General Wators
Mercedes
Jack Dempsey
al Jolson
Clifford Durant
Harold E. Vanderbilt
Charles A. Levine
King George
Outdoor garage halts Cincago park plans
Chicago on January 22 4) the world s largest outdoor parking area might have been a beautiful section of Grant Park if Chicago s traffic problem had not been so acute. Parking was prohibited in the JOEP before the park commissioners.
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Chicago
Grant Park
Grant Park Plans Include Parking Expansion Draw Interest
Park officials envisioned enlarging Grant park's lake front area to boost beautification while addressing parking demand. A plan to turn unfinished space into a parking area grew, with about 4,000 cars now using an outdoor garage. Commissioners question if the beautification initiative will ever be realized.
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Grant Park
Lake Front
Indianapolis Adopts Model Traffic Ordinance
Indianapolis Indiana January 23 471 The model municipal traffic ordinance for cities evolved at the national conference on street and highway safety called by Herbert Hoover as secretary of commerce has been adopted by the Indianapolis city council. It became effective January 1.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Herbert Hoover
Auto speed exceeds brain reactions says Segrave
Daytona Beach, Jan 23 AP Major H O D Segrave says to keep pace with speed machines humans need a mental booster and a telescope sight steering aid He plans to top 235 mph next March on the beach course and notes his 1927 Mystery S record was 203.8928 mph He projects the Golden Arrow will travel 211.2 feet before turning and about 300 more feet before responding after steering input
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Daytona Beach
Fla
H. O. D. Segrave
Segrave
Bonds for Texas Roads Proposed by Committee
Austin Texas January 23 the Texas legislature will be asked to adopt a constitutional amendment to pledge the states credit to a state bond issue for a widespread system of good roads a committee of 31 from all senatorial districts proposes bonds not to exceed 225000000 outstanding at any time retirement would be from state revenue
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Electro Steam Driven Bus Trials In Indianapolis
A new electro steam driven motor bus built by D McCall White undergoes road tests near Indianapolis after seven months of work. The 63 foot single passenger body carries an eight cylinder steam engine with boilers near the rear, steam powered by oil heated water injectors and a spark igniter. Auxiliary front motors drive generators for batteries and air systems as the project garners local business interest.
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Indianapolis
Ind
D. McCall White
Mr. White
George M. Dickson
National Motor Vehicle Company
Elby
W. J. Parrish
Automotive Syndicate, Ltd
Moody taps panel on gas tax and vehicle levies plan
Gov. Dan Moody named a committee to study a gasoline tax and vehicle levy scheme. The plan aims to bring the state road system under state support and control, aligning funding with statewide oversight.
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Dan Moody
Red's Paint Shop Alterations Expand Shop and Add Equipment
Red's Paint Shop at 827 Fifth Street West is removing two interior walls to create a single 60 by 100 foot space. New blacksmith equipment enables full service from body work to repair and refinishing with a 30 car capacity and 12 employees. The $1,500 upgrade includes painting led by H. H. Hussman and repairs by R. I. Snod Brass and August Johnson. A recent long tow from Blue Earth, Minnesota, 172 miles, stems from the shop’s capacity claim.
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Red
Fifth Street West
H. H. Hussman
R. I. Snod- Brass
August Johnson
Blue Earth
Minn
New Whippets Parallels Original Advance At Show
The National Automobile Show at Grand Central Palace New York featured Willy-Overland of Toledo in a pivotal display. The new Whippet models four and six were unveiled about three weeks earlier and drew strong reception and sales. Observers say the innovations echo the original Whippet’s debut, highlighting strategic positioning in the industry.
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Grand Central Palace
New York
Willy-Overland Company
Toledo
Willys- Overland
Whippet fours and sixes debut reshape low priced field
In June 1925 a new generation of Whippet cars showcased advanced mechanical features that surpassed prior engineering. The release highlighted Whippet fours and sixes as a major leap, contrasting sharply with practices from two and a half years earlier and signaling a revolutionary upgrade in affordable automobiles.
Marmon Straight Eight Shown By Geerges In Black Hawk
Marmon straight eight model 64 S passenger sedan is on display in the show windows of Geerges Inc opposite the courthouse. Geerges has been named local Marmon distributor for Black Hawk and Grundy counties by Elis Motors. He plans to travel to Indianapolis soon to return with more models and will continue Studebaker service in the same location.
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George A. Geerges, Inc
Geerges
Marmon Cars
Black Hawk
Grundy
Elis Mootors, Inc
Towa
Geerdes
Indianapolis
Ind
Studebaker
Notable Sixes Set Precedent in Low-Priced Four End Six Field
Company officials declare that the new sixes establish a precedent of outstanding style beauty and mechanical improvement entirely new to the low priced four end six field.
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