Front wheel drive: early experiment sparks debate
A variety of automakers investigate front wheel drive as a potential revolution in car design. Proponents tout reduced power loss and easier pulling, while skeptics warn of longer cars, traction on hills, and front-end mechanical risks. Trials in Germany Britain and France show interest though America’s debut remains uncertain.
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Germany
Great Britain
France
Bucress
America
Barker Demonstrates Essex Coach In Slushy Mile Run
W H Barker manager of Hudson Essex Waterloo company demonstrated an Essex coach during Essex demonstration week on March 9. A measured mile on US highway 20 east of the city was run in 26 seconds with a standing start in high gear reaching 45 miles per hour in 14 seconds. Records claimed can be checked any time.
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W. H. Barker
Hudson-Essex Waterloo Company
Essex
U. S. Highway No. 20
Barker
Geerdes Company Rooms Redecorated for Marmon Cars
The offices of the George A. Geerdes company Inc at 414-218 Park Avenue are redecorated to provide a fitting background for Marmon cars retailed and distributed locally.
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Geerdes Company
George A. Geerdes Company, Inc
Park Avenue
International road race seeks US entries for Barcelona
Signor Ignacio Macaya of Spain seeks three American drivers to represent the US in an October Barcelona road race. He conferred with American Automobile Association officials in Washington on possible entries with purses up to 10000 dollars. Jenkins seeks a new car for the Indianapolis 100 mile classic May 30, and is noted for driving 24 hours in Atlantic City last fall covering 2000 miles.
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Spain
Signor Ignacio Macaya
National Automobilé= club
United States
Barcelona
Signor Macaya
American ‘Automobile Association
Washington
Jenkins
Ab Jenkins
America
Atlantic City
jRargo
De Soto Six Sales Grow With Spring Demand
The De Soto six drives renewed interest as spring boosts automobile buying. J. G. Peed, general sales manager, notes the model's unmatched value fuels a nationwide shift toward two cars per family, supporting Sunday trips to golf clubs beaches lakes and mountains.
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J. G. Peed
De Soto Corporation Expands Production to Meet Dealer Demand
Production, after an active winter season, has been speeded up further to fill orders from our dealer organization throughout the nation. The company emphasizes meeting growing demand and maintaining timely shipments for its nationwide dealer network.
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de’ Soto Corporation
Funeral services for Dr M R Brierly in Independence
Dr M R Brierly died of a paralysis stroke at his Cedar Rapids home. The body will be moved to Independence for funeral services at 2 30 p m Thursday at First Baptist church with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. He had long practiced dentistry in Independence and Cedar Rapids and is survived by his widow and three children from his first marriage.
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Courier
Independence
M. R. Brierly
Cedar Rapids
First Baptist Church
Oak Grove
Studebaker Sets India Calcutta to Bombay Record
Studebaker representative Dewey W. Smith driven a President roadster broke the Calcutta to Bombay distance of 1,466 miles in 41 hours 30 minutes, averaging 35.3 mph with refueling only. The run was supervised by the Indian Automobile Association as officials praised the feat amid difficult roads. Studebaker also holds 11 world records, 43 international records, 126 American records and 48 Australian records.
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Studebaker
Dewey. W. Smith
India
Calcutta
Smith
OH. A. Jackel
Fluckiger Automobile Company
Automobile Racing Popular in Ireland Gains Promoters
Dublin reports rising interest in motor sports as Phoenix Park gates will close two days next July to host an international race. The Royal Irish Automobile Club coordinates the event, hoping to draw crowds and funds similar to Belfast's success last year which brought in over a million dollars.
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Dublin
Ireland
Phoeix’ Park
Royal Irish Automobile Club
Belfast
White clothing aids pedestrians after dark says GE tests
After-dark tests by General Electric street lighting specialists show pedestrians are nearly invisible to motorists on unlit roads unless they wear light colors. In trials a dark clad man at 100 feet was unseen until close. a light outfit with a white handkerchief was clearly visible in time to avoid a crash. with headlights on a dark silhouette was seen, underscoring the need for light clothes or signals on dark highways.
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General’ Electric Company
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