Motor Trucks Open Up New Employment Field
The rise of motor trucks has created a new occupation for many men. Drivers come from horse wagon backgrounds, adjusting to automobiles as delivery needs grow. Training emphasizes mechanics and safe operation, with firms favoring careful, conscientious workers over flashy skill.
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Fem
Omer
Turner promotes Briscoe cars in Butte
R A Turner of Montana Vulcanizing Works has taken the Briscoe agency in Butte and is winning over wavering buyers. He reports strong local interest and plans to land more Briscoes at the first opportunity as Butte’s auto crowd responds to the Briscoe car and its craftsmanship.
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Butte
R. A. Turner
Montana Vulcanizing Works
Utah Avenue
Turner
Silver Bow County
Briscoe
Multi Cylinder Production Gains in Early Auto Industry
Tables from The Automobile Trade Journal of Philadelphia trace five year production for pleasure cars 1912 to 1916. Four cylinder shares rose while two cylinder declined. Six cylinder growth accelerated especially after 1913 with light sixes expanding. total four cylinder production reached 947,095 in 1916, up from 309,114 in 1912.
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Automobile ‘Trade Journal of
Philadelphia
Farmer funds brass band with crow-scarer wisdom
A subscription collector finds a tightfisted farmer willing to subscribe as much as any prior donor. The farmer explains he loves music to scare crows from maize fields during practice, and he is grateful for the band.
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Brass Band
New Facts and Modes In Automobile Styles
English rugs for robe use have double faced plaids or solid colors with reverse sides. The matted Boston bag has a top strap replacing the naval spring catch and is roomy in shape. Outing hats of hemp straw feature removable brims. a straw brim with silk edging clings to the crown for sun, then slips off to reveal a toque. Sweaters come in reversible plaid and plain designs, with silk tassels and decorative waists. leather vests with contrasting shirts complete touring looks.
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Boston
Aid
Culinary debate over Irish stew for the frontlines
An 1917 style discussion notes Irish stew as a wartime ration for soldiers, debating its ingredients such as mutton onions carrots and beets. It weighs on practicality in trenches and ships, praising culinary effort yet noting potential reputational issues.
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Philadelphia
Tommy
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