Speed limits on Willys truck spark safety debate
George W Bennett of Wallon-Overland Toledo promotes the Willys utility truck designed for rapid medium weight delivery and highlights an automatic governor to limit speed to 18 miles per hour. He argues careful driving reduces costs more than horse teams and cites demonstrations and regional interest.
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George W. Bennett
Wallon- Overland Company
Toledo
Ohio
Bennett
Willys
Firestone Returns Home From Europe Aboard Imperator
Firestone Tire head Frederick L. Firestone arrives in New York with his family aboard the Imperator on August 27 after a Europe trip. He sends a wireless message to Akron as the liner faces a fire scare shortly after departure. mules aboard the ship reportedly caused a delay but no disaster followed.
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Trin. A. & Firestone
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
New York
Imperator
Europe
Pope Hartford to Focus on Sixes Amid Motor Line News
The Pope Hartford company, maker of Pope Hartford cars and motorcycles, announced that starting with the 1924 models it will devote all effort to manufacturing Sixes. Prices are not fixed yet but may not exceed 4000 dollars. Remaining four cylinder stock will be sold at reduced prices. A New York fire department report notes strong growth expectations for Firestone’s business next year. A Studebaker party reports an improved motor route from Chicago to Yellowstone via Madison Racine Manitowoc Pierre Rapid City the Black Hills and Cody. Vancouver is set to become a railway center with the completion of the Canadian Pacific passenger station and other rail facilities. A French inventor unveiled an arc light projecting lantern for opaque pictures slides or motion pictures.
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Crane
Pope Hartford
Pope Manufacturing Company
Hartford
Chicago
Black Villa
Yellowstone Park
Studebaker
Park
Madison
Racine
Mankato
Fierre
Rapid City
Black Hills
Cody Wye
Denver
Fare by auto less than cent a mile
A California motor enthusiast, L Emerson, reports a 3000 mile auto trip costing $150 total, less than a half cent per mile per person with six travelers. He praises independence from railroads, flexible routing, and better scenery, asserting autos beat rail travel on cost and enjoyment.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
L Bmersom
California
Emerson
Califorsnia
Oregon
United States
Observation Drive Reveals Country and People from Auto
A travel note emphasizes viewing the country and its inhabitants from an automobile. It discusses appreciating scenery and understanding what is seen more clearly when traveling by car than by other means. The piece reflects on perspective gained while on the road.
Cyclecar Introduced For Use Of Americans
The cyclecar, a four wheeled motorcycle, gains popularity in America. Designed for city use with a narrow 36 inch tread, it blends motorcycle drive with miniature automobile features. The American Cyclecar Co of Detroit, linked to Bridgeport’s Connecticut Electric, plans at least 10,000 cars in year one, asserting strong trade interest.
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America
France
New York
Ohio
California
New Jersey
England
American Cyclecar Company
Detroit
Connecticut Electric Manufacturing Company
Bridgeport
Plans for roadster car and narrow gauge rail combo hit
Interviews with dealers reveal broad interest in a combined narrow gauge car and small automobile project. The planned vehicle, a roadster type, is proposed by a company aiming to merge rail and road mobility for practical outputs.
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Tyne
Two Occupants Highlight Market’s Handsome Cyclecar
The pair describe a poised automobile priced at 390 dollars with full equipment, a model hailed as among the most attractive on the market. They emphasize its dual nature as a cyclecar and its appeal to buyers seeking value and style.
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Cole
Portland
Ore
Crawford
Mount Hood
Cascade Mountains
Cole Motor Car Company
Tadianapolis
Salem
Lew Pettijohn
The
Masamas
Gulf Refining Company
United
Whitey
Goodyear
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Atlanta
South
Pepe Hartford Automobiles
Lesot
Peachtree St
Johnson Motor Car Company Distributors
Stevens-Duryea
Chevrolet
Chase
Johnson Motor Car Company
Ilhla
Cs Steinhauer & Wight
Peachtree Street
Ivy
Velie Motor Vehicle Corvice Dept
Paige
Gray & Davis Electric
Standard Auto Company
Peachtree
Ajax Galeb Rudber Co
Ajax Tires
Suscea
Aururn Avenue
Atlanta Date Sale Co
Alco
National and
Henderson Pleasure Cars
Firestone
Canadian-Pacific Railway
Pasenger
Great Northern Railway
Canadian Northern Railway
Vancouver
American Tire and Rubber Co
Cadillac
Phaeton
F.O.B. Detroit
Steinhauer & Wight
Cherry St
Macon
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