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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
14
The Sanford Motor Truck’s ability to handle winter conditions is due to deliberate design by the makers. Lampee & Hitchcock, local distributors, follow the same policy in sales and service, ensuring satisfied customers receive proper and lasting attention.
The committee on metropolitan affairs reported against the bill to investigate responsibility for the Boston police strike. Representatives Manning and Francis of Boston dissented from the report, which was filed in the Senate.
Globe Tire Manufacturing Company argues tires must be crafted slowly to maximize resiliency and endurance. L Arthur Watkins says the five stage hand made process yields high quality fabric and cord tires tested to 9000 miles, with a focus on durable tubes designed for Globe tires and rigorous inspection at each step.
Joseph Hallian, New England manager for Bayerson Oil Works, notes rapid Ebonite sales in New England after recent expansion from the Central West. He hails its friction reducing film that silences noise and protects transmissions, differentials, and steering gears, with hundreds or thousands of pounds sold and wide daily visibility at regional shows.
Mercer displays four models at the big exhibition showcasing sport touring runabout and raceabout types. Features include a head block motor, light reciprocal parts, four speed gearset, left hand control, electric lighting and starting, and the Gilmore Motors display by R. J. Gilmore.
W. E. Ferris of the Ohio Motor Vehicle Company touts the Ferris car as durable, controllable, luxurious, and dependable. He contrasts it with fad designs and urges buyers to seek a substantial, long lasting vehicle with a high bred appeal. New England distributor L. M. Cotton of the Cotton Motor Company is listed.
Buick executive E T Strong says automobile shows serve an educational role for owners and buyers. He notes the show lets visitors see latest car improvements and features and that learning depends on the visitor’s approach, from casual viewing to focused comparison and study.
An advertisement touts Tiz as a remedy for tired swollen feet. It claims quick pain relief for coins callouses bunions and soreness, promisingglow of comfort and relief from shoe tightness.
The Kelly-Springfield Motor Truck Co displays at the Mechanic building booths 329 330 and 332. It notes being among the two oldest U S truck makers and marks its 11th year with a five ton chain drive truck a 21 2 ton worm driven truck with pneumatic tires and a 3 12 ton worm drive and overhead drive model. P S Ruttman manages the Boston branch begun May 4 1911 and located at No rd oe Commonwealth avenue. The firm promises larger production than previous years after 14 years in high grade trucks.
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