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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
17
Mr J L Snow general manager of Peerless Motor Car Company of New England explains careful material selection. Metals are ordered to scientific specifications and heat treating improves features for dependability and longevity. Precision machining and strict inspection ensure high workmanship.
A large crowd of New England city officials visited the Commercial Vehicle Show at Mechanics' Building to inspect motor fire apparatus street sprinklers patrols ambulances and other municipal vehicles. The display features stripped chassis and models meeting varied demands, measuring the rapid advancement in commercial trucks and confirming the show's unqualified success.
The Kelly-Springfield Motor Truck Company announces a nationwide network of 14 factory branches and service stations in major cities including New York Chicago Cleveland Dallas Seattle Birmingham New Haven Boston Philadelphia Kansas City San Francisco Los Angeles Worcester Providence. Branch managers run districts while agents supply smaller areas ensuring quick parts and service. More branches expected soon.
The Gray and Davis system drives truck efficiency with six volt electric starters and dynamos. Tests show six days of use yield substantial gasoline savings, reducing fuel costs for a 16 horsepower four cylinder truck. Gramm’s trucks already use the Gray & Davis starter, signaling a likely industry shift toward electric starting devices.
The Willys Utility truck, built for three quarters of a ton, is on display this week and designed solely for merchandise transport. It emphasizes strength safety and low cost through quantity production. General Sales Manager Whelan of Gramm Motor Truck Company oversees the local exhibit.
Day Baker of the General Vehicle Company notes that 1899 electric trucks remain operational. He cites Riker and Columbia machines and vehicles from 1901 to 1904, with many exponents in express, brewery, and department store fleets. Some have been rebuilt while retaining frames and axles.
Industry leaders forecast 1913 to surpass all prior years as motor truck production climbs toward 50 000 units aided by better highways. Rural areas see expanded interurban delivery and urban firms use motor trucks to improve delivery speed and cut costs, signaling trucks as a mark of business efficiency.
An attractive booth at the auto truck show features the Mais truck, the first internal gear driven motor truck built in the country. The exhibit is run by A. W. Cox & Co. of Cambridge, who recently took over the agency. Cox operates a large service station at Amherst and Harvard streets in Cambridge.
The New York Fire Department picks Firestone tires for its motorized and growing rubber tire fleet. H S Firestone notes rubber tires improve grip and reduce side slips versus metal tires, supporting rapid adoption in both motorized and horse-drawn apparatus as demand grows.
The Woonsocket Wholesale Grocery Company operates two Kissel Star trucks two and one ton capacities, each covering 50 miles daily and ready to double. The White Company touts its diverse motor truck lineup with Armour & Co. using 34 White vehicles. George H. Hudson announces a five ton sale to Coleman Brothers Chelsea, plus several other orders.
Out of 150 trucks on exhibition at the show, 50 are equipped with United States standard solid truck tires. Manager E K Kidder of United States Tire Company notes that one third of the display use US equipment, reflecting local dealer appreciation.
Packard Motor Car Company salesman N H Halliday of Boston outlines three key safeguards for Packard trucks. A sealed automatic speed governor limits maximum speed. an automatic timing device adjusts spark for power with minimal fuel. a splash oiling system ensures bearings stay lubricated, even in cold starts.
Garford Company president John N. Willys argues motor trucks cut costs across all business departments. He cites reduced hauling costs and lower labor outlays, crediting Garford for simple operation requiring no formal truck training. A factory governor limits speed to 10 mph to prevent driver abuse of property.
Goodyear official C W Martin of Akron Ohio declares Goodyear motor truck tires are built expressly for American use by American engineers. He notes more trucks in shows are equipped with Goodyear tires and credits the firm’s policy of producing tires for every purpose enabling tailored selection for each truck.
The motor truck is a permanent investment for freight and merchandise transport with broad adoption by major firms. W K Chilcott of General Motors Truck Co notes rising interest, diverse power options, and a shift from horse-drawn fleets as example. James Butler Company in New York owns 18 General motor trucks and auctioned 100 horses and wagons to replace them.
R G Howard of the Driggs Seabury Ordnance Corp explains the Vulcan seven ton truck and its heavy duty design for worst road conditions. He notes each vehicle undergoes rigorous testing after final mechanical sanction before leaving the factory. The firm manufactures three to seven ton Vulcan trucks for commercial use.
One hundred gallons of milk spilled on Elm street opposite Hancock street after an inward-bound electric car struck a milk wagon owned by H. A. Prescott. The wagon, driven by John W. Hutchinson, overturned but he escaped injury by leaping free. Motorman Fred Whitworth narrowly avoided harm as the car front was bent.
John D. Mansfield of the Flint Motor Wagon department at Durant Durant-Dort Carriage Co announces the U S government has accepted the truck product and placed an order for 10 Model C motor wagons with 1600 to 2000 pound capacity for parcel post service.
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