Automobile News and Safety From Early 1900s Pieces
A survey of automobile industry impact on cotton demand, new Detroit tire washing laundry, road regulation debates in New Jersey and Massachusetts, and cautions on maintenance. Reports cover road mirrors, carburetor care, and a new motor spirits fuel. Tips advise owners to learn engine flow and tire repairs, with anecdotes from Egypt and rail news.
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Detroit
Mich
Texas
Fitchburg
Mass
Massachusetts Highway Commissioners
State House
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Automobile Association
C. P
Lord Kitchener
Alexandria
Cairo
Egypt
Standard Oil Company
Mechanic Fishes Nut From Engine With Homemade Magneto
In a dim country garage a mechanic lost a nut in a car cylinder and, after failing to locate it, created a magnet from the magneto using a wire. He fished with the improvised device and recovered the nut on the second try. The tale hints at a cautious buyer and a skilled driver learning to start stop reverse and manage speed.
Auto Delivery Co Changes Ownership and Management
The swift service auto delivery formerly run by Russell and Platt is now owned and managed by Mr Harold Platt. He will give personal attention to all orders and ensure prompt service. Collections and distribution of parcels reach all parts of the city. Phone 3884 for deliveries.
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Russell & Platt
Harold Platt
Platt Company
Train stop device demo at YMCA social rooms
A model train stop device invented by Gustave Whitehead and Joseph Yow house will be demonstrated at the YMCA social rooms next Tuesday evening. The display features toy tracks, a toy engine, an air reservoir, and related apparatus.
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Gustave Whitehead
Joseph Yowhouse
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Blue Ribbon
Fairfield Avenue
Packard
Fairfield
New Haven Counties
Auto Lamp Repair
John Street
Bridgeport
Conn
COR Broad
Blue Ribbon Motor Bodies
Fala
The
Blue Ribbon Auto & & Carriage Co
B.A. Godfrey
Pres
Geo. H. Woods, Secy. and
Treas
H.M. Ford
Main Stree
Ftrs
Auto Junk & Tires
Jacob Bros
Kossuth Street
Stratford Ave
Automobile News
Folkestone
Malmesbury
Royal Automobile Club
W. M. Lee
Regal Service Organization
W._Milton
Corning
Cal
Colorado
Milton
Southern Pacific
Philadelphia “Public Ledger
Auto Delivery Co
Mellen
Mitchell
Elhm Auto CO
Elm Street
Arthur L. Clark
Anklin
Main Street
Selden
Leiden
Consolidated Motor CO
Broad ST
John S
Metropolitan Auto & Carriage Co
Grand Street
Brarbuck & Mattice
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