Big Tire Shipments Signal 1918 Auto Boom
Diamond Rubber Company sent three trains totaling 204 carloads of tires worth over 4.5 million dollars from Akron to dealers nationwide. E. M. Bacon, VP, says auto trade prosperity is likely despite wartime, with strong support from Canada and a robust oil sector. Car sales are expected to rise, aiding railroad relief and public mobility as thousands of new tires reach dealers across the United States.
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Akron
Tir
Diamond Rubber Company
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
South
West
Beme
E. M. Bacon
Canada
Mr. Bacon
Diamond Company
Alron Ave
Motor Trucks Prove Worth In War Transport
William C C Poertner of Toertner Motor Car Co reports rising car value and a looming shortage as cars become essential for war production. He cites poor rail service in the West and Middle West, warns trucks will replace rail delivery, and outlines plans for daily National caravans from the factory to deliver cars to owners with protective coverings and expert drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William CC. Poertner
Toertner. Motor Car Company, Inc
Nationalers
Pacific Coast
West
Middle West
Poortner
California
Arizona
American
Diamond Tires Dominate 1917 Automobile Sales
The average consumer, not the car maker, seeks complete equipment for autos. More Diamond tires were sold in 1917 than any other make, underscoring their demand among manufacturers and drivers alike.
Paying for What You Are Getting in Automobiles
An official of the Dart Motor Car company states buyers stress solid mechanical worth, power for emergencies, strength for depreciation and safety, and ease of use especially for women. They seek good looks, simple operation, and fair purchase price with reasonable maintenance costs. Automobiles expand rural life by speeding trips to town and enabling fresher farm produce and easier family outings. The farmer now keeps pace with city interests as trips to town shrink from hours to minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dart Motor Car Company
Auto Aiding to Win War by Increasing Time Efficiency
President Kissel of the Kissel Motor Co. argues that wartime needs will raise automobile registrations and boost business efficiency. He cites higher demand for time-saving transport, the car as a personal aid for professionals, and its role in expanding work capacity across industries amid a rapid pace of production and deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RY George A. Hissed
Kissel Motor Vac Co
United States
Change Urged in Truck License Plan
C Ho Larson, president of the Motor Club, urges immediate reform of the automobile licensing system for motor trucks on long interstate trips. He cites a National Defense Council statement calling state authorities to ease motor truck transportation and remove restrictive regulations. Other automobile associations and motor clubs nationwide echo the call urging quick action.
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C. Ho “Larson
Motor Cliair
Council of National Defense Ias
Morduarson
Public concern over costly and inefficient stem efforts
Fragmentary OCR notes debate public tolerance for current stem practices and their expense. The text hints at criticism of the thoroughness and effectiveness of the system, signaling dissatisfaction with how funds are spent and implemented.
Eastern States motor transport refinement noted
A fragment notes ongoing reorganization of motor transport in the eastern states with more services being organized and improved. mentions a truck operating between New Forming details are incomplete but indicate continued efforts to streamline interstate trucking and logistics.
License tags required for four states and DC
A notice notes that vehicles must carry license tags for New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia, illustrating cross jurisdiction tagging requirements across multiple regions. The briefing highlights the complexity for travelers and the need to display appropriate tags when operating in these areas.
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W York
Washington
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
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Bridgeport Auto Wrecking Co
Col. George & Center Sts
Oldsmobile
Peerless Stearns
Reo Garage Inc
Liv
Jonn
Franklin
C.B
Toledo
Denby Trucks
H.H. Ford
Stratford Ave
Tel
State St
Pierce-Arrow
Pierce-Arrow Agency
Fairfield Ave
Maxwell
Pleasure Cars Jyke A Motor Sales Co
Fairfield Avc
The
Consolidated Motor Co
Telephone
United Tire and Vulcanizing CO
Royal Cord Tires
Monarch
All Cord
Fairfield Avenue
Barnum
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Aveo Tere CO. J
Alcady
Bar
Bridgeport Cycle Cosino
Gilbert Street
Iessesiennsi
Ford
PRIC
UNIO
Tranistan AV Dem
Maxwell Sykes Motor Gates
Walker Electrics
Waller
Plunkett
Brooklyn Ave
Brooklyn
HOYTS
Auto Core
Cannon ST. Company
Darling Garage
Grand St
Bronx
Ford Parts & Accessories
al, Feirman
Noble
Studebaker
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Studebaker “Light
Studebaker and
Cole Line
F. L. Miles CO
Selden and
Republic Line of
Topford
Daimicbsare
King
Oakland
Chevrole
Hopford
Russell
Hopper Auto Sales Con
Main ST
New Rochelle
N.Y
REO
Mutchell Overland Chalivers Hudson Dodge
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