Trucks Break All Records in Cross Country Run
Army trucks led by Captain Bert Pecking shattered size and speed records on a Detroit to Atlantic coast run. A caravan of nine transport trucks diverged twelve miles to Akron to load solid tires and inner tubes from Goodrich, then resumed and arrived ahead of schedule with 250 soldiers aboard. The mission, ordered by General Pershing, aimed to move rubber goods quickly and reduce freight congestion, with Akron supplying beds, cots, showers, and other comforts for overnight stops.
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U. S. Quartermaster Corps
Ivers
Detroit
Atlantic
Akron
Goodrich
Rubber
Feir
Pennsylvania
Seaboard
Bert Ps
James
Michigan
Hishway
Era
Pershing
Rsking
Heron
r.SyTtimbe
France
Quartermasters Corps
Good Roads Movement Advances Despite War Delays
Progress on roads notes the good roads movement gains momentum as wartime disruptions halted many highway projects. Readies renewed work to repair damaged routes and resume construction. The piece highlights past wartime halts, unfinished ashways, and the need to restore road beds and improve infrastructure for better travel.
Motor Truck Use Urged as War Need by Dr Rowe
The Highways Transport committee of the Council of National Defense backs wider truck use for war needs and urges states to cut restrictive regulations. Dr H M Rowe, president of the American Automobile Association, says road-building now is vital as rail capacity limits growth, endorsing federal funds and the Chamberlain Dan t bill to empower the War Secretary to designate strategic highways. He notes proposed truck taxes should fund stronger highways using state and federal cooperation.
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Washington
Highways Transport Committee
Council of National Defense
State Councils of Defense
H. M. Rowe
American Automobile Association
Congress
Secretary of War
Lee Tire and Rubber Co. Offers Guaranteed 5000 Mile Red Rubber Tires
Lee Tire and Rubber Co of Conshohocken markets red rubber tires labeled firsts, each with a serial number and original paper wrap. They guarantee 5,000 miles and offer these tires with parcel post or express shipping and payment by check or money order.
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Lee Tire and Rubber Co
Conshohocken
Samie
Tire Pressure and Power Loss in Cars Highlighted
A 2700 pound car test shows front wheels 31 percent and rear wheels 30 percent of power loss, with front and rear bearings each at 30 percent. Under inflated tires demand 25 percent more power and heat buildup so proper inflation is essential for max engine power and fuel efficiency.
New Book on Motor Truck Transportation
P W Litchfield of Goodyear publishes a booklet titled History's Lesson to the Motor Truck arguing motor trucks will transform inter-city transport. He cites Detroit to Boston runs of 1500 miles and predicts fleets operating day and night on regular schedules, aided by pneumatic tires for lighter, faster service.
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P. W. Litchfield
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Onia
Litchfield
Detroit
Boston
Mass
Peerless Car Seeks Efficiency With Improved Carburetion
Peerless introduces ongoing refinements to its Two-Power Range Flight line, highlighting a sturdier chassis and enhanced comfort and economy. A key change heats the gas mixture by routing it through the exhaust manifold to vaporize fuel early in the intake, improving combustion with lower grade gas.
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New York
Smith Named Assistant Sales Mgr At Maxwell Chalmers
Smith promoted to assistant sales manager by Maxwell and Chalmers amid expanded sales and advertising duties. Langdon A. Smith, former Maxwell Motor Sales eastern supervisor in New York, joins J. Toner’s team joining five assistants. Also notes technical car updates: rocker arms eliminated for straight line valves, improved camshaft design, and Atwater-Bent closed ignition system enhancing reliability and power.
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Maxwell
Chalmers
UT. J. Toner
Langdon
A. Smith
Maxwell Motor Sales Corporation
New York
Mr. Toner
C. J. Stebbing
Mr. Smith
Walter &. Flanders
Peerless
Motor Traffic Line to Handle Gotham Freight
A new Empire State Motor Transport Lines, Inc. will coordinate freight between Buffalo, Rochester, and New York City with support from the Buffalo and Rochester Chamber of Commerce. The service starts April 15 for Buffalo to Rochester and June 1 for Rochester to New York, using five ton trucks with trailers. L. A. Smith is appointed to oversee eastern operations, praised as a popular executive with a strong history at Maxwell and in regional sales, moving to this new role as part of expanding railroad alternatives.
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Traficking
Buffalo
New York City
Chamber of Commerce of
Rochester
Empire State Motor Transport Lines, Inc
New York
Wen
Cadillac Popular in France Among Army Drivers
A letter from W. G. Austin of Savannah, in France, reports high Cadillac popularity among soldiers and officers. He notes Cadillacs are preferred over other cars, with a driver claiming his Cadillac has 46,200 miles since June with minimal maintenance. Roads are poor, yet demand remains strong. A Chicago company plans to slaughter horses for meat to feed Allied prisoners, citing government support and the broader European practice of horse meat consumption.
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B. C. Howard
Cadillac Motor Car Company
W. G. Austin
Savannah
France
Cadillac
Chicago
Otto’ Greitkreutz
United States
Breit~ Kreutz
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Bridgeport
Harley-Davidson
Jas. G. Burroughs
Main St
Smith
Mgr
Maxwell and Chalmers
Pany
Atamager
Pierce-Arrow
Pierce-Arrow Agency
Apexei
Ford
PRIC
Open Express
UNIC
Iranistan
A’ Dei
Co. i Barnum
Max J l Sykes
Walker Electrics
Walter
G. M. C. Garage
Wairfield Ave
Plunkett
Plunkett Shock Absorber CO
Brooklyn Ave
Brooklyn
Gotham Freight
L. A. Smith
Maxwell Company
Texas
Southwest
Dallas
New England
Middle Atlantic
Hus
Toner
HOYTS
Auto Supple Company
Cannon ST
DELCO
General AG
Grand St
Fairfield Ave
Bronx
Ford Parts & Accessories
FemeMan
Bishop Ave
Quality Auto Service
Middle ST
Continental Motors
Tuil
Wat
Franklin
Lorido
Denby Trucks
H.H. Ford
Stratford Ave
State St. Vel
Pleasure Cars
Sykea Afotor Sales Co
United Tire and Vulcanizing CO
Royal Cord Tires
Monarch
All Cord
Fairfield Avenue
Barnom
Connecticuy Autto 'Tire CO. J. PD. Slady
Bairfield Ave
Hupmobile
Lester S. Ferris
Arctic St
Bridgeport Auto Wrecking Co. Cor. George & Center Sts
Oldsmobile
Peerless Stearns
Reo Garay
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