Grosso Sales Co Selling Trucks Rapidly in Early 20th Century
James Grosso at 377 Fairfield Ave NE touts Vim and Vimex delivery trucks, listing sales, testimonials, and operational reliability. He notes rapid January progress, with 20 delivery trucks sold and several pending deals. Advertises Model B S T J lines, tail gate features, and cost efficiency for department stores and furniture firms.
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James Grosso
Fairfield Avene
Alr
Grosso
Samuel ‘Breiner
Wadham Ice Cam Company
John Street
C. Brady
Frederick J. Berger
Trumbull
Cay
Motor Trucking May Be Classed as Rail Rival
An analysis argues motor trucks are rail allies rather than rivals, since trucks excel where railroads are weakest. It notes expectations of the Vim line’s quality, broad city distribution, and the need for rigorous testing and design improvements to meet buyers’ needs with minimal time loss.
Motor trucks boost railroad profits through short haul shift
American naval aviators aside, the piece argues motor trucks outperform rail on short hauls by flexible routes and lower infrastructure needs. Goodyear develops pneumatic cord tires enabling heavier loads on lighter chassis, saving fuel, reducing road wear, and cutting track depreciation.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Studebaker Showcased In Cross Country Demonstration
Local men drove new Studebaker Series 1% models from Detroit to home, averaging 16 mpg, in a WL Mills demonstration. County Commissioner I E Batlard owns a special coupe body on the car. Mills notes drivers prefer road tests to rail travel due to wartime freight demand, and cites smooth lines, mechanical excellence, and the Studebaker oil cup lubrication system as notable features drawing visitors.
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Studebaker
Detroit
Mireh
WL. Mills
State Street
I E. Batlard
Alills
Tie
Republic
Selden
Buffalo
Rochester
Doubles Output in Nine Months War Time
Market reports note Republic truck production and deliveries in the nine months ending April 1 1918 surged to 1 173 406 units from 5 900 the prior year. Cash receipts climbed to 172 million dollars versus about 6 million in the same period of 1917.
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Republic
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Jacks
Stewart
Nagar
Kingston
Ford
Sonneborn
Spencer
Howe
Goodrich
Howe Tire
Bridgeport
A. C. Cico
A.C. Titan
A. C
Bridgeport Cycle Co
Gilbert Street
Pierce-Arrow Pierce-Arrow Agency
Fairfield Ave
Iranistan Ave
Maxwell
Sykes Motor Sales Co
Pairfield Avenue
Walker Electrics
Plunkett
Tplunkety Shock Absorber Co
Brooklyn Ave
Brooklyn
N. C
DELCO
General Ail Aroand
Darling Garage
Grand St
Bronx
Ford Parts & Accessories
Feirman
Prop
Bishop Ave
Noble
Quality Auto Service
Middli St
Continental Motors
Ten
Tar. Ai
F. E. Ballard
Bridgeport Auto Wrecking Co
Col. George & Center Sts
Oldsmobile
Peerless Stearns
Reo Gara
Xe Inc
Ae Elm ST
Zour
Toledo
Branklin Sales and Service Station
Cowles Tolman
New Haven
Denby Trucks
H.H. Ford
Stratford Ave
Shaw
State St
Pierce-Arrow
Pierce-Arrow Agency
Hupmobile
Preasure Cars
Kes Motor Sales Co
Asl Airfield Ave
Lester S. Ferris
Arctic St
Neac Corner
United Tire and Vulcanizing CO
United States
Royal Cord Tires
Pionecer
Connecticut Auto Tire CO
J. D. Slady
Wairfield Ave
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