Wigin Motor Cars Cars Claim 21 MPG on Mountain Route
The Palace Garage and Sales firm in Knoxville reports a Wigin Motor Car Corp customer logged 21 miles per gallon on a trip through East Tennessee mountains. Officials deem the achievement notable in the region where mountain driving is demanding.
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Tennessee Mountains
Wigin Motor Car Corporation
Chicago
Palace Garage and Sales Company
Knoxville
Tenn
East
Tennessee
Sentiment Amid Starvation At Kut el Amara Army
Report describes dire morale among troops at Kut el Amara as a machine gun mine with distinguished service ribbons was twice sent back by supply officers who refused to aid starving soldiers. Elsewhere the Elgin Six, per an owner’s testimony, traveled smoothly through Polk county despite rugged East Tennessee roads.
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Kut-el-Amara
Favorite
Elgin Six
Polk County
Tennessee
Used Car Market Set for Quick Clean Up, Expert Says
A. Ti. O'Connor of Columbia Motors Detroit argues that a used car market shortage will force a rapid cleanup, benefiting dealers and the trade. He says most owners won't abandon autos for street cars, ensuring future demand even amid current fresh-vehicle scarcity.
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A. Ti. O'Connor
Columbia Motors Company
Detroit
Mr. O'Connor
Truck Lines Rise Fast Across the Nation
Freight transport via motor trucks expands with high demand and wartime urgency. Industry leaders say cross country shipment to any city could soon be possible at low costs, prompting talks of federal and state regulation and a push for a national trucking association to improve roads and services.
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America
Forrest Z. Alvin
United States Motor Truck Company of
Cincinnati
Thin Company
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Utilities Commissions
Cassius T. Glasgow
Railroad Commission of Michigan
State Railroad Commission
Motor Truck Buyers Delay Their Buying
Forrest J. Alvin of Cincinnati argues dealers must stock trucks now for immediate delivery as 90 percent of buyers delay until last minute. He urges summer and fall stocking to meet spring and winter demand while wood deliveries remain difficult. A closing line warns how quick friendships are lost and hard to mend.
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Forrest J. Alvin
United States Motor Truck Company
Cincinnati
Alvin
Alaska Responds Rapidly to War Call Across Territory
A West Coast traveler recounts Alaska’s swift mobilization for war work and Red Cross drives. He notes near-universal enlistment in the Red Cross, high Liberty Loan participation, and strong support from miners and workers, with patriotism seen throughout mining regions and towns during the outbreak of war. He also describes a 6,700 mile Haynes dealer tour noting challenging mountain passes and roadside rescues along the route from Wenatchee Falls toward Spokane.
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Alaska
America
Red Cross
Liberty Loan
W. & & Workers
FR. Tayon
Haynes Automobile
Stockton
Cal
Haynes
Lyon
Govern
Nce
Iorest
Wenatchee Falls
Spokane
Blewett Pass
Invention Reach Sparks Global Interest in Air-O-Wles
Russian officials hear of the Air-O-Wles suspension to be fitted to the Air-Q-Vlex truck by Aire O-Plex Automobile Corp of Detroit. A Moscow customer sent a postcard from March 8 seeking a catalogue, arriving after three months and nine days. The company notes multiple dealer inquiries and orders pending fulfillment.
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Aire O-Plex Automobile Corporation
Detroit
Jsoris
Kurenov
Moscow
Russia
Maris
Braveraber
Henry Sturmey
Gouraiclint
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