Lincoln Highway Condition Report Across States and Divisions
Monthly report from PR consuls details Lincoln Highway segments from Detroit to San Francisco. Paving varies from excellent to poor with detours near Pittsburgh and Canton, Ohio and warnings about Sierra passes and Tehachapi closures. Cross-continent route notes include dates, miles, and recommended detours through Beaver Falls to Canton, followed by Omaha to Kearney and onward to San Francisco via multiple divisions and alt routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Colo
Marietta
Hartland
Denison
Tea
Council Bluffs
Woodbine
Dunlap
Omaha
Neb
Kearney
Ames
Duncan
North Bend
Rogers
Nebr
Sidney
U. P
Cozan
Gothenburg
Big Springs
Laramie
Wyo
Cheyenne
Rock Springs
Lookout
Goldhill
Utah
Echo
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Bush
Goodyear
Eureka
Nev
Soldhill
Ely
Sierras
Tehachapi
San Francisco
Tonopah
Goldfield
Big Pine
Lone Pine
Cal
Mohave
Tehachapi Pass
Bakersfield
Fresno
Pancake Summit
Starts Across Lincoln Highway On Horseback
Frank McGlynn the actor famed for his Abraham Lincoln impersonation begins a cross country journey from San Francisco to New York on horseback with his son Frank Jr. A supply wagon accompanies them as he travels along the Lincoln Highway lecturing on Lincoln and its relevance to modern America. They expect 15 to 25 miles per day and plan to spend months retracing the historic route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
Frank McGlynn
Abraham Lincoln
Frank Jr
New York City
America
Ohio Lincoln Highway to be improved between Crawford line and Upper Sandusky
Wyandot County Commissioners Ohio State Highway Department and the Federal Government approve six and a half miles of Lincoln Highway improvement from the Crawford County line to near Upper Sandusky. The project costs 273000 dollars and includes brick on 6 in concrete base with an 18 foot wide paving on a 20 foot grade. Completion anticipated by December first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Sandusky
Wyandot County Commissioners
Ohio State Highway Department
Crawford County
Bucyrus
Chrysler tests show laboratory safeguards for quality cars
Chrysler explains its extensive chemical and metallurgical labs monitor all raw materials and finished parts. The system includes hardness and tensile tests on steel, case hardening depth checks, torque strain tests, ultraviolet dye tests for upholstery, and waterproofing assessments. The vice president notes millions spent protect owners’ long term enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Chrysler
W. Ledyard Mitchell
Chrysler Motor Corporation
Urge War Tax Abolished by Motor Clubs and Makers
Motor clubs and farm groups press for repeal of wartime sales taxes on motor vehicles and parts. Makers note list prices are higher with the tax, seeking broader low cost transportation to aid national economy. Officials forecast possible tax reductions in the next Congress session and highlight state taxes funding highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew W. Mellon
Washington
Motor Vehion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nadontay Finttion Py Sud
Lincoln Highway
Etroit
Mich
Nae
Thentic
New
Philadelphia
Versburg
Fite Chambers
Divisio
Urtsburgh
Sideling Hill
McConnells Fountain
McConiy
Tuscarora Summit
Elisburg Sr
McKeesport
Ai Creek
Wilmerding
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Thant
Cross Point Bridge
Ohio River
Cat McKees Rocks
Carnot
Sheffield
Monaca
Rochester
Lisbon
Beaver Falls
South Bend
Ind
Hicago Heights
Uth Bend
New Carlisle
Newarlisle
New Carise
la Ore
la Porte - Westville
Westville
Valparaiso
Chicago Heights
Clinton
Division
Marhalltown
Lowden
Cedar Rapids
Mt. Vernon
Fallon
Hay Ranch
Austin
Eastgate
Summit
Westgate
Burnt Cabin
Placerville
Carson
Lahontan Dam
Carson City
Gardnerville
Bridgeport
General Motors
Oldsmobile
Maloney-Zwick Motor Company
Nemas Massillon
Bran H
West Tremont ST
Louisville
South Chapel ST
McGly
Trail
California
American Legion
Ohio
Lincoln Way
Canton
Sicily
Jordan—Hupmobile
Pierce Arrow
Hemlock
Counte the Dealers’ Association
Francis Wile Tire Co
Seiberling
Service
Corner
6Th and
McKinley NW
F. E. Smith Tire Co
McKinley Ave
The
Zeigler Tire and Supply Company
Third St SW
McKinley
Firestone Tires
Oldfield Tires
Hanner-Swanger CO
4Th St
Vulcanizing—Repairing—Service
Stark Tire and Supply Company
Tase
Moose
United States
Hansen Tire Service
Navarre
Tase, W
Expert Battery Service
Jack’s
Tiris Tire Shop
U. S
Cord Tires
2Nd St. SW
Mohawk Tire Service Co
Distributors of
St. SE
the Instant Tire Service Co
Walnut Ave
Miller
Miles
Parnes-Dickens CO
Tuscara
St. W
Ed's Tire Shop
Pennsylvania
Remington Cord Tires
Twelfth Street
Tire & Supply
Silvertown
Gockley’s Tire Service
Sixth St. NW
Cleveland & McKinley Ay
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