Oldsmobile Factory Output Surges Toward War Levels
Industry sources note rapid restoration of postwar production at Lansing plants. W H Owens says shipments of passenger cars began within days after allocations resumed, followed by the Economy Truck. Edward Ver Linden states April first output will exceed prewar records, with strong demand for six and eight models as officials anticipate full quota. Oklahoma voters face restrictions on women at polling places, while women show they can learn marking ballots, influencing municipal results.
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W. H. Owens
W. N. Owens Auto
Oldsmobile
Lansing
Owens
Edward Ver Linden
Oklahoma
REO Speed Wagon Shines in Macon Rural Demonstration
W. Feinenean of Freo Cars reports the REO Speed Wagon placed first on all four demonstration runs under the Macon Chamber of Commerce. Four routes out of Macon carried merchandise from local factories, with trucks delivering loads and receipts issued at loading and delivery. The test aimed to show motor trucks' railroad substitutes in long routes, and REO led across all trials.
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Willam Feinneen
Freo Cars
W. C. Parker
Top Muto Car Company
Macon, Ga
Chamber of Commerce
Teo
Macon
Mission to lay out golf course in Yosemite
The Interior Department asked Secretary Franklin K. Lane to study plans for a Yosemite National Park golf course. The project would attract visitors who want a vacation spot with a links style course.
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Yosemite
San Francisco
Yosemite National Mark
Franklin K. Lane
Cadillac Repaired After 82000 Mile Endurance
A Cadillac repaired after 82000 miles and three salvage awards won first prize at a 1919 France auto show. Sergeant Samuel J. Tennatt recalls driving the car through Verdun and the Argonne in the AEF. Female voters expected to be pivotal in the next U.S. presidential race.
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First Army
France
Gadac
Samuel J. Tennatt
U. S. Marine Corps
Tam
Washington, D. C
A.B. P. Tt
Verdun
Chateau Thierry
Soissons
Nancy
Toul
Salons
St. Mihiel
Argonne
U.S
Carenautecos
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Plains Auto Company
Buick
Cadillac
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Firestone
Willys-Knight and
Overland
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FORD
OUR Service
Hank-Keslar Motor CO
Thames
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