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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1918
Page
5
A historical piece argues the motor car industry ranks third in US output and is vital to employment, rails, steel, and related sectors. It warns against curtailing automobile production, noting wide economic ripple effects and the need to support road building, farm delivery, and wartime mobility.
Representatives from major auto firms met in Washington with the War Industries Board and the Fuel Administration to discuss war needs and government support. The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, with 117 member manufacturers, proposes a voluntary 30 percent reduction in unfinished passenger car schedules for the current year, seen as acceptable to all parties. The industry continues to support war work including Liberty motors aircraft equipment trucks ambulances munitions gun carriages tractors and tanks.
Canadian forces in German East Africa credit Goodyear tires with enabling British military advances. Roads were rough and brushy with stumps, turning many routes into makeshift paths. Reports describe tires enduring long milages with some soldiers writing to praise the service and claim 5000 mile experiences.
A Vienna dispatch notes Czech farmers in Bohemia barely respond to potato and grain distribution rules. Central Austrian control over Bohemia is seen as weak, with Prague officials doubting Hungary's consent to more fats and flour. The Austro-Hungarian government faces a precarious supply situation.
Visiting baskets devised in Fairbanks Alaska to aid the Red Cross funds are filled with food clothing or useful items each tagged with a price. Messengers carry the baskets house to house and housewives buy from the contents often adding more items to the basket collection.
Spain, under a WWI accord with the United States, receives mules and blankets while American automakers can ship cars but not tires to neutral countries. Britain barred crude rubber and forced a $5,000,000 bond to ensure compliance. Tires sent with cars abroad are stored as contraband until proper assurances are given, a policy aimed at choking German war efforts despite harming neutral trade.
Farmers nationwide witnessed the utility of motor trucks as rail congestion and equipment shortages pushed more trucks onto farms. Large hauls on paved and rural roads impressed buyers and gave trucks strong advertising. Manufacturers see farmers as rising prospects for future sales due to demand for faster work and better efficiency.
In parliament minister Nakashoi said the American steel ban hurts Japan's shipbuilding and other key industries. He noted Japan could source steel from Averton if it released tonnage to the US, but he refused to endanger Japan’s trade. He remained optimistic that by a certain date Japan would produce all required steel.
An analysis by D E Colp of the Texas Good Roads association argues that improved roads cut fuel use and vehicle wear. It estimates the San Antonio to Austin post road reduced gasoline per trip from eight to five gallons, with broader traffic and fuel savings totaling over $800,000 net, plus time and maintenance benefits.
Jurors and witnesses in Karl W. Fare's county court are to be paid with war savings or thrift stamps unless they object. The judge recently sold a quantity of the stamps in court and expects to dispose of a large amount in this manner.
Members are summoned to Elke home on Monday afternoon March 8 at 2 50 for the funeral of neighbor Julius Jorepee.
The Pan Motor company markets the Pan car as a fast, stylish vehicle under 1600 dollars with a new Saint Cloud Minnesota factory planned to greatly increase output. Features include a combination tank with five compartments water food supplies refrigeration and unique alerts for overheating. The car uses Continental motor self starter and high class equipment.
Drewer Thurman says alfalfa from the tide section is outstanding with about 1000 cars sold to eastern and southern points over five weeks in Douglas. Some $25,000 remains with the Thur Days Agency as revenue from the crop moves through local channels.
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