Welcoming motorists urged to boost town trade
James Shoemaker of Billings and Great Falls urges local merchants to actively welcome motorists to capture their passing trade. He notes motorists spend at garages, hotels, druggists, and stores, and that towns with cordial welcomes encourage travelers to stop, eat, rest, and buy supplies. He also stresses road upkeep and proper oil for road longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shoemaker
Billings
Great Falls
Studebaker
California Sets Pace in Oiling Roads and Other States Follow
The piece notes 2 333 000 miles of U S roads with 262 400 miles surfaced and argues most roads are dirt. It discusses oiling methods from California to reduce dust and mud, stressing proper drainage grading and suitable oil to seal the earth and bind the surface.
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California
U. S
United States
Central States
Coal oils may power autos as gasoline fades
Widespread work to perfect kerosene fueled engines could end gasoline as the common auto fuel. Experts argue near success with kerosene carburetors, needing patent cooperation and factory backing to prevent European firms from pulling ahead.
Gasoline Pipe Looping Affects Air Locks And Breakage
A passage explains that looping or bending a gasoline feed pipe to avoid rigidity can trap air and interrupt fuel flow after tank filling unless enough gasoline adds pressure to push out trapped air. Horizontal loops prevent air locks, while complete looping also guards against crystallization and pipe breakage.
Montana Plans State Chamber to Promote Growth and Tourism
A statewide campaign to publicize Montana’s advantages for small investors and capitalists will organize a state chamber of commerce. Delegates from every county will meet in Great Falls to form bylaws and set a spring Greater Montana convention.
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Montana
Chamber of Commerce
Great Falls
Greater Montana
Chambers of Commerce
Helena
Anaconda
Louis Newman
A. J. Breitenstein
Newman
Montana Chamber of Commerce
United States
Mr. Newman
Alps
Glacier Park
Montana Rockies
Colorado
Cascade County
Belgium
Chamber of Commerce of
Washington
First wheeled vehicle arrives in Montana led by Father DeSmet
In 1841 Father DeSmet brought one wagon and four carts from St Louis on his second expedition arriving near Stevensville after six months. The oxen drawn convoy, the first seen by local Indians, helped avert hostilities as tribes marveled at the odd machines. Studebaker later tops speed on rail. Helena plans a $100000 theater to host major road shows with managers Steege and circuits Hippodrome Ackerman Harris Pantages.
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Montana
Father DeSmet
West
St. Louis
Stevensville
Helena
William Steege
Hippodrome
Ackerman & Harris
Auto On Rails Tour Sparks Railroad Inspection
The Maryland and Pennsylvania railroad bought a Studebaker tour car with substituted wheels and uses it to run over steel rails on inspection tours.
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Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Studebaker
Clean the check valves for oil pump lubrication
Check valves that control oil flow through the pump with pressure feed lubrication should be cleaned occasionally to ensure positive operation.
Montana News Tour: New Projects and Incidents
Reports from towns across Montana include Fort Benton spending 40000 on a project, a fatal auto accident near Carter, and 1000 acres sold at 15 per acre near Carter. Other items note winter courses at Denton, muster out plans for the Second Montana, and new chairmanship in Laurel.
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Fort Benton
C. M. Forest
Carter
Bozeman
Alpheus Badgley
Montana
Belgrade
Washington
Chicago
Frank Hitchcock
Taft
Denton
Frank Kelling
Helena
Fort Harrison
Harlem
Hanover
Moore
State Railroad Commission
Butte
Billings
W. S. Greybull
O. M. Wold
Helene Wold
Laurel
Wyoming
Denver
J. A. Halter
Montana Auto School Offers Day and Evening Classes
Montana Automobile School in Butte markets three daily class periods morning afternoon and evening with reasonable terms. Free catalogue available upon request from 1278 Main Street.
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Montana Automobile School
Main
Butte
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Western Accident and Indemnity Co
Banks OF
America
Accident and Health Insurance
Plate Glass Insurance
Otel
Hells
Aly
M. N. A—Wk
Automobile School
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