National Automobile Chamber of Commerce Pushes for Standard Treads
Reeves met Washington officials and wagon makers to press for universal standard tread sizes for horse drawn wagons and early motor vehicles. Southern Georgia and northern Florida lead the push as road improvements and industry cooperation promise universal tread adoption next year. National Chamber figures show 665,824 pleasure vehicles and 37,700 trucks produced, valued over 523 million dollars, with total motor vehicles in use estimated around two million.
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Agricultural and Stock Show Promises Bigger Event Next Week
The Dothan tair promises a larger agricultural and stock exhibition next week, aiming to rebound from a poor year caused by the European war and low cotton prices. Adverse weather threatens the event’s success.
Roceny Mountain Cyclone Publication Fumbles with Typeface
The Roceny Mountain Cyclone intends to publish but complains of missing type letters and printing delays. The editors acknowledge repeated misspellings and vow to proceed despite equipment and supply issues while maintaining the paper’s whirling, fashion driven style.
Dodge Plant Boosts Town Population in Detroit Area
Detroit Aug 7 1910 census shows Thumtramek village near Detroit rising from third to first class due to Dodge Brothers plant. The thriving auto maker now employs over 9000 men, spurring mail delivery improvements and higher post office salaries.
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Dixie Magneto First for Twelves
The Splitder Electrical Co. of Newark New Jersey led in the market with a new Dixie magneto for twelve cylinder cars. The instrument is described as a launch style and instrumental in starting the nationwide adoption of magneto ignition for twelves.
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Splitder? Electrical Co
Netwark
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Ford Tractor Appears At State Fairs But Misleading Label
Reports say a light tractor labeled The Ford Tractor has shown at central and northwestern state fairs and in Central Illinois. Investigations reveal these tractors are not from the Ford Motor Co of Detroit but from a Minneapolis company using the Ford name to attract buyers.
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