Goodyear tire service stations urged for cost per mile drop
A 1920s era appeal from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company promotes service stations to extend tire life and cut costs per mile. It cites salvaging nine million tires last year from U S motorists, with potential annual savings of millions. The message emphasizes prevention, tire checks, pressure tests, and wheel alignment at stations to boost mileage and reduce high tire replacement costs.
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Nacivisal Automobile Chambers of Cunt
Goodyear Tirs and Rubber Company
Willys and the Overland comeback saga
In a vivid 1907 tale from The Nation and Forbes sources, John North Willys marshals a cash raid and a creditor negotiation to salvage the Overland car company. He seizes bank cash, rallies workers, and reshapes debts into preferred stock to avert collapse and restart production.
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John N. Wilys
Overland
Momdsay
Willys
Chitago
Jig
Herd
Iambes
Yroceet
Comming
John North Willys
Oy Inn
Franklin car economy tested across thousands of miles
Franklin tests show average gasoline mileage of 23.1 mpg and 25.6 mph on rough roads. Owners report 20 mpg for Series 9, with national averages near 10,000 miles per tire set. Dealers urge motorists to see demonstrations to cut operating costs and boost driving pleasure.
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Franklin
United States
Dart Motor Car Excels In Hill Climb Test Atchison
Testimony from local Dart dealer Mr Lines describes a hill climb near Atchison Kansas where a Dart line blue car powered by a dash tank with a protruding spout still climbed a steep grade without faltering. Observers at the Chicago show later corroborated the feat and praised the car's performance.
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Mr. Lint
Atchison, Kas
Lines
Sir Mansfield
Dart Motor Car Company
No Excuse for Poor Gasoline Says Distributor
C A Lines urges motorists to press Washington officials to adopt a standard for gasoline quality. He notes current tests rely on specific gravity, while vaporizing points better indicate performance. a formal standard would aid motorists and curb adulterated fuels.
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C. A. Lines
Incivil
Dart
Washington
Bureau of Standards
Bureau of Mines
Mwe
Lanes
Janes
Saxon Motor Plant Reopens After Fire Damage
Production resumed a week after the main Saxon plant was partly destroyed by fire. A new temporary factory on leased quarters, with 260 workers, was readied by night and day while the blaze smoldered. The service department continued work and dealers pledged loyalty, vowing support to meet shipment schedules as parts suppliers rushed in to refill destroyed stocks.
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Saxon
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Saxon Motor Car Corporation
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Darasen
Ads One Cent a Word They Bring Results
Classified notice promotes affordable advertising with one cent per word rates. Claims readers respond with quick results and businesses can place short notices to reach local customers. Provides no dates or specific names.
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Journal-Gazette
Ford
Brooklyn car owners school teaches operation and care
Bishop McCormick and Bishop in Brooklyn have opened two schools for car owners to ensure buyers understand their vehicles. Tuition is set to cover costs, and large classes indicate strong owner interest. Prof Frank J Burr, exengineering teachers at Cornell and Penn State, leads thorough instruction on car operation and parts care.
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McCormick & Bishop
Dodge Brothers
Brooklyn
Haive wUre
Haliet
Frank 4. Burr
Cornell University
Penn State
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