Rubber supply and demand in the early rubber age
Akron report outlines dwindling raw rubber supplies and rising demand amid population growth. It highlights 1917 projections of plantation and native rubber output, costs, and potential substitutes like Texlan, with Goodrich Co. aiming to lower tire prices and boost rubber availability while shaping the future of rubber's role in industry.
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Goodrich Co
Risei Ryan
Goetrieb Company
Etalive Rubber
Ealy
Phus
Mbber
Coy
Texlan
Goodzieh Company
Maxwell Non stop Car Gives Wonderful Service
The famous non stop Maxwell, famed for rolling 22 000 miles in 54 days, returns to Los Angeles after a Southern California tour via the Mexican border and Arizona. Charles C. Miller led the drive, reporting endurance through desert heat and rugged roads, with the car registering over 80 085 miles and surpassing the world circumference by more than 3 000 miles.
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Los Angeles
Cifitaraia
Mexican
Arizona
Maswell
Metor
Daye
Charles C. Miller
Maxwell Motor Co
Los 4 Sala
California
Miller
Maxwell
Nymar
Local Auto Gossip and Deliveries Highlight Week
West Side Motor Company received two loads of Reos but demand outpaced supply, sending three drivers to Lansting by train to bring back vehicles. Maxwell touring cars and Ford models were delivered, with several individuals named in sales and ownership shifts. Huppmobile agent Martin Spoort gains control of the dealership alongside his father. 1916 Indians and side cars arrived. more shipments expected early next week.
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West Side Motor Company
Deiiand
Lanstng
Reos
Charles Sehrmidt
Charles Ervin
Robert Mumbach
Theen
Romain Bonshe
F Motor Company
Maxwell
Cole
Ca, Clark & Son
Fragmentary Travel Log Elements Hit Roads Between Cities
OCR fragment references a journey from San Bernardino to Los Angeles describing blinding blasts and nonstop satisfaction. It notes 807 miles and fifteen hours with poor roads and a halt, detailing a long trip and travel conditions.
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Etig
San Bernadino
Los Angeles
Indian Motorcycles Supply Border Patrol Units
Citizens of Springfield contributed to a fund for motorcycles used by the Second Regiment M. Ve My unit along the border. The Hendrix Mayville area offered immediate machine supply regardless of funds status. Fisk Rubber Co. outfits all tire lines with Red Coy motorcycles at no charge.
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Fisk Rubber Cy
Battery Tips Warn Car Owners Against Overloads
A historical notice advises car owners not to overload batteries with high power accessories. It explains how manufacturers select batteries to match the electrical load and warns that extra devices can shorten battery life if compatibility is ignored.
Mrs Mira Tae Lee Granted 6000 Alimony in Divorce
In Cincinnati on July 15, Mrs Mira Tae Lee of Chendale was granted a decree of divorce from George G Tive, agent of Helios Battery Review. Judge Toffinin ordered the husband to pay 6000 in alimony, 5000 in support, and a $20 fee for legal costs.
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Without Storage Battery Co
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Ralston Paint Store
Schipper Jewelry CO
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Main Street
Calvin Brown
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