Franklin car dealer credits novelty ads with sales surge
W M Phillips, Lexington Franklin dealer, drove a car from the factory to Lexington with a newspaper observer and daily mileage telegrams. Heavy ads spurred talk as mileage reached 30.8 miles per gallon, leading to rapid orders. In a week he sold more Franklins than in any similar period, selling thirteen cars in six days. Washington data show only one eighth of US roads improved, totaling 2 478 952 miles with 299 138 miles surfaced.
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W. M. Phillips
Lexington
Phillips
Official Observer
Orsane
Washington
United States
Big Fleet of Reo Trucks Shipped on One Train
A train of 33 cars from Lansing to Fort Worth carried 100 Reo speed wagons with four cars of accessories, signaling a new era in truck haulage. The shipment, the largest single consign ment to a private firm, targets oil fields and farmers in the Southwest, with rapid unloading to clear embargo constraints.
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Lansing
Mich
Fort Worth
Texas
Southwest
Reo
New York Auto Show to Be Held January 3 to 10
Event marks the twentieth anniversary of the National Automobile Shows with a rare double header combining the motor truck show and the passenger car show. Space constraints forced the use of Grand Central Palace and the Eighth Coast Artillery Armory for displays. The article highlights the trucking industry’s growing role, service networks, and highway transportation discussions planned with the shows. It notes a Motor League of Louisiana campaign for $20,000 in good roads publicity and lists large-scale truck delivery fleets and state registrations backing the sector’s expansion.
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New York
Grand Central Palace
New York Show
Eighth Coast Artillery Armory
Chicago
Lenses and Automobile Controlling Devices Described
A compressed description credits State Highway Commissioner S. Sadler with directing a study of automotive control devices and lens systems. The text references the B lamp as the cell filament vacuum lamp and notes the V filament gas filled or nitrogen lamp, indicating a technical discussion on headlamp technology.
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S. Sadler
Global Motor News Snapshot From 1920 Era
Gasoline priced at 75 cents a gallon in Buenos Aires. Mexico totals 18 000 motorcars. Early 1895 vehicles were labeled motorcycles. Calcutta counts 4000 private cars and 500 taxicabs. Michigan projects 225 000 licensed cars by year start. About 20 percent of New York State autos are farmer owned. Massachusetts Highway Commission reports 2 460 024.44 dollars this year. New York City horses fell from 108 000 to 76 000 in three years. German and Austrian car makes barred at Paris Motor Show. Passenger cars in use could encircle the United States end to end. First American electric car in Paris appeared in 1986. Truck makers expect 125 000 trucks in 1920. King Albert of Belgium bought an American touring car during his visit. August exports: 289 passenger cars and 26 motor trucks to Japan. Scotland market days see few farm carts due to high motor car demand. New law in Massachusetts requires mirrors on taxicabs and trucks. Latest motor truck output includes a 15 ton refrigerator tractor and trailer for a St Louis packing firm.
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Buenos Aires
Mexican Republic
Calcutta
India
Michigan
New York State
Highway Commission of Masachusetts
Albert
Belgium
Japan
Scotland
Massachusetts
St. Louis
John N Willys Acquires Interest in Republic Motor Truck
John N Willys purchases a block of Republic Motor Truck Company stock in Alma Michigan and will become a director. The acquisition is stated to be an individual interest by Willys and not linked to any other Willys organization.
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John N. Willys
Republic Motor Truck Company
Alma
Michigan
Willys
Republic Company
New Windshield Cleaner Promises Rain Free Glass
Alexander and Scott introduce a new wind shield cleaner named the Ranyraser. The old fashioned eraser treated with a chemical solution repels rain and snow for a day after rubbing the windshield. It needs no attention once applied and lasts indefinitely. Free demonstrations offered at 315 Chestnut Street for car owners bringing their vehicles to the store.
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Alexander
Scott
Chestnut Street
Over 2 000 Cars Stolen in State
State Highway Department reports 2,049 automobiles stolen in 1919 with only 272 recovered. The 1919 automobile code imposes up to 5,000 dollars and 10 years jail for theft. Records show 1,352 thefts after the new law.
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State Highway Department
Automobile Division
Ford
Briscoe
Buick
Cadillac
Chalmers
Chandler
Chevrolet
Dearborn
Dodge
Essex
Franklin
Haynes
Hudson
Hupmobile
Maxwell
Mercer
Mitchell
Marmon
National
Oakland
Oldsmobile
Overland
Packard
Paige
Studebaker
Stutz
Velie
Willys-Knight
Erie County
Connecticut
Boston
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Apperson Bros Share Profits Boost Labor Incentive
Apperson Bros Automobile Co shifts profit sharing to 25 percent of year net profits beyond wages. Workers receive end of year dividend. Weekly pay envelopes feature homely business philosophy notes. The plan improved production volume and quality by tying personal cost of mistakes to workers.
Clean Spark Plugs Save the Battery, Says Kent
A local Willard expert, Mr Kent, argues that clean spark plugs reduce battery wear. Dirty carbon on plugs causes extra work for the magneto ignition, forcing faster engine turning and heavier battery use. Regular weekly cleaning eases starting and shortens engine spin time, aiding sugar industry motor trucks in Cuba.
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Mr Kent
Willard
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Sts
Harrisburg
Geo. G. McFarland
Pres
REX Garage
Motor League of
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California
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Keystone Sales CO
Market Street
Commonwealth of
Maximum Co
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Sescessereses
Warner
Ewes
Shaler Roadlighter
Legalite
New York State Automobile Association
Apperson Bros
Cuba
Coats
Forry
Penn
Harris
C. A. Fair
East End Mulberry Street Bridge
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Joseph Alexander
Alexander & Scott
Chestnut St
Hart
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