Exports of American Automobiles Quadruple in 1922 Rise
Exports of U S automobiles more than double in nine months of 1922 versus 1921, with passenger cars and motor trucks rising sharply. Britain and Belgium receive large shares while Britain and Canada post strong gains. India up, while China Japan and the Philippines show slight declines. The decade ending 1921 saw about 650000 vehicles exported worth a billion dollars, with the United States producing over three fourths of world output.
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Totel
Department of Commerce
Great Britain
United States
Belgium
Canada
Australa
New Zealand
South America
British South Africa
India
Orient
China
Japan
Philippines
Dutch East Indies
Europe
Good Wages in Furniture Industry
A discussion on road funding outlines a $5,000,000 initial plan with a proposed $15,000,000 bond issue for roads to be considered by the next legislature. A committee including R A Doughty and W C Wilkinson proposes taxes on heavy trucks and bus fines to support road maintenance, with potential gasoline tax hikes.
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R. A. Doughty
Sparta
W. C. Wilkinson
Charlotte
John . Hill
Durham
W. A. McGirt
Willington
Frank Page
Road and furniture trade surge drives strong market outlook
The Sheraton Hotel notes plans to finish the good roads program while the organization remains intact as counties spend millions statewide. Exhibitors report booming business at a $1,000,000 building with many selling samples, and buyers from across America flocking for furniture amid material shortages and rising prices.
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Charles F. Long
America
Toronto
Canada
San Francisco
Cal
Road Opening Sparks Furniture Trade Surge in High Point
The High Point Furniture Company and rivals report shipments and orders soaring with capacity operations extended. Executives including J. W. Wilson and A. E. Tate cite double and triple growth, wage gains, and firm prices as demand expands into their next year. The broader town economy shows mills, hosiery, and office furniture firms operating at full tilt with new construction and a rail-logistics bottleneck affecting delivery.
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Tober
High Point Furniture Company
M. J. Wrenn
Kearn Furniture Company
W. B. Homas
Union Furniture Company
J. W. Wilson
Knox
R. B. Terry
Dalton Furniture Company
High Point
Mattress Company
John A Holmes
Alma Furniture Company
Hayworth Rolling Panel Company
UC. E. Hayworth
Myrtle Desk Company
H. W. Fraser
Royal Hosiery Mills
J. W. Keran
Crown Hosiery Company
H. Kearns
P. M. Dillon
Dillon Vitt Underwear Company
W. L. Smith
High Point Machine Works, Inc
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Michigan
North Carolina
W. D. Brooks
Lcal
Snow Lumber Company
Alvin B. Parker
Galax
H. T. Wadson
Amos
R. EF. Amos
W. C. Idol
Wachovia
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Chamber of Commerce
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Tomlinson Chair
London Zoo
J. Elwood Cox
Winston-Salem
State Highway Commission
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Commercial National Bank
Nore Carokina + Wig
Guilford County Highway Commission
Forsyth
Guilford
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