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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1925
Page
10
1924 motor truck production nearly matches the 1923 banner year with an estimated 370 000 units after December projection. Year end totals reflect trucks and buses together, noting a spring to summer slump followed by a strong autumn surge. The rise in commercial vehicle use for passenger service also dominates the year’s trend.
A National Automobile Chamber of Commerce bulletin states the auto industry, with over 3 million workers and 750 thousand carloads shipped annually, anchors national prosperity. It notes the sector’s large use of plate glass, aluminum, and iron steel as major economic drivers.
The Central Buick Company located at 2917 2919 Central Ave operates as a car dealer offering Buick vehicles and related services to local customers.
Rail leaders recognize potential for motor coach feeder lines to rail heads though few will parallel or replace steam routes. Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railroad already sells round trip tickets usable by rail or motor coach between cities. Boston on Ashburnham branch plans to boost motor coach service as it drops rail on short haul lines. Boston and Maine cites profit duty to stockholders as reason to abandon unprofitable branches.
Taxicab business shows higher standards and efficiency after rate battles in many cities. Solo operators are replaced by reliable company operations. American manufacturers retain dominance in taxicab production with strong export demand, including large shipments to England and Japan last year.
A National Automobile Chamber of Commerce bulletin argues world needs more motor transportation. It notes Europe shows bias against full railway reach, while Australia, the Orient, South America and Mexico expand activity. Mexico plans a US delegation this winter to study motor travel as 1924 highway plans progress.
Mechanical improvement of the commercial motor vehicle continued to absorb attention of engineers during the past year. Lead developments include increased power for acceleration and brake power for deceleration, trailers and semi-trailers, demountable bodies, six wheeled vehicles with a third axle, pneumatic tires and shock absorbing devices, and refinements of the motor coach for long distance intercity travel.
Uniform road signs hand signals and driver exams curb motor fatalities says National Automobile Chamber of Commerce. Traffic safety committee cites survey progress. 1925 fatalities expected to fall with measures like safety zones special traffic courts and school education. New university buildings costing 5 million dollars rise at Johannesburg South Africa.
An Atlanta Ga advertisement touts Creomulsion as a medical discovery with twofold action to soothe and heal inflamed membranes and destroy germs from colds and chronic coughs. It claims creosote as key, offers guaranteed satisfaction and money refund if relief isn’t achieved, and urges readers to ask their druggist.
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