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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1920
Page
2
Writs to oppose a proposed bond measure in New York aims to unite private owners with taxicab and commercial auto firms against the bill. The action seeks to shield owners from a potential judgment for property damage claims while broad public backing is sought to halt the legislation.
A Ford one ton truck fitted with improvised four wheel front and rear flanges carried a passenger car with nineteen seats and a mail express baggage trailer on the Eilin and Allegheny line. The venture carried 29 passengers, 1147 pounds of mail and 40 pounds of express, totaling about 6165 pounds up a steep grade. Railroad officials plan a second improvised train next spring due to favorable results.
The statement cites the meat descriptive destination of the T. W. W. as referring to migratory workers, indicating a classification or label used in a specific context. The note emphasizes the term migratory workers without broader context or corroborating details.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co expands with a rim and wheel plant at Akron to produce 10,000 rims daily. The one story brick facility, 256 by 660 feet, will employ 600 workers and is expected to be finished by July 1. Adjacent land will host storage warehouses and 12 cantonment buildings for 1,009 soldiers, ready by June 1.
PB Parr of the Firestone Ship by Truck Bureau, citing 65 trucking centers, predicts rapid growth of highway trains: trucks hauling trailers could slash operating costs 20 to 40 percent on good roads. He notes doubled or tripled capacity and potential multi trailer hauls, while acknowledging bad roads as a current drawback and praising imminent road improvements.
Arrival of spring and the touring season prompt motorists to plan vacations by car. John D. Manafield of the Dart Motor Car Company says cars uncover new outing havens off the beaten path near every center. He notes economical trips, novelty destinations, and the adventure of discoveries on the road.
The eighth International 09 mile sweepstakes at Indianapolis Speedway awards 2245 points toward the 1920 driving championship under the American Automobile Association. First place earns 1000 points, with Indy receiving far more than other events on the 1920 calendar. The winner also contends for a cash prize near 10000 pounds raised nationwide by racing enthusiasts, adding incentive to triumph at Indianapolis.
Paris air line has carried 4000 passengers and over 64000 pounds of freight without an accident. Planes on this route have flown more than 6000 miles. Passenger fare is $60 and freight rates are 60 cents a pound. The rapid growth of aviation prompts broad comment and is seen as rivaling the automobile industry.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as essential for health, claiming it cleanses blood, supports stomach and kidneys, improves taste and digestion, and builds the system. It urges regular use and links to generations of benefit while contrasting with water and preparation routines.
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