Pleasures of motor touring open to nation
A spirited call for Americans to embrace car travel beyond city trips. It extols touring as the nation’s discovery, noting widespread roads, supply points, and hotels improved for travelers. It highlights scenic regions from Berkshire to the Adirondacks, and urges readers to seek routes, maps, and information for cross country journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bome
Manonchumette
White Mountain
New
Lake Sharmap
Lake George
New York
Mohawk Valley
Catskills
Adirondacks
Kentucky
Carolina
California
Colo
Arizona
Blame It on the Tire Poem by Wilber D Veale
A humorous lament in verse about a man who blames mishaps on a tire. The speaker recalls using a failing tire on city streets and tracks, tearing through mud and debris, with repeated refrains blaming the tire for every setback. The piece ends by naming the speaker as Wilber D Veale.
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Oak
Wilber D. Veale
What You Should Take With You on That Tour
On extended trips prepare the car thoroughly by tightening bolts and changing oil. Pack emergency gear including inner tubes, patches, plugs, tire sleeves, tire levers, patches of mica, air pump, water bucket, tool kit, ropes, extra spark plugs, fuel, a water tank, medical kit, and sunburn protection.
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Oil Cape
Manila
Ambiguous Style Reflects Wealth and Responsibility
A fragmented reflection compares a carefree car owner and a man with hidden wealth, suggesting moral views on generosity and the burden of ownership. The text hints at values about money, responsibility, and social behavior without clear narrative details.
Donts For Motorists Do Not Overcrowd Your Car
Practical guidance for motorists advises against overcrowding vehicles, carrying unnecessary supplies, starting with a car not in prime running condition, racing trains, and neglecting extra tires or proper rain and cold weather preparation. Emphasizes respecting local regulations and prioritizing safety.
Guideposts for Automobilists in Oregon Tour Adverts
An Oregon feature extols the Goodrich road markers and Route guides guiding motorists through Oregon's scenic Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, Crater Lake, and more. It praises road signage, the Columbia Highway, and tourism promotion by state and federal agencies, urging motorists to explore See America First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Columbia Highway
Aitrand
Cow Country
Clatsop Beach
Agterta
Portland
United States
Gordon Falls
Sheprerd
Deachvlew River
Pendleton
Pendlaton
Wost
Pacific Coal States
Enst
America
Btate
Office of
Public Reade
Department of Agriculture
Jn Thin
Lin Engineers
Goodrich
Willamette Valley
Coos Bay
Rogue River
Grants Pass
Medford
Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake
Marble Halla
Alaska to Panama Auto Road Practical
A vision of a road linking Alaska with Panama Carnal and a parallel Vancouver to Los Angeles route. The plan envisions hotels garages and tourist aids at intervals along the entire length to support motor travel.
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Alaska
Panama
Panama Carnal
Vancouver
B.C
Los Angeles
Cal
Lana
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Grand Canyon
Yellowatane Park
Winwara Park
Yes
Charma
Ash
Aod
Oregon’s Scenic Motoring Tours
Astoria
Salem i
Brida
Dales
Lexington
War Department
Trowe-Roads
Kia County
B. PF. Goodrich Company
Natune
Cura
Wonders
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