Federal Truck Rescued After Ice Breaks Off Inland River
A three and one half ton Federal truck owned by contractor F. J. Burns became mired when the rear wheel sank into honeycombed ice on the Kootenal river near Port Hill while hauling ore. Burns attached a steel cable to a derelict ferry and with four horses towed the truck ashore after multiple attempts, the magneto and engine were dried and the truck was later used to haul logs. No injuries reported.
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Spokane
Porthill
F. J. Burns
Idaho Continental
Mr. Burns
Kootenal River
Burns
Franklin Automaking Venture in Syracuse Emerges
A new corporation formed in Syracuse on January 1 the Franklin Die Casting Corporation signals a historic shift in American industry. The Franklin company began by Quittings using Shin prose a method that produced irregular parts without prior machining. By 1962 H H Franklin Manufacturing expanded from die casting to automobile production while maintaining separate die casting and automobile divisions. The Syracuse plant with about 4 490 workers will pursue expansion as the two manufacturing paths diverge to fuel growth.
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Syracuse
New York
Franklin Die-Casting Corporation
A. Franklin
H. H. Franklin Maufacturing Company
Ale
Nown
Din
Proprationy in newly fords now on hand for ward
Fragmentary text describes plans and steps for corporation actions, erection of buildings away from an automobile factory, and mentions Franklin factory area and a grant. The readable lines reference women and a quarter of a battery ago, but the meaning is unclear.
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Franklin
Dort automobiles dominate Detroit car scene
In Detroit a survey notes Dort cars are widespread among owners while service issues persist. John D. Mannthol, head of the auto company, states most owners visit service facilities only when necessary, with around five percent of owners frequenting workshops monthly. The piece attributes this to construction costs, car quality, and owner responsibility.
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Kelty
Court Cira
Skye John Db
Mannthel
Sulex Manaster
Art Motoe Chg Company
Dart
Clever Friend Feature Sparks Talk of Miss Patere Portrait
A brief Boston Transcript item notes a witty remark about a homely Miss Patere’s portrait and how the speaker drew her into discussing men who might have married, revealing social humor of the era.
Asy Riding Qualities of Cole Are Told of
The piece reviews Cole Adare's riding traits and equipment, noting practical aspects and the influence of experience on control. It references Hartford and Dike Cité as local anchors, with mentions of gear, containment, and the role of a rider’s health in performance.
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Asy
Cole
Cattle Man Reports 7000 Miles on One Chevrolet Tire
Jown Moree of Alamo California claims a record of 7000 miles with a Four-Ninety Chevrolet on the original tires. He travels through California Nevada and Oregon in the cattle business. Moree says over half the distance ran on poor Nevada and Oregon roads yet the tires kept going. He asserts fuel economy of just over 25 miles to the gallon.
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Jown Moree
Alamo
Calif
California
Nevada
Oregon
One-Ton Truck Profits for Los Angeles Transfer Firm
Active Transfer Company of Los Angeles reports a net profit of 116.59 from August 23 to November 21, 1919 on its Chevrolet one ton truck. The truck logged 4640 miles, with operating expenses totaling 710.70 covering oil gasoline repairs and driver costs. Revenue for the period reached 1827.50.
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Active Transfer Company
Loss Angeles
Chevrolet
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Hitory
Venture
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Eas
Mexico City
Philippines
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Rhea Quality
West Court St
Detroit
Hartford
Los Angeles
F.O. B
Western. Auto Co
DORT
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Pendleton Auto Co
Pennsylvania
Pendleton Rubber & Supply CO
WM. Dunn
East Court Street
Oldfield
Brunswick
Goodrich. Tires and Automobile Accessories
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