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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1918
Page
7
An interview with Cyril Moller of Morris Adler Moller Co notes 1917 as a peak year for motor trucks. Production jumped from 9,500 in 1910 to 190,000 in 1917, driven by war demands and the shift from animal to motor transportation.
The piece argues farmers must buy motor trucks amid labor shortages, railroad congestion, and a push to boost food production. It cites 6.5 million farms and 700,000 tractors projected by 1928 as the motor truck market expands beyond horse haulage, with trucks aiding rapid transport and broader distribution.
Cannon Ball Automobile promotes generous credit to attract buyers in Quincy as reps Maston and Honey report strong local interest. Investors Maston Coleman and others toured Monroe City towns, while a regional dealer will be named soon. The plant in New Mexico is under construction and will soon produce a range of vehicles including a big six and a four cylinder model with delivery to local dealers within 30 to 99 days.
President Wilson urges railroads be mobilized under government control and calls for voluntary cooperation from auto users and manufacturers. J N Gunn of United States Tire argues economy should avoid wasting automobiles and tires, redirecting mileage from short to long hauls to ease railroad pressure. He notes postwar demand will revive auto markets, with factories pushed to higher efficiency as war products contract.
A. R. Forse of Fisk Rubber Co. warns that winter driving on frozen roads damages tires. Proper care includes cleaning cuts, plugging with pure gum rubber, and letting it harden. Small gashes can become large if untreated, but timely repair prevents issues.
Fiorida calls the peeade for the win ter months, but the railroads are una ble to care for the travel southward. People seeking railroad accommodations must go to Washington or St Louis and risk securing a berth. Often Washington arrivals wait days for openings and months of no train accommodations are reported.
The article notes the shift from rail travel to automobile trips to Florida as roads along the eastern coast and the Dixie Highway grow crowded with tourists. It predicts Florida will be less crowded this winter due to rising car use and motorists already on the road, reflecting motorists’ enjoyment of Florida’s winter scenery.
A new automobile freight service between Springfield and New York began December 31 to ease railroad congestion. A five ton truck will run in each direction, with plans to add more if successful.
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