Graduated Car Tax Proposals Hit New York and Ohio
A New York Senate bill by W R Herrick would replace the Callan law with a graduated motor vehicle tax. Rates range from 50 cents to 1 per horsepower plus several weight and vehicle type adjustments. Ohio adds chauffeur exams and district examiners with a simple knowledge test. Also noted are elopement news and a 650 mile motorcycle trip by W Hoffman.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
W. R. Herrick
Herrick
Ohio
Secretary of State
Graves
Amed
Horace G. Williamson
Cincinnati
J. A. Lagour
Cleveland
Women to Sell Cars in Future Urban Markets
Arthur Holmes of the Franklin Automobile Company predicts women will increasingly buy and even sell cars in large cities. He argues women demonstrators boost confidence among female buyers and notes dealers have already taught women to drive, citing rising female purchases and features that simplify operation for independent drivers.
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Arthur Holmes
Franklin Automobile Company
Fire damages Petrolea plant in Ontario
The Petrolea Motor Car Company of Petrolea Ontario sustained a fire loss of 20000 dollars with 12000 dollars insured. Seven complete cars bound for shipment were burned. Owner William English contemplates rebuilding the plant or not.
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Petrolea
Petrolea Motor Car Company
Ontario
William English
Tire factory seek site in Lancaster Ohio
The Midgley Tire and Rubber Company led by Thomas H. Midgley of Columbus negotiates with Lancaster Ohio chamber of commerce to locate a tire factory there. President Henry Davis asks Lancaster citizens to subscribe 200000 dollars in stock to secure the project.
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Midgley Tire and Rubber Company
Thomas H. Midgley
Columbus
Chamber of Commerce
Lancaster
Ohio
Henry Davis
Cole Motor’s J F Richman gives workers a voice at the table
Indianapolis April 4 automobile industry figures praise Production Manager J F Richman of the Cole Motor Car Company for his open management style. He lets subordinates sit at the big table to share their views and problems, fostering loyalty and higher morale among workers.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. F. Richman
Cole Motor Car Company
Richman
Cole
Weidely Valve-in-Head Motor Promises Economy Boost
The Weidely valve-in-the-head motor eliminates push rods and heavy gears to cut weight and bulk. Its design places the valve mechanism directly at the engine front and mounts the radiator as a unified unit, aiming for maximum power at minimum cost.
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Weidely
Mr. Weidely
Recognition of 1913 License Tags by New Jersey
New Jersey Commissioner J. B. Lippincott advised state police to recognize 1913 New York license tags while awaiting 1914 tags. Connecticut and possibly nearby states may adopt the same courtesy for New York motorists.
Care Taken of Tire Determines Its Life
Goodyear stresses tire care by owners as crucial to mileage and low cost per mile. F A Henderson notes many motorists neglect tires while engines are watched. Company surveyed owners for tire care tips, reporting several strong replies like E E Robbins who gets 12,000 miles by rotating tires and carrying a spare.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
F. A. Henderson
Goodyear
Goodyear Company
E. E. Robbins
Cleveland
Ohio
Robbins
Heart History Shifts In Left Hand Drive Debate
In Springfield township Allen county Indiana a road bond measure passed by a landslide 212 to 29 to fund fourteen miles of stone roads as part of an effort to build one of the area’s best road systems. The piece also recounts an antiquated view on driving sides and a nod to the Chalmers Six design with an emphasis on safety features.
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Chalmers
Springfield Township
Allen County
Indiana
Allens County
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Nebraska
South Pw
W. Hoffman
Canton
U. S
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Motof Luce
Uheaten Bae Company
Detroit
Mich
Ford Manufacturing Company
Paris
Woolworth
Washington Monument
Toledo, Ohio
Saalae
J.c.b
Stewart Speedometer
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Woodward Carriage Company
St. Mary's St. Frank
Willys-Overland Company
Overland Delivery
Garford
Willys
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Alamo Auto Sales Company
Hilde
Praser Auto Supply CO
Jefferson & Travis
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