Alcohol for Autos Postwar Fuel Plan and Benzol Mix
After the war the French government plans to market at least 22,000,000 gallons of alcohol for automobile use. A 50 50 mix with benzol is deemed suitable with minor carburetor changes, while an anticipated 15 million gallons of benzol may also be available. Rubber firms in Akron pledge full support for the Third Liberty Loan drive, with Goodyear’s W D. Shilts leading local fundraising efforts.
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Akron
Ohio
Goodyear Rubber Company
Motor trucks push progress in wartime transport evolution
The piece traces the shift from horse and rail to motor trucks as the latest transport agent. It cites Goodyear demonstrations of 1500 mile winter trips on pneumatic tires, showing trucks relieve railroad congestion and enable rapid short hauls despite blizzards and difficult road conditions.
Diamond T Trucks Delivered On Own Power
Joe Walsh of Clem Motor Car Company says Diamond T trucks are capable of overland delivery in government train form, starting from Chicago to Detroit. Five standard 1-2 ton Diamond T trucks moved by American Express Company will run to Detroit, overcoming snow and mud with no mechanical adjustments. Michigan set aside 5 million dollars to improve motor truck routes, aiding overland shipments and local supplies. Diamond T plans several large orders from eastern and western points within 500 miles of Chicago, including War Department divisions for naval and infantry transport.
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Dumnond VW
Chicago
Formiuti
Sid Joe Walsh
Clem Motor Car Company
Dianoud ‘T
Detroit
American Express Company
Xpress Company
Diamond T Company
Naval, Ordnance and Infantry Divisions
War Department
Undefeated 19th Regiment's Long Service to 1917
The Nineteenth Infantry's history spans battles from Jonesboro to Manila. It split into three regiments, served in Arkansas and Louisiana reconstruction, fought Indians in Kansas, and fought in the Philippines before 1917. Leaders and officers are named. post assignments include Fort Sam Houston and Galveston.
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Jonesboro
Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga
Augusta
Newport Barracks
Little Rock
Ark
Indiana Territory
Nineteenth Infantry
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Ater
Twenty Eighth
Nineteenth
Col. C. A. Smith
Arkansas
Louisiana
Fort Lyon
Col
Indian Territory
Kansas
Missouri
Sappa Creek
Kan
Dull Knife
Lewis
Bradford
Tig
Spottsylvania
James H. Bradford Jjr
Bradford Jr
Central Department
Chicago
Twenty-third Infantry
New Mexico
Department of Texas
Fort Clark
San Antonio
Florida
Texas
Alabama
Great Lakes
Fort Wayne
Mich
Maine
Porto Itico
Adjuntas
Utuade
Gener Henryts
Meade
Wade
Pence
Sudlon
Ition
Belos
Lubegon Ani
Geangan Tun
Ather Ba
Cebu
San Ancisco
Philippines
Wiest
Fort Sam Houston
Galveston
John Mek. Pruyn
Efe
Port Sam T Houston
G. T. Ries
U7 Cit. Lk
Macon
Y. . Harer
N. Seilugyi
Fort San Houston
M. Ft. Waltz
H. V. Wiss
L. L. Kotzebue
G. Hl. Bradley
LR. Dalam
T. C. Holmes
William C. Nelson
Hf. Ottzenn
R. Brieselton
M. M. Bernard
Wax Models Guide Liberty Six Car Design
The article compares Liberty Six car planning to British naval practice of building wax ship models. A full wax replica of the Liberty car was made to test and refine seats, pedals, controls, body lines, and overall appearance. The process aimed to ensure comfort, precise control placement, and a striking streamlined look, influencing future auto design. It notes dates for the 1918 National Accessory Show in Chicago and a Goodyear truck transit demonstrating rapid crosscountry movement.
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Liberty
Bond
Cline & CO
Travis
E. Travis St
Stephens Salient Six
Navarro St
Crockett
Benton Davies
L. A. Rockhill
Goodyear Tire & H Rubber Company
Expres
Boston
Mass
Flockhill
Lincoln Highway
Goodyear
Walsh
Millican-Brewer Radiator Co
S. Flores St
France
South Texas
Nash Motors Co
Nash Motor Cars and Trucks
Avenue D
Harry L. Miller
Liberty Six
Istic
Chilcago
Colieum
Ling
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Miass
Hyatt
Jack W. Neal & Son
South Flor
Libert
Johnston Motor CO
Avenue C
Ford Dealers
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