Automobile cost table shows low operating expenses for long trip
Seeley and Thayer completed a 9700 mile transcontinental drive in a Maxwell touring car and produced a formal table of motoring costs. The total trip expense was 275.47 including fuel food and repairs, with repairs totaling 14 for 10 000 miles and fuel economy exceeding twenty miles per gallon. The study argues driving costs are low and accessible to owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hagan
Milton J
Miriam Thayer Seeley
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Oregon
United States
Seeley
Maxwell
Miriam Seeley
Portland
Boston
American Automobile Association
Tire Alignment Inspection at Willys-Overland Factory
The article describes tire alignment testing at the Willys-Overland factory. Each wheel is inspected after assembly using a pivot mounted wheel and a roller with a marker to identify high spots and misalignment. The process ensures front and rear tires are aligned to minimize wear before wheels leave the assembly rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys-Overland Company
Willys- Overland
Willys-Overland
Tourism by Automobile Costs Less Than Rail Fares Across the Nation
The passage notes tourists traveling coast to coast by car for economic reasons, saving more than $100 compared to rail fares for the same distance. It highlights the growing practicality of automobile travel for long-distance tourism across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Royal Cord Tires Keep Deluxe Bus Schedule on Rail Like Route
W E Mason notes Royal Cord Tires are key to maintaining the El Dorado Stage Company schedule between Los Angeles and Bakersfield. Thirty two tires on eight coaches cover 3000 mile runs with minimal wear and only one repair from a bolt. Drivers praise the tires for steady performance in valley heat and mountain cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delux
el Dorado Stage Company
Los Angeles
Bakersfield
Cal
United States
W. E. Mason
California Vallys
She Loves Fight It Begins Selling Cars In Syracuse
Mrs. M. L. Gordon of the Onondaga Garage in Syracuse, a Liberty Motor Car Company unit, promotes selling cars as a thrilling challenge. She notes the shop handles repairs and a paint shop, caters to 6000 tourists each summer, and she enjoys the fighting spirit of expanding into car sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Gordon
Onondaga
Syracue
N. Y
Liberty Motor Car Company
L. N. Mitchell
Ready Cut Garage Steals the Show at Automobile Exhibit
Co. M. Cain, manager of Post Lumber Company, presented a Ready Cut garage attracting much notice in the annex at the automobile show.
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Co. M. Cain
Post Lumber Company
Chicago to Hold Used Car Show at Coliseum
Chicago dealers plan a May 5 13 used car exhibition at the Coliseum with the Chicago Automobile Trade Association. Hundreds of used cars will be displayed and sold directly from the floor, with some units likely selling at auction. A separate note mentions rider Calvin Lambert operating an Excelsi on a machine and steel banded tires for traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Automobile Trade Association
Calvin Lambert
Lambert
Maxwell
Maxwell Company
Motorcycle Conquers Inaccessible Capistrano Hill
A western hill near Los Angeles long deemed impassable to motor vehicles has been conquered by a motorcycle rider. The feat marks a notable breakthrough in tackling the difficult Capistrano Hill.
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Capistrano Hill
Los Angeles
Cal
City whispers spark trade in hair goods
A fragment notes a man claiming a wife has the city’s finest hair to boost sales. The pair discuss whether he deals in hair lotions and if the man is using flattery to entice a purchase. The brief hints at a local hustle around beauty products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan
Houston
Ost
Dayton Savings Highlight Municipal Gasoline Deals
Milwaukee officials regret not following Dayton Ohio's lead in a five year Standard Oil gasoline contract for city cars and ambulances. Dayton pays about 9 cents a gallon, while Milwaukee faces 26 to 27 cents. Milwaukee uses over 100 gallons daily. A wood suitable for match manufacture has been found on the Atlantic seaboard.
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Milwaukee
Municipal Purchasing Bureau
Dayton
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Atlantic Seaboard
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