Transcontinental Journey Boom Draws Public Interest
The Indiana-Pacifi c tour book on the 4090 mile cross country trek by the Teavis-continental Empire and the Empire Company draws rising attention. Harlow Hyde and the Indiana Manufacturers’ association report many readers plan transcontinental journeys next summer. The work highlights high plains Rockies deserts and motivates dozens to prepare for long cross country treks.
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Indiana-Pacife
High Plains
Easten
Utah
Nevada
Plasgurea
Empire Company
Harlow Hyde
Mmnira Company
Indiana Manufacturers’ Sanodlation
Maxwell Car Sets 600 Mile Run Record
Maxwell Motor Company reports a 600 mile run in California completed by a Maxwell "25" touring car entered by W J Lucosue of Fresno. The average speed was 22.5 mph over 22 hours keeping the hood sealed. Fuel use was exceptional at 19.7 miles per gallon in hilly terrain under sealed bonnet rules.
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Maxwell Motor Company
California
W. J. Lucosue
Fresno
Paria
Lendum County Council
Notor Omnibup
London
Metropoltun
Animal Traction
Extra oil supply for long tours urged by motorists
An article advises motorists to carry an extra lubricating oil supply during long trips. It describes a three gallon tank fitted to the car frame with a dash pump to deliver oil into the crankcase, noting that brands vary and emergency stations may not stock the ideal oil.
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Chicago ‘Tribune
Cnet
Lubrication Devices and Car Care Innovations Highlighted
A discussion describes new lubrication methods for springs and tire repair gear. It covers a device that distributes lubricant with car movement, retrofits for inner tubes, patches, and side protectors, and a tire dough technique. Also notes a novelty headlight dimmer shutter and cautions about warm air tubes in carburetors for better combustion and fuel efficiency.
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Bill
Ilitls
Tate Toner
Tyke Tandy
Holmie
Special Maxwell Train To Carry Detroit Fans To Indy Race
Maxwell Motor Company officials announce a special Mivorell train for Detroit enthusiasts traveling to the SUCanila race in Indianapolis. The Detroit factory leads a strong delegation with a large Maxwell team aiming for performance on the track. Cars boast over 240 horsepower and are expected to exceed 100 mph on the straightaways.
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Maxwell Mintor Company
Indianapolis
Mave Company
Detroit
Tute Thaw
Tie Bis Avout
Root i
Devyner
Ray Marreyn
Maxwell Tages
Oakland Factory Housekeeper Sowing Up Production Lines
A description of the Oakland automobile plant highlights the role of a factory housekeeper who tracks stock on hand, including bolts, screws, fenders and thousands of other items, ensuring uninterrupted production. The piece cites exact quantities of paints, roast pits, lock washers, rivets, and other materials managed within the plant. It also touches on a split among Cincinnati dealers and notes efficiency records at Studebaker plants, including a long-time owner reporting minimal repair costs on a three-year car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Oakland
Swichouets
Querlin
Oakland Company
Auto Omnibus Gains Favor In Last Year
London traffic shifts show motor omnibuses and trams reshaping urban transit. Public road journeys total 4.785 billion in metropolitan London with 757 million by tram, 011 million by motor omnibuses, and 490 million by underground rail, while streetcars decline.
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London
London Trade Branch
Board of Trade
Cah
Trypa Anade
Siven Aa
Aed
Morvell Named Head of A A A Metropolitan Consulate
President J A Wilson of the A A has appointed Robert Lee Morrell head of the A A A metropolitan consulate, a group with over 2000 members, operating from the A A A national headquarters at 437 Fifth Avenue New York. Morrell brings long motoring experience, having served as chairman of the A A A reach board and held a similar post in the A G A where he was vice president.
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Morvell
Foreign Cars Ship To Indianapolis Race Field
Foreign car shipments for the Indianapolis 500 began as European entries prepare for May practice. Driver Jean Chassegue leads the European contingent in early trials at Brooklands with teammate plans to arrive mid May for the May 30 race.
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United States
Canada
London
England
Indianapolis
Brook Foads
Jean Chassegue
Oljow
Evely
Indianayalis
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East Munson Street
San Antonio
Texas
Phone Crockett
Maxwell Car
Gallen
Goodyear
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron, Ohio
MBIA
Bender
Insia
Parmlyde
Jeckeonville
Fis
Charteret
Suc-No Three
Cherlin
Cincinnati Automobile Dealers
Lyo
Studebaker
M. AL Holman
Cartersville
Holman
Lincoln Way
Caicago Heights
Alden
Edward Cull
Chicago Heights
Cull
Europa
G. W. Milton
Csiro
Manufac
Great Britain
jIn
H.H. Franklin
Franklin
Birdsong& Potchernick Lakesrooms
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Southern Motor Car Co
Postoffice
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