Lincoln Highway route unsettled says President Joy in Detroit
President Joy states reports of a final Lincoln Highway route are false and outlines factors guiding routing, including scenic and historic interest, population centers, rail connections, and cost. He notes broad public interest from multiple states and says a route announcement is forthcoming. Lincoln health dept uses motorcycles in Lincoln Neb for health work and inspections.
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Detroit
Mich
Joy
West
Middle West
Abraham Lincoln
Canada
Maine
South Carolina
Michigan
Hydrogen peroxide unlocks kerosene as clean fuel
George Selden of Rochester credits a peroxide treatment that lets kerosene burn cleanly in engines with no smoke or deposits. The method requires simple handling and can use standard carburetors with wide air adjustment. Exhaust gas may heat the carburetor, enabling broader kerosene use in gasoline engines.
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George Selden
Rochester
N. Y
Selden
Mirror mirrors warn drivers at Narrows curve in Bedford
The Hoffman Garage in Bedford Massachusetts installs a large angled mirror at the Narrows to let motorists see beyond the dangerous curve. The device improves visibility day and night and has been shared with Massachusetts motor associations for possible placement at other hazardous curves.
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Hoffman
Bedford
Mass
Massachusetts
Morris Drug President Praises Motorcycle Delivery Vehicle
The president of Morris Drug Company in Emporia Kansas says the motorcycle is a cheap quick and reliable delivery vehicle. The remark highlights a shift toward motorcycle use for errand runs and local deliveries.
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Morris Drug Company
Emporia, Kan
National Road Congress Sets Stage for Legislation Day
Detroit hosts the American Road Congress the week of September 29 under AAA and AHA auspices with National Roads Legislation Day featuring three Joint Committee on Federal Aid members Senator Claude Swansen Oregon speaker Bourne and Missouri vice chairman Shackleford. Road Users Day follows with George Diehl leading plans and inviting the National Grange to send speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
A. A. A. National Good Roads Board
American Automobile Association
American Highway Association
General Good Roads Associations
National Association of Road Materials and Machinery Manufacturers
American Road Congress
Joint Committee of Congress
Jonathan P. Bourne
Oregon
Dorgey W. Shackleford
Missouri
Claude Swansen
Virginia
Representative Shackleford
House of Representatives
George C. Diehl
National Grange
The
Grange
Chicago entry list for Elgin auto races August 29 30
Entries from Chicago include Harry Grant driving William Ziegler's Isotta among stars for Elgin on August 29 30 with entries received. N H Van Sicklen reports Mercer nominations for Savannah meet. De Palma and Wishart set to race in three events the grand prix Vanderbilt and Savannah Challenge.
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Chicago
Harry Grant
William Ziegler
Isotta
Elgin
Grant
N. H. van Sicklen
Savannah
Mercer
de Palma
Wishart
Toledo City Council Passes Foot Traffic Ordinance
The Toledo city council approved an ordinance regulating pedestrian movement at street corners to curb traffic issues. Traffic officers are enforcing the rule as part of the effort to ease congestion. Edward Holofcener of Baltimore demonstrated the power of a motorcycle by towing a touring car with three passengers for several blocks.
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Toledo
Edward Holofcener
Baltimore
Trucks Offer Solution to Railroad Problems
C W Martin Jr of Goodyear argues motor trucks on first class highways will solve railroad distribution issues as cities grow and rail demand rises. He notes railroads once built markets and trucking can expand with better highways. Indiana Game and Fish use motorcycles to reach violators and transport arrestees. Redlands University Grocery relies on motorcycles for deliveries.
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C. W. Martin Jr
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
State Game and Fish Commission of
Indiana
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VELIE
Iny Velie
F Saar
Pt Fealee SS
Weare
Velie Auto Sales CO
Commerce Street
Alex Parricin
Unwgln
Health Department of
Lincoln
Neb
H. P
F.O.B. Chicega
Alamo Cycle Company
San Antonio
Texas
Swanson
Voresees
University Grocery
Redlands
Cal
Ajax
Fraser Auto Supply CO
Jefferson St
San Antonio, Texas
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