Packard School for Truck Drivers Opens Broad Enrollment
The Detroit branch of the Packard Company has started a truck school for drivers of all makes to raise operating standards. Weekly sessions attract about 100 attendees on Wednesday evenings, with lessons covering construction, operation, steering, adjustments, and inspection. Moving pictures of truck construction supplement instruction, while the program aims to improve intertransportation efficiency and safety.
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Detroit
Parkard Company
Cormughat
Jagan Vehenary
Studebaker Varnish Advice Warns Against Harsh Cleaning
An early 20th century dealer warns motorists that even top varnishes fail under aggressive washing. AL Karathon of the Studebaker firm notes water between 40 and 50 degrees with strong jets can damage finishes, while dust, mud flung by high pressure hoses, and abrasive powders also erode surfaces.
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Cros
Aren
AL Karathin
Hate Corpany
Joea
Depitas
Workers to be Reinstated After War Policy
After a government policy, employees of Ye Packed Mater Dee Company are to be reinstated to their prewar positions with back pay and benefits. Al Termes, president and manager, announced the plan aiming to restore workers who volunteered or were drafted, while noting some may remain displaced by new hires. Tens of thousands in related service lines have already returned to work.
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al Termes Enphaer
Mater Dee Company
Aray
Navy
Embloy
Trac Company
Pebarn
Ben
Alvo
Hein Goby
Layer
Cowie
Uti
Packan
TOD
Dominion
Iegartment
United Sussex
Fitory
F. Goodrich Thabber Company
Kmevienn
Hugandless
Fnerese
Dhawan
Mead Hines
Nwex
Janney
Record of U S Motor Vehicle Production Rise
The United States saw a motor vehicle production rise of over a million units year over year during the war period. Nearly 6 million vehicles were registered in the year, with passenger cars slipping while trucks and freight cars surged due to rail and freight demand, while factories shifted to support military needs. The report notes government controls and industrial shifts, predicting continued high output with new rail and highway expansions and a push for private automotive revival postwar.
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Hertaus
Fmt
Sailroad
Pasyger
Sir Hlimta
Tin Alles
Tie Jontiona Chamive Purestinie
Derane
Arertean
Altheasgt
Plistiker Prk
Wielor Leneke
Dora
Ennsa
Automobile Evolution From Isaac Newton to Modern Car
A historical overview traces the idea of self-propelled vehicles from Sir Isaac Newton’s era through early steam carriages to the birth of the gasoline automobile. It notes key inventors and patents, including Cygnet, Evans, and Sellen, and explains linguistic roots of the term automobile.
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Knighthout
Sir Isaac Newton
Wells
Siruve Isaac
Sudanne
William Shakesneare
Charles AI O
England
Sir Isaac
Nicholas J. Cygnet
Oliver Evans
Chevlin
Lancaster Turnpike Company
Maland
Huchard Crevithick
Bellisher
London
Can Turn de Loudun
Stuau
France
Arorien
Sehlen
George LK Neldep
Rochester
Aulmmobile
Henry Ord
Waelne
Prosperity Ahead for Automobiles Says Willy
The article cites N. Welles of the Wile Iss-Overland Co forecasting strong future for the auto industry amid wartime and postwar demand. He notes increased production capacity and exports, government programs aiding prosperity, and a shift from war needs to civilian manufacturing with rising consumer demand and new employment.
Woodward 15 Comet Al Wombauerr Industrial Practice
In a muddy fragmented report, Woodward 15 is tied to a large regional project led by Tes COA and Woerhwated Treatment Co. It mentions Henry Dekeoit and Mie Hid nail Nt Huillanin, with a shadow of Antonin Sieaday and Lane Bene fnaek. Oswald, Domerly of Navilyier Ahirinon co designed a plan with Lai Shar Prue while others discuss equipment from Waynes-Appar and Henning Implement.
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AL Wombauerr
Ntxidrut
SU Ultiens
Dekeoit
Cini
Antonin
Les Toy Geet
San Antonin
We Oswald
Domerly
Navilyier Ahirinon Company
Will de
War era road building and winter labor in Southern states
Fragmentary report describes road construction and railroad car building efforts across Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and surrounding states during winter. It notes sustained activity by the Southern states and industry, with references to the Federal Work programs and elevated material demand, while citing winter logistics challenges and strategic expansion.
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Toad Construction
Tinal Wiech
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tuwens
REO Engineer Scoffs at Liberty Motor in Auto Show
A garbled draft discusses an REO engineer dismissing Liberty Motor and describes an upcoming exhibit with experimental prototypes. It mentions mechanical and electrical displays, buyer confusion, and anticipated innovations in automotive design and production.
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REO
Scoffs
Liberty Motor
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Sersite
Selden
Henry Ford
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Melae Cary de Fortes
America
Dupiar
Fayate
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Ee Muito
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Tiru Laflativi
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Helieves
Lone Star Company
Ere
Walthall Motor Car Co
Ave
Texas
Thomas
Mike Oma
Matey
Hoytie Dunas
Regio
Luis
Fiewet
Avery
Daisix
Joel
Periedec
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