Trucks and concrete roads reshape American transport
J. W. Hamilton of the Lane Motor Company predicts rapid truck growth will drive nationwide road construction via concrete pavement. He cites New Jersey freight lines, Wayne County Michigan tests, and wartime transport needs as justification for replacing macadam with durable concrete to sustain uninterrupted business.
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Bteady
America
J. W. Ramiltop
Lane Motor Company
Kalamazoo
Mich
Hamilton
Hia
New Jersey
New York
Philadelphia
Europe
Aldermen Push Plan for Tail Signal Lights on Vehicles
Detroit representative K G Barkoot reports an alderman in a major city will push a mandate requiring rear signal lights on all motor vehicles. The ordinance outlines visible day and night signals for going, stopping, and turning, with a 100 foot visibility rule and no obstruction to rear views.
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K. G. Barkoot
Detroit
America
Committee On Judiciary
Ordnance
Barkoot
Roedding
Value of Wings and Curious Birds In Rainy Dawn
A nature student wades through a park wicket on a rainy morning seeking birds. The scene includes a curious exchange about birds and weather with a quip about arip Ding trousers and shoes, reflecting a newspaper fragment style from the era.
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Merning
Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegram
Burnett Named Sales Manager for Truckford Company
W. J. Shearer moves to Detroit as national sales manager for Truckford. George L. Brnett becomes local sales manager. W. J. Giddings is business manager and C. C. Giddings city salesman. Burnett returns from Hog Island praising trucks' endurance in shipyard work and wartime service.
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George FP
Burnett
C. C. Giddings
BH. Antonio Truckford Company
Shearer
Sanj
Giddings
WH. J. Shearer
San Antonio Truckford Company
Detroit
Truckford
United States
George L. Brnett
W. J0. Giddings
C. C
Mr. Burnett
Tracks Ae
Rubber embargo will not curtail tire manufacture
F A Seiberling of Goodyear argues the U S rubber embargo aims to aid war effort without crippling industry. He notes ships must be conserved and Pacific exports restricted to drive war supplies, while crude rubber imports are limited and subject to quarterly revision. He cites current stock and transit figures to temper fears of supply collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
F. A. Seiberling
Goodyear ‘Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Mr. Seiberling
America
Pacific
Ancle Sam
Atlantic
Orient
Far East
Malay Peninsula
Java
Ceylon
Uncle Sam
Embargo Aims to Aid American Shipbuilding
The article notes the embargo favors American manufacturers and conserves shipping. It cites no firm 1919 guarantees due to government power but argues shipbuilding will improve, forecasting a freer industry next year and beyond the war. It also suggests extending embargoes only if needed for government use to secure supplies.
Alcohol to Be Used in Motors in Place of Gasoline
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce investigates alcohol gasoline blends to boost motor fuel supply. Norway Sweden Spain already use alcohol from waste pulp and sugar mill waste. pulp mills could yield 15 to 20 cents per gallon, with 15 million gallons yearly capacity if expanded. Distilleries and breweries harmed by dry laws could repurpose to industrial alcohol, blending with gasoline to ease cold starts without vehicle changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Norway
Sweden
Spain
Food Administration
Whistling Yankees in Paris Theater Nearly Starts Riot
In Paris a cinema audience near a theater showing a picture of Premier Clemenceau faced near unrest as American soldiers whistled in appreciation. An officer misread the cheers as disapproval until locals explained that whistling signified approval in the American sense, averting a larger clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Clemenceau
Pollys
Right Tire Wear and Interchanging Advice from B F Goodrich
The article explains why the right rear tire wears fastest due to road tilt and braking, advising rotating tires by swapping right rear with left front and left rear with right front. It includes other notes on motor trucks and early 20th century vehicle usage, with scattered local observations and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Horses No Longer Complement Work Of Motor Trucks
Some years ago firms bought motor trucks but kept horses in stables ready to replace a breakdown. The trucks proved unreliable in the past yet times have changed, said J. Alvin, general manager of the [organization].
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Alvin
Inite
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Rvice Station
Champion
Callahan
King Electrical
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Phone Crockett
Walter
Waller
Dr. Gump
New York World
Hiram Daly
San Antonio
Truckford Company
National
Nash
Pen Wilam
South Texas
Nash Nash Motor
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Harry L. Mille
Thia
b.Kenosha CO
Texas
States Motor Truck Company
Hmit
Basa
Mount Sinai
Tam
Evers P
Don
Florida
Uurten Eeu
Hercon
Goodyear
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N.S
Thre Co., Inc
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