Mitchell war time car vision foresees 90 percent use in business
R A Rueschaw of Mitchell Motors predicts six months hence over 90 percent of automobiles will serve business or war related needs. He touts rugged durability, simplified operation, lower cost, and factory efficiency making the Mitchell six a key wartime vehicle without raising price.
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Wan
R. A. Rueschaw
Mitchell Motors Company, Inc
Racine, Wis
Eltierty Buelnces
Mitch
America
Mitchell
Liberty
Y. M. Co
Red Cross
Thoroughly Good Eat Costs More Today
Fragmentary text discusses build costs versus consumer price, noting higher input expenses over time while retail price remains unchanged. Mentions comparisons to past cost levels and implied economic pressures on production and delivery.
Pointers on inserting inner tubes
Technical guidance from the B I Goodrich Rubber Company on inner tube insertion. Instructions cover tightening the bridge nut beside the valve stem, using pliers over a wrench, seating the tube, and over inflating slightly to secure the valve area. It notes high pressure helps seat the bridge and prevent pinching.
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B. I .Goodrich Rubber Company
Maxwell Truck Weathered Deep Winter Roads Across Montana
A Clifton Applegate and Towle construction Maxwell truck endured rough summer and winter travel in the Wise River district and Pettis County Missouri. It hauled 2700 pounds over freshly graded railroad beds and snowy roads, and a Maxwell car faced wind driven snow near Butte Montana, pushing snow so that the driver could not open the door yet the car moved through.
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Poukern Montana Railway
Wise River District
Construction Company
Clifton
Apple
Jgate & Towle
Maxwell
Butte
Mont
Fay Moon
Butte In
Dodge car used to harvest ice in early mill town scene
A Dodge passenger car is described as replacing horses and men in an ice harvest. The vehicle, fitted with a rear wheel spike system and front skid chains, towed cakes across a pond and hauled ice from the far side to the ice house, expanding work beyond traditional horse labor.
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Paul Lee
Kazumer
Wellesley
Maas
Reuben Currier
Morac
Gurrler
Dodge Brothers
Ice House
Cates
Tour South This Spring Slogan Aimed at Northern Tourists
A north to south tourism push is launched with the slogan Tour South This Spring. Cities including Louisville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Birmingham, Avante, New Orleans, San Antonio and others will be highlighted to lure Middle Western and New England visitors to the South in spring or early summer. The Goodrich Rubber Co and Goodrich National Touring Bureau back the campaign citing data from Goodrich tire testing fleets touring the North.
Dixie Highway Promises to Boost Tourism and War Efforts
The Dixie highway program links the South to the Midwest and aims to improve roads and tourism infrastructure. Officials note wartime parades, military plants, and southern attractions will draw visitors while highway commissions oversee upgrades, with Goodyear storing cotton fabrics for tire production.
Trucker Conveys Goods From Milan to Dallas in Poor Road Conditions
A report states three Maxwell trucks, each carrying 3500 pounds of cot ton vake, traveled from Milan to Dallas, Tex, a few days ago for the M. and F. Transfer and Storage Co. Road conditions forced drivers to alight and open gates, with fuel efficiency rated at twelve miles per gallon.
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Maxwell
Milan
Dallas
Tex
M. & F. Transfer and Storage Company
B F Goodrich Rubber Company Earnings Jump in 1917
The B F Goodrich Rubber Company reports net earnings for 1917 of 12,676,000, up over 3,000,000 from 1910, with taxes and extraordinary items accounting for about 2,260,000 estimate. Preferred and common dividends were declared as undivided profits reach 20,000,000. Wandolaf Vandleef elected secretary. S Hough added to the board. 3,000 more preferred shares to be retired. The firm touts gains in delivery tire markets and notes development of a cushion tire blending pneumatic and solid tire features.
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B. PF. Goodfrich Rubber Company
Durin
VB. Vandleef
Eeryce
Ure
Goodyear Unveils New Cushion Tire Innovation
Goodyear Tire and Rubber announces a new cushion tire claimed to be highly economical and durable. The design combines a solid tire’s wear resistance with a unique inner structure including a metal core and reinforced tread, aimed at preventing buckling and slippage under heavy use.
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Irs
Goodyear
Thyld
Maxwell Prices Up Announcement From Miwell Motor Co
Miwell Motor Co announces price increases effective March 1 due to higher costs and lower production. Added $80 to passenger car line and $100 to Maxwell truck, with revised prices for Tourlay, Toad slur, truck chassis, wagon, and various wheels and options.
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Miwell Motor Company
Maxwell
Haxwell
Muswell
Raymond Morris Named General Manager of Savage Tire
Raymond Morris was appointed general manager of the Savage Tire Company and the Savage Tire Corporation at the annual directors meeting in San Diego California. Morris is a nationally known figure with prior leadership at the Curetgs Aeroplane Company and is trusted to oversee all Savage activities with energy and proven ability.
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Raymond
Morris
Savage Tire Company
Savage Tire Corporation
San Diego
Cal
Savage Companies
Mortis
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