A A A Backs Truck Use and National Motor Truck Division
A letter to Wm. Hartford, truck sales manager at Shields Livengood, cites American Automobile Association plans to create a motor truck division within the National Automobile Association. The goal is to boost state road legislation and promote widespread truck use, with activities to roll out under final supervision and cooperative agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Hartford
Shields Livengood Motor Company
Standard Truck Company
American Automobile Association
Hartford
National Automobile Association
France Leads as Buyer of Auto Trucks in 1918
France purchased 3,356 commercial autos from the United States in 1918, valued at $12,920,290, leading all nations. England ranked second with 2,080 cars for $6,999,541, Canada third with 1,596 cars for $2,035,464. Canada was also the top buyer of American passenger autos with 8,542 cars worth $7,141,406, while Australia bought 3,826 passenger autos for $23,271,317 and Japan bought 2,699 for $2,877,692.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1M& France
United States
England
Canada
Australia
Japan
Liberty cars win buyers by fearless product belief
An automobile selling policy stresses candor and conviction with the slogan Ride in I drive it. Liberty Motor Co emphasizes that a confident staff must know every superior feature before selling. The approach aims to let the car speak for itself through demonstrated performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Motor Cars
Liberty Company
W. A. Cole
Shielda Livewood Motor Co
Chet
Hin Ear
Theyre Boosters for Good Roads From Returning Soldiers
Returning men from France praise good roads as a national asset. The piece argues that France would have fallen to Germany if roads had been poor, noting that roads and motor vehicles allowed rapid troop movements for Foch along extensive battle lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Foch
Ride the Rim and Fix the Wheel Alignment
Observers warn misaligned rear wheels cause tire wear and reduced life. Loose demountable rims prevent even rotation, creating wobble and a jarring ride. Drivers should not abandon a damaged rim for the felloe, as rim repair is cheaper than replacing a damaged felloe after a trip home.
Milea Depew Jaca Named Judges for Ascend Bile Run
General Milea cey Depew and John Jaca are listed as judges for the ascend bile run. The text also mentions weathering rain and a rusting tile from creeping nickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neilson A. Milea
Cey M. Depew
John Jaca
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United Motors Fame
Washington
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United Motors Co
A. ¥. Hawkinson
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Union St. Eliott
Goodyear Service Station
Goodyear
10Th Ave
East
USA Motor Trucks
Shields Liven Cdillator Co
Seattle
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Crean-Dale
H. H. Whithed
Whitehead
Gates
Wicks-Smith-Whithed, Inc
Globe
Washington Tire Shop
E. Pine ST
A. S. Broxon
Elliott
Ford Motor Company
Central Agency, Inc
E. Seneca St
Clark Baker Co
Ferdinand
Willard Batteries
Willard Service
Little Ampere
Willard
Harles
Harper
Pike Street
Shields
Seattle Standard
Master Electric CO. State Distributers
East Pike St
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