Pistas Pistons and Rings After 4036 Mile Trip
Frank Pella of American Laundry reports on Johnston pistons and rings used in his car during a 4036 mile trek through Mexico and California. He claims 18 miles per gallon and 190 miles per quart of oil, with four passengers aboard. The journey featured high speeds on rough grades and mountain roads, including a Los Angeles Elks convention stop.
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Mexico
California
Frank Pella
American Laundry
W. lx
Johnston
Johnston Miston & Ring
Della
Altho
Pelle
Pells
Los Angeles
Elka
General Motors Largest Office Building in Detroit
The General Motors building, described as the largest of its kind in the world, rises in Detroit as the new home of Chevrolet executives. The colossal structure covers an entire city block and showcases simple lines with dramatic light and shadow effects.
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Detroit
General Motors
Chevrolet
General Motors Corporation
World Auto Orders One Million a Day
The world demanded American automobiles at about $1,000,000 daily in 1920. The National City Bank of New York tallies US motor cars and accessories exports at roughly $365,000,000 for the year. Cars reached Persia Siam Madagascar Samoa Canary Islands Liberia British Honduras Iceland and the Belgian Congo.
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National City Bank of New York
United States
Persia
Siam
Madagascar
Samoa
Canary Islands
Liberia
British Honduras
Iceland
Belgian Congo
Auto Makers Seek Tariff Cut to Thirty Percent
American automobile manufacturers urge reducing the 45 percent import duty to 30 percent to ease costs. The push highlights industry concerns about pricing, competitiveness, and employment.
Buick Shipments Hit 5800 Cars in First Half of August
Buick Motor Company reports 5800 cars shipped from Flint Michigan factories during the first 12 shipping days of August averaging about 453 daily. Peak days were August 3 with 635 and August 15 with 694 sent to transit. The pace signals strong demand and aligns with an August production plan of 12000 cars.
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Fa. Feck
Flint
Michigan
Dulck Motor Company
High Point
Buick Company
Buick
Haynes Announces 1922 Model With Powerful Engine
The Haynes Automobile Co of Kekome Indiana unveils the 1922 Haynes 75 featuring a newly developed large powerplant. It includes a fuelizing system larger valves bigger intake and exhaust manifolds and a thermostatic engine heat control for improved operation.
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Haynes Automobile Co
Kekome
Indiana
Haynes
Tt Tn
Replanking Favored on Western Avenue
Carl H. Reever superintendent of public utilities recommends the railway right of way on Western avenue between University and Virginia streets be replanked rather than repaved at a cost of 7 485 dollars.
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Carl H. Reever
Public Utilities
Board of Public Works
Western Ave
University
Virginia Ets
North Carolina starts 50 million road program
North Carolina has begun a major infrastructure push with a 50,090,000 dollar road program. Officials say the project targets improved highways and surface upgrades across the state, backed by state funding and anticipated construction activity.
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North Carolina
Road paving and detours reported across King County roads
The bulletin lists weekend road work in King County including new concrete pavements from Kenton to Auburn and Kenton to Coalfield, detours around Issaquah and Renton, and closures on the Franklin bridge over the Green River. It notes open routes on Vashon Island and portions near Bellevue, Redmond, and Newcastle with seismic and long distance paving projects. Call Main 6969 for details.
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Wey
Beeman
Steleee
Tacoma
Tecoma Highline
Kenton
Epeerte Tour Heaton
Maple Valley
Maple Valley Hlack Diamond
Kent
Perth
Werdinville
Devall
Fall
Nall City
Hollywood
Bellevue
Pacific Highwey
Besequah
Pall City North Read
Loglewood
Shykomish
Newport Lesageah
Tee- Newport
Kingounty
Etrenont
Coalfield
Lesaquah
Neches
McCicllan
Rathier
Eurelient
Sevens Pass
Loriion
King County
Franttio
Seaqualmie River
Lake Forest Park
Richmond Beach Road
Rewton-Raemelaw
Boumclaw
Kent End
Auburn
Vashon Island
Blame High Taxes Partly on Autos
Officials blame rising tax rates in part on autos with maintenance costs for county vehicles leaping 301 percent from 1914 to 1970. The county engineer, sheriff, coroner, and school superintendent rely on officials’ autos, contributing to the tax burden.
Gasoline Drops To 17 Cents A Gallon In KC And Tulsa
Gasoline prices fall from 18 to 17 cents a gallon in Kansas City Missouri and Tulsa Oklahoma as part of a regional price cut. Local drivers respond with notes of relief while merchants adjust stock and promotions.
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Kansas City
Tulsa
Okla
Maintenance Notes for Vehicle Generators and Lubrication
This page lists intervals and procedures for oiling and servicing components such as the IC generator and electric starting motor. It specifies using Zerolene No. 8 or No. 3 oils, applying drops through oilers at regular mile intervals, and renewing crankcase oil when instructions are absent. It also briefly references leather treatment and lubrication of axles and transmission.
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Miles Tomers
Staion Pig
Jean Gorwean
Pat l Peng
New Oakland Sport Model Shown in City Next Week
Oakland Six sport model to debut in Northwest Oakland Co showrooms on 12th street with EB Pike. Henderson, Oakland agent, touts light weight, seating for four, low operating costs, and a $1485 delivered price to Seattle.
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Oakland
BB. A. Henderson
Fleporta
Henderson
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Borea
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UNION
Rainier Auto Polish
Rainier Auto Supply CO
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Pasadena
G. E. Barnhart
World’s Auto
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Black Diamond
New York
John W. Guest
Taylor-Lacey
Northern Pacific
Guest
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O Lite ‘Automotive Service CO
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Seattle
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Tinal
East Pine
Sands Motors
TMS Universal Car
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Monroe Touring
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Overland & Pass
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