Local Auto Club Expands Road Signage and Membership
The Automobile Club of Western Washington reports erecting over 4,800 road signs in the past year at a cost of 65,935. It gained 698 members to reach 6,781, and outlined plans for an insurance department to provide big member savings. Manager Douglas Shelor notes increased road coverage and map service, with active involvement in road safety campaigns and related initiatives.
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Automobile Club of
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Douglas Shelor
Shelor
Timber and Scenic Resources Traffic Regulations
A fragment noting rules governing timber and scenic resources along with traffic regulating measures and any movements affecting automobile owners. The text hints at policy scope impacting vehicle owners and transportation planning.
Ford Coupe Chosen California Favorite at Kings County Fair
At Hanford California Kings County Fair featured 60 entered cars from Erwin and Stretch Ford dealers a touring car runabout sedan and coupe A silver loving cup was offered for the most popular car Judges would decide by crowd applause The Ford coupe drew a wild reaction with thousands in the grandstand waving handkerchiefs and hats
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Quote from B. Ansted on confidence and health
Lexington Motor Co president B Ansted says success is a state of mind and a matter of health rather than accumulating money. He emphasizes confidence as key to business and well being as essential to growth.
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B. Ansted
Lexington Motor Co
Bottom prices reach in auto market say Oakland dealer
KR Roberts of Oakland declares auto prices have reached bottom and discounts were used to clear stock and raise funds. He warns against expecting further large cuts, noting manufacturers have operated at low profits through year and that a price rebound could come soon after year’s start.
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KR. K. Roberts
Oakland
Roberts
McKinley and Roosevelt Pioneered Early Automobile Use
A historical note credits McKinley as the first president to use an automobile and Roosevelt as the first to drive one, marking a notable milestone in presidential mobility and public interest in motor vehicles.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
9,102 Deaths In U S From Auto Accidents In 1920
The record notes that in 1920 the United States recorded 9,102 deaths due to automobile accidents. This figure underscores early road safety challenges facing a growing automotive era and public health concerns of that period.
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United States
Age limit for Indianapolis auto owners may rise
Age limit for automobile owners in Indianapolis may be raised from 16 to 17 years. Slow leaks in tires are usually caused by defective valves.
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Automobile Ariyers
Indianapolis
One Hour Parking Law Widens City Traffic Support
Seattie motorists largely approve the new one hour downtown parking ordinance in operation since Monday. Police say about 80 percent cooperate with enforcement as drivers adapt. Officials defend the measure against complaints from daily parkers, noting it gives time for shoppers and curbs all day parking. Prosecutions will begin next week as officers continue public instruction.
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Seattie
W. H. Searing
C. G. Carr
Atreeta
Where That 500 Million Went Reported
The article notes over 4,900,000 people rode motor cars last year versus 1,234,000 railroad passengers. Motor trucks carried 1,200,000,000 tons of freight, about half the railroad tonnage, highlighting the shift in transport and freight power.
Townsend bill to fund national highways plan
The Townsend bill directs federal aid for state highway construction, requiring 7 percent of aided roads to form a primary system and three sevenths of those to be interstate highways. Walter C. Davis, president of the Davis Motor Car Co., notes this aims to create a vast cross continent highway network.
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Walter C. Davis
Davis Motor Car Co
London auto sales surge in six months toll nearly 16000
About 16 thousand motor vehicles were sold in London over the last half year. The strong demand reflects a buoyant market for new and used cars as consumers boost spending and dealers report robust sales.
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London
New Service Head for Truck Company
ALMA Mich Dec 10 Colonel rank EK Smith vice president and general manager of the Republic Truck Sales Corporation has announced the appointment of Mr Gordon Cameron as director of service in complete charge of servicing Republic trucks from the factory. Cameron brings a decade of Maxwell experience as supervisor of sales and service in the southern zone and later general service manager for the entire country excluding New England.
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Alma
Mich
Great Britain Hosts Six Hundred Motor Trucking Firms
A historical note reports six hundred motor trucking companies operating across Great Britain. The count reflects a sizable transport sector, with firms likely varied in fleet size and regional reach. Further details on names or locations are not provided.
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Great Britain
Rusty Burke Shifts From Advertising to Buick Sales
Meet R H Burke known as Rusty Burke who has served six months as advertising manager for Eldridge Buick GMC. He will become a Buick salesman, leaving advertising to try selling cars. He says Buick needs no introduction and that in his hands it is a royal flush.
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Auto Row
Rusty” Burke
Eldridge-Buick Co
Buick
GMC
Rusty
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