Oakland Motors Guarantees 15000 Miles for Oiling System
The Oakland Motor Car Co offers a written guarantee on its Model MD oiling system promising up to 15 000 miles or two years of operation without excessive oil in the combustion chamber. Dealers must replace defective parts at no cost if the system fails, with strong dealer and customer endorsements across Washington and Oregon.
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Oakland Motor Car Co
Oakland
K. A. Henderson
Northwest Oakland Co
Ever
Washington
Oregon
Solid gasoline substitute from Reinhold debuts in Maplewood
Scientist Dr. O F Reinhold claims after 14 years of work a solid gasoline form may replace liquid fuel. The product resembles kerosene, burns without explosion, requires water to prepare, and yields 33 percent more heat. Solid kerosene also promised with easier burning and no wick. Wholesale price around 10 cents per gallon equivalent.
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Maplewood
N. J. Dean
O. F. Reinhold
Reinhold
Light cars planned with motorcycle-sized engines
Light cars are being planned using engines the size of motorcycle plants, signaling a shift toward compact performance vehicles. The description suggests innovative propulsion ideas aimed at combining mobility with efficiency.
Automobile opinions and industry notes mix with road sign talk
A collage of quips on cars, makers, and standards notes that reputation guides buyers, engineers consider steel and tires, and road signs evolve to guide travelers. Mentions Alcohol prices, denatured fuel, and lines about rural rail and rubber tires bearing GM logos.
New Type Cadillac Type 61 Wins Widespread Approval
Public and dealers praise the Cadillac Type 61. Orders surge and factory production rises as the car receives unanimous acclaim nationwide from New York to the Pacific coast, with strong approval in the metropolitan area and beyond.
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New York
Cadillac
Pacific Coast
Motor buses praised as better public transport option
An historical quote from Henry Yord argues that bus transit is more efficient and affordable than tracks or streetcar systems, predicting a future where street tracks are removed in favor of motorized buses. The remark emphasizes cost and ease of operation for the public.
Ford price cut will not occur
Ford Motor Co. denies rumors of price reductions after January 1. N W Hale of the Ford miles department in Pairview Avenue and Valley reports a Detroit telegram confirming there will be no Ford car price decrease after the new year.
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FORD
Ford Motor Co
Detroit
N. W. Hale
Miles
Pairview Ave
Valley
United States
Hale
New Cooling Method Uses Fan Air in Crank Case Chamber
A new development cools the motor by directing air from the fan into a chamber at the top of the crank case. This technique aims to reduce operating temperatures and improve engine efficiency.
Rural roads drive to curb tire and road wear
Fifty five percent of motor care in the country are in towns of 6000 population or less. Worn out rubber tires may be used on sub rades to give cushioning power to roads.
Lexington stock car sets beach speed record at Ensenada
A Lexington stock car driven by Marty Tarkington on Ensenada beach, Old Mexico, ran one mile in 40.2 seconds at 89.55 mph despite adverse tides. The event, part of Lexington Sona Angeles tests, drew praise from local officials including David Zarate and the mayor, who predicted world speed records may be set on the sand.
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Lexington
Marty Tarkington
Lexington Los Angeles Company
Ensenada
Old Mexico
Lexington Sona Angeles Company
Ansted
David Goldbaum
Todos Santos Bay
Tarkington
David Zarate
Presidente Municipaie
Lower
California
Encenada
Used Cars Slow Up New Sales
The used car problem dominates the market as 8 million used cars exist and about 10 percent are traded in yearly. Manufacturers and dealers focus on allowances that fuel the new car market, leaving owners profiting from old car deals. Three solutions are proposed to curb excessive allowances.
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Guinrg
Youll Get Wrecked on 2nd Ave Warning Ad
The ad from William CC Hunt advertising manager of Columbia Motors Detroit stresses driving concentration. It claims a distracted glance at a pretty girl can lead to wrecked cars and urges motorists to stay focused behind the wheel.
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William CC. Hunt
Columbia Motors Company
Detroit
Free car handling classes offered by Central Agency
The Central Agency Inc at Broadway and Pike hosts free Ford handling classes weekly in the miles room each Thursday at 7 p m. A Blangy, manager, says the sessions attract many owners and drivers, aiming to improve product understanding and sales satisfaction. Oncar Ohlstrom leads mechanical instruction with years of Ford experience, assisted by tire experts teaching proper tire use and engine lubrication for mileage and care.
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Central Agency, Inc
Broadway
Pike At
Miles
A. ¥. Blangy
Blangy
Oncar Ohlstrom
Ford Motor Co
Ohletrom
National Car Market Considered to Stabilize Used Cars
Arthur Reeves of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce proposes reforms to limit bargaining on used cars. He suggests appraisers paid by dealers to value trades and envisions a national used car company buying from owners and setting prices for all models. Action will be taken soon to address a slow market until a solution is found.
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Ured
Arthur Reeves
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Farm Tractors Rise from 6000 to 135000 This Year
The number of farm tractors in the country grew from 6 000 in 1910 to 135 000 by last year reflecting rapid adoption of mechanized farming.
American motorists consume more oil per mile than British
American motorists use about 20 percent more oil per mile than drivers in Britain, reflecting higher fuel consumption patterns and vehicle use in the United States.
Mexico Imports Near Four Million Dollars in Autos
The report shows automobile imports into Mexico totaled close to four million dollars in the previous year, outlining the scale of cross border vehicle trade and reflecting economic activity in the automotive sector.
First Automobile Rear Signal Device Invented by Louisan
A St Louis inventor produced the first rear signaling device for automobiles in 1908 marking a milestone in early auto safety. The invention introduced flashing or visible signals to alert following drivers.
Surplus of Auto Dealers and Public Garages Across U S
A reported figure cites 23 000 auto dealers and 35 000 public garages operating in the United States. The numbers illustrate a dense network of vehicle service and sales facilities nationwide.
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United States
New Gypsies Take to Trail Feodene Telling Is Tabooed
A caravan named Road Home owned by Dr. W. P. Jread of Ottawa JU heads toward the Pacific Coast. The new gypsies travel in motor homes with beds, cooking gear, plumbing, and showers, living on wheels as they tour the Southwest.
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W. P. J’read
Ottawa
United States
New Road Opens Scenic Route to Fairfax and Rainier Park
Tourists anticipate summer fishing and camping along the new Carbonado Fairfax paved highway in Pierce county opened by December dedication. The alleteel James R. O’Parre bridge spans the Carbon river, linking Carbonado to Fairfax and a three mile crest road toward Rainier national park. The project, costing about 450000, was built under Pierce county and named for County Commissioner James R. O’Varrel.
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King County
Incer
Kent
Des Moines
Tacoma
Renton
Maple Valley
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Dovall
Fall City
Redmond
Pall City
Clood Redmond
Bellevue
Wparifie Highway
O'Brien Bridge
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Issaquah
Redmoend
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Inglewood
Kenton-Bellevue
Tenton
Kennydale
Newport
Enamelaw
Franklin
Franklin Bridge
Green River Gorge
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Black Diamond
Auburn Hood
Aino
Booe
Treeck
Sunset
Snoqualmie
Camp Mason
Sneequah
Owen Naches Pass
Metlean Pass
Enumelaw
Green Water
Pinumelaw
Stevens Pass
Hieck Diamond
Snounaimie
Tolt
Forest Park
Neuwrth
Richmond Reach
Vashon Island
Northwest
Pierce County
Carbonado-Fairfax
Fairfax
Mt. Rainier
Forestry Service
National Park Service
Rainier National Park
James R. O’parre
Rainier
Motor Trucks Speed Road Construction Boom
Road crews report record speeds in building, crediting lighter, faster motor trucks for accelerating material haul. Contractors note a Newark New Jersey project, the Montclair Danville road, was completed with a concrete lane laid at over 700 feet per day, despite four mile material hauls.
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Montclair Danville Road
New Newark
N. J
Texas Tops Nation in Read Mileage
Texas leads the union with the greatest read mileage, outpacing all other states in measured reading reach and engagement across communities and libraries.
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Texas
The
Union
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