Automobile Shows to Stimulate Industry Next Month
Reports from auto centers predict a marked revival for business after the shows next month. New York hosts a national exhibit January 15 and Chicago runs January 29 to February 5 with improvements in trade. L A Miles, head of both expositions, reports tight space allotments for exhibitors and many accessory makers still waiting. The 1900 Madison Square Garden start had 66 exhibits. this year nears 400, signaling autos as a utilitarian necessity not just a pleasure craft. Dealers and manufacturers in New York back Miles as a campaign to draw wide public attention.
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Automo
New York
Chicago
L. A. Miles
National Bet of Commerce
York
Grand Central Palace
Madison Square Garden
Miles
AUTO TALK CLEANING AND CARE OF VEHICLES AND TIRES
Water in oil should be avoided as it freezes and damages the crank case and pump. Tire imports and rubber purity are noted as issues. Top cleaning uses water with ammonia, furs and brushes. avoid kerosene. Fan belts require proper adjustment. feet off pedals to protect clutch and brakes. Motor trucking moves 1,200,000,000 freight annually. Burglaries target garages, stealing profits.
Over Million Fords for 1920
Ford production cleared the million mark for 1920 with 1,002,515 cars by December 16 and 4,144 produced that day. Officials note higher output in the last quarter despite fewer production days, and October remains a record month.
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Ford
Wyoming highway lighthouses warn drivers with color signals
The Wyoming highway commission adopts coastal lighthouses on roads to mark dangerous curves with yellow lights and rail crossings with red lights. The devices will blink 45 times per minute and be visible up to three miles.
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Highway Commission of Wyoming
Motorists Repair Own Cars For Wet Weather
Motorists increasingly perform their own car repairs as winter nears. High labor costs and pleasure in maintaining condition drive the DIY trend, with tasks like waterproofing tops, repainting, and brake relining common. O H Pound notes increased Seattle owner activity signals more self do it yourself work.
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O. H. Pound
Western Auto Supply Agency
Seattle
Pound
Kent to Maple Valley New Roads and Bridges Open
Road updates show new concrete paving from Kent to Maple Valley and a continuous Route from Renton to Auburn. Bridges under construction include the Duvall bridge closed for two weeks with a detour via Novelty. press notice calls Main 5900 for details.
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Samurd J. Homes
Kent-Dee
Dee Moines
Tacoma
Woodinrike Duvall Gee& Davell
Fall City
Redmond
Foo Redmond
Hollywood
Renton
Iemequah
North Bend
Ieeaqual
Lake Sammartoh
Newport
Iesaquah
Kensom Hellevee
Richmond
Vashon Island
Seattle
Vashon Heights
Motnes-Portage
Jeland
Fair Renton-Kent
Auburn
Renton City
Almevert Impareabie
Duvall
Novelty
Tourists Establish New High Figures
Cheyenne Wyoming hosted a census of Lincoln highway travelers on July 28 at a 40 acre free camp. The count recorded 763 cars carrying 2,540 people from 32 states with an estimated 5,600 more outside the camp. The report notes a nationwide surge in tourist travel along the Lincoln highway.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Lincoln Highway
Farmer Ezra Plunkett and the shell game in rural politics
Jeff Peters tells of Andy Tucker and a con man posing as a farmer in Indiana. A fake scheme uses a brass brick and other bait to dupe the rustic elector while a New York news chatterbox shows off stock, trains, and gadgets.
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Jeff Peters
Trollope
Jeff
Ehad
Connemaugh
Andy Tucker
Andy
Yellow Pine
Hoecake
Indiana
Cruide Gold Watch
Alaska
Kentucky
Mara Plunkett
Roosevelt
Ezra
MacGuffey
McCormick Reapers
Bara
Department of Agriculture
Civil Service
Red Cross
Plunkett Farm
Ezra Plunkett
New York
Regent Theatre
Plunkett
Woodbine Centre
Hubbard
Bunk
Perkina
Milldale
Cloner
Tom Lawson
Chicago
St. Louisa
Ucker
Chimera of Communism
Race Track Association
Mayse
Barname
Local Bedding and Linen Sale Prices Listed
The notice advertises bed sheets at 1.25 each pillow cases 0.25 each bedspreads 1.95 2.45 2.85 and 3.45 face towels 0.15 and 0.25 each towel ing 0.17 and 0.22 a yard linen finish cotton suiting 0.25 a yard bleached muslin 0.19 a yard long cloth in 12 yard bolts 3.50 per bolt.
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Eng
Little Island
Torista
United States
Oskaloosa
Eldridge Buick Sales Company
Eldridge Gizsales
Spokane
GMO
Yakima Walla Walla
A. Oe Weebe
Mabels
Carmel Myers
rmMb
Lennie Wei Sld
Lelanda Ruegger
William Mandel & CO
van Artistic
Treat” Langford
Fredhhick
Can Chenry
Wheeler Syndicate
Anby
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
U.S. Army
Camp Travis
Texas
O. D
Q. M. Department
U. S
Camp Lewis Wireless
Third Avenue
Madison
Washington
Wilkes
Booth Tarrington
Mrs. Wiggs
Majestic Theatre
Los Angeles
Matinee
McKinley Sisters
Irene Coolahan
Baldwin, Blair & CO
Redmond & Wells
Mellotte Duo
Howard & Ross
Gabe
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