Metz Gear Driven Six to be distributed by Far West Motors
Far West Motors to distribute the Metz Gear Driven Master Six in Washington Oregon and Idaho. G E Hallberg president announces new corporation with offices at 921 Green Building moving to Pike and Metrose by August. Five Metz models include touring sedan roadster and sport and the car ships to Seattle at $700.
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Metz
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Far West Motors Company
G. E. Hallberg
Green Building
Pike and
Metrose Sts
J. R. Young
H. J. Gaskill
H. W. Stone
Stone
Waltham
Massachusetts
Porthland
Chelan County
Spokane
Seattle
Express
Japanese Firm Plans Truck Manufacture in Its Borders
A Japanese company organizes to build trucks in Japan with orders placed to Detroit firms for parts for several experimental models to assemble locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Dust Removal in Generators Using Carbon Brushes
In generators employing carbon brushes a small amount of fine carbon dust settles at the bottom. This should be blown out with compressed air during periodic inspections to maintain proper operation.
Sarles to Drive Roamer Through 1920 Season
Roscoe Sarles signs with Barley Motor Car to drive a Roamer for the balance of the season and 1920. His first race under the contract is the Elgin road race in August, with plans to race in California winter events and the Indianapolis 500 in the spring. He will supervise rebuilding the wrecked Roamer at the Bailey plant in Kalamazoo with a rebuilt motor from Duesenberg.
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Kalamazoo
Mid
Roscoe Sarles
California
A. C. Barley
Barley Motor Car Company
Sarles
Elgin
Pacific Coast
Ascot Park
Indianapolis Speedway
Indianapolis
Bailey Plant
Duesenberg
America
Tractors Plow 17 000 Acres in Scotland Report
A commerce report states farm tractors plowed over 17 000 acres, cultivated 2 500, grubbed 5 000 and harrowed 4 300 acres in Scotland during the last season, reflecting wide use of mechanized farming.
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Scotland
Auto Plants in Canada Lure Michigan Firms to Border Sites
Michigan companies plan or negotiate multi million dollar expansions in Windsor and nearby border towns as Detroit Toledo and Michigan firms target Canadian plants. General Motors allocates 6 million for Walkerville with 3 million in buildings, while Canadian Steel pursues a 40 million Ojibway plant.
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Canada
United States
Windsor
Ont
Detroit
Toledo
Michigan
Border City
Maxwell Chalmer Company
Champion Spark Plug Company
Auto Specialty Company
St. Joseph
Mich
Kelsey Wheel Company
Motor Products Company
Canadian Steel Corporation
Ojibway
Republic Motor Truck Company
Alma
London
Great Britain
British Isles
British War Board
Detroit Automobile
Beware License Plate Placement Reduces Radiator Cooling
Article warns that certain license plate placements can block radiator surfaces, reducing cooling and easing overheating in hot weather. Advises car owners to be careful where plates are fixed to avoid reduced cooling.
Chalk in Shoe Technique for Tubes
A maintenance note advises adding chalk to the shoe when changing tubes to help the tube settle and reduce friction, aiming to extend tube life. The tip emphasizes routine use of chalk during installation.
P T Buck Passes Away With New Plan of Mitchell Boys
G R Harris recounts P T Buck known as Mr Pass The Buck at Mitchell Motor & Service Co involved in a liberty loan drive. Boss confronts buck culture, reorganizes to assign clear duties boosting cooperation and productivity at the Northwest auto plant.
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P.T. Buck
Mitchell Boys
G. R. Harris
Mr. P
Buck
Pass
George
Mitchell Motor & Service Co
Bossa
P. T. Buck
Altho
Weston Joins Ajax Rubber as Vice President
Horace DeLisser, Ajax Rubber president, announces Joseph C. Weston as vice president and director. Weston, longtime tire industry executive, has held senior sales roles at United States Tire, Morgan & Wright, and led sales across Chicago, San Francisco, and New York. He now collaborates with De Lisser on Ajax administration as the firm grows as one of the world’s top five tire manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace DeLisser
Ajax Rubber Company, Inc
Joseph C. Weston
Weston
United States Tire Company
Mr. Weston
Morgan & Wright Company
San Francisco
Central
Chicago
New York
de Lisser
Ajax
Traffic Trucks Emphasize Superior Service By Shields Livengood
The Shields Livengood Motor company touts Traffic trucks with strong after sale support. General sales manager Wm M Hartford says service follows the truck from factory to owner and parts are on hand for rapid delivery by mail phone or wire. The firm plans a wide dealer network and emphasizes direct distributor distribution and extensive advertising to boost sales across Washington and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields-Livengood Motor Company
Wm. M. Hartford
Traffic Motor Truck Corporation
Immed
Washington
Idaho
Tractor on coast to coast journey
A Wheat tractor sails from New York toward Los Angeles on Memorial Day, testing soil tilling on solid Firestone tires. It zigzags through the Midwest near Indianapolis toward Wichita for a July 16 tractor exposition, facing weather and rough roads while farmers inspect the machine.
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New York
Los Angeles
Cal
Middle West
Indianapolis
Wichita
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Driving Tip for Emergency Water Cooling
Guidance describes maintaining a car on the road if a water system fails. It suggests filling the cooling system with water, using high gear and advanced spark, and coasting downhill with ignition off to reach home. If overheating signs appear, drain and refill with fresh water.
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Goodyear
Strain
John 8
Baisden
Kent
Local CO
Westing‘house
Willard
Borg & Beck
Will
Roamer
Cleveland
Cleveland Six
Richardson Motor CO
Tacoma Harris-Weber CO
Yakima
Walker & Peterson CO
Everett Sims-Weber CO
Hoquiam
Jenkins Bros
Centralia
United
Pacific Coast Auto & Welding CO
Stebick Motor CO
Chase Garage
Sunset Auto CO
Swanson & Shomer
Bellingham
Sedro
Woolley
Cle
Port Angeles
North Coast Automobile Co
East
Pike Street
Mitchell Motor
Thermore
United Motors Company
East Pine St
A. F. Hawkinson
Mgr
Big Tire Company
Hartford
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