Townsend bill would compensate states for highway work
Senator Townsend introduces a highway measure to assure equitable compensation to states that have invested heavily in road construction. He argues that states like New York and others with substantial intrastate systems should be recognized, with equivalent federal or state highways connected to the national system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Charles E. Townsend
United States
Michigan
Committee On Post Offices
Townsend
Rome
New York
Masachusetta
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Maryland
California
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ilinolan
Wisconsin
Motor firm appoints long-time director to head car department
In a brief notice, the Motor Company confirms Sam, after 21 months of service and a prior three months away, returns to discharge and takes the head of the car department. His 14 years of experience with the Zbin organization supports his new role, as the firm touts his steady leadership in the used-car sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Kanters
Motor Company
Sam
Used
Zbin
Split Tendency Prompts Emergency Time Remedy
A fragment notes a split tendency and mentions an emergency time remedy involving paper, though details are unclear and the context is partial. The snippet hints at corrective action but lacks concrete specifics or identifiable entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gand
Deaton Sells Oldfield Tire In New Store
Deaton introduces the Oldfield tire line with a new store and showroom at 1211 Priest. Barney Oldfield, famed racer, lends credibility to a tire designed to endure. Deaton backs the line with service and adjustment policies to win local tire customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldfield
Barney Oldfield
Deaton
Test fragment on shaft and gear alignment
A brief note describes an assembly detail where VIT is doubled over the shaft to act as a Z shim between gear and shaft. The text focuses on mechanical fit and spacing without broader context.
Berry Opens Up In Repair Shop At Bev enth Avenue
Bill Berry, with four years as Metz service foreman and two as partner, opens Bill Berry Automobile Repair Shop at 413 Bev enth Ave. He promises personal attention and service with new equipment to handle any car make. The shop features generator, well starting, and lighting system work by trained mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
Auto Row
Bill Berry
Beventh Ave
Berry
Missing Cylinder Detection with Petcock Checks
The guide explains opening petcocks one at a time to look for a flame. If no flame appears, increase throttle to detect a missing cylinder at low throttle. If still no flame after opening throttle, conclude the cylinder is missing.
Transcontinental Motorcycle Record Quest Through Early 20th Century
A historical recap of endurance motorcycle records from San Francisco to New York or Los Angeles to the Atlantic. It covers pioneers I J Mueller Voiney Davis KB G Cannonball Baker and Bedell, detailing miles, days, and the dangers faced. It notes Baker’s dramatic crash near the last stretch and his determination to reclaim the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
New York
I. J. Mueller
Voiney Davis
KB. G. Cannonball” Baker
San Diego
Indiana
Baker
Alan T. Dedell
Los Angeles
Henderson
Bedell
Jinx
New Electrical Shop Opens in Field
R L Taylor & Co at 715 717 Pine has opened under proprietors R L Taylor and C P Stevens. Taylor has years in contracting and wiring while Stevens managed the Weatinghouse Lamp Co. The store aims to attract female shoppers with a carpeted display room and high class lighting fixtures not found elsewhere in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Taylor & Co
Pine
R. L. Taylor
C. P. Stevens
Taylor
Stevens
Weatinghouse Lamp Co
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Paterson
Red
Continental Motor
Pioneer Auto Company
East Olive
Broadway
Pine and Melrose
Fers
Oldfield Tire
Summit Motor Car Co
Pike Street
Seattle
Allen General Tire Co
Mitchell Motor & Service Co., Inc
J. M. Osmond, Pres. and
Mgr
International Mack Corporation
Mack
Plattesville
Wis
Utica
N. Y
Electrical Service
Splitdorf Electric Co
Westinghouse Elec. Mfg. Co
Electric Auto Lite Corporation
Gray & Davis, Inc
Simms Magneto Co
U. S. IL
Sunset Electric Company Automobile Electric Equipment Agents
Beyent, Loree
Portland
Remy Official
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