Western Washington Four Wheel Drive trucks hit Kitsap County
Western Motor Sales manager Batenburg takes over distribution of the Four Wheel Drive truck in Western Washington. The model, praised for mobility in wartime, is showcased in Kitsap County with a special wind and hydraulic hoist setup. Other states show interest as sales grow.
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Seattle
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I Western Motor Sales Com
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Arras
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United States
Kitsap County
Indictments Against Pan Motor Co Officials in Fraud Case
Federal court returned indictments against thirteen officers of the Pan Motor Car Co at St Minn for chicken mail fraud charges. Prosecutors say the company operated without a solid basis or patents and had not built tractors or cars, though it assembled some passenger cars briefly.
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Pan Motor Car Co
St Minn
Rot
new@ tractor
Motor Industry Returning to Pre War Basis Worldwide Demand Boosts Auto Output
The war shifted auto plants to munitions and now manufacturers rush to resume car production. A mass shortage of passenger cars and trucks persists while demand from the US and foreign markets remains intense. 1920 is viewed as a banner year as Europe and other regions seek American trucks and cars amid rising costs and ongoing plant conversions.
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America
The
Star
War Service
Cuba
Ugar
Europe
Australia
Price of Overland Four Sparks Market Debate
Detroit reports the Willys Overland will sell the new light Overland four starting May 1. The price remains secret until distribution, with dealers guessing between 550 and 650 dollars. Sales department officials say those figures are incorrect but refuse to disclose the actual figure.
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Detroit
March
Overland
Willys
Henry Ford
Dort Car Emphasizes Simplicity and Easy Maintenance
Dort presents a snappy oversized model priced popular in its day. The design centers on owner friendly oiling, adjustable parts, and quick access to the power plant. The motor is protected by waterproofing and a safe ignition system prevents battery drain, aiming for low maintenance and reliability.
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Dort Motor Cara
Wave Hawkinson
United Motors
Dort
Dart
Motorizing Hotels the Latest Thing
Five major New York hotels have built multi story car garages to serve guests. They handle about 200,000 cars yearly from an estimated 4 million guests, with peak motor traffic in spring and fall and summer for long distance travelers. The facility features separate up and down ramps and suggests rapid modernizations in hotel service.
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New York
Motorieta
Alexander Johnston
Motor
Fillmore
Manhattan
Belmont
Murray Hill
Commodore
Auilo
Garaged features proposed for city garages in Utts report
The article outlines practical garage design ideas from Utts story. It highlights automatic features and notes that garagement will appeal to readers nationwide. It mentions several actionable suggestions that could be adopted in other cities' garages.
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Utts
Automobiles Accelerate Personal Work in 1919
Business leaders and professionals who in 1918 devoted much time to patriotic efforts are now catching up on personal duties. The automobile is central as it speeds travel, letting owners cover three blocks in the time once needed for one, aiding the nation’s recovery and prosperity.
Ford Man Here C. C. Hildebrand Visits Seattle Branch
Ford official C. C. Hildebrand branch manager of Minneapolis Ford visited Seattle last week on a Western territory tour. He toured the local Ford branch with Alfred G. Ayerst and other agents, noting eight years of service and close ties to the Detroit plant.
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C. C. Hildebrand
Minneapolis
Seattle
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