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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1920
Page
13
Vulcan Manufacturing enters autono truck field introducing the Vulcan truck with a two and one half ton model. The company will oversee distribution through its own brander and local dealers and display the first chassis at the Automobile Show.
The Lexi gasifier and Moore Exhaust System boost torque and power without changing bore and stroke. A larger rigid crankshaft with bronze babbitt bearings, four bearings, and advanced lubrication improve reliability. The aluminum crank case and hex joint tube design reduce weight while enhancing strength and durability.
European car makers aim to dominate foreign markets through mass production as England France and Japan compete for commercial supremacy. Since the armistice British and French plants train workers in American methods to raise output in 1920, with Europe housing far fewer cars than the United States before the war and now rapidly expanding.
A public safety note explains that driving on tracks wears tires along the sides rather than the tread, increasing skid risk. The warning urges careful driving to avoid damage and loss of control.
Pennsylvania collected 5 000 645 dollars from automobile licenses in 1919, exceeding 1918 by 1 042 460 dollars. The year shows a significant rise in licensing income and reflects growing vehicle activity in the state.
Philadelphia city councilmen plan to examine one or more automobiles used for inspection work. Officials aim to review vehicle needs and assess efficiency and safety implications for municipal operations.
In Detroit Dort car sales soared in January doubling and in February tripling the prior year’s totals. Dart Motor Car Co official John D. Manefield cites high costs as a key factor and notes Dort owners require service about 60 percent as often as typical cars. Since January 1, 12 states have introduced 447 motor vehicle bills in legislatures.
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