State work will go on despite federal highway plan
Washington may 10. John A. Wilson of the American Automobile Association asserts that national highway expansion will not replace state systems. He cites 44 states with built main highways totaling over 203,000 miles and argues federal overreach would shift, not erase, state responsibilities.
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John A. Wilson
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Motor trucks multiply. 100 fold rise in decade
Ten years ago only about 4 000 motor trucks were in use. Now estimates place the number between 400 000 and 600 000, with possible continued growth at the same rate. If trends persist the United States could surpass 22 million trucks by 1929. The motor truck is a public utility, essential for delivering food and supplies and controlling costs of living.
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James P. Nash
State Highway Department
Austin
Texas
Mr. Nash
United States
Nash
Silent Detective Watches Night Truck Movements
A truck owner uses a daytime chart device to monitor a five ton truck at night. The chart tracks hours and reveals when a vehicle leaves the garage during the late night. The owner saves money by monitoring night activity from his desk, with the Service Recorder Co of Cleveland cited.
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Service Recorder Co
Cleveland
Motorcycles Planned Route for Aerial Service
A new company Aerial Services Ltd based in New South Wales plans an overland motorcycle survey from Sydney to London for an England Australia air service. The expedition uses Indian motorcycles with sidecars and travels through New South Wales Queensland Northern Territory Singapore Java Borneo Malay Peninsula India Persia to the Mediterranean.
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England
Australia
Aerial Services, Ltd
New South Wales
Sydney
Queensland
Northern Territory
Singapore
Timor
Java
Borneo
Malay Peninsula
India
Persia
Mediterranean Sea
London
Reginald Lloyd
H. B. Manderson
Melbourne
J. Waldron
Commonwealth
J. C. Mardue
Egypt
Gallipoli
Aviation
Point Cook
Victoria
W. J. Ousley
Milledge Bros., Limited
Rhodes Motorcycle Co
Kenneth Hunter
Percy Hunter
Schebler
Duckworth
Corbin- Brown
Barnett Glass
W. Ousley
J. C. Marduel Baker
Hunter
Courtesy in Motor Car Sales Stresses Buyer Care
J D Mansfield of the Dort Motor Car Co urges dealers to emphasize courtesy in all stages of the car purchase. He says buyers seek factual service and personalized attention to their needs and use, plus guidance on operation, upkeep, and economical driving after the sale to maintain confidence and long term loyalty.
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J. D Mansfield
Dort Motor Car Co
Courtes
Deflector Shaped to Reduce Exhaust Gusts In Cars
A simple sheet metal deflector attached to the exhaust end with a hose clamp or similar clamp redirects engine exhaust away from rear seat occupants. When gases hit the deflector they are thrown downward, reducing unpleasant gusts inside the vehicle.
Aviator Gordon B. Mounce Returns as Sunset Used Car Manager
Gordon B. Mounce, a former aviator, returns to Seattle to manage Sunset Motor Company’s used car department. He has rebuilt a shop for repainting and restoring cars, boasting a complete rebuild from stem to stern. He toured East and South used car markets, noting Seattle matches eastern standards in pricing and sales methods.
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Leutenant
Uncle
Bam
Bunset Motor Company
Gordon BE. Mounce
America
Monice
Mounce
Aviation Corps
Seattle
Liberty Car Becomes Class Emblem For Illinois Sunday School
In an Illinois town a Sunday school class adopts Liberty as its emblem amid a spirited contest where classes name cars and map distances for a cross continental trip. The Liberty push gains sales as teachers and local media rally behind the program and the class earns the top prize.
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Illinois
Good Field in Trucks
A large number of men with limited capital consider starting their own ventures but overlook trucking. With a small investment, trucking offers large returns. A car at $600 can begin earning quickly with a payment of two or three hundred dollars, and income can cover operating and overhead expenses.
Rebuilt Trucks Offer Value Says Mitchell Motor Co Leader
Carl Lipsky of the Mitchnell Motor & Service Co argues rebuilt trucks provide solid value and service life comparable to new models. The dealer claims to inspect every trade-in to ensure 100 percent efficiency and urges buyers to research trucking options before pursuing other businesses.
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Carl Lipsky
Mitchtell Motor & Service Co
Lipsky
Mitchell Motor & Service Co
Clara Moyer Hartle Delivers Opera Lecture at Latona School
Clara Moyer Hartle gave a musical lecture on the opera Carroo to Latona school pupils and Parent Teacher Association members at the schoolhouse Friday night.
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Clara Moyer Hartle
Real gratitude for humble benefactors grows
A reflective note on appreciating kindness from modest supporters, emphasizing that true thankfulness remains unashamed of its small donors and the value of generous acts in shaping gratitude.
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Oniver Bushee
Daily Service Recorder
G. A. Lloyd
Milledge Bros. Ltd
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F. G. Paape
Milledge Bros, Ltd
Hawkinson
Aviator
ShieldsIi
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Yakima
Studebaker
Automobile Department
Frank Waterhouse Co
PINE
Bellevue
Western Bakery
Three Girls’ Bakery
Eldridge
Spokane
Gabriel Snubbers
Waltham and van Sicklen
Splitdorf Electric Co
Electric Auto Lite Corp
Gray & Davis, Inc
North East Electric Cogna Tele
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Atwater-Kent Mfg. Co
Simms Magneto Bijur Motor Appliance Co
Sunset Electric Company
Automobile Electric Equipment
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