Attendance expected for Liberty Sweep at Indianapolis
Indianapolis crowds anticipate a record turnout for the Liberty Sweepstakes on May 31 at the speedway. Clubs from Detroit Toledo and Chicago plan tours and special trains to transport fans, while advance seat sales rise, signaling unprecedented interest in the 500 mile race.
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Liberty
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Thomas J. Hay
Chicago Automobile Club
Speedway
Perte
Iton
Toledo
T. Irwin
Ne Club
Theodore FF Myers
America
Uttekill
Mounted Police Start Boer War Style Truck Patrols
The Northwest Mounted Police deploy seven motorized Reo trucks from Ottawa to Lansing. The fleet will patrol remote posts and speed wagons will be converted as needed to monitor the wild Canan Northwest regions.
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Canaim Northwest
Poll
A. N of
Ottawa
Lansing
Smith Goes East to Hustle Cars
D. Smith of the Seattle Sales company flies to the Max factory in Detroit and a Cleveland plant to hasten shipments of Maxwells and Chandlers. President H. P. Grant has impressed with recent trips as Smith aims to outdo his efforts by starting cars rolling westward. Smith will bring vital news, kept secret until his return in a couple of weeks.
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Max
Detroit
Cleveland
D. Smith
Seattle
H. P. Grant
Smith
Grant
Roosevelt Highway Proposal Connects Coast States of Oregon
The Roosevelt highway bill would fund a coast highway from the Washington line to California boundary via a 2.5 million dollar bond if the federal government matches. It promises year round travel, defense value, and vast development for coastal counties and inland farms, with Tillamook hay profits noted from 1918.
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Washington State Line
Calfornia
Oregon
Oregon Journal
War Department
Congress
B. F P. Jones
Newport
Coast
United States
Columbia River
McMinnville Tillamook
Corvaille Newport
Eugene
Florence and
Wesebure Marshfield
Tillamook County
National highway policy urged by chambers and senators
A policy advocating a national highway system is urged by the United States Chamber of Commerce and echoed by Senators Penrose Hank head and Townsend. The proposal claims a 150 000 mile main trunk network plus state miles would cover vast populations and ports, enabling a military, industrial, and parcel post network nationwide.
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Washington, D.C
United States Chamber of Commerce
Penrose
Senate Finance Committee
Hankhead
Senate Committee On
Townsend
Myn David Jameson
American Automobile Association
United States
Jameson
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf and Lake Port
Lee
Year-Ahead Elgin Car Boasts Power and Style
An Elgin purchaser asks why the Elgin Six is called the year ahead car. The reply cites 26 improvements, 20,000 miles of road tests, and a design combining strength, economy, and comfort. The buyer secures delivery within minutes, joining Seattle’s growing Elgin owner ranks.
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Elgin
C. P. Tes
Seattle Motor Car Corporation
Iles
Elgin Motor Co
Road conditions and paving updates for King county roads
Road descriptions across King county list paving work in progress from Auburn to Des Moines and gravel roads improving. Detour at end of paving near Auburn. several routes noted as good with exceptions for curves, snow, or narrow sections. Contact Main 5900 for further details.
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Seattle-Tacoma
Kouelaw
Kanaskat
Auburn
Boon Creek
Green River
Renton
Maple Valley
Mair
Black Diamond
Flont
North Mead
Levaquah Road
North Head
Head
Summit
McCicllan
Hollywood- Redmond - Fair
Woodinville
Duvall-Tolt— Hough
Kirkland-Falla City
Yellowstone
Redmond
King County
Mitchell Victory Six Builds Reputation Through Quality and Value
President Jack Omond of Mitchell Motor & Service Co notes that advertising cannot alone sell cars. quality and performance in the owner's hands drive demand. He cites the New Victory Six, backed by strong publicity and unusually low price, as a model proving enduring value builds goodwill and top ranking in its class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ommond
Mitchell Motor & Service Co
Car care advice for tops in damp weather and leather tops
This reminder warns car owners not to fold the top when wet to prevent mildew and fabric damage. It advises against using gasoline to clean tops as it harms rubber and causes blisters. Leather tops should be washed with warm castile soap and water, then a top dressing applied.
See America First Warns Tourists on Auto Travel Hazards
The article urges caution for Americans planning trips to Europe and promotes domestic driving via the Lincoln Highway. It emphasizes overhauling electric ignition systems, especially battery ignition, and lists maintenance tips. It notes service-station scarcity in the South, Rocky Mountains, Texas plains, and Arizona deserts, advising careful planning and water in the battery, proper handling, and magneto ignition as an alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Rocky Mountains
Texas Plains
Arizona Desert
Changing Gear Ratio for Speed in Old Cars
To gain speed in an old car, change the rear axle ratio. Racing cars use under three to one. In stock models, fit a new differential ring gear and driving pinion from the car maker.
Garage Overhaul Drives Spring Auto Fixes
A male worker handles spring car repairs with two approaches. either tackle the heavies or swap jumper parts to overhaul the gas gondola. The process ends with high and low temperature readings as the bug in the auto mechanism returns to the bus coop for final tuning. With the spring pipe atmosphere at home, he transfers it to the engine and heads, enduring bruises and grease while completing the overhaul.
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Henderson
ASTO
Rmedford
Ashland
Prineville
National Highways Movement
Action I
Looked
East Pine
J. M. Osmond, Pres. and
Mgr
Phone East
G. W. Morrison
Gene Ahern
Ontario
Toronto
Windsor
Chas. S. Harper
Willard
Tate
Ma Glee
North End
Eastlake Ave
Down Town
Marion Street
East
Pike Street
East 9
United Motors Company
Ezzeioleivuluts A. F
East Pine Street
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