Mossbach Automobile Company Dominates Local Truck Trade
Henry Mossbach Automobile Company led by Moxsbach and H A Parker shows rapid wholesale growth in one year. The 16618 F St shop houses a full machine, dr, paint, brazing and tire operation ready to refurbish any make. Rainier trucks, distributed from Flushing NY, drive expansion across Washington Oregon Montana Idaho with new dealer appointments anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biportians
Henry Mossbach Automo Company
Moxsbach
H. A. Parker
Auto Row
H. A
Hen- Mossbach
Henry Mossbach
Flushing
New York
Rainier
Mosbach
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Motor Links Help Italy Over Rugged Terrain
Italy, with 700 miles of broad gauge rail and 8 070 miles of narrow gauge, relies on motor coaches to connect mountainous regions where rail lines are costly. Regular service now runs to timetables, linking coastal and inland routes as rail construction remains difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Engine Troubles the Way to Correct and Avoid Them
Warren B Bullock offers a structured method for diagnosing engine balks in motor fleets. He outlines five steps: verify compression, prime cylinders properly, test spark, check for overly rich mixture, and verify ignition timing. The guidance aims to replace hit or miss repairs with systematic elimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren B. Bullock
Motor Transport Corps
Army
Motors
Uncle Sam
New National models show sporty roadster and phaeton
National introduces a two passenger roadster with a 12 cylinder airplane engine and 75 mph geared speed. It features wire wheels, cord tires, rear deck storage for a khaki top, and hinged rear seat access. A new four passenger phaeton follows with rakish straight lines and low body wall for close road hugging stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Shields
Shielda-Livengood Motor Co
Chicago
National
Phatoan
Protecting Battery Wires With Cup Grease
Copper battery wires often corrode in cells due to sulphuric acid gas and damp air. Coating around terminals with cup grease protects the copper and prevents short circuits.
Edge-trimming cautions prompt curbside tire concerns
A local caution about edging near curbs notes edge-trimming is costly for truck tires, while noting its value in other contexts. The remark contrasts the financial impact of curbwork on large vehicle fleets with its utility elsewhere.
Miss St Denia Tours Seattle In Moamer Roamer Ride
Ruth St Denia stops at Seattle shops with Star coverage, expressing preference for Ina Moamer on the road. Chief Hawkinson arranges a Moamer test drive, sending a big Foamer with Carl Watson piloting to New Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth St. Denia
Seattle
Miss St. Denia
California
Chief Hawkinson
United Motors Company
Liberty
Washington
Carl Watson
Kids Pray for the Sun at Seward Park Bike Picnic
Seattle children invoke calm skies as Yoo-Hoo Skinnay Bike Club plans a firetrum and picnic at Seward Park. The event from Times Square at 9 20 will include races games free lunch and prize drawings with May 30 bicycle races signups available on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Yoo-Hoo Skinnay Bike Club
Seward Park
Times Square
Quality of Gas Counts for Easy Starting and Power
The article argues that only straight distillate gasoline with a continuous chain of boiling points delivers easy cold starting quick acceleration and long mileage. It emphasizes low boiling points for starting mid-range for pickup and high boiling points for full power, noting mixtures break the power chain and that Red Crown gasoline meets the necessary continuous boiling-point chain.
Premier Lynite Motor touted as lightweight aluminum breakthrough
Patten Motor Co. distributes Premier car in Iowa Territory touting a 156 pound aluminum Lynite power unit. Manager L. P. Schaeffer says aluminum offers superior heat conductivity, lighter weight, and better performance than cast iron, promising improved cooling and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Schaeffer
Patten Motor Co
Schaeffer
New Aids to Boost Roads
Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield promotes a national road program urging construction of highways as essential to industry and employment. Slogans linking roads with rails and waterways are circulated to stimulate public interest and unite efforts across government and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Department of Labor
William C. Redfield
Highways Transport Committee
Washington
Redfield
Wilson
United States
Redfielda
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
National Automobile Dealers’ Association
Dar
Briscoe Expands to Double Briscoe Factory Output
Mitchell Motor & Service Co reports Briscoe adds buildings at the factory to nearly double daily capacity from 75 to about 200 cars. J R Findlater notes wartime machinery and new expansions will boost production. sales remain strong as Briscoe is praised for being economical, reliable, and versatile for business and leisure use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Motor & Service Co
Briscoe
J. R. Findlater
The
Motor Corporation
Eddie Shanberg
Findlater
Dont Slide The Wheels On Greasy Pavement Warning
Do not slide the rear wheels when stopping. The message cautions riders about rubber pavement polishers being costly and advises removing grease oil and acids from tires with a cloth dampened by gasoline.
Motor Car Great Aid to Rural Transportation
C. H. Shields of Shields Livengood Motor Co argues motor passenger cars are crucial for rural areas equal to express lines. He notes farmers increasingly buy cars, boosting confidence in gas engines and aiding broader adoption of tractors, trucks, and better roads, with Liberty credited for promoting gas-powered farm equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Shields
The
Shields Livengood Motor Co
Bearing adjustment method for wheel removal
When a wheel is removed the bearing cup comes out with it so the bearing must be readjusted on reassembly. Turn the bearing up tight and rotate the wheel a few times by hand to eliminate backlash.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mossbach Automobile
Autos Aid
Studebaker
Apweank Sonar
Ees Boen
Philadelphia
Eleventh Avenue
11Th Ave
Pike and
Pine Star
Miss ST. Denis
Roamer
America
Continental
Delco
Stromberg
Borg & Beck
Stewart
Paterson
Pioneer Auto Company
East Olive St
Auto Bargain Market
East Pine Street
Master Electric CO
State Distributors
East Pike Street
Standard Furniture Co
Eldridge
Spokane
Northwest Distributors
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!