Traffic Factory Plans Doubled Production
General Sales Manager W. M. Hartford announces Shields Livengood Motor company will double Traffic factory output in 1920 due to nationwide demand. Washington state boosts orders while Hartford notes the original contract has surpassed expectations. President C. H. Shields travels from St. Louis to Connersville Indiana and Indianapolis to secure extra quotas for the firm’s territory.
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W. M. Hartford
Shields Livengood Motor Company
United States
Washington
Hartford
C. H. Shields
Traffic
St. Louis
Lexington
Connersville
Indiana
Indianapolia
Liberty
Detroit
Shields-Livengood Motor Company
Tire load and oversize ratios for vehicle handling
The guide discusses tire loading beyond capacity and effects of oversize tires on ride, vibration, speedometer accuracy, and power delivery. It notes that proper oversize can improve traction with minimal transmission impact, but stresses correct size and type from the start and suggests a simple weight distribution test using platform scales.
Center of the Road Driving Rule for Truckers
A highway safety note urges keeping trucks centered on high crowned roads to avoid weight bias toward the right spring and potential disasters.
Boldt's Uptown and Downtown Outing Highlight
A note lists Boldt's venues at 1414 3d Ave uptown and 913rd Ave downtown as possible gathering spots for an outing.
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Boldt's
3D Ave
Car Winter Storage Guide From Liberty Motors
Car owners wintering away their vehicle can follow a detailed set of steps from the Liberty Motor Car Company. The procedure covers garage weatherproofing, tire storage, draining fluids, battery care, engine prep, and a full wrap to protect the car during storage.
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Liberty Motor Car Company
Shields-Livengood Motor Company
Liberty Distributors
The
Star
Local Men Open Grease Station in Auto Row
C I White and G J Madigan opened a lubricating service station under White and Madigan at 314 East Pike Street near Bellevue. White spent four years in Seattle and served in the US, while Madigan has eight years in local auto circles including five as a Chansler Lyon oil and grease salesman. New venture focuses on lubrication with a rear drive-out alley for convenience.
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Auto Row
C. I. White
G. J. Madigan
White and Madigan
East Pike St
Bellevue
Seattle
White
Uncle Sam
Madigan
Chansler & Lyon
Continental Head joins New $2,000,000 Motors Company
Albert H. Zimmerman, a leading motor executive, leaves Continental Motor Co. after 14 years to become vice president, treasurer and general manager of the new Supreme Motors Co. in Warren. He buys a large stake and the plant will produce up to 300 motors daily under his management.
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Albert H. Zimmerman
Continental Motor Co
Detroit
Supreme Motors Co
Warren
A. W. Green
Supreme Motors
Zimmerman
Continental
Green
The
Chandler limousine makes debut at Seattle showroom
The Chandler limousine is displayed at Seattle Automobile Sales on East Pike Street, boasting a metal body, curved lower windshield, heavy plate windows, mahogany interior panels, silk plush upholstery, autophone, and nickel coat hooks. President H P Grant touts the model as a high standard in closed-car construction with ample power under load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Seattle Automobile Sales Company
East Pike St
H. P. Grant
1902 Franklin Cars Still In Use Across America
Franklin-Wicks reports a national canvass shows at least four of the 1902 Franklins remain in service, with many 1903 and 1904 models still on the road. Owners praised the pioneer air cooled car for its lasting value and reliability.
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Franklin
Franklin-Wicks Company
Franklin Distributers
America
Caution in Tire Chains Worn to Prevent Casing Damage
A warning notes that overly tight chains harm tire casings. If the cross grip cannot shift with each tread, it grinds into rubber and fabric, weakening the tire's strength and potentially reducing performance and safety.
New York London Traffic Comparable at Busy Corners
A study compares motor traffic in New York and London by counting vehicles at the 17 busiest corners over set hours. New York logged 274,305 vehicles in 10 hours while London registered a similar total in the corresponding hours. In specific counts, London saw 28,735 at Piccadilly and New York 39,210 at Columbus Circle.
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London
New York
Don
Piccadilly
Columbus Circle
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Yakima
Spokane
Shields Ae Motor CO
East Pike
S. Wall St
Traffic Motor Truck Corporation
Clark-Baker CO
Ferdinand
Rainier
Continental Head
New
Motors Company
BUICK
Eldridge
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