Demand Shifts to Lighter Trucks as Sales Rise
The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce reports a clear move toward lighter trucks in the third quarter. Of 42,000 trucks sold by members excluding Ford, over 29,000 were 1 1/2 tons or smaller, with the 4 ton class leading sales at 9,758 units. Reo 4 ton Speed Wagons dominate, with 4,425 sold, highlighting speed and economy as driving factors for department stores and farms alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Ford
Reo
A. F. Hawkinson
United Motors Co
Handy Prework Tip for Safer Machine Handling
A note advises rubbing a small amount of vaseline on the hands before starting any machine work to ease cleaning afterward with soap and water. The tip emphasizes better hand cleanliness after completing the job.
Striking Maxwell Clutch Demonstration on Seattle Hill
Salesman Walter Robinson demonstrated the Maxwell cone clutch on a steep Seattle hill to prove its indestructibility. The car stopped without brakes both while ascending and descending the slope, showcasing a gradual slip and oil bath operation that prevents jarring and assures reliability for drivers.
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Maxwell
Winningham
Seattle Automobile Sales Company
Walter Robinson
Seattle
36Th Ave. S
Lake Washington Boulevard
J. T. Heffernan
Robinson
Seattle Automobile Sales
Motor Trucks Soon to Have Their Own Highway System
EB A Williams Jr president of The Garford Motor Truck Company predicts a future where motor trucks operate on dedicated highways built for heavy haulage. He cites lower costs per ton mile, rapid trips, and global adoption from the Philippines to South America, with maintenance akin to railroad upkeep and roads optimized for efficiency.
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Star
EB. A. Williams, Jr
Garford Motor Truck Company
Aout
Williams
Philippines
India
South America
Department of Agriculture
Small Cars for Europe Light autos to fit all pockets abroad
John M. Maguire president of the Mid-West Rubber association says Europe will demand affordable light cars for all classes as American manufacturers shift to export. The Portage Rubber company of Akron is expanding its export department to capitalize on promising European trade. When a woman in the Philippines becomes a widow she resumes her maiden name.
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Europe
John M. Maguire
Mid-West Rubber Association
Mr. Maguire
America
Maguire
Portage Rubber Company of
Akron
New York
Philippines
New Control For Republic Motor Truck Co
Fr W Ruggles president of Republic Motor Truck Co announces he and John N Willys and W J Baxter acquired control of Republic Motor Truck Co and Torbensen Axle Co of Cleveland Ohio The Cleveland Alma holdings were bought out Those formerly holding positions are no longer connected with the firms Willys Overland Co of Toledo is not involved The administrators policies will largely continue and growth is predicted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. W. Ruggles
Republic Motor Truck Co. Inc
John N. Willys
W. J. Baxter
New York City
Torbensen Axle Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Alma
Charles G. Rhodes
Republic Company
C. F. Hepburn
J. O. Eaton
I. W. Ruggies
Willys Overland Company
Toledo
Ruggles
Republic Motor Truck Co
Ancient horse in Toledo parade dies after fall
During a motor truck demonstration in Toledo an aged horse hitched to a dray collapsed and died. The owner, a wrinkled colored man, sadly watched the animal struggle to its end and remarked in a hushed tone, Good night, boss, Good morning Mister Motor Truck.
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Toledo, Ohle
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Tores
Maxwell Clutch
ISTAL
Shields-Livengood Motor Company
East Pike St
Seattle, Wash
le Hearts
Spokane
Wash
Lewiston
Idaho
Lewiston Hill
Henry Gohrman
Yakima
Bosch
Timken
Russel
Shields-Livengood Motor Co
S. Wall St
Traffic Motor Truck Corporation
St. Louis
Maxwell Executives
Detroit
Seattle Automobile Sales CO
H. P. Grant
Mgr
East
Northwest Territory
Dragon Motor CO
Pike Street
Seattle, U. S. A
Boldt
Uptown
3D Ave
2D Ave
Rucrede
Zenith
Dodge
Liberty
U. S
Washington
Mnsertechnic
Broadway
Pike and Pine
Portland
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