Open Fine Garage Opens New North Ward Facility
A new garage and repair shop, thought to be among the citys most complete, opened last Wednesday under the Northern Automobile company. The building at 503 Westlake Ave North holds storage for 150 machines aside from space for repair and wash. Nearby Uptown at 1414 2d Ave and Downtown at 913 td Ave are noted as related sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Automobile Company
Westlake Ave
Uptown
2D Ave
Downtown
Td Ave
New Lexington Sales Director Named in Indiana
Frank B. Ansted announces Jay Dewey as director of sales for the Lexington Minute Man Six at Lexington Motor company. Dewey, formerly district sales manager, came from Starr Piano and has led the Kansas City Lexington branch. His current task is to pacify distributors and dealers demanding car deliveries.
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Frank B. Ansted
Lexington Motor Company
Connersville
Ind
Jay Dewey
Lexington Minute Man
Mr. Dewey
Lexington
Salos
Starr Piano Company
Richmond
Kansas City
Dewey
Canton
Tire and Battery Care Compared by Local Distributor
R F Meggee of Chas 8 Harper explains how tires and storage batteries share how they store energy and fail when neglected. He notes gradual wear can cause sudden flats or failures, urging regular checking to catch small faults early and save cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Meggee
Chas. 8
Harper, Inc
Willard Distributors
Motor Hauling Demands More Attention to Road Building
The article argues increased truck traffic necessitates standardized highway rules, education, and regulated road use. It cites the Council of National Defense, Bureau of Public Roads, and American Road Builders Association pushing uniform laws, weight limits, signage rules, and pedestrian safety to protect roads and ensure fair treatment for truck operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Transport Committee
Council of National Defense
Federal Committee
National Committee
Cronta Walker
Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
American Road Builders’ Association
Department of Agriculture
Department
Lafayette's Newest Car Firm Forms With Noted Auto Figures
Lafayette Motors Company of Indianapolis forms with Charlca W. Nash as president and D. McCall White and ER. C. Howard as vice presidents to build a high grade auto. The board will be chaired by James J. Storrow of Boston. Cap of 6 million dollars. Lafayette aims to display at January shows and begin mass production next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Motors Company
Indianapolis
Charlca W. Nash
D. McCall White
ER. C. Howard
Cadillac Company
White
Nash
Liberty Motor
Nash Motors Company
Lafayette Company
Howard
Chassia
Lafayette
Rain Water Proves Best Cooler for Cars
Pure rain water is ideal for cooling systems because it lacks minerals that mineralize and corrode radiator walls and piping. Use rain water when available to protect metal surfaces and prevent deposits.
Ball Bearings Need Regular Inspection and Care
The article urges motorists to inspect ball bearings every six months. Replace worn balls with perfect ones and refill with graphite grease to prevent injuries and costly damage to garages.
The boy who plays marbles for keeps may be giving away public libraries
A fragment suggests a boy known for marbles may influence public libraries in the coming year. Details are unclear, with limited readable facts and no specific names or places available in the available text.
Seattle Auto Mobil Co head returns from East trip
H M Miller secretary and treasurer of the Seattle Automobile Company traveled six weeks to Eastern centers arriving with a Chandler touring car. The trip included Cleveland Pittsburg Washington and a Washington dealer plate noted as a first of its kind. Miller praised Seattle and opposed relocating eastward citing higher living costs and strong prospects in Washington.
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H. M. Miller
Seattle Automobile Company
Seattle
Mr. Miller
Cleveland
Chantler
Pittsburg
Washington
D. C
Cumberland Mountains
Chestnut Ridge
Chandler
Miller
Duthie Family Buys Ninth Mitchell Victory Six
J W Bill Duthie, noted for shipbuilding, purchased the latest Mitchell Victory Six completing his ninth Mitchell in three years. He praises the car, saying its velvety clutch makes it the best Mitchell factory output and deepens his faith in the line.
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J. W
Bill” Duthie
Shipbuilding Fame
Duthies
Novel GMC Truck Driveaway Uses Makeshift Trailers
Six Hooper Nebraska GMC dealers started with 12 GMC trucks from Pontiac to Hooper. The plan used six identical trucks with front wheels removed and front axles swapped to create a two wheel trailer configuration. The six day overland trip had no mishaps and the fleet performed well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GMC
Hooper
Neb
Pontiac
Anthony Tonberg
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Chacek
Nee
F.o. B
Yakima
Spokane
Shields Livengood Motor Co. Distributors
Liberty
Traffic Motor Truck Corporation
St. Louis
Corven
Master Electric Co
East Pike
Frnst Hardware
NEW Lexington
Day Dewey
Lexington MinuteMan Six
Pisa
Warren B. Bullock
Motor Transport Corps
Chas. W. Nash
KF. C. Howard
West Coast
Stewart Tire Sales Co
Tenth Ave
Pike Street
Tenth Avenue
Mitchell
W. “Bill” Duthie
Victory
National Storage Battery CO
Walter Fairman
Mer
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