Gramm Bernstein Truck Sales Rise in Pacific Northwest
Pacific Coast Milk company has used Gramm Bernstein trucks to haul milk from fur dairy ranches into Kent. The Cascade Motor Sales Company distributes the Gram Bernstein line in the territory and has deployed 12 trucks in the last two months. Sales Manager Carl Lipaky organized the sales force for further promotion. J. W. Vanderbilt, president, spent a week in Portland reviewing truck industry conditions.
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Pacific Coast Milk Company
Fur Dairy
Kent
Cascade Motor Sales Company
Carl Lipaky
J. W. Vanderbilt
Portland
Trucks Hauled 350 Million Tons Farm Products in 1918
Warren B Bullock notes motor truck use expanded in 1918 with farmers hauling vast tonnages to markets. He cites a rise in rural express, wholesale fleet growth, widespread truck ownership, and efficiency gains over wagons. Projections estimate near one billion tons by 1919 and 1920 expansions.
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Warren B. Bullockormerly
Motor Transport Corps
Farmers of
United States of Agriculture
Ford
Lubrication Gaps in Brake Mechanism Identified
The brake system lacks regular lubrication for pins supporting the brake shoes and the cam or toggle actuating parts. Lubrication often depends on the hand oil can with oiling at the brake rod joints, bearings of the compensating shaft, and other operating level joints require occasional oiling.
Tire Chains as Vital Car Equipment in Rainy Weather
The article stresses tire chains as essential gear for driving in wet conditions. It notes many cars lack them at purchase, urges buyers to equip immediately, and recommends keeping a set in the vehicle, especially when leaving the dealer.
Hide Stolen Autos in Lake Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Kansas on October 25 authorities report a new method of concealment for stolen vehicles. Thieves sink cars in a pond to hide them from police and owners. one stolen automobile later surfaced in a pond and was recovered.
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Lake Pittsburg
Kas
Briscoe Car Tour Reports Strong Performance Across Rocky Roads
A traveler writes about a Briscoe road trip covering 2700 miles with no engine trouble. The 2975 pound load was carried over difficult grades including Fourth of July Canyon Idaho. Gas use totaled 1104 gallons for 247 miles per gallon and oil cost 5.40 dollars.
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Emanuela
Canyon
Idaho
Missoula
Mont
Madison
Wis
Chicago
Indianapolis
Indiana
T Am
Chas
Whitcomr
Boyer Wins Cincinnati Race in Record 260 Miles
Joe Boyer won the Cincinnati speedway 260 mile race on October 12, 1919, in 2 hours 27 minutes 19.29 seconds at an average of 101.83 mph. Art Kline finished second and Kurt Hitke third, with Goodyear tires claiming a twelfth win of the season. The event saw no accidents aside from a tire change for a splinter, as Boyer maintained a steady pace to secure victory.
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Cincinnati Speedway
Joe Boyer
Boyer
Detroit
Cincinnati
Art Kline
Peugeot
Kurt Hitke
Kline
Goodyear Card
Providence
R. I
Two Brothers Take Charge of Russian Stowaway in Philadelphia
Mia Semyah Levin aged 22 arrived from Russia as a stowaway aboard the Mazama seeking her husband. She learned he serves with the Jewish Legion of the British Army in Palestine.
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Philadelphia
Mia
Semyah Levin
Russia
Mazama
Hydrometer Test Guide For Willard Storage Battery
Instructions on using a hydrometer to test a Willard storage battery. It explains the scale from 1150 to 1300, readings of 1.280 for fully charged and 1.150 for discharged cells, and cautions against testing after adding distilled water. Steps include removing the vent plug and forcing air out of the hydro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Meggee
Chas
Harper, Inc
Willard
Willard Storage Battery Company
Acme Company Plans Major Plant Expansion
The Acme Motor Truck Company of Cadillac Michigan began construction on October 3 of the first of four units to double the plant capacity. The 144 by 65 foot building will be followed by three more units as orders have outpaced production. The body building department is also expanding to meet growing demand.
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Acme
Hydrometer Setup for Electrolyte Testing
Instructions describe using a meter syringe to draw electrolyte into a glass tube via a rubber bulb, inserting a tube through the vent plug hole, and ensuring the hydrometer floats freely without contacting the tube or container walls.
Briscoe Letter From Seattle Buyer Boosts Dealer Spirit
A letter from Chas Whitcomb of Seattle to Briscoe salesman Emanuela at Mitchell Motor and Service Co. delighted Eddie Shenberg the sales manager for more than a day. The note reports a Briscoe purchase and a drive toward the East, serving as proof for hopeful Briscoe promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Shenberg
Mitchell Motor & Service Co
Briscoe
Emanuela
Chas
Whitcomb
Seattle
Handy wooden wedge aids tire bead inspection
A sturdy wooden wedge, three-quarters of an inch thick and three to five inches long, slips between the beads to inspect a tire casing. It allows the user to rotate around the circumference with one hand while the other steadies the tire.
A Riddle About Names And Revelations
A brief riddle hints that a girl’s name matters and a mistaken assumption may reveal itself when you share your own name. The compact verse plays on identity and trust in social interaction.
Rubber imports rise in July to 17 965 tons
Crude rubber imports in July reached 17 965 tons, up 873 tons from July 1918 and 1 646 tons from June this year. June arrivals fell to 16 319 tons from 24 124 tons last year, with 1918 June unusually high. current June figures approximate this year’s average.
Connecticut Establishes Gasoline Pump Registration
Connecticut requires gasoline pumps to be registered under a new state law. The motor vehicles commissioner issues a small license plate costing $2, displaying the pump's license number and the year.
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Connecticut
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Preventing Short Circuits in Battery Handling
A method to reduce battery short circuits involves slipping a short length of rubber tubing over the wire near the metal lift handle. The tubing is slit lengthwise, placed over the wire, and taped securely. This protects insulation and prevents wire contact.
Boldt's French Pastry Run Near Uptown Addresses
A brief note lists two nearby Boldt locations for French pastry purchases. One at Uptown 1414 3d Avenue and another at downtown 913 2d Avenue.
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Boldt
Uptown
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