Federal aid under highway act explained for states
A summary of how the Federal Highway Act provides aid to states. It outlines that the federal government finances seven percent of interstate and inter-county road costs, with the Bureau of Public Roads reviewing proposed plans, and states handling construction under federal oversight. Payments are staged as work progresses, with the federal share varying by state.
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Briswig Pevender
Wa Hington
Department of Government
Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Henry ¢. Wallace
Iowa
Buereau of
Bureau
Bandard
Nevada
State Highway Department
United States Treasury
G& Curtain
Congress
Air cleaning device could lengthen auto life says Miller
Holesaan authority Dr Frank A Miller argues an automatic air cleaner will extend engine life by filtering dust before it enters the cylinders. He likens the car’s air system to the human airway, claiming reduced wear on pistons and bearings. Government tests on Rickenbacher designed cleaners show over 99 percent dust removal.
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Holesaan
Frank A. Miller
America
Cylnderi Ag
Miller
I. V. Rickenbacher
Ford sets February retail car sales record in Detroit
In Detroit Michigan on February 24 the Ford Motor Company reports 116080 retail Ford cars sold for the shortest month in the year a new sales record was set reflecting strong demand across the month.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford plants plan 6000 cars a day production
Ford factory plans to reach a 6000 cars per day schedule by April 1 to meet rising demand. Since January, manufacturing has sped up to hit the target, with February sales beating January by 16 percent and setting a new high. Dealers report stock on hand at low levels as demand absorbs production while the Ford dealer network has extended the peak selling period beyond summer.
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Ford
Ford Motor Combass
Jowest
Ford Dealer Organization
Imelode
Jewett Six Car Ad Promises Smooth Shifts and Power
An advertisement touts the Jewett Six with sturdy frame and Paige Timken axles for lasting strength. It claims a smooth clutch, rapid gear changes, and no stalling. It boasts 50 horsepower, strong hill performance, and a 7 second 0-25 mph sprint. Price listed at 115 dollars.
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Wight
Mpre
Accord S. Hoag
Ncoln Highway Associs
Essex
Rom
Andress & Smith
Broad Street
Dee
Kolinski
Ely
Auto Tops de Luxe
R. J. Price
West Ava
S. J. George Taylor & CO
Peerless
Chas. FE. Tucker J. R. Chappel
Secy-Treas
Willys-Knight
Saturday Evening Post
Toledo
Overland-Knight Sales CO
W. Broad and
Water ST
Jewett
Paige
Bowe
Jewett Special
A. L. Jackson Auto Co
West Broad Street
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