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The Evening Caledonian in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont

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The Evening Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1920

Page

8

Near a Million Motor Trucks In Use Nationwide

A 1920s report shows 953 093 motor trucks in use nationwide by year end, outpacing passenger cars with an 18 state tracking system. New York leads with 94 716 trucks, followed by Pennsylvania and Ohio, while Illinois and California run close for second. If trends continue, trucks may reach the number of passenger cars by 1932.

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Difficulty Shifting Gears From Inexperienced Drivers

The article notes new car owners often struggle to shift into intermediate gears due to a slight clutch drag or unfamiliar engine speed. It states that practice is the remedy and that familiarity with the motor speed when shifting is key.

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