Return to the toll road: a universal gas tax trend
The piece argues that highway tolls have shifted from private toll houses to state gas taxes, noting 37 states and the District of Columbia now tax fuel. It cites New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, and others as retaining free roads for nonresidents, and discusses cross state gas purchases as motorists seek avoidance.
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America
Ely
District of Alumbia
New York
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Michigan
Linois
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Galifornia
Newark
California
Missouri
Kansas
The Old Mechanic Reads Mind by Car Handling
The mechanic claims skill, not mind reading, in diagnosing clutch and steering issues. He notes a driver’s habit of jerking the clutch signals trouble and predicts future visits for noisy motors and lemon grievances.
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John Doe
Safe driving tips for urban traffic during night return
The article advises watching rear traffic rather than the car ahead when using four wheel brakes and highlights safer timing for passing street cars. It emphasizes lagging behind groups to avoid constant stopping at crossings and to reduce exhaust exposure while still reaching destinations promptly.
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Jon
How to Locate Car Noises by Elimination
A guide explains it is easier to find the source of a car rattle or squeak by ruling out parts not involved. It suggests testing doors by opening them to determine if the noise originates there, helping owners quickly locate the trouble source.
Insurance Costs Rise Across States Amid Auto Claims
The report notes higher high grade car registrations in the East than the West and cites a Massachusetts law that imposes compulsory sentencing for repeat drunk driving. It cites 1924 Automobile claims against a single insurer totaling 5,446 with costs including 77,073 for backfires and 243,754 for skidding and 68,548 for repair errors.
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California
Massachusettes
One Insurance Company
Street cars fading in Phoenix while Philadelphia debate grows
A Phoenix report shows street car interests abandoning streetcars in favor of automobiles. In contrast Philadelphia faces a different approach as Pennsylvania's metropolis weighs its options.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Double level Chestnut Street to separate street cars and motors
The piece argues a two tier Chestnut Street with upper level for buses and passenger cars and a lower level for street cars, noting friction between vehicle types and support for separation. It warns about pump accuracy and urges motorists to switch pumps to reveal true gas mileage, citing Chicago estimates of losses between 500000 and 750000 dollars yearly and widespread under-pumping by attendants.
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Chestnut Street
Chicago
The Texas Company Produces Gasoline Amid Growing Output
The Texas Company, serving American car owners, ended 1924 with 2751 U S producing wells and 25 in Mexico. It purchased nearly 21 million barrels of crude in the U S and Mexico, uses 1 423 644 acres of lands and leases, and operated 8263 tank cars traveling over 70 million miles that year.
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Texas Company
United States
Mexico
U. S
Four questions on highway construction and air cleaners
The passage poses five technical questions about highway industry value, air cleaner separation principles, gasoline adulterants and engine efficiency, wiring at the instrument panel, and demountable cylinder head acceptance. It also questions why living costs stay high and hints at further answers next Sunday.
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Ullman Feature Service
Passing errors teach safer driving and care
A driver’s failed attempt to pass a truck leads to a lesson on cautious overtaking and imagining five seconds ahead. The piece stresses regular car care, record keeping for mileage and lubrication, and daily polish as part of safe, economical ownership. It also notes distinct vehicle appearance impacting safety on a fatal 60-foot bridge incident involving William Ashworth and Iliam A Schwenk.
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Fcroecanarag
William Ashworth
New York
Iliam
Schwenk
Distorted statements cited in legal dispute over insurance
The text references a suit involving the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters and the Wigeensiders. It mentions misused terms like motor mishaps and discusses unrelated advice about washing cars, including cautions about water, ignition wires, and polishing in damp conditions.
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National Bureau of Casualty and Surety
Wigeensiders
Distributor team cautions on oiling for smooth operation
The team notes that in the distributor area, minimal oiling is needed for quiet function and that proper attention to lubrication prevents both over-oiling and starvation, stressing regular checks.
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Eam
Tokyo’s Subway Plan Costs 187 Million Yen
Tokyo plans a new subway network of about 40 miles with an estimated cost near 187 million yen. Municipal plans call for surveying and construction to begin late this year or early next spring.
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Tokyo
Taximeters Traced to Ancient Athens
Oxford museum displays ancient taximeters tied to chariot hire in Attic times. Bematists measured distances for campaigns and processions, a forerunner to modern meters, with examples noted in Spain during Columbus and Evelyn eras.
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Ancient
Athens
Oxford
Eng
Acropolis
Pericles
Spain
Columbus
John Evelyn
Digrist
Oxford Museum of Scientific Instruments
King's Court Rules on Flimsy Frocks at Court
The lord Chamberlain's office in London issued a ruling for Buckingham Palace social functions by King George and Queen Mary. It states dresses must not be too flimsy though narrow skirts are allowed if they appear full enough to meet standards.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Lord Chamberlain
George
Mary
Court Crepe Introduced For Debutante Slips
Reports show some debutantes last year wore inadequate lingerie making knees visible and prompting officials to demand sturdier attire. A new heavy crepe de chine fabric named court crepe is now used by modistes for specially designed under slips for court wear.
Cambridge and Oxford Athletes to Compete in U S Track Meet
London June 27 AP The Cambridge and Oxford team touring the United States to meet Harvard Yale Princeton and Cornell July 11 18 features runners such as A E Porritt C C F N Harrison and W E Stevenson and fielders like T Van Geysel C A Mitchell C C E W Mackintosh C H K Hagnall Oakeley and R L Hyatt with events from 100 to two miles and weight and pole events listed among others.
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London
Cambridge
Oxford
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Cornell
America
A. E B. Porritt
C. F. N. Harrison
A. E. Porritt
P. G. Hunter
W. FE. Stevenson
D. M. Johnson
A. G. G. Marshall
D. G. A. Lowe
R. A. Orchard
R. S. Starr
W. E. Morgan
T. C. Fooks
Lord, Burghley
J. H. Flynn
Lord Burghley
H. M. Cleckley
T. van Geysel
A. M. Mitchell
C. E. W. Mackintosh
H. K. Hagnall
Car Makers Plan To Enter Insurance Field
The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce agreed to study the costs of insurance and whether to enter the insurance business. Charles Clifton, president, was authorized to appoint a committee to examine advisability and report findings.
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National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Charles Clifton
Bee the Isle of Wight Ketch Completes 38000th Solent Crossing
The Bee, built 124 years ago, sails Southampton to Newport on the Isle of Wight. She completed her 38000th Solent crossing after starting service in 1861. Over half a million tons of cargo and about 500000 miles traveled mark her long career with a single captain for 48 years. Three younger sister ships still ply the route.
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Southampton
Newport
Isle of Wight
Solent
Nelson
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