Overland 90 Sets 168 Hour Nonstop Mileage Record
Oklahoma City reports the Overland Model 90 driven by Linn Mathews and Dick Carhart covered 4,370.1 miles in 168 hours with gear sealed in high, no motor adjustments, and fuel efficiency of about 20.66 miles per gallon. The feat drew crowds, earned praise from the mayor, and established a new world record for automotive performance.
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Hen Linn Mathewson
Dick Carhart
Lee-Huckins
Oklahoma City
Okla
Los Angeles
New York
Oklahoma
Overland
E. R
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Carhart Motor Co
Southland
North
Carhart
Sammies Oil Company
Edmund
Reno
Akron Rubber Hub Emerges From Obscurity to Global Stand
A midwestern town once quiet and agrarian rose to prominence with the arrival of the rubber industry. Dr. Goodrich’s 1869 plan sparked Akron’s transformation into a manufacturing center, producing tires and rubber goods for bicycles and automobiles. By the era, Akron housed major factories, a booming economy, and a population over 266,000, with rubber sales totaling over 200 million dollars.
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Detroit
Carter
Middle West
Wwe
Priny
Benjamin Fracklin
Es Basineas
Pachett
Goodrich
Akron
Youndin
Tiabher
Ani
Gogdriels
Goalrich
Akyan
Atvan
Firat
iLenneren
Tillians
Ita
Akros
auMuvileres
Townsend bill support across highway groups
A summary of widespread backing for the Townsend bill from the American Association of State Highway Officials and allied groups. The article notes highway departments, the federal bureau of public roads, and national organizations urging congressional action to boost road building and coordination with federal policy, citing broad support and potential impact on states and the economy.
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American Association of State Highway Officials
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Ard Dig Bust Neva
Aimerican Automabic
ACA
Ual
Af Car Owners
Aneriedt
Wirhway
P. We Fetecah
Ferman
Stata
Pennybacker
Union States Boreau of
Publc Roads
Levere
AOS
Antonhielly
Baerecaty
Nighy Stanen
Jadion Vigwooditt
Markey
Charebter
Vonmeres
Lcach
Gabe
Sonal Grange Veld
Automobile salesman touts wide car experience in Intermountain area
A veteran salesman for Andrews-Nash Motor Company proclaims extensive hands on experience with nearly every car model in the Intermountain region. He praises his prior firms and notes positive impressions of a recent model’s performance, urging readers to consult the classified ad for details.
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T. A. Jost
Andrews-Nash Molo
Sistai
Pnve
Fommliie Sierides
le San
Wally
Wurher-pran & Jost Trothers
Nick Cars
Good Roads Urged by Trestone Dealer in Wartime Plea
A Trestone dealer urges national action on roads, arguing that better highways aided Allied logistics in World War I. He cites transport delays, rail and trucking efficiency, and the need for a unified, long-term program to support military and civilian commerce. He links road quality to national strength and postwar recovery.
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Pha
Saya Geo. Husa
Drosressert
INS
Mir
Emi
Tantle Seabhanl
Gist
Pittetuireph
Chateau Thierry ix
Bunipe
Borrers
Eure
Tiscay
Alps
Franca
USA
America
State Automobile Club Adopts Monitor Committee Plan
The Utah State Automobile Association plans a volunteer monitor committee to aid peace officers in enforcing speed and traffic rules. Members use blanks to report violations with date, time, place, and vehicle details. Letters to violators stress safety and courtesy while road signs for routes and towns are promised.
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State Automobile Club
Utah State Automobiue Association
Peacs
Jas
Ib Ln
Carriees
Detroit
Automobile Association
Foster
Salt Lake Tribune
Call on J. J. Beummitt for Liberty bond sale
A local notice invites Liberty bond purchases at 2417 Hudson Avenue via J. J. Beummitt. Contact phone 59 for details on selling or purchasing bonds.
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J. J. Beummitt
Hudson Avenue
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Browning Auto Co
Teport
Toledo
Meade
Oklahome Chy
Cashes Pope
Modelso
Canuant Moron Co
Dr. Goodrich
Vietiptines
Nias
Townsend
AGH IX
Pep
Trestone
Jean
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