Railroads and trucks linked to prosperity in transport plan
Industry leaders warn rail strikes threaten gains of motor truck transport and roads. L D Foreman notes strike costs Britain at about 250 million pounds daily impact and US losses of 26 million in wages and 100 million in production since January 1 1919. Officials urge road improvements and future‑proof planning for ten years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Foreman
To Intermountain Motor Car Co
Great Britain
Malta
United States
R. EB. Putton
International Motor Co
Sea Ind
Ind
Motor Truck Emblem of Modern Empire Builder
Article traces growth of motor trucks from 1898 Brooklyn origins to 600,000 trucks in use, highlighting 1914 success and wartime impact. Notes farmers as major users and rural express routes cutting handling steps to lower living costs and farm prices, linking producers to urban markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
W Mack
Prospect Park
USA
Buick Sets 1920 Model K Prices and Improvements
Vernon Watson of Checsman Autocom says Buick will keep 1919 prices on open models while adding slight increases on closed types for the 1920 Model K series. Factories are pushing production and buyers are advised to be patient on deliveries as improvements and refinements accompany the new line. A note warns against driving with a bent spring hanger to avoid potential failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
United States
Snys Vernon Watson
Checsman Autocom
A National Highway System For 87 Percent Of Us
A proposed 60 000 mile hard surfaced road system could serve 87 percent of U S population at an annual cost of 100 million dollars per year, completing in twelve and a half years. It would ease rail congestion, aid motor transport, and create employment, with estimates suggesting 1.24 billion dollars could fund 50 000 miles of roads benefiting vast areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonatenna
United Binten
United States
United States Department of Labor
HH. EH
Fulton
Viston
Hyell
Itx
How Drivers Can Help Maintain Good Roads
Drivers can aid road upkeep by avoiding single track driving and using the road evenly. Experts note hill climbs depress one side of pavement, accelerating wear, while arching roads no longer needed on modern surfaces. Encouraging drivers to distribute traffic preserves road quality and lifetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Masury
International Motor Company
Mr. Masury
Hey
Hay Hauling Demonstrated in Venango County
A farmer staged a practical motor truck demonstration in Venango County Pennsylvania hauling over a ton of hay from his farm to a city eight miles distant on a temporary track. The run, completed in minutes, showcased the vehicle’s efficiency and potential for farm use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venango County
Pennsylvania
QI City
Industrial Prosperity Amid Rising Prices Warned
Industrial leader Mr K Hoagland of Motor Trick warns prices stay elevated as food and labor costs rise, but asserts the country is in unprecedented prosperity. He predicts a gradual return to normal conditions with no upheaval, as industries adjust and the economy settles from the current abnormal times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Hoagland
Motor Trick Company
Suethods
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