Land Office Adopts Dodge Cars for Field Work
The United States General Land Office standardizes on Dodge Brothers vehicles after tests across 12 western branch offices. A double crew with 14 to 16 men traveled 99 miles overnight from Glenrock to Wheatland and onward to Denver, illustrating major savings and reduced delays.
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Dodge Brothers
Frank M. Johnson
Survers
Land Office
Department of Interior
United States
Soodge Brothers
Johnson
Glenrock
Wroo
Wheatland
Wyo
Denver
Open country rally on roads and schools spurs change
A Brenham Banner Press piece recalls a community gathering amid muddy roads and rain as farmers debate road bonds. Speakers urge improved highways, schools, and churches, arguing better roads benefit education and commerce and rally support for finance via taxes. a convert recounts later buying a car and boosting local business. Also notes two Hupmobile sales and McFall Motor Co. movements in Wichita Falls.
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God
Christ
Old
Palestine
Littl
Bill
Mie
Ferrell and Thompson Seek Diamond Tire Adjustments Issue
Ferrell and Herb Thompson run a tire business with the White Garage agency since September and have not received a Diamond tire back for adjustment. They report selling about 150 tires per month and note consistent satisfaction among buyers. The pair also distribute Racine and Miller tires and describe a touring customer who saw no tire changes after a long Ozark trip.
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Ferrell
Herb Thompson
Ozark Mountain
Vernon
Mr. Thompson
Miller
New Poumont Gas Station Adds Modern Pump Model
Auto Tire and Battery Co on South Main Street installs a Wayne company pump featuring five gallon containers and electric lighting for night visibility.
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Auto Tire and Battery Co
South Main Street
Wayne Company
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Evans
Sias
Mill Creek
Court House
Beck
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Eids
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Sam Wold
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Mysel
June
Sam
Fellowes
FICC
Creath Motors
Steve Cook
J. A. McFall of
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Ita Falls
J. A. McFall
Wichita Falls
Ferrell and
Thompson
New Poumont
Delco Farm
Goodyear
Magnolia Petroleum Company Gas and Oil
Western Electric
Mr. Farmer
Vernon Electric Company
Olin Turner
S. Main Street
General Auto Supply Co’s. Tire Store
White Garage Bidg
Vernon, Texas
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