Federal Aid Roads Highlight 1837 Miles In State
Pennsylvania reports 1837 miles of Federal Aid highways completed as of June 30 with 240.7 miles under construction. National totals show 71,074.83 miles completed, 10,779 under construction, and 3,118.4 approved for construction. Estimated costs span $261.8 million for ongoing work and $67.46 million for approved projects with federal shares of $105.3 million and $25.74 million respectively.
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Pennsylvania
S. M. McClure
Warren County Motor Club
American Automobile Association
McClure
Congress
Motor Club
Chrysler DeSoto six to wear Spanish body style names
Detroit August 25 In keeping with its Spanish background the Chrysler DeSoto six adopts seven Spanish style names replacing the usual terms. Styles listed include Roadster Espanol Faeton Cape Business Sedan Sedan Codhe Sedan We Lujo and Cape de Lujo. DeSoto officials explain de Lujo means of luxury, akin to de luxe.
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Detroit
Mich
Chrysler- Huilt
DeSoto
Kari H. Bronson
Espanol
DeSoto Six
Paris to tap distant mineral waters for city supply
Parisians may soon receive mineral water from taps as Paris moves beyond the muddy Seine and Marne. Plans call for drawing from springs in the Vals region, a source already supplying much bottled water.
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Paris
Seine
Marne
Vals
Why Be a Plodder Why Be a Plodder
Ad copy urging readers to drive to Glade and treat their car with Pavania Gas and Strong oil and gas to clean cylinders improve performance and allow the car to glide along in the dark. The message warns against being a Jeast and promotes auto care products for smoother operation.
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Glade
Gasoline’s Rise From Worthless Byproduct to Main Trade
SOUTH BEND Ind August 25 Studebaker official recalls how gasoline was once a dangerous waste product in petroleum distillation, dumped to avert fire hazards as kerosene and greases dominated demand. The automobile era transformed gasoline into a core industry product, with Studebaker engineers driving efficiency. Also West Newton Pa August 20 Gallion Gamble 34 McKeesport Pa killed after falling under a B and O freight train while attempting to steal a ride.
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South Bend
Ind
Studebaker Corporation
Studebaker
West Newton
Gallion Gamble
McKeesport
Simplicity in the Model A Ford Ignition System
Detroit reports the Model A Ford retains Fordist simplicity in design and maintenance. The ignition system shows a new, still simple construction aimed at high reliability with minimal trouble, reflecting Henry Ford and team’s goal for durable service across many miles.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford
Henry Ford
Modern ignition design reduces cables with bronze spark links
The new ignition system eliminates high tension cables from distributor to plugs. Thin bronze springs connect plugs to distributor, with a single high tension lead from the dash mounted coil to the distributor on the engine head. A steel conduit protects the primary wire, blocking theft and short circuits, while quick replacement parts allow rapid fixes for condensers and breaker arms.
Grave of Uncle Sam Marker In Oakwood Cemetery
The grave of the prototype for Uncle Sam lies in Oakwood Cemetery Troy New York in a state of neglect. Samuel Wilson who died seventy four years ago is honored by fame but his resting place is marked by only a single stone slab beneath a maple tree.
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Troy
N. Y
Uncle Sam
Oakwood
Samuel Wilson
Silence wins Cox Democratic nomination for St Louis County treasurer
Clayton Missouri reports James G Cox, jobless, secured the Democratic nomination for St Louis County treasurer with 500 ecards and two speeches. One speech was an introduction and the other echoed Silence is golden.
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Clayton
James G. Cox
St. Louis County
Weather House Adds Weather Hindcaster at GM Proving Ground
General Motors proving ground near Milford Michigan has added a weather house to its outdoor lab to provide precise historical weather data for engine testing. The device records wind speed, sun exposure, humidity and precipitation to correlate with fuel usage radiator water needs and speed fluctuations, aiding engineers in refining models and adjustments.
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Detroit
Mich
General Motors
Chevrolet Engineering Division
Chevrolet
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