Traffic Demands Drive Car Engine Changes Says Peerless Chief
Edward Ver Linden president of Peerless Motor Car Corp says traffic demands push toward livelier more dependable economical motors. He notes Americans accept speed and reliability, with engineers delivering powerful, compact engines like Peerless Six-60 at the lowest prices yet from Peerless factories.
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Edward Ver Linden
Peerless Motor Car Corporation
Mr. Ver ‘Inden
Vet Linden
Peerless
Girl Travelling Alone Heads to Coast in Old Ford
A 24 year old Milwaukee woman, Marie Bush, left two weeks ago in an open 1922 Ford planning a San Francisco visit to her husband. She reached Cleveland with two flat tires and a single penny, after passing Niagara Falls, then spent the night at Central Police station as fuel ran low. She seeks a waitress job and continues her coastward journey with hopes of better luck and a few dollars for tires and travel.
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Cleveland
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Niagara Falls
Marie Bush
Central Police Station
California
Safety, speed and dependability top car buyers' concerns
Dealers across the nation report buyers now seek safety first with reliable brakes and engineering, followed by a balance of speed for traffic and open-road performance with fuel efficiency. Dependability remains paramount to avoid frequent repairs. A London essay envisions motor-proof pedestrians through selective intermarriage and enhanced traits, while a Rhode Island note recalls Mrs Samuel Slater’s fiber thread idea in 1794.
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Robert C. Graham
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
Graham
London
Boston Transcript
Samuel Slater
Pawtuckett Rhode Isand
China Awakening to Advantages of Improved Highways
Wm O Neil of General Tire predicts China will rapidly develop once internal strife resolves and rapid transport via cars and trucks transforms its economy. He notes China’s historic transport methods and sees a growing market for automobiles and roads as war ends and trade expands, with Chinese production possibly doubling current U.S. automotive capacity. A stray Highland scene follows with college travelers joking about warmth.
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China
United States
Far East
Horses Comeback Steady As Cars Multiply In U S
Washington July 16 United Press staff correspondent reports a horse revival alongside rising automobile ownership. Commerce figures show one car for every five people. Dr J C Williams notes horses remain vital for farms and milk bread routes, used in city deliveries and by merchants due to lower capital, while farms hold about 16.3 million horses valued roughly $63.81 each.
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Joseph Wasney
United Press
Washington
United States
Commerce Department
J. C. Williams
Agricultural Department
Williams
Hats That Match The Dress This Season
The season favors hats that harmonize with dress color and fabric. Fashion notes suggest choosing complementary tones to create a polished, cohesive look and avoid clashing patterns or overly bold contrasts.
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United Refinery
Ball Ground
Mra
T. J. Giltinen
Old Ford
U. S
Moses
Dr. J., T. B. Smith
Automobile
Wm. O'Neil
General Tire and Rubber Co
MacPherson
Willin
Franklin
Thos. H. Jenkins
Schofield Alley
Bell
Warren, Pa
Studebaker Light
Ford
Chevrolet
Hudson
Nash
Comarere
Hudson &-Pass
Studebaker
Henetetaye
Haynes
Free Nee
Ares
Iain Vie
Tee
Warren Garage Co
Penna, Ave. W
Miss Cordery
Violette Cordery
New York
England
R. W. Sprague
Royal Automobile Club of London
Eleanor Simpson
J. H. Russell
Penn. Ave
Bell Phone
Black & White
Penna. Ave
Morrison St
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