Delivery in Torrid Days Forces Merchants to Use Trucks
An 1890s discussion argues oppressive heat hurts horse delivery, pushing firms to switch to motor trucks to avoid losses. It highlights horses' death risk, delays, and costs, with veterinary cautions and praise for trucks as humane, efficient transport during peak summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkua
Miowamier Haut
Gil
New York
Philadelphia
Meath
Ratant
Germantown
University of Pennsylvania
B. Rutherford
Pennsylvania Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Agency of Mercy
Teamsters
Purdue tests weigh fuel and power in car efficiency study
Students at Purdue University test motor rating compression friction drive and road resistance using city cars and factory samples. Experiments compare kerosene and gasoline fuel consumption at various speeds and compressions, noting lower cost with kerosene and no overheating, with results to be extended for complete data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Saya
Indianapolis News
L V_tudy
Lafayette
Delucate
Automobile trade notes and local agency items
Cadillac deliveries to Capt J A Rose and A G Herrmann plus a five passenger touring car for Herrmann. Cartercar touring car to M P Woodruff. R T Hodgkins tours Studebaker prospects, asserts war won’t hurt US manufacturers and crops will boost profits. George Lisemann motor trip with Mrs Isemann and others to Baltimore New York and Canada. Mrs Isemann a motor enthusiast. Caps Mottler and Sinnott buy Hupmobiles. J M L Stoddard plans return from West Springfield. Sylvester & Livingston named local Semple red inner tube agents. Leaking valves damage power by hot exhaust and corrosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac
J A Rose
G Herrmann
Cook & Stoddard
Capt Hose
Mr Herrmann
Cartercar Sates Company
Cartercar
M P Woodruff
George Lisemann
Christian Kander
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
New Haven
Post Office Allows Tires By Parcel Post Ruling
The Post Office Department ruled that tires may be sent by parcel post and provides measurement rules. If tires are wrapped with a center opening, outside diameter is the length and tubing circumference is the girth. If tires are packed solidly, parcel diameter is length and twice the diameter and thickness is the girth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Parcel Post
Shenandoah Valley Motor Tour lauded for scenic and historic value
The Shenandoah valley offers one of the nation’s most enjoyable motor trips with smooth roads from Winchester to Staunton and beyond. Along the route are Civil War landmarks at Winchester and New Market, mentions of Gen Sheridan, the cadets of the Virginia Military Institute, and sites like Fort Defiance. The piece notes toll roads, moonlit travel tips to avoid tolls, and a detailed driving route through towns such as Staunton, Ferington, and Harpers Ferry, highlighting hospitality of locals and scenic wonders like Natural Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Blue Ridge Mountains
Winchester
New Market
Phil Sheridan
Corpa
Virginia Millitary Institute
Lexington
George Washington
Virginia
Shenandoah
Fort Defiance
Staunton Va
England
Staunton
Shenardoah Valley
Washington
Ferington Va
Robert H Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Goshen Pass
Rockbridge
Rockbridge Baths
Tnp
United States ‘Treasury
Treasury
White House
Lafayette Square
Fifteenth Street
McPherson Square
Massachusetts Avenue
Louise Home
Scott Circle
Dupont Arede
Massachusetts Avenue 1
Sheridan Circle
Elm Long Hill
Wisconsin Avenue
Tennallytown
Tailroad
Rockville
Courthouse
Warfields
Frederick Road
Galthersburg
Clarksburg
Hyattatown
Urbana Fork
Tollate
Monocacy River
Frederick Market
Patrick Street
New City
Telegram Street
Hagerstown
Accra
Knoxville
Potomac River
Harpers Ferry
Middletown
Strassburg
Main Street
Mausertown
Woodstock
Edinburg
Mount Jackson
Newmarket
Yancey Springs
Harrisonberg
Mount Crawford
Mount Sidney
L—Wollgate
Beverly Street
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Sylvester & Livingston
Purdue
At Work Im Laboratory
Toopssyear
Goodyear
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Arin
R T Hodgkins
Studebaker Corporation
Hodgkins
Studebaker
City
Col W . Long
Commercial Auto and Supply Company
Charles Mottler
USA
Arthur Sinnot
J Ml Stoddard
Cook & Stoddard Company
West Springfield
Les Offutt
BB. Allen
A F. Draka
Wiener
Hupp Motor Car Company
A. H. McCormick
Darratt
Hupp
Washington Post
Pennsylvania Avenue
Telephone North
Frank Shore
New York Avenue
Harley Davidson Tires
Motorcyles
the Cook
Stoddard Co
Cartercar Sales Co., Inc
St. N. W
Revelle Motor Truck Co
H Street
Cadillag Baker Electric
the Book & Stopdard Co
Cone. Ave
Maxwell Jeffery H. B. Leary, Jr
Tel. N
W.ilcoxtray Congressional Garage CO
Ave
SE Tech
Oldsmobile
Oqaeland Pollock Car Corporation
N. Wi
Orm
America
Probey-Haynes Mofor Co
New York Ave
Trumbull
Cartercar Sales Co
Ford
Republic W. M
Irvin T. Donohoe
14Th
I St. W
the Sunday Post
LSPA
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