Tour for good roads news of the automobile world
Drake of Detroit launches a 25 000 mile capital to capital road survey tour from Washington to enlist state cooperation for a 75 000 000 plus federal good roads program. The four man crew will assess conditions, report to governors, and promote capital to capital highways across the country.
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Tour For Good Roads
News OF the Automobile World
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Detroit
United States
United America
American Automobile Association
J Walter Drake
Drake Io
Washington DC
Drake Thear
Washington
Beach State
Good Roads' Associations
Auto racing association elects officers at Benning
The American Auto Racing Association held its officer election at the National Motor Speedway Association Washington Coan and Trust building. Elected for the ensuing year were President Ralpheet Zemmes vice president P E Rowe treasurer Irving T Donohoe secretary Walter Carter and directors Bert French T 4 Barber EB Voigter and Harry Rivers. Labor day races at Benning track were planned for Monday September 4 including a time run event. The Boy Scouts will send 2400 scouts to participate in a competitive drill after the automobile events, aiding promptness in the races.
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American Auto Racing Association
National Motor Speedway Association
Washington Coan and Trust
Ralpheet Zemmes
P E Rowe
Irving T Donohoe
Walter Carter
Bert French
Barber EB Voigter
Harry
Ivers
Benning Track
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Benning
Boy Scouts
Keen Motorcycle Contest Amid Enthusiastic Washington Club
The Washington Motorcycle Club’s contest for attending the most runs before Thanksgiving draws keen effort. Members with perfect scores push to maintain lead as a second prize adds fuel for those not yet perfect. George W Besh and Bo McCreight arrived in Washington after 2000 miles on their machines. The article also notes maintenance tips stressing proper starting, compression checks, frequent wrenching of nuts and bolts, and regular attention to belts and steering components.
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Washington Motorcycle Club
George W Besh
Bo McCreight
Washington
Don’t Pump Tires Too Much
A note warns against overusing air hoses on Mait tires. Connecting the hose easily can lead to excessive pressure, risking a hardened tire and reduced air cushion benefits. The main danger is tire rigidity rather than bursting.
Oiling Road Trains Move Across Maryland Counties
The Automobile Club of Maryland reports multiple state trucks active across Marylands counties. No. 1 works from Federalsburg to Dorchester and beyond toward Somerset and Wicomico. No. 2 shifts from Harford to Rising Sun then Still Pond and Mardella Springs. No. 3 advances toward Towson and then Philadelphia Road. No. 41 moves east from Hancock toward the town. No. 6 relocates near Cumberland, Frostburg, and Oakland. No. 7 to begin at Sykesville toward Westminster. No. 8 starts on the Annapolis boulevard between Baltimore and Annapolis. Truck schedules anticipate completion in Wicomico, Somerset, Worcester within two to three weeks, with other runs continuing in York, Hancock, and Oakland corridors.
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Caroline County
Dorchester County
Federalsburg
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Somerset
Wicomico Counties
Harford County
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Annapolis Boulevard
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