Good Roads An Asset Organizes Dealers Across Regions
A Philadelphia talk frames good roads as essential to farm transport and rural commerce. Bill in Congress seeks federal aid. survey of 21004 US dealers shows road quality affects motor truck and car sales, with many expecting 50 to 75 percent sales gains if roads improve.
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By & M Wiliams
Motor Truck Association
Philadelphia
Mn Wiliams
Wiltems
Europe
United States Office of Publo Roada
New York State
United States
Ony
Tnda
Bill to fund road mileage by state shares urged nationwide
A bill pending in Congress proposes an annual government appropriation distributed to states by area, population, and road mileage, with states matching the federal share. The National Automobile Chambers of Commerce backs the measure, sending circulars to members urging support for passage.
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Congress
National Automobile Chambers of Commerce
Wails of a Wailing Whaley in Timkin Magazine
A sailor from New Bedford named Jackie is mocked by robbers ashore for his long absence at sea across six years. He searches for meaning in gear talk and monsters of machinery, asking baffling questions about engines and wheels as he sails east toward County Cork.
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Wilcoks
Timkin Magasine
Asure Ses
Old New York
County Cork
Auto Shows Open With Biggest Year Hinted Ahead
The nationwide auto show season begins next Friday at Grand Central Palace New York with a grand parade of new car models and accessories. Major events follow in Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Baltimore Rochester and more as the industry forecasts record production and sales in 1916.
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Grand Central Palace
New York
Chicago
Wihda
Ciore
Battery and magneto ignition compared at New York meeting
The Society of Automobile Engineers reports forthcoming experiments suggest battery and magneto electrical sources are practically equivalent in power under normal operation. The findings, aligning with Watson's 1907 critique of the fat spark theory, promise a break illuminating discussion at the January New York meeting during the automobile show with a symposium on the topic.
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Society of Automobile Hingineera
Watson
New York City
Automobile World weekly sales roundup and appointments
The column lists December sales from Smith-Tran Motor, Cook & Braddock, Commercial Auto and Supply, and Semmas Motors. It notes numerous Studebaker and Overland models sold to named individuals and institutions, including Cadillac and Buick variants, with close to 1000 Studebaker orders. Hank Ward named service manager for Harper-Overland. Ramsdell tours tire factories. many deliveries to Wallace Bassford and the National Zoological Park.
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Smith-Tran Motor Company
Reiigton
Porta
Stern
Rex
P. H. Kelley
Reo
Conv
Ational Capital Realty Company
Cern
Qverland
Werner
Jagz
Oakland
George A. Maddox
Dr. C. H. Merriam
W. 4. Ward
Hank” Ward
Harper-Overland Company
Mr. Ward
Commercial Auto and Supply Company
Studebaker
Fred Hahn
Wallace D. Bassford
National Zoological Park
Frheodore Dietrich
Interference game on Washington trolley cars shocks motormen
Washington trolley motormen popularized a game called Interference that imitates passing a streetcar during passenger loading and discharging. The rules ban passing on the left and rely on a nimble driver to outmaneuver the car, provoking warnings from a voice above.
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Washington
Willys-Overland Incorporates in Virginia
Willys-Overland Inc remains organized under Virginia law with capital of 500000. It becomes a subsidiary of Willys-Overland Co of Toledo to manage the sales of the parent’s entire product line. Officers and directors come from the Toledo firm. John N. Willys is president. Varying remarks about engine carbon buildup follow, noting that cleaning is rarely needed before several thousand miles.
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Willys-Overland, Inc
Virginia
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo
Ohio
Willys- Overland, Inc
John N. Willys
H. T. Dunn
H. L Shepler
C. A. Berl
Vhca
Walter Stewart
R. R. Boott
Car ownership growth tied to New York State census
The June census counts about 9.76 million residents in New York State. By October 1, at least 222,025 automobile owners and dealers had registered their cars in the state, reflecting rapid vehicle adoption.
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New York State
Empire State
Repairing Cord Tires: How Sections Restore Strength
Cord tires can be repaired so the patch is as strong as the rest of the tire. The repair removes broken cords by stripping tread to expose them, slips off damaged cords, and inserts cord sections taken from tires made for repairs. The section is fitted, vulcanized, and the tire returns to its original shape.
Reduced railroad earnings spark auto versus rail debate
An automobile club report contrasts rail and highway travel in New York State, noting one automobile per 6.2 people and counting 156000 pleasure cars in New York, 70000 owned by farmers. It estimates 22 percent of passenger miles shifted to cars, warns rail earnings fall, and urges tire care in winter to prevent blowouts, claiming tire cuts hasten depreciation.
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Automobile Club
United States
New York State
King Auto
Great
New York Central Railroad
Auto
Automobile Clubs and War Readiness Call
A letter from Lindley M. Garrison outlines plans to mobilize motor clubs for war effort by forming rifle clubs and organizing instructors. It cites the Plattsburg program, discusses Congress approved rifle issue, and suggests using retired officers or militia nearby. Also notes future transport and city planning implications of widespread automobile use and traffic growth.
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Lindley M. Garrison
Plattsburg
Act of Congressa
National Board For Promotion
National Rifle Association
Woodward Building
Washington, D. C
Adjutant General of the Army
Washington, D. G
Ila
War Department
Sitch
General Staff
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Gettysburg
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Prithea
GMT
Automobile World
Cook & Btoddard Company
Hugh Macfenzle
Leurie JL Smith
Mra
H. G. Gillett
J. W. Bean
Ll. W. Atates
Earle Ramsdell
Ramadell Twofg-One Tires Company
Bias Oi
Rochester
N.Y
Bofors
Mr. Ramedell
Akron
Semmas Motos Company
Dodge Brow
C. A. Pfender
T. Bourne
W. J. Bacon
F. BE. Marvin
Hudson
Porto Rico
Porto Riso
Willys-Overland
United S
Union Garage
Chalmers
Auto Corps
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Automobile Clubs
J. E. Wright
Allen Motor Cars
Bosterig
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Olf Dobbin
Cross Stresta
Dooce Brothers
Eisemann
Detroit
Dodge Brothers
Semmes Motor Company
Conn
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H. G. Kneessi
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PR Automobi
14Th and
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Dallas
Tex
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Ortrans
Sareona St
Ban Francisco
Gal
van Ness Houston
Gor Main & Dalles
Ean Antonio
O & Teevie
Bresdway
Goodyear
Griffith
Aboda Lota
D.C
Cor
14Th
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Fla
Durval
Angeles ‘Oal
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Ramsdell
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