Motor Car Statistics Registration Data Given
The Automobile reports 1912 U S car registrations total 1 026 828 with duplicates 15 34 reducing to 1 910 483. Production 1912 reported at 378 26 thousand. Detroit alone over 200 thousand. Projected 193 supply over 600 thousand, likely 400–450 thousand. Exports 28 7 million, up from 19 9 million. imports down to 2 298 3 million. Data from state officials, with missing regs in several states.
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United States
Detroit
Tegis
Exis
Colorado
Idlaho
Louisiana
Itala
Nevada
South Carolina
Neal
Kandi
State Tax Commission
Tmimiigrieteae
Donohoe Exhibit Highlights J M Shock Absorbers and Supplies
Donohoe will showcase his general line at the local supply house with J M shock absorbers now popular in Europe. Also featured are Invader tires and Batavia tires under Donohoe’s management, praised by motorists in Washington area. Separately, Paris Sport reports American auto imports into France rose by 340000 dollars in ten months, boosting competition and pushing French makers toward luxury models, while U S exports of luxury cars to America reach about 900000 dollars by October.
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Saldom
J. T. Donohoe
J. M
Europe
Otis
Batavia
Donohoe
Washington
France
Pariz Sport
United States
America
Care of Upholstery in War Years
Owners of closed cars find upholstery attacked by moths despite care. Thorough brushing of all upholstery with a whisk broom is a reliable preventive. Daily brooming, even on a clean car, is worthwhile for protection.
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Michigan
Federal Aid for Roads Convention Called by A A A
The American Automobile Association calls its second Good Roads Convention in Washington March 6 and 7 to shape a national road building policy. Delegations from states, business groups, farmers, and motorists will discuss a feasible plan with up to 30,000 miles of national highways to be funded and maintained by the federal government as a standard model for states.
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United States
American Automobile Association
Washington, D. C
Highway Commission
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade
Diehl
A. A. A. National Good Roads Board
Stat
Farmers Adopt Trucks Boost Farm Commerce in Three Years
Farmers rapidly embrace motor trucks with nearly 1000 in use nationwide within 100 miles of markets. Trucks extend 24 hour service, cut freight costs, and speed delivery of fresh produce. Oakland display at J H Earle Co shows 1913 refinements including six cylinder and four cylinder models, new showrooms opened at 417 Thirteenth Street. Columbus post office starts automobile delivery service.
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Oakland
Earle
How to Reach the Automobile Show
Directions explain streetcar lines and walking routes to Convention Hall. Seventh street line drops at Seventh and L streets with a two block east walk. Massachusetts avenues line drops at Fifth and Massachusetts avenue with a two block north walk. Fifth street line carries passengers to the main entrance. cars align with right wheels to the curb from Fifth. Convention Hall sits at New York avenue, Fifth and L streets northwest. main entrance on L street via Fifth.
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Seventh
L Streets
Massachusetts Avenues
Fifth
Massachusetts Avenue
Convention Hall
Fifth Street
L Street
New York Avenue
Usar
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Waughington
Motor Car
Columbus (Ohio
W. H. Cameron
John A. Campbell
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Schebler
Spring. Co
Probes
Washington Auto Show Convention
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