French Truck Situation at Paris Salon Sees Four Key Gains
A Paris Salon review argues four past obstacles in motor truck adoption have been overcome. It highlights 314-ton standard sizes, economic advantages including reduced operating costs, and shifts toward four wheel drive and electric transmission for specific work. The 1-2 ton truck emerges as ideal for railway car transfer and urban deliveries with 12 to 2 horsepower engines.
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Paris Salon
Duanier
United States
Petrol Short Measure Tales From Sealed Tin Pumping
A British observer investigates sealed petrol tins and finds that despite seals, some dealers drain fuel. Explanations cite expansion, evaporation, and faulty seals. One method reveals caps turned to ooze fuel into a vessel while keeping the seal intact.
Annual 500 Mile Race preparations under way in Indianapolis
Arrangements for the third annual 500 mile peace race are being finalized by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway management. Organizers aim to host the endurance event with standard safety and pacing plans, inviting competitors and spectators to attend.
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Indianapolis Motor
Autos Collecting Mail in Columbus Cheaper to Government
Postmaster Krumm leads a motorized mail collection scheme in Columbus funded via carrier buy-in and private endorsements. Six autos, paid by upkeep revenue, cut costs to $4,000 annual bid rival but the government achieves $15,000 cheaper collection than the lowest bid and $6,000 cheaper than horse and wagon routes.
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Columbus
United States
Krumm
Uncle Sam
Kriumm
Battery care in winter keeps cars ready and safe
The article advises regular charging of storage batteries during winter to prevent damage from idleness. It suggests charging every two weeks, using a hydrometer to judge charge, or running the engine for a few hours. For stored cars with no ignition, a small charging rectifier can maintain battery health. Also notes traffic congestion in New Orleans French Quarter as motor vehicles rise and police report can reduce the traffic squad.
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New Orleans
Trend of Designing Advances in Early Automobiles
A concise survey outlines evolving auto design trends such as increased use of sixes, fuller equipment, electric lighting and starting now at about half of cars, longer wheelbases and springs, larger tires, left drive with center control, deeper upholstery, clear running boards, three-quarter elliptic springs, demountable rims, cowl dashboards and gas tanks, dirtproof construction, improved lubrication, quieter mechanisms, silent camshaft drives, magmeto worm drives, and nickel trimmings.
Progress in Electric Vehicles in 1912 and Beyond
The electric automobile made material progress in 1912 with total production near 10,000 units. Of these, about 6,000 were passenger models and 4,000 were trucks. Officials expect production to nearly double in the coming year.
Size of Auto Industry in England
The report of the commissioners of customs and excise shows England and Wales had 144,338 of the total 161,978 registered vehicles, with 80,468 cars and 63,860 motorcycles. Scotland registered 18,438 machines, including 7,797 automobiles, while the prior year logged increases in automobiles and motorcycles.
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England
Commissioners of Customs and Excise
Wales
Scotland
Marmon Six to headline Potomac Car showrooms display
Potomac Motor Car Company moved to 1226 Connecticut Avenue and will exhibit the Marmon Six praised for its engine and finish. Arthur Foraker, manager, leads with Leon Reed and T Randolph Bourne as assistants. Foraker also serves as Wood Electric local representative, citing a strong new body design this year.
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Potomac Motor Car Company
Connecticut Avenue
Arthur Foraker
Leon F
Reed
T. Randolph Bourne
Foraker
Wood Electric
Great Michigan Forty line car exhibit at Michigan Motor Co
The Michigan Forty display by the Michigan Motor Company features smokeless motor four speeds Turkish cushions and 14 inch tires with left hand drive. Highlights include sixes, powerful brakes, four years of development, twenty two coats of paint, and full equipment to cover initial payments. Also shown are a Norwalk Six and an International Harvester light truck chassis.
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Michigan Motor Company
Michigan
Norwalk
International Harvester Company
Marmon Rumor Swirls Around Indianapolis Race Return
Indianapolis insiders say Ray Harroun may supervise a Marmon built for the 600 mile Memorial Day classic at the Speedway. Officials have not confirmed the plan, but factory activity and Harroun’s closed car room fuel speculation of a new Marmon entry against Stutz and Myberg cars and other Indiana contenders.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ray Harroun
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Marmon
Harroun
Indiana
Hoosier
Motz Tires Gain Six Year Renewal and Exhibit
Imperial Motor Company, distributor of Motz tires, secures a six year renewal of its contract and plans a standout exhibit. Motz tires are popular with pleasure car owners and have eased tire issues in Washington’s trucking sector, widely adopted by feeding truck users with excellent results.
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Imperial Motor Company
E. A Garlock
Ueers
Washington
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