End of Army Mules Motor Trucks Displacing Them Says Willys
John N Willys president of Willys Overland Company returns from Europe with a forecast that motor trucks will replace army mules and horses in military and civilian transportation. He cites European experiments, notes space and weight saved, and claims trucks offer higher speeds and continuous operation.
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John N. Willys
Willys-Overland Company
U. S. Fortes
John Hk Willys
Willys-Over- Jend Company
War Department
Europe
No Rim Cut Tires Outsell Others Across Market
Statistics show 23 percent of clincher tires rim cut and are blamed for wasted mileage. A new type tire promises to prevent rim cuts and extend tire life. Men demand oversize tires for higher mileage, and No Rim Cut tires now outsell all others, with sales doubling repeatedly.
Bowling to Be Featured at 1916 PanamaPacific Exposition
Bowling will be a major sporting feature at the 1916 Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. A world tournament is planned in a dedicated hall, with William V. Thompson of Chicago arranging a team to join the Giants and White Sox on their world tour. The piece notes American standards influence new alleys worldwide, including Hongkong and Habana installations by a New York firm.
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San Francisco
William V. Thompson
Chicago
Giants
White Sox
France
Germany
England
Australia
Africa
America
Hongkong and
Habana
New York
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