Motors Supplant Fire Horses in U S Cities
Nationwide figures show motor driven fire apparatus expanding from 23 to 82000 units in 18 months, reducing horse use and boosting speed. New York leads with 122 power vehicles and plans 34 more. Chicago pioneered steam engines. many cities report lower losses and insurance savings as power equipment spreads nationwide.
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George M. Graham
Capyrigne
Mne
Arma'er
Mico.a
Yaa
United States
Abov
U.a
Altrec
Roore
San Bernardino
Cal
Grant Pinchton, Corp
Macon
Lewiston
Iade
Columbia
Fla
Salina
Kang
Tan Massachsetts
Pennsylvana
Ohio
New Jersey
Iria
Springfield
Masa
Sea Motor
St. Springdels
Pittsburgh
Firs Department
Altoona
Men Vantis
Jayt Cor
City
Delaware Avenue
Race Street
Delaware River
Broad Street
Walnut and
Vine Streets
New York
Metropolis
Fifty-sixth Street
Manhattan
John Kenton
New York Fire Department
Chicago
O'Leary
Washington
Boston
Rochester
Troy
Utica
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dayton
Toledo
Official Roadman 18 Here 0 M Wells Work
0 M Wells official roadman of the touring department of the Automobile lab of America works from Washington compiling data on road and route conditions. He tests roads under construction using a Locomobile and recommends emergency tires inner tubes vulcanizing demountable rims and spare tires for quick changes.
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M. Wells
Automobile Lab of America
Washington
Maxwell announces new low‑priced roadster model
Leary company engineers unveil a compact Maxwell roadster designed for discriminating motorists. The model, marketed at a notably low price, features optional electric lighting and windshields, aiming to compete with the Maxwell line while remaining smallest in size and well equipped. Showrooms at 1321 Fourteenth Street NW display the car alongside other Maxwell models.
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Leary Company
Fourteenth Street
Maxwell
Yt Geven
Automobiles Benefit Railroads and Farmland Values
A Willys-Overland vice president and Ming railroad president discuss how cars boost freight by opening new areas, claiming autos add value to farms distant from lines. They cite a $2 billion estimate in increased land worth, noting faster trips to markets and parity between distant farms and those near rail hubs.
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George W. Bennett
Willys-Overland Company
Newman Erb
Ming
Ttg Yalug
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