March motorcar production hits new high record
March production of motorcars and motor trucks reached 46,383 units, the largest month in history, exceeding the June 1922 record by 57,006. First-quarter output totaled 867,628, more than double 1922, with expectations of a 3,000,000 year total. Demand for closed bodies strains facilities and rural farm demand improves outlook for fall.
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National Automobile ’Chamber of Commerce
New York
Iowa
Kansas
Illinois
Indiana
Tennsylvania
Ohio
Seek Exemption of Accessories from Wartime Taxation
The National Motorists Association of Washington DC pushes to exempt automotive accessories from the wartime tax. It cites a retroactive ruling that radiator emblems are exempt and outlines two classifications for accessories not requiring a manufacturing process or considered commercial commodities. The piston ring example shows possible exemption scope as the group seeks congressional action and interim relief.
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Congress
National Motorists Association
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Educating Tourists to Protect Nation's Forests from Fires
The National Motorists Association leads a campaign to educate visitors about preventing fires in national forests. The forest service notes that more visitors with roads improved by Congress increase fire risk from man caused incidents. A national effort seeks cooperation from campers hunters and fishermen to reduce costly damages nationwide from Maine to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Motorists Association
National Park Service
Forest Service
Congress
Maine
California
Preventive Doctoring and Care for Automobiles
Percy Chamberlain argues drivers should practice preventive maintenance to avoid costly repairs. The piece highlights neglect as the main cause of failures, cites lubrication and brake care, and includes a personal anecdote about watches and auto care. A separate brief notes a nude body found on Lake Erie shore in Cleveland, suggesting a possible murder case.
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Percy Chamber
Cleveland, O
Almoast
Lake Bris
Edgewater Boulevard
Radio and Closed Car Boost Storage Battery Business
Gay Wellarc Storage Battery Co of Cleveland Ohio reports March production as the largest in company history. President R C Norberg says demand from radio and closed car sales grew faster than expected, with peak periods traditionally in summer now early this year.
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Gay Wellarc Storage Battery Company
Cleveland
Kiasayer
R. C. Norberg
Yeo
Mr. Newberg
Hattery
Paige and Jewett Sales Beat March Record
Paige and Jewett sales surged to a March record of 4 762 motorcars for Paige Detroit Motor Car company, up 20 percent from August 1922. About 40 percent of output delivered by highway, with over 75 percent of production attributed to Jewett. H Krohn, VP of sales, cites high workmanship standards at the new Paige plant as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paige-Detroit Motor Gar Coumpany
Paiges
Jewetts
Jewatt
H. Krohn
Paige Company
Paige
Haul of 22 000 Eggs in Bulk by Danish Truck
In Kurise Denmark Axel Uroe Saurd, an ope buyer, uses a 14 ton motor truck to haul 22 000 eggs weighing about 2750 pounds valued at around 600 currency. The eggs, first laid in layers of about 1 300 each, are packed with straw and crates, with no noted breakage protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurise
Denmark
Axel Uroe- Saurd
Asin
Hroangaard
Motorbus Service Doubles Church Attendance Near Cleveland
Bus transportation paid by the school board brings 109 persons to Madison Township Baptist Church each Sunday, covering a four mile radius near the church. Attendance has doubled, rising 100 percent as motorbus routes expand from Lake County, about 40 miles east of Cleveland, to consolidate school transport.
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Madison ‘Township
Lake County
Cleveland
School Board
Electric Line Adds A Motorbus Service
The Pennsylvania-Otto Electric company placed in service five 18-passenger motorbuses with limousine bodies between Youngstown and Warren for a 15 mile route. The new service expands rural transport options and targets improved local mobility.
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Pennsylvania-Otto Electric Company
Youngstown
Warren
Interurban Electric Hino Service Aims to Prevent Interference
An interurban electric Hino service by the same company was installed to prevent interference with electro rail operations. The move comes as Way patronage increases and independant bus usage grows.
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March Motorcar
Percy
Los Angeles
ALY Watch
Bolling
Jewett
Datroit
Packard
Bill Pharis Motor Company
West Fifth St
Overland
Tong Jdo Sedam
Telede Overland-Waterloo CO
Franklin Sts
Johns- Manville
Johns-Manville
Britt. Motor Co
Garner Motor Sales Co
Hans Madson
Britt
Towa
Garner
Northwood
Overland Mason Co
Clear Leake
Upper
Bongley
Goebel & Son Garage
Duncombe, Iowa
Eldora Motor Co
Eldora, Iowa
H. A. Nazett
Ora
Yow
Neal & Sons Greene, Lowa
Fox & Fisher
Jesup, Towa
Pensfons Bros
la Porte City
Hanford
Mason City
Watson Motor Co
Pederal St
Waller Bros
H. G. Moeller
Readiyn, Towa
Ohrt Automotirs Go
Reinbeck
Obye_ & Safley
Rockwell City, Iowa
Rockwell City
Towns
Verslias
Stanley
Hagerdorn Auto Co
Traer, Iowa
A. R. Kuozuan
Volga City
Gotch Auto Supply Go
Mull St
Waterloo
Russell-Eamsgon
Commercial Bt
Sutcliff-Reo Auto Co
Waterloo, Towa
Pioneer -Auto Co
Waukon, Iowa
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