Traffic gridlock blamed on cars as streetcar riders urge lanes
Washington dispatch reports J. N. Shannahan of the American Electric Railway Association warning that 43,000,000 daily streetcar and bus riders face delays from congested streets. He urges distinct traffic lanes for streetcars, passenger cars, and trucks to restore speed and reduce accidents, noting the public relies on electric transit and that congestion hampers schedules nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
J. N. Shannatan
American Electric Railway Association
Shannahan
Shannalen
Ers
Miller
Philadelphia
Hoover
No Yearly Models Dodge Bros Plan Endures Policy
Russell Hult director of engineering and board member defends Dodge Brothers policy of not issuing yearly new models. He cites the ongoing development of a single design as proof of quality and customer satisfaction in the current Nodse Brothers product line.
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Dodge Bros
Dodge Brothers
Russell Hult
Nodse Brothers
Park board builds concrete tree chimneys at Woodland Park
In Seattle Washington the park board solved a chimneystyle problem by erecting 20 foot concrete tree like chimneys for Woodland Park. Pink concrete was poured into bark section molds to mimic fir and cedar trunks with varied stains to blend with the foliage and keep the skyline natural.
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Woodland Park
Seattle
Wash
Park Board
Chrysler Sets 1000-Mile Record in Stock Six Drive
Racer Ralph de Palma powered a Chrysler Six on a Culver City track covering 1000 miles in 786 minutes 6 5 seconds at 76.32 mph. The run, with a 3.75 to 1 gear ratio, used no stops for adjustments and no water added, showcasing extraordinary endurance and cooling.
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Ralph de Palma
Culver City
Los Angeles
J. J. Fields
Maxwell and
Krysler Motor Corporations
Chrysler
Fields
Endurance Theory for Cars on Long Runs
A passage argues that a vehicle capable of 76 mph for 1,000 miles shows endurance and design quality. It suggests such car performance indicates resilience under normal use and potential to endure longer periods.
1925 Overland Introduces All Steel Body Cars
The 1925 Overland four cylinder line adopts bodies of all steel to prevent joint bulging and squeaks. Triplex springs promise superior ride and protection from road strains. Interiors use long grain Duratex upholstery with removable cushions. sedans feature brown velour and coupes blue leather. Fenders are heavy sheet steel and running boards are linoleum edged. The simplified design emphasizes light weight without sacrificing strength.
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Overland
Ford Converts Raw Material Into Cash in 33 Hours
Ford Motor Company demonstrates rapid production by converting raw iron to finished motor blocks in about 33 hours at River Rouge Michigan. Ore arrives from Marquette, passes through blast furnaces, casting, machining and assembly, with 58 operations totaling roughly 21 hours before final car assembly begins.
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Ford
Ford Motor Company
River Rouge
Mich
Marquette
Car assembly and delivery timeline described in article
The text details how a vehicle moves from raw material to cash in about three hours on a final assembly line. It notes dealer involvement in drive-away sales and rapid turnover. It also describes a large new car ferry under construction for Alaska to Louisiana service with a 40 foot beam and capacity for a full train of mogul engines and 25 freight cars.
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Bettween Anchorage
Baton Houge
Neville Island
Jeneth
Min
Mudsom Cars Prove Ten Years Of Enduring Quality
For a decade the Super-Six and Mudsom models have matched Hudson’s durability. The ten year old cars still perform creditably, while today’s Mudsom shows improvements in smoothness, longevity, and economy.
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Hudson
Gar
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Au-gust
Dodge
Ecar
NCW
Maxwell
Maxwell‘Chrysler
Maxwell Organization
Spadtat Lusurtaisa
Duco
Waterloo Motor Sales CO
Cene
Iowa Tire Co
6Th St
Waterloo
William Hunemiller
Fourth Street
Hudson Essex Waterloo CO
W.J. Keefe
Mgr. East
Franklin
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