Motorists Cut Gasoline Waste, Reports Say
Washington dispatch says the U S bureau of mines renormalized gasoline use showing drivers cutting waste urged by the National Motorists association The April consumption rose only 9 000 000 gallons while exports rose 5 000 000 cars in service reached new highs Yet per car usage fell to about 3 4 miles per month implying motorists travel farther on less gas amid rising output of fuel to meet demand
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Washington, D. C
U. S. Bureau of Mines
United States
National Motorists Association
Hru
Trade Pajsers
Literary Digest
Uncle Sam
KNM
Theas
Nalal
There is no magic in the automobile business
Buyers learn that there is no magic answer to what car to buy. Quality, price, and the local dealer's permanence and service determine value, not just first cost. Consumers should judge dealers by standing, repairs, and replacement parts, choosing established merchants over shysters.
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Mke Clauma
Sts
Costa
United States
Proberly
Haphnazvant
Auutomobile
Star Letter Delivers Mayor's Message 14 Hours Early
A Star automobile driven by Speed Wallace delivered a letter from Los Angeles Mayor George Cryer to Minot, North Dakota, fourteen hours ahead of the fastest mail. Wallace crossed two mountain ranges and the Northern desert amid heavy rain and mud, covering over 2000 miles at an average of 27 miles per gallon and about 700 miles per eight quarts of oil.
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Wallace
George Cryer
Los Angeles
Minot
N. D
Bundreda
EL J. Cox
Aocrete
Walter M. Brown Motors, Inc
the Star
Cryer
Atvie
Peter
Entte
Haynes 60 Priced at 1295 as distributors flood in
Telegrams and letters from Haynes distributors across the country praise the Model 60 touring car at 1295 as the greatest value in Haynes 30 year history. Orders pour in, including 160 units from Triangle Motors in Chicago, with more requests daily.
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Haynes
Gilbert U- Radoye
Gales
Haynoes Automobile Company
Koskoma
Fnd
Haynes Selling
Triangle Motors, Inc
Haynes Distributors
Chicago
Overhead Cost Haunts Auto Thieves in 1922
The National Automobile Dealers Association reports 78 percent of automobiles were recovered in 1922. Robbers say car theft is unprofitable as vehicles are hard to hide, go out of style, and frequent recoveries raise overhead costs, making profits elusive.
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National Automobile Dealers” Association
Brakes Play a Part in Nation's Safety
Police departments nationwide increasingly test car brakes to ensure safety. Drivers found with poor brakes face adjustments and windshield stickers certifying good condition. Dodge Brothers highlighted for proactive safety measures with larger brakes and enhanced friction to improve stopping power.
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Dodge Brothers
Star car backbone saves driver in train collision
From Modeste California comes news of a remarkable accident. C. O. Ginstead, a telephone company employee, narrowly escaped death when a fast passenger train struck the Star car he was driving. The tubular backbone absorbed the impact, breaking off two rear wheels but leaving the car’s body undamaged. The Star car was repaired in Wampo district and back on the road, with William Galloway of Mutual Motors extolling the backbone as a key motor design improvement.
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Modeste
Cal
C. O. Ginstead
Ginstead
Durant and Star
Whiliam Galloway
Mutual Motors Company
Duranut Cars Win Patented Safety Advantage
The article notes a longstanding rule granting a vend only on Duranut-built cars, safeguarded by patents. This detail highlights a unique protection that confines the sale to vehicles crafted with Duranut components, shaping competition and market access for makers in the era.
Paving Inspection by Airplane Led by Local Firm
F C G Young of Moore Young Construction Wa terloo rode as second passenger with pilot Bar Campbell while C O Pierce photographed progress on paving work at Storm Lake LeMars Spirit Lake Rockford and other towns. The aerial tour showcased the firm s 10 miles at Storm Lake 60 blocks at Rockford 80 blocks at LeMars and about 100 blocks at Spirit Lake as a new advertising method.
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xAirplane
F. CG. Young
Moore- Young Construction Company
Waterloo
Bar K. Campbell
C. O. Pierce
Storm Lake
LeMars
Spirit Lake
Rockford
Campbell
Mr. Young
Pierce
Worl
Moore-Young Construction Comany
Wo Mars
Spirte Lake
Iowa City Man Brant Sought by Brother After Disappearance
Iowa City resident Archer W. Brant 36, son of late Davids Brant and former editor of the Iowa City Republican, has been missing for a week after leaving in a touring car for Condsville and then Wapello on business. His two year old son and mother await news as relatives fear foul play amid possible financial reverses involving Reality Finance. Irving Brant of the St. Louis Star is directing the search.
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Archer W. Brant
Iowa City
Davids Brant
Waterloo
Iowa City Republican
Condsville
Wapello
S .Ole
Brant
Reality Finance Company
Republican
Irving Brant
The
St. Louis Star
Gardeners Will Now Be Green With Envy
Henry Hammond dug potatoes last Wednesday and planted on April 13. He grew sweet corn in his garden, and the harvest looked ready for the table.
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Henry Hammond
Gasoline tax mania sweeps many state legislatures
A survey of 25 state legislatures shows widespread action on gasoline taxes. Efforts range from increasing rates to creating new taxes and licensing schemes. Massachusetts and other states weigh bills while some moves fail, as lawmakers debate highway funding and vehicle ownership costs.
Police Notes on Speeding, Moonshine Raid and Escapes
Police notes report Albert Hannop claiming a speed trap was a car test for sale, a $10 penalty. Abraham Zimering pleads not guilty to operating a car without plates. car towed to his place by his truck. A raid at 211 North Barclay Street seized six quarts of moonshine and 26 gallons of mash. occupant is a woman at home pending investigation. Escapes occur as William Goodfellow, Nick Young and John Kies, serving intoxication sentences, fled while hired for street work. William Farmer, detainee from Independence state hospital, was recaptured and returned. Auto parts found near Elmer hotel, owner unclear after repairs at night.
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Albert Hannop
Pena
Abraham Zimering
A.sit
North Barclay Street
William Goodfellow
Nick Young
John Kies
William Farmer
State Hospital
Independence
Elmer Hotel
Franklin breaks all records last month
Syracuse New York June 23 Shen oents from the Franklin Automobile company for May aggregated 1416 setting up a new high mark in the month and exceeding by 299 cars the best previous record made in May 1920 Franklin says production on hand equals less than one day and unfilled orders equal to one month of output as shipments surge worldwide markets open for American motor vehicles Core European countries are heavy buyers with Australia Canada and Mexico purchasing 11236 10314 7279 cars respectively in 1922.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Franklin Automobile Company
H. H. Franklin
Franklin
United States
Austalia
Canada
Mexico
City’s choicest Fourth Street lots then and now
The article traces 19th century Fourth Street frontage values between Bylamore and Lafayette, noting 20 foot frontages bought for hundreds now fetch 50 000 plus and rents from 20 25 a month to 250 3200. It recalls W W Pierce purchases in 1866 and 1565, the James Blank Dry Goods move boosting values, and early owners like Marquis Lichty Cowin and Foley, with rental histories and a 1876 flood.
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Fourth Street
Bylamore
Lafayette
Great American
California
Bucamore
Quedar Rapids
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
Marshalltown
Hawart
W. W. Pierce
Fourth
Mr. Pierce
W. T. Warwick
Edmund Miller
Sycamore
Logan Hotel Company
W. H. Marquis
Pierce
T He Fowlar Company
Libert Jewelry
Knepper
Fourth East
Mr. Foley
George E. Lichty
John H. Miller
BB. T. Cowin
H. A. Bailey & Co
E. P. Walker
Pitcher
Bratober
J. Ll. Cooler
Bb.t. Cowin
Lafayette Building Company
I. 0. O. F. Lodge
Temple
Mulberry
Lichty
Waterloo Lumber Company
Bogardus
Franklin Street
Pat's Pond
Peosta
Liehty
Marans Groat
Fascisti Oppose Klan With Open Meeting in Des Moines
Des Moines fascisti foes of the Ku Klux Klan plan an open meeting at the auditorium on Tuesday night with Paul Davis of Omaha as chief organizer. Former Gov. Henry Allen of Kansas and ex-Congressman Jeffries of Nebraska will speak if they accepted. A large Omaha delegation is expected in fascist regalia, with a parade planned for Wednesday afternoon. The organizer says the order is separate from Italian fascists and has 50 000 members in the United States.
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Des Moines
Abirtad Fascisti
Ku Klux Klan
Paul Davis
Omaha
Henry Allen
Kansas
Jeffries
Nebraska
Davis
United States
Convict and Slayer for Deputy Eludes Posse in Swamp
Escanaba Mich June 23 George Natchoff escaped Marquette region convict and slayer surrounded by posses in swamp near here. Posse men penetrated the swamp and failed to locate him. A large amount of food was stolen from the home of W Lentakka near Maple Ridge. it is believed Natchef was the thief. Search of an abandoned lumber camp was unsuccessful. While not abandoning the swamp, Sheriff Carny shifted the search to the Len takka home vicinity.
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Escanaba
Mich
George Natchoff
Marquette
W. Lentakka
Maple Ridge
Natchef
Carny
Lentakka
East Leads In Trucks Ownership In New York State
New York state leads in motor truck ownership with 186 858 vehicles. Ohio follows with 117 832 and Illinois with 5 724. Michigan Massachusetts and Texas rank next in line.
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East
New York State
Ohio
Ilinois
Michigan
Massachusetts
Texas
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Percy Chamverlain
Percy Chamberlain
Massachusetts State Automobile Association
NOMA
State Organization of Motorists
Star Car
Blissing
Congress
Billy Still
Florida
Ilinoie
Tse
Pennsylvania
Hablo
Neff
Massachuetta
Minnesota
Black Hawk
Bremer
Billy
Fascisti
Kluxer Klan
Independent Oil Men of America
Hawkeye Oil Company
Division of Producers and Refiners Corporation
Independent
OM Men of America
Kelly-Springfield
Burd Auto & Supply CO
West Fifth St
Iowa
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