National highway system subject at Chicago meet
Washington DC November delegates discuss perfecting a national highway system embracing 66000 miles of improved roads linking states and major cities. government and states to coordinate via federal aid with routes marked by states. convention splits into sections for engineers and for contractors and supplies. officials urge civic groups and highway offices to attend the Chicago gathering to study road construction advances.
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Washington
D. C
W. H. Connell
American Road Builders’ Association
Frank Sheets
Dinors
NM. Williams
Autocar Sales and Service Ecompany
Chicago
Cleveland Six Adopt Flat Rate Service Charges Story
Cleveland service charges based on a flat rate system are explained by J T Nicholson of Cleveland Automobile Co. The system records time and cost of thousands of service operations to ensure uniform, equitable pricing across distributors and dealers, aligning with industry demand for clear, predictable charges. The piece notes Good Roads Week 1928 and the highway sector’s national impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Road Builders' Association
Cleveland
Cleveland Six Hagust
Cleveland Six
Jardine Warns of In Gloom With Winter Motoring
Chicago November 18 Frank Jardine of the Aluminum Company of America told the Society of Automotive Engineers that engines should be built to stay warm to prevent corrosion and save repairs. He traced corrosion to water vapor condensing on cold surfaces and urged use of fresh oil and measures such as short water jags steam cooling radiator shutters and higher jacket temperatures to protect the engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Society of Automotive Engineers
Frank Jardine
Alumihum Company of America
Jardine
Wardie
Zemo Promises Eczema Relief and Skin Healing
It markets Zemo as an affordable antiseptic liquid that effectively removes eczema and stops itching. The product claims to cleanse and soothe skin, addressing sores burns wounds and chafing, and is advertised as discreet for daytime use. Available from all druggists.
Willys-Knight Used as Stage Coach in Arizona
A Willys-Knight four cylinder touring car with about 103000 miles in under two years serves as a desert stage coach on the Apache Wall route in Arizona. Owner W G Brundage of Brundage’s oils line operates the stage line and reports exceptional performance, noting the car’s upkeep and suitability for long desert trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys-Knight
Deserts
Arizona
Apache Wall
W. G
Brundage
Overland Arizona Com
Essex
Hudson-Essex
Hudson
Brundage Praises Willys Knight For Enduring Use In Arizona Roads
The owner touts a Willys Knight touring car that has logged over 104000 miles on regular runs to Mesa Chandler Gilbert Apache Trail to Tucson and Nogales. He notes tire mileage above 25000 per tire and fuel economy of 20 miles per gallon claiming the car remains economical for another 100000 miles on tough Arizona roads.
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Han
Brundage
Mesa
Chandler
Gilbert
Apache Trail
Tucson
Nogales
Willys-Knight
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Ghigago
Ford Sport
J. T. Nicholson
Cleveland Automobile Company
Cleve
Ing
Zemo
Zzim
de Causse
Franklin
Conry Motor Car Company
Waterloo
Iowa
Fifth St
Farmers Loan & Trust Company
Teavitt
Willys
Knight
Dee-Bee Jr
Dee-See
Dave B. Brinan
West Grand Avenue
Jago Sales CO
W. Sth
Lowa
Hudson Essex
Tor
Hudson-Essex Waterloo CO
Keefe, Mel
Fast
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