Speedy Transfer Of Primary Road Fund Favored In Iowa
Des Moines reports wide support from state agencies and highway groups for state control of primary road funds. Governor Hammill outlined recommendations calling for additional funding, a 3 cent per gallon gas tax, and empowered counties to issue primary road bonds to accelerate road construction and upkeep. The plan aims to stop deteriorating roads and boost progress on primary and secondary systems.
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Des Moines
John F. D. Aue
Town Good Roads Association
John Hammill
Aua Polit
State Highway Commission
Hammill
Good Roads Association
Gas and Oil Cost Only 11/2 Cents Mile
Porte City writes of a 2865 mile eastward tour by W. M. Brough and family showing gas and oil averaged 20.03 miles per gallon with total gasoline and oil expense of 44.64 dollars. They stayed with relatives in Somerset County Pennsylvania and Berlin and found rooms cheap with meals inexpensive. They avoided hotels by using tourist rooms and sightseeing buses to save time and money.
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Somerset County
Berlin
Niagara Falls
Satall
Washington
Primary road bonds and county funds reform urged
A proposed county bond law rewrite aims to simplify and enable funding for primary roads. It calls for repaying primary road bonds from primary road funds, repealing certain special assessments, state and federal control of primary roads, discontinuing county allocations, and directing gasoline tax funds to boards under state review, with surplus bridges used for secondary roads. Essex introduces steel cars praised for strength, safety, and quiet ride, while a new course to train chamber of commerce secretaries starts at the University of Town First.
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Boards At Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Essex
Essex and Hudson
Hudson
Towa City
Chamber of Commerce
School of Commerce
University of Town
Public's Demand for Safety Met in Essex Hudson Steel Bodies
A public push for higher auto safety is reported as traffic conditions push the Hudson-Essex line toward greater protection. W. J. Keefe, a Hudson-Essex dealer, argues safety evolves with demand, citing a parent remark and noting momentum from London and Waterloo discussions.
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Essex Hudson Steel Bodies
W. J. Keefe
Hudson-Essex
Waterloo
Tid-Blis
London
Lambeth
Keefe
Hudson
Whippet Driver Sets 130-Hour Continuous Run Record
Chick Murray set a new world record for continuous driving at 130 hours in a Whippet under the Keystone Automobile Club Camden New Jersey. The previous mark was 128 hours. Murray was handcuffed to the steering wheel and the engine never stopped while fuel replenishing occurred with the car moving. The run covered 1,490 miles with 32.8 gallons per mile gasoline efficiency and included three additional records. The car was throttled to three miles per hour for two hours daily.
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Chick? Murray
Keystone Automobile Club
Camden
N. J
Murray
Chrysler Pioneer in Many Popular Auto Improvements
Detroit Oct 12 A study of the motor car of today shows Chrysler’s wide influence on cars across makers. The firm notes it pioneered multiple features over years and still cites the model 70 as delivering high speed, quick acceleration, and economy. It credits seven bearing crankshaft design and early oil filters as standard equipment.
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Detroit
Mich
Chrysler
Chandler
Chrysler engine features heat indicator and air cleaner
The text notes thermostatic engine parts and a heat indicator called a radimeter on the dash, designed to restrict dirt and dust from the engine. It references scientific fuel distribution and claims this was achieved by de- in the first Chrysler.
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Chrysler
Engineer Implements Manifold Heat Control Feature
Fragmentary OCR notes describe slowing each cylinder to receive identical gas charges at identical temperatures and a flush of pickup. The engineer adds an electrical fumer manifold heat control to aid cold weather starting and reduce crankcase dilution.
Ambiguous OCR snippet hints at light control horn integration
The fragment suggests a discussion of a noon step toward improved operation with a convenient light control integrated with a horn, noting widespread prior use. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events, people, or places to anchor a fuller summary.
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National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Industrial History of America
Black Hawk
Buick. CO
Waterloo, Iowa
4Th & Washington
Ford Repass Auto Co
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O.b. Cleveland
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