Autos Will Not Be Cheaper but Scarcer Results
Akron Oct 27 Government and state road programs produced widespread improvements. Goodrich tire testing fleets logged about 5,000,000 miles, reporting better access and desert travel expanded. Observations cite Pacific coast roads as finest, eastern highways strained by trucks, west farming prosperity, tractors replacing horses in road work, and the Lincoln and Dixie highways facing weather and terrain challenges.
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Akron
B. EF. Goodrich Rubber Company
Globe
Great American
Mojave
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Boston
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Ashfork
Ariz
Maine
Seacoast
New Ridge Highway
Bakersfield
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Georgia
Philadelphia
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Goodrich Company
Northcliffe at Motor Plants
Alfred Harmsworth known as Lord Northcliffe dominates British journalism as editor and owner of the London Times and several other papers. The note emphasizes his stature as perhaps the most notable figure in world journalism.
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Alfred Harmsworth
Lord Northcliffe
The
London Times
Amateur Driver Negotiates Hard Journey Easily
A. B. Apperson, vice president of United States Fuel, arrived in Los Angeles from Salt Lake City after a 2,500 mile Marmon 34 trek through Colorado, Nevada and California. He reports little oil use, minimal maintenance, and no radiator overheating despite steep grades and a 60 mph sandstorm. The trip, from Denver toward coal districts, included unmapped roads and trials.
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A. B. Apperson
United States Fuel Company
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Colorado
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Nevada
Apperson
Denver
Boy and Monkey Trigger Park Chaos in Petoskey
Haynes Starbuck and family toured Petoskey's zoo when a friendly monkey boarded their car and began to fiddle with the radiator cap and hood horn. The boy pressed the horn, sending the monkey flying from the car as birds, wolves, and other animals contributed to a noisy, chaotic scene before the party left the park.
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Haynes Starbuck
A. HE. Starbuck
Haynes Automobile Company
Kokomo
Ind
Petoskey
Mich
Starbuck
America
Hayfever Brigade
Wilbur Wright
Freedom
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Shortage of vehicles and higher prices looming as 1917 production drops in second half and 1918 remains uncertain. Government demands squeeze auto manufacturing and tooling, pushing prices up and supply down. Studebaker prepared to meet demand but war limits apply. spring prices may be 25 to 33 percent higher, urging quick action.
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Iurthermore
Studebaker Corporation
United States
Studebaker
Auction Hints at Affordable Pew Car for Spring
A buyer contemplates purchasing a pew car next spring at a price within reach of an average person. The statement implies a prudent, edged investment by the purchaser.
Care of Tires for Winter Traveling
Winter driving makes tires a focus for safety and mileage. Inspect tires two to three times weekly as slushy wet roads cause small cuts from hidden objects. moisture and sand loosen tread. Clean cuts with gasoline, seal with rubber cement, then plug with gum to prevent blowouts and extend tire life.
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Avger
Aga
Fisk Rubber Company
Adaptability of Auto Most Supportant Asset
J J Cole head of Cole Motor Car Co Indianapolis argues manufacturers should boost vehicle adaptability. He compares car design to a home built for all seasons and needs. The Four-Door Four sedan offers five distinct types in one, fitting winter heat theatre party and picnics.
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J. J. Cole
Cole Motor Car Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Mr. Cole
Picture Sermon On Gas Waste Broadcast National Wide
A nationwide picture sermon on gasoline waste is being broadcast this week by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce. The graphic chart shows daily losses, with 1,500,000 gallons wasted across the country. The effort urges motorists to save fuel and includes posters for garages and gatherings.
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O'teaga
Anto Boeing
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
United States Bureau of Mines
Gasoline Need for War Effort Urged by Chamber Leader
Alfred Reeves of the chamber of commerce argues the army and navy will need about 969000 gallons of gasoline daily next year. He says two thirds of waste could meet war fuel needs, urging motorists to conserve as a patriotic duty to ensure sufficient fuel for national effort.
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Alfred Reeves
Chamber of Commerce
Motor Trucks to Improve Parcel Post Mail System
A proposal seeks post office authority to create a motor truck collection system to move farm produce directly from farm to consumer. Currently parcels travel via rural carriers to rail, then city trucks, causing delays. Agencies in cities would list available farmers and relay orders to rural mail carriers. R B Chamberlain notes the bill would boost food supply and reduce costs.
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Postoffice Department
Parcel Post
R. BE. Chamberlain
Packard Motor Car Manager Hails Service Upgrade
The Packard Motor Car Company manager cites the improved service as enabling marketing and consumption of many tons of perishable goods. He says wartime measures prove the system’s efficiency and foresee continued use in peace, a monument to economic efficiency of the motor transport.
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Packard Motor Car Company
Rotary Meeting Postponed for Electrical Merchandising Talk
Liberty loan matters dominated the Rotary club gathering last Monday noon and the program was postponed until next Monday when J. B. Sweeney will discuss Electrical Merchandising.
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Liberty Loan Matters
Rotary Club
J. B. Sweeney
Prisoner Grasped by Sentry on Dutch Frontier
Oldenzann Netherlands October 27 A Russian prisoner of war near the German frontier attempted to step onto Dutch soil when a German sentry seized him. A brief struggle followed before containment.
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Oldenzann
Netherlands
Tho
Russian Soldier Rescued From Dutch Frontier Zone
A Russian soldier, half within Germany and half in Holland, collapsed on the ground as a Dutch sentry and a German guard struggled to pull him free. The Russian kicked as the frontier guardian hauled him back from the danger area.
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Holland
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