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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1924

Page

11

Owners Meet July 7 and 8 for New Motor Club Convention

More than 600 delegates from 88 New York clubs are to attend the merger of the A A A and N M as a single national organization. The conference will discuss roads, traffic, gasoline prices, and a statewide program to build model roads and cut costs for motorists.

Ion N. M New York State Rile Association Newator Federation Empire State Clubs New York Greatmfort

County Road Plans Aid Cook County Traffic

Uncle Sam backed project outlines wider roads and better trunk lines to ease congestion in the county. The plan aims to build a model road system to serve motorists and truck drivers, improving access to commercial centers and terminal facilities.

Thomas H. Meald United States Bureau of Public Roads George Alan Cook County Cook County Board Chicago Association of Commerce MacDonald Dempster Street Center Milwaukee Avenue Niles Uncle Sam Ction

Interesting Figures in Auto Booklet by National Society

The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce releases a booklet with key industry figures. It notes world motor vehicle registration at 18,023,584 with 88 percent in the United States, 1923 federal motor tax totals of 471,548,000, and farmers paying 45,864,200. It reports automotive producers bearing 77 percent of 1923 excise taxes, farm vehicle ownership exceeding 4.5 million, 289,000 schoolchildren transported daily by motor bus, and other highway data.

National Automobile Chamber of Commerce United States

1923 and 1924 Transport and Industry Totals

United States annual figures show 2 00 new miles surfaced in 1923 and overall highway mileage reaching a substantial level. Motor vehicles rank second among exports with a notable 8,975,000 dollars in 1923. National forests saw over half a million visitors, and 1923 stands as a peak year for iron and steel production. Employment data include 18,100 workers in motor vehicle factories and related industries.

United States U. S Cincinnati M National Forests Samibee Savings Bank de

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