Overland car to sell for 495 dollars in Toledo
An unofficial notice outlines an upcoming Overland factory model, four-cylinder and 1400 pound, with electric lights and starter, priced at 495 dollars for a summer market release in Toledo. It weighs about 1400 pounds and resembles a Ford in construction. The piece questions if the price can hold as steel costs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Toledo
Ford
Kenty Ford
Emerson
Marcus Terentius Varro
Rome
Varro
United States
Lombardy
Denmark
France
Holland
Japan
China
William Borsodi
Borsodi
Bolton Hall
Lubrication in Cold Weather for Farm Cars
A Charlotte Observer writer explains winter lubrication for cars kept in unheated garages. The piece details coldproof engine oil, oil testing by exposure in a garage, and switching to flowable greases and steam cylinder oils to prevent engine bearing damage and clutch drag in low temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Charlotte Observer
Ford Plant Delivers Record Auto Output in 1917 Outlook
In October Ford produced 79,675 cars with six month total 469,135 at 938,270 yearly rate. Yearly production estimate sits near 900,000 to 1,000,000 cars if war allows, indicating demand outpaces supply despite the manufacturing triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Stop Abusing Your Tires Warns Firestone President
Mr. H. S. Firestone of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company cites research showing 105 million dollars wasted last year by automobile tire users due to ignorance and negligence. The piece outlines tire selection, car weight, rim types, and proper tire sizing to prevent waste and prolong asset value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Firestone
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Orders on Hand Top 100000 Cars for Immediate Delivery
The report notes a persistent demand with no day since August 1 last having fewer than 100000 cars ready for immediate delivery. Industry data shows sustained backlog and high production pace across manufacturers.
Yellow gasoline prejudice hindering war fuel effort
Government bulletin urges acceptance of slightly yellow gasoline to boost supply. It cites historic refin ing limits and consumer bias against yellow kerosene and fuel, noting potential gains from cracking, sulfuric acid, and caustic soda use. Estimated annual losses from prejudice amount to 10 million dollars and 30 million gallons of gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fra and
Material Conservation Commission
United States
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Citizen’s Bank
Wilmington
North Carolina
Coul Colm
OCR -Ouftenio
Nk Tas
State of North Carolina
New Hanever
T. W. Wells
Correst
H. W. Wells
R.G. Grady
Wreks
BE. Williams
Tait
Ss. R. Adams
Allen Maull
Atlantic *Coast Line Railroad
Canada
Andrew de Vere
Wordsworth
Florida
Florida, East Coast Railway Company
Model Land Co
Perrine Grant Land Co
Chuluota Co
Okeechobee Co
J. E. Ingraham
Florida East Coast Railway Co
St Augustine
Legwin Printing Company
Grace St
Wilmington, N.C
Chichester
Saxon
Detroit
Wilmington Motor Co., Inc
Robert C. Barr
Dock Street
General Offices
Chestnut Street
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