Automobile Blue Book Brims With 1918 Road Data and Maps
The Automobile Blue Books announce new 1918 volumes with 167,1030 miles of improved roads and hundreds of new highways to camps and cantonments. Federal and state highway spending nears 120 million dollars, boosting tourist guidance with nationwide routes, local notes, and city-linked camp information.
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Data Department
Automobile Blue Books
National Army
National Guard
Yellow Schoolhouse
Goodyear promotes Neolin campaign amid leather shortages
The article notes shrinking cattle herds and rising leather prices due to war demand, urging exploration of non leather soles. It introduces Goodyear Tire and Rubber's Kevlin synthetic sole as a new material to relieve pressure, stating it will supplement leather rather than replace it and remain important in shoe production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Watha Soldier Describes Frontline Life and Red Cross Aid
A letter from Corporal W. S. Brinkley of the American Expeditionary Force in France dated April 6 1918 expresses sorrow for French suffering and praises the Red Cross for its aid to soldiers and French families. He notes unity among Catholics and Protestants and asks Mrs. Lee to share updates with Watha residents.
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J. M. Lee
Watha
France
Mrs. Lee
Old Watha
Red Cross
Mr. Lee
Corporal W. 8S. Brinkley
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Dodge Brothers
Packard
Hudson Motor Cars
Cadillacs
Seldext
International
North Second Street
Goodyear
Ityta
Princess
Wilmington, N. C
W. J. Bradshaw & Co., Inc
W. J. Bradshaw
Pres
G. F. Hunt
Sec. and
Treas
Front St
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