THE BEE: . OMAHA THURSDAY, MAY 20. 1920.
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OBSERVED HERE
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Thirty Motors to Form Proces
sion In 34-Mile Drive tofsh
:! land Mayor Smith to
Speak.
National Ship-by-Truck wfek will
be observed in Omaha, when 30
iruckt ,1111 be assembled on the
north ltde of tw court house af"8
o'clock this morning preparatory
to 34-mile run to Ashland, Neb.
Practically every make of truck
sold in Omaha will participate in the
trip. Before the "run" is started
Mayor Smith will deliver a short
talk on "Motor Transportation and
Good Roads."
' Band to Lead Procession.
The trip wilhbe started at 8:30.
Th truck leading the procession
will carry the 20th infantry band of
Fort Crook. Following it will be
trucka entered "by the army, navy,
and marine recruiting stations. ,
The sales managers of many
tradr firms in the city will drive
'truck In the procession.
Aahland Plans Reception.
The trip to Ashland will be made
in about four and a half hours, ac
centing to K. S. Grain, manager of
the Firestone Tire and Rubber
company ship-by-truck bureau. The
.shiana Chamber of Commerce has
planned a celebration to take place
waen the trucks arrive were, Mr.
Graul says. The return trip will
start in time to permit the trucks to
reach Omaha by 6 o'clock inthe
evening. ;,
A vigilance committee of 200
members is being formed under the
auspices of the Automobile Club of
Southern-California, and will pledge
themselves to report all infractions
of traffic laws of that state.
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Big Trucks AH Ready to Ship Out
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among the important items which
enter into the cost of transportation,
this feature makes an instant and
definite appeal. It means to the
farmer, tbe elimination of more or
le"ss backig around when operating
in and around farm buildings. ,
If an opportunity presents jtself
during the truck parade Thursday
this turning feature will be demon
straVed to those who view the Ship-by-Truck
parade.
Farmprs. ax-nr-din? to the Ham
ilton Motor company, will i the
near tuture represent - tne nucleus
of the truck business, as the farm
Hannan Foresees Big
Business in Trucks
For This Territory
The realization, of the important
part which motor trucks and
passenger cars will play ' in the
transportation scheme of the United
States, according to W. H. Mur
phy, the manager of the truck de
partment of the, Western Motor Car
company, is the reason which
prompted Charles R. Hannan,
president of the Western Motor Car
company and his associates to spend
approximately $325,000 in the con
struction of a building which will
serve in facilitating motor transpor
tation for years to come.
"An investment of this amount ol
money in a building of the propor
tion of the present Western Motor
Car company building represents a
daring advance comparable to the
far-sighted but wise expenditures
mae by pioneers of our early rail
roads," said Mr. Murphy.
Mr. Hannan believes as thorough
ly in the future of the motor truck
and passenger car as a solution to
the short line hauling problems as
he does in the wonderful opportun
ities Offered by the middle west.
The national Ship-by-Truck and
Good-Roads week which has been
proclaimed quite generally in the
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Truck motors equipped with Gill
Oil and Compression Rings
have .added power. .'
Gill Piston Ring Co:
,r S. ENCorner 20th and Farnam Streets
various states of the union, accord
ing to Mr. Hannan, deserve wide
publicity, and is but a forerunner
of "Riany larger demonstrations
which will be staged later as a
means of bringing transportation
and good roads facts before the pub
lic mind. '
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Roecoe ("Fatty") Arbuckle, the
motion picture comedian, ha3 a specially-built
automobile that, in style
and proportions,, fits his type and
taste. The seats are wide and toomy
and equipped with 14-inch springs.
Motor. tractors and trailers are re
placing ox team of the famous
Italian marble quarries at Seravezza.
Discovered by Michael Angelo in
1517, these quarries have been in
active operation ever since.
Autocar Truck Makes
v Turns in. Smallest
y Amount of Space
The manufacturers of the Autocar
truck, according to the Hamilton
Motor company, distributors in
Omaha and vicinity, have solved one
of the vital problems which con
front the farmer in his selection of
a motor truck. This, by building
a truck with 'a turning radius of
less than 100 inches, which is several
inches less than the space required
for turning a Ford roadsteii
To the man who considers time
TIRES
AND
TUBES
At Old Prices
For a limited, time we
offer Miller and Rdpub'-,
lie tires and tubes at the"
prices prevailing before
the 20 advance of
March 8.
LattaTire Co.
619 S. lSth D. 3535 '
WE HELP YOU
Solve Your Transportation
Problems
Having a large number of trucks, from light delivery tp
heavy duty capacity, and numerous demands for long distance
or country hauling, we have prepared and made all suitable ar
rangements to take care of this business.
We guarantee safe delivery, courteous treatment and satis-"
factory transferring of merchandise hauling or moving jobs.
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We solicit your business on the bSsis of service only.
Please call for full particulars.
Ford Transfer and Storage Co.
Warehouse at .
COUNCIL BLUFFS
1102 So. Main St.
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R. A. Ford, Mgr.
Warehouse at
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813 Dougla St. ..
Tyler 3
truck is in reality' the short line rail
road r spur, connecting the farm
Vith the trunk line operated by the
steim railroad. s
The cojt of foreign motor license
for Americans planning a European
tour, including' .exemption, registra
tion, driver's license and number
markers, is $20 for one car and one
driver, with an extra $5.50 for each
additional driver.
Without a single exception, ft has
been found that all the presidential
candidates are in favor of good roads,
and are of tbe belief that tiie future
economic welfare of the country de
pends largely upon the proper de
velopment of the highways.
Only 17 states in the Union reg
ister passenger automobiles and
trucks separately.
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The Most Complete
Automobile Building
in the United States
NOWHERE do we think you will find such
.complete or perfect arrangemenUfor all
matters pertaining to the distribution of automobiles.
The Western Motor Car Company is in the lead.
Nothing, not even comfort, has been overlooked in
constructing this magnificent building. Come in and
inspect our building. All are welcome.
Storage Painting
24 Hour Service
. Unequalled in Omaha
Distributors of the
Maxwell and International Trucks
also N
halmers Maxwell Peerless
and Locomobile Automobiles
Western Motor Car Co.
Farnam Street at Boulevard Omaha, Neb.
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TRUCKS and THE MARKET
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Owners of Oldsmobite conomy Tru.cks are certain of one thing. That
their truck will take produce to the market regardless of weather condi
tions. The Oldsmobile Economy Truck will go anywhere hauling is pos
sible, and it's always ready to go.
Mechanical trouble is a worry which the Oldsmobile Motor Works have
eliminated almost entirely. .' -':
The electric starterand lights make night driving safe and pleasant?
if he Oldsmobile Torbensen Internal Gear Axle and Deep Channel Frame in
sure ample power and dependable sturdiness. . v- ' .
,Powe,r, Low firice and Efficiency are among the distinguishing charac
teristics of the Oldsmobile Economy Truck.
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Chassis Only $1350 f. o. b. Factory
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Nebraska
Company
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2559 FARNAM
STREET
J. R. OCNEALlj Cea. Mgr.
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OMAHA
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Every Donglai'
Owner Is a ,
Douglas Booster
Ask the Man
Who Owns
n One
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Nebraska's Pioneer Truck
The Douglas Corporatism, because of ttte
large number of trucks used on the farms of
Nebraska ancTthe middle west, built their fac
tory in Omaha. This is advantageous to farm
ers, both from the standpoint of immediate
delivery of Trucks and prompt service in re
placement of parts and accessories.
jjr Hand Made Throughout
) No truck is stronger than its weakest point
and that is where the Douglas Truck excels,
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all the leading makers of the United States.
AD assembling is carefully done Jy hand.
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Thoroughly Tested .
Every Douglas Truck, before leaving tha
factory, is given fthe most rigid test It must
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set for it Each one of them must prove its
strength, powei endurance and capabilities
under heavy load.-
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The Douglas factory is conveniently located,
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Douglas Motors
George Christopher Pres.
Lore
oration
Omah-Vj Nebraska