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- Magazine, "Motor," January 1924 - <em>Motor</em> magazine was filled with useful information for car owners. In this issue is an ad for the "Safe-T-Arm," a device to help drivers indicate whether they were going to turn left or right, drive forward -- or stop. It was one of many signaling systems on the market. In the early 1920s, hand or mechanical signals were not legally required of drivers!
- January 01, 1924
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Magazine, "Motor," January 1924
Motor magazine was filled with useful information for car owners. In this issue is an ad for the "Safe-T-Arm," a device to help drivers indicate whether they were going to turn left or right, drive forward -- or stop. It was one of many signaling systems on the market. In the early 1920s, hand or mechanical signals were not legally required of drivers!
- Magazine (Periodical), "Fordowner," Bound Volume for April 1914 to March 1915 - Who needs a tent? In 1914, <em>The Fordowner</em> demonstrated how a Model T could become a bunk bed.
- April 1914-March 1915
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Magazine (Periodical), "Fordowner," Bound Volume for April 1914 to March 1915
Who needs a tent? In 1914, The Fordowner demonstrated how a Model T could become a bunk bed.
- Magazine, "Motor," June 1932 - <em>Motor</em> magazine became a useful trade publication for automobile dealers and service station owners and mechanics. Readers found automobile-related articles, photographs, illustrations and advertisements needed to promote vehicle sales and ensure proper maintenance and repair.
- June 01, 1932
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Magazine, "Motor," June 1932
Motor magazine became a useful trade publication for automobile dealers and service station owners and mechanics. Readers found automobile-related articles, photographs, illustrations and advertisements needed to promote vehicle sales and ensure proper maintenance and repair.
- "Motor Life," March 1924 - The growth of automobile ownership and development of good roads drove more Americans to explore the country in the 1920s. <em>Motor Life</em> offered a number of interesting articles for the motor tourists. Readers of this issue could learn about traveling across the country, as well as view a map of available transcontinental routes.
- March 01, 1924
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"Motor Life," March 1924
The growth of automobile ownership and development of good roads drove more Americans to explore the country in the 1920s. Motor Life offered a number of interesting articles for the motor tourists. Readers of this issue could learn about traveling across the country, as well as view a map of available transcontinental routes.
- "Motor Truck News," Bound Volume for 1947, (Vol. 36) - The New York State Motor Truck Association, Inc. produced <em>Motor Truck News</em> to keep its members informed about important news affecting the trucking industry. The periodical also contained advertisements and lists of local businesses that catered to truckers needs.
- 1947
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"Motor Truck News," Bound Volume for 1947, (Vol. 36)
The New York State Motor Truck Association, Inc. produced Motor Truck News to keep its members informed about important news affecting the trucking industry. The periodical also contained advertisements and lists of local businesses that catered to truckers needs.
- Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal for November 1905-February 1906 - <em>Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal</em> provided readers with news and reports about automobiles, automobile products, events, and advocacy. This publication also carried numerous advertisements. Car companies promoted their vehicles. Inventors touted new products. And buyers had a variety of choices.
- 1895
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Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal for November 1905-February 1906
Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal provided readers with news and reports about automobiles, automobile products, events, and advocacy. This publication also carried numerous advertisements. Car companies promoted their vehicles. Inventors touted new products. And buyers had a variety of choices.
- Horseless Age Magazine, Bound Volume for April 1898 - March 1899 (Vol. 3, No. 7) - In October 1898, <em>The Horseless Age</em> recognized B. Altman and Company as the first department store in America to use an electric delivery wagon. The article contains an image of the first truck purchased by Altman, a Riker Electric Motor Co. delivery wagon. According to the article, the truck had a range of 25 to 30 miles between charges.
- 1898-1899
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Horseless Age Magazine, Bound Volume for April 1898 - March 1899 (Vol. 3, No. 7)
In October 1898, The Horseless Age recognized B. Altman and Company as the first department store in America to use an electric delivery wagon. The article contains an image of the first truck purchased by Altman, a Riker Electric Motor Co. delivery wagon. According to the article, the truck had a range of 25 to 30 miles between charges.
- "Hot Rod" Magazine for May 1952 - This was the first <em>Hot Rod</em> issue to sell over half a million copies. Was it because of the classic teenage scenario being played out on the cover or the true star of the scene -- Dick Flint's red A-V/8 "Hot Rod of the Month"?
- May 01, 1952
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"Hot Rod" Magazine for May 1952
This was the first Hot Rod issue to sell over half a million copies. Was it because of the classic teenage scenario being played out on the cover or the true star of the scene -- Dick Flint's red A-V/8 "Hot Rod of the Month"?
- "Car Craft" Magazine for December 1962 - As amateur and professional racing evolved and grew in popularity, publications, like this <em>Car Craft</em> magazine, targeted this new audience. These publications employed experts, like high-performance engine builder Don Francisco, who offered technical advice.
- December 01, 1962
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"Car Craft" Magazine for December 1962
As amateur and professional racing evolved and grew in popularity, publications, like this Car Craft magazine, targeted this new audience. These publications employed experts, like high-performance engine builder Don Francisco, who offered technical advice.
- Rambler Magazine, Number 45, 1910 - This 1910 ad for the Rambler limousine promotes luxuries like a mahogany ceiling, a mirror, clock, and cigar case, and a speaking tube so the owner can talk to the chauffeur.
- 1910
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Rambler Magazine, Number 45, 1910
This 1910 ad for the Rambler limousine promotes luxuries like a mahogany ceiling, a mirror, clock, and cigar case, and a speaking tube so the owner can talk to the chauffeur.