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Of much activity in the Commer works.
Of certain nibbles at the fire-engine market.
That mechanics are often down in the sumps.
That planning must not exclude timely action.
That overloading seems to be an incurable malady.
That eight speeds are giving way to five for "heavies."
That many of our road-test reports have been plain tales from the hills.
That rubber-latex frothing is being performed by machines designed for confectioners.
That it is hoped they will not retaliate by utilizing the latex, or the railway sandwich will lose its (undeserved) reputation.
Of the need for a British-built turntable ladder which can be supplied for fitting to any suitable chassis.
That many old lags would 'like the chance of pulling the handle in the latest Metropolitan Police prison van.
That six-wheeler fire-engines may soon become more popular because of their stability, comparative freedom from skidding and cross-country capabilities.
That the hatching of vermin eggs already contained in some flock has caused much trouble with bus and other seats in which this material is employed. 0 That only some 30,000 miles of British highways are primarily competitive with railways, the other 150,000 being available and used to serve either main means for transport.
That it's worth putting science into advertising.
Of inadequate reasons for high motor taxation. Of "coming men" who get lost on the way.
That out of every ferment something comes.
That the railway fight has now come into the open.
Of many ,petrol stalwarts sneaking into back seats at oil-engine meetings.
That a casual reader cannot expect to get the utmost value for his money.
That there is no live-and-let-live about the railway attitude towards road transport That reliable maintenance-cost data for oil-engined vehicles are commencing to become available.
That they vary considerably according to the type of engine.
That evidences of commercial-motor activity which filled our recent Municipal Issue gave heart to many manufacturers.
That, -despite bad trade, it is remarkable what a lot of everyday business must proceed as usual.
That in many instances the pressing need for still greater economy demands the employment of more commercial motors--SO sales will continue.
That some of the worst rate cutters in the haulage business are those who most loudly decry the practice.
Somebody, asking if, as April 19th has been chosen for Budget Day, British taxpayers may expect to travel on a primrose path.
Of, visitors from the provinces who think that there are no circuses so thrilling as London's almost horseless ones with policemen as ring masters.
That business will follow the will to busi;ness.
That the sun rarely sets — in advertisements.