06 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1927
Page
1
Winter car protection stresses pre winter checks and anti freez ing preparations. Readers learn to seal leaks renew hose clamps pump packing and tighten connections while maintaining proper water circulation and using anti freeze compounds to prevent costly freezes and damage.
In cold weather drivers mistime the choke causing overchoking and engine flooding. Poor carburetor adjustments for winter raise fuel use and oil dilution, leading to crankcase dilution, cylinder wall moisture, and corrosion. Proper quick adjustment against engine temperature can prevent 50 to 75 percent of motor troubles.
Roadless automobile advances as engineers test novel suspension to keep car bodies level over shifting road surfaces. Balloon tires hinted at the concept, and makers claim comfort and power on roads once deemed untraveled.
A reader note from Popular Science Monthly explains fitting a valve toner cup to petcocks to catch oil as the level is checked. It describes a small metal cup riveted under the petcock with a bent iron support to allow turning, preventing floor spills.
A Chicago Motor Club president urges drivers to practice backing to avoid accidents. He stresses checking surroundings, releasing handbrake, easing power, and ensuring no cones or people are near the rear before backing out of a garage.
A National Safety Council report indicates motorists are adopting safer driving more than ever. Inspectors found many brake and speed issues in recent checks, with about one third of bikes needing adjustments and a quarter requiring attention.
A National Geographic prepared piece surveys the Union of South Africa, detailing its white population split between British and Dutch origins, the impact of racial dynamics on governance, historical wars and migrations, and the geographic layout of provinces Cape Colony Natal Transvaal Orange Free State and the Vaal and Orange rivers. It notes diamond and gold wealth, early settlement, and the emergence of a democratic tone in Johannesburg while outlining colonial and legal structures.
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