Lubrication and spring care for automobiles
The article extols lubricant use in cars, detailing grease alloys for spring bolts, modern grease cups, and the need for regular lubrication to reduce wear. It notes spring durability, various shock absorbing devices, and advances in engine rings and power plant design. It also mentions Iceland’s treacherous roads and early motorization, overland vehicles in Iceland, and a Willys utility truck used as a bus in Ramgoon with native design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom A. Creaee
India
Ramgoon
Tropics
New Facts and Modes in Automobile Styles Tango Vanity Cases
Automobile style notes describe Tango vanity cases in two shapes a long envelope model with a wrist strap and a two loop hand carry. Observations include outfits with tan linen suits white Panama green parrot accessories green liberty scarf pink palm leaf pattern and a Britannia Mask bottle carried in vest pocket. Also mentioned are white corduroy hats two toned sweaters Angora silks silk crepe blouses and white serge skirts. New green leather robe with tan gabar dine lining bears the family crest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feil
Helpful Hints for Motor Car Owners
Practical guidance on carburetor float adjustments and fuel flow, vent care for gear cases, and avoiding tar on bodies. Steps include backfitting gauges, sealing screens, and using tar removal methods with Vaseline and soap. Tips warn against misaligned gaskets and fix water or gas passage holes during gasket installation.
Highway Association Set to Meet in November
The American Highway Association executive committee, with leaders such as Leonard Tufts Logan der Page and Jax Harrison, convened to discuss road congress plans. They approved steps for low railroad rates and created a women’s auxiliary department to ensure honest road funding. An Atlanta exhibit space shortage could drive city requests for more room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Highway Association
American Congress
Leonard Tufts
Logander Page
United States Office of Public Roads
A. G. Batter
Ean Automobile Association
Jax Harrison
The
South Railway Company
Richard H.imonds
Robert Baker
Fourth American Road Congress
Atlanta
Ti ‘Ia
Washington Junta
Motorcycle Notes Highlight Early Delivery Cycles Across Cities
A Macon Georgia based motor cycle delivery company proves busy for a short time, while Topeka Kansas showcases a single rider replacing three deliverymen. Bell Telephone in Allegheny County Pennsylvania uses 59 motorcycles amid rough terrain, and a Chicago firm reports a car-like mileage record with 25 thousand miles on a delivery machine. Additional motorcycles join Texas City signal corps and honeymoon tours move toward the Pacific coast as Baltimore clubs plan endurance runs under FA M rules with Concord’s club aligning with the Federation of American Motor Cyclists.
Silent car quest: muffling engine noise and gears
An archival piece traces the push to quiet gasoline cars from noisy exhausts to silent gears. It details engineers reducing valve and timing noises, improving bearings, tappets, cams, and transmission gear design, while noting user maintenance as key to lasting quiet. It cites high speed limits of noise reduction and a foreign car with audible gear hum at slow speeds.
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Jullah
Motor
Detr Free Press
Drood
Ucalor
Toratton
Fasel Delivers Cole To A Northern Montana Man
Charles Fasel, manager of the Butte Auto Company, drove a six cylinder Cole car to Shelby Montana last week. James A. Johnson of Shelby purchased it. Fasel noted the car drew strong attention and favorable engine work comments. He predicted more Coles would be delivered in Central and Northern Montana before season's end amid good crop prospects. The Butte Auto Company also sold Studebaker cars this week to B. Le Grimes and A. E. Hoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harles Fasel
Butte Auto Company
Shelby
Mont
James A. Johnson
Fasel
Montana
Iutte Auto Company
Studebaker
Eek
B. le Grimes
A. E Hoe
Post Office Trials Motor Cycles for Rural Mail
The British post office has bought 20 motor cycles to test rural mail delivery. It is predicted that within a year horses will be replaced by motorcycles for postal service. America has long valued the two wheeler in rural districts with carriers riding motorcycles from many rural post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postomce Department of Theat
Britain
America
United States
Vegetarian Runners and Meatless Diets Hearks Debate
The article profiles Freddie Welsh a vegetarian fighter and Hannes Kolehmainen Bill Kolehmainen as prominent runners who avoided meat since 1908. It notes improved form after adopting vegetarian diets and cites others like Harry Smith of the Bronx Church House. The piece weighs whether vegetarianism boosts athletic success, quoting Lawson Robertson and other experts who doubt diet alone explains peak performance.
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Mateur Diditoce
Freddie Welsh
Hannes
Bil Kolehmain
Welsh
Teeros
New York
Kolehmainens
Finland
Harry Smith
Bronx Church House
Lawson Robertson
Robertson's Opinion On Vegetarianism And Athletes
In a downtown restaurant known as a meeting place for athletic experts Robertson weighed in on vegetarianism. He argued a strict vegetable diet is not ideal for peak performance and suggested meat could benefit athletes like the Kolehmainens and Harry Smith. He said vegetarianism can aid mental and physical condition but often restricts appetite and hampers energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolehmainens
Harry Smith
Lawson Robertson
Light mixed diet beats strict vegetarianism for vitality
The text argues against complete abstinence from flesh. It claims omnivorous intake provides essential ingredients not supplied by vegetables. A lighter mixed diet is presented as healthier, citing examples like the Kotehmainens and Smith to show reduced toxins and improved energy.
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Kotehmainens
Smith
Handling Baggage in Paris Station by New Electric Conveyor
In a Parisian station a new electric baggage handling system uses an endless canvas conveyor driven by a motor. Baggage from arriving trains is lifted from the lower level to the upper street level as fast as unloading proceeds, with luggage moved to the second floor along the platform.
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New York
Gepenas
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Tomon Jes
Iceland
Northern Lights
Overland Agency
Reykjavie
Co Wy
LYS Truck
Portland
Ore
Britannia
Peoples Gas Company of
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Peoples Gas Company
Sam M’callum
Galena Street
Butte
Silver Bow and
Jeer Lodge Counties
Highway Association
Macon
Crosby Department Store
Topeka
Kan
Bell “Telephone Company
Allegheny County
Cars Son
Pirie & Scott
Signal Corps
Texas City
W. B. Flaherty
Atelanta
Pacific Coast
Vorney Davis
Baker
San France
Texas
Chesapeake Motor Cycle Club of
Baltimore
FA. M
Concord Motor Cycle Club of
Concord
NHL
Th Federation of American Motor Cyclists
Immetter
Cole
Axtes
Iunken Bearings
Sorthway
Mayo
Delo Electric
Appara
Detroit Steel Products
Hydraunc Stromberg Janney-Steinmetz
Irestone
Butte Auto Co
Charles Fasel
Oun
Robertson
Henry Ford
Butte Vulcanizing Works
Main Street
Auto Supplies
Bayfield
G. & J. Tires
Bertram Motor Supply Co
South Main
Butte, Mont
Bertram Service
Patis F
the Auto Shop
Silver Bow Automobile Co
Park and Taho Sta, Butte, Mont
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