Complete U S Highway System Designated Routes
The U S highway system totals about eighty thousand miles, with ten main transcontinental routes numbered in tens and east west routes even, north south routes odd. Twenty two states report full marking. the plan, approved by the American Association of State Highway Officials, aims for a uniform, signaled network across the nation.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
American Association of State Highway
Pinehurst
N. Y
Atlantic City
San Francisco
Washington
Frederick
Maryland
United States
Secretary of Agricultre
Joint Board On
Secretary of Agriculture
Association of State Highway Officials
Kerosene Effects on Squeaky Wooden Wheels
A dried wooden spoke causes squeaks. applying kerosene to spoke joints tightens loose spokes and quiets the wheels. The note describes how a few drops of kerosene penetrates joints to restore tension and reduce noise.
Ropes May Serve as Hoist to Cars
Ropes may serve as hoist to cars with a method to lift the whole car on a jack, remove engine or body, and lower to the floor after securing with ropes to roof beams or joists, then roll out the chassis from a private garage.
Brakes Maintenance Notice andWarnings
A damaged OCR note warns brakes must be adjusted equally every thirty days to avoid rattling and uneven wear. It mentions tire wear and frame wear if misadjusted, and references the need for regular maintenance to prevent faults. The text shows garbled spellings and legible safety concerns about vehicle upkeep.
Promoter H. O. Smith Leads Automotive Export Chief
H O Smith is identified as chief of the automotive division of the Department of Commerce. He is described as promoting American automotive products abroad and overseeing exports totaling $120,000,000 in the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inerce
H. O. Smith
Department of Commerce
Following Close To Street Cars Too Dangerous
Safety expert Henry A. Reninger warns drivers to keep at least ten feet behind standing street cars and avoid passing on the left. He notes the danger of jammed traffic at intersections, passengers jumping from trolleys, and collisions with the curb or other objects. Caution urged in crowded streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Reninger
National Safety Council
Engines of autos require strictest inspection tests
An article describes precision engine assembly methods from piston sizing to weight grouping and temperature conditioned cylinder checks. It notes gauges measure piston pin hole squareness, 25 material tests per piston, and new scale devices to magnify weight variations for exact balancing. It also warns drivers to watch for rear-end collisions at curves and reminds that streetcars run on tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl H. Smith
Winter motoring safe despite heavy storms and ice
The article notes improved automotive engineering easing winter driving. Modern cars are enclosed and heated with thermostatic controls, reducing radiator freezes and starting issues. Roads are well paved, traffic remains heavy, and occasional storms barely keep cars idle, signaling winter no longer as dreaded as in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yedkra
Puncture-Proof Tire With Innertube Claims Immunity
A new automobile tire with an inner tube is claimed immune to perforation by nails. The puncture is repaired instantly by a chemical compound or liquid inside the innertube, according to the Rubber Section Bureau of Standards.
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Bureau ’ of Standards
Bent Rim Blows Out Tires: Common Rim Damage Cause
A reader notes drivers often misjudge tire blowouts when tread is fine. If a blowout occurs near the rim, check for a bent rim as it frequently causes rim cuts tire blowoffs and wire cable damage at the tire base.
Chrysler introduces new 18-inch wheel for the 70 model
Chrysler engineers reveal eight features of the 18-inch bare wheel on the new Chrysler 70. The design lowers the car’s weight and center of gravity, improves braking efficiency with the same drum, and enhances road stability and tire changes. Ballon tires, one piece rim, and stronger wheels aid police equipment and street handling in urban traffic.
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Chrysler
Weimar
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U.S. Highway System
Europe
Lympne
England
PHE v. S
Dodge Brothers
Athens
Dodge Botters
C. A. Daugherty
Dodge
McArthur
Douse Orrotthers
Fisher
OLET
Chevrolet
America
Wieder
iTea Tink
Helen Tech
Flint
The
Moler Auto Sales Co
Pei
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