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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1918
Page
7
A Connecticut motorist safety plea urges action against non resident drivers after reckless New York operators collide with Connecticut cars. The Paige Detroit Motor Car company announces a new Paige truck line to enter the truck market within 60 days, with separate factory facilities and a purpose built design.
James J. Sfunt of Heo Car Company argues against gasoline and car use curbs. He claims ample gasoline supply, overproduction, and that cars aid transportation and war effort. He says rumors of restricting car use lack basis and patriotism means keeping commerce circulating.
A Bridgeport agent notes motor trucks boost business by delivering two to three loads where one took, with rapid urban growth widening supply and demand. Horse delivery loses patronage as motor trucks extend trade areas, speed orders, and reduce costs, letting firms serve more customers and raise profits.
Recent drive aways at the Overland plant have broken all previous records. During the past month 2,928 cars were taken across the country, more than the 1,960 from the same period in 1897. Dealers are preparing for immediate requirements despite unprecedented traffic problems, striving to avoid disappointing customers with the year’s best driving days.
New York April 7 Nearly million and 2 quarter gallons of gasoline were needed to power Fifth Avenue Coach buses despite drivers averaging over seven miles per gallon. Oil use topped 58 000 gallons, tires covered 7 160 000 miles costing about 61000, 2800 spark plugs were used, and incandescent lamps costing 3400 funded over 10 000 bulbs for interior illumination.
Practical advice on diagnosing and repairing carburetor float leaks including locating leaks with heated metal, soldering fixes, drying cork floats with heat, and renewing worn float valves. Also covers preventing float rubbing, cleaning valve seats, and effects of colder fuel on starting. Also explains a four speed geared up transmission and common clutch chatter noises.
The article argues the automobile accelerates work, expands cities, empowers women drivers, and reshapes suburban growth, predicting cars will be as indispensable as sewing machines and electric lights. It notes the shift from horses to autos and urban policy pressures to restrict car use where traffic flows require efficiency.
The labor shortage and demand for horses and wagons drive truck purchases in agricultural communities. Dealers note far apart farms and towns slow market trips and supplies, while dependable motor trucks keep country roads in service and help farmers meet record crops. Trucks replace horses, making farming more profitable and economical.
An articles analysis from the Dart Motor Car Company notes a robust buyer interest this spring. It states that wartime production reductions raise the value of early purchases, predicting demand will exceed normal levels and that buyers who act now are likely to secure cars.
Warm days bring a rush of Haynes Automobile Company distributors from ISekcome Indiana to Toledo Kansas City and Philadelphia as roads thaw. Manufacturers curb output for war work while demand tops expectations and non skid tires gain year round use for better grip and fuel efficiency.
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