Ima Nutt's Progressive Repairs and Pay Basis
A 1918 Auto Page column by Georgus B. Hendrick details Ima Nutt operating a repair shop on paying bases with Everphiat tires and tubes. It describes time-card labor, charging hours, and quirky antics around labor saving schemes, including a car barn and questionable lubricant practices, reflecting early auto shop era humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifiahency
Ima Nutt
Everphiat
Admisson
Anny Moss
Mer
Auto Page
Springfield
Mass
Strong Campaign In State Cities To Save Products
Hartford reports strong interest in the Food Administration garbage campaign as cities seek guidance on disposal. May grease from 11 American cities yielded enough to make 75 mm explosive shells, oil, and soap. Scoville urges co operation. The drive shows a 43 percent May increase over 1917, with reductions plants installed in several cities and new garbage uses explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Food Administration
Robert M. Scoville
United States Food Administration
Robert Scoville
Chicago
Toronto
Canada
Internal Drive Proves Value In Hauling Bricks
A study by the Corapolis Livery and Transfer Company compared seven trucks including Republics with internal gear drives to other drive types. The Republic model A two ton truck climbed a grade in second gear, used less gasoline, and transmitted 92 percent of motor power to wheels, outperforming rivals. Following the test, Republic trucks were chosen and two more were purchased by local operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corapolis Livery and Transfer Company
Corapolis Heights
Pittsburgh
Republic
Parnell
Carapolis
Coraopolis
Excessive Wear On Automobiles Avoided by Care
A local dealer advocates careful driving to extend car life amid material and labor shortages. Tips include avoiding hurry, smoothing starts and stops, using the throttle to ease braking, engine braking on hills, coasting with clutch out, and strict lubrication per the owner's manual.
Huntington Pastor Surprised on Birthday Celebration
Huntington August 24 special Eighty friends surprised Rev. L. M. Keneston at his home for his birthday. Music and games followed by cake and cream left all with a delightful evening and wishes for many happy returns. Several local trips and visits are noted along with mayoral officials in Washington discussing bonds for city improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
L. M. Keneston
F.H. Wells
Watertown
George Nichols
Brattleboro
Co. E. Lattin
Hartford
East Hartford
Washington
Clifford B. Wilson
William E. Seeley
Otto M. Bidliz
Sharman
Committee On Housing
Department of Labor
Mr. Hidlitz
Capital Issues Committee
Soldiers Quit Chewing Tobacco In France War Time
Reports from American soldiers in France show a decline in chewing tobacco among troops. YMCA secretaries who supply canteens say modern warfare, especially the gas mask, is to blame. A southern soldier quips that mustard gas makes chewing impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Charlotte Observer
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Ate
Philadelphia
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Bridgeport
Cann
United Tire & Vulcanizing Co
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Barnum
Wasco
Louis Schine
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Bridgeport, Conn
Union Ford Truck CO
Iranistan Ave
Hudson Motors
Delco Electric
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Nobie
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Howard Ave
Planta
Park Ave
S. F
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Johnson ST
Mack Trucks
J. A. Morris
Connecticut and
Union Aves
Maxwell
Sykes Motor Sales Co
Fairfield Avenue
Walker Electrics
Todd
Ford Cars
Todd Rubber Co
Pierce-Arrow
Pierce-Arrow Agency
Seem
Packard Cab
Packard
Herman Tober
Broad ST
Bridgeport Auto Wrecking Co. Cor
George & Center Sts
AL Ruaranteca Gond conniFion
Farino
City
Stratford Ave
Ford
North End
Magnetos
Noble
MGR
G. Burkhardt
General
Darling Garage
Grand &T
AUES
A. F. Scholtz
Quaker Tires
United Cycle CO
State St
Gustave T. Metzger
Barnum Ave
Fairbanks Storage Battery CO
ING
Warren
State ST. Willard
Franklin
Franklin Sales and Service Station
Cowles Tolman
New Haven
Pleasure Cars
Sykes Motor Sales
Pierce Arrow
Pierce Arrow Agency
Connecticut Auto Tire Co
J. D. Slady
Rand
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ATH West Ave
Fuairfield Ave
Folviicht Ave
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