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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
3
H. J. Firestone recounts his rise from farm boy to founder of Firestone Tyre and Rubber Company. He details early hardships, wage cutting, careful cost control, partnerships in Chicago, and how adversity forged a profitable, self owned business with relentless focus on efficiency and advertising.
The guide explains starter and generator issues from oil on the commutator to temporary cleaning with benzene. It advises removing brushes for a permanent fix, explains carburetor choke on high speed, notes possible gearset misalignment, and outlines prudent road readiness including a hill climb test and overhauling philosophy for second-hand cars.
Toledo is slated to become the center of U S aviation production for army and navy. Millions in contracts will build airplane parts here with Overland and Curtiss firms leading. John N Willys is identified to head the Curtiss Aeroplane Company as production ramps up.
John N. Willys of Willys Overland Inc Toledo earns the title Purveyor to His Majesty King of Spain making the first such honor for an American auto maker. King Alfonso XIII had earlier purchased Willys Knight touring cars and later ordered six more. The distinction stems from the cars’ satisfactory service and royal favor.
The Willys-Overland Company of Toledo highlights its large dealer network of over 5,000 representatives nationwide ready to service touring owners. It stresses local, parts stocked, factory-backed support and personal interest in each car, comparing favorably with independent garages. The article also notes airplane performance can be understood via car equivalents and compares weights of aircraft to a typical 15 hp car.
Dr. G. P. Cooper of Angels Camp California turns his Overland Country Club into a practical ambulance with minimal equipment. He removes front seats and installs a cot along the car length while keeping a caretaker seat, creating a smooth riding medical transport for his mining district patients.
Eighteen cars recovered from a sunken steamer off China appear near unchanged after six months at sea and sold to zoos at about £40 each. The 5 percent war tax on US car sales shifts to profits over £1,000 above 8 percent, with Detroit output taxed heavily. England bans most motor tyre imports, permitting only licensed entries, while British officials say women can now perform almost all aerial engine production work, hinting at a postwar skilled-labour surplus for car manufacturing.
Dodge Brothers expand factory efficiency with an internal railway looping the plant. Three locomotives and 91 single truck along with 17 double truck cars, all built in house, power the system which circles most ground floor departments. An 8400 ft track network is complete with 3000 ft more planned.
Guidance on using nitrate of soda as a chemical fertilizer for flowers and vegetables. It covers nitrogen content, application methods, mixing with other soils and fertilizers, storage, and practical tips for even distribution and long term use.
Horses may be fed freshly harvested hay if rations are balanced and quantities kept below old hay levels. Fresh hay is more nutritious and palatable, but overfeeding can cause rapid intake and digestive issues like colic. Preserve hay well for 15 to 18 months and use old hay for cattle and sheep if possible.
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