Army sold touring cars for astonishing prices in England
Army motor transport in England sold 592 touring cars and other vehicles at auction. Light cars bought for 450 dollars fetched up to 1000 dollars after eight months use, while units bought around 1085 dollars sold as high as 1890 dollars. Major J C Wellery led the program noting prices exceeded expectations.
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England
United States
J. C. Wellery
Quartermasters Department
Associated Press
London
Automobile Wheels Gain Attention From Racing Ace
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker stresses wheel design as key to safety after noting in the Liberty Sweepstakes at Indianapolis that almost every accident stemmed from defective wheels. He urges car owners to study wood, wire and disc wheel types and question salesmen.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
America
Rickenbacker
Indianapolis
War changes reach of private motor car demand in England
England never built such vehicles in quantity and during the war none were built for private use. Now demand is so great that actual values have been almost disregarded entirely. Some observers compare this demand to women’s insatiable desire for fine finery at unprecedented prices.
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England
Mitchell Plans Approved for Branchville Port Sullivan Road
County Engineer A F Mitchell returned from Austin after State Highway Commission approved the Branchville to Port Sullivan road plans. The 9 ½ mile route from Harold's Creek to the Brazos river bridge will use $40,000 in state federal aid and bonds with bids to be advertised in ten days. Mitchell also surveys Jones Prairie Baileyville and Caddo roads with bond totals listed.
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A. F. Mitchell
Austin
State Highway Commission
Branchville-Port Sullivan
Mitchell
Harold’s Creek
Port Sullivan
Brazos River
Hearne Pike
Robinson County
Texas
Cameron
Dallas-San Antonio
Temple
Rotwers
Hearne
Jones Prairie
Caddo
Baileyville
Florida Colorado Highway Meeting Reported Active Plan
Milam judge W G Gillis, director in the Florida Colorado Highway Association, attended the Brownwood meeting. The group outlined a Texas route plan with five highway segments and appointed managers for Harris to Bell counties, Coryell to Panhandle counties, and others, signaling organized progress.
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W. G. Gillis
Milam County
Florida- Cololorado Highway Association
Brownwood
Gillis
Texas
Lubbock
Amarillo
Clayton
New Mexico
Goldthwaite
Richmond
Houston
Liberty
Beaumont
Orange
S. A. Machmehl
Harris
Fort Bend
Austin
H. Cher
Advances in wheel design reshape automobile safety and style
In Indianapolis a discussion on wheel innovations notes that refined wheels now promise longer service life and safer open road use. The shift toward steel disc types gains traction in America for strength ease of cleaning, reflecting broader scientific focus on automotive design.
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Europe
America
Declutching the Corners Reduces Tire Strain
The article explains that shearing the clutch while turning a sharp corner lessens tire wear. It notes cross strain on treads from weight, curve radius, and speed, and adds traction drag worsens tire damage when power is applied. Releasing the clutch eliminates that backward drag.
W. W. Chambers enjoys vacation in Mineral Wells
W. W. Chambers is taking a vacation in Mineral Wells, enjoying the spa town and its facilities during a brief respite from work. The visit includes leisure outings and relaxation opportunities for the noted individual.
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W. W. Chambers
Legion post plans club room and house warming
The American Legion Cameron Post No. 9 held a meeting at the courthouse to rent and fit up a club room, draft a constitution, and visit nonmembers. Several new members were admitted, honorary members named, and a big house warming announced with speeches and refreshments. Dr. Newton donated $100 to aid the project.
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Cameron
American Legion
Court House
Legion
Newton
Epperson
E. A. Wallace
Draft Board
Pump Leakage Causes and Packing Remedies
When a water pump leaks do not assume a loose nut. Often the fault lies with packing, not the nut. Use candle wick soaked in tallow or treated packing material and avoid over tightening after pressing the packing.
Cameron Tire Store Seizes Opportunity With Vulcanized Tubes
S. W. Cheeves left the first of the week for the eastern markets where he will spend several weeks buying new fall and winter merchandise. Mr. Cheeves says he is going to ship back a big line of goods for this fall.
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S. W. Cheeves
Mr. Cheeves
Pennsylvania considers strict auto theft law
The Pennsylvania State Motor Federation pushes a bill in the Legislature to stiffen penalties for automobile theft with a 5000 dollar fine or ten years imprisonment. An accessory would be treated as the principal, applying to joy riders as well as professional thieves.
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Pennsylvania State Motor Federation
Pennsylvania
Best Auto Cleaners and Cleaning Agents
The article advises washing soda kerosene and plain soap and water as cleaning agents for garage parts tools and clothing. It notes gasoline is less effective and more costly and mentions safer flammable fluids can remove grease spots from clothing.
Firestone Tubes Sell on Reliable Cameron Tire Store Stand
Don't neglect necessary adjustments and repairs until it is too late and you are laid up by the roadside. Firestone red or gray inner tubes are giving years of service at Cameron Tire Store.
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Firestone
Cameron Tire
How to free a car stuck in mud with clutch rocking
When a car is stuck in mud do not spin the rear wheels. Instead use a pendulum rocking method by alternately engaging and disengaging the clutch to gain traction. Racine Country Road Tires are advertised for rut-laden country roads by Cameron Tire Store.
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Racine
Cameron Tire Store
Wire Wheel Care and Tire Offer at Cameron Tire Store
Wire wheels require weekly inspection for loose spokes even though they resist shocks. Repair any loosened spokes promptly and seal cracked enamel with paint to prevent rust. 80x38 Firestone tires offer at 6000 mile guarantee for $11.60 from Cameron Tire Store. Subscribe for the Herald.
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Firestone
Cameron Tire
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