Army auction nets surprisingly high prices for surplus autos
Army motor transport in England sold 592 touring cars trucks ambulances and cycles at auction. Touring cars bought for 450 dollars sold up to 1000 dollars after eight months of use. A typical buy averaged 1085 dollars and fetched as high as 1890 dollars. Major J C Wellery cited prices well above expected.
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England
United States
J. C. Wellery
Quartermasters Department
Associated Press
London
Wheels Weigh Heavily In Auto Safety Say Experts
The article notes renewed interest in automobile wheels among owners. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker cites the Liberty Sweepstakes at Indianapolis to stress wheel design as a safety factor, stating most accidents result from defective wheels under high speed stress.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
America
Rickenbacker
Indianapolis
Postwar demand pushes up private vehicles beyond prior reach
England did not manufacture many private vehicles during the war and never in quantity. Now demand is so strong that actual values are nearly ignored. Some observers compare the craze to women's pursuit of luxury at unprecedented prices, a new luxury impulse after the war.
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England
Branchville-Port Sullivan road plans approved in Texas
County Engineer A F Mitchell returned from Austin after the State Highway Commission approved Branchville Port Sullivan road plans. The 14.14 mile route from Harold's Creek to the Brazos river bridge includes $40,000 in State federal bonds and local funds, with bids to be advertised after a ten day period. The project ties into Meridian Highways and facilitates connections from Cameron westward to Hearne. Mitchell will survey Jones Prairie Caddo Baileyville roads and expects plans to be submitted soon. bonds in Jones Prairie 35000 Baileyville 20000 Caddo 10000.
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A. F. Mitchell
Austin
State Highway Commission
Branchville
Port Sullivan
Mitchell
Harold’s Creek
Brazos River
Hearne Pike
Robinson County
Texas
Cameron
Dallas-San Antonio
Temple
Rogers
Dallas-Houston
Hearne
Jones Prairie
Caddo
Baileyville
Florida-Colorado Highway meeting reports progress and plans
Judge W G Gillis of Milam County reports a strong turnout and enthusiasm at the second Florida Colorado Highway Association meeting in Brownwood. The group outlined route plans from Lubbock to Amarillo and from Richmond toward Houston with managers named for various counties.
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W. G. Gillis
Milam County
Brownwood
Gillis
Texas
Lubbock
Amarillo
Clayton
New Mexico
Goldthwaite
Richmond
Houston
Liberty
Beaumont
Orange
S. A. Machmehl
Harris
Fort Bend
Austin
C. H. Chernowski
Orange, Jefferson
Washington, Burleson
Milam
Bell
B. F. Bennett
Coleman, Taylo, Nolen, Fisher, Scurry
Garza
Advances in wheel design reshape automobile safety
The article notes that wheel innovations, including steel disc types, are improving reliability and safety after earlier failures. It highlights recent Indianapolis race lessons driving U S adoption of stronger, easier to clean wheel systems in Europe and America. It emphasizes science turning to wheels as a key factor in auto design and public awareness.
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Europe
America
Declutching the Corners and Tire Strain
Clutch release while turning reduces tire strain as wheels resist cross forces from curve deflection. Vehicle weight and curve radius govern the tread strain, and power during turning increases tire damage. W. W. Chambers enjoys a vacation in Mineral Wells.
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W. W. Chambers
Legion Post to Lease Club Room and Hold Housewarming
The American Legion Cameron Post No. 9 met at the courthouse to rent and fit up a club room for regular meetings. Committees will draft a constitution, visit nonmembers, and elect officers at the housewarming after the room is ready. Drs Newton Epperson and E A Wallace were named honorary members. 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 is the cause. Often poor packing is to blame and consists of candle wick soaked in tallow or treated packing material. After tightening the nut press the packing but avoid further tightening to prevent damage to the pump body.
Cameron Tire Store Seeks Right Price for Tubes
S. W. Cheeves left the first of the week for eastern markets to buy fall and winter merchandise. He plans to ship back a large line of goods for the fall season.
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Cameron Tire
S. W. Cheeves
Mr. Cheeves
State weighs stiff auto theft law in legislature
The Pennsylvania legislature considers a new law via the State Motor Federation to punish automobile theft with up to a $5,000 fine or ten years in prison. An accessory to theft would be treated as the principal, applying to joy riders and professional thieves alike.
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Pennsylvania State Motor Federation
Pennsylvania
Best Auto Cleaners and Garage Cleaning Advice
Washing soda, kerosene and plain soap and water should be the cleaning agents used by car owners for cleaning parts, tools, etc., in the garage. Gasoline is not as good and costs more. Do not neglect adjustments and repairs to avoid roadside trouble. Firestone inner tubey tires are giving years of service. Cameron Tire Store.
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Firestone
Cameron Tire
How to free a car stuck in mud on country roads
When a car sinks in mud do not spin rear wheels. Rock the car with alternate clutch engagement to gain a grip. Racine Country Road Tires are suggested for rut trouble and Cameron Tire Store is noted.
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Racine
Cameron Tire Store
Wire Wheel Care Aids Car Safety and Maintenance
Owners of wire wheel cars should inspect spokes weekly for looseness. Strong wheels can take shocks but a single loose spoke can cause damage needing prompt repair. Paint exposed enamel to prevent moisture and rust. Firestone tires priced at $11.60, 6000 mile guarantee, Cameron Tire Store. Subscribe for the Herald.
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Firestone
Cameron Tire
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