Wheel Strength Saves Motorist In New Haven Collision
A Paige Larchmont with Disteel Wheels absorbed a pole impact as a careless driver’s car veered out, shielding the driver William Goodman from serious harm. The wheel’s endurance prevented a rollover and possible fatality. Goodman suffered only a sprained wrist. Buick models of earlier years are cited as long lived examples.
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William Goodman
New Haven
Conn
Mr. Goodman
Paige Larchmont
Goodman
Buick Cars Prove Longevity Across Continents and Years
A 1913 roadster from South Africa has endured seven years of rough African trails. In Seattle a 1914 Buick surpassed 118000 miles and still runs. Nebraska reports a model 38 serving nine years for one owner. The C-37 with 25000 miles on Kansas roads since purchase two years ago cost only 25 for repairs. Buicks also serve humanitarian missions.
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South Africa
Seattle
Wash
Nebraska
Kansas
Overland Record Shows Gas Economy Across Continent
The Overland reports 27.2 miles per gallon during an 8 442 mile cross country test with night and day driving. The car, a light weight model, proved economical and durable across varied weather and road conditions.
Essex Cars Set Transcontinental Records
An Essex five passenger touring car completed the San Francisco to New York run in 4 days 14 hours 43 minutes, 12 hours 48 minutes faster than the previous best. A second Essex from New York to San Francisco did it in 4 days 19 hours 17 minutes, over 22 hours faster than the prior mark. The cars were not driven.
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Essex
New York
San Francisco
Record-Setting Cross-Continent Car Run by Essex Drivers
Essex distributors supervised the route as about 25 drivers from member organizations ferried cars across the continent. A westbound car diverted to San Francisco set a New York to Chicago time of 24 hours 48 minutes 50 seconds, beating the previous record by a wide margin.
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Essex
San Francisco
New York
Chicago
Kerosene and Putty Loosen Rusted Spark Plug
When a spark plug is stuck due to rust, build a shallow dam of putty around the top and fill with kerosene. Let soak for 12 hours to loosen the rust and allow the plug to unscrew.
Handy Device for Filling Radiator
A simple faucet attached to the bottom of a pail allows easy filling of a radiator. The device rests on the hood during filling, removing much of the effort and bother involved.
Cutting Lining to Stop Brake Squeaks
Instructions describe removing the wheel and band to cut a short piece of lining between rivets under the anchor. The repaired lining will hold as firmly as before and reduce brake squeaks.
Repairs to Water Jacket by Amateur
A mechanically inclined motorist can mend a cracked water jacket using a simple method. Drill a small hole at each end of the crack and tap it.
Improvised Copper Plug Repair Steps
A reader describes a makeshift repair for a crack by inserting soft copper filings to bridge the gap. The filings are melted with a blow torch and a rosin flux dissolved in alcohol is applied to aid bonding.
Relatives Located for Union Pacific Fatalities
Relatives of Emmett Burke the brakeman killed Thursday have been found. A sister in Wash and a brother in Green Acres Wash await instructions before funeral plans proceed. A large Union Pacific trainmen delegation accompanied Conductor Raymond Cameron killed in the same accident. His body was sent to Sanborn Indiana for burial. Mr and Mrs John A Cannon the parents of the deceased were visiting their daughter and her husband.
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Emmett Burke
Union Pacific
Te i Wash
Creenacres
Wash
Ellis
Raymond Cameron
Sanborn
Tia
John A. Cannon
Family Involved As Body Moved From O'Neil Street
A fragment notes Mr and Mrs 8 A Warn at 2516 O'Neil Street at the time of their son's death and mentions four people who accompanied the body to Iowa.
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A. Warn
O’neil Street
Iowa
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Bedford
Ohio
Buick
Overland
Studebaker
Isa Studebaker
Dildine Garagh Company
Detroit
the Wyoming Trust and Savings Bank
Nash
Cheyenne
Sean
Mentz-Carson Motor Co
Nash, Overland, Willys-Knight Automobiles
18Th and
Capitol Avenue
Nash and Republic Trucks
Fredrickson
Grant
Mitchell
Cheyenne State Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Hynds Building
West 16Th Street
Athens’ Sweets
Ee Cheyenne Wyo
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