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Newspaper
Daily Captial News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1927
Page
11
Goodrich engineers report a new rubber lumber material that can be worked like wood and bent into curved shapes more easily. It attaches with nails or screws without splitting and, in tests, resisted breakage as well as wood of similar thickness, sometimes two to five times stronger.
Oldsmobile announces price reductions averaging 100 with some drops to 115, plus standard front and rear bumpers, rear view mirrors, automatic windshield cleaners, cowl lights, and Fisher V V lighting on all models. Carroll Bailey of Jefferson-Olds notes strong demand and value awareness among buyers nationwide. D S Eddins emphasizes repeated price cuts and improved manufacturing methods easing purchaser access to better cars.
The B F Goodrich Rubber Company reports a new Aeroboard product that converts rubber into lumber for use in speed boats pontoons and air craft components. Harry Blackwell notes the Akron factory has shared details of Vulcalock and the new material’s applications.
Do not detach the wire from the plug when testing the springs. This strains the coil. Use a wooden handled screwdriver to press from the cylinder to the spark plug top.
After a long run drain and flush the radiator promptly. Sediment remains circulating and a quick flush cleans more thoroughly.
To diagnose a leaky valve stem on a tire, position the wheel so the valve points downward. Submerge the valve in a glass of water and observe bubbles to assess valve condition.
L B Miller driving a Chrysler Imperial 80 completed a double transcontinental run from San Francisco to Los Angeles via New York in 7 days 0 hours 59 minutes 6721 miles. He set one way and return leg records with 3385 miles in 79 hours 55 minutes eastbound and 3331 miles back in 86 hours 20 minutes. The feat supported by Stover Signal Engineering demonstrated Ileo Ryan glare headlights and praised Chrysler build quality and reliability.
When running in low gear for a notable stretch it helps prevent engine overheating by keeping the fuel mixture as lean as possible. A note warns that a little knowledge of the electrical system can be dangerous.
The Jefferson Olds Company manager Carroll Bailey notes buyers increasingly expect cars with vital features. Oldsmobile recently priced lower and made front and rear bumpers, rear vision mirrors, and automatic windshield cleaners standard, marking a shift from accessories to essentials. A 6 cylinder closed car can now be bought under $900 with these inclusions.
Studebaker engineers use the cold room to test cars under temperatures from 140 degrees to 40 below zero. The facility measures cold starting force and gear shift effort to improve transmission lubrication and carburetion under extreme heat and cold. Findings support battery and starting motor design and contribute to the long dependable performance of Studebaker cars in all theaters of war.
Trib to the unsung heroes of trans Atlantic flight reports Nash Motors workers sending telegrams of congratulations to Ryan Air Lines and Wright Aeronautical Corp for contributing to Col Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis. The note from P J Moohan praises American genius and industry, highlighting precision in aircraft and auto manufacturing.
Ernest Kocher of the Capital City asserts that the modern woman must have a car for her own personal use, reflecting a push toward personal mobility and independence.
The Erskine Six Business Coupe by Studebaker offers roomy passenger space and over ten cubic feet of rear storage under the deck. Capitol Motor Company notes golf bags fit lengthwise or widthwise. The car suits city and interurban use with easy parking and quick acceleration to 25 mph in under nine seconds.
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