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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
12
Article stresses muffler maintenance to reduce exhaust noise and improve engine power. It explains how clogging from carbon and soot, improper kerosene cleaning, and use of cut outs compromise performance, inviting police trouble. Emphasizes keeping openings clear and avoiding back pressure for economy and safety.
The Automobile reports that demand for efficient ignition is at a historical high due to higher engine speeds and more cylinders. Developments focus on faster breakers and coils, reduced current loss, and quicker mechanical actuation while preserving the basic ignition principle. Advances address eight and twelve cylinder engines and future multi cylinder progress is expected in coming months.
Chicago speedway posts a 1000 dollar prize for beating the two mile world mark and a 1500 dollar bonus if speed exceeds 120 mph. Open to all drivers on the local track under A A A rules with any piston size. Current records noted include Chassange 118 mph and Bragg 102 mph. Resto unofficial 118.6 mph last season.
George Horace Lorimer editor of the Saturday Evening Post argues that engineering, not politics, should cut motor car operation costs. He notes tire life, mileage gains, and the need to integrate tires into car design to reduce strain and improve economy.
The text discusses tire construction that absorbs shocks and reduces blowouts, noting one manufacturer has extended tire life. It compares rubber price increases to gasoline costs and urges tire preservation as a parallel concern for car owners.
Figures from 1915 tire sales show Americans spend 200 million dollars yearly on tires. A technical authority says consumers could save 100 million with wiser choice. The ideal service car yields 9 630 miles per tire set, far above the 4 750 miles average of other makes.
United States artillerymen mounted a machine gun in an Overland touring car and fired at targets while moving and at a standstill north of Columbus New Mexico. The test showed touring cars as feasible as trucks for military use in pursuit and border guard roles.
Justice P Entz, inventor of the Entz transmission, says electric starters were tested in 1906 on early Columbia cars shown in New York 1907, but were dropped due to lack of demand. He notes higher fuel quality then made ignition easier, contributing to the feature’s demise.
The text notes that universal battery ignition reduced the need for separate starting systems. Starting mechanisms were deemphasized and dropped temporarily as sparks reliably fired engines, making extra starting features unnecessary.
Buick cars hold a chain of elapsed time records from San Diego to Vancouver. Notable marks include Los Angeles to San Francisco in 10 hours 47 minutes on April 24 1916 and Los Angeles to San Diego round trip in 8 hours 29 minutes on July 30 1911. Other records cover San Francisco to Portland 39 hours 25 minutes and Seattle to Vancouver 5 hours 27 minutes in 1914 1914.
Dayton Wyoming resident Mrs. Peter L. Mock reports rapid improvement after one dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for long lasting stomach trouble. She took two bottles with ongoing relief and no further attacks, noting doctors urged surgery before. Available from Potts in Dillon Montana and druggists nationwide.
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