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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1921
Page
2
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The article notes advances in American car care with easy maintenance using wax polishes and proper washing. It advises washing after dirt exposure, using water around 50 degrees, a large sponge, and a chamois for drying. For tar and road oil, salt butter or kerosene helps remove deposits.
Advice urges regular greasing and tightening of all car parts to prevent squeaks. A dealer says the main enemy of rattles is the wrench and stresses an oiling chart and steady maintenance by owner or driver for smoother operation and fewer problems over time.
A newly invented mud guard secures to the ordinary guards and extends across the front of the car below the radiator to prevent mud thrown by wheels from hitting the radiator. Diagram shows the guard in use.
The article notes government revenue from automobile taxes totaling 148 720 800 last year and recalls Charles J Swann who claims to own the first Philadelphia car in 1808 and 24 cars since. It mentions the Royal Danish Automobile Club founded in 1901 with Prince Axel as president and 1000 members in Copenhagen. It also reports 07 motor buses used by 12 000 schools in 16 states carrying over 200 000 pupils. It adds a practical tip that when a car runs briefly after cranking then stalls the issue is likely the gasoline feed line.
A saturated turpentine in alcohol preservative keeps rubber items. When a drop of undissolved turpentine remains, add more spirit until fully dissolved. Apply the solution to rubber articles occasionally as a coating.
Local residents recount visits and travels to Evansville Louisville New Albany Chicago and St Meinrad. Attendees include Mrs John Olinger Mrs Frank Uebelher Miss Mathilda Stallmann and Peter Gerber among others. several attend funerals weddings and jubilees while local merchants advertise floor coverings.
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