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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1919
Page
14
A reader recalls ads for various tires and settles on Smith tires as the superior choice. The piece contrasts loud, gaudy campaigns with a simple, enduring message promoting quiet confidence and reliability in tire quality.
A business using motor trucks should track driver activity with a card noting tips, trips, loads, time, daily expenses, gas, and mileage. An accurate daily tonnage, freight, and mileage tally can then reveal the true cost of motor freight delivery.
The Menigan farmer recognizes the need to stay off the job during peak farming periods when labor is scarce. He valued ready access to supplies and assistance, noting that motor truck lines promise to reduce the burden by delivering essentials so he can focus on crops and livestock.
A fragment discusses the state of affairs in michigan and describes nominal telephoning to a truck driver for delivery. It explains ton mile calculations where one ton carried five miles equals five ton miles, clarifying how distance multiplies the tonnage. The passage emphasizes the need for personal attention under permission and references a motor truck performance metric.
The article argues oiling is a key factor in reducing truck operating expenses. It stresses following every instruction for correct lubrication to avoid costly repairs and keep trucks running smoothly.
United States Tire Company touts superior quality, noting extensive inspection. It claims its tires use the best materials and that one in twelve workers are inspectors, with eight percent dedicating full time to flaw detection.
The article describes lubricating a Gutomeniie spring by lifting the frame with two car jacks and a tackle. Weight is removed from the springs to allow grease and graphite to be applied with a hacksaw blade or similar tool.
A dated instruction describes raising the tube flat and wrapping a cotton flannel roll around it. The coil is placed in a thick elota bag with the stem protruding, the bag tied around the stem, and talcum powder added to the bir.
The article notes how tire quality and road conditions evolved from rough roads to modern tires. It highlights that motorists now seek tires matching car aesthetics and reliability, praising United States Tire Company and its Royal Cord tires for popular appeal and dependable performance.
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