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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
14
A technical guide stresses regular lubrication to prevent squeaks and motor loss. It details daily checks such as crankcase oil level, grease cups, and speedometer gears, plus twice weekly and monthly tasks for steering, shafts, hubs, magneto, and transmission. A semimonthly plan reviews compression, ignition, cooling, gears, brakes, steering, springs, and body belts.
Co. D. Stewart, manager of the Abbott Motor Car Company factory branch at 106 108 South Second street, becomes superintendent of sales for the factory and will oversee sales in Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware Virginia and West Virginia. He assumes July 1 with Harrisburg as headquarters. George Natcher will take over locally.
Miller Rubber Company of Akron Ohio unveils a three minute cure vulcanizing cement and a rapid curing tube repair gum. The fast setting adhesive promises motorists repairs and service within ten minutes of arriving at the shop. Critics question permanence, but Miller claims stronger cures and quicker work.
Fisk tires are sold in Harrisburg by George W. Myers at 225 Hummel Street. Myers took over the Fisk agency three years ago and emphasizes local service with all adjustments handled on site. The maker guarantees 3,500 miles on plain tread and 4,000 miles on nonskid tires, and Myers also runs a vulcanizing plant for tire repair and rebuilding.
Penbrook Garage managed by H. A. Fishburn has been extensively remodeled to serve autos in the borough adjoining Reservoir Park. The S. A. Fishburn barns near the store and mill now feature concrete floors and sand pits. The second floor hay storage will be rebuilt into car storage and Vulcan showrooms, with several roadsters already delivered and the Vulcan touring car due by mid month.
Socialist deputy and ex-Minister of Labor Rene Viviani accepted again today the task of forming a French cabinet. President Poincare summoned him after the Ribot cabinet fell following its brief time in office since Wednesday night.
The article stresses that regular lubrication, though quick, prevents wear and costly repairs. It states a thorough job takes a couple of hours and yields smoother operation with fewer adjustments, while neglect leads to quicker repairs. It urges owners to lubricate any car and to prioritize lubrication above all other maintenance tasks.
Vice-President E R Benson of Studebaker Corp says cuts in gasoline tire and supply prices have broadened the market for Studebaker cars. He cites a heavy car owner switching to a light Six for better mileage lower fuel cost and cheaper maintenance. He notes easier local overhauls and cheaper tires and lubricants with substantial savings per gallon.
Henry W. Andrews Yokohama Cadillac agent says Japan shifted from resistance to rapid auto adoption. He notes registration rising from under 100 two years ago to over 1,500 this year and cites Nippon Auto Club work on road mapping and traffic signage to promote driving.
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