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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
13
Instructional piece by ERWIN GREER on automobile maintenance focusing on steering gear care. Emphasizes inspecting joints, lubricating bearings, keeping tires inflated, and ensuring proper wheel alignment. Advises periodic oiling and tightening, plus using a service station if needed to avoid accidents and newspaper notices.
The springs of exhaust valves must be tested to ensure full strength. Average valve spring strength should be 80 pounds. Weak springs allow leakage at high engine speed, drawing burnt gases into cylinders and degrading the fuel mix. Regular checks help prevent improper combustion.
In 1923 closed cars accounted for 35 percent of production with total output of 4,014,000 passenger cars and 3,644,000 trucks and other vehicles. Overall growth hit about 50 percent from 1922 when 2,609,064 motorcars and trucks were built.
A former Chemical Warfare Service officer suggested adding a tiny tear gas drop to car carburetors to warn drivers of dangerous carbon monoxide buildup in garages. The tear gas would be discharged with exhaust, causing the motorist to cry as an alert to leave before poisoning occurs.
The article explains that lubricants thicken in cold weather and warns drivers to ensure proper lubrication of parts. Brakes and steering gear require careful inspection for winter service, as freezing in heavy slush can seize brakes. Tires need attention since water can freeze in small holes, widening them and reducing tire reliability. plug small holes to maximize tire service.
The Scientific American describes a demountable rim invention by GG Knowling Jr of St. John Newfoundland. It aims to provide a simple rim that can be easily removed from the fixed rim and replaced with a detachable one. The device uses locking wedges held by yielding means to stop axial movement of the demountable rim on the wheel body.
The Oxford Oil Company of Houston received a temporary injunction barring the Texas railroad commission from blocking its plan to drill an oil well on a one acre tract south of Wortham in Freestone county. The suit challenges Rule 37 of the oil and gas bureau as unconstitutional and cites daily losses from drainage on its property. A hearing date for a permanent injunction has not been set.
Wortham Texas marks the first day of 1925 in its oil field with two major gushers. Kirby Petroleum’s Chancellor No 1 flowed about 7000 barrels per day from 42 degree Baume crude. Humble Oil and Refining’s Hila Dodds No 1 drew strong interest as production aims for over 110000 barrels daily.
Mexia Texas Friday report shows Gulf Ferguson No. 1 yielding about 1800 barrels after oil zone encountered at shallow depth while drilling deeper continues. The well lies near the Humphreys Boyd discovery, suggesting the field's initial extent is at least eight locations wide and will extend southwest toward the Fishpond district.
The railroad commission denied BK Smyth receiver's request to deepen well No 2 in the San Marcos river bed where title is under litigation between the state and adjoining property owners. The rail board upheld H EK Bell's permit refusal, blocking the drilling.
Mutual Oil Company reclaimed No 3 Chesson in Orange Texas after a setback. The well came in at 4759 feet and has produced 4000 to 5000 barrels a day, previously flowing only into the pipeline.
Valve grinding is harder when rocker arm assemblies are dismantled to remove valves. In most engines the rocker arm can be slid aside without full dismantling by disconnecting it and pushing it to the side. In engines with cages this is easier, though many owners still remove the rocker arm assembly. A flat wrench and pliers can twist the rocker arm aside for valve removal.
Rio Bravo No 1 Right of Way well, a quarter mile south of the depot on the west side of the H and T C, came in Monday making 8000 barrels of pipeline at. A separator is saving the gas, which has been turned into the gas company's lines for fuel use in the field.
Automobile Digest describes restoring a bent front axle by placing two lengths of 4 by finch joist to reach from the upper side of the axle outside each spring plate to a cross under the ceiling. A jack is then placed beneath the axle at the bend to apply pressure and force the axle back into shape.
Austin Texas November gasoline tax revenues paid into the state treasury totaled 309528. The Gulf Refining Company contributed the largest amount, paying 101774 in tax after producing 101774? no, 101774 is the tax paid.
The Cardinal Oi Company well Ott Neo 4 near String Prairie southwest of Smithville Texas has reached 2600 feet and shows three oil bearing sands but none profitable yet.
San Angelo Texas reports the Big Lake Oil Company plans to establish a skimming plant in Reagan County early in 1925. The plant would handle excess production and supply fuel oil for the Orient Railroad.
Mexia Texas reports that concrete in Wortham district wells may set 72 hours and all casing min tests be completed before drilling. Judge H E Bell, chief supervisor of the oil and gas division of the state railroad commission, notified operators of the policy.
A 2 cent state gasoline tax begins in Missouri as a 1 cent city tax already stands in Kansas City. Gasoline users in Kansas City now pay 3 cents per gallon in taxes, with the current price at 17.9 cents a gallon including tax.
The Humphreys Oil Company has erected 45 derricks on its Wortham field holdings over the last three weeks in Wortham Texas.
A clipped historical fragment mentions dining, plastic elements, and seating phrases. Names and clear facts are unclear, with garbled spellings suggesting a caption or stage direction moment.
A dialogue fragment shows a speaker insisting they contributed everything available, while another remarks the hush still lacks something. The exchange hints at effort versus shortfall in a scene. No further context or participants are named.
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