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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
6
A Chicago Motor Club bulletin warns stuck starters cause trouble when drivers advance the spark. Worn brushes, loose wires, and corroded terminals common. Remedies include turning off ignition, rocking in high gear, and cleaning battery terminals.
Homemade gaskets for engines prove surprisingly effective when factory parts fail. A simple repair uses a machinist hammer shellac and stout paper after cleaning surfaces with gasoline. The method involves shaping the paper tapping edges to form a seal and using cord as a makeshift gasket in tight spots.
A retarded spark causes a late firing spark that delays combustion until the piston has moved down the stroke. This expands gases against a larger cylinder wall area, increasing heat transfer from water cooling and causing overheating over time. At 2000 RPM a six cylinder engine delivers 180 sparks per second. a retarded spark raises cylinder wall contact and temperature, triggering radiator heat indicators.
The Scientific American describes a cushion tire by I. N. Keim of Mount Holly New Jersey designed to replace pneumatic tires on truck wheels. It aims to provide resilience and heavy service durability while preventing accidental radial displacement.
A cautious overhaul note warns that bearings fail from improper adjustment or lubrication. Do not use lubricants containing water acid alkali or abrasives and ensure the lubricant carries graphite to the bearing surfaces. The piece emphasizes careful maintenance amid a car shortage.
A historical note describes an easy car polish made by thinning boiled linseed oil with turpentine and applying sparingly with a cloth, then buffing with a soft dry pad. It warns against using old wax finishes on a car until the glass dulls and offers alternatives using turpentine citronella oil and cedar oil.
A Los Angeles car displays a radiator cap molded as a human skull with an electric sight for night visibility. The eerie warning aims to deter speeding by creating a shocking display that might prompt drivers to slow down.
Texas Comptroller S H Terrell says he will follow the attorney general's ruling deeming an act by the thirty-ninth Legislature unconstitutional that moved Texas University lands income into the available building fund. He contrasts his stance with State Treasurer W Gregory Hatcher who wants the income in the available fund and has refused warrants. Terrell stresses awaiting higher court decision and upholding his duty as an officer.
In Austin, the Texas Supreme Court refused a writ of error in Sallie J. Clements et al v. the Texas Company et al. The case seeks title to 262 acres in Brazoria County's Columbia oil fields and the value of 65,000,000 barrels of oil produced up to filing, with more extracted since.
The report traces Texas oil history from 1877 discoveries in Nacogdoches County through major developments in Corsicana Spindle Top Sour Lake Batson Humble Wichita Big Lake and newer finds near the Pecos River and further south. It notes over 1.5 billion dollars in value with most production since 1890 and highlights how early fields gained prominence only after key developments in Spindle Top and Sour Lake.
Houston reports 1924 natural gas marketed in Texas reached 35 million cubic feet valued at about 10 million dollars. Significant gas supplies supported carbon black production at about 32 000 pounds daily and large output for gasoline. Wells were capped to conserve gas for safer future handling as Texas begins full development of its substantial gas deposits.
Austin Texas. Applications by the Slate and intervenor Goldman in the 50 million Blaffer suit seeking title to 700 acres of oil land in the Humble field were submitted to District Judge George Calhoun in Travis county. The court granted requests to delay the trial pending sworn statements of oil produced and cost of production, with the case set for trial January 18.
In Megargel Tex a Gil Company and partners report the opening of a new southwest Archer County pool near No 1 Richard son a quarter mile south of town. The operation yields about 300 barrels daily with sand at a depth around 1400 feet.
San Antonio Houston Oil No 2 Rooke in Refugio County gas field near Refugio ran wild at 1170 feet but has been brought under control.
Brenham Texas reports gradual development of the Brenham oil field with several shallow wells now pumping and yielding a good grade of oil.
Flye oil producers and one potential large grower were added to the Laredo district. Three producers came via O W Killam or his lease on the Martinez ranch in the Henne Winch Farriss field of Jim Hogg County. Another was brought in on Las Animas grant of Jim Hogg County and a further well in Aviure Field of Webb County.
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