Tool to Examine Tires to Determine Condition
Gleaned from a Popular Mechanics note, the article describes a twisted iron rod tool with wooden rollers used to spread bead ribs and inspect fabric inside heavy tires. It notes safe handling in garages, cautions about gasoline fires, proper ventilation, static discharge, and avoiding jacks for undercar maintenance, endorsing pit work and cast-iron care. It cites G E Hendrickson of Argyle Wisconsin as the source.
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G. E. Hendrickson
Argyle
Wis
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Horns Designed to Give Warning on Highways
The proper place to use a horn is on curves or mountain roads or at blind intersections. On crowded roads horn blasts in traffic jams waste time irritate drivers and police, do not reduce hazards, and can worsen delays. Use should be limited to warning in dangerous, unobstructed sections.
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Trafic
Arranging Motor Parts for Easy Maintenance
The arrangement of motor car parts matters for frequent adjustments and repairs. Accessibility of carburetor ignition system starting lighting water pumps valves oil pump and strainer reduces labor and time, lowers soiling and delays. Choose a car with high accessibility to ensure better care and fewer damages from postponed work.
How to Lubricate Springs
A simple method for lubricating front springs is to jack up the frame and relieve weight by placing a jack under the shackle bolt. Spread the spring leaves with a screwdriver and insert lubricant between the leaves with a thin steel tool.
Oregon weighing end of free motor camps to curb auto tramp
Proposals in Oregon seek abolition of all free motor camps to combat the expanding auto tramp problem. The mobile traveler is described as a menace, moving between communities and cities while living off charity, whether organized or not.
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Oregon
A Successful County Agent of Webb County Moves to Bexar
Fred W. Mally, after ten years as Webb County agent, is named county agent for Bexar County to succeed Charles H. Alvord. Webb County officials honor him with resolutions praising the alfalfa introduction, Pink Root onion fungus discovery, and establishment of the government market news service for Laredo onion growers.
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Fred W. Mally
Webb County
Bexar County
Charles H. Alvord
Extension Service
A. and M. College of Texas
A. Winslow
Commissioners Court
J. S. Johnson
W. L. Puig
J. M. Martin
D. D. Davis
San Antonio
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
J. J. Taubenhaus
Texas
Laredo
A. and M. College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Parking Down Grade Clutch Use and Braking Advice
Guidance on downhill parking warns against using the clutch as a brake when coasting in reverse. It advises letting the engine assist the stop by braking first and avoiding clutch engagement to control descent.
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