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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1916
Page
6
The article notes Friday September 15 marks the opening of duck shooting with many hunters out early. Expected strong sport across sloughs, rising ammunition prices, and many first timers. It lists safety do’s and cautions to prevent accidents during the season.
The report notes overall conditions for August observed by W. Clift, with 1.376 FP as a metric.
A historical description details a unique automobile emphasizing shock absorbing front suspension, a self lubricating clutch collar, a rear wheel bearing on the hub, a compound steering gear, patent pending power transmission, and a streamlined enclosed body with linoleum running boards. It cites a Thermosyphon cooling system, large cellular radiator, and Simms high tension magneto ignition.
The article touts a valve in head motor with a detachable head for valve grinding and carbon removal at the bench. It claims higher power for size, superior vacuum exhaust giving over twenty five miles per gallon, and notes large brakes on the Model Four-Ninety.
Transmission is noiseless with nickel steel gears and positive shifting. Proper spring suspension provides comfort and is easy on tires, increasing mileage. Front duplex chrome vanadium springs absorb shocks while rear cantilever springs reduce body sway on rough roads.
The text describes a three-quarter float wheel bearing on the rear axle housing with load carried by the housing rather than the shaft. It notes nickel steel shafts and gears, Hyatt roller bearings, and a gear ratio of 34 to 1, implying patent-pending design elements and price comparison context with other cars.
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