When the Tuckahoe and West Lianga Fueled Ship Speed
The article celebrates rapid shipbuilding under the Emergency Fleet corporation. It contrasts the 8800 ton West Lianga and 5500 ton Tuckahoe, built at Camden, noting rivet counts and quick launch timelines. It explains standardized and fabricated ship methods, three Atlantic fabricating yards, and the shift from traditional shipwrights to powered tooling, planers, and pneumatic devices enabling faster, mass production of wooden and concrete freighters.
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Pacific Coast
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Seattle
Skinner & Eddy Company
Tuckahoe
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Skinner & Eddy Steamship
Delaware
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
West Lianga
Anll
Planta
Atlantic Seaboard
Newark Bay
Submarine Boat Corporation
Hog Island
American International Corporation
Merchants Shipbulldog Corporation
Bristol
Hurley
Best Facta
From Near and Far and Modern Race in Ancient Texts
The article cites European Asian African ferum and giant fennel as priced fetida, notes Spitsenberg apples weighing 44 pounds per bushel, and Golden Russet at 58 pounds. It describes a California inventor’s wave power motor using horizontal water motion. It cites Prof James Keith on modern racial nose changes due to mastication methods and ends with reflections on the value and health impact of a high aim and holy aim for bodily vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
James Keith
Royal Institute
London
England
Silly Inventions and Global Trade Notes
A summary of small items mentions that nine tenths of Russia's gold mining occurs on czarist lands. Britain imports about 30 million pounds of coffee annually. A metal clamp patent secures two pieces at right angles. A new clamp for a four ounce milk bottle also doubles as a handle for carrying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Great Britain
Good roads key to wartime transport and Paris defense
An essay argues that strong roads boost freight and passenger movement, reduce reliance on trains, and speed military and industrial efforts. It notes motor trucks aid war prep, stresses road conditions influence cross country hauling, and asserts national prosperity hinges on first-class streets and highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reman
Chicago Post
Paris
Roads Military Bill Moves Through Senate Committee
A bill introduced by Senator J. T. Smith proposes treating state roads used by the government as military highways with government aid for repairs not to exceed two thirds of costs or more than 1000 dollars per mile. The measure now rests with the senate committee on appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
J. T. Smith
Maryland
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Women Drivers Fear Too Much Say Expert Motorist
A well known woman motorist argues that female fear in driving stems from fear of being afraid rather than actual dangers. She says confidence comes from mastering the car’s simple mechanics and that driving improves nerves, air, coordination, and overall health, citing personal miles without accidents as proof.
Attention to Spring Seats in Vehicles
Movable spring seats used in cars require periodic attention with oil or grease as provided. They should be turned up every few days. Cantilever springs need periodic attention to the fulcrum joint.
Caring for radiator caps and anti theft curtain
The article warns against backing a car by pressing the radiator cap to avoid damage. It also describes a new auto theft countermeasure: a metal curtain over the windshield that locks in place when the car is left, hindering thieves from driving off the vehicle.
Tire Care And Maintenance Tips From An Early Guide
Practical advice covers tire loading and inflation per load, spare valves and pump for emergencies, dual horns for long trips, and the need to exercise both reciprocating and oscillating motions in certain mechanisms. It notes tire mileage hinges on proper inflation and free casings, and describes freeing a frozen stud with two nuts and a wrench acting as a lock.
Chain Tighteners Offer Even Tension For Slipping Chains
A chain tightener hooks on in dirty, catching the chain at five points to give even tension around the wheel. A spring keeps the chain near the tire but not tightly, preventing creeping motion that could damage the tread and reduce slippage.
Hammer Use In Auto Repair Warned By Expert
A writer in American Motorist cautions amateur auto repairers about improper hammer use. The tool can cause costly damage if misused on engine parts. always place a wood block to protect surfaces and avoid striking vulnerable components like valve push rods. Stop using the hammer as a universal fix.
Battery Inspection Guidance Sparks Service Visit
The article advises taking the battery to a service station for a thorough inspection to ensure it holds a charge. Winter driving may have damaged cells or caused electrolyte loss, so keep the battery filled with distilled water.
Electrical gear shift patent for Ontario inventor
An Ontario inventor has won a patent for an electrical gear shifting mechanism for automobiles. The device uses a lever on the steering wheel to control gear changes, reflecting advances in vehicle drivetrain technology.
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Ontario
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