Tracing Class B Trucks for Army Use in World War I
An account details the 1917 design and testing of Class B trucks for the Army. Secretary Baker and President Wilson evaluated samples, orders for 10 000 trucks were placed, production spread to seventeen builders, with first trucks ready January 10 1918. Additional orders followed, but armistice halted later procurement. engineers credit Society of Automotive Engineers for aiding the solution.
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Reece
Washington
Baker
White House
Wilson
Eieff
Foydrathentape
Quartermaster’s Corps
Automotive Engineers
Motor Transport Corps
Society of Automotive Engineers
Unclear fragmentary report of a vehicular crash and injuries
A garbled account describes a collision involving a vehicle rammed in front of a structure. Victims include a man reportedly unconscious with bruises and a woman with a facial injury. The scene references a tank, a machine, and individuals including Mrs Helen Sweet and Wadell, with limited readable details.
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George
Grant
Beamish
Lynde
Kia Ma Shaest
Mise
Helen Sweet
Terrace
Wadell
Jobin Street
Inventor Patents Saw Type Automobile Fender
Prank Koubek of Cleveland’s manufacturing concern has been granted a patent for a saw type automobile fender or bumper. A key feature is a rubber sleeve that slides over the transverse element, improving protection and fit on vehicles.
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Prank Koubek
Ste of
Cleveland
How to know when an inner tube is done
A dealer explains that detecting porosity and small cracks in worn inner tubes signals aging rubber. He warns against over patching and overcuring, noting heat between casing and tube causes failure. Proper handling and careful application extend tube mileage.
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Derlnres
Geer
Keep Tools From Rusting With Vaseline Coating
A method to prevent corrosion on tools uses a coating of Vaseline mixed with gum camphor. The mixture is melted slowly and brushed onto the tool feet with a soft rag for protection.
Time to Adjust Carburetor in Warm Engine
A guidance note stresses adjusting the carburetor after the engine is fully warmed and recommends tuning the valve tappets similarly. It cites a mixture of five percent gasoline and chemical solvent with alcohol as effective for vehicle fuel metering. The piece ends with a dated editorial aside about workers and wages.
New Type of Bumper Improves Collision Shock Absorption
A patent description details a bumper with a verse bumper bar that absorbs impact by springy bars arranged laterally and longitudinally within sockets. Rubber buffers in the housing receive shock as the transverse bow bar distributes force to internal rods and buffers, enhancing crash safety.
Faults eliminated in starting crank
Instructions describe a coil spring fix for keeping the starting crank from rattling. A 3/16 inch hole in the frame or a bolt can anchor a 4 to 6 inch spring bought from a hardware store. Ends are bent to fit. A few drops of oil at A lubricate the mechanism.
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Popular Science Monthly
Fitting a Key to Shaft May Weaken It In Welding
A welding method can fill the old key slot and cut a new keyway to fit the shaft. The process may dangerously reduce shaft strength if too much material is removed.
Battery care tips for storage units and motorists
After six months off the dealer a storage battery is often considered worthless. The article advises owners to water the cells to bring the acid to the proper level, checking weekly in warmer months and twice monthly in winter. It notes this is crucial for doctors or others who start and stop cars frequently.
Loose Flywheel Symptoms Reported
The article notes a loose flywheel causing trouble as a mechanical issue. It identifies symptoms and potential impacts on operation without detailing fixes or specific equipment.
Cause of a short circuit in electric cars noted
A caution identifies that vibrating electric cables rubbing against sharp battery box edges can wear insulation and cause a hidden short circuit. The warning emphasizes inspection of wire sections near the box and other contact points to prevent faults.
Dumas Phenomenal Writer Turns Wordsmith in One Week
The elder Dumas produced work at a remarkable pace, crafting a substantial amount in a single year. The report highlights an extraordinary surge as the elder Dumas wrote vigorously, completing material at an astonishing weekly rate.
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Dumas
Daily Thought On Solitude And Insight
A terse meditative note reflecting on the eye as a threshold to solitude and inner vision. The line invokes Wordsworthian clarity, framing solitary reflection as a pathway to perception and mind.
To Pintinize Sliver With Aqua Regia Method
Instructions describe dissolving silver using aqua regia or astrome Tietic acid in a warm place for days. After dissolution, evaporate gently to honey thickness to remove acids, add water, and use. A dozen drops of the resulting solution silver-plating in small glass or checker items under a watchglass with fume containment.
It Couldn't Ge Done There Was a Hard Boiled Sergeant
A rough sergeant enjoyed picking on civilian recruits. During a drill he called right dress repeatedly, a napsing recruit failed to respond, the sergeant screamed for dress right and a bystander quipped about dressing for £ 300 monthly.
Death's Sting Ignored Glory Outside a Tragic End
Fragmentary text hints at a death tragedy and a vague, possibly ceremonial reflection on glory and fate. No clear names, places, or dates are readable to anchor facts or identify persons involved.
Pathe of Democracy in Everyday Sight
A concise reflection on how ordinary behavior and biases shape democratic understanding. The author argues that clear vision of the person beneath disguises of familiarity reveals truth in governance and society through simple, common actions.
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Pathe of Democracy
Teo
George EL Wi
Bathing Advice for Health and Comfort
Frequent baths aid health and comfort by opening pores to clear through the skin. After bathing, a cold water rinse helps circulation. A later dip promotes blood flow and overall wellbeing.
Prisoner Accused in Theft Case Insists on Innocence
In a courtroom scene the defendant denies stealing the ducks while witnesses testify to his blameless character. The judge urges the jury to consider the evidence and to judge whether the prisoner is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Mont Te Coon
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