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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1920
Page
4
A report from the Walla Walla Union describes a mileage test of a Chevrolet model named Four Ningly. The representative drove the car until the measured gallon of fuel was exhausted and the motor stopped after the entire amount of fuel had been used.
A brief note underscores the importance of brakes or tires in difficult driving conditions, stressing traction, control, and safety on slick roads as essential for motorists and passengers alike.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy after flu and fatigue, claiming it purifies the blood, boosts energy, improves appetite and digestion, strengthens nerves, and aids overall well being. It pitches Hood's as better than Hood's Pills for gentle cleansing in small doses.
During the railroad shutdown, Goodyear and allied firms marshaled five carvan groups of 20 trucks each to move tires and supplies from New York to Akron. Regular Akron and Cleveland carriers joined the emergency effort, delivering up to 100 large pneumatic trucks into service on tight schedules to keep Akron factories supplied.
The Federal Trade Commission ordered The Good Year Tire & Tube Company of Chicago to cease practices that confusedly resembled Goodyear. Complaints claimed rival firm Good Wear Tire & Tube used similar branding to mislead buyers and profits. The commission ruled against the imitator, upholding Goodyear’s rights and barring deceptive ads.
Detroit firm Baker-Fisk-Hugill Company with Bert distributors reports March sales totaling over 95,000 in business for Detroit and Flint built autos. Five salesmen surpass 95,000 monthly target as the campaign ends in eight weeks. John P. Mansfield, Dart Motor Car Co. official, notes record shipments and local Detroit interest in new models. A Willys-Knight model advances with a compact generator aiding starting in cold weather.
The text describes mixing an electrolyte for a storage battery. It cautions using a ratio of 14 parts distilled water to 1 part sulfuric acid and warns to pour acid into water slowly to avoid a dangerous explosion. It emphasizes safety in handling acid and water during preparation.
garbled OCR notes describe substitutes and fuels in wartime Europe with distorted country names and terms. Mentions Greeks, Swedes, Turks, Germans, and a mysterious wine like waterstyle used in pacoline engines. Details are unclear due to transcription errors.
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