Lime and Alkali Dangers in Radiator Water
A historic note warns lime or alkali in radiator water can cause deposits that clog narrow passages, leading to overheating and loss of power. It recommends regular flushing with a hydrochloric acid solution, detailing dilution and precautions, and cautions against acid use in air cooled Franklin motors. The piece also includes a brief unrelated anecdote about courtship and a joke about photographers.
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Sys
Franklin Motor Co
Franklin
Haynes to double output with new Kokomo factory
Haynes Automobile Company of Kokomo Indiana announces 15000 cars yearly beginning 1920 after completing a large four story factory. The 500 by 150 foot building adds 324000 square feet for assembling trimming painting and storage with a 730 horsepower forge shop and 60 cars per day capacity. Several hundred thousand dollars fund up-to-date machinery to ensure quality production.
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Haynee Automobile Company
Kokomo
Indiana
Haw
Umatilla Mover Co
Haynes
Fluynea
What Becomes Of Old Cars A Live Question
A local Velie dealer Ted Proble of the Eastern Oregon Motor Co discusses what happens to old cars. He says most go to junkmen due to poor original build and comfort, while some are converted into trucks or kept for a period before final disposal. He notes a Velie owner driving 102000 miles and still in daily use, arguing durability varies by vehicle and condition.
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Ted Proble
Eastern Oregon Motor Co
Velle
William J. Wall
Warne
Ned
Himerelf
Ford Unfilled Orders Swell Across States
Ford dealers report a surge in unfilled orders across three states as winter demand grows. Preliminary figures from industry sources show hundreds of pending deliveries, with production lines strained to meet rising commitments and anticipated shipments extending into early next year.
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Fragmented OCR Note on Rubber Preservation Powder
A garbled exchange describes a rubber preserving formula using turpentine in denatured alcohol. The mixture is said to be saturated to produce a solution suitable for applying to rop, dreg, and other residues. The text implies deception in the preparation and handling of the chemical solution.
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