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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1917

Page

2

Wartime gasoline waste tips from motor car builders

The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce plans a placard for stations outlining 14 economy rules to save gasoline. Advice covers avoiding washing with gasoline, not spilling fuel, keeping engines off while parked, lean carburetor settings, maintaining compression, preventing leaks, proper lubrication, radiator protection, tire inflation, moderate speeds, gear use, reducing needless trips, and cutting pleasure driving.

Motor Car Builders’ Organization National Automobile Chamber of Commerce United States

Fisk Bicycle Clubs Open Nationwide For Boys

More than twenty five thousand boys are enrolled in Fisk Bicycle clubs started by the Fisk Rubber Company. Clubs operate in all U S states, Canada, Porto Rico, Cuba, Hawaii, Philippines and other countries. Members receive hats pennants badges streamers flags and a club manual advises on enjoying bicycles and outdoor sports.

Fisk Fisk Rubber Company Chicopee Falls Mass United States Canada Porto Rico Cuba Hawaii Island Philippines Fish Club

Automobile maintenance tips from an early motoring guide

Practical notes cover saving tires by easing over rough stones with a short run and clutch out to reduce tire wear. Warns about loose engine bolts causing misalignment and possible engine support breakage. Discusses replacing grease cups with oil wells and installing a central lubrication system. Also describes a method for frosting lights to reduce glare under strict headlight laws.

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