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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1917
Page
11
An automotive expert explains carbon deposits dull engine response on heavy pulls. He warns carbon clogs piston rings and exhaust valves, leading to misfires and knocking. Remedies include using manufacturer-recommended oil, proper carburetor adjustments, and, in severe cases, burning out carbon with oxygen.
In a nationwide Friday test, 179 cars competed with an average 40.3 miles per gallon. A Franklin car achieved 33.8 mpg despite being off the floor for the run and a strong headwind. L. F. Birdsong of Birdsong & Potchernick led the team with observers R. S. Israel and A. B. Weakley aboard as the car weighed 2890 pounds on city scales.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron announces a new complete series of tire service bulletins. The bulletins shift from listing don’ts to instructing motorists what to do for better tire service and longer life. Free at Goodyear service stations or by mail from Akron.
A Cassell's Saturday Journal style line echoes a fatigues exchange between a corporal and a sergeant figure. The dialogue hints at military service chatter and a disciplined, informal peacetime tone.
Readers discuss Alilums as fine vegetables with strong odor yet acknowledge decorative onion species bearing flowers. The note highlights varied scents and ornamental potential.
Experts warn one third of last year's 350 million tire spend was wasted through misuse. Articles advise inspectors stamp on rims, correct bead seating, and rim condition to prevent blowouts and cuts. Proper sizing and careful removal prevent bead damage. reliners may aid older tires but not new ones. A later column will cover tire repairs and inner tube use.
Willys-Overland of Toledo unveils a lighter six with a 45 hp L-head motor and sweeping lines. The model includes a seven passenger touring car and a four passenger sport touring option named Willys Club Six finished in olive green with black trimmings.
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