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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1918
Page
9
The United States Tire Company issues a letter to dealers stating government crude rubber import limits aim to conserve tonnage for military needs. It says current stocks are adequate for normal needs during the first three months and urges dealers to avoid over-buying and place orders in advance to guide production.
Government engineer John J. Younger urges nationwide brake inspection as vital for safety. He notes train braking precision and advocates thermoid hydraulic linings to resist moisture and oil, stressing that women drivers should stop quickly with proper brakes. A separate note reports a Frederick, Oklahoma coal vein finding deep underground.
The London group of automobile owners warns residents of air raids with horn honks and moving signs reading Pakel cover. A Boy Scout bugler assists, drivers wear metal helmets for shrapnel protection, and signs flip to All clear after danger passes. Also notes battery care as summer approaches with electrolyte checks weekly.
War促进 rubber industry shown by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company employees in support of the military effort. 4000 workers joined the colors, with full backing for Liberty Loans Red Cross War Chest drives and War Savings Stamps. Workers conserve food, run military classes, and Goodyear girls tend war gardens while factory operations bolster wartime needs.
In installing a spark plug into a cooled cylinder, avoid over-tightening. The porcelain insulator often cracks due to metal expansion when the engine heats, causing stress and breakage of the insulator.
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