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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1916
Page
12
A historical guide by William H. Stewart Jr on carburetors explains why the carburetor is crucial for efficient power. It describes fuel flow, float chambers, needle valves, and air inlets, detailing how proper mixtures are maintained across engine speeds and how wear or contamination affects performance.
A historical note on carburetor parts and the need for clean gasoline. It warns that tiny obstructions in the spray nozzle can stall a 60 horsepower motor and stresses keeping gasoline free of water and sediment. Draining the float chamber helps remove water.
Step by step tire repair procedure from Goodyear Co detailing tread removal optional sections, cushion stock application, cementing with vulcanizing cement three coats, and band assembly. It covers both whole-tire repairs and sectional repairs with cure times and testing practices to ensure uniformity and avoid defects.
The success of the South African motor squadron chasing DeWet with Maxwell cars spurred dealers to order heavily. A recent shipment delivered 122 Maxwell vehicles amid rising demand.
Archives of the Lord Motor Car Co of Los Angeles list a tire showing 21 155 miles of steady service on a Maxwell car owned by W. E. McCaslin of San Bernardino. The item reflects archival record keeping by Maxwell distributors in Southern California.
Canadian imperial gallon is about 20 percent larger than the U S gallon causing Maxwell cars in Canada to appear more economical. A Montreal distributor cites 44 miles per gallon on a 200 mile run, while U S records show 36 to 37 miles. The difference explains why fuel economy differs by country and how records can be inflated by using different gallon measures.
Victor E. Lindzen of Lindzen & Robsahm in Christiana visits C. H. Dunlap at the Hupp Motor Car plant to secure a larger Norway allotment. He cites Norway's wartime prosperity and expects a big rise in American car sales, noting the Hupmobile series N excels on steep climbs as he traveled from Norway to New York in sixteen days aboard a northward voyage.
R C Rueschaw, veteran Reo Motor Car Company sales manager, predicts July will bring price increases rather than new models. He cites doubled metal costs, scarce high speed steels, rising labor costs, and supply chain delays as driving factors. He warns car production may extend into autumn, pushing prices up.
Paige dealers nationwide receive preliminary instructions for a partial payment and credit plan to sell Paige cars. President Jewett reports strong dealer approval, noting the plan aligns with modern retail credit practices for high value items. Bankers' Commercial Corporation of New York prepared the legal forms and documents under Joseph A. Bower's direction, awaiting state compliance before launch.
Aaron DeRoy Motor Car Company Pittsburg distributers receive the largest and fastest carload shipment from Studebaker Detroit. Forty six carloads valued at 125000 arrive in under 24 hours, beating the usual weeklong transit. Officials used flat cars with canvas covers to overcome box car shortages.
On Washington's Birthday Studebaker sales set records in two cities. The L Markle Company of Chicago sold thirty cars at retail while the Detroit retail branch closed with twenty eight cars sold.
Announcement of two new district managers for Hupp Motor Car Corporation by Sales Manager J E Fields. John G Painter, previously in charge of technical service, will oversee Ohio Michigan Northern Indiana and part of West Virginia. W J Walker becomes Hupmobile district man for Western Canada with Winnipeg headquarters, covering Alberta Manitoba Saskatchewan and Western Ontario. Motorcycle side cars are being used to carry mails in rural England.
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