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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1918
Page
6
A 1920s Motoring article outlines thief-proofing cars with locking devices. It features ideas such as lamp bulb in the ignition circuit, hidden switches, grounding, removing distributor brushes, shorting spark gaps, fuel line drains, and battery main-circuit switches in locked housings to deter unauthorized starts.
Edward Ver Linden, president of Oldsmobile, notes the Navy uses high grade Oldsmobile touring cars for training and on ground operations. Cars delivered to San Francisco, Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Buffalo, and Porto Rico support naval training stations and air stations as the service expands its land based tasks.
A South African mining journal notes Transvaal gold output for the past year reached 9,022,212 ounces. To move the ore at these mines, huge conveyor belts are used, with Goodyear supplying many. Some belts weigh as much as seven tons and are among the largest rubber belts manufactured by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron Ohio.
The Central Tire Company resumes retail operations after seven months with a remodeled By the Alamo location offering a large front for Diamond and Portage tires. A service staff led by J C Applewhite and new personnel including Ira Kennedy and IL Kopland promises direct-to-consumer service and on-site parking, gas and maintenance for autoists.
Judge John Stelk told the Chicago Motor Club he would send speeding drivers to the psychopathic ward for head exams. He urged stricter driver exams and warned that reckless speeding endangers the public. Assistant state’s attorney James C. Dooley supported the stance amid talk of hard times for speed maniacs.
The United States Tire Company notes tire prices rose about 10 percent due to war but 1910 plain tread tires cost 48.30 while the same 34x4 style sells today for 33.05, meaning 1910 tires were about 46 percent more expensive. Improvements in materials, compounds, cotton fabric, and vulcanizing processes reduced costs while boosting quality. Labor-saving machinery further lowered prices.
When cooling water won't circulate due to scale and rust in the water jackets, drain the radiator, fill with a saturated washing soda solution, run with retarded spark until hot, then drain. Reroute water through the pump, force water through jackets and radiator, then close petcock, reconnect, rinse with clean water, and note improvement.
An article explains that transmission gear slipping arises from worn or misadjusted locking mechanisms, shifting forks, gear teeth, or shafts. It details how broken springs, worn notches, or loose shifter rods disrupt mesh alignment and lead to gear slip, with motor life magazine noting worn teeth as a common cause. It also cites Desert Gold, a New Zealand racehorse, whose owner funds wounded soldiers’ beds in Rotorua and Napier from racing profits after a Caulfield win netted 2500 dollars.
H Koplan, long associated with Quick Tire Service Inc, resigns to join Central Tire Co. His move took effect last Wednesday. Known in local auto circles, he will oversee tire sales and service at Central Tire’s newly opened Alamo location, inviting motorists to discuss tires and repairs.
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