Dirt track ace Glenn Breed earns niche in racing hall
Glend Breed from Salina Kansas dominates dirt track racing with a Hudson vehicle. In two years he has 27 entries and 26 firsts, including a Labor Day win at Dodge City Iowa beating the field by a mile. He travels solo, handles tire changes, and rebuilds his car with self supplied parts across the Midwest and Southwest.
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Winetired
Glenn Bread
Salina
Kan
Hudson Spiela
Bob Burma
New Rathom
Glen Breed
Httle Station
Dodge Cley
Iowa
Breed
Middle West
Speedway
Improper Alignment Shortens Tire Life on Misaligned Wheels
It is estimated that half of cars have wheels out of alignment, with owners often unaware or unwilling to fix it. Misalignment causes grinding between tire casing and road surface, leading to rapid and uneven wear and tear on tires.
Storage Batteries In Automobiles Urge Close Attention
An automotive expert warns drivers to monitor storage batteries for signs of weakness before failures occur. Regular hydrometer checks, proper water using distilled water, and mindful charging balance are essential. Troubles like dirty connections, faulty brushes, or sediment require service station fixes to prevent sulfation and battery ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Kasp
Willem H. Stewart, Jr
Stewart Automobile ‘Achaal
New York
Holt
Sami O
Battery Trouble Signals Warn of Immediate Action
The text notes weak battery symptoms such as slow cranking when starting the engine and dim lights after initial use. It warns that thorough charging or replacement is needed, as a sulfated or frozen battery is dangerous. It also mentions a stronger than usual electric horn as a warning sign and urges prompt remedy.
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Dyrut Conpf
Dhara
Vertical Split Is Olds Motor Patent
Patent feature of Olds eight cylinder engine called vertical split enables rapid, simple assembly. Two four cylinder blocks form a V shaped motor with a simplified crankcase, reducing complexity and allowing easier manufacture and copying by others.
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Olds Motor
Waja
Herman Staacke
Stacke Brothers
Oldsmobile
Victor
Oldsmobi Engineeriig
Akvebbied Ag
Goodyear Cord Tires Save Gasoline Says Goodyear
An article extols Goodyear cord tires for reducing friction and fuel use. It argues cords resist impact, roll more freely, and coast farther than fabric tires, improving mileage and comfort while saving gasoline as motorists adopt the technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandyear Nord Ures Effect
Anys Co Dingary
Goolyear
Trubhier Gampany
Ogl- Gillon
Motavisteara
Goodyear
N A C C votes for elimination of muffler cut outs
The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce votes to ban muffler cut-outs on all member cars for 1918 and beyond. The vote cites nuisance, danger, and annoyance to highway users and residents, with a plan to discontinue outfitting cars after January 1, 1918.
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National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Cara
New York
Mombers
Board of di
Ectors
Eiver
Singh Chalmers
Chalmers Motor Company
Sratiig
N.A. C
Wilfred CL Leland
Automobile Miling
Einenin Motor, Company of Detroit
A. dL. Hice
General Motors lCompany
Prasenyet
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Glenn Breed
Astar
Hudson
Sayer
Savage
Reliable Tire CO
Main Ave
San Antonio
Texas
C.F. Dwyer
Troller Tmorena Lawn Spa
Rome Courans
Amoll
Savatvet
Nuateatad
National Motor Car & Vehicle Corp
Indianapolis
Seventersti Sumrenfiid
Muller
N. Flores St
Phune Crockett
Ucts
Ind Mian
Directora
Washington
van IL Manning
Bureau, of Mines
Charley Clifton
C. C Haneh
Hugh Chalmers
Chapin
J. Walter Drake
William B. Metzer
Els
Alvan Macauley
John F. Dodge
WH. Rice
C. W. Churedu
Alfred Reavac
Ue Hotel Biltmore
Clifton
Alten
Brupe
Bart
Anle
Tencher
Wile
Willard
S. X. Callahan
Beacon
Srertebessees
Automobile Tire Co., Inc
Griffith
Ave. O. Cor
Hrayle Street
Phons Travia
Antonio
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