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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1919
Page
3
A. P. Hawkinson of United Motors argues the boost in motor car sales stems from the strong economy and mild weather rather than show dates. He prefers moving shows earlier after January to capitalize on spring buying, noting buyers have funds and eagerness with good weather.
A column urges consistent care from truck drivers, comparing horse and wagon habits to modern trucking. It notes a driver who stopped to remove a four-stone stone from a horse’s hoof, warning neglect leads to injury and costs. It argues solid tires on trucks risk stone embedment, harming tires over time.
Eddie Shenberg of Mitchell Motor & Service Co. runs about one used car a day, excluding Sundays and holidays, and credits steady promises and honest work for his success. He urges buyers to visit Pine Street and understands the value of a true sale with significant savings.
Guidance warns that looseness causes vibration and a broken flange. If vibration exists, fit a small iron bracket from engine frame nut to the instrument to steady it and relieve strain on intake pipes.
Broken flywheel teeth can be replaced by drilling and tapping a hole at the missing tooth. A short steel peg, as hard as possible, is screwed into the opening and anchored deeply for firm hold, then filed to match the tooth contour.
An inventor recounts creating a high value car built around a half million dollar motor. The Paris project fused French economy with American power, using engineers Lizaire and Gerster to design the Briscoe engine and forming a cross Atlantic production plan with France and the United States.
Industry leaders forecast rapid expansion as car demand remains strong and production lags only to meet orders. With nearly 6,000,000 vehicles in use and wartime losses, replacements and used-car premiums signal sustained prosperity. Expansion plans target nationwide growth.
Carl Lipsky of Mitchell Motor and Service company argues motor trucks outperform horses for delivery. He notes higher speed and capacity, smaller garage space, and greater efficiency, urging merchants with over two horses to consider motorizing.
Nine out of ten truck problems blamed on the driver stem from wrong tire setup. Common fixes boost mileage and cut operating costs through proper tire equipment choices and adjustments.
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