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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1919
Page
10
The piece advises patience when tuning engines as effects of adjustments may not be immediate. It cites carburetor changes such as valve adjustments and timing, noting initial attempts to start can mislead if spark timing is retarded or switches altered.
A Halifax Automobile Association bulletin offers safety cautions under Safety First and Always. It urges drivers to treat others as idiots, children as endangered, hills as deadly drops, curves as threats, and to inspect cars before starting to prevent accidents.
Maxwell introduces a refined model with a larger rear, stronger frame, heavier top, and improved appearance. The motor gains power through a ram's horn manifold and hot spot, while a stationary fan belt and enhanced brakes boost performance. Interior controls are centralized and roomier leather cushions improve comfort. Demand is high and deliveries will begin as factory shipments rise.
A. F. Hawkinson of United Motors notes Dort cars like Roamer, Cole, Reo and Dort are increasingly used for daily suburban commuting. He cites limited train and electric railway service and car convenience as factors driving substitution for short urban trips. Many owners now use cars every day to reach downtown.
Navy tests at Great Lakes with 100 trucks compare pneumatic and solid tires across weather and terrain. Pneumatic tires reduce maintenance costs and fuel use, and extend operating radius, though initial tire cost is not included. Results note smoother travel lowers engine wear and that some gains vary by duty and road quality.
A guide on correct rim fitting and wedge tightening to prevent squeaks and wobble. Emphasizes even bolt tightening, proper wedges, and choosing rims matched to wheel equipment to improve mileage and safety.
Charlie King of Victory Motor Car Co. extols the automobile as a vital vacation aid. He says cars boost health, efficiency, and employer morale, with tourists seeking maps and routes to national parks, mountains, and fishing havens. Haynes car owners report satisfaction touring the country.
A simple technique uses two four by four joists placed from above the axle near each spring plate to a ceiling cross timber. A jack under the bend applies pressure to bend the axle back toward its original shape.
Ernst Hardware Company began selling the Maxotire in Washington and Oregon and reports 3600 to 6000 extra miles per tire. A carload shipment arrived in Seattle to meet growing demand, with demonstrations showing an old tire extending 6000 miles after using a Maxotire on a Cowen Park jitney run.
A short prompt highlights The Star as the choice when readers consider advertising. It emphasizes The Star as the trusted outlet for business notices and promotional messaging.
The brake mechanism rarely receives proper lubrication. Oil is needed on the pins supporting brake shoes and on bearing points of the cams or toggle mechanism. Lubrication usually comes from manual application. From the operating level, every joint in the brake rod and bearings of the compensating shaft require occasional oiling.
O L Willett distributor of Philadelphia Diamond Grid batteries introduces the new L T type with 13 plates in place of 11, and 15 plates in place of 13, boosting capacity by 25 percent. Lab tests and wartime use support longer life and stronger performance in stopping and starting. Restaurants ad fragment appears at end.
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