Good Roads Boosters Gather at Big Yakima Convention
Seattle motorist advocates and Washington road enthusiasts prepare for the annual Washington State Good Roads convention to convene in Yakima on September 1 and 2. President Dyer urges wide local representation to support the state highway program, with a packed official agenda including sessions on European highways, market roads, and interstate routes along with tours and a barbecue at Lookout Point.
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Good Roads Boosters
Big Yakima
Seattle
Yakima
R. M. Dyer
Auto Fe Club of
Western
Washington
Dyer
Con
Ropean
Samuel Hill
BE A. Stuart
Hervey Lindley
Lookout Point
Motor car changes vacation travel habits across America
The article notes a shift from Pullman travel to motor cars as the primary vacation method. It cites observers from Summit Motor Co and Davis Sixes, arguing that rail travel is declining for August trips. The Davis five passenger open car is praised for comfort, space, and sturdiness to meet long-distance touring needs.
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D. Wrt
Summit Motor Com
Davis
Rifle
Red
Mr. Hotchkin
America
Happy Davis
Car fuel system traps advised to prevent dirt entry
A historical brief suggests fitting a trap in the fuel line to prevent dirt entering the carburetor and causing trouble. Many cars lack a dirt-preventing filter beyond a metal strainer tank. Larger carburetors already include this protection. Do not follow too closely to avoid sudden stalls.
Watch Distributor Warns of Tension Wire Leap Sparks
A watch distributor cautions about leaks in tension wires where a spark could occur. The danger may be hidden inside and unnoticed, so regular covering and dust removal are advised to prevent incidents before they happen.
Goodrich Maps Help Two Wilmington Men On Westward Trip
Wilford C. Wood and Marion W. McKay of Wilmington Ohio traveled west by car visiting Seattle and other points from Chicago to Spokane praising Goodrich Road Maps and Touring Information as the most efficient road data. They used Goodrich maps exclusively and plan to return to Ohio to resume studies at Ohio State University in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greeley
Wilford C. Wood
Marion W. McKay
Wilmington
Ohio
Pacific
America
Paradise
Chicago
Davenport
Des Moines
Council Biaffa
Omaha
North Platte
Basin
Yellowstone Park
Butte
Spokane
Yakima
Seattle
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Goodrich
Wood
McKay
Pasttorneo
Lincoln Highway
Ohio State University
Valve stem guide wear prevention by reaming and bronze bushing
The text advises reaming valve guides and fitting bronze bushings to prevent side play and oil leaks in engines lacking special guide bushings. It notes bushings can be shop-made or bought ready machined and stresses centering the valve on the tappet to avoid eccentric wear.
Float Bowl Spring Tension Affects Carburetor Float
In carburetors the float bowl is held by a small leaf spring notched into a depress ion in the cover. If the cover loosens or warps, the float action fails. Proper tension of the spring is the cure, preventing the float from sticking.
Big Paper Company Proves Worth of GMC Truck
The BG Ewing Paper Co of Spokane bought a GMC Model 16 truck after seeing a similar truck in Seattle. The Seattle Paper Co, already using GMC, influenced the Spokane branch to acquire the same vehicle to improve their operations.
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GMC
BG. Ewing Paper Co
Spokane
Seattle Paper Company
Seattle
B. G. Ewing Paper Co
Road bulletin details King County and Seattle area roads
The bulletin lists road conditions across King County and Seattle including paved and gravel sections from Seattle to Kent Auburn Maple Valley and Redmond to Kirkland. It notes closures for paving on Kent to Thomas and Rainier Valley stretches with detours via west side routes and mentions new concrete pavements opening near Auburn and Kirkland. For further info call Main 6900 local 34.
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Seattle-Tacoma
Auburn
Koumelaw Baumelaw
Green River
Koumetaw
Kanaskat
Deep Lake
Paumelaw
Franklin
Mack Aubare
Mark Diamond
Seow Creek
Kenton
Maple Valley
Harrow
Newton
Fall Ciy
Fair
Fall City
Summit
Buenebure Pase
Green Water
King County
Pierce County
Green Hollywood
Redmond
Deval Geet Fair
Kirkland
Bellevue
Palle City
Yellowstone Trail
Lenaquah
Vie Lake Sammamish
Newport-Renton
Newport
Melleree
Wilburton
Seattle Renton
Rainier Valley City
Rainier Beach
County Line
Hryn Mawr
Renton
Mercer Island
Mowlerard
Teland
New Heads of Seattle Ford Plant Lead Demand Surge
W. & McNamara arrives from Detroit to oversee Seattle operations and steel production. W. H. Goodwin moves from Portland as assistant manager to manage the Seattle Ford distribution and local orders amid strong demand for cars and trucks.
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NEW
Seattle
Ford Plant
Ford
Ford Motor Company
W. & McNamara
Detroit
W. 5S. McNamara and
W. H. Goodwin
Ford Motor Plant
Auto Trade Needs Men
Acute shortage of skilled labor in the motor trade across the United States and especially Chicago is cited by Colonel Arthur Woods. The motor industry has absorbed discharged soldiers who trained in motors, with many reemployed or finding work during and after service.
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United States
Chicago
Arthur Woods
Anilora
Bolting Up A Fine Point For Proper Fastening
The article explains careful technique in tightening bolts and nuts. It warns against rough wrenching and describes the need to align nut slots with bolt holes for cotterpin placement and to keep bolt heads true to avoid uneven elongation. It emphasizes practiced handling to prevent damage.
Don’t dodge around street car blockade test
A directive warns against attempting to bypass a streetcar blockade. It emphasizes orderly conduct, safety, and compliance with police instructions to prevent harm or escalation.
Fifth Tire Fiasco Traps Driver on Rim to Town
A man spends hours fitting a fifth tire and hoists the worn one to the back of his vehicle. Just three quarters of a mile later the tire bursts, shredding itself around the rim. He finishes on the rim and vows to carry a spare fifth wheel in top condition, but tradition wins out.
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Civilization
Proper Idling Troubles in Small Six Cylinder Cars
Owners report idling trouble in six cylinder cars often blamed on carburetors. The real cause is spark plug gaps set too close causing the engine to load at idle. Widen gaps and clean plugs to cure. If starting motor stalls or battery tests low or contacts in the ling switch misfire, inspect those components.
Brake technique to reduce shock and skidding
A driving tip explains applying brakes gently and intermittently rather than jamming them to avoid rear wheel lock and skidding. Release pressure gradually to stop smoothly, and keep the clutch engaged briefly to prevent stalling the engine.
Carburator Fire Suppression by Engine Action
A reported method describes extinguishing a carburetor fire by turning off the caseline and racing the engine. The engine then draws the flaming liquid from the carburetor, starving the flame and ending the fire.
Suclid auto wash promises theatergoer car cleansing in 24 minutes
Cleveland news describes the Euclid auto wash system with four inclined concrete tracks. Each six minute stage assigns workers to top, wheels, body, and interior cleaning using air, water, soapsuds, and kerosene spray. Capacity of 600 to 800 cars daily. Patrons pay no parking when checked for a wash during theater visits.
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Euclid
W. H. Norris
East 97Th Euclid Company
Danger Point in Storage Batteries
Battery experts warn that old or abused cells can fail suddenly as active material breaks apart. Managers advise owners to replace batteries approaching the dead line rather than risk roadside failure.
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R. F. Meggee
Charles S. Harper, Inc
Willard
Pneumatics Prove Promising for Large Buses and Mail Coaches
A service class favors pneumatic cord tires on big buses and mail coaches. After success in the United States, foreign lines adopt 37x front and 40x8 rear Goodyear cords on two ton White trucks. In New Zealand Mount Messenger routes, clay roads hinder winter travel, but pneumatics allow continuous operation. Reliability in mail delivery and passenger transport hinges on weather resilience and safety at corners.
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United States
Zealand
Mount Messenger
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Coffman, Chehaliaeports
Seaaion
James Allen
P. H. Carlyon
Northwest Tourist Association
Herbert Cuthbert
Northwest
Goodrich Maps
Magneto Service
Sunset Electric Co
Pike and Pine
Portland
Bucletin
BeuzzSaunr
Briscoe Automobile
Mitchell Motor and Service Co., Inc
J. M. Osmond, Pres. and
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Cleveland
Cleveland, CO
Lake Washington
Tam
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