Untitled note on wheel repair and upholstery care
A fragment explains that cracks between spokes suggest a loose hub and should be tightened. It mentions wood alcohol applied with a cloth as a method and notes cloth or leather upholstery care.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1921
Page
13
New Parking Regulations Enforced by City Ordinance
Beginning Monday the city will enforce a one hour parking limit on select streets from 8 p m to 6 p m. Signs will be posted in affected districts. motorists must follow side-specific hours and restrictions as listed for Jefferson South, Cherry South, Columbia South, Marion South, Spring South, Beneca South, University East, Union South, Pines South, Olive East, Stewart South with precise block spans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Searing
Jefferson Et
Yealer Way
Third Ave
Cherry St
First Ave
Fourth Ave
Columbia
Marion
Spring St
Western Ave
Beneca
Weatern
University Ast
Post St
Second Ave
Union Et
Pines#t
Pike Place
Olive St
Stewart St
Fifth Ave
Winter Car Care Tips From The Central Agency
Harry Leath of the Central agency offers winter car care advice focusing on engine protection. He recommends keeping the hood and radiator clean, using anti freez e solutions in the cooling system, priming and careful starting methods, and light lubricants for cold oil. For stored cars he advises draining water and fuel, Vaseline on metal, keeping wheels free, draining and inverting the battery, venting tires, and covering the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Leath
The
Central Agency
Muller Auto Mud Shoe Aids Vehicles In Sand Pullout
The Muller auto mud shoe, invented by Seattle’s W H Muller, helps vehicles escape sand or mud. Several local firms have equipped trucks and cars with this ground gripper. Manufactured and sold by Muller Auto Mud Shoe Co. at 302814 Western Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muller Auto
W. H. Muller
Seattle
Mud Shoe Co
Western Ave
79 Million Aid for Good Roads
Federal aid totaling 75 million dollars is extended to states for road building. The plan aims to create a nationwide highway system with ongoing maintenance funded by both state and federal authorities. Walter C. Davis of the Davis Motor Car Co.. calls the act a major step toward an American road network ranked among the world’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Davis
The
Davis Motor Car Company
Trans
Communitien
Valve tool from hinge repurposed as spring compressor
An old hinge is described as a valve spring compressing tool and holder. A square hole is cut in one leaf for a carriage bolt head and a round hole in the other. Extra cuts in each point allow the hinge to slip over the valve stem, and turning down the nut compresses the spring and holds it in place.
Gardner four owner and roadside musings in 1920s era notes
A fragment booklet notes James Creswell of the YMCA as a rosy auto owner with a Gardner four. It includes punchy lines about testing brakes, lack of care causing garage bills, bumper attachment research, and school color wheel painting by Tarrytown students. It ends with a Road program claim on unemployment and road building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Creswell
The
Tarrytown
Hip van Winkle
Sign Permits Car Parking in Alley Sparks Question
A sign promising permission to park a car in an alley on Pike was found suspended from the Noenee plate. Sergeant Wrank Fuqua denies authorizing any parking permit and the owner is not located. The sign sits on Lieutenant Carr’s desk at the traffic department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrank Fuqua
Police Department
Sergi
Fuqua
Lieut. Carr
Automobile references and odds of mobility in the early 1920s
The item notes 85 percent of Australia’s 13 000 passenger autos are American made and cites Germany with one car per 800 inhabitants. It hints at postwar car doubts, Mexico trade reports rising 237 percent in eight months of 1921, and mentions England’s compact car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Danny
Mexico
Great Britain Collects 40.6 Million in Motor Taxes
Britain reports 40 600 000 dollars in motor taxes gathered in the first four months of 1921. The total reflects income from road users and vehicle ownership amid rising automotive activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Private Coachmen’s Benevolent Association Disbands
The Private Coachmen's Benevolent Association of Hartford Connecticut has disbanded, ending its organized charitable efforts. Members and local supporters reflect on legacy and next steps for remaining funds and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Private Coachmen’s Benevolent Association of Hartford
Conn
New York truck owner fined in Connecticut for overload
A New York motor truck owner was fined 200 for overloading the vehicle by five tons in Connecticut. The ruling cites exceedance of weight limits and ties to the owner’s trucking operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Connecticut
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