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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1922
Page
10
The article notes a peak in camping season with many motorists heading to mountains and beaches. It highlights increasing female participation, aided by Western Auto Supply, and describes simplified setups with tents attached to cars, gas stove meals, and quick camp pitching, stressing affordability and ease.
J T Kette of Seattle converts a Ford one ton truck into a complete mobile home. The ark-like bungalow includes kitchen dining room living room and bedroom spaces with a folding bed, ice box, water tanks, and electric light. The couple plans a three year cross country voyage through the U S to Mexico and Florida before returning to Seattle.
The article describes the whistling marmot's alarm call and camouflaged appearance on rocky slopes in high western regions. It notes their timid nature, winter burrows, and long hibernation. It also mentions alpine marmots across Europe Asia and North America and ends with news that comedian De Wolf Hopper will contest divorce proceedings begun by his fifth wife.
An early guide explains signs of sunstroke and heat prostration and outlines immediate first aid. Explain hot, dry skin, rapid weak pulse, and dilated pupils for sunstroke. cooling the victim quickly, shady spot, remove clothing, pour cold water from height, ice bag on head, and call a physician for heat exhaustion with pale skin and cool perspiration.
A journa l in the Went reports a question about tire air pressure when moving from plains to mountains. United States Tire Co technical service notes altitude raises absolute pressure. at sea level a gauge 67.6 psi equates to 82.5 psi absolute, while at 7 200 feet a gauge 70.6 psi is needed for 82.5 psi.
Bill Warner manager of Warner Auto Co reports July 1922 volume tripled from July 1921. The Pine Street firm sold 65 used cars and plans to expand facilities for rapid handling of stock. Warner credits cash purchases and quick turnover on slim margins for the rise in business.
A passage notes gauge tire pressures vary with altitude. It states 75 pounds at 20,000 feet would read 70 pounds at 7,200 feet and 67 pounds at sea level, calculating required 76 pounds to reach 62.5 pounds absolute pressure.
The Durant four cylinder touring car won a 100 mile road test from Mexico City to Cuernavaca and back against 15 cars from the US and Europe. Speed endurance and hill climbing were the key factors with five cars finishing without water or tire trouble. Durant also captured a one mile speed test and a prize.
The text notes that changing tire inflation pressure is not advisable and cautions against recommending alterations from a lower to a higher level or vice versa. It emphasizes maintaining proper pressure rather than adjusting based on unspecified factors.
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