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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
16
Ford’s Detroit blast-furnace coke ovens now extract and refine benzel daily as a motor fuel. A public station at the plant sells about 25,000 gallons on hand, with 300,000 gallons sold to date. Officials say benzel offers 12 to 16 percent greater combustive power than gasoline but cannot replace it due to limited supply.
Safety First and Danger signs failed to curb accidents until the Auto Club of Southern California used a Plain facts approach. The scheme increased attention to dangerous intersections, prompting a Cleveland park director to seek similar signs within city park limits.
Road bulletin notes gravel road conditions from Reatin to Magle V Valley and Cedar River crossings near Renton. Reports on paving Sunset Highway toward Coalfield and detours via old roads east of Renton. Some routes good, several bridges under construction with detours and careful driving advised. Municipal contact for King County roads provided.
C M Jenkins of Eldridge Buick argues for a National Standard Truck Cost System to compare costs across transport modes and ensure minimum per mile expense. He emphasizes accurate records, driver pay tied to service, and keeping costs visible to owners.
The Johnson Auto Signal a positive illuminated device operated from the battery generator or magneto uses side semaphore arrows behind the windshield to convey driver intent. It reduces property loss and life risk and is sold by Grand Central Garage offices as a Washington product amid 1919 thefts totaling 5 million dollars in insured value.
Northwestern Motorlife representatives from Memphis educate motorists on saving gasoline. Mr Wilson notes lubrication lowers friction, extends machine life and reduces upkeep costs. Motoriife is a high heat resisting lubricant with carbon solvent, free of acids, residues, or gummy byproducts.
Taylar Texas faces severe parking congestion as cars crowd streets, with proposals to curb horse traffic and limit truck routes. Residents arriving late find it hard to park within five or six blocks of offices.
A simple method to dim headlight beams uses frosting the inner glass with a Boscom mix and water solution. After drying, the frosting acts as a dimmer for several months, though lubrication alone does not work.
The guide advises using a positive stroke to feel one gear into place while driving at the target gear’s speed, then snap the lever home quickly to avoid damage to the gearset.
The Pennsylvania Rubber Company's welfare department funds an annual outing and now rents a large cottage for the season at Put-in-Bay. The facility hosts 12 women at a time with a chaperon and expenses paid by the company. A vacation schedule allows workers to share time at the seaside retreat with coworkers.
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