Famous French carburetor to be distributed locally
The Claudel carburetor, praised as a superior metering and vaporizing device, will be manufactured in America with Americanized features for quick starts. Western distribution is handled by Western Agencies in Seattle San Francisco and Los Angeles, with Master Electric Company distributing for Western Washington. First shipments are expected soon and local interest is high among automotive engineers.
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America
France
M. Clandel
Brooklands
England
Vacations Foster Summer Motor Trips to Yellowstone and Grand Canyon
The article notes a rising trend of travelers leaving winter in Southern California for cooler northern spots, especially Yellowstone Park. A detour into Arizona to view the Grand Canyon adds a memorable stop as motorists follow the National Old Trails through Barstow and Williams to the Colorado region. Road conditions are described as excellent with clear signs and frequent service stations en route.
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Los Angeles
California
Yellowstone Park
Arizona
Grand Canyon
Utah
Idaho
Cajon Pass
Mojave Desert
Narme
Barstow
Ibis
Williams
Colorado
Las Vegas
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Pocatello
Rural express lines coming to farms benefit farmers
The article discusses the rise of motor trucks in rural freight, driven by farmers to ship goods at optimal times for better prices. It notes a vast growth potential, $22,009,000 in orders for 1920, and that most farm loads are 4,000 pounds or less with standard, low-cost trucks reducing upkeep.
Frisco Gets Gas Rations
Frisco gasoline rationing begins with Standard Oil restricting pleasure car drivers to three gallons per purchase. Shortage cited for farms and essential industries. farming first policy announced. Delivery trucks to follow. Shell claims no shortage and will not restrict sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Standard Oil Company
Shell Company
Akron Tries Auto Busses
Akron Ohio launches a 10 car motor bus service by Goodyear on June 1 to offset weak streetcar service. City officials monitor the trial as a potential municipal bus system model for suburbs and trolley line reductions. Each bus seats about 24, with weather shelter and ventilation.
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Akron
United States
Goodyear Company
Traction Company
Notting Hill Nuns See Horneleas Vehicle
Nuns at Notting Hill convent near London behold a peculiar hornless vehicle awaiting them. In Tangier Island Virginia a local constable shot a lad for sitting on his porch on Sunday, amid a population of about 2000 with no motor vehicles.
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Notting Hill Convent
London
England
Tangier Island
Safety Rules Reduce Traffic Toll in St Louis Edicts
St Louis officials with the police and local automobile club issued safety rules for children pedestrians and motorists to curb accidents. Rules urge slow cautious crossing look both ways use brakes and tire chains and keep to sidewalks while stressing not to chase balls near streets and to cooperate with officers. The article also notes a Bolivian police state ride with compartments and prisoners.
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ST. Louis
Automobile Club
Little Heap Central Figure in Savage Tire Campaign
Little Heap a Savage chief becomes the mascot for Spreckels Savage Tire of San Diego. His image will appear in Western Advertising campaigns and Yosemite tour stops precede a 12 part illustrated talks on tires. W H McGrath Seattle branch supervises the Western campaign planned as the firm’s biggest in the West.
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Little Heap
Savage
Spreckels Savage Tire Company
San Diego
Pioneer Tire
West Coast
Western Advertising Company
Yosemite
W. BH. McGrath
Branch Jr
Seattle
Western Advertising
Peru
Heap
Substitutes Sought as Geno Line Shortage Grows
Prof H. Pratt of the Cleveland Auto School argues against alcohol as a fuel substitute. He notes engines using alcohol consume twice as much as gasoline and would require a different engine due to alcohol attacking carburetors and cylinders.
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Dc. H. Pratt
Cleveland Auto School
Sheridan Auto Debuts In Munice By Sheridan Motor Car Co
General Motors announces the Sheridan, a new two-size car with four and eight cylinders to be produced at the enlarged Muncie plant. Production slated to start in August with models including roadster touring coupe and sedan. The firm leverages ex Buick executive Burke and designer Marke. A Greek import, the Pic Pic, features a valveless four cylinder engine with sleeve per cylinder.
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Sheridan
Muncie
Ind
Sheridan Motor Car Co
ID. A. Hurke
General Motors Corporation
Burke
Buick Motor Co
General Motors
Marke
Interstate Automobile Company
Cleaning Celluloid Windows With Ether Treatment
A thin coat of ether on the surface and air drying cleans celluloid windows and removes fine hair scratches. Heavier scratches can be filled with white shellac or varnish for a smoother finish.
Detecting Car Noises From Loose Drips and Drums
When you hear a ratting drip pan or loose running boards identify the noise by pressing on the fender. If the sound persists, check for loose bolts securing the drip pan and related components.
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Claudel
Atlantic
Yellowstone
The
Frisco
Washington
Baltimore
Bolivia
Atate
Badger Brand
Pickard & Train
Broadway
Phone East
Red Seal
Continental Motor
Bosch
Magneto
Carter
Russell Bear
Timken
Shields-Livengood Motor Co
Yakima
Spokane
Traffic Motor Truck Corporation
St. Louis, Mo
G. M
Greece
Permalife
Master Electric
East Pike St
Seattle, Wash
Savage Tires
Spreckels
Savage” Tire Company
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