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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1921
Page
11
A Spreckels Savace Tire Co bulletin warns overloads and under inflation damage tires. Properly inflated, correctly constructed tires keep shape and distribute shocks. overload causes fabric separation and carcass breakdown, suggesting oversize tires for extra loads as a remedy.
A safety note advises reinforcing and tightening loose battery terminal contacts by wrapping a strip of tin foil around the inserted point to take up extra play and ensure good contact.
Dealers in Anderson cars praise the 1922 ultra-sport model as a top achievement with comfort and pride of ownership. Prices on all Anderson cars have dropped to $100 below pre war quotations. The model lists include California khaki top four aluminum steps deep cushions with Marshall stripes genuine narrow French pleated leather three color options detachable nickel trunk two suitcases nickel rear wheels nickel windshield barrel headlights side lamps six cord tires.
A nationwide census by the American Automobile Association shows buyers favor endurance, ease, and service over raw speed. Four cylinder models rise, most engines are from smaller bore designs, and the enclosed car boosts comfort at the expense of top speed.
One new automobile model eliminates traditional brake and control levers. Gear shifting occurs from the steering wheel with multiple speeds. An emergency brake is a pullout dash lever for quick access.
The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce launches safety first campaigns in schools nationwide. New Jersey established the first highway commission in 1892.
C W Kelsey of the Kelsey Motor Co Newark says major auto plants in Cleveland and Detroit freely shared manufacturing details with his outfit for its Belleville New Jersey plant. He praises the genuine American spirit of cooperation among competitors.
William Goss Jr of Christ Church New Zealand toured the Nash plant in Milwaukee after driving a Nash Four 7600 miles since May 4 without trouble. He and his wife traveled from San Francisco to New York by car, visiting Pacific coast and mountain routes, Yellowstone and other points before reaching Milwaukee. They noted the factory’s size machinery and accurate methods and reported averaging 22 miles per gallon on the journey.
Between 1500 and 2000 Pana Senger automobiles are now operating in Tientsin China expanding local transportation.
Strangers to London are piloted through the city by guides provided by the Automobile Association.
One third of the cars in the upcoming Grand Prix must be French or the race may be canceled. Bulletin adds a tire tip: if one side wears more, rotate the tire to even wear.
Marmon distributors showroom display features three new closed body Marmon models the sedan suburban and coupe. The sedan seats five with a T-passenger layout while the suburban offers a glass partition and flexible seating and the coupe provides a four passenger arrangement with a folding auxiliary seat.
A new rule in Belgium allows any man woman or child to operate a car. The measure shifts driving eligibility away from gender or age restrictions and opens licenses to a broad population.
Magdeburg rises as the core of Germanys car industry attracting manufacturers and suppliers. The citys growth boosts employment, investment, and regional economic influence amid national automotive expansion.
Harry Austin of the Northwest Oakland company reports strong demand for the new Oakland apart model arriving in batches. He says the public readily buys and urges merchants to offer desired commodities at fair prices to revive spending quickly.
Cadillac Motor Car Company resumes production schedule as great as last year. H. H. Rice president and general manager told 100 distributors at the factory convention that indications from all parts of the country show improving conditions for motor car purchases.
A Senate bill proposes a $5,000 fine and up to five years in jail for theft of an automobile transported from one state to another. The measure aims to curb cross state vehicle theft by tightening penalties and adding enforcement provisions.
Based on the readable segment about production, April May and June saw output at roughly 87 percent of the previous year. The note implies a temporary dip or seasonal adjustment in manufacturing activity.
Since 1899 over 12 million motor vehicles have been manufactured. The total value of passenger cars produced in 1920 reached 1 809 170 963 dollars. A leak at a petcock may be stopped by applying a paste of shel lac and graphite.
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