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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
7
A guidance item stressing regular inspection of cooling systems. It warns neglect causes expensive roadside repairs and outlines steps to flush the system, maintain clean cellular openings, and use clear water to prevent scale and overheating. It suggests periodic full system flushing and careful checking at gas stops.
After placing a cotter pin do not bend it over the bolt or rod. The pin will lock securely if ends are just wide enough to prevent slippage. Excessive bending makes realignment hard and may cause ends to break, risking the pin slipping out in service.
The article discusses whether smoother car operation comes from better materials and design or from scientific lubrication. It notes a dispute between auto manufacturers and lubricant makers, with critics arguing there is no single contributor to the improvement.
The article warns that wet roads increase tire danger, with sharp gravel and slick surfaces causing cuts and friction heat. Water weakens tire bases, heightening risk of premature blowouts, curb scrapes expose fabric, and worn treads allow damage from road grime.
Atmospheric changes influence carburetor performance. Moisture in air entering the carburetor and cylinders affects engine operation. Differences in altitude and day night conditions also impact how the engine runs.
An easy test to check a tire valve is to rotate the wheel so the valve stem is at its highest point. Remove the dust cap and apply water over the stem mouth. If bubbles rise, the valve is defective.
Loose text provides dated car maintenance advice. It warns to avoid street car tracks, check battery terminals for ignition risk, adjust the carburetor to save gasoline, oiling procedures for spring bushings, and using a creamy gasoline graphite mix to prevent rim rust. It also notes checking tire rims for rust, painting rims, and cautions about inflation pressure changes with temperature.
United States Department of Agriculture and the Army’s Quartermaster Corps cooperate on a highway study. Initial results show power needs vary with tire type and surface, not speed, and inform highway engineers on fuel use, engine resistance, wind resistance, and road surface effects.
Under specified conditions a further study should be built to evaluate the tenant cost for road and vehicle operation. The main port of study will become an expenditure to reduce operating costs. The truck operator will receive information on tire and spring equipment effects lubrication wear load and speed on fuel consumption to aid cheaper transportation.
A segment of the Lincoln Highway, labeled the fdept section, is being built in Lake County Indiana southeast of Chicago. The 40-foot bed ten inches thick will carry heavy traffic and include boulevard beautification and lighting. Total cost is about $100,000. The strip is a central model for future route evolution as traffic grows, with land provided by the Lincoln Highway Association.
A proposed Chicago Omaha Short Line Highway aims to run along an air mall route between Chicago and Nebraska metropolis. The highway would be a hardware faced roadway. Robert N. Carton of Iowa City Iowa has been chosen secretary and general manager.
The condition of the highway determines milk delivery regularity and affects farm values. Nebraska lists 27 municipal campgrounds along the Lincoln highway for automobile journeys, suggesting road quality raises farm values and nearby real estate potential.
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