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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
6
An automotive advisory notes that spring stiffness varies and improper care worsens ride. Regular lubrication between leaves can help worn or rusted springs, with friction easing motion. overlubrication or ill advice can harm performance.
A damaged description explains how lack of oil or attention can seize a starter motor in a vehicle. It notes the starter will spin briefly when energized but bearings overheat and seize if lubrication is insufficient, requiring regular, definite lubrication to prevent failure.
Article describes a security feature in modern cars a removable instrument arm that limits theft by towing or replacement. Removing the arm involves unscrewing a distribution cover and wires. It notes a single access point often exists making replacement unlikely.
A new safety device deters gasoline theft by attaching a rock to the gasoline line to block fuel flow from the vacuum tank to the carburetor. It is installed on the instrument board or beneath the dash.
A fragment cites an automobile exhibit and notes an import duty on American cars in France. It mentions Spain requiring a good conduct certificate for drivers, various national car makes in Con atwathaple, and Michigan hosting 48 of 319 U S auto firms. It references the U S forest service cooperation in California and tire deflation by Rubber club members in La Francisco. The State Department collects license plates from states and foreign nations. a New York proposal would require walking on the left side of country roads.
Bureau of Public Roads analyzes 1 890 federal aid roads totaling 112000 miles costing 11200000 dollars. Average shares: grading 21 percent, structures 14 percent, paving 62 percent, engineering 9 percent. Regional differences noted with Middle Atlantic paving 75 percent and grading 18 percent, structures 6 percent. Mountain states show varying mixes.
A U S D census on a major New England highway shows 10 percent of trucks under 1 ton, 8 percent 1 to 2 tons, 5 percent 2 to 5 tons, and less than 2 percent over 5 tons. On level stretches most trucks travel 20 mph or faster. One truck was recorded at 45 mph.
LeRoy Cady of the University Farm St Paul urges the Minnesota forestry department to plant shade ornamental or fruit trees along highways. He says well-drained roads with trees 50 to 60 feet apart will not harm the road and will enhance future drives.
New Mexico highway commission announced a large state road building effort with six federal aid projects. Project costs include 46,0702 dollars, 58,902.87 dollars, 41,024.73 dollars, 40,944.49 dollars and 74 hat dollars, with two other entries partially shown.
States can do no better service to themselves and the country at this time than by using their road funds for actual construction.
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