Figure horsepower methods for Lorain County autos
Secretary Charles R Flower of the Lorain County Automobile Club explains two approaches to calculating horsepower for 1920 license tags. He notes owners must prepare their own applications, then outlines an official method using cylinder diameter and S A E horsepower, with example calculations for a six cylinder car. An easier method is promised thereafter.
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Charles R Flower
Lorain County Automobile Club
H. P
Habove
Secretary of the Automobile
Relub
Coal strike reshapes production and auto market outlook
The article notes a prolonged coal strike limiting heating power and electric supply, triggering factory shutdowns and reduced auto output. It contrasts 1920 expectations with a tighter market, predicting fewer new cars and improved odds for used car dealers as spring arrives and stock clears. Gas engine use rises in some shops.
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Igters
R Wome
Willard batteries pass severe electrical and mechanical tests
A report describes Willard battery jars enduring high voltage and mechanical stress. It notes jars withstand 24 000 volts during tests and are inspected for rubber strength with a 3 400 psi tension sample, ensuring reliability before integration.
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F. S. Aust
Willard Esport
Shack
Care At Crossings Aims To Cut Railroad Accidents
Every year over 1 000 people die and 4 000 are injured at U S railroad interurban crossings as accidents rise nationwide. Weekly reports in this vicinity show fatalities and injuries. Drivers can prevent most crashes by stopping looking and listening at grade crossings and choosing caution over chance.
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United States
Maxwell Truck Scores in Iowa on Des Moines Tour
The Des Moines Truck Trade tour following the National Motor Truck Development tour proved successful per reports to C O Carsten. Maxwell trucks showed well across thirty entrants in gas oil and water efficiency while Maxwell touring cars led the procession with officials aboard.
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Des Moines
Tun
C O Carsten
Maxwell and Chalmers
Maxwell
Driver returns to Detroit after tough Des Moines run
Mercy Gibba piloted the Waxwol truck from Des Moines to Detroit avoiding punctures and mud. The truck averaged over 14 miles per gallon despite poor road conditions on the return trip.
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Des Moines
Detroit
Goa
Fercy Gibba
America’s Gret angual setional mo tor truck reliability contest
The event outlines a cross state 2 600 mile route starting in Omula lasting about 24 days with rest Sundays prohibited. The route passes through portions of eight states and focuses on motor truck reliability and endurance in a late June 1920 timeframe.
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America
Sun
Omula
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