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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
9
An automobile expert suggests creating a home made stethoscope to hear engine sounds by coupling a steel rod with a receiver and using it against the engine. The piece warns that many Sunday drivers lack control and notes rising traffic and frequent crashes from poor car operation.
Low motion pictures illustrate tire response when a heavily loaded motor car climbs a curb drops off a ramp or crosses railroad tracks. The study aims to analyze what happens to tires under these conditions using rapid sequence photography by a tire company.
A New York inmate awaiting release asks for a blank registration form to apply for a car license at once. He plans to borrow money to register the vehicle and expects a check to arrive soon, claiming heavy debts to be settled for the 1920 plates. The request is noted as the first of its kind from Northern New York.
A steady hand lamp on the road aids motorists stranded by mechanical trouble. It improves inspection of a gasoline engine better than lighting matches. Though not frequently needed, owning a flash lamp proves worth many times its cost when away from service.
The article argues most drivers rarely need more than twenty two to twenty five miles per hour. Steady, moderate speed saves mileage and reduces tire wear. Speed is costly and often dangerous, while high speeds provide little real advantage except in emergencies.
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