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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1919
Page
8
The guide outlines winterizing a car starting with engine draining and kerosene flushing followed by fresh oil and thorough lubrication. It covers cooling system draining, battery care, wheel and rim protection, tire maintenance, interior protection, and a final coating of lubricant with a tarp cover for winter storage.
Fragmentary account recalls early 6th century ideas of steam wagons and the shift to steel rails. A wagon built by Reed of New York and owned by R Brown of Minnesota toured Nebraska City, drawing crowds before its boiler failed and the venture collapsed seven miles out.
Mrs. William Upton, a seventy year old California traveler, drives a Ford runabout named Francisca to New York and back, logging over 22 900 miles with 164 day’s drive. She visits landmarks from the Petrified Forest to Gettysburg, plans to buy a new car after returning home, and notes Ford motor expertise and gear discussions.
An air race summary notes the winner flew 5 400 miles from New York to San Francisco in seven days three hours and twenty one minutes. Nine of sixty two starters were killed in the eight days preceding. The article compares car and air speeds and mentions the Lepper Co. supplier in Hudusa Essex district.
J. H. Brown known as The Battery Man travels to Entiat Washington and reports a successful hunting trip. He claims to have bagged eleven deer during the outing and shares details with Welch back home.
Oscar Dunn of Dunn Motor Sales Co. warns operators and owners to use anti freezing solutions with low freezing points to avoid freezing in the cooling systems. Stewart track distributor notes the importance of proper preparations for cold weather.
The article explains using an alcohol water mix to prevent radiator freezing. It cites Stewart factory data showing 10 percent of alcohol freezes at 25 F, 20 percent at 10 F, 30 percent at 5 F below, and 40 percent not until 20 F below zero. Equal parts alcohol and water recommended when refilling to keep the solution stable.
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