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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1925
Page
17
The piece critiques auto industry sales tactics and overstatements by dealers, noting shopworn stock sales and “mill end” clearances as marketing devices. It also includes the Old Mechanic’s advice on car testing, stressing that single tests mislead and multiple checks are needed for brakes and compression.
Guidance on adjusting timing to avoid knocking when climbing hills with advanced spark. It covers regime for hand controlled and semi automatic ignition, symptoms of overwork or carbon buildup, and steps to bypass a failed ammeter by wiring across its posts while avoiding short circuits and battery risks.
A period automotive column explains hill lubrication dynamics and how to start a hot or cold engine. It covers oil squeeze between bearings, the effect of lifting off the accelerator on uphill climbs, and the need for steady throttle. It includes steps for starting a warm engine and advice for cold starts, plus a quiz asking readers to ponder tappet clearance, storage batteries, and front wheel drive.
Frank J. Kroulik, in charge of the pathfinding car for the Illinois Automobile Club Florida motorcade, hails the Willys Knight six as smooth and reliable. The car will chart the Chicago to Florida route and return, then pilot the motorcade routes for the October departure.
Detroit August 15. W H Knudsen president of Chevrolet Motor Co announced improvements across the line after price reductions. New headlights on a heavy tie bar, interchangeable lamps, front license plate mount, walnut steering wheel, aluminum center spider, updated spark and throttle controls, longer rear shift lever, motor driven Klaxon horn, heavier tie rod, interior reinforcements to Harrison radiator, balloon tires, indestructible Duco finish. Roadster and touring in gunmetal gray deep with matching striping. interiors gray. Detroit census shows city population up 25 percent in four years.
Nash Motors directors declare an extra 6.50 per common share plus a regular 3.50 semi annual dividend on common stock and a 1.75 quarterly dividend on preferred stock payable August 1 1925 to holders of record July 20 1925. First quarter income for the three months ended May 31 1925 reached 4 193 850, up from 1 501 000.55 last year. President C W Nash calls prospects bright and says orders and shipping ability exceed capacity.
The Nash Motors company is expanding buildings machinery and equipment to boost capacity for Nash dealer orders. Nash says the Ajax six has proven popular and production will increase by at least 100 cars per year once facilities are ready.
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