Car Maintenance Q and A on Batteries and Engine Care
A reader asks how to know when a stor age battery is fully charged or discharged, and how to restore brass surfaces on brass parts with nickel coatings. The article offers guidance on gravity readings, charging frequency, ignition timing, carbon buildup causes, radiator fixes, and various ignition systems and tire constructions. It covers diagnosing spark timing, oil issues, brake leaks, and noise in the drive train, plus cautions on using storage batteries versus dry cells.
Cuban Runner Turns Hotel Guide in Havana Scene
In Havana, Sept Willard Johnson, a heavyweight buyer, watched Felix Carvajol, the Cuban long distance runner, ringside. Carvajol’s US reputation drew attention as he completed his feat amid a lively crowd, reflecting a blend of sport and social scene at the venue.
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Willard Johnson
Havana
Cuba
Felix Carvajol
Carvajol
United States
Eldelight
Maxwell Wonder Car Gains Loyal Buyers Nationwide
Across towns and the nation drivers swear by the 1915 Maxwell Wonder Car with 17 new features and a $695 price. Buyers compared it to high priced models, tested it on hills and rough roads, and found it cheaper to run, yet equally capable. Today 38,000 enthusiasts drive Maxwells, many having switched from other makes.
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Maxwell Company
Maxwell
Maxwell Iz
Rans One Motor Car CO
Cubs dog scavenges along marathon route in 1904
The fragment describes an aspiring runner from 1904 who traveled from New York to St Louis for the Olympic marathon with almost no money. He lacked food for two days, wore tattered clothes, and was aided only by a small Cuben dog that trotted beside him, stopping for food and water as spectators watched.
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Streb. Louis
Thomas Hicks
Alfred Corey
Cuba
A. L. Newton
Stenson
United States
Carvarel
New York
Pete
St. Lows
New
York City
St. Louis
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