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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
2
The 1918 era shows a shift from horse power to motor cars in the United States. Figures indicate horses declined as autos gained ground, with horses still rising in numbers until 1917 but the tide turning in the following year. The entry notes a historic transition in transportation dominance.
Automobiles and horses saw a notable decline in numbers and value during the war year. Equines dropped by 21,000 as horses fell below 100 dollars per head, while hogs, sheep, and cattle rose or remained strong, reflecting heavier war-related utilization of animals.
Don C. Stiles delivers a sermon at the Methodist church on Tuesday night noting that chords in the human heart respond to the slightest casual touch and remain mute until touched by true passion and earnest feeling.
An editorial urging motorists to maintain and properly use both brake sets and the engine as a brake. It warns that worn linings, oil leakage, and poor road upkeep threaten safety, and it notes how to adjust oil use, brake cooling, and gear control. It also discusses truck speed, road quality, and the economics of trucking.
A bulletin from B. F. Goodrich Rubber discusses how stone bruises cause tire blowouts at rest or on smooth pavement. It explains internal fabric fraying, progressive failure, and the need for periodic inspections and possible repair by revulcanizing.
Fragmentary note mentions culture formation and sentiment, advising protection of cattle. References Nalzo and long tests, attributed to A. E. Counsil & Son. Content appears as a dated trade or household tip with obscure phrases and incomplete phrases.
A large British engineering firm plans a 16 to 20 horsepower five passenger car priced around 1500 dollars to challenge American makers. Only one prototype exists after 30,000 testing miles. Analysts doubt market viability given higher British costs and strong American competition.
Secretary Lester Greene of the Vermont Automobile Club discussed reports with the Canadian Automobile Club secretary in Montreal that notices about bad Vermont road conditions posted in hotels were false. The Canadian secretary said hotels had no such notices and noted a surge in inquiries for Vermont road maps and literature.
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