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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
6
A 1900s idea proposes a mercury filled pipe spanning a car’s rear axle to counter side sway on slippery surfaces. Inertia of the mercury supposedly resists sideways forces, reducing skidding though not eliminating it. A diagram illustrates the mechanism and expected outcome from A to B.
Winter demands keeping the battery near full charge. When lights dim, test the battery with a hydrometer at a service station. Clean the vent and top, add distilled water if low, and charge briefly. Read the hydrometer scale for the level.
The text explains battery charge levels with numbers like 137 to 1290 representing full charge and 1120 showing discharged. It warns against attempting recharge when low and suggests using a service man for overcharge. It notes running down overcharged batteries and mentions lighting practices to burn daylight as a method.
A fragmented report notes a July auto show in Czecho Slovakia amid broader European issues, includes New York's 2st annual auto show with 400 exhibitors and 7 makes, and mentions a 1900 exhibit count. Also cites Missouri court ruling on concealed weapons and a new tax driving revenue.
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