Sumatra Rubber Plantation Led Industry Push and Profit Options
The United States Rubber company controls Sumatra the world's largest rubber plantation enabling advance into crude rubber preparation for tires and tubes. Motor Corporation board in New York approves a 1922 dividend and stock rights including seven percent debenture payments and preferred stock adjustments payable fall 1922 to holders of record. A technical note on engine squeaks describes relief by lifting weight to free the cylinder and improve ignition.
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United States Rubber Company
Sumatra
General Motore Corporation
New York
Cone
Gasoline Tax Boosts City Prices and Vehicle Tips Arise
Mex ico City imposes a one centavos tax on gasoline sales effective immediately raising retail price from 24 to 21 cents per liter? inspectors will monitor ten day sales statements. Swiss carburetor promises higher RPM and compatibility with multiple fuels without alterations. Sweden tightens licensing with sobriety and eye tests and photo IDs. Speed limits set at 172 mph city and 24 mph country. Tow rope should attach to frame. guidance on towing. Over six hundred thousand US cars reportedly driven by women part time. France has invested over 23 million francs restoring roads damaged in war. A faulty spark plug can be diagnosed by shorting with a screwdriver if engine slows.
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Mexico City
H. Bently MacKengle
Mexicos City
Expert Explains Why Your Automobile Catches Fire
An expert outlines the main causes of car fires including lean fuel mixtures causing backfires and flames from the carburetor. It warns of overheating exhaust pipes, fuel leaks, ignition short circuits, and static electricity as ignition sources. Advice includes keeping grease off the engine, preventing fuel leaks, and carrying fire extinguishers.
Connections on Dry Cell Provide Reliable Engine Start
The text notes that tight connections on dry cells are crucial to avoid starting difficulties. A single loose connection in a series can cause hard starts, with engine vibration tending to loosen them and require frequent inspections, leading to delays.
Detroit claims top traffic control system in US
Detroit Michigan touts its traffic control system as the best in the United States, asserting superiority in city management and roadway safety.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
Gasoline Static Sparks Reminder for Tank Filling
Advice warns drivers to keep the gas pump spout in contact with the metal tank opening to prevent static electricity sparks while refueling.
Car Safety Note Warns Against Kerosene Washes
Precaution prevents electrical sparks and short circuits. a common error is washing tires with kerosene and water used for car gear. Kerosene weakens rubber, accelerating wear. The first automobile trace on record was in France in 1494 from Paris to Rouen, seventy five miles, with a winner speed near fifteen mph.
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France
Paris
Rouen
Batterysafe Pouring Tip With Plastic Funnel Hint
A caution advises using a rubber or plastic funnel when adding distilled water to a battery. Metal funnels conduct electricity and may cause harm or damage the cella.
Night Highway Hazard Warns Motorists
A nocturnal driving tip warns motorists to stop only at well lit spots when struck by a tire or object on the road. It cautions of possible traps and warns that a gang could be waiting nearby to rob or ambush.
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Pacific Coast
Pennsylvania road accidents to be catalogued by highway department
To determine cause of crashes, all accidents involving automobiles in Pennsylvania will be catalogued. The highway department suspends road condition investigations at the location of each incident.
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Pennsylvania
Highway Department
Church on Wheels Serves Boston with Portable Pulpit
Religious workers in Boston use a "Little Church on Wheels" a mobile portable church with steeple and pulpit preaching gospel messages from various street corners. It includes radio receiving set and loud speaker for outreach.
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Religious Workers of
Boston
Mass
Race Chief William Schimpf Retires
Announcement of the resignation of William Schimpf, chairman of the contest Board of the American Automobile Association, the governing body of automobile racing and related contests. The note calls Schimpf the “exer” of motor racing akin to Landéic in baseball and Hays in film. Southern Arizona. Meteor Tae.
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William Schimpf
The
American Automobile Association
Schimpf
Landéic
Hays
Overland Red Bird Upholds Reputation in San Antonio Test
In San Antonio a demonstration of the Overland Red Bird tested fuel economy on the Beenie Loop route. The car averaged over 23 miles per gallon on rough grades and hills, finishing with 47 miles shown on the speedometer and a pint of gas left. Five accompanying cars verified the economical performance endorsed by local Overland distributor Mr. Tate.
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San Antonio
Tex
Overland
Sweet Charity
Ron
Ealer
Williye- Overlandaotories
Toledo
Ohio
Reg Bird
Fredricksburg
Krempkan
Tate
Overland Ditributer
Mesito
Australia
England
Canada
Steady Confidence in Present Economy Cited by Chrysler
Walter P. Chrysler shares a measured view of the postwar economy with Manwell Motors executives. He asserts strong buying power and rising living standards, notes mixed sentiment, and emphasizes credit as essential to industry, while predicting ongoing expansion in volume and savings as confidence underpins economic activity.
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Walter P. Chryster
Magswell Motor Corporation
Riri
Manwell
Chrysier
Chrysler
Grocod
Howees
Warié
Ming
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E. S. Peters
Subway
Iutricantia
Cel
Willrihe St. Gall
Department of Commerce
Sweden
America
Poward Greer
Greer College of
Pagicererina
Chicago
Arizona
Gates and Kellys
Borderland Service
Fred
Charlie
N. Sixth Ave
Tenth St
RED Bird
Standard Oil. Company
California
Zerolene
Aly
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