Demand Grows for Closed Cars in Auto Market
A National Automobile Chamber of Commerce bulletin notes 60 percent of buyers favor enclosed models and expect volume production. Massachusetts to Pennsylvania show strong demand, south states growing. Hudson and Essex push 75 percent of 1923 output in enclosed cars with all season utility and moderate price.
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B. Mart
Hart
Tyre and Mart
Hudson- Bases
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
California
Pennsylvania
Valve Core Keeps Tires Sealing Up To Air Pressure
Vasey explains the valve core a one inch metal piece with rubber tip and spring controls tire air. It holds back pressure in large casings and may last as long as the tire but should be kept moist and replaced if the spring weakens or rubber wears to prevent air loss.
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Vasey
Vasey Rubber Company
New Dodge Brothers Auto Rides Easily
Local Dodge Brothers dealer Mr James reports the new Dodge Brothers motor cars offer remarkable riding quality. Owners testing the cars note comfort in front and rear seats on various road conditions, with stability and drive satisfaction aided by the long underslung rear springs and lengthened body.
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Dodge Brothers
James
Automobile Do It Yourself Guide for Squeaks and Repairs
Practical tips for motorists on maintenance and emergency fixes. Topics include lubricating valve stems to stop squeaks, testing gasoline mixtures by flame color, marking engine parts for reassembly, proper cylinder boring, and using a two-bolt clip to stabilize a broken leaf spring. Also covers tire tubes, water, spare tubes placement, and avoiding high gear lugging.
Jewett Factory Unveils Improvements In New Model
The Jewett factory announces a new model with broader brake drums and higher pressure brakes, heavier wheels, improved chassis lubrication, noiseless take mechanism, Fayfield carburetor boosting mileage, reengineered gear shift, new spark and throttle center, oval instrument board, non glare headlights, enhanced upholstery in open models, softer cushions, longer leg room, and velour upholstery on the standard sedan.
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Jewett
Fayfield
Auto Exhaust Warns Of Dangers In Closed Garages
Dr Colter of the American Automobile Association warns that running engines in closed garages risks carbon monoxide poisoning, citing cases from a Cincinnati parade where two young men were treated for gas exposure. He urges motorists to avoid close proximity to exhaust fumes from ahead vehicles and to keep away from confined spaces as cooler days approach.
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Ll. 8. Colter
American Automobile Association
Colter
Cincinnati Auto Club
Cincinnati
American Medical Journal
Ohio State Department of Health
A Use for Pure Graphite in the Engine
A small portion of pure graphite can be used in the engine with good results. Only the purest should be applied, obtained from a reliable manufacturer, and fed through the air inlet of the carburetor while the engine is running. One teaspoonful once a month is sufficient. Do not mix it with the cylinder off nor put it in the crankcase.
Four wheel brakes hailed by Buick dealer Yokom in Michigan interview
Flint report from mid September quotes George Yokom, Buick dealer, praising four wheel brakes as the greatest automotive safety advancement. He recalls early motor history, notes demand from small communities, and predicts frequent adjustment needs for rear brakes.
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Flint
Mid
George Kom
Yokom
Port Huron
Mich
Buick
Thumb
Michigan
Harbor Beach
Tekom
Ming
E. T Strong
Gypsy Caravan Fined for Speeding Near School
About 30 Gypsies appeared in a justice court in Albuquerque. Four of six cars in their caravan were fined for speeding past a schoolhouse. The caravan, traveling from New York to Los Angeles, was arrested on North Fourth Street in high priced cars.
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Ally Querque
N. M
General Motors Reports August Sales Rise Across Divisions
General Motors preliminary August results show combined U S and Canadian passenger and commercial vehicle sales totaling 65 999 cars and trucks. The report notes month to month and year over year comparisons with the same period last year.
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General Motors
Using the Right Spark Plugs for Vehicle Ignition
A motorist should use the spark plugs that come with the car as their position optimizes ignition. Some plugs fail to reach the fringe chamber properly, delaying ignition, while others may reach too far and contact the piston top.
Willys-Overland Plant Nears Second Million Cars
A bird’s eye view of the Willys-Overland plant in Toledo Ohio shows more than 15 000 workers building cars for the second million. The facility houses eighty six buildings with five assembly lines, capable of about 1600 cars daily, and ships over 100 000 cars in the first six months of the year. The plant consumes large energy and material amounts including 79 900 000 kilowatt hours of electricity, 15 000 tons of steel, 12 790 carloads of materials, 1 775 008 gallons of fuel oil, and 389 000 cubic feet of gas daily operations.
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Willye-Ooverland
Toledo
Ohio
Iitereby
Firec Sis
Automobilite
Willys Overiana
Willys-Overland Company
Judge Fines Self For Parking Violation
Water town judge K. W. Carroll fined himself 61 for overstaying in a restricted area. Carroll confessed to violating a city traffic ordinance and lectured himself on law obedience.
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K. WW. Carroll
Watertown
Carroll
Learn to Brake Properly for Longer Vehicle Life
An operator should rarely use the brakes. Rely on coasting to the stop when possible, using brakes only for emergencies or hills. This practice saves brake linings and joints, helping brakes last nearly indefinitely.
Headlight issues often come from loose reflectors
When headlights fail, causes aren’t always bent brackets. Loose reflectors commonly degrade beam performance and require inspection by a technician.
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