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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
4
The Buick clutch uses exclusive patented features to minimize effort and skill in gear changes while ensuring smooth positive operation. Heavier rotating parts are on the flywheel, leaving light parts to the transmission, so gears do not spin when disengaged, preventing gear clash. The light pressure needed to disengage appeals to women drivers and those in heavy traffic.
A Washington dispatch reports prominent national figures backing a federal highway system. Gen Tennard Wood and William Jennings Bryan urge continuous maintenance and a nationwide network. Harding and Governor Sproul add support for a plan tying military usefulness to commerce and interstate travel.
A reader warning on not using chains on a single rear wheel for traction on wet roads. It explains the risk of excessive differential wear and suggests adding a second chain to avoid damage. Also mentions using linseed oil mixed with graphite as a lubricant for door hinges, noting typical car clutches and passenger clothing concerns.
A 1920 road program in the United States rises to more than three times prior funding, with estimates around 633 million dollars and potential final totals near 1 billion. The huge expenditure hinges on material supply, railroad car capacity, and labor for engineers and contractors, and officials warn shortages and capacity limits may hinder progress. The motor truck industry may benefit by hauling materials and freeing railcars, as promoters push toward a nationwide beltway system for highway transportation.
W A Toss of the Ogden Motor Company notes Chevrolet V6 trucks have entered a public competition with street cars. The one ton model, owned by Brig Hobinson and E B Butler, features a roomy body and street car like interior. The truck operates on a fast schedule and is praised for reliability and timeliness, with demand outpacing factory output.
A periodic car maintenance guide stresses the value of regular checks for lubrication, tires, belts, brakes, cooling system, and steering. It warns neglect can lead to costly failures and unsafe driving, urging owners to inspect and tighten wheels, clips, and fittings to ensure smooth, trouble free operation.
A wire service style slice of a 20th century garage column offers tips on easing engine start after gasoline exposure, lubricating cylinders with oil, and turning the crank. It covers garage organization with floor strap guides, motor bus adoption in Scranton, and general advice on exact adjustments, wheel removal, rear axle cleaning, leaky carburetors, verdigris removal, kerosene parts cleaning, and safe maintenance practices. The piece reflects period techniques and practical DIY mechanics.
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