License plates rush to complete tags as March first nears
Utah motorists face a tight window to obtain 1929 license plates before the March 1 deadline. Officials report a rush as many delay renewals, risking fines for driving with expired tags. Bennion warns plates should be mounted in order and officers can confiscate vehicles without current plates, while crews warn that delays hinder law enforcement and cause widespread annoyance.
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Utah
Rinde'p
Roteems
Harden Nennion
Siste
Stata
Peraone
Rota
Simple repair tool with notched straight stick
A damaged description outlines a simple tool to aid repairs using a straight stick with notches. It describes holding the tool, engaging a clutch, and catching the correct height on the front edge of a driving seat after the cushion has been removed.
New York road plan seeks 109 million bond issue
The legislature will be urged to approve a final bond issue of 109,090,000 for permanent highway work. The New York State Molored eration backs the issue, noting prior highway problems and the need for a reliable, fully loaded truck system.
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New York State
New York
Shortage of Hudson and Essex Cars Sparks Early Orders
Indications point to a shortened model year for Tesex and Hudson cars as demand surges. Mr. Ross of the Quiden Motor Car Company urges buyers to place orders now, noting thousands await spring delivery but supply cannot meet rush demand. Only 20 percent of prior year inventory remains, with immediate delivery possible for some models. Prices for Hudson and Essex remain largely unchanged compared with other makes like Beant Chevrolet.
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Canon
Ross
Qgiden Motor Cars Company
Essex
Houlton
Rosa
Advertisement for Foley remedies and mail-in trial package
A fragmented ad invites readers to mail 5 cents with name and address to Foley Co for a home trial pack of Foley remedies. The package promises V Honey and War Compound for coughs and croup, Jodney Pills for pain, Theuma-Usm for backache and bladder pains, and Cathartic Tablets for cleansing and constipation, attributed to A. Advertising by McIntyre Drug Co.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
MeIntyre Drug Co
Load and speed risks in overloaded trucks
A vehicle overloaded beyond its rated capacity creates excessive stress. Driving at higher speeds compounds wear, risking rapid mechanical failure and potential catastrophic breakdowns. Operators should avoid overloads and maintain safe speeds to prevent damage and injuries.
Upholstery Cleaner Advice From Old Methods
The article promotes leather upholstery cleaning using a mix of oil and turpentine two to one, and for cloth upholstery a solution of plain cell wall water with common salt and grain or denatured alcohol. The cloth is scrubbed with a sponge dampened in the solution, noted as a preferred method for closed car stock.
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Walter Wia
Drive with the motor as brake not the pedal
A long piece urges motorists to use the engine to slow and control a car downhill or in city driving rather than overrely on brakes. It argues brakes wear quickly and safe driving relies on engine braking, smooth starts, and anticipation to reduce tire wear and accidents.
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United States
Nea Pubis
Motor Ag
Sion
Hingelf
Ofien
Cneler
Serand
Flint
Wet Tire Dangers on Wet Road Surfaces Warned
A note warns that wet rubber grips poorly and wears faster than dry rubber. It stresses that fast travel over rough or broken surfaces greatly damages tires, especially on heavy trucks when wet.
Fuel Waste Due to Truck Engines Idling at Loading Platforms
Milions of gallons of fuel are wasted each year by trucks idling their engines at loading platforms and elsewhere. Engines should be stopped when stationary to save fuel, but drivers often idle to avoid restarting. Monitoring is needed to curb idling.
Strainers and cleaning process described in early note
A fragmentary description warns of pressure on feed trainers and cleaners through which gas passes to strainers. It notes strainers may be very heavy and mentions iron filings, time, and a fifth part of aluminum salt mixed into a paste.
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Cara
Exiiuial Hasea
Treerskary
Loosening Valve Cap Technique Described
A sticking valve cap can resist ordinary effort. Run the engine briefly to heat the cap, then pour a small amount of water into the cap recess. The sudden contraction loosens the cap and it can be unscrewed.
Caution on Gasket Projections in Detachable Hood Motors
Guidance warns that packing joint gaskets that project into the combustion chamber can glow and cause preignition knocks or backfire into the carburetor, urging careful assembly to prevent engine damage.
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Ayark
Intel
China
Ani
Mito
GEO. A. Love CO
Hudson
Coos
Sylvan Lake
Ogden Motor Car CO
Frank M. Soderberg
Hudson Avenue
Central Carriage Works
Prouty
PAN Motor Car
Weber
Box Elder Counties
Hudson Ave
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