Roughing It Sensibly En Tour by Ben G Shaw
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a Detroit to California motor trip planning spree. Friends discuss gear piles and dubious items like an amazon tent and pup tents, while the group jokes about preparing for rugged camping on the road. Interleaved are brief, bold clippings about military and sports news from the same issue.
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Motor Life
Detroit
California
Ohio
Sintiana
Wrec
Hayes
Tire Inflation Warnings Lead to Safer Driving and Savings
An old advertisement warns motorists about the dangers and costs of underinflated tires. It cites frequent failures and accidents caused by improper air levels, notes the Rimont Hubber company claims savings, and urges proper inflation across tire types with a table of suggested pressures for various tire sizes and loads.
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Automobile Res
Dinmont Hubber Company
Maer
WSK
Urea
Anil Han
Flo
Agiar
Dine Hiond
Weiter
Whitely
Hinaraker
Canvonit
Ratigiourn
Ned Owl Falls
Ain
Youth should learn caution first in driving
A long cautionary essay argues that juvenile drivers lack judgment in emergencies and should not steer or operate a car until they master safety, strength, and responsible behavior. It warns against racing minded youths, insists on gradual skill development, and stresses parental guidance and formal instruction before driving solo.
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Guark
Desteruns
Wien
Jude
Orension
Flo
Inore
Pasnendini
Battery care and magneto queries from a 1940s column
This column answers reader questions on starting and lighting batteries, overcharging risks, water loss and crack repairs, plus a magneto inquiry about a 1945 car ignition setup. It explains maintaining full charge, avoiding long discharge, and methods like rusted crack repair, welding, or patching, with notes on summer versus winter charging and engine-specific concerns.
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Perforts
Peraly
Plains Smith
Cary Ten
Iestin Br Starting
Ngbling
Perthia
Tire Talks By Firestone Company
A fragmented discussion of tire design and oversize tires outlines effects on rear wheel vibration and ride quality. It notes that improper sizing alters wear patterns and may mislead indicators, while proper oversize tires reduce certain vibrations but require correct settings and careful adjustment.
Seeing One's Car As Others See It See Your Wheels Run True
A 1919 car care column explains common wheel and axle issues causing wobble and misalignment. From bent axles to worn bearings, the piece details how rim seating, steering linkage wear, and front wheel play affect camber and handling, with reader questions on bushings and cooling system hints.
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Jhasa
Te International Syndicate
Alon
How to drive a car without the meter reader
A reader asks about operating a car without the ammeter and what happens if wires are misconnected. The answer explains that reconnecting the two wires from the ammeter will restore previous readings, but there will be no current indication. Connecting the wires incorrectly could damage the generator and other components.
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Amazon
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Cote
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