Ten tire commandments for safe driving plus repairs
A misread list presents ten tire commandments from Wesley Sith of San Francisco Tire Co. It covers tire inflation and load limits, braking caution, promptly repairing cuts, avoiding road hazards, not driving with worn tread, consulting a repairman, wheel alignment, bearing play, avoiding grease on tires, not running on worn tires, and avoiding overloading with oversized tires when possible.
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Wesley
Sith
San Francisco Tire Company
Whal
Training of Truck Drivers Great Task in War Effort
Information released by the War Department outlines the massive job of training soldiers to operate and maintain army motor vehicles. Twenty nine books totaling over 6,000 pages detail ordnance, tanks, tractors, and other equipment. Captain Lucius French led the design and production of these instructional volumes.
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War Department
Lucius French
National Motor Car and Vehicle Corporation of Indianapolis
Atmortca
Phint Reclamation
Ogden Taylor-Droubay Motor Co Opens on Hudson Avenue
In Ogden, the Taylor-Droubay Motor Company formed to handle Chalmers cars with plans for a truck later. Leslie Taylor and Nao Droubay run the business with J. W. Silver of Ogden Iron Works and J. S. Campbell among partners. They praise Chalmers for strength, comfort, durability, and high power with efficient economy, aiming to meet intermountain motorist needs.
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Ogden
Taylor-Droubay Motor Company
Basiicas
Yriba
Hudson Avenue
Chabwers
Leslie ¢ Taylor
Nao Droubay
J. W. Silver
Ogden Iron Works Company
J. 8
Chalmers
Sie Raye
Draubay
Cadillac Praise From Browning Auto Manager Carman
Browning Auto Company manager Carman extols the Cadillac praising its performance, ease of use, and comfort while contrasting it with Overland. He notes Cadillac’s design and workmanship as key to its reliability and road handling. He also warns about valve lifter clearance and engine noise, advising precise valve adjustments per manuals.
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WH. Carman
Browning Auto Company
Cadillac
Overland
Caec
Ezayt
Sali
Hsawit
Chalmers Engine Improves Cold Day Start and Power
An early report notes a simple engine design adding groathy to lig working force. The Chalmers engine reduces running loss by directing gas into the cylinders more efficiently. It claims high power from Tow grade grease and quick cold starts, with smooth operation after proper carburetor fuel delivery. The engine’s performance has been amply proved.
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Chalmers
Race Between Auto and Airplane Promises Big Changes
A 1919 article notes autos lead in daily use and war demand spurs production while airships gain momentum as a practical transport during and after war. It predicts autos returning to home use, phased growth, and a future where both machines push forward in speed, efficiency, and market competition.
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Uberal Ald
Tie Press
Wong Thio
Oworld
Noens
United States
Trask Poss
Prinex
Cara
Opden
Browning Alito Company
Ford
A Good Way to Save With Proshre Soles
Rochester resident B P Williams extols Neslia soled shoes worn four months with soles still nearly new. He claims comfort, durability, and varied styles for all ages. Goodyear Rubber Co manufactures Neolin Soles and Wangfoot Heels promising wear with re-soles from repair shops.
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B. P Williams
Rochester
N.Y
Mr. Willams
Renair
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
New Plans To Aid Auto Industry In City
The article outlines plans by Willys Overland Inc and various auto firms to expand local car availability. It highlights centralized control to boost purchasing power, reduce overhead, and minimize waste in manufacture. It mentions reclamation programs to reuse scrap and a boiler system to convert waste into usable energy, aiming to cut costs and increase efficiency for Detroit area operations.
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Willy’s
Overtland, Inc
Juin Willys
iWe
How 10 Figure Horsepower Determination Explained
A fragmented historical guide discusses estimating horsepower for engines. It outlines multiplying air resistance and result by cylinder count then dividing by 21-2, noting benchmarks from a state-adopted file. It warns the rating may differ from true output at defined speed, giving approximate figures for a hypothetical engine.
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Opaen
Berebs
Aerokhc Aml
Urals
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Carman
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Mathas
Cole Lo Joli
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Ogden Motor Car Co
Hudson Ave
Utah
Mike Z
Browning Auto Company of
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Binford-Kimball Company
Paige
Knowlden Auto Company
Oakland
Burrows Auto Company
itissel-Kar
Hupmablir
Noblitt Company
Dodge
Teas
Buick
Cheraman Automobile Company
Slidghaker
Mack-Trobinson Auto Company
Ordon
Geden
Autoigt
Serap
Acar
Auto Supplies
Cheeseman Electric & Auto Supply Co
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