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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1936
Page
5
A Washington garage story notes winter car trouble due to neglect and improper oil use. Mechanics report most issues stem from rundown cars and advise oil changes and checks. many cars arrive after repeated warnings. An amusing scene involves a mechanic towing a customer to his own shop, revealing the neighborly mix up.
Clarence Jacobs of Jacobs Tire and Radio explains that car batteries shrink in efficiency as temperatures drop. At 30 degrees above zero efficiency falls 5 percent, and at 0 degrees it drops 60 percent, leaving drivers with far less power in freezing conditions.
The piece opens a three part series urging greater highway safety in Washington County. It argues highway transport, cars, and roads are central to American life and that individual responsibility is key to solving safety issues on streets and highways.
Only one week remains to license cars for 1936 in Washington County. After February 1 owners face a delinquent penalty of one dollar per month and must display current year plates. 1935 plates may lead to arrest though enforcement may be gradual. At week’s end 2,611 cars were licensed, 67 behind last year, with 276 trucks licensed and seven new cars plus two new trucks added in the last week. Names of new owners include E. L. Rouse, Richard McCleery, Sidney Moore, Riley & Son, Charles O. George, Ira Mikseh, FP R Schafer, R L Quinn, Walter Beachey, and more transfers totaling 28.
A scanned public safety test from New Jersey asks 22 true false style prompts on driving. It covers fog use, brakes, pedestrian crossing, speed and stopping distances, night accidents, tire blowouts, calling police after injuries, approach to intersections, and insurance.
Hudson unveils a six model Terraplane commercial line including Custom panel delivery three quarter ton cab pickup express utility coach custom station wagon and chassis with cab. 115 inch wheelbase 88 and 100 hp engines emphasize economy while features like removable rear seats expand cargo space. Production and shipments start at once per W R Tracy.
The article lists correct answers to a motor safety test with statements on braking distances, neutral gears, pedestrian rules, turning, rural accident hotspots, driver age safety, parking on highways, tire performance, skid techniques, and streetcar speed. It notes thousands of NJ tests showing adults make no more than two errors and cites junior/senior high data.
Wanted cash for wrecked Fords or Chevrolets at Washington Auto Salvage. 1929 Chevrolet coach bargain at 125 dollars. Also 19234 V-8 coach and Ford A coach body. Sinclair Station Washington fast wash. Sorrell auto parts. Phone 381 red.
The new acetylene generator now being used by Stewart's Auto Shop is a big help in handling difficult auto body jobs. The shop is also equipped with a Blackhawk Por to Power Hydraulic Body Jack, a multi use tool aiding dent removal and frame straightening during car rebuilding.
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