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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1917
Page
4
A 1930s analysis argues that starters on vehicles, once luxury, are increasingly common especially on delivery trucks. It notes uncertain fuel savings from starting outfits, yet convenience drives adoption in cars and trucks. The piece predicts wider use on delivery trucks despite idle fuel costs and discusses weather and operational factors influencing idle running.
A delivery vehicle driver often enters private homes and climbs onto verandas, prompting complaints about mud and yard wear. The article notes engine idle time causes camshaft wear and fuel inefficiency, estimating 50 percent idling equates to about 150 eight-hour days per year of idle running wear.
The piece explains two methods for fitting chains on a wheel. It favors draping the chain over the wheel rather than laying it on a muddy ground and driving over it, noting the latter is harder to steer and damages the chain. The guidance targets novices and emphasizes a cleaner, safer method.
A London experimenter reports that applying high frequency, high voltage electrical currents to young chickens makes them grow faster than untreated chicks of the same age. The finding suggests a potential method to accelerate poultry development.
Frank Farrington in American Motorist laments drivers who ignore passenger comfort. He notes sit choice splits, warns rear riders endure drafts and sway on poor roads, and recalls how some owners subject relatives to rough rides, underscoring risk and discomfort for those in the back.
A Providence observer contrasts believers in a Tear seat with those who question the driver’s divine inspiration and miraculous handling of dual steering wheels and dual brakes, noting the division between confident supporters and skeptics.
The text notes that using the self-starter retards the spark, with a back kick potentially damaging the mechanism. It states this retarding is unnecessary if the car has a magneto, as the engine starts best when the magneto spark is advanced.
Henderson Motor Car Company announces it has secured the Saxon agency from Reed Auto Company. The transfer includes a few cars and about $20,000 in spare parts as a move to serve Saxon owners and future buyers with expanded service. The current service station will be enlarged, with plans for a combined salesroom and service site.
A historical note warns that tires decay when unused and urges monthly use. Spare tires should be kept in motion for a few days to preserve rubber flexibility and condition.
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