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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1915
Page
9
Goodyear official L R Gemmini reports a heat test on 33x4 tires showing a four pound rise from eighty pounds after an hour in heat. He argues that even hot weather and inflation variances pose little danger due to high tire safety margins and warns against underinflation and leakage that alters pressure.
A Department of Agriculture report finds U S farmers lose 250 million dollars annually due to bad roads limiting market access at peak times. While counties nationwide grow crops, road conditions burden commerce, though the Pacific Northwest shows the best roads thanks to state cooperation and favorable legislation and funding.
The new Dodge Brothers roadster was first modeled in clay before patterns for steel bodies were tor. Engineers used flat making and model techniques to refine the form, removing awkward details. The final design features an all steel body, light weight with high strength, plus a large rear baggage compartment for two, suitable for tours or daily sales samples.
Emerson & Orme report lower Detroit Electric prices due to production growth and new factory space. Despite price cuts from 690 to 725, officials say quality and refinements rise, with nine years of experience guiding improvements. Detroit Electric marketed as practical for city and interurban use, while Anderson Electric Car Co awaits a strong year ahead for electric cars.
Louisville investors led by George L Martin announce plans to acquire about 100 acres to construct a two mile oval speedway in Louisville Kentucky. The project, under Louisville Automobile Speedway Incorporated with a $250 000 capital, aims to stage a spring 1916 flat meet and offer purses similar to those at Chicago and Indianapolis. Partners include Carl G Fischer of Indianapolis and J F McKee of Cincinnati.
The piece notes Astor donates a cup for a major 366 mile race with $50,000 in cash prizes. It mentions Vincent Aston and Hungarian intrigue in debates around the event. Society circles show rising enthusiasm as applications flood clubs and members in fashionable New York and signal colonies seek boxes.
Willys Overland announces a new six cylinder touring car priced at 1145, joining the four cylinder and Knight models to blanket the moderate-price market. The single body design of the six allows standardization and reduced costs, with capacity to deliver comfort and quality at a lower price.
The passage stresses how inflation affects tire performance, noting that underinflation causes the fabric to bend as tread conforms to road irregularities. It warns that fabric degradation and increased susceptibility to punctures rise when tires are not properly inflated.
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