Overloading Ruling Promotes Humane Truck Use
Judge Pugh bans horse overloading after Humane Society witnesses show wagons pulling over 9,000 pounds. The article argues motor trucks, if properly loaded, can run long hours and reduce animal cruelty and damage. It notes manufacturers overdesign limits yet stresses common sense in truck operation and maintenance. Local auto trade news and sales follow, with several companies announcing new agents, deliveries, and showings in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ww. Cranmer
Pugh
Humane Society
Use of Oil in Pistons and Starting Guidance
The text explains that insufficient oil leads to piston ring cutting and cylinder scoring. Scored cylinders require shop restoration or reboreing, and often new rings or pistons. It warns not to open the auxiliary air valve during starting, noting weak batteries plus open valve hinders starting.
Motor trucks cut four hours from daily laundry deliveries
A large local laundry adopted light motor wagons, replacing two horse wagons per route. The 21 mile route with 31 stops reduced eight hour day operations to eight hours, four hours saved daily, and deliveries sped far ahead of competitors even during heavy snow. Drivers trained in vehicle care, repairs minimal, business expanded with new routes and higher customer satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick
Washington Automobile Show Announces Exhibitors and Space Filling
Perfection of detail guides preparations for the Washington Automobile Show as space runs tight with many firms signed for exhibit space. Apperson Chevrolet Cale Detroit electric Fiat Henderson Locomobile Little Michigan Marmon Matheson Norwalk Oakland Pullman Premier Stevens Duryea Speedwell Stutz Woods Electric White and more listed along with truck makers Wilcox Lippard Stewart GMC Hupmobile. Accessories by Donohoe Barber Ross. Portable garages by Edwards Portable Garage Co and Metal Shelter Co. Small spaces near entrance reserved for motorcycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Apperson
Chevrolet
Cale
Detroitlectric
Fiat
Henderson
Locomobile
Little Michigan
Marmon
Matheson
Norwalk
Oakland
Pullman Premier
Stevens-Duryea
Speedwell
Stutz
Woods Electric
Wilcox
Universal
Lippard-Stewart
White
I. T Donohoe
Barber & Ross
Hdwards Portable Garage Company
Metal Shelter Company
Braden System
To Obliterate Noises in Engines
The article lists potential causes for squeaks and blowing noises from engines. Leaks in intake or exhaust, crank chamber drain plug or tap issues, broken lubricating pipes, and dislodged ball valves in certain engine types are noted as common sources of such sounds.
Stunning Auto Coat with White Cony Fur and Seal Accent
Full length coats of white coney feature seal shawl collars and deep cuffs. Lined in white and gold brocade with three large side buttons. Matching soft hat in white fur with seal brim and a large yellow velvet hawk wing bow at the left side.
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Washington Automobile
U. S. Marine Band
J. Wmh
Samtelwasn
PHS
H. B. Leary, Jr
14Th Street
N. W. Tel
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Diamond Store
Fourteenth Street NW
EB. J. Murphy
Bartram Garage Company
Rauch & Lang
Electrica
Arocom
New Hampshire Avenue
M Streets
A. Loeffler
L. P. Stewart
Charles Blondhelm A
D. Loeffler
Dayton
Ohio
E. H. Habersham
North Carolina
South Carolina
M. T Pollock
John H Earle
Mr. Earle
Pollock
Commercial Auto and Supply Company
G. Flanders
Meahum R. Blumberg
Studebaker
Patrick Grogan
A Gillis
H. A.C Fay
Motor Truck Corporation
Chicago
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company
Peerless Motor Transfer Company
I Street
Georgetown Gaplight Company
George L. Tarbell
Takoma Park
Studebaker Corporation
Q' Street
Pierce Street
North Capitol
First
W. Semmes
Congressional Garage Company
J. Reyner
Newport News, Wa
Emerson & Orme
Detroit Electrics
J. H. Harris
Jas, W. Orme
Convention Hall
Studebaker Electric Victoria
N.Y. Ave
Tel. M
Century Electric
Brougham
M.E. Pearson
Concord
New Hampshire
Oregon
Patt
Miller Bros. Automobile & Supply House
St.nw
Michigan
Washington, D.C
Michigan Motor Co., Inc
Probey Carriage Coo
Wisconsin Avenue
Tel. W
Wastineres
D.C
the Automobile Dealers of Washington
Cadillac
Ahogooky Stoddard
Conn
Ave
Foremost Electric
H Street
N. W
Park View
Met. Pleasant
Floridavenue
Newton Place
Georgia Avenue
Park Road
Imperial Garage
U Street
Sixteenth
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