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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1915
Page
7
The article explains battery chemistry and maintenance for lead plates in EVs, detailing normal and abnormal lead sulfate, effects of discharging, and the overcharge method every two weeks. It covers hydrometer readings, electrolyte density, and temperature considerations to convert abnormal sulfate back to active material and restore capacity.
The Edison Storage Battery is hailed as a major progress in electrical storage, likened to the incandescent lamp. Since its alkaline design appeared, many rivals failed to top its balance of strength, ease of use, and longevity. After five years of effort, the Edison battery remains the strongest, with multi fold life and guaranteed full rated capacity after four years.
Five hundred tons of crude rubber arrived in Akron Friday morning for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company marking the first Far East crude rubber reception by an American maker since England's embargo. The Lusitania also had 50 tons aboard, soon due to arrive, as a second shipment bound for America since the embargo was lifted.
The American Automobile Association will hold its annual meeting in Boston next May instead of winter. Members may tour Benton and test Massachusetts highway system during the event.
The Olds Motor Works presented the original Oldsmobile model, long the best known artifact of automotive industry, to the Smithsonian Institution and it will soon be relinquished to the National Museum.
Secretary Bryan becomes an electric motor car owner purchasing a Detroit clear vision brougham for trips to the State Department and city errands.
Emerson and Orme announce sales of model 51 Detroit electric car to Whitman Cross with blue body and crimson stripe. Rene Thomas released from French aviation service plans to race at Indy 500. Cook and Stoddard report Cadillac S touring car to Mrs Kendall and a Cadillac 8 chassis to W R Humphrey. White Company receives first 1815 models. George Cheschler returns from New York to Washington. Walter Hoover to manage new venture with Miller Brothers. Motor and Tire Sales Co becomes Washington agency for the Alien line. Semmes Kneessi reports Hudson sedan to Christian Hemmick and Hudson 6 46 to George Beutchingen. Dodge orders brisk. J P Weber secures Acme tire agency via Pollock Car Corp. Chille Burkin adds Studebaker 4 delivery. Union Building on G Street NW to become large garage. Pollock Car Corp reports Oldsmobile Night 4 touring cars to A T Cameron and Dr Alfred Glasswock. S B White buys Studebaker OE touring from Commercial Automobile.
Some 20 riders are slated to start the inaugural South endurance event staged by the Savannah Motorcycle Club in Georgia. The two day ride from Washington’s Birthday goes to Augusta and back, totaling 264 miles.
Detroit consumes about one million gallons of gasoline monthly through 36,000 pleasure cars 4,000 trucks and delivery vehicles, 5 dry cleaning plants, and 750 establishments where carpets are removed.
A reader describes a temporary method to reach home after a broken spring. Raise the frame to normal height, insert a block under the frame, tie it securely, and drive home with careful operation.
Winter months place extra demand on heating batteries in motor vehicles due to cold temperatures and owner neglect of battery maintenance. The result is increased strain on battery power and potential failures as vehicles struggle to start in freezing conditions.
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