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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1926
Page
17
In a period piece commentary, drivers are categorized from courteous to reckless. The piece notes six months to a year behind the wheel marks the dangerous driver, with emphasis on headstrong road behavior and the need for patient practice to master the car. It promotes cautious driving and gradual clutch control as key to safety.
Practical driving guidance emphasizes engine control and clutch use for starting on hills and shifting through gears with a sharp, decisive motion to reduce noise and wear. It covers skidding response, braking with engine compression, and courteous driving, including handling right of way and avoiding road-rage.
Electric truck manufacturers from the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce prepare a joint exhibit for the National Electric Light association convention in Atlantica City from May 11 to 12. The display will be prominent and cover all phases of the electrical industry. The campaign aims to educate users on electric truck economies and gain support from central power stations. Tests show electric trucks have three to four times the speed of a horse and more than twice the operating radius in all weather.
Detroit based Cadillac officials mail detailed carburetor adjustment instructions to all owners of V-04 and Sixty-One models. Morris Motor Company’s Cla More rls criticized the mailings as overreaching and cautioned motorists to follow the proper steps to avoid damaging components, noting most work belongs in service shops but skilled amateurs can learn with care.
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