Poor Car Seasoning and Care Spark Discussion
A oil company representative explains that a car’s quality depends on proper seasoning in the first 1000 miles, stressing careful lubrication and correct oil intervals. He warns rough handling can ruin a new engine, urging slow driving and timely oil changes during initial wear. The piece shifts to a Iowa farming conference in Ames where hundreds of county agents and extension staff register for a four day meeting with Gov. Hammill speaking.
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Waterloo
Conifer
Ames
Farm Bureau
Iowa State College Extension Department
Hammill
State College Station
Road worker in Auburn severes leg on relocated road
A. A. Williams of Auburn suffered a leg fracture when a chain slipped from a stump being pulled by a tractor during road relocation work between Auburn and West Union in Ja. on October 20.
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West Union
A. A. Williams
Auburn
Punctures Gone? Tire Dealer Says Puncture Extinction Near
Dewey Strang of Standard Tire in Waterloo argues punctures and blowouts are nearly extinct due to better tires and regular care. He explains most leaks stem from mis sized flaps and inner tubes, urging correct sizing, proper seating, and careful repairs to protect casings and save motorists money. He notes modern rubber flaps and properly matched tubes reduce failures, contrasting with older hard materials.
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Dewey Strang
Standard Tire Company
General Tires
Waterloo
Historic roads honed by tires and nails endure
The passage reflects on early American roads strewn with nails and the motorists who endured punctures and flats. It credits drivers for years of perseverance and valiant effort to keep highways safer for current travelers.
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Ist
Amercan
Chrysler Price Cuts on 60 Series Closed Cars
Chrysler announces price reductions on all closed 60 series cars effective Oct 9. Club coupe drops 40, coach 50, four door 50, with fob Detroit prices of 1125, 1145, and 1245 respectively. Roadster 1145 and towing model 1075. J E Fields cites record production and high demand driving the cuts amid strong sales since the 10 model’s debut.
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Chrysler
Chrysler Sales Corporation
F., O. B. Detroit
J. E. Fields
Lincoln Cars Win Medals at Milan Beauty Contest
Lincoln cabriolet won a gold medal and a Lincoln sport car earned a silver at the First International Salon of Beauty in Automophiles held in Allan Ttely. The event showcased leading auto builders from two continents with thirteen cars in competition for the silver medal.
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Lincoln
Milan
Allan
America
Road markers placed in record time in Fayette County
West Union Ohio October 20 County Engineer A D Finch completed placing more than 600 signs along 196.6 miles of primary road in Fayette county in three days Fayette is fourth in state for primary road mileage J I Goodrich assistant district engineer and Finch inspected the sign placement in Fayette county Friday
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West Union
A. D. Finch
Zie Union
Fayette County
J. I. Goodrich
Philadelphia safety advocate calls for all steel car construction
Fred W. Johnson of Philadelphia, director of the Citizens' Safety Council, urged the national conference on street and highway safety to push a board of safety control and demand safer cars. He argued manufacturers must make automobiles fool-proof, championing all steel bodies modeled after railroad practice to resist impact.
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S “Board of Safety Control
Fred W. Johnson
Citizens’ Safety Council
Philadelphia
Washington
Johnson
Dodge Brothers Steel Body Cars Lead Auto Safety Claim
Dodge Brothers, Inc has long produced cars with all steel bodies, first to do so twelve years ago. The firm emphasizes a steel shell as best protection, noting welded frame and outer parts form a single unit with no wood to splinter, warp, or squeak, improving safety in accidents.
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Dodge Brothers, Inc
Johnson
Dodge Brothers
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Ford
Repass Auto CO
Park Ave
Cedar St
Senen
Fords
Ampion
Detroit
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Hupmobile
Conry Motor Car CO
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