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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
8
A practical guide discusses squeaks, door alignment, upholstery oiling, and ignition checks. It covers venting noise, lubing hinges, waxing and cleaning a car's finish, vacuuming for cleanliness, wiper maintenance, and ignition timing checks with basic do it yourself steps to preserve appearance and function.
Advice on radiator maintenance warns against choking because of coolant fouling. It recommends a soda and water solution, proper dilution, and flushing to prevent rust and overheating. Instructions cover draining, refilling, and checking for leaks to maintain cooling.
An advertisement extols the President Eight as a world class eight sedan with bold body design and strong performance. It claims effortless power rapid acceleration and excellent value, noting Studebaker sales rise to new records in world markets and inviting readers to see the car in Wellington.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a motorist pipe rack and a method to fill, tap, and secure pipes using staples or rivets. It mentions testing with a pine staple and potential use on a crowed pier and column, but the readable details are unclear and partially nonsensical.
A text describes a rough method to remove a car cover from a garage. It explains fixing a string to the corners of the cover, pulling it to mimic a lever, and using the resulting motion to free the cover. The passage then shifts to starting a vehicle by priming, noting the priming cups on the cylinder and cautions about fuel mixture if overfilled.
A prominent automotive expert predicts that future automobiles will be electric and powered by radio direct from central transmitting stations. The system would assign a specific wavelength to each car and charge would be supplied wirelessly to start and sustain operation.
A historic overview notes the conversion of coal into petrol or liquid fuels for cars and aircraft, highlighting European scientists especially in France and Germany. It cites refined motor fuel yields from coal via coke ovens, with U.S. production figures showing 12 percent of vast national output and ongoing issues meeting rising demand.
An old advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for children's hacking coughs. The card claims soothing relief and claims it is suitable for young patients, highlighting peppermint as a key ingredient.
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