Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1756-1963 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities external link and the Library of Congress. Learn more
Image provided by: Library of Congress, Washington, DC
Newspaper Page Text
I SIMM IS GREAT Quality of Fabric a Vital Ques? tion to Motorists. MANY GRADES OF COTTON Inside Facts About Casings Dis? closed by President of Firestone Company. iicle-s ejii tires and the service ?i -*|*/*j we-!.- brought out by h ?Flreatsoe, presldenl of the Hre COmpany. ot Akron. Ohio, in a ? i f ? The Tribune last ??? people consider, Mr. Irire* ? I, tlv vitally important tys in tire worth. Talking ,,? thi- poll >. he said: inore than the foundation of tba keyston? and the tack ? ?I'ilitig and the automobile B what a tire must stand de ihepe is the weight of lo?'l. Then there is the >'ram when a stone, truck. If the car is going ? ?,.. il-.- g?ts a pile-di iver blow. ? From wlthi" the strain is as great and constant. Tl ?"sands of pounds pressure battle agairiM the fabric, searching for a vkeaknes.? U only a poor thread, a tiny pinch or i bubble Looked at in this light, it s. ins that there should be hut BOB - ' fabric for tires?the strotig Nl that can be produced Yet M ?>' arc mor.- than fiftj grades? I mbed, In dig?rent qualities, ptlan combed In many more aredesi Egyptian carded in many still cheaper ?jiadee. This account.? in part for the many sendee of tires?the dlfteient de if quality. ? AH that car owners have beard about far is that fea Island cotton Is used. t liabas a good talking point. The best fabric possible to buy is made from ? and cotton. This cotton, grown on the islands off the coast of the Carolinas or from seed produced there, has a long, jstrone fibre. Just suited for making a . , ?Train resisting tire body. But toil Ifl BOM in many grades. , The highest grade and most expensive Combed fabric ?such .?s is used , in Fl stone tires-is mad? of that same tough material which is used foi making first quality sewing threa?! ?Twist eleven pie?.-- i i ti.'.s thread Into one, and you have an idea of gireatona wrap WoaV( ? ?tOSBty "f tbeaa wraps into each square ' inch with the cross threads In such a j any ? I to S thstend a test several times j -gore -...re than any possible- BC1 1 ?trail, and vo-i have an idea of the I strength of our fabric. "All tires should be made of thi> qual Bf fabric, partteularly the lar-'?-' s-z. ?. but they are not Furthermore. tha best fabric should be tested at l*ast twice to every roll and inspected lncn by bach for uniformity. As proof of Bt this inspection, carload aftST id e f the- highest priced fabric made ! by our factory because it is ip to the standard. Wi'b the right kind of fabric, quality entity c.f rubber, care in workman la application and inspection tithe ? :.k?- or ruin the product. Com ? son la accomplished, as in the of Firestone building, by the use ot ip-rrvm ana l'ara rubbei Bvery -?i fabric must be completely an?i filiad, and an extra layer rnu? be applied betwc.n each layer of fabric. The next vita! question is the number or vails of this rubber-nlles [fabric to use. Bves tba low (reds is lj and every ?rail seeded m sens more T- ? '? i?s in and su? ta; BIS might e)o on a si/.. v ? -e four are- BSeeatlsli aid so 0& ?rill, foi a Httic- while, under the BSOBt favorable conditions. The number of layers do ?MM BbOW, so appearances : prevent the sale. But where qual s the standard, wheie security, length ?>f service and final economy for nails ol fabi k een* ; MOTORCYCLING IN WINTER. N\ inter runs, whicb are being planned and Bondueted i?v Bssny motorcycle clubs throughout the country, demonstrate that 'he motorcycle is an ' all-the-year machine. I'fdr skies and summer breey.es are ap* I ? aie-l by motorcyclists, but they are rot willing to forego the pleasures of motor? ?/cling just because ed snow and cold The Queen ?City Motorcycle Club, of ,-ln?lnnati. Is one of the clubs that be lievsfl In Brlntei motorcycling activities It? members have formed a winter rid ".g BCpjaei. and a series of snow runa during the winter months has been Plar.ned. The ?st is booked for to-day. when the n.otorcy? lists will take a spin of Iklrty-flve miles to the famous Fort Ancient Hills Th?- Wanderers' Motorcycle Club, of Toronto, ?>nt., also has its 'hat in the ring . Its members propose to continue the Club tuns right on through the winter. regardless of the ?now and the cold. _ AUTOMOBILES. Progress. This in a word is "The Story of the Cadillac." Since the inception of the industry the Cadillac has become increasingly the criterion of excellence in practical construction. Each year the public looks to the Cadillac for that which represents the real progress in the development of the motor cart not for fads, not for features whose value ends in their utility as "talking points;" not features which are here to-day and gone to-morrow: but features which are practical and features which mark real and substantial advancement. The Cadillac occupies the position of honor at the GARDEN SHOW OPEN CARS WORTH SEEING AT SHOW IN GARDEN. Overheated Engines a I Danger and Expense I - Carbonized Cylinders Are One Cause for Complaint. RICH MIXTURE ANOTHER Leaking Radiators and Stop? page of Oil Often Ruin the Best Motors. Overheating o? naoUwa Ban ba dlvld<sd Into tv ?? classas?chronic and scuta Chronic overheating, ??wing to inadequate; cooling surface and po'>r dreien. Is seldom found em rnoelern cars, because all <-ngl ne-t-is now provide amp''' cooling BUffSCS for Hi? ?r cars. Wh?-r: this ?l.ronlc condi? tion is found it cannot ba eoBsbatsd ex cepl by Httlni a iaige-r radiator or pump, says Qtsorgs H Townsend, M, tba ana* t?-hi racing driver. However, motorista term carbonised cylinders or ev?sr*ricli nalatura aa chronl? c (iiielitions, which ultimately < no.-, dam? age to the- motor TbOTB Is r.n suic- road tc, ascertaining thees oondltlons except by knowing tba r ?inning temperatuies of the "other fellow'' who has th?- BSBJM model as you have. Hide with t.im and find out how his ear acts BttdST Mmil.ii road conditions. Feel the raellator as often as possible, or preferably take tne temp?rature of bis circulating areter. if his car runs cooler and is snappier, In? vestigate your own mixture. Cut down the gasolene all it ?a ill stand Wttbout pop? ping back In the carburetor. A differ-n? ? In efficiency may be apparent at ones If your car still runs hot. clean mil the car? bon on the cylinders and piston heads, also ?rales ports, for carbon frequently causes high cylinder tempersture, an?l ev?ry mile you go in an OVOThesated COO* dltion is wearing out your engine- While it may not cause an] great degree of annoyance for a time damage la novel theleaa being does, and a fea areehs a maj i in the n otoi Acuu attng la troubla that es veiops Buddenly on tha rcsd arni is ev?-t ?rotea than chronic, foi M rni.n d?ate and rcetly repsira Eves the ni??s expert driven rawnet tell arboa then radiators m.iv aprtag a leesi -??-?i leea ai tba ?uli-i u pet rock m.?'. mr n|.?-i 1.1 tha aratai pump brenh hl auch um? i ? an w ni? h und? r ordln i ondltlon> BhOU BO M?.-:i Of "Vi r in Otlnfl ?'? 111 and ersch their < ? befor? the ?it . ? a .n.- i,t ? i,. exlal log - ondltlon. Inivii? aheuld tahe every | preven! ti?e o?ccurrenci of these troubli ?cute uv oi heatlag mi u hoav) repaira aa rephaelng cylinders end pietona arhleh win run Into hundred doliera Aboul the onli araj I - agelnet acute overheatlBg la to tapa ap wat-1 draina and natch tht condition ol th?- clips on tha hoeef cennectlena Been th'-n th? pooalblUtj ol ?? sudden radlatoi Itah laiinot he guarded agalnal doi tha breahaga ol tba nretei pumpa m connec* lion. On long rellaMllt) runa II h customer) foi th?- pa Bengal to e/atch al th* -id- or tiie radiator for atoam to coma from tha over flow pipe, this being b peeelbla araj of dotermlnlng a deranged cooling aye tees. i'i.foi tonsu iy. it la not poealbla Is driva with ona'a bssd ?hi tba radiator, tor bj meana of radlatoi temperatura it la not I only peeelbla to toil arstei lassi but aleo overheating due te stoppai;'- of oil, as it Is ?i wtll known fa- t that thf failure ol th?- otllBg svsteni prodUCOB ?i i!? h. a?'it? overhesUng with most diaaatroua reeults FRANCE LIKES BABY CARS." Prance la it presest aboarlng a decldod preference foi arbal have been termed "baby 'iirs small, ll^ht, I BO QOBlBIB, ? ostinK little m?>re than a flr.t ? lajjs , ?-vele ami having about the ?..m? unk' ep eoet rn id reca? tlj thessa ma? chine? have beefl produ?red bj ttrraa el comparative!! little Importance, but ru? mor has had it that ??ne- ol Hie larger eonrpenlea win antei tba market WANTS NATIONAL HIGHWAY Military Roads Between State ] State Capitals a New Scheme, f That i aliona! ronda sbould ba bull! by tba government i? ?? ballef wMcb is be* ? ?lining ??iuntr>-wiile In Its a?-< epfan? e. The- latest piuposltlon brought f??rth along tiiese Une? :? b\ Keprest-ntatU e BteSntOH M'arburtooe <>f TVsfhtngtim. who eontanda for a SJ strrn ?el i ntloiial military roads. Mr te/arburtoa proposas to niake the to isari "f tba country pnj fear tba ? illdlng of theee national highway? ? ? ? I mi cxUtloB ol b lei so bbssU ? 'he ?moke ? . '.ght on .smoking SViel ' .s. i., i?liceos .if the i ai i.. ?. -?i the ira I rtosIns unos lite pe i.|,|.- ,,i ib The pisa cont?smplat<M trunk Une? eso* ii- ctlng th. capitals ol every ?tal?- with the national cap?tol and with each <?rri.-r. and also udtb the principal sslloosl i.iik-? the sovernnient to locate Iba Unas !-e twe 'i the ? apltola along tiie moHt fe-asl ble- routes with tba states granting to th. government 111 ? - ssUctsd roedwsya to* fat bei arltb th? lmprov?smsntB thereon THE AUTO AS A LIBRARY. The Patasrere gtata Library Coma - ?en i* using an ButoasobttS i?? hondle It"* traveglne library, si d nnen thai th. re* suit? ir>- ?-vieiienr arci ths Best n?? greater than void h?- tl.?-?? with a horse an?l wagon WITHIN U OF ill Cheap Cars as Dependable as Expensive Ones. By R. M. Owen. Reo. The .-all ?>f the automobil-- i? ?ir- I to-dav In ih" land than ever In th' tory of tha Induetry, Every mea frei a <-nr- ar.i ;iis *r|fi nurturoB the ambition The man of unlimited r buys what pleneoa bis fancy ?uni does nor srorr) about tha Mils The man <?f mod] trate Incoma has been Hgurlna for ? araltlng for tha tima to com? a/hen |!< - ould iirT--: -! to am n .? machine, l b been k?-pt oi:t Of tvi" field bj the tali fabuloua amounts spent for machima tad their operation. n<- has feared t<> run th" risk <>f Incurring i.? ai r exi - of up? keep, aitbough in- vv-ii kn-vv the in nurti-ralil?' |>l, ,i- .;. - |.. v. i His anslety leei tha - ur i * up in a : th . ? ! 111 ' ? -1 ta m ich ? h? ce Id ? ?? m t v ? an tha n ? .-r- si ?'.: a-.? I o K ? .1 grenier and more universal - ? ol tha automobile in provloua vitara hia feai had some foundation, but to-day it la andrety ti? tttJoua The high quality, low i-i Bed BUtOfSeMla m well within hi" n .n b Nearly ovary automobile manufacturer ir. tha country has bean dcelgnlni v.ars with the vie? to produc?as a mod? erate i rlced machine that would combine t?o- aattent foal in - ol ? oaoaaj comfort, durabiiitv. rettabillt] and safety i aaased b? high priced cara ami at tha earns tine preeent an attractive outei .?'-.? anei that arould lead o l?nctloo m .ur.- ti?-i.i <>f automottea. Ho hi attained that gosl and to-day h conetructlng au tomobllee, >\<?\ on? of arhleh delivers ?< certain known ratio of servi? ? for th?* amount <'f gasolene greeoe and oil ir la fod Ha ' m guara a tee a cat i" go from I !i. ? B I" IWi nlv-tlv.- mil. . OH Of gaeoi? ne a,.. rdlng to th.- body and . o. in- .m guarantee thai ? from 7"o to l.aaS milea on .i ,., ? ling t?> the oondltl.it-- i oauls "?? ? ? vv hieb h travel he knows lhal II wiu run nun to 14)00 one pa. Itlm of tha tran> nii.--i.m. unlvei a and differential geera ?o or? : ? : pounds' of grease Bodies Built to Order Simplex Idea on 1913 Cars Private Show on Columba Circle Discloses Latest Types of Famous Make. The most striking feature of the Sim Dim hue for lr'h? lies In the fact the ?very car temed out ?hi have a hod? more or les-* niatle to order, giving it ; diatlnctive appearance and froqosntl] embodying aom? strlkln? Idea of the buyer's own suggestion. The models consist of a :'.K-hn;scpowei shaft drive, a I'S-horBCpOWOT shait drive a (0*hOrSSPOWCr chain ?drive ane| a i)0 horeepower chain driva Tbla affords .-i vijtii. lently aida range of BtOetor size for any automobile user, ail ha\ing pleat) ot spied and power. ThS :tH-hors?-pow .-r model develops more powei than some cars of twice its motor size Among the cars being featured partie iilarly in the private exhibition now un? der way in the Simplex showroom, on ??COlumbuB Circle, is a e1S-horaapo?rerseven ! passenger ?each llmoualna on a shaft ?drive chassis. This \?. i^l be painted and upholstered according to the specifica? tions of the pnrrhSSCr Its sloping mo? tor bonnet marks the final elimination of the liney of the horse drawn vehicle in automobile body construction. A roo?' which dips low in front, meeting the wind shield, and French plate glasi in Irameloss windows mid Imported up? holstery mak?- this car<*cspcclally attrac? tive. Similar to this is the si?noi ?? osi ! seven passenger coacb londaulet, which combines all the adventagM Of tlM limousin.' With thc'ise Of tin? liiielauh'. Kqually haiuisorne are a "?,S" BSVttn BOS* senget- coach liniousine and a IS' B8VSS PSSBSnger coach lanclaulei. In tie- ISttCB the huge rear windows STS ?'" distinguish. ing feeture. Imported French upholstsry. vanity boxes, smoking sets, special hide arm scats which fold Closely When BOt re* quired for use sod which oes be faced ??ither Wsy, tulstd mahogany panels, e ?. . are Blmptes body fenturas resulting from long experience in bod] butldlngi Most of the--c menle-ls have a curvead droll in the running hoard to permit exira 11 - - to (it snugly Touring car mo'lels designed to carry I tl-n and seven passengers represent th? highest sort of workmanship. Kvery ' little detail condUl-ive t?j the comfort of pnaoengei and driver that is appll?cable I to an opsn ?'hi has been u>cornorn>ted in j this. The '?a-horsepower chassis fitted with either runabout 'tr touring bodv of course is B model which only SeSgOSlg to those who have alikint; for very hij"h ' powered cars AUTOMOBILES. AUTOMOBILES. 'tumi:' .itt'ULi?iinuTihiiHBfli. >*;< ?ai? : m ait? giwim ;? To you who plan to spend $1500 to $3500 for a car In choosing your car there are two questions you will have to settle : First-"What features, what qualities do I want?" Second?"In what car can I get these features, these qualities most economically?" You will want a car with a known reputation, a car you can be proud of, a air actually built by the company whose name it b^ars. You will want a comfortable car, a beautiful car, a convenient car. A car with self-starter, electric lights, demountable rims. A car with big wheels and tires. Nickel trimmings. Turkish cushions and luxurious upholstery. You will want a car with ample power. A long-stroke motor. A four-forward speed trans? mission. A car whose mechanical features are of unquestioned soundness. You get all these qualities in the Chalmers? and at a medium price. Remember?below a certain figure it is impossible to buy the quality you should have in your car. Above a certain figure it is impossible to put in enough extra qual? ity to justify the higher price. So we believe your choice should narrow down to a Chalmers "Thirty-Six" at $1950, or a Chalmers "Six" at $2400. These cars offer all the comfort, convenience, lux? ury and good looks you demand. They offer all the quality. All the reputation. They are built in Chalmers shops. See them at the show?and decide the motor car question by buying now. Take a Picture Trip Through Chalmers Shops At Our Exhibit Come to Space 21, Madison Square Garden and let us show you bow Chalmers cars are bu:lt in Chalmers shops. See the cars themselves. See the parts that go into the cars. Note the quality. Learn here u hy Chalmers cars offer the utmost value for your money. Qialmers Carl H. Page tea Co., Broadway at 50th St. /. i -.' ????. CbsN., .'/?..'?"? BU BnJjrf.r;, C-mm., JtJ I ?"'?' 4 A '? Br.oklyn: Bruns Auto Company Newark: P.ddock-Zusi Motor Comp.ny Huntington, L. 1: Samml. ? Downer Yonk.rs: Rose t& Hibb.rd ,tilgll?lllj?1?ain?-?IMliW.nii?Min-'i;'''lll??^^ BVTVMaaBBBBBBaakeBBssaaasaBBBBBBBsaaBse AUTOMOBILEM AUTOMOBILES. RM mK'.j< wbEP'W&E?mrw/M //////M V ' . fitcrmmnKXxmjEEf?Hamtimm ,'/ .'*< W ?E ??i >?////, ? ^w- - '?>' ? '? m?e0L "TXTHEN you get your new car, be sure it is equipped with tires which are worthy of it ? which will add to its value in service and security. Study tires and their building from this stand? point?then demand thotires which lit the standard. Guesswork need not enter into your decision. Call at the Firestone booth at the Automobile Show and get the book, "What's What in Tires," by H. S. Firestone. The proved standard for over twelve years in tire quality and tire service is there described. The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co? t of New York 1S71 Broadway. New York ' Distributor? lor I The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co? Akron, Ohio "America's Largest Exclusive Tire and Rim Makers"