Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-21
NEEDFUL THINGS ON AUTOS
Most Practical of the Many Devices on
the Market.
INCREASE COMFORT OF MoTOR1sT
Accessories and Equipment Designed
to Protect the Car and Promote
the Convenience of the
Owner,


To equip a motor car efficiently, intelli-
gently and economically is problem
which presents to the novice only few
less difficulties than the selection Of the
car itself the middle course between an
incomplete outfit ana a host of superflu-
tiles being by no means an easy one to
steer when so tempting eXtravagances are
on view at such apparently low prices.
Equipment may be classified under three
hands, viz: permanent equipment, town
equipment and touring equipment.
To begin with the permanent or general
equipment the first and most important
Item Is an adequate tool kit, OF which
wrenches form the most essential feature
The selling agents Of every car can tell
the purchaser the size numbers of the
set wrenches required for removal of all
parts which are likely to be removed out
side the workshop. and the owner will be
wise to obtain them all. wrenches are
the most convenient II economy is a con-
stderation; n not, a set of socket wrenches
in addition is the best being the handiest
10 use and the most compact to carry.
In addition to these a medium-sized Still
son wrench say 10-inch, and monkey
wrench a little larger will complete the
wrench outfit Next come files, OF which
at least three are necessary; one very
small one for spark plug points and cleo
trical contacts, and two others Of con
venient size, all flat; small round file
II not absolutely necessary, is at least
worth carrying. filters hammer
pair Of adjustable pliers. a small pair of
cutting pliers, two syringes, one for oil
and one for petrol an oil can and a small
bicycle oiler. a couple of punches and one
or two screwdrivers will complete the list
of small tools usually carried in roll kit
The Air Pump,
Among the larger implements, the first
items are a really first class tire pump and
a set OF tire irons, the latter being supple
meuted with a tire hook for holding uI
the shoe while the valve connection OF
the inner tube is being run through the
felloe of the wheel. Two or three spare
tire tubes and a couple OF spare shoes will
suffice for all ordinary purposes, the latter
enabling one to send away pair Of worn
shoes. for repairs without laying up the
car A tire repairing outfit Is usually
supplied with the car and Is generally
carried though seldom used; supply Of
soapstone powder should however, always
be found in the tool box. II one is driv
ing without a chauffeur, one OF the small
folding auto chairs made for children Il
a most useful thing 10 have in case o.
puncture on the road; one can work 81
much more quickly. as we'll as more com
fortably on one of these little chairs thar
n compelled to kneel or squat" when re
placing a damaged tube.
A tin OF grease, little graphite, SOM
fuller's earth Cths Is for the leather sur
face OF cone clutch in case of slipping)
some insulated wire cotton waste, a piec
OF soap and a towel are all handy at times
and II Is wise to have an extra spark plug
A popular type is insulated with glass in
stead OF porcelain and so constructed tina
one may see through II for trial inspec
ton without removing Il from the cylinder
Wind shields are as common now as the
we're rare five years ago; the best are thos
that fold at about the middle, and which
by means OF a spring or ratchet and paw
hinge, can be placed at any angle fror
the drivers seat while the car is In motion
There is a very neat continuance for re
moving rain or snow that Is made to n
onto those shields which have round mets
frames II is I'm the form OF a rubbe
blade, sprung on to the glass, which slide
vertically the whole length OF the scree
giving clear vision both 10 the driver an
his companion,
Failing one OF these, a small bottle
alcohol is useful. as the glass when washe
with this does not retain water TO an
great extent; care should however, I
taken TO apply the alcohol only in vert
cal direction.
Best Grade of Lamps.
Regarding lamps, the square-shaped ca
rage type Is the best being superior
appearance lighting capacity, and ease
lighting 20 the round ones, this applies
the rear as well as to the front lamps
There are so many excellent patterns
headlights made now, that 70 recommeT
any particular one would be indivious; Il
mounting OF them Is. however. a matt
requiring special care. A recent innov
ton. simple but OF the utmost comfort
The driver. is the automatic lighter.
turning a little switch from right 10 lie
on the dashboard the aceyline gas
turned on an electric spark is created al
the gas IN the headlights is ignited. LAM