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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
HOW TO drive
AN AUTOMOBILE

Before taking his machine out of the
garage. good driver should be conf
dent that every part of it is in first
class working order, not only so that
he may make his trip with the assur-
ance that he will not have trouble on
he road, but also SO that he will know
that his machine will not fail him in
traffic emergencies.
A thorough inspection Of the whole
machine should be made. at least once
a week, in order to be sure that it will
give dependable service. This inspec-
ton should include: Seeing that the
tires are inflated to the prescribed
pressure: inspecting the steering ap-
paratus to make sure that all connec-
tions are tight: testing the battery,
and filling it with water.
In addition, each day, before start
ing out, the good driver should make
sure that he has the proper amount of
OIL in his crank case, AMI that his cool
ing system is filled with water. which,
in cold weather. should contain a suf-
flcient quantity of anti-freeze solution.
lie should follow the instructions for
fabrication very carefully, as the eff
cient performance and tie life of his
whole machine depend upon proper
oiling and greasing more than on any
other one thing.
Having made sure that his machine
is in perfect condition. the driver can
devote his whole energy to driving,
rather than worrying about missing
cylinder, or a squeak in the wheels.
Starting the Motor
Even most drivers who are just be-
ginning to drive are familiar with the
main points in starting the car. They
understand that, after the motor is
starred, the gear shift. should be put
into first speed, and thu clutch slowly
engaged while the accelerator is de-
pressed; that after the car has gained
some momentum the clutch should be
disengaged again and the gear shift
lever put into the next higher speed;
after which the clutch is slowly en-
gagged while depressing upon the ac-
celerator again. Ford drivers, Of
course, engage and disengage the
clutch in the same operation, to shift
gears.
Many drivers. however, do not real
ize the Importance of two rules in
starting their motor. First, the spark
should be retarded. If this is not done
the motor is very apt to backfire and
some part of the starter, or the start
cr's connection to the motor itself. will
sooner or later break. In machines
which are not equipped with a starter
it is, of course, exceedingly dangerous
to try to crank by hand unless the
sparl, is retarded.
The second rule for starting the mo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
movement

Country driving. although not ne
cessi.ating such constant alertness on
the part of the driver, nevertheless de-
nands constant exercise of every point
of good driving. The tirst thing to
be learned for comfortable touring or
long distance driving, is q safe method
Of relaxation.
Authorities agree that the safest and
sanest grip on the wheel is one hand
above the other, one palm up the
other down. This grip provides the
greatest leverage on the wheel with
the least cxertion. And all of the
necessary opponents of safe driving
hand brake, horn, throttle, ETC., are
within easy reach.
On long drives, however, the "Nice-
Stcerer" will rest himself by chang
ing his position as much as possible.
with safety. One arm on the door. the
other hand firmly on the wheel near the
center. is safe. Both hands at the top
or 18th hands at the bottom of the
wheel is restful but your control is
greatly weakened.
The intermittent use of the hand
throttle, On good. open roads, will rest.
the right foot and leg. The occasional
use cf he hand brake, besides being an
excellent method of conserving both
brakes. is also expcdient and safe.
At no time should both hands be
free Of the wheel. Small stones, ruts,
and bumps will quickly disturb the
equilibrium and throw the car in the
ditch. ~
Are you = "Niee-steerer?"
G. cd driving and nice steering is,
for The most part, the application of
good. sound. common sense. You will
know a "Nicc-steerer" by:
His gradual turns and stops.
His keeping to the right Of the road.
particularly on curves and over the
crcsts Of hills.
His extensive and intelligent use of
arm signals.
HIS comfortable expression.
His avoidance of all obstacles, how.
ever small, without endangering the &C..
cupa1ts Of his car or any other car.
His ease of handling.
H.s strict obedience Of every traffic
regulation.
His courteousness in hugging the
right OF the road when you blow your
request to be let by.
HIS protection Of his motor; his use
Of second and first speeds
His alternate use OF foot and hand
brakes on long grades or in emer-
gercies.
his thoughtfulness Of pedestrians;
he thinks for them.
HIS respect for railway crossings:
ne steps. looks. and shifts gears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
THE POOR LITTLE RICH BOY

as they turn off to the left. In this
connection, remember 1hat the traffic
lanes near the center of the street are
for cars that are not planning to turn
off to the right at the next several
streets The traffic Ian 5 at the right
hand side of the street are for cars
,:.hich plan to park or make turn to
the right in the next block or two.
Always avoid sharp turns either to
the right or to the left. When moving
cut from the curb, or when swinging
into the curb do so slowly and grad
,!ally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
Accidentally Shot
When Gun Discharges

Oakland, Me-, Dec. 22.-(Special)-
Clarence Otis, the 14-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Otis, was
accidentally shot Thursday afternoon
while at play with a party of boys
in the woods near his home on Oak
street. The boys carried % -Caliber
gun which accidentally discharged,
hitting young Otis in the right leg.
He was able to walk to his home
where physician was summoned
and found that the wound was not of
a serious nature and it is hoped that
in few days he will have completely
recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23

Various home made schemes for
making rain run off the windshield
are frequently dangerous in that
they tend to carry the water off in
invisible grooves. These grooves,
whether horizontal or perpendicular,
cause the windshield to become a
temporary and partial lens. and light
seen through the windshield, or head
lights of other cars shining upon it,
VIII cause distortion. In the former
instance the driver may find that he
misJudses the position of an object,
while in the latter the glare of ap-
preaching headlights will be more
annoying than usual. An efficient
Windshield wiper is the best solution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
Irrespective Of the automobile ad.
refreshments. there are really just
two sbeeds-laWful and awful.
CHOOSING Caraae Doors


While the home garage still exists
on PAPER no feature of its construc-
ton deserves more careful consid-
eratioh than choice of a door. A poor
~ planned door may be a source Of
continual regret, while one that can
not bk operated with minimum Of
effort Twill plague the patience of a
modem Job.
Wide openings are essential in this
type tof construction. Both con-
venicnce and safety demand that am
pie width of entrance be provided.
Damaged tenders may be the price Of
sacrificing this detail in an effort to
lower structural costs. On the other
hand, "a full width entrance may
necessitate a special type of door,
built to operate successfully under
limitations of space that are un-
avoidable.
Certain considerations strongly in
dictate the desrability of having the
garage door open inwardly rather
than outwardly. Appearances GER
tainly favor the former but more
than this is the fact that doors which
the building may be damaged easily
by wind. Furthermore, it becomes
necessary in winter to remove ac-
cumulated snow before they can be
operated.
In the case of small garage, built
to house single car at the least
possible structural expense, it is i'm
possible to arrange the doors to open
inwardly without restoring to one of
several devices that may be had for
so hanging them that they can be slid
back into the building without COM
ing in contact with the car itself.
Doors of this kind are, made in vari-
Gus styles.
For small building door of two
sections, both of which slide to one
side, can be used. This provides
ample entrance space for a single
car. 1t is also possible to hang the
doors in separate sections--one OF
which slides. around to either side.
These doors operate in small space
and close tightly into the door frame.
Some of them have one panel con-
structed into smaller door which
may be used in gaining entrance to
the garage at such times as it is not
desired to slide the larger doors for
taking out the car.
Doors built in small sections that
fold back upon themselves meet the
requirements of large door openings
such as are needed in the garage
where two cars are kept. These
doors may be had in any size from
three to ten panels and may be hung
ell at one side or equally on either
side. Five section installations are
sometimes made-three panels on
one side and two on the other. Each
section of these doors is supported by
an overhead track. Consequently,
they cannot sag and are easily oper-
ated. If made to fold on the inside
of the garage the wind can never
slam or otherwise disturb them.
Where space conditions make it
necessary it is possible to install
them on the outside. This, of course,
is not desirable when the arrange
mont can he affectad Ofhorvico
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
Do Ycu Remember

The first compressed air starters
used on cars and the noise they
made:
An "old timer" claims that his
made so much noise that a fair
passerby tainted thinking she had
been shot. When acetylene gas was
first used for self starting many a
driver enjoyed the experience of sec
ing his cylinder head come through
the hood. 1t isn't any wonder that
the conservatives" preferred to run
the risk of getting a broken arm
hand cranking the old bus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
MADISON

Work on the new Office building at
the Holiingsworth &~Whitney Mill is
progressing rapidly. The building is
located just across the road from the
building now used az an Office The
new building contains a commodious
vault and will be beautifully finished
in hard pine. 1t has the modern i'm
provements and 10 30 arranged that
the business can be transacted with
much greater ease. II Is now ex-
'pccted that the new quarters will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
Did You Know

That paper binding strips which
erocers now use in place of cord is
handy to seal up the cracks of a
broken windshield or window? The
paper not only prevents air and rain
from coming in, but keeps the glass
from cracking more or falling out.
One strip should be attached to the
outside; one to the inside. The I'M
slightly appearance of these paper
strips is a constant reminder to the
owner to have new glass put in when
they have served their purpose as an
emergency aid
That a creaking sound in a rear
wheel when the clutch is let in may
be due to loose wheel on the axle,
provided the axle is the semi or
three-quarters floating type in which
the wheel is not rigidly attached to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
The Old Mechanic Saws:

''When folks come in here to get
their cars and pay their bills it's
funny how they all ask, What was
wrong with it?' They want to know
what broke, or what went wrong,
much it all costs. But they seldom
ask me what CAUSED the trouble,
nor whether they had anything to
do with it.
"The trouble with that chap who
just drove out is that he doesn't know
how to handle the spark. Hd thinks
he picked a lemon just because he
had to have new wrist pins put in
every now and again or bearing
taken up. The whole trouble with
his car is himself. I've told him a
dozen times not to accelerate the
car with the spark fully advanced
but he pays no attention to my advice
because he can't visualize what's go
ing on in his engine when he does
the wrong thing.
with the spark fully advanced the
plugs fire the mixture of their cylin-
ders long before the pistons reach the
top of their compression Stroke.
When an engine gets up speed and
the road is level it's better for the
spark to arrive early because it gives
the gas vapor 4 better chance to burn
completely, expand and do its work
OF pushing the piStons down. But
when the car is dragging an early
or advanced-spark tends to make
10 nictn
momentum of the car and the speed
of the engine prevent them from ac-
tually doing this, but the reverse
force pistons receive under these
conditions acts like a hammer blow.
thus wearing out the wrist pins and
straining the bearings.
IF that chap would learn to handle
his spark properly he'd realize that
his own driving is what gives the
ca. the lemon flavor,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23

BEFORE he il actually on the tracks.
His skillful steering.
Hi. properly adjusted steering ap-
paratus. M
Ills use Of the brakes BEFORE he
gets 70 the curve.
His realization that. having seen the
child, he (not the child) is responsible.
; His "Nice-Steering."
(By F.. E. Mackenzie. Advertising
Ms1ager The Thinker Roller Bearing
c., Canton, o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23

Even in avoiding bumps, ruts, and
tract; crossings, do not move the steer
ing wheel too far or too suddenly, for
in doing so you imperil your own car
as we'll as all neighboring cars. As
long as both front wheels. or both
rear wheels, do not hit the obstacle at
The same time, the results are not bad.
In getting out of street car tracks. or
ruts. the wheels should be dipped
quickly to one side and tEen quickly to
the other. thereby scrapffg the tires as
little as possible and keeping COM
plete control at the same time.
shdAng
Shielding is probably one of the
most common causes of automobile &C
cidents. Yet, if the driver is careful,
he should have no trouble from skid
ding. The only skid that can be con-
trolled absolutely is the skid that does
lot start. Slow, even turns, and slow,
even stops and starts. will avoid skids.
Never apply the brake suddenly and
never disengage the clutch until you
have almost come to STOP. On icy
pavements you should never attempt
to drive without tire chains. Also by
keeping the windshield clean you will
do away with much Of the possibility
OF sllids. caused by the necessity Of
suddenly applying the brake.
Can You Payx7
Probably not more than one driver
out of 10 can efficiently and properly
park his car. The one best method of
parking in a limited space is to pull
up parallel to the car behind which you
are going to park, and about one foot
away from it. Turn the fropt wheels
sharply toward the curb and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
Observations

The fact that there will be more
cars sold this year than last sub
stantiates the early Spring prediction
that wilfuI. neglect of cars in 1920
would call for abnormal replacement
sales this year. 1922 has been a
record year in spite Of the fact tina.
it was mainly a replacement year.
proving thereby the modern maxim,
Copyright 1922 by The Ullman Fea-
ture Service)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23

the axle? In this type of axle the
wheel fits on to the tapered end of
the shaft and is locked into place
with a large nut. which is in turn
secured by a cotter pin. If the wheel
is bit loose the axle will slip Slight
ly when power is applied, and thus
make a noise similar to that caused
by turning a tapered glass stopper in
bottle. The wheel will not seem to
be loose at all, but a quarter or half
turn of the nut will usually stop the
trouble and prove that it really was
loose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23

another car follows, the sensible
thing to do is to go straight ahead
again. 1t means going 4 block out
of your way, but considering the
POSSIBLE collision YOU avoid by not
getting in the way of the other car it
is worth it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
Funeral Of Milton Phillips

The funeral services of Milton
Phillips who died Tuesday night.
were conducted by Rev. C. H. Nc
Elhiney at Mr.. Phillips late residence
en- Pleasant Street, at O'Clock Fri.
day afternoon. The interment was in
the family lot in the Forest Hill
Cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
Trough for Windshield

Those troughs seen on the roof of
one of new closed cars which are
used to conduct the rain to the
ground in such a way that it does not
drain down over the windows suc-
gests new attachment for wind
shields. Many neutrality-suspicious.
ly during a warm rain-prefer to
push the upper half Of the wind
shield slightly open, but find upon do
ing SO that water dripping from the
glass blows in on them. So why not
trough for the windshield? a rub
Der strip similar to the one used be-
tween the halves of the windshield,
but composed Of a double groove.
would be just the thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
Tenement Block Fife at Auburn

/. A fire in the four tenement block
at South Main and Fourth streets
this morning caused damage of about
$4,000. and gave some of the tenants
a lively time to get out safely through
the dense smoke. The loss of about
$4,000, is covered by insurance. The
cause OF the fire is believed to have
been defective chimney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
Hard to Believe

Motor vehicle statisticians have
gone to the trouble Of informing US
that one third of the cars registered
in New York State are located in
New York City. What revelation!
Il has always seemed as though ALL
the cars were there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23

or, which some drivers do not prac-
nee, is to have the clutch disengaged
vhcn stepping on the starting connec-
tfon. BY doing this great load is
taken eff the battery. as it does not
have to turn over the Transmission
gears unnecessarily.
Many drivers who have difficulty in
starting their motors in cold weather
would have better success if, before
turning on the switch, they would
urn the motor over several times with
the air chokcd, and then suddenly turn
on tho switch. BY doing this they
have rut an exceedingly rich mixture
of gas into their cylinders which 4 is
ready 10 explode as soon as tho faint
. est spark passes through the spark
plugs.
Hraking
AS in starting the motor, there are
also one or two points in stopping
which some drivers still do not prac-
ice. A few wears ago nearly all driv-
Els were taught to throw out the
clutch before applying tie brake. The
best practice today. however. is to
Keep the clutch engaged until the car
has slowed down to about five miles an
hour. To successfully do this it is, Of
course. necessary to have the throttle
so adjusted where it connects with the
carburetor, that when the throttle is
clos ID, only enough gasoline is fed
into the carburctor to keep the motor
running idle.
Having mastered the principles Of
stopping and starting the car. the good
driver should be we'll Informed upon
the proper method of steering it, both
On city streets and country roads. I'm
fortunately the great ma .:ority of driv-
ers still do not realize the importance
of closely following approved rules of
traffic.
"Nice-Steering"
The "Nice-Steerer" remembers that
The rear wheels do not track the
front wheels in turning. He allows
ample, but not too mucn. leeway for
the rear wheels to miss curbs, posts.
guards. traffic signals, building corners
etc.
AS rule it will be found a time
and trouble saver to turn about" by
driving around the bloc, rather than
jsmm:ng traffic by turning in the
stree. (This is not allowed, anyway.
in most communities.)
1t is irritating to see the driver In
front OF you hold out his hand and get
into the left-hand side of the street
just before he makes a turn to the
right. If he would keep close to the
l.
street it would not be necessary for
him to hold out his hand, with the re-
suit that the machine following him
IS mislcd. by his signal, into thinking
that he is going to turn to the left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23

It frequently happens about the
time fellow gets his conscience
uuieted down, and is all ready to go
to sleep, fool with an unmuffIed
exhaust roars by and spoiIs every
thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23

r. p. Hartman, postmaster OF
Bucksport and former member OF
the Maine Legislature, died suddenly
Wednesday at the age of IS. He was
formerly resident of Orland, where
he served as postmaster and on the
beard of selectmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23

Incorrect method Correct Method
of turning right of turning right
Wnen turning to the left or stopping.
the driver signal the machine behind
him. In making a left-hand turn,
many drivers seem to think that they
have TO pull way over to the right
hand side of the street just as they are
about to turn across the traffic into
:heir left-hand street. They would
save much confusion to the machines
behind them, if, half a block before
they come to the street into which they
are to turn to the right. they would
get into the extreme left-hand lane Of
traffic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23

just clear the left read fender Of the
wheels fully to the left, and back
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23
Keep Straight Ahead

IL You happen to forget to signal
the fact that you intend turning, and
IT you are suddenly aware that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-23

Incorrect method Correct Method
of turning left of Turning lett
Then, when they are ready to turn.
if they hold out their left hand, ma
chimes behind them can keep on going,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-12-29
COACH WEIGH QUITS
JOB AS COUGAR MENTOR
Continued from first page)

of Congressman Charles D. Carter of
Ardmore, Okla.
His final words to Pullman friends
were expressions of appreciation for
the regard shown him by the bust
ness men of Pullman and the stu
dents and faculty. Il will always
have a keen interest in Pullman and
the State College" he said, and am
proud to feel that l am leayin1 so
many friends. "
! It is known that Coach WEIGH al
ready has several attractive coaching
offers. some of them in the west, but
it is likely that he will quit the
coaching game and enter the practice
of law, for which he was fitted at
Dickinson Law School following his
graduation from Carlisle. He is
fond of the west, and even though he
should practice law. it would not be
surprising to find him located in one
of the western states.
Roscnthal Il Possibility
| Dr.. Boles Rosenthal. assistant to
Coach Andy Smith at California Uni
Yersity, is being prominently men
toned in local football gossip as a
probable successor to Coach WEIGH
/ Whether or not DR.. Rosenthal would
consider the Pullman Job as problem
atical, and the members of the ath-
} lot -.