The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
MOTORS AND THEIR CARE

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 on dry pavement, if sudden and unusual stop must be made, throw out clutch, apply foot brake with full force, and assist with hand brake. The driver should never get excited and lose his head.
 Tire Imitation. :
 Avoid any substitute for ai1 in a tire. Nothing. has been found to equal pure air for the inside of a tire tube. Various substitutes that are advocated to prevent punctuFes and other troubles often rot the tires and do more harm than good! To Remove stubborn 1 q bust Cap.
 A course piece of twine Is found useful to unscrew dust cap that ex- tends the full length of the valve. Give the cord one turn around the cap and with one end in each hand give it sharp pull in the proper direction and the cap will rapidly unscrew. Keep The Windshield Clear. The following formula has been found useful in keeping the wind shield clear in wet weather: One dram of sodium chloride Common salt), one ounce of water, and two this solutionlon piece of gauge and wipe over the glass in thin layer, using downward stroke.
 Tire Chains.
 The use of chains should be avoided where not really necessary. When chains are used they should be re- moved at the end of the trip. If chains are put on so tightly they can not creep, the links on the. chain will injure the tread because the wear is concentrated on few points instead of being distributed over the entire Surface.
 Fntigued Driver Incompetent. Many fatal accidents have occurred through drivers falling asleep at the wheel, At the first si gfls of mental heaviness, he should stop his car and get out and walk apout, or he should hand over his driving to some wide awake person. Drowsiness is caused by a long days driving or comes after i eating a heavy meal. Consta.-t usage of the eyes and strong blasts of wind also cause this condition.
 Care Of The Idle Baftcry.
 When car is to be overhauled es- pecially during the winter months, the battery should be taken out and fully charged. so that the cell shows between 1,280 and 1900. Add sufficient distilled water to the plates and clean , the terminals will prevent corrosion. The battery should be stored in a room with moderate temperature, ap- proximately 70 degrees Fahrenheit. About once a month the battery should be given a fresheniag charge an. distilled water added if neces- sary.
 Common Sense Rules For Motorists.
 Always turn corner close to the curb on the right.
 Never drive car unless the brakes are in good condition.
 Beware of the men and boys on
 Never turn in the middle of the near enough to collide.
 Drive cautiously on slippery suf- face. such as oiled streets, wet pave ments or muddy or icy surfaces.
 Always look out for the vehicle ahead. Never pass it except on the left Never pass vehicle at street intersections.
 Be very careful in backing-a child or auto may get in the way. Damage or injury caused by backing is always the fault of the car backing.
 Keep both eyes on the road ahead look out for the man on the right at street intersections; he has the right of way-especial look out for wom- en and childreil-no one knows what they will do next.
 It might become necessary for the car ahead to stop suddenly to prevent running over a child. Never drive so