Evening Star Newspaper, June 3, 1923, Page 65

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The Sunday Motorist An Abridged Magazine for Car Owners. EDITED BY WILLIAM ULLMAN Tt is sald that in the city of Ha- vana there are more cars rum by al- cohol than gasoline. And more by al- coholics, too, no doubt. Cops and Stops. How much stopping in trame is the result of inexperienced handling of the stop-go sign? Any driver will relate instances where he was forced to stop abruptly Decause of erratic operation of the trafic sign, but just how much of this stopping is the fault of the trafc cop, and where Is the trouble most prevalent? The motorists—and tne police offi- clals—have usually had to resort to hearsay, for if an officer's work was Leing watched by a superior officer he usually handled the situation very well, 0 that the difficulty of exces- sive stopping appeared to be due more to excessive speed on the part of drivers. But a way has been found to place the blame right where it is due. It is simply a matter of noting the| number of marks on the street pav- ing where tires have been sld in the process of sudden stopping. This tells the whole story, for if a num- ber of cars are forced to come to sudden halts at a street intersection it shows that the officer is not handling the sign effectively. He is permitting the slower moving cars to hold up the faster moving traffic. He is using the sign to slow up trafiic rather than to speed it up with satety. Sudden stopping is not an ‘ingredient of safety. In one city the four approaches to a crossing were blackened with the marks of sliding tires within an hour after a new officer was assigned to the stop-go sign. It was evidence that he was not as yet qualified for the job. The Old Mechanic Says: Next to the income tax car owners are the greatest puzzie to me. They'll neglect @ certain part of the car for a year or 80, and then after they've had trouble with it and I've cautioned them against a repetition, they'll rush head- ling to the opposite extreme. The first thing I know they're back here trouble caused by overdoin’ my a about caring for the part regularly “One of my customers has a regular mania for having the battery tesied. He monkeys with the cells about three or four days. Several yvears ago he got caught on battery, and ever s was his fault he has b learned it n workin® over- a_repetition. time in order to pre: in_ the He always puts cells than he should, freque ing the electrolyte fails to return it to the cell from which he took it, and Invariably does the work when leavin' the car at night o that the electrolyte hasn’'t a chance to get thoroughly ir- red up by the generator. perhaps he'll find out that n kill a car with kindness as quickly as with neglect. “That car standin’ over in the corner of the shop had to be brought in be- cause a valve was stuck tight. 1 had to take the head off in order to get a good grip on it; and havin' gone that far, of course, we decided to grind in all the valves. Some time ago the owner complained of a strange squeakin® in his engine. I showed him that his trouble was simply one of the over- head valves starvin' for a little ofl around its stem. I told him to squirt a little oil over the valve stems once in a_while. He did. But@he overdid it. Oiled ‘em until the stems of the |cars may pass the crossing after the every | ' nis guard w in test- | exhaust valves got sticky. can keep them bathed in fresh ofl, all right. But he didn’t get that far. “I sometimes think it would be bet- ter It I didn't tell 'em what's wrong when they bring in their cars. A lot of misdirected care is worse than none at all” Did You Know— That the safest way to turn cor- ners, when the streets are wet and slipfery Is to throw out the clutch and coast? This piece of advice is frequently given, but seldom explain- ed. When the rear wheels are under power and turning a corner the outer one receives the bulk of the power fiom the engine and travels faster. This offers a tendency to swing the back of the car in the direction of the faster-moving wheel —or a tendency to skid. The brakes should not be used in turning a cor- ner, as an uneven adjustment en- courages the wheels to skid, par- ticularly as the wheels are revolv- ing at varying speeds. Use the brakes to slow up before starting the turn and then coast. Gasoline is the poot of all joy rides. Car Owners Afoot. Motorists make the best-behaved | pedestrians. Motorists know both sides of the case: the result is that when they cross crossings they in- stinctively watch the traffic officer, look for the cars making right-hand turns and never try to cross just as the signal to go is being given or to stop. The motor that one or two aignal for him to stop has been given. Traffic officers often encourage it, for it is not always possible to éxpect traffic to halt instantly. It also hap- pens that cars will frequently start moving while the sign is being turned in their favor ‘and while pedestrians are still crossing. The_ motorist, therefore, crosses with the crowd and not at the begin- ning or the end of the-crossing in- terval for pedestrians, When he Is| driving there Is every opportunity to notico mistakes pedestrians make and the risks they take. The most | careless pedestrians are those who | regard automobiles as Juggernauts. They don't motor cnoush Lo see them- | selles as they are. H Two Traffic Tricks. { Watch for new positions of traffic| oficers. With the increasing number | of cars on the streets new intersec- tions are coming under police super-. vision, and the driver who isn't oun 1 find himself disregard- which has sprung up ! not bad advice any- 's act at an intersection | an officer were actually taking charge of it. i Direction si s should be m hey are likely ing a stop s given by hand sively, otherwise to be mistaken for an arm heing stretched or a hand en- gaged In flicking ashes off a-cigar. Many drivers have a habit of stretch- AUTO GLASS FOR WINDSHIELDS OR moDIZS. | Instalied While You Was. | Taranto & Wasman i 1017 NEW YORK AVE. N.W. Radiators and Fenders | ANY KIND MADE OR REPAIRED. i Cores _installed in any make. 10 DIFFERENT MAKES RADIATORS, WITTSTATT'S R. and F. WORKS 819 13th. F. 6410. 1425 P, M. 743, PAIGE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR IN AMERIO out their arm for’no particul on. It makes the driver follow- take the genuine signal as a arm. ing T They’re Good Drivers. ‘There 13 much food for'thought in port that of 522 fatal accidents assachusetts in 1932 only one 1t _you|§ h sho his record is far better than that of private operators. Two Tested Tips. When the rain curtains are being used regularly for any length of time be sure to dust the body occasionally where they overlap it, otherwise the curtains will leave marks on the doors and other parts where they touch. Don’t be misl paint jobs in oft the quality of a proportion to the c seasons good palnt will ofttimes do the work at prices which may be mistaken for cheap work. Worth Remembering. If the starter motor should fall to function, and if the battery Is O. and the gears not jammed, try ground- ing the starter i the starter switch iy designed to complete a ground, or span the starter switch with some metal tool If the starter switch closes a circult In the battery wire. If the stirter motor responds the trouble is in the starter switch, If it doesn't respond, there is something wrong with the starter itself. Look first to the connections, and then see if the commutator and brushes arq clean. The smallest wire for use in an automobile should not be less than 14 B. and S. gauge, and this only in the wiring of the dash lamp, tall light or in the primary circuit of the ignition. on the prices of ons. As a rule, Job 1s in direct but in slack Observations. The Egyptian trend has already in- trenched itself In motordom. Almost any salesman will remind you that the engine runs as silently as a sphinx. Sometimes the motorist finds the comparison a little too striking. The greatest advances in automo- bile repairing are invariably recorded in the rates, Belng exclusive in motoring means driving a car in congestion without mixing fenders with the common herd. Copyright, 1923, by the Ullman Feature Bervice. SUPPOSE WOMEN SOLVING MOTOR PROBLENS Feminine Influence May Re- mold’ Entire Automobile ’ Regul_atlon. > That' woman's influence 1s already extending beyond the development of car design and appointments to & potential change in traffic ordinances, legislation and motor car regulation Is one of the outstanding motoring trends of the day. Much significance 1s belyg attached to the reports reaching the Washing- ton headquarters of the Natlonal Mo- tord Association from afliated clubs that annual meetings are bejng 3| attended by a larger percentage of women, who are taking an active dnd Intelllgent part in solving many of the problems which mere man has come to regard as “necessary evils.” It was not until women took &n active part as drivers that closed models, with all the present equip- ment now commonly regarded as standard equipment, became popular enough to mark & new era in motor- ing; and it is woman's influence which may remold the entire structure of automobile regulation. Not to Take Back Seat. As Secretary Fred Caley of the Na- tional Motorists Assoclation add: “Women have no intentions of tak ing a back seat while their husbands, sons or brothers labor for the benefiy of motoring through their club repre- sgntation. They are joining the clu themselves, because ‘they drive ca: and_know 'that thelr co-operation is needed. Many of the present condi- tions are intolerable to the woman who motors. She wants better condi- tions. And when a woman makes up her mind to get something she usually succeeds. “Fortunately, more and more wom- en are being elected to legislatures and to other public offices, which means that co-operation between woman motorists and the lawmakers Once each month you come to our place and we TIGHTEN all bolts on your engine, chassis, body and fenders— Oil all bearings and springs— Grease all cups and wheels— Eliminate all squeaks— Test and fill your battery with water— And when we say our charge for this SERVICE is only $1.50 cach time you come, are we not SAVING YOU MONEY and WORRY? DRIVE 1 and if you are pleased with our work we will remind you each month there- after to come in and “OIL UP." THE OIL-RITE COMPANY, Inc. Experts in Phene Frank. 9128 Lubrication 2028 M St. N.W. The New Paige Brougham Smart Style—Much Comfort—Fine Behavior! niceties of Paige appointment. Above all, to its FIVE passengers find utter comfort in this superbly beautiful Paige. In spite of its close- coupled smartness, the interior is amply large. Inside and out, everyneed of driver and passengers has been faultlesely anticipated. | Step inside. Here are two finely upholstered in- dividual chairs forward — inviting, restful. For greater entrance-way, the back of the near chair tilts ahead, while the entire chair moves to the left on a-concealed track. A gentle push, and the chair locks again in its original position. In the wide rear seat three ride at complete ease—com- panionably close to those in front. This steel-paneled bodyis Paige’s finest accom- plishmentin closed cars. Everyinch of the brough- am shows characterful coachwork. Deep, costly fabric upholsters sides and seats. Silvered fittings, etched dome and quarter lights, taffeta shadesand heater, match comfort with beauty. All instru- ments,including gasoline gauge,are displayed un- der central glass panel onewalnut dash. Walnut wheel and hom button, with finger-type controls, Steering column is adjustahle up or down to driver's convenience. ‘Women are particularly drawn to these notable fine behavior and ease of bandling. Its docility is delightful. The frailest woman can drive this Paige Brougham practically without a lesson. The sense of security enjoyed by Paige enthusiasts among women gives motoring a new charm—a new emancipation from the day's duties. ’ Milady's daintiest gowns are happily protected. Storm, dust, wind, are forever banished. To theater, country club, or shopping go, with never a moment's thought of consequences. Bags and clubsfor the golfing round areamply housed in rear compartment. In fact, luggage accommodations leave nothing wanting for the most extended tour,and after the longest day's and unfatigued. Observe the drive oneisfresh . v 1 salient Paige Brougham festures. Full spare tire equipment—nothing anywhere omitted, from electric pump. 3N "~But see this Paige Brougham dqluhmwpvwdu agham for yoursel, Sest yourself in it. Feel its comfort! Drive its always obedient motor. Truly, you will find it to be the finest car ever conceived for smart style, utter beera) WASHINGTON-VIRGINIA MOTORS, In “n78 Connecticut Avenue g & natural outlet for wom- -n',lx influence on motoring. “In carrying out its program.for the year the National Motorists’ sociation looks forward to much fective co-operation from the women who are finding their club work in- lol'ngletl without active participation in the local and national automobile assoclations which represent the only effective medium through Which the motoring public can carry through its lans for more satisfactory motor- NEW FUEL ECONOMIC. Ethyl Gas “Eliminates Inefficiency in Motor Machinery.” Ethyl gas, the new fuel for internal gombustion engines, which is being put on the market by the Genersl Motors through its newly organized subsidiary, General Motors Chemical Corporation, of Dayton, is said to be the result of several years of work. Engineers -have known for a long time that If the compression of the internal combustion engine could be increased, by reducing the volume of the combustion chamber, very decided and desirable increases in power and economy could be obtained. I compression, however, Wi accompanied by an objectio e “knock.” This is the same knock that is heard when present-day en- gines are carboned up, or overheated, when it is attempted to operate them Park Your With Carty Have yeur battery re- charged during the day in 8 HOURS by the new Con- stant Potential method. Save Money 1608 14th St. cre. FREE Road Maps To vi:itiEShfiners New Jersey, Northern W. Va. Marked Auto Routes with explanation of markers. All main traveled Auto Roads. And Complete Map of Washington, D. C. showin, of interest. SERVICE TIRE CO. | “Auto Tires and Accessories 1336 14th St. N.W. (3 doors below R. I Ave.) important places Why with the spark advanced and the throttle wide open. ~This “knock” is merely an audible signal of inefficiency—waste of fuel d loss of power. This same ineffls clency is present In a lesser degree when no knock is audible. “Therefor: the value of this new fuel material manufactured by Genéral Motors, is sald to lle in its ability to eliminate this inefictency and give a corre- greater economy in fuel co sponding incre in po: _— During the war Serbia lost almost 25 per cent of her total population. and Nothing we could say regard- ing the good Maxwell would match the enthusiastic praise accorded it by owners every- where. No car in the hi of motordom has made such striking progress in public confidence as has the good Maxwell in the past two years. H. B. LEARY, JR. - 1321-23 14th Street Main 4105 The Good MAXWELL VALWVE=1N=[F Women Choose This Coupe Easily handled in the maze of downtown traffic, this Buick three-passenger four cylinder coupe is ideal for a social afternoon call, a shopping trip or the various other uses that & woman’s interests demand of her car. The interior is upholstered with grey velours, set off with attractive fittings. Heavy crown fenders, drum type head Fi { and cowl lamps give a touch of added smartness to its outside appearance. 9 Above_all, the perfect dependability, characteristic of all Buick cars, women drivers. ‘BUICK MOTOR COMPANY, FLINT, MICHIGAN Ploneer Builders of Valve-in-Head Motor Cars Branches in All Principal Cities pil 1 makes this Coupe safe and certain for it NNl vae - crs e &L i | Division of General Motors Corporation El i ; i | l BUICK MOTOR COMPANY, WASHINGTON BRANCH STANLEY H. HORNER 1015 14th St. N.W. Phone Maln 5208 FLETCHER MOTOR €0. Alexandria, Va. % 14th and L Streets N.W. C. C. WATERS & SON Gaithersburg, Md. ROSSLYN MOTOR €O, Rosslyn, Va. EMERSON & ORME 1620 M Street N.W. Fhone Franklin 3860 OREM MOTOR CO. Waldorf, Md. When better automobiles are built, Buick will build them e S A L D R 0 o TS TS .

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