Evening Star Newspaper, September 23, 1928, Page 60

| 0 Curfew for Stores To Close Confuses District Autoist * AUTO EQUIPMENT FACES BIG SEASON Record Demand Expected by, Trade During This Au- tumn and Winter. The automotive equipment industry faces the Autumn and Winter of 1928 and 1929 with the comfortable certainty that there will be the greatest demand for motor vehicle transportation the United States has ever known. A simi- lar situation is developing in South America, which, of course, is cheering news for the export trade. Coupled with these two factors is the third construc- tive element that never has business in the United States been less perturbed nor more serene in the faoe of what promises to be one of the most intense Erosmenual campaigns in American istory. This is the opinion of B. W. ner of the Automotive Equipment Association. “The only two possible economic dis- turbing factors seem to be measurably under control,” said Mr. Ruark. “The Federal Reserve banks are taking def- inite steps to regulate the flow of money into the security markets so as to guar- antee a sufficient surplus for the Au- tumn movement of agricultural prod- ucts and for the cash requirements for manufacture and distribution of indus- trial products. 'Unemployment is not definitely on the increase, and more thought and effort seem to be given to this subject now than was the case last Spring, especially by those official agencies in the best position to solve the problem. Problems Being Studied. “The intensive study which is now under way of the problems of the whole- seler and the sales efficiency of the re- tailer have proceeded far enough to in- dicate that the wholesaler is fulfilling an economic function and is apt to be & permanent element in the scheme of distribution, while, on the other hand, the retailer who adopts sound mer- chandising methods is less menaced by the chain store than was thought to be the case a year ago. “Competition and various changes which are taking place in distribution are naturally creating the demand for new methods in some instances and im- proved methods in others. The whole- saler and the retailer who are thought- ful, alert and energetic will adapt them- selves quickly to these new requirements and derive greater profits from their volume this Autumn and Winter. Future of Aviation Bright. “Aviation is quietly gathering a tre mendous momentum, and a sharp i crease in the number of planes manu- factured and miles flown can be looked for by Spring. In the meantime the automotive equipment industry has & breathing space in which to study the requirements of this coming business and to arrange the service of supply to meet them. Aviation is already furnish- ing automotive equipment business at seven points in the United States and two in Canada, with several other ter- ritories offering promise of development in the near future. The principal need &t present is for more airports, built and maintained according to Governmeat aeronautical standards. Airports bear the same relation to progress in avia- tion that hard roads had to automo- biles. “The steady progress in the building or extension of hard-surface roads in the last year has made it certain that the Autumn and Winter of 1928 and 1929 will see the greatest volume of touring this country has ever known. This will create a new all-year-around ' demand for service equipment and re- placement parts which the industry should definitely - eultivate and for which it should ke prepared. Save-a-Life Campaigns. “The save-a-life campaigns will be vigorously extended in a number of States, and in addition to greatly pro- moting pullic safety have produced in 11 States in six service items alone a volume of sales running considerably above $5,000,000. Twenty States and two Canadian provinces are in early prospect for similar campaigns. New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania are to hold a second campaign, and it is not unlikely that the movement, once it becomes completely national, will also become a permanent annual affair. “With every line of automotive equip- ment showing a gain of nearly 25 per cent during June, 1928, over the preced- ing months of the year, the total money value for export shipments during the first half exceeded $67,000,000 for just 12 lines, and including sales in other roducts and classifications which are legitimately automotive. “Coming into the last half of the year, the South American markets will swing heavily into the buying column for American export.” ADJUSTMENT.S NEEDED BEFORE STARTING TOUR Autoists Give Pertinent Hints to Insure Satisfactory Performance of Car During Trip. Now that touring has become a year- round proposition, the American motor- ist who wants to place pleasure, safety and comfort beside him in his motor tour and banish the little worries that usually accompany the average auto- mobile trip will check up mechanical adjustments and replacements and take care of servicing details before starting, according to B. W. Ruark, commissioner of the Automotive Equipment Asso- ciation. In listing the adjustments and serv- icing recommended before a touring trip Commissioner Ruark points out that they are for the most part simple and inexpensive, although vitally essen- tial. The most important things which should be done are: Motor should be free of carbon and valves should be properly seated and adjusted; if spark plugs have been used over 10,000 miles, put in, a new set be- fore starting; examine fan belt and re- place if badly worn or stretched, and carry a spare fan belt to boot; flush and clean radiator; examine all lights, being sure that ail are burning, and carry an extra set of bulbs; change oil in crank case; have all shackles and spring clips tightened and replace worn shackle bolts and bushings; have steer- ing thoroughly tested and adjusted, re- placing all worn parts; have generator charge rate adjusted; have distilled water added to storage battery; replace battery cable if worn or corroded; be sure car is thoroughly lubricated; have ignition distributor points cleaned and adjusted; be sure horn is properly ad- Jjusted, for a good loud horn is a tour- ing essential; be sure windshield clean- er is properly operating; check tires and be sure that they are in proper condition and correctly inflated; dress top to protect from sun and weather if touring in the Southwest. Look Out for Leaks. Hissing noises may be leaks in the exhaust connections caused by a clogged muffier. A clogged muffler means bad pressure on the engine. In- cidentally, it is frequently more eco- nomical to replace muffiers than to re- pair or clean them. Watch Accelerator. Check up on the accelerator occa- sionally to make sure it returns the throttle in the idling position. Some- times the accelerator spring weakens and allows the throttle to remain part- iy open when it should be tightly closed. L Joe Harrington, local tor, was motorin: night. last Saturday ing all the b their shops. remained open. A leaky carburetor means leaking gasoline and a still bigger pocketbook leak. 1. C. BARBER MOTOR CO. 2917 14th St—Columbia 18 (Cor. 14th and Columbia Rd.) Inspect Low Part of Car. What is the lowest part of your car? Check up on this and then make a note of it for future reference. The next time you strike a rutted road or bad detour the lowest part of your car is apt to take some pounding from the road and you should have this part checked up on at the first garage beyond the detour or bad road. A quick check-up may save you repair bills or a break- down or accident later on. 1 hack inspec- g through Pana, About 9 o’clock the scream of a siren was heard. Pulling up to the curb, Harriman waited for the fine engines. Five minutes elapsed and none came. The siren was a curfew, call- usiness men to close Only the drug stores ‘PHE SUNDAY STAR. WASHAINGTON.™T.” T SEPTEVBER operation with organized advertising interests for the removal of post-mor- tem circus posters, weather-beaten pla- cards, signs attached to trees, and itin- erant, abandoned, unkempt non-stand- ard signs; screening of —objectionable rubbish dumps and prohibiting the es- | tablishment of new dumping_ grounds in the sight of main highways; relo- cating billboards that may be so placed as to obscure street and highway inter- sections or scenic vistas and attractive spots; planting of attractive flowers, shrubs and trees wherever possible; educating heedless motor car occu- pants not to throw refuse onto the highway or litter beauty spots with debris. BEAUTIFY ROADS IN CALIFORNIA Auto Club Sponsors a Cam- paign to Improve Appear- 1t is pointed out by the big motoring ance of Highways. organization that many millions of dol- 4 Jars already have been spent in bring- A State-wide campaign to clean up|ing California’s highway system to its and beautify the roadsides of California | present high standard, and that a fu- has been launched under the leader-|ture program of road development, ex- ship of the Automobile Club of South-|tending over the next 10 years, in- ern California, and the response by |volves hundreds of millions more. Vvarious communities so far indicates| Records of the touring bureau of the that a decided improvement will be|organization show that the majority of noted by tourists next Summer. the visitors come to California to view Under the plan civic organizations, |its four national parks, five national women's clubs, newspapers and officials | monuments, 19 natural forests, the high of the various communities are in-|Sierras, the far-famed beaches, or- trusted with the job of “setting their | chards, vineyards, flowers and scenic at- own houses in order.” tractions generally. If the scenic Briefly, the campaign contemplates | beauty is allowed to suffer from neglect, the removal of untenanted, dilapidated |argues the club, the hundreds of thou- shacks; painting, cleaning and other- | sand motor tourists who visit the State wise improving fruit stands, food sta-|annually will cease to come. ‘The cam- tions, gasoline and repair shops; co-|paign is based on economic and busi- 1., AND UP F.0.B.DETROIT = N YO ness reasons for not only keeping the roadsides clean and wholesome but in California’s motor vehicle laws were discussed at a preliminary session of a motor vehicle conference intrusted with the job of overhauling the State traffic col ments to the 1929 Legislature. ered are included a division of motor vel compulsory brake tests, requiring pe- destrians to walk on left side of high- way on open road, and strengthening Jaw requiring officers to patrol open highway and not conceal themselves. California and other organizations in- terested in traffic took prominent part in which will be held prior to the meet- ing of the Legislature. vee Special Exhibif- ( costing $3.U . the same vifa/ elements erating in New York City. 73, T98=PART 4" Ten Brake Checks. If you are having trouble with the brakes in your automobile or truck, check up on_ the following things: (1) Inspect the lining—it may need adjusting or perhaps it has worn so thin it needs replacing; (2) the lining may be coated with grease and should be cleaned; (3) foreign particles may be preventing the lining from seating properiy against the drum; (4) hard linings sometimes become glazed. and the glaze should be removed; (5) the bands may be out of round; (6) the drums may be out of true, scored, or worn thin; (7) equalization may be faulty, and should be adjusted: (8) the release springs may be weak, broken or lost; (9) the linkage may be rusty or frozen, or be interfering with the chassis; (10) pull rods may interfere r_the rods of the beautifying them. 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