Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - May 1, 1920, Winnipeg, Manitoba Automobile Section saturday May t o m to ril3d As charioteer of City getting ready for races a Speed events on May Twenty fourth stirring up much enthusiasm. By Ray de Ator. In a search for dope on the Auto fixed for May me writer in its some of the centres of Active on a recent afternoon. At the motor company s Imp George was discovered y away at an ancient one. Which he is fixing for urn Elev race. It certainly was an but George was very in and expects to Malse a showing in this race. The next revealed Kellogg who is playing evidently by having ies s than three cars in course of preparation. His test horse is the big Packard which looks like a Winner. Kellog is determined to beat Haw key or Eta Wood has a Likely looking con tender in Al Johnon of Elm Sheet me als. Who has a swell looking Chalmers six All fixed up in racing Bartlett has two a Stock car and one a special with 10-Valvc head which he says has a record of to Miles per hour. Sumo the Speedway garage also putting us Trust in Fords and will enter in both the big free for All and the Spe Cial Ford race. Hawkey will be met this year on equal terms by one entry at least. Rowland manager of the coca company is entering a Hudson Sis speedy Jensen is by no Means speedy in imparting information. Quite the reverse. It is believed however that Sterling garage will be represented by a High powered four Cylinder racing car which much is expected. Passing along Portage Avenue later Mother very ancient one Lunger was observed evidently out for a trial trip. It was beautifully fixed up with old License plates am other junk and carried a rudder Tail but withal was making very Good time along the Avenue and causing quite a a commotion not a Little noise. One of Winnipeg s leading motor mechanics is fixing up a. Peerless four which will be driven by George Richards known to the fraternity As Oldfield. George is not scotch but he waited until the prize list was published before he. Started to get his car in shape but now that he is cd the Job he will be certain to Start a car that will be beat. Certainly evidence of a great enthusiasm and preparation. Bill Moore says he is ail ready with his tractor and drays to get the track Ici shape All he wants is a couple of Fine Days in succession. 1670 water 1920 gasoline Trio Hundred and fifty years ago most of the traffic to and from lower fort carry was by water. Today it is gasoline thai Laspes most of the visitors there and Oil s Victory Over water As a Means of transit is marked by the motor country club now housed within the ancient vails. The photograph Sho ivs the Fine motor Road leading up to the country club inside the fort enclosure. The Wall shown in the background is on the Bank of the River which will be alive on monday with replicas of the Early Craft which plied its currents. The map indicates where motorists can Park their cars to witness the arrival of the Hudson s Bay company s brigade which will disembark at this spot. Ford steering device to be demonstrated tuesday a Public demonstration of. The safety first steering device for Ford cars will take place tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock in front of the premises of consolidated motors Ltd., Portage Avenue East. The device if made in Winnipeg and has received very High recommendations. It will be put to severe tests tuesday after noon. All parts of car require attention when the engine runs Well there i is a temptation to let everything else go. But such matters As drag gang brakes May absorb Power and continue to do so. A.11 season without attracting attention. Hence it. Is Wise to test for such trouble. With the oar on jacks turn one wheel to Sec if the Brake drags then try the other. If either or both drag the brakes Sli Ould immediately be adjusted. Tires should be examined for minor cuts and bruises slight re pairs now May save Large Bills later. Begin your season by having your when you re out of matches and want a smoked try this what car Otu net has not at some time been in the position of wanting a and yet finding his pockets empty Ujj matches in this emergency Drivers May be glad to Arnou that by waging a bit of waste in gasoline and laying it close to the sparking Points of one of the plugs which has re moved from the. Engine for the the material Mill ignite when the engine is turned Over. But lacking Thea it is easy to purpose in that it keeps the lubricant make a Boot cutting the material in and the water out and imitation leather or imitation to fit and then j leather being Waterproof is perhaps sewing the Boot serves a double i even better than th3 real leather. Tires properly t Hera so. And keep boots add to the life of motor Springs one of the us Eiful methods conserving the life of the Springs is to cover them with boots of leather or imitation. Many Supply stores carry Spring boots in a fair Maiure of Acme Magneto and electrical co., Ltd. We have in Stock Over electrical parts for replacement service our repair shop is equipped Frith Worth of special electrical equipment which enables us to Supply Superior service genuine parts service station and distributors for electric Auto Lite Splitdorf a a ignition Berling Sumter Dixie Swiss Webster lighting and ignition equipment. Parts in Stock to fit we Vinghouse Connecticut retry Delco Bendix drive. 276 fort Street. Opposite orpheus. Squeak or too often the Amateur Motorist and by Amateur i mean one whose motor knowledge extends no further into the vitals of a car than the place to put in Gas and often an Amateur Motorist will hear a squawk and decide in his Wisdom of that s a rim and let it go. Now the difference in sound in a rim squeak and a rear Axle Loose key squawk is Plain enough to the experienced ear but enough similar to deceive the beginner. A rim squeak is harmless of course. But there is an infallible method of telling whether the sound is a squeak or a squawk the rim squeak is recurrent and regular. The key squawk Only occurs when sudden and heavy loads Are put on the Axle and usually after skidding troubles Are now overcome fifty cent of the skidding troubles of a few years ago have been according to statistics on sure you can Flint it yourself this week we delivered to the finishes finishes motor accidents during the last. Five or ten years. Although Smas Hups from have increased clue perhaps to Tate increased number of automobiles in use in recent years fewer accidents have occurred As a result of the this is the More general use of non skid tread tires by the motorists of today. No Driver who believes in playing Safe should ride without non skid tires no matter Liow fair the weat her predictions inlay Ibe barring even the frequent possibility Olf showers at Many seasons the year streets Are frequently wet As a result of water Wing on activities and from other causes and Many a Chance Accident can Ibe prevented by the. Use of a safety first motor trucks sure you can Flint it yourself. Eight live colors to choose Blue Green n Cream yellow Brown red. Be delighted with the result. Just apply a coat or a Lew hours of interesting work a a Dollar or two rid a you won t even buying a new effects finishing varnish 3 cars were original finish is not scratched or Especto top afro seat dressing and durability to mohair and leather Ai nites our uus colors and waterproofs. Dries in fifteen and never softens with heat. Orsage by hardware and accessory dealers everywhere also by notre Dame East o. Limited phone m. 9381 these features make them popular the Stewart is a real truck from the ground up designed by truck engineers built in a Plant that does nothing but make trucks. Notice these Stewart features included., in every one of the five models Oil less bushings doing away with 35 grease cups and the time filling them heavy truck axles cast tank Radiator front bumper rebound Spring plates internal gear drive Axle delivering More than 92% of the engine Power to the rear wheels. These Are some of the features that make stewarts popular. 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