Mower County news (Austin, Minn.) 1920-1947
March 2, 1922 · Page 12 of 16
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\tM mmntmemm ./ /v ?V* 4 r»TT* 'W^W P-- V" fi'CV"^ "^-''v 7- -', Ve^f"' ^9 Thursday, Mar.2, 1922.Wi#v IK-Wf*! K' 'IPS MOWERCOUNTYNEWS,AUSTIN.MINN. Page Five KEEPING SPARK PLUGS CLEAN LITTLE BUG CAN DO 85 AN HOUR Grease and Mineral Dirt Accumulate .. on Exterior and Interior of the Porcelain. V..-S Many car owners do not realize the Importance of keeping the spark plugs clean. The points of the' plug seldom need cleaning, but grease and mineral dirt do accumulate on the exterior .and interior of the porcelain, so that vS'i the current passes that way Instead of jumping the gap as intended. The plugs should be kept clean or ignition troubles will result. ACCELERATOR IS SENSITIVE Novice in Driving ^Over Rough Roads r-f* Will Find Simple Foot Rest I Advantageous. The accelerator on some cars is very sensitive and the novice finds difficulty This small car, perhaps the* fastest for its size ever built, has Deen especially in proper control of the foot-throttle constructed to hold the honor place In a new motion picture by Walter driving over rough roads. A simple foot Reed, in which a transcontinental race Is to be staged. rest installed to fit the ball of the The machine is of the special build and Is about ther size of a stripped-down foot will prove advantageous. Ford. It is equipped with all the features of the big racing cars, however, including the ignition, special racing carburetor and two-speed axle. The car is geared three to one and is said, to be capable of a speed of 85 miles The Literary Farmer. an hour. Sign on a truck farm: "Truth Eddie Hefferman, expert mechanic and noted racing driver, who was forced crushed to earth will rise again, but to retire from the racing game because of injuries, spent several weeks «'ettin~ vegetables will die. So be careful the car in shape. with your feet." SAMSON CHEVROLET $725:00 MODEL "15" LIGHT TRUCK F. O. B. Austin BUY TRANSPORTATION VALUE NOW There are three factors you must consider in buying motor trucks. First the work for which the truck is to be used. Second the first cost of the truck. Third the operating E will have on exhibition at the Automobile expense. *oS Show for the first time in Austin, the new v-fe'l Samson trucks are built in two sizes—a light truck for Superior Chevrolet Touring Car complete. rapid hauling and delivery service—not too small for bulky loads and not too large for smaQ quick trips, and a Among the new things you will otice will be a large truck for heavy hauling service. No matter what new body which has more comfortable seats. The your business, one of these Samson trucks will fit into Steering Column shortened, placing steering wheel in your transportation requirements. better position. New Gasoline Tank. An Improved Samson trucks represent more real value for the money Top of the one-man type fitted with trim looking Gypsy invested than you can find in any other truck on the Curtains. A new emergency Hand Controlled Brake market today. Only tremendous manufacturing facilities Lever taking the brake away from the clutch pedal. in modern plants fitted with the latest labor-saving New type front and rear axles. Improved Spring, improvements machinery and enormous manufacturing resources make these prices possible. which make the New Chevrolet a Sturdier Car, more comfortable to ride in, more convenient to The driver's seat is located well forward so that the drive and at the same price of $525.00 F. O. B. Factory weight of the truck and load are evenly distributed on completely equipped. both front and rear wheels. Excessive wear and strain on any one or set of parts is thereby eliminated. The same size pneumatic tires used on all wheels gives the We will also show the Four Cylinder Buick Touring greatest possible mileage on each casing. Car and Sedan and Six Cylinder Buick Touring Car. A comparison of Samson trucks in points of construction Make our Booth your headquarters. in original cost, in operating cost and in fitness for your work, will convince you of Samson superiority. You can pay for Samson trucks while you are using them. Garage Co. Call on us for a demonstration of Samson transportation value now. Samson trucks can be furnished with complete electrical equipment of the highest type. 508-510 North Main Street Austin, Minnesota :tn SAHSC* Erdman Garage Co. 508-510 NORTH MAIN STREET' THE SAMSON TRACTOR COMPANY IS A DIVISION OF IIS GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION sli