THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925.
AN OBJECT LESSON TO BOOTLEGGERS.
BOOTLEGGE
THIS IS A RESUL FOR YOUR PROOFOR
SPEED MANIAC.
GOES 10 MILES AN HOUR,
The first automobile accident ocoured in 1802' when Richard Trevethlok, speeding at the rate of 10 miles an hour, lost control of his steam carriage and wreck- ed a fonce along the road.
This accident caused the people to demand that no steam carriagee should be allowed to run at large. and so the beginnings of a system for putting cars on rails was, mado.
England in 1896 had a law.pro- hibiting any power propelled. vehicle to travel over the high- wayat, a higher speed than four miles an hour, and further requir od that the vehiclo be preceded by a man carrying a red flag..
Character
To be eligible for sale by a Dodge Brothers Dealer, a product must first prove its com- petency for exceptional service.
Graham Brothers Trucks proved this com- petency years ago and are proving it more emphatically than ever today. First in the world in the 14
field, and among the leaders in the 1 ton, these sturdy trucks"are capably supporting the priceless reputation of Dodge Brothers Dealers-for selling ONLY products of indisputable merit,
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR COMPANY,
LIMITED.
33, WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD
HAPPY VALLEY.
GRAHAM BROTHERS
SOLD
BY
DODGE BROTHERS
TRUCKS DEALERS EVERYWHERE
MADE AT DETROIT AND AT ONTARIO, CANADA.
The Practical Reasons
for Tyre Superiority
ALL the essentials of so-
perior tyre performance
are combined in the Firestone
Cord.
The tread compound is exceedingly touh, wearing" down 'ovenly and very slowly: The body of the tyre is sturdi
ly constructed of ply úpoa piv
of gum-dipped cords, each card completely insulated in live rubber; and internal friction, the usual cause of premature "tyre failure is prevented.
And the Firestone Cord
possesses
more than dur-
ability. Safety is assured by the many angles of the cross and square tread, while its pliant, flexible body protects the car and adds unusual comfort to motoring.
Most Miles per Dollar
.Central 1246 or 1247.
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO. LTD.
33, Wong Noi Chung Road, (Happy Valley
Firestone
Bootleggers, this is a result of your product," read a large placard on a wrecked automobile pulled through the streets of Des Moines, la. on orders of the Chief of Police shown in the inset above. In the car, which was said by the chief to have been wrecked. because of a liquor party, rode a policeman.and a figure wearing a death's head, brandish- ing aloft two bottles Cavendar says he intends to repeat his "object parade avery time a car is wrecked, adding to the placard the names of those who sold the liquor.
BALLOON TYRES.
POPULAR WITH MOTOR CYCLISTS.
NEW MARINE MOTOR.
SIX-CYLINDER AILSA'
CRAIG.
During recent years several The extraordinary
way in which balloon tyres have jumped British makes of marine motors into favour for light cars has have standardised two-cylinder] been one of the most outstanding and four-cylinder units of abbut features of the motoring world. 10 h.p., markets at very moderate) Just lately the Ailsa It now seems likely that history prices. will repeat itself in the motor Craig Motor Company have given eyele movement, for although bal- the lead in a new direction by loon tyres for motor cycles were standardising also a six-cylinder only introduced at the beginning engine rated at 16/20 h.p. This of the season they are already be is marketed either with or without coming very popular. Those who reduction gear, so as to be suit- thought that they would be un-ablo for pleasure and commercial
for suitable
solo machines work and for use as an auxiliary been.
proved to be in comparatively large shiling. wrong for u straight-sided craft. balloon tyre, such as the Dunlop, does not appear to possess any disadvantages to outweigh the: extraordinarily improved comfoft which is obtained in comparison with the old type high pressure tyre.
have
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Unfortunately, many manu-
factures of motor cycles find a A heavy rubber band or place difficulty in fitting these balloor of inner tube, may be found use- tyres owing to the absence of fu, in holding the handles of a clearance between the Torks, pair of pliers so the jaws will while a balloon tyre on the rear grip an auto part while work is wheel is apt to come unpleasantly being done on another part in close to the back chain. This conjunction with the first does not apply to all makes, for on" Matchiess" motor cycles for oxample, it is possible to fit the fullsize Dunlop balloon tyres without any alteration whatever! being necessary apart from the provision of the special straight- ided rims. This is due to the fact that "Matchless" machines have always had very wide forks and an unusually wide rear chain line, since the makers long ago recognised that these features considerably improved the lateral stiffiness of the frame and so made for better steering both for solo and sidecar work.
It is interesting to note that Messrs. H. Collier & Sons, Ltd.. 44-43. Plumstead Road, Plum- steed, SE. 18, are, now recom- tyres un- mending balloon reservedly for their machines, and are backing up this racome mendation by fitting "all their competition machines according- ly. For example, the three "Matchloss" motor cycles which won Gold Medals in the recent A.C.U. Six Days' Stock Machine Trial were balloon fitted, and the riders reported that the increased comfort helped considerably towards the gaining of first class awards.
When a funnel is not avail- able, an easy way to fill the storage battery is by placing the screw driver over the holo and pouring the water slowly. along the shank. The tool will direct the water into the battery without spilling:
The car can be kept from run- ning into the end wall of your" garage if a bumper is set on the floor a short distance from the Wall. The log may be nailed down so as to make the bumper. permanent.
THE NEW 1926-4.94 H.P. MODEL P.
TRIUMPH
There is an improved clutch, new front brake and many other improvements. This augmented and comp ste specification will make this popular an famous Model even more popular and famous, 1926 Modals have arrived.
TRIUMPH 494 TYFL P Am Deve
THE FINEST VALUE IN THE WORLD. STOCK CARRIED.
Alex Ross. & Co., (China) Ltd.
BANK OF CHINA BUILDING, HONGKONG,
"Why Dincha Look After That
Car, Like I Told You ?
66 NOW I
I gotta stick around the old house all summer - just because you neglected to get the machine fixed up with a new top
etc., etc.
Will you be complaining this way in a couple of months, or will you drive around to-day to our Service Station and leave your car to be thoroughly overhaulid? We'll gui antee to do it at minimum cost and maximum satisfaction.
The DRAGON MOTOR Co., Ltd.
Expert and Constant European Supervision Telephone Central 1246 or 1247.