Word: motorize
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...substance, a compound of phenol and formaldehyde, was shown, possessing strength, resisting heat, chemicals and electricity, possessing permanent color and finish. It was shown molded in gorgeous beads, rings, pendants, watch charms, necktie gauds; into smoking pipes, cigar holders like amber, glowing cane knobs, translucent manicure sets; into durable motor fittings, telephone instruments, tool handles...
...electric spark administered, the dust exploded. Perhaps it was a new clue to the solution of the fuel problem. Chemist W. A. Noel of the Department had hit upon it when the carriage of his model grain elevator was blown to the top of its shaft like a motor piston and wrecked, by the spontaneous combustion of dust accumulated in the shaft. His major problem now is elimination of the unburned residue after each explosion. He believes waste dusts from mills and factories may some day drive multicylindered motor cars...
Meantime, wondering what fates were befalling their husbands, the great hunter's daughters-in-law, Mrs. Theodore Jr. and Mrs. Kermit Roosevelt, distributed their eight children among three grandmothers, and set sail for Europe, whence by ship, rail and motor and with a special guide they will follow their husbands' trail into Kashmir. There, a happy rendezvous; then perhaps a joint hunt for museum specimens of the long-haired tiger...
...motor game" is much less seasonal than formerly, owing to the higher proportion of closed cars now manufactured. This is one reason why this fall production-records of the leading makers are holding up so well...
When asked how long the reduction of motor prices and the expansion of sales can be kept up, Detroit answers: "Forever!" Thus far, at least, Detroit has been right in its optimism. However, in more jaundiced and possibly less informed quarters, doubt on this score is frequently expressed; but it will not do to overlook the many refinements and economies possible with increased production. An example is in car-painting. The adoption of cellulose finish combinations now makes it possible to paint a car and turn it out within 24 hours. Even the Cadillac, which formerly took four...