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That snow-bound roads are a case for assault.
That some people face with horror the prospect of tipping in every direction.
That Governor-General Chang Tso-lin, of Manchuria, is a mechanical transport enthusiast.
That the undertype is often overloaded, But that it appears to stand up remarkably well under such treatment.
That, as the next war will undoubtedly be "in the air," a reduction of naval expenditure is a fairly sensible proposaL
That the huge Erie steam navvy propelled itself Irons King's Cross station up to and on to its stand at the Agricultural Hall.
Of the automatic convertible -body which can be changed into an ambulance or a hearse to suit the convenience of theapassengers.
That America wants to reduce the size of fleets, but that most vehicle makers would like to see them enlarged—vehiAe fleets, of course.
An adverse comment on the trough-watering .idea foa steamers, on the ground that it might prolong the reign—and the rein—of the horse.
On the contrary, unqualified approval from a small boy who has misguided predilectionsfor wearing out his boots in a certain way during frosty weather.
Additionally, a paean of praise from •a chiar old lady who has the Iubricational welfare ofour feathered friends at heart.
From a steam wagon driver, strong disapproval of the idea. He says that he generally finds the roadside hostelry can provide all the water hi a wagon needs. He has not much use for that form of refreshment himself.
That, from a journalistic point of view, the article on steam -wagon watering was, at any rate, something of a " scoop."
That there are a certain number of "missing links" in the country bus services. This is not intended, -however, as a reflection on the personnel of these very efficient concerns.
That our esteemed contributor, Capt. Lyon Thomson, has many accomplishments of which we were aware, but we -had not suspected him of a penchant for Latin verse.
That the arrangement of the four rear wheels on the semi-trailer illustrated in our last week's issue bears a striking resemblance to that on the Erhardt tractor, as used by the German army. Of sweeping claims for motor brushes. That good glands rejuvenate old steamers.
That the bane of the steamer is the open door.
That it's a difficult task'nowadays to find a decent crust.
The macadam road saying "tar tar" to its new rivals.
Of the " riddle of the sands " in certain street gullies. .
That you cannot dodge the Dodge method of chassis display.
That the way to the heart of a steamer is through its firebox.
That some of the new pattern rollers may crush opposition.
That some of the latest road material mixersform a concrete example of progress.
That road waves are sometimes felt more distinctly and seen more clearly late at night.
That there are enough road rollers at the Show to give nervous old ladies a nightmare.
That the success of the Lord Mayor's Show depends greatly on grit-50 tons of it, in fact.
That the complete title of the municipal Show is almost enough to scare intending visitors.
That some heavy-vehicle designers were seen shaking their heads sadly over some of the exhibits at the car Show.
That greater appreciation should have been displayed at Mr. H. G. Burford's enterprise in putting the first front-wheel brakes on a, British motor coach.
That, of course, -we did mention something about front-wheel brakes in our issue of July 19th—but modesty 'forbids!
That, instead of that model "tipper," the Leyland people might have put their " 8 " chassison the stand at the heavy Show. It would have created a vacuum in the Annexe.