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��Folding Steering-Wheel Locks Auto- mobile and Makes It Easy to Get Out

THE latest comfort-giving automobile accessory consists of a folding steer- ing-wheel which performs the dual purpose of making it easy for the driver to get into his seat and of locking the car in place so that it cannot be steered if thieves should attempt to make off with it. Folding steering-wheels are not new; neither are steering wheels that can be locked. However, the combination of the two is a new idea of greater simplicity than two sep- arate devices.

Instead of the entire wheel sliding about the top of the post as in most folding wheels, the one shown is hinged at opposite points. The rear half may be swung down and under to permit the driver to stand erect between his seat and the wheel instead of having to slide into his seat.

�����This picture shows the side window being fitted to the automobile body

��Showing how the windows are stowed to prevent rattling when not in use

��Carrying Automobile Sedan Parts Without Rattling

MANY of the convertible sedan auto- mobile bodies carry the side window and door sashes in pockets in the body sides and doors. The result is consider- able car rattle, especially when the car is traveling over rough roads. To offset these difficul- ties, several manufacturers are making the glass panels integral with the frames so that they may be entirely removed and placed in a wider and roomier 1 compartment back of the rear ' seat, as shown in one of the ac- companying illustrations.

��Here is a new combination folding steer- ing-wheel and steering-lock for your car

��Liberty Motor- Cycle to be Worthy Follower of Liberty Airplanes

WELL, we have the Liberty engines, the Liberty airplanes, and the Liberty motor-trucks. Now we are going to have Liberty motor-cycles. The motor- cycle is one of the most important factors to the intelligence departments on ac- count of its speed, handiness, and ability to go where an automobile cannot. Ac- cordingly arrangements are being com- pleted to standardize them and turn them out in vast numbers, like other necessaries.

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