One of the Practical Uses of the Automobile -- Decmber 21, 2014

The Waterless (air-cooled) Knox automobile was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. I like the name Waterless Knox. It reminds me of a Doctor Seuss character. This image, of a Knox truck comes from Outing Magazine, November, 1911.  The driver would have a good view forward.  Note that there are no mirrors and no windshield. 

Knox Patrol Wagon -- October 26, 2014

The Waterless (air-cooled) Knox automobile was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. I like the name Waterless Knox. It reminds me of a Doctor Seuss character. This image, of a Knox police patrol wagon, is from Scientific American, 01-January-1905. Be sure to click on the image to see a larger version.

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Madison Bumgarner defeated the Royals 5-0, pitching a complete game shutout.  The Giants lost Thursday in Kansas City and Friday in San Francisco, bot won Saturday night.  The Giants lead the series 3-2. 

The Waterless Knoxmobile -- September 29, 2014

The Waterless (air-cooled) Knox automobile was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. I like the name Waterless Knox. It reminds me of a Doctor Seuss character. This ad, for the Waterless Knoxmobile, is from Scientific American, 05-April-1902. Be sure to click on the image to see a larger version.

"A Business, Pleasure and Touring Car Combined."  "A great hill climber and very speedy due to its powerful eight horse power engine." 

A Hat for Every Occasion -- October 30, 2013

I like the Automobile Hat.  From the 16-May-1915 New York Tribune. 

Waterless Knox #17 -- September 30, 2013

The Waterless (air-cooled) Knox automobile was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. I like the name Waterless Knox. It reminds me of a Doctor Seuss character. This ad, for Knox autos, is from Country Life, July, 1907.  Be sure to click on the image to see a larger version.

It says the Knox "will take you anywhere you want to go, as fast as you dare drive." 

Knox Hats #4 -- November 30, 2012

 

 "Novel Straw Hats" An ad from the 10-December-1905 San Francisco Call. I like wearing hats. 

It stormed during the night.  The power went out about 3am.  I noticed the clock flashing about 5:20am.  

I had taken the day off, so I got some Christmas shopping done at Hillsdale.  Then I drove over 92 to Bay Books in Half Moon Bay and did more.  It rained the whole time.  

Waterless Knox #16 -- October 30, 2012

The Waterless (air-cooled) Knox automobile was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. I like the name Waterless Knox. It reminds me of a Doctor Seuss character. This ad, for Knox autos, is from Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, 07-July-1904.  Be sure to click on the image to see a larger version. 

I like "The Car that Obviates the Tow."  The ad touts the car's value for doctors, who needed a dependable ride.  

Waterless Knox #15 -- September 30, 2012

The Waterless (air-cooled) Knox automobile was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. I like the name Waterless Knox. It reminds me of a Doctor Seuss character. This ad, for a Knox three ton truck, is from The Cycle and Automotive Trade Journal, January 1906.  Be sure to click on the image to see a larger version. 

Waterless Knox #14 -- June 28, 2012

From the 06-January-1907 San Francisco Call.  Golden Gate Avenue was San Francisco's original Auto Row. 

The latest addition to the Knox family of the air-cooled variety, the model H Knox waterless 25-30 horsepower automobile, has arrived at the sales rooms of the Mobile Carriage Company. It is one of the most pleasing cars of the 1907 models.  The power plant is under the hood, thoroughly and completely accessible, and the cylinders are cooled by the direct and patented Knox system of grooved pins.

The main points in the specifications are: Four cylinders, 4 3/8 x 4 3/4 inches; selective sliding gear transmission, shaft drive and bevel gear, three speeds forward and one reverse, 102-inch wheel
base, 50-inch tread, 32 inch by 4 tires, jump spark ignition; weight 2250 pounds.

The car will easily seat five persons and can develop a speed of forty-five miles per hour.

This is the. car that Vice President Wright of the Knox Company drove from Springfield. Mass. to New York, a distance of 600 miles, in nineteen hours and thirty-six minutes without a stop.  The performance was. exceedingly creditable when the condition of the Eastern roads at this time of the year is considered.

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The Supreme court upheld most of the provisions of Obamacare. I was not confident that it was going to survive.

Water-Cooled Knox #2 -- December 1, 2011

From the 17-October-1909 San Francisco Call.

Knox Hats #3 -- December 22, 2010

"Knox Hats Make Splendid Xmas Gifts." An ad from the 18-December-1908 San Francisco Call. I like wearing hats.

It rained a bit in the morning. The sun came out in the afternoon.

Waterless Knox #13 -- November 21, 2010

The Waterless (air-cooled) Knox automobile was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. I like the name Waterless Knox. It reminds me of a Doctor Seuss character. This ad is from the 25-March-1907 Salt Lake Herald.

Yesterday we went to 5 o'clock mass for the Feast of Christ the King. It was raining when we got to Good Shepherd. After a while, we saw flashes of lightning and heard some loud thunderclaps. We had strong winds and hail during the night. There was supposed to be more of the same during the day today, but it was sunny and cold.

We could see the lights of the crab boats in a line offshore.

Waterless Knox #12 -- October 16, 2010

The Waterless (air-cooled) Knox automobile was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. I like the name Waterless Knox. It reminds me of a Doctor Seuss character. This ad for the Model H is from the 24-March-1907 New York Sun. It says "You can tour on the hottest day of a tropical summer" but "you cannot overheat the Model 'H'."

The Giants beat the Phillies 4-3 in the first game of the National League Championship series. It was not the pitching duel people kept talking about. The 9th inning was very stressful. I'm happy.

Waterless Knox #11 -- September 15, 2010

The Waterless (air-cooled) Knox automobile was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. I like the name Waterless Knox. It reminds me of a Doctor Seuss character. As I mentioned in an earlier post, how many car ads today would use the word "obviate"?

This ad is from the 01-May-1904 San Francisco Call.

Waterless Knox #10 -- August 22, 2010

The Waterless (air-cooled) Knox automobile was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. I like the name Waterless Knox. It reminds me of a Doctor Seuss character. This ad for the "thoughtful" Model H is from the 07-April-1907 New York Sun.

Waterless Knox #9 -- July 23, 2010

The Waterless (air-cooled) Knox automobile was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. I like the name Waterless Knox. It reminds me of a Doctor Seuss character. This 1905 ad is from a wonderful site called Vintage Ad Browser: http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/

Waterless Knox #8 -- June 26, 2010

The Waterless (air-cooled) Knox automobile was manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. I like the name Waterless Knox. It reminds me of a Doctor Seuss character. This 1905 ad is from a wonderful site called Vintage Ad Browser: http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/

It was very wet every morning this week except today. We went to Burlingame where it was actually warm. It was nice to get back to the fog.

Knox Hats #2 -- April 29, 2008

When I first looked, I found the illustration confusing. Was the younger man hypnotizing the bearded guy? Or flashing some kind of mysterious ray? Then I figured it out.

Last night we were watching the Giants game and the lights flicker and I lost my internet connection. At the ballpark, the lights and the scoreboard went out. Some of the lights on the bridge did, too.

The Giants have demoted Barry Zito to the bullpen. He's been having troubles.

The Waterless Knox #7 - February 20, 2008

A Waterless Knox fire patrol car. From Cassier's Magazine, November, 1908.

Water-cooled Knox #1 -- January 20, 2008

The 1910 Knox Model R, with a four cylinder, 40 horsepower engine. In 1908, Knox switched from air-cooled to water-cooled engines.

We had a nice weekend. Saturday we took a drive to Half Moon Bay and visited Bay Books. We went to Five O'Clock mass. We went to "RO'STA QUERIA" for supper. The sign at Guererro's Tacqueria got damaged in the storm.

Today we went to Good Shepherd and gave blood.