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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
3
A Twentieth Century Farmer associate editor EB Z Russell has launched a systematic study of cattle tuberculosis. He visited several states, talked to breeders veterinarians and officials and inspected packing houses. The series begins in January and aims to inform cattle industry readers.
A device called a compensating vapor plug is described to economize gasoline. Two cone halves form a sealed plug with a piston and slots that regulate air flow between the carburetor and intake manifold. As engine speed and vacuum change, the valve moves to adjust air admission and vaporized fuel mixing.
The article argues owners waste two thirds of the workday on loading and unloading. It urges modern equipment and methods, preplanned routing, and space management to keep trucks moving. It endorses detachable bodies to handle entire loads quickly and reduce downtime.
G W McCuen of Ohio State University advises farmers to prep tractors after harvest. Remove oil from the crankcase each spring and fall to prevent sediment and wash the motor with kerosene. Ensure proper lubrication of the differential and transmission and keep exhaust valves well ground. Use high grade cylinder oil to reduce carbon deposits.
Advice on tire care and driving habits to reduce hazards and extend tire life. Emphasizes slow turns, regular inflation, proper mounting, prompt repairs, correct alignment, curb avoidance, and avoiding sand or dust intrusion. Recommends permanent vulcanization for repairs and careful track alignment checks.
In a 1916 melodrama, Aleen and Hart face heartbreak after a heated exchange. Clark Latshaw reenters the scene with family tensions as Aleen reluctantly confronts love and loyalty. Hart pledges friendship and devotion, while memories and a baby test restraint aboard a riverboat voyage.
The article notes American manufacturers excel in speciral appliances but not all produce reliable goods. It warns the booming auto accessory industry often cuts tool strength to boost profits, citing a roadside accident where a motorist was crushed when a jack broke, fracturing ribs and causing serious injuries.
An owner explains why regular oil changes avoid cylinder wear noting oil every 500 miles, draining and cleaning gear box and rear axle housings, and refilling with clean lubricant. He recommends heavier lubricant in warm weather and warns against using grease.
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