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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

8

Nation's Park to Park highway links twelve parks

A vision for a 4 000 mile Scenic West loop connects twelve national parks by automobile roads. Westgard leads pathfinder efforts from Washington with Yellowstone Glacier Mount Rainier and Yosemite on the proposed circuit. The plan aims to boost inter park travel, attract federal support, and publish a route map for an official party tour starting from Denver.

John Dickinson Sherman Ationad Park Mvore Senate United States Sumer Rocky Mountain Yellowstone Glacier Mount Rainier Yosemite Cirele Donyver Chen Astates Yellowstone National Park National Park Service Scenic West Ripa Pathfinder Washington A. L. Westgard American Automobile Association Sam John Barton Payne A. G. Batchelder American Automobile Resegetation Department of ‘the Interior Woestgard Beaver Raow Holm National Park-to-Park Highway Association Mather National Pur Service Westgard Colorado Wyoming Mattana Denver Rockies Rocky Mountain Montana Crater, Lake Oregon Lassen Volcanic General Grant Sequoia California Zion Utah Grand Ganon Arizona Mesa Verde Wshington Mount Baker Yakima Bryce Osnon New Mexico Mount Evans Ikely Lake Tuhoa Save the Redwoods League Park Fall River Cheyenne Wyo Casper Thermopolis Cody Wertgard Gardner Mount Ratuler Crater Lake Lassen Volcante Congress Grand Canon National Parka Govarn. Moent Chicago Harding America

First Miles Of Big Importance In Car Care

A driving guide urges new car owners to study the instruction book and inspect the vehicle closely during the first 1,000 miles. It advises checking nuts and bolts, engine parts, grease cups, and oil levels, driving slowly until the odometer hits 1,000 miles, and avoiding premature repairs from excess wear. It also covers fuel adjustments, proper lubrication, and careful body cleaning to protect the finish.

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Beeswax Reduces Screw Breakage By Lubricating Shanks

A reader notes wood cracks when driving screws and suggests applying beeswax to the screw to lessen friction. The tip claims beeswax helps prevent breakage by easing driving resistance.

Compression Testing Cars Without a Crank Handle

Modern cars have electric self starters and lack a crank. Testing the compression of each cylinder becomes harder without the crank handle. Running a motor with poor compression can damage the engine and bearings as parts wear from uneven pressure.

Automatic Gates at Unmanned Railroad Crossings

A Western inventor designed heavy woven wire gates that automatically drop across roads on either side of railroad tracks as trains approach. The gates slide in spots, capped with red lights and a warning bell. A single electric motor raises and lowers the gates, which are spring-suspended to minimize damage if struck.

Automobile tips from a bygone era

Readers are advised on car maintenance and operation with notes on speed limits from 20 to 30 mph, engine care, lubrication, spark plug and valve checks, and cleaning wear parts. The column blends practical advice with curious observations on global car trends and fuel usage.

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