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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1935
Page
9
Winter prep demands a full engine overhaul lubrication changes and heating system checks. Inspect battery ignition cooling cooling system tires and windproofing to ensure safe cold season driving and smooth starts each morning.
In a 1935 incident on Old Slip a dog stranded by the tide was saved by Patrolman Daniel Collins and three fellow officers. Collins reached down to seize the dog’s paw as others pulled him to safety, while the grateful children hugged the animal and the parents drove away.
A historical list outlines steps for winter readiness: flush radiator, inspect hoses and fan belt, tighten water pump and cylinder head bolts, fill radiator with antifreeze, check battery and electrical system, set up generator, inspect tires, test brakes, check lubricants, and review hot water heater and filters.
The article notes the winter strain on car batteries due to cold weather drains and short daylight driving. It explains battery charge levels, hydrometer readings, and how a well mix of acid and water prevents freezing, while low acid can cause freezing near 0 C.
Georgia officials denounce car spotting as a new occupation causing headaches for the motor vehicle registration bureau. A salesman notes license numbers from parked cars then seeks owner details next day, hindering official business and tying up phones with inquiries. The issue costs the state money and blocks emergency communications.
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