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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1920
Page
22
A vintage guidance piece warns motorists about homemade and store anti freezers, noting wood alcohol hazards and the need to avoid radiator over heating. It advises against radiator covering and suggests removing the fan belt in extreme cold while stressing oil safety and proper ignition timing to prevent engine trouble.
As cold weather nears use lighter grease in the air and rear axle. If grease is too thick it will not work into the bearings and gear sets. Some engines also require lighter oil in winter than in warm weather.
After a long ride perform an oil drain and engine clean, then refill with fresh oil. At 2500 mile service, drain and inspect tires, remove from rim, and clean away grit and rust.
A safety notice urges tightness and proper adjustment of steering components to prevent loss of control. Emphasizes secure steering linkage and reliable performance for safer vehicle operation.
Road from North Platte reported to be fair to good with wheat country areas noted as very good. Lincoln Street and other routes show mixed quality. Rawlins to Chaint areas used with poor conditions near Tipton to Point of Rocks. Casper to Thermopolis nearly impassable in places. Torrington road good for about fifteen miles out. Deep snow around Landor.
Cheyenne Wyoming reports 24 hours ending 6 PM with mean temperature 22 degrees, highest 37 at 4 PM and lowest 7 at 12:15 AM. Wind NW to W, precipitation 0, total since January 1st 16.26 inches, normal 13.12 inches.
The Wyoming's Own Efficiency Club of Western National Life Insurance met November 11. W H Watlington of Denver actuary discussed efficiency in the office. J T Ketdall, president, attended and urged monthly luncheons and a business meeting to discuss ideas for improving efficiency.
The Cheyenne-Douglas Coal company formed by John B. Sloan and A. D. Walton will develop the Sheckler mine near Douglas Wyoming. The mine produced about two hundred tons last winter and Douglas residents await a larger output of around ninety tons daily. Sloan will personally oversee management.
The firm plans a larger mine operation this winter to meet local market demand. Douglas and staff are set to depart for the site soon, with work required to commence by November 16 under Faelongs terms.
Members of the High School Parent-Teachers' association will hold a meeting at the school at 7:30 Tuesday evening. An interesting program is being prepared.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Law dies Saturday morning. Funeral services set for 2 o clock Sunday at Marly Bricker Bros parlors with Rev Bruce Jackson officiating.
News from Berlin reports Prince Oscar fifth son of the ex Kaiser plans baptism for his youngest daughter naming Hertletde meaning Heart Buffering amid changes in the Hohenzollern family affairs.
The report says Midwest Refining Company plans to sink a tent to the Dakota sand after tunneling in the upper sands near Boulder. The lower sand is expected at about 21 300 feet. Burns firemen meet in the club room on Tuesday night.
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