Right of Way Reckoning Amid Dangerous Egoists
By C. B. Auell President National Safety Council argues overconfident drivers and pedestrians share blame for 20,000 U S deaths last year. He urges courtesy, better driver training, and stricter motorist examinations to reduce accidents and define right of way.
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Cam Slipping May Cause Overheating or Engine
Causes of engine overheating include cam slippage on the distributor shaft from worn keys causing late spark. A driver senses reduced engine power. if advancing spark doesn't fix it, suspect the breaker box. With 7800 sparks per minute and 3000 degrees Fahrenheit, cooling must be monitored and a mechanic consulted on sudden heat rises.
Hose Connections For Radiator Tightness
The article advises ensuring hose connections on radiators are tight to prevent leaks and costly antifreeze loss. If a hose clamp screw won’t turn, add several tape layers between hose and clamp. Also tighten radiator mounts and top rod to the dash to prevent looseness and possible lower radiator breaks.
Invention of a modular radiator for motor vehicles
The radiator patent from L. Loughlin of Jersey City New Jersey covers a radiator built from multiple removable sections. Each section can be taken out for repair without making the entire radiator inoperative.
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Simple Rules to Prevent Cord Troubles
A Popular Mechanics excerpt notes that 75 percent of cord plug appliance repairs can be avoided by careful handling. It outlines steps to safely connect and disconnect: turn off power, detach or unscrew the plug, insert prongs or complete plug, and reconnect after use.
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Start Bee Year With New Queen
Beekeeping advice from V G Milum of the Wisconsin College of Agriculture urges starting the bee year with a vigorous Italian queen. He stresses winter stores, bee tight hives, careful honey extraction, and well labeled, well packed honey to ensure a strong spring brood and market quality honey.
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Wisconsin College of Agriculture
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Determine Age of Sheep by Development of Teeth
The age of sheep is inferred by tooth development. At 14 to 18 months the middle pair of incisors is replaced by permanent teeth, followed by successive replacements over the next years. By 3 to 4 years most have a full permanent mouth, while wear and breed differences affect aging estimates. Merinos show longer tooth life than English breeds, with eight or nine years not always older than six for Down or Long wool under care.
Ground Corncobs Have Definite Feeding Value
Minnesota station chemists find ground corncobs worth more than straw and near shelled corn in feeding tests. Experiments show cornmeal with ground cobs beats straw, while cornmeal and cobs fed separately give equally good results. Results are not final but suggest substantial feeding value.
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