Tendency to send hogs to market by motor trucks
United States Department of Agriculture reports show motor trucks increasingly used to haul hogs to market. From October to February, wagon and truck hogs accounted for about 19 percent of Peoria stockyards receipts, up from 16 and 10 percent in prior periods. The trend appears national, with Cincinnati also showing higher truck and wagon shipments in 1018.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureaa of
Peoria
Auto Has Become Real Necessity
The automobile is a universal utility and driver of civilization. It has shifted travel, commerce, and daily life, expanding roads and connecting regions, while proving essential for farmers and professionals. The piece credits pioneers for turning a crude invention into a dependable, indispensable national asset.
Handy new automatic jack by Walter Evans in Des Moines
Walter Evans of Des Moines Iowa introduces an automatic car jack that lifts all four wheels from the floor using power from the car. The device uses two sets of inclined independent jacks gripping the axles and a crank operated by the car motor advances to lift the vehicle. Front legs are height adjustable and a rope pulley system lets the operator release the car from the jacks from the rear without approaching the car.
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Walter Evans
Des Moines
Simple device to improve oiling on pistons and bearings
An article describes an oiling improvement for connecting rod bearings in an auto engine. It explains deficiencies in lubrication, proposes adding small scuppers at crank-pin ends to catch and direct oil through the pin to the bearing, and outlines the modification plan for the crankshaft with oiling paths.
Crankshaft Scupper Installations For Small Radios
The article outlines using a small drill for a radial hole and a 3/16 inch lead in engines, with larger holes for bigger engines. It describes a scupper over each end and the radial hole, plus a design shown in sketches A B C for shaft compatibility. Sheet brass or copper is recommended, the shaft end smoothed before riveting or brazing the scupper in place, noting balance must not be disturbed in high speed motors.
Careful Inspection Before Installing a Cystem
A careful inspection is urged before installing a cystem. Ensure room for scallppers as the shaft revolves and lay out the work with care to avoid crankshaft damage. Mistakes are costly and may require new parts. A study of the engine's interior is essential for amateurs.
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S. E B. Gibbs
Popular Science Monthly
Success of Rural Routes from USDA Guidance
The Agriculture Department outlines four key factors for rural motor routes: farm product volume along the route, potential supplemental hauling, competition from other carriers, and highway quality. These elements determine the success or failure of a rural route and guide beginners in the field.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Applying Antiskid Chains In Winter Cars
Antiskid chains should not be tightened tightly to tires to avoid cutting rubber. Inspect chains frequently and replace worn or sharp cross links to prevent damage and ensure effective traction.
The Church and Seers Dialog on Existence and Duty
Fragmentary text reflects a church scene where phrases about making sacrifices and embodying the Lord’s benevolence appear. The passage hints at a dialogue addressing women of the house or church neighbors and a social exchange.
Motor trucks reform quick transport in business world
The essay argues motor trucks reshape commerce by ensuring fast delivery during emergencies and everyday needs. It cites dairy farmers, merchants, and others who gain from dependable truck service, predicting widespread use and demand for moderately light vehicles in the coming years.
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