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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1919
Page
3
The article warns new motor truck owners that overloading causes ruined tires. It argues inexperienced operators face high costs and premature tire retirement, contrasting with the durability of properly loaded solid tires and noting damage can occur on first use.
The article discusses liquid decarbonizers and the oxygen method to clean carbon buildup in engines. Hand scraping is shown as reliable for engines with detachable heads, while oxygen burning removes deposits without disassembly. It warns that tests on valve caps indicate overall cleanliness and cautions against false impressions of cleaning effectiveness.
Thousands of motorists face first experiences with sliding gear transmissions each season. The article warns against untrained shifting errors such as engaging gears without the clutch, shifting while at rest, or forcing high and low gears, and stresses letting gears run near equal speeds to avoid gear teeth damage and shaft breakage.
Frost and precipitation on car windshields hinder visibility. Alcohol mixed with cleaning water helps prevent fogging. If cleaning is unnecessary, apply three parts alcohol to one part glycerin and rub for a polish, particularly in closed cars.
L. P. Conant undertaker drove a nonstop 567 mile trip from Lakewood New Jersey to Worcester Massachusetts with the body of Mrs. Minnie Wackwitz to attend funeral services.
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