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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
7
A well managed sow producing two litters annually yields substantial wealth for diligent feeders. Proper hog care minimizes side lines and emphasizes productive hog raising as a strong farming practice.
A call stresses careful planning to conserve food crops this year and to ensure feed crops are grown saved and utilized on farms. The emphasis is on prioritizing silo use and efficient handling of feed crops to maximize on-farm resources.
Representative Bland charged the Liquidation Commission in France sold 22 million pounds of sugar to the French in one bulk sale and that the Army and AEF had sold sugar in Europe. He said Americans at home faced rationing and high prices while the Equalization Board sought 12 million pounds from the public supply to cover the third quarter. The board pressed the President for authority to buy the Cuban 1920 crop but received no reply, warning Cuba’s offer was withdrawn and foreign governments complicate securing sugar at higher future prices.
The guide discusses motortruck farming regions and the need to match products to charge levels, avoid backhaul waste, and pursue profitable loads. It notes competition with rail, the demand for speedy service for perishables, and the impact of good roads on operating costs and profits.
The guide urges attention to auto lights and keeping spare fuses. It explains locating each fuse by testing circuits and warns that burning out fuses signals a short circuit that must be found before replacement.
Practical guide for car owners on reading a hydrometer and inspecting the battery. It covers ammeter readings, keeping terminals tight, avoiding short circuits by watching insulation, and patching worn wires. It stresses carrying a duplicate lamp set and understanding 6V versus 8V markings for tail and instrument lights.
A reader describes door straps that prevent doors from opening too far causing a nuisance when they slip into the door crack. Attaching a small coil spring to the strap’s center and fastening the other end to the strap anchor on the body eliminates the trouble.
A Chicagoan attempts to immobilize a car by padlocking a steel clamp around a front wheel. As the vehicle moves, the clamp’s long projection grips the road, causing a violent bump and steering to lurch, making control nearly impossible for the thief.
The vacuum fuel feed tank requires cleaning at least every three months. Remove the top and extract the inner chamber to reach the lower chamber and remove all dirt. This maintenance task is straightforward for operators to perform.
Waterproof: Top. Difficulty is sometimes encountered with leakage through the mohair top. If the top is thoroughly rubbed with boiled linseed oil it will be made practically waterproof.
A thick soft painter’s brush works better to remove dust from the motor than waste. The tip suggests using gentle strokes to lift dust without damaging components and keeping the motor clean for optimal operation.
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