Care of Your Car in Cold Weather
Practical winter car care tips from Colorado State Agricultural College. Drain crank case oil often to prevent thinning and bearing wear. Water collects in the crank case and can freeze, blocking oil flow. Use manufacturer approved oil grades and add a pint of warm cylinder oil to the transmission in very cold weather. Maintain proper lubrication as temperatures rise.
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Mechanical Engineering Department
Colorado State Agricultural College
B. B. Dale
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Use of Accelerator Increases Fuel Use In City Driving
The article explains that frequent starts and stops in city driving raise fuel consumption. It notes heavy cars over 4500 pounds can achieve 12 to 18 mpg with proper operation. Steady throttle use reduces fuel use, while alternating accelerator pedal movement raises consumption.
Poor Engine Operation Common Complaint
Low speed engine operation is a common complaint with the carburetion system as the usual cause. An air leak may throw off carburetor adjustment causing insufficient fuel. A wide spark plug gap with a weak magneto can cause the same issue. If a battery ignition is used the ignition may be neglected until carburetion is addressed, and if unresolved the ignition should be overhauled.
Automobile Quiz Questions From Driving Manual
A set of questions tests practical auto knowledge covering oil change frequency lubricant types compression and valve clearance, clutch and brake usage, engine cooling, ignition timing, cranking method, and safe hill descent. It asks for driving experience, maintenance rationale, and advice to an owner on brake repairs.
Jack Up Front of Auto in Draining Crank Case
A reader describes jacking the car up by the front to drain crank case oil every 500 miles. Elevating the front provides easier access to the drain plug, allows oil to drain from splash pockets, and enables direct pouring into a bucket instead of a shallow pan.
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Popular Science Monthly
Courtesy on the Road Urged as Safety Measure
A regional notice urges motorists to practice courtesy on the road to reduce recklessness and accidents. It outlines rules such as yielding to overtaking vehicles, using half the road, not stealing a parking space, not misjudging other drivers, and avoiding abrupt cuts in front of a passerby.
Well Planned Farming Systems Prove Profitable in Illinois
The article argues that profitable farms hinge on two goals: high output and low cost per unit. A crop rotation forms the base, balancing soil fertility with economical production while integrating livestock to utilize crops and by products. Diversification, market timing, and Illinois advantages support steady profits over years.
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H. C. M. Case
Central
Illinois
Ilinois
Wide Use of Corn and Oats Will Cut Winter Cow Feed Costs
Dairymen can reduce feed bills this winter by using more corn and oats two home grown feeds says Rhode dairy extension specialist University of Illinois. A comparison of seeds used in the dairy ration shows corn and oats provide digestible nutrients cheaper.
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Cory
Rhode
College of Agriculture
University of Dunois
Freshman Ag Students Show Big Increase At Illinois College
Freshman enrollment in the University of Illinois College of Agriculture rises 39 percent over last year with 208 new men versus 149 a year ago. The entire college totals 651 students, up from 641, marking a rare yearly gain after years of decline since the 1919-20 peak of 1,271.
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U. of I
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Ilinois
Agricultural College
H. W. Mumford
The
Baked ham for holiday dinners USDA guidance
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines how to prepare, boil, and bake ham for holidays. It covers soaking dry hams, spices, cooking times, paste for glazing, and storage of leftover meat. It notes advantages of ham with turkey and suggests serving ideas and preservation tips.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Doughnuts as a Simple Social Treat for Youth Groups
The piece promotes doughnuts as an inexpensive versatile snack for boys and girls, detailing a group activity plan with four per group, frying two kettles if available, and serving ideas with cider or hot cocoa. It cites a USDA recipe yielding about forty doughnuts and explains frying temperature and technique for best results.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Scalloped Cabbage and Cheese Bake
A medium cabbage is cooked in salted water then layered with a white sauce and cheese. Bake in a greased dish with alternating cabbage and sauce, top with buttered bread crumbs, and finish until crumbs brown.
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