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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1920
Page
3
Fragmented OCR style report discusses motor care and road conditions in a distant era. It mentions Western Ade Co, Weiser, and Robertie tyre Cmnny of Ryricwior NX with notes on wear and tire testing. Glycerine is cited as keeping something clean.
The article discusses a radiator fluid claiming to improve winter driving by preventing freezing and aiding engine operation. It notes a dual purpose for anti freeze and rust prevention, promising smoother starts and reduced wear in cold weather.
An average of sixteen miles per gallon was achieved on a long trip from Yebriehi to Long Bough in Felwood Neb. The accomplishment is credited to J. and Fell of Felwood and involved a modified trailer and basic braking equipment.
Reporter W. J. Metcalf recounts a remarkable journey of a flu in sedan across the country in six days. J. John to China and Kis Srin noted the trip’s evidence and endurance, detailing road conditions, improvised sleeping arrangements, and a spring mattress setup inside the car to ease travel fatigue and crowd hotel discomfort.
An automotive expert warns that full spark advance wastes fuel and strains crankshaft bearings. He notes many drivers fail to time spark correctly, causing knocking and excessive wear, especially at higher speeds. Automatic governors worsen the issue unless spark timing is properly set.
Jackson Barnett Oklahoma wealth ward of the government traveled to Coffeyville Kansas with Anna Laura Lowe to wed. Guardian C C Harned demanded Barnett be held and returned to Henryetta. State authorities plan to seek annulment of the marriage as consent was required but not given.
A brief cartoon caption from Cartoons Magazine urges drawing a color line when a man is known to be yellow. The fragment reflects racial tone typical of early 20th century humor and commentary.
A fragmented cartoon caption mocks a teacher asking a child why not use his father and claims the boy has no heart. The humorous line reflects a satire of parental involvement or authority in schooling from the magazine's lighthearted perspective.
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