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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1920
Page
11
A collage of light notes from Chicago and Quincy era life. Observations mix wit and local color including bars, barber shop sniffing, a derailed post office tale, snow water cere-as, and playful musings on marriages and editor notes. Notable lines mention Carranza, a frozen man, and color schemes at Hotel Quincy.
The Exide Service Station manager Mr Wells explains that battery life for starting and lighting units is unpredictable and depends on care. He compares battery longevity to human health, urging regular maintenance, proper diet of the machine, rest, and protection from harsh conditions. Some Exide batteries last three to five years with good care, while others fail sooner depending on usage.
A proposal to drop leap years stirs debate as planners consider a streamlined calendar. Critics warn adjustments will ripple across dates, holidays, and fiscal cycles, while supporters say consistency could simplify scheduling and business planning.
The speaker refuses to predict a battery's lifespan but asserts that with diligent, comprehensive care from the start, he expects to extract every possible ounce of performance from it, even after careless owners ruined six months of use.
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