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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1917
Page
5
An automobile expert warns that leaks in the intake manifold reduce fuel mixture to cylinders, causing misfiring, poor compression, and power loss. Check cylinder-side leaks first rather than simply increasing fuel. Vibration can loosen the manifold, affecting performance and speed.
An automotive writer notes South American and Caribbean buyers prefer bright car colors and describes common gas leaks and fixes. Issues cited include improper manifold work, leaky supply pipes, crank cases, and valve stem wear reducing compression and fuel efficiency.
A parade of brief items lists residents and visitors including Millis Kendrick and James in Quincy, Punk visiting relatives in Menden, Charles Godfrey in Quincy, Mrs. James Winchell visiting her father W. A. Monroe, and a newborn daughter to Loyd and wife. G. T. White’s family sold their belongings and moved to Barry, Max Wike took charge of the telephone exchange, John Drvver of Avanzville stayed a few days, and several others traveled to Quincy Pittsfield or Chicago for family and social visits. Sylvester Whitaker and Delia Clary’s group attended a wedding in Quincy. Governor Jones traveled to Hannibal. Alice Crard of Bloomington visited with relatives.
Friends of Abo and Abra Danian Bushnell gathered at their Colmar Illinois home Wednesday evening to celebrate the fifth wedding anniversary. Oysters were served and a general time was enjoyed. Miss Maria Daugherty of Quincy was guest of Miss Nellie Wybrant this week. Turner Foley closed the winter term of school Friday of last week, presenting the best satisfaction in years, though it was his first term. Mr and Mrs Fredo Ulmer shipped a car load of goods to Beetsville Indiana to establish their future home. Mr and Mrs 2.J. Webbersnefit hosted friends Saturday and Sunday near Quincy. Mr and Mrs AL PL Huey left for Willmetta Illinois to make their future home. Washington received an appointment to join the navy at 14, but his mother objected and it was given up.
Leia and Andrew Ifull visited sister Mrs Jesse Quitker in Liberty. Mrs R Strong of Chicago visiting friends here. Mrs Caroline Wagg visiting George Lupton’s home. Mrs Sellers moved in with her son Vanice and rented house to Wills Bowers. James and Clyde Seeley visited mother Mrs Mattie Seeley. Dr Ayleshire Ruth Chain Lulu House and Andrew Flick and son drove to Quincy. Fort Fusselman ill. Will Dye clerking in restaurant. Charles Fusselman and wife visited town. Otto Lightle visiting Floyde Seeley. Nellie Achmalshof visiting mother Mrs P Wagy. Mrs Myrtle Wagy and two children, Mrs Sadie Nilecke and son visiting Quincy. Missionary society met with Mrs Charles Warner. Jack and Dave Crim Frank Cochran Jayde Seeley sawed wood.
Spring brings varied weather and colds with coughs and hoarseness. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims to head off new colds or stop existing ones. Soothing balsams ease sore throat and tissues. Get a bottle today at your druggist for 25c. Formula on the bottle.
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