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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1921
Page
13
The State Highway Commission orders standardization of road plans and specifications. The rule, effective immediately, applies to county aid projects under state law and aligns with federal guidelines. Counties adopting the standards voluntarily already show compliance.
The Nash car has built an enviable nationwide record and in this area, where roads are named tea wood, Nash re sales to current owners are increasing quickly says Up-To-Date Auto Company Manager Witherspoon. The car’s service is praised as outstanding and reliable.
The Lincoln County Garage, opened in 1915 and rebuilt after a 1918 fire, now occupies a fireproof building since October 1920. It covers 8500 square feet with 1600 offices and stock rooms, 2000 square feet for a workshop, and 5000 square feet of storage. eight men, led by C. F. McDonough, run the operation with F. E. Barber and Paul Nott assisting.
Miny Wiles is mentioned in a fragmentary notice about wire measurements or equipment in a historical page. The readable text hints at technical terms and possible equipment names but lacks a complete narrative or clear event. No dates or organizations are identifiable from the legible portion.
Romans built four course roads with statumen and lime mortared layers for durability. Large flat stones formed the base with harder stones above, carrying chariots for 800 years as the empire’s transport backbone. The author urges learning from Rome on a new highway era to avoid financial sorrow.
The piece argues both major parties support liberal federal road funding, viewing highway development as essential to the economy. It emphasizes motor transportation as a key economic factor and the need to maximize its value, noting the Colts care after birth will influence his future value.
Fragmentary guidance describes lice treatment for horses and forceful exercises for poultry. It mentions creolin and creosote as dips and suggests feeding grain while forcing birds to scratch for food. No clear event or full context is provided.
A compact guide from Popular Science Monthly outlines practical tire maintenance. Emphasizes proper inflation, regular tread repairs, careful tire insertion, avoiding jerky driving, alignment, minimizing sidewall wear, using chains only when needed, cleaning grease and acids, checking clincher rims, using graphite to prevent rust, carrying spare tubes, and keeping tires covered while inspecting for defects to reduce blowouts and extend tire life.
Farmers struggle to haul crops to market when roads are bad, missing peak prices and facing higher transport costs. The text notes road conditions restrict timely access to favorable markets, depressing income for agricultural producers.
Fragmentary text hints at federal aid impacting a poor state to awaken prosperity, but clarity is low and specific details are missing.
The Kemmerer Garage has operated under current management for two and a half years. The well built modern facility stores up to seventy cars, stocks auto supplies, and employs experienced mechanics. The showroom features Chevrolet and Studebaker models, reflecting a pledge to be the most completely equipped garage in the area and to provide unexcelled service.
W J Witherspoon manages the Up-To-Date Auto Co which plans a new fire-proof garage on the former site. The building, ready by June 1, will include offices stock rooms a large front showroom storage and a well equipped shop with latest machinery. A Ford Service Station will aid owners in saving repairs and bills.
A brief note on the creation of the Intermountain Automotive Trades Association in February 1990 to protect travelers. It standardizes car purchase and service, focusing on local issues like state auto theft laws and licensing, with Salt Lake City as its regional headquarters. W. J. Witherpoon leads the Up-To-Date garage and serves as Wyoming director.
A fragmented notice describes water themesives where potted plants water themselves when placed on a new dish that holds water. Water rises through the dish into holes in the flower pots, enabling automatic irrigation.
The article discusses gasoline costs dominating motorcar operation in Germany with estimates that 80 percent of running expenses are fuel. It notes tire wear, cooling with water, and tire pump maintenance as factors affecting efficiency and performance.
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