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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1918
Page
6
The article details symptoms of engine misfire such as explosions from unburned fuel, rich mixtures, and loss of compression. It guides tests for spark, distributor, and carburetor adjustment, warns against unskilled tuning, and describes safe cleaning of oily deposits. It ends with a safety note about fumes and opening a garage before starting a motor in a small space.
A Danlex Track company executive argues for nationwide pavement upgrades to ease freight movement during wartime. He cites 4 percent of present freight tied to war needs and predicts up to 76 percent soon, urging accelerated highway construction to relieve rail bottlenecks and support overland trucking for essential supplies.
The article describes dangers from improper vibration and tire adjustments, noting that slack brakes can fail if air is moist and wheels slip. It warns against forcing traction, suggests safer methods such as easing gas and using gradual wheel leverage, and discusses ignition, carburetor checks, and worn windshield wipers as contributing issues.
An OCR fragment urges eighty acre farmers to boost output for national service. It hints at multiple methods to control costs and improve efficiency, mentions a braking system and tractor use, and stresses practical steps for profitability amid wartime demand.
Washington reports no immediate petroleum shortage, says United States fuel administrator tester Mark Regan. He warns that gasoline supply must be managed by priority, with fuel oil and natural gas byproducts kept flowing to avoid price rises. Blocked transport could force rationing, but exports and domestic production will be steered to maximize wartime benefit. Total U S oil stocks around 160 million barrels as of January 1, with 32 million barrels produced last year and about 20 million in reserve drafts, amid geographic availability constraints.
A sales pamphlet extols small tractors as versatile and economical for eighty to two hundred fifty acre farms. It claims tractors perform 75 to 86 percent of stored farm tasks, reduce horse labor by 76 to 140 percent, enable faster plowing, harrowing, cultivating, and harvesting, and improve yields by enabling earlier planting and better drought resilience.
An Orchard and Farm notice from Los Angeles argues that tractors can replace horses, enabling farms to grow much larger with one hired worker. It claims that mechanization lets farmers serve their country and themselves, potentially aiding morale beside those who go to the front.
Washington announces President Wilson pledges full U S support to Greece amid peace negotiations. Garrett Droppers relays Greek territory rights and nation’s integrity will be protected. Rumors swirl of Bulgarian gains at Greece’s expense as allied positions remain unclear.
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