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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
14
The article lists common tire killers: under inflation misalignment and heedless driving. It explains how under inflated tires flex plies heat and weaken fabric, causing blowouts, bruises, and treadless wear, especially after sharp road impacts. It notes correct pressure must match load and warns against overloading aids.
Out of alignment can ruin tires within a few hundred miles. Ratty driving and crossing tracks roughen tread, showing wear. Inspect treads for roughness to spot misalignment. Front wheel alignment is quick to check by garagemen. Measure top bottom and front rear wheel spacing. Gather toe in often 2 percent of wheel diameter, varies by car maker. consult service station.
J N Rountree and Mrs Mints Houston were married Friday evening at the Baptist pastor's South Main street home. Rev W T Rouse officiated the ceremony.
A tire on the left running board does not interfere with rear axle maintenance and keeps exhaust gases clear, while freeing rear space for luggage. The device costs under a dollar, requires only scrap parts for the bracket, and uses tire straps as needed.
Mrs Mollie Whitford living on the Lint Sullivan place north of the river died Friday and was buried Saturday at East View cemetery Rev W T Rouse conducted the funeral. The deceased had been almost blind for 30 years and bore her austere with patience and fortitude. She leaves a husband five sons and two daughters.
In a mud bound situation the guide describes using two cross pieces from an old chain and hose sections to shield wheel spokes. Lay them over the wheel and fasten ends to rubber covered cross chains passed between spokes, then apply power to lower the chains onto the wheel. Lewis Byrd of Wichita Pills visits his mother Mrs M B Byrd.
J W Hodges of Dixon Dry Goods company is off on his vacation. Mrs Bess Osborny will travel to Da tomorrow for a visit.
A motorist proposes a device to speed grease cup filling. A rubber tube attaches from the grease gun nozzle to the cup shank, allowing grease to be forced into the cup while keeping threads clean for easier future repairs.
Colonel and Mrs J J Hunter returned Saturday from Austin. Mrs Hunter had been on an extended visit in Austin and McKinney. They were accompanied to Vernon by Mrs Hunters little son Louis.
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