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Highland Park Press, 30 Oct 1930, p. 19

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CARE OF BATTERY IN WINTER MONTHS Sug%estions Which, If Followed,i Will Save Motorists Conâ€" Siderable Grief | Severe stress even under the most favorable conditions, is imposed upon the battery and general electrical sysâ€" tem of a car during the winter months, according to a bulletin issued by the mechanical first aid departâ€" ment of the ‘Chicago Mctorâ€" club, which contained suggestions as to how to maintain those parts so that they will operate with the highest possible degree of efficiency. \ The records of the motor club inâ€" dicate that a goodly share of winâ€" Thursday, October 30, 1930 The records of the motor club inâ€" dicate that a goodly share of winâ€" ter trouble is caused‘ primarily by lack of knowledge on the part of the car owner, and secondly by the batâ€" lery. suspect. After a summer of considâ€" erable touring, it is probable that the breaker points are somewhat pitted. If so, they should be "dressed" or polished, preferably on an oi‘stone. The spark plugs should be checked, not only for deposit of carbon or thick, gummy oil but for the width of the spark gap, as well. (If the plugs are caked with carbon or oil, it is advicable to purchase a new set. The width of the gap varies with difâ€" ferent ignition systems, but generally the gap should be approximately the thicknoss of a dime. The insulation of cables and wiring should be scanned, and if it is not in first cliss condition, the connecâ€" tion should be replaced by a new length. Breaks in the insulation are likely to cause short circuits and posâ€" sibly set the car on fire, to say nothâ€" ing of gotting wet and perhaps shortâ€" ing the ignition system. Our Oils meet the specifications of the Bureau of Standards of the U. S. Government COMMERCE PETROLEUM CO. GENERAL OFFICES 2921 Lock St. Chicago USE COMMERCE FUEL OIL USE COMMERCE FEUEL OIL Telephones NORTH SHORE OFFICE Wil. 900 â€" Winn. 855 f Lake Co. Farm Bureau ; Opposes Amendmesnt to State Constitution beâ€" asked to amendment t when it is .p at the polls ing to E. B. Harris, farm bureau and H ccunty farm adviser, The farm bureau membership is‘ expec important par feat of the is In the opil‘ farm bureau : Acting on the deci he annual meeting of wreau and the Allin preposed. ame laws wil giv the taxpayers Lake ccunty vor of the pur oreserve moeting Legion in County Is to Make Efforts for Benefit of Jobl he annual meeting of the State Farm ureau and the Jllinois Agricultural ociety at Decatur, recently, member‘s i the Lake County Farm bureau will e asked to vote against the tax mendment to the state constitution vhen it is placed before the voters + the nolls on November 4, accordâ€" American Legion members of Lake county wi‘l organize within the next two weeks to do all in their power to alleviate suffering among the unemâ€" ployed of the county it was decided at a resent meeting of the county council of the Legion at Highwood. i cuuncil of the Legion at Highwood. A motion passed by the council inâ€" structed County Commander Charles C. Kapschull to appoint a committee composed of men from the: various posts in the county to handle appeals for help from unemployed persons who are in need during the coming winter. In the larger cities where such burâ€" caus are maintained, the Legion comâ€" mittees will work with the Red Cross and other charitable organizations. They will collect clothing and furâ€" nish food and fuel whenpossible and will also take every step possible to furnish employment to as many as possible. * While the Legion has carried on While the Legion has carried on thin: type of work among the exâ€"servâ€" icemen ever since the organization was started, this is the first time they have branched out to take care of all nersons in want. approve expec in the arm{ Telephones CHICAGO OFFICES in Virginia 2000 lon th th at and th dent ares to THE PRESS D« itur at (Bert) H. E. YAGER If elected I will perform the duties as Sheriff without dictations from any group or factions Election, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1930 Your vote and support greatly appreciated SHERIFF of Lake County, Illinois VOTE FOR for

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