The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-03-15

Ignition experts at The Electric
Auto-Lite Company at Toledo, Ohio,
largest independent manufacturers
of automotive electrical equipment,
have listed some simple rules to fol-
low to keep that "life line" pulSating.
Remember the electrical system
is largely constructed of material
vital to Victory. Proper maintenance
is essential. Regular inspection is inn
portant.
Small though they are, spark plugs
play vital role in the smooth oper-
alton of your automobile. Have them
checked. Make sure you have the
right type; some engines require
plugs that run hotter than others.
Have an expert look them over every
1000 miles, or at least every six
months. Replace worn out plugs with
new ones. Worn-out or faulty plugs
not only waste gasoline, they place
an extra strain on your battery.
Check your battery regularly.
Never let the water content get low.
Watch that ammeter on your instru-
ment panel. If it changes radically,
have an expert find the trouble.
Don't overload your battery with too
many electrical gadgets. Have worn
battery cables changed at once to
avoid complete failure. Make sure
your battery case is not cracked or
corroded. And don't buy a battery
for rainy day ". it will just de-
teriorate when not in use.
Have a mechanic check your dis
tributor, coil, condenser, voltage
regulator and ignition wiring. Each
plays vital role in the smooth run
ming of your automobile, That goes
for your generator and starting mo-
tor, too. Don't try to repair them
yourself they are precision made
and require the attention of an ex-
pert.
Watch your lighting system. Keep
new bulbs handy Keep your head
light and tail light lenses clean.
Have your lights adjusted for safe
driving.
Religiously watch your lubricat-
ing. Have your garageman tell you
how often your oil should be
changed. Automobiles vary in this
respect
Mechanical failures sometime can't
be avoided. If your engine sounds
peculiar, backfires, whistles, vibrates
hammers or misfires take it to
an expert. Don't tinker unless you
know what you are doing.
LOw-POint Meats
So-called variety meats such as
liver, heart, kidney, sweetbreads,
and brains, commonly overlooked by
most housewives, offer great oppor-
tunities for getting extra high food
value for less money and few if any
red points. The housewife in search
of ways and means to vary the menu
or to relieve a shortage of ration
points, should consider the possibili-
ties of these meats, Margaret Nc
Pheeters, University of Maryland
Extension nutritionist, has suggested.
In addition to offering the same
protein content as other lean meats,
these meats have an extra dividend
of minerals and vitamins, the nutri-
zionist pointed out. Liver, heart, kid
ney, and brains are rich in iron.
Liver not only is rich in iron, but
contains vitamin A and vitamin B.
Liver, kidney, heart, and brains also
offer vitamin B.
They will need a little extra care
in cooking so as to make them ap-
petizing to the eye and tongue. They
perish more quickly than other
meats SO must be cooked promptly
and kept cool before cooking. Brains
should be simmered Is to 20 minutes
in slightly sailed water to make
them firm before the thin outer COW
ering is removed Connective tissues
in kidneys should be removed when
they are cut up. Liver should be dip
ped in hot water before it is diced
OF chopped so as to save the juices.
Remove the heavy outer skin Of
tongue after it is cooked.
Tender meats, such as calf or lamb
kidney or liver, brains, or sweet
breads, need very little cooking.
Tongue and heart need long slow
cooking with moisture.