Sir, – The letter regarding smoky car engines back in the day (May 11th) reminds me of the gentleman who pulled up for a fill of “juice” and asked the pump attendant (yes, they had attendants back then) if there was any smoke coming from the exhaust. “No, sir,” came the pleased reply. “Better throw a lock of oil into her so before she calves on me” was all the driver had to say before carrying on his now smoke-marked way.
Changed times! – Yours, etc,
JOHN K ROGERS,
Rathowen,
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