One Hears— That Tasker's Melodic conversions are not set to music, as some might think.
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Of somebody asking if charcoal bears tht same relation to wood as coke does to coal.
Of a driver, who used to be scared of lightning and thunder, saying that now a bad storm seems very small beer compared with "a blitz proper"!
. That a useful addition to the scrip-metal dump would result if men who were keen on P.T. in their youth would hunt out those 4-1b. dumb-bells that advancing age has relegated to the loft.
Of suggestions for the building of farm tractors out of old motor lorries and cars.
That whilst such vehicles might not compare in efficiency with the highly developed modern tractor, it is felt that they would serve a useful purpose and tide farmers over the period of new-machine shortage. Thae there is nothing like treading on people's toes to make them active.
That as running friction decreases, air friction and resistance become increasingly important.
Of whispers that the war may be over before this country settles down to the problem of producer gas for motor vehicles. 0 .
-That spectacles lens-replacement units, each vehicle manned by eight technicians, will accompany the U.S.A. troops overseas.
That those who are sure "something ought to be done" should make quite sure that they thtmselves are doing all they can.
That " concealed dangers to the haulage industry" did not, as one reader thought, referto the bullock around the hairpin bend.
Appreciation of the Crossley Motors advertisements —particularly that concerning Hannibal's living Tanks (armoured elephants).
That 15 per cent. of American soldiers wear glasses.
That the H.S.G. might be used by, but must not be confused with, the H.G.
That there's a lot of metal in the one and a lot of mettle in the other.
That contentment may be great riches, but it is seldom an aid to acquiring them.
Someone asking if bones of contention ought not to be dumped in the vear-time salvage bag.