Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 283, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 November 1910 — OILING LANE ON ATLANTIC [ARTICLE]

OILING LANE ON ATLANTIC

With Ocean Highway Thus Smoothed Passengers May Cross Without Fear of New York.—Plans are being considered by the United States hydrographic office to keep an ocean lane between New York and Europe smooth by systematic oiling. With the Atlantic highway smoothed out in this way, passengers may cross' 1 with perfect comfort, and seasickness will be a thing of the past. It has been estimated that one quart of oil poured upon the waves every .hour by every ship in the trans-Atlantic service would keep the billows smooth in any ordinary weather. The cheapest grade of petroleum will answer the purpose, and it is estimated that an expenditure of $25 per trip will pay the expense. The ocean lane is so crowded nowadays that it is believed that the oil carried away by the ocean currents will be restored frequently enough to keep the ocean highway smooth.. The oil quickly, and a very thin covering suffices to still the water.