Death of John Mitchell in Concord Junction at 36
Concord Junction residents mourn the death of John Mitchell aged 36 at his Commonwealth Avenue home after a brief pneumonia illness. He served 16 years as bookkeeper at the Massachusetts Reformatory, was highly respected, and leaves a widow and two sons George and Kenneth. Funeral services were held in Concord Junction and Taunton with Elks member ties noted.
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Concord Junction
John Mitchell
Commonwealth Ave
Mitchell
Massachusett Reformatory
Alfred W. Stone
C. X. O'Connell
James Dee
Joseph Dee
Gagnon
Taunton
Sturtevant
Taunton Unitarian Church
William Toomey dies after heart trouble at Deaconess
The obituary notes William Toomey died after a heart ailment at Deaconess Hospital on Monday morning. Schools in the area closed Thursday and Friday due to a severe snow storm.
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William Toomey
Deaconess Hospital
Acton
Maynard for Sale Two Parlor Stores Cheap
Two parlor stores in excellent condition offered for sale at a bargain price by CG S Whitney of Stow. Lost item noted a grey kid glove missing between Hudson and Maynard Monday night. finder urged to return to Ledgar d s News Store in Maynard.
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CG. S. Whitney, Stow
Hudson
Maynard
Ledgard
Useful Points for Car Owners and Simple Repairs
A compact guide lists common car faults and DIY tips. It covers fuel line and float issues causing stalling, cleaning spark plugs with acetic acid, blueing small metal parts over heat, using cuttlefish paper for ignition points, locating interior wire breaks, finding punctures by dust and air, removing rain spots with raw oil, gasket projection causing preignition knocks, and a homemade cement recipe with iron filings lime and salt.
Durable cement for spark plugs and pipe joints
A high quality cement designed for spark plugs and pipe connections. When carefully mixed it withstands compression and heat and can air dry. Includes guidance on usage and drying behavior for reliable automotive and plumbing applications.
Coasting Down Long Grade Warning
Warning about the dangers of coasting downhill in neutral with many curves. Engine running with clutch engaged provides better control and reduces accident risk. Poor brakes increase chances of needing doctors and undertakers.
Drainage for Crank Case
All new cars and those run a few hundred miles should drain the cylinder oil from the crank case. Draining after the first 500 miles is economical to remove grit carbon and dirt from bearings, which would otherwise circulate like emery and cut the bearings.
Slow Down Around Corners Warns Drivers on Turn Speed
A traffic advisory urges drivers to slow to four miles an hour around corners not only to protect pedestrians but for vehicle safety. High speeds strain tires spokes and axles and can cause skidding and rollovers. The caution encourages coasting or shifting to second gear.
Automobiles and Driving Facts Across Nations
Reports show Missouri has one motor truck per forty farms while Tokyo registers 2 121 automobiles. Over twenty years the U S produced 7 7 million cars as Brazilian police log careless drivers with Bertillon style records. Battery ignition cars can run without battery in many models.
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Missouri
Improvised Anti-Skid Chain Fastening Method
A long hook on the inside chain and a small padlock on the outside chain secure an anti skid chain to the wheel. The padlock holds the chain tight, preventing it from loosening or winding around the brake drum. Releasing the padlock adds slack to remove the hook when needed.
Drive Over Broken Stones To Protect Car Tires
Instruction advises a short run over a small broken stone stretch with light speed and clutch out to lift driving strain from rear tires. This method reduces tearing by sharp stones and may extend tire life when feasible.
New Beef From Musk Ox Herds A Northward Plan
Stefansson proposes domesticating musk oxen to create a continental meat supply. He argues arctic herds in Canada and Alaska could be managed as ranches with meat wool and milk benefits, reducing reliance on southern markets. Also notes woodland buffalo potential as a related Northland meat source.
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Washington
Alaska
Sam
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Arctics
Ottawa
Stefansson
Sub-Arctics
Labrador
Nome
Seattle
Minneapolis
Chicago
New York
Jersey
America
Hudson Bay
Mackenzie River
Arctic
Alberta
Slave River
Woman accused of sportsmanship irony in Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript questions whether a woman ever beat a carpet when it was down, highlighting a sharp remark about sportsmanship and gender.
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Boston Transcript
Indian Lovers’ Cedar Carving Found After Long Search
In Copemish Michigan hunters Albert T. Sinders and brothers followed a legendary tale of a brave who carved a memorial of his drowned squaw on a cedar tree by Ford River. Fourteen years of searching yielded the weathered carving, now owned by Albert Sanders after being framed and copyrighted. Miss Elvira Erickson, a student nurse in Arlington, has been visiting relatives.
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Manistee
Mich
Copemish
Albert T. Sinders
John
Henry
Upper Peninsula
Fort River
Marquette
Ford River
Sanders Brothers
Bert Sanders
Sanders
Elvira Erickson
Arlington
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Emai
R. J. Reida Tobacco Co
Prince Albert
Prath Albert
Jarreaver
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
George Stansheld
Maio St
Is the
Son's Bay
Savings Bank
Riverside
Concord
Avtomobill
Tokio
Japan
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Eaton’s Market
Peas
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