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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1926

Page

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Macaw Gift to Zuni Clan Reveals Totem Connection

Dr. Nell M. Judd of the National Geographic Society presented a live Mexican macaw to the Zuni tribe as a gift for the Macaw clan. The bird, once thought dangerous in captivity, becomes a shared symbol for the clan and offers new insight into Pueblo Bonito's past and macaw presence in central Mexico.

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Freak Coal Mine Closed by Frequent Gas Blasts

Victorian British Columbia pauses the Granby Consolidated operation after repeated gas explosions. Experts called the mine unique for gas interlarded seams and fatal rock falls. Closure aims to avert further disasters and safeguard the company’s valuable Cassidy property.

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British organize to attract tourists to Great Britain

British merchants and hotel and shop owners form a cooperative effort to lure visitors from the United States and the British Dominions. They adopt the slogan Come to Great Britain and plan to promote the islands as a holiday destination while aiding tourists and encouraging Britons to visit the United States.

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The Paved Highway A Joy Forever and Public Funds

State commission findings show paved highways reduce upkeep costs and boost prosperity, while dirt roads require rising spending. Hibbing areas illustrate wasted funds on unpaved routes. Paved highways are praised as durable, cost effective, and essential for progress, with broad taxpayer benefits.

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Rise of Hard Street Pavements Across Cities

Hard street pavements grow popular with more than 3000 cities adopting the new surfacing as automobiles and pneumatic tires become widespread. Concrete becomes the favored material, replacing earlier timefluls, with over 1000 cities paving concrete last year and expectations of substantial gains this year. The first hard-surface pavement in the United States appeared in 1892 at Bellefontaine Ohio.

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New Highway Lighting Urged After Columbus Conference

A state plan proposes newly developed lane lighting to flood Ohio highways with bright lights. Engineers advocate adopting the system nationwide, citing lower restoration costs and improved safety.

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Virginia Historic Highway Route Described by Legislators

A historic Virginia highway project described by lawmakers runs from Washington through the Shenandoah Valley to Roanoke and Charlottesville and Richmond, with alternate routes via Lynchburg and from the capital to the seaboard through Fredericksburg and Alexandria, reflecting growing highway activity.

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Let a Bee Fly Out of the Car Window

Advice on handling a bee in a car focusing on staying calm and letting the bee leave through open windows. Bees attack only when threatened. keep windows open, avoid swatting, and give the bee a chance to escape.

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New Zealand Railways Faces Shifts in Passenger Revenue

An official US Commerce Department summary from Wellington warns New Zealand railways may see reduced passenger revenues as buses increase routes and shorter connections divert traffic. The report notes 80 cars operate on lines from 15 to 125 miles, with quicker services and cheaper fares boosting bus use.

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Brakes and Automobile Care Notes

A brief warning on brake maintenance urges drivers to routinely test brakes before driving. It stresses simple checks without equipment to ensure immediate vehicle control.

Roadless Auto Seen Trackless Vehicle Promise

Roadless cars are described as a new reality with balloon tires hinting at better road comfort. Advancements include greatly improved traction and ample power with experiments in spring suspension allowing a vehicle body to stay level as wheels adapt to rough surfaces. Some devices can keep riders in place by skipping holes at high speeds on rough roads.

Spare Tube Guidance For Motorists On Long Trips

Advice stresses every motorist should carry at least one spare tube on extended trips. Carrying a spare without using it offers no clear benefit, as it sits unused in the toolbox until needed. The text notes potential friction or chafing issues and implies practical precautions for long journeys.

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Simple container design puzzled by a tool storage note

A fragment from Popular Science Magazine discusses a basic container idea with a four inch simplest form. It emphasizes securing the container firmly to prevent movement and tube drop outs in the tool compartment.

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Water washing harms car wheels and finish

The article warns against using direct water on autos to protect wheels and finishes. It notes that strong sprays on the hood are discouraged and that aggressive washing can chip paint and spoil wheel appearance, urging careful, gentler cleaning to avoid costly damage.

Automobile Trends and Crashes Amid Gasoline Price Shifts

A fragmented report notes rising crash concerns and vehicle design factors such as closed tops reducing wind resistance versus open tops. It hints at a six ton truck at an intersection and a cautious public mood as gasoline prices fall, followed by garbled observations of a driver named White and unclear street scenes.

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Illness Relief and Recovery Reported by Mrs Gage

Mrs J F Gage describes isolation from chores as her health improved after illness. She credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound in a letter, saying she has become a “new woman” after taking twelve bottles and fesl-Ilkes. Her friend also plans to start the remedy.

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Unclear fragment hints at job interview dialogue

Fragmentary text presents an interview scene with Mr Schortemeler and a high school graduate. A secretary position is mentioned and a reply by an interviewer is captured in incomplete form, suggesting a workplace dialogue in Indianapolis.

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Ute forces a limited Versailles to enable corps to cover

Fragmentary text mentions Dresden and Cuticura products with promotional phrasing. Key readable terms include Cuticura Soap and talcum, suggestive of cosmetic advertising rather than campaign facts. No clear event, date, or人物 identified due to garbled OCR.

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Abandapel Theme Sparks Quiet Controversy

A puzzling note from an obscure source hints at a hidden theme in Muins soothe work. The text references fey imagery and a cautious tone about public reception, leaving readers to puzzle over intent and origin.

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