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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1929
Page
6
This passage instructs on washing a car with tepid water and soft brushes, drying thoroughly before folding the top, and focusing interior care with ammonia-diluted water for leather and salted alcohol for cloth. It advises removing the bowle, rinsing dust, and carefully treating grease spots with neutral soap, avoiding bar soap on the body above the chassis.
A Lincoln Nebraska garage owner advertised a thawing service for frozen radiators. He used a steam heated shop, placing a sheet iron shield over the radiator to melt ice quickly while the engine ran and the fan drew hot air through. The service charged a fee unless customers bought weather supplies.
The article explains spark plug design shifts tied to aviation influencing car engines. It contrasts hot plugs that burn off deposits to prevent insulation shorts with cooler plugs suitable for higher compression engines. It notes aviation research guides the move toward cooler plugs in cars.
Keene Fitzpatrick, veteran trainer for Princeton and Michigan, argues that proper conditioning prevents most football injuries. He cites starting scrimmage before readiness and the pregame scrimmages as risky, noting players who conserve effort are more prone to harm. He calls for rigid physical exams, especially for high school players.
In the final reckonings of the 1928 season few stars emerge across Western colleges. Standout names are rare, though many teams boast strong sophomores. Iowa’s Wills Glasgow led the Hawkeyes with 546 rushing yards, while Oran Pape and Mayes McLain trailed. Northwestern’s Walter Holmer, a record-setting fullback, totaled 441 rushing yards and 55 punt attempts. Indiana’s Chuck Bennett leaves for West Point, and Gene Rose and Joe Kresky begin pro careers with Hammond.
Evar Swanson outfielder for the San Francisco Missions is sold to the Cincinnati Reds. Detroit has sent Johnnie Neun to the Toledo club of the American Association. Battling Leyinsky remains active with three straight wins. Reed Whyte of Princeton has been elected captain of the Princeton football team. The Idaho armory gym cost 3000 and was funded by popular subscription. Dartmouth coach Jess Hawley uses moving pictures for demonstrations. Ray Schalk, ex-White Sox, now Giants member, owns a bowling academy in Chicago. Tom Connell of Detroit moves from football to basketball after the season. Bob Emslie is described as a professor of umpiring in the National League. Johnny Buchman, rising golfer, shoots 67 at a Greensboro course. Bruce Caldwell of Yale given unconditional release by the New York Giants. Albert Smoke, former Canadian Olympian, makes a comeback in a three mile race. Woolie Roettger, Cardinals outfielder, coaching basketball at Illinois Wesleyan after injury. Dr. C G W Spears will teach at Albion College summer coaching school. Frankie Genaro, flyweight champion, noted for his small stature as his mother stands four ft ten.
A compact column on road safety and driving habits. It weighs pedestrian risk at intersections against motorist conduct, notes the oddities of driving tips, and contrasts car dangers with aviation safety. It cites general anecdotes about drivers, pedestrians, and a wary view of accidents.
At the annual meeting of the Women's Metropolitan Golf Association of New York two new tournaments were announced a brother and sister event and a mother and son tournament. The additions aim to develop the game among younger players while joining the regular schedule.
Advice on maintaining a complete car tool kit in the vehicle. Emphasizes readiness for unforeseen repairs and lists practical extras to carry for extended trips, including tire patches, grease gun, wire tape, light bulbs, twine, oil caps, grease, cylinder oil, and a tightly corked gasoline can.
Phil Ball of the St. Louis Browns has led air scouting for over a year, but Jim Perry of Indianapolis now owns a cabin plane and will use it for business and summer scouting. Farm finds along the River Nile are valued at $1,000 or more aere.
Dame Fashion notes fashion from Grace Jewett Austin with insights on pink party gowns, tulle, embroidered jackets, and peplums. It traces historical influences from Civil War attire to Egyptian jewelry trends and block print scarves, praising velvet and metal jewelry pairings for a glittering winter look.
A blue and white fashion bag in a checked pattern is crafted from interlaced thin leather bands. The slide fastening resides on the side, reflecting current vogue for blue tones and intricate texture.
Paris fashion notes reveal a shift from boyish frocks to gentle, serious styles. Lanvin leads with velvet youthfully cut dresses. Worth presents back-buttoned aprons in brown velvet. Regay adapts apron motifs with navy crepe. New looks seek innocent, bibbed charm and softened princess gowns.
The piece highlights two classic designs the opera pump and the T-strap slipper. It details colorful metal brocade materials in emerald green red sapphire blue and black and gold or silver brocade. Slippers pair with evening frocks adding vivid color to winter social wear.
Under the latest Parisian mode flowers are worn upside down with heads hanging or a cascade of buds and leaves for a falling effect. Stiff flowers have nearly disappeared from evening styles and any kind of blossoms are far less evident than months ago. Blossoms used on evening dresses look astonishingly real with fluffy silk petals on limp silken cords rather than stems.
A past promotional tale recounts Pastor Koenig’s Nervine, grown from old German medical practice to worldwide sales. The makers offer a large free sample to readers who write to Koenig Medicine Co at 1045 North Wells Street Chicago, asking for the sample and mentioning their local paper.
A brief quirky quotation highlights the contrast between a child praising a father’s Bach performance and another praising a father’s golf, illustrating playful lines about parental talents. London John Blunt’s wry tone invites readers to read between the lines.
A physician notes 47 years of constipation results and backs Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, natural remedy. He warns against drastic purges, urges daily bowel movement, and advertises free trial bottles from Syrup Pepsin Dept BB Monticello Illinois.
A terse domestic exchange shows a wife asking why her husband rushes to the club and him replying that absence makes the heart grow fonder. The exchange centers on love, doubt, and lingering affection between the couple.
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