04 Sep 1930
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1930
Page
1
The article notes Pennsylvania rebounding from near depletion to being called the best big game state. It cites abundant deer and bears in remote areas, tolerable bear incursions near farms, and thriving small game like rabbits, squirrels, quail, pheasants, and wild turkeys near urban centers. Campers report bears around campsites and farm women once guiding bears from kitchens.
The U S Department of Agriculture studies how motor trucks affect farm marketing. It surveys truck receipts in town markets, compares truck and rail movements from producing areas, and notes direct selling to itinerant truck merchants. Trucks extend local supply areas up to 600 miles and reduce handling costs.
A readable quiz item asks why the car top must be clear of snow and ice for fabric protection. It lists causes of lights failing such as blown fuse discharged battery worn bulb or faulty switch and mentions faulty wiring or weak battery as possible factors.
An article from Popular Science Monthly describes two ways to form a drop extension from heavy strap iron to raise a jack when the jack is too high. It warns against light straps and stresses thick steel to prevent bending that could cause axle slippage. It notes jacks often lack a wide or long base and tend to tip on soft ground, recommending an extra base to stabilize the setup.
The article outlines how drivers can help conserve oil by safe driving and keeping cars well maintained. It notes federal and industry efforts to secure future lubricant and fuel supplies, plus improvements in engine and carburetor design to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
Learn both methods to hold a car at a standstill while waiting on a signal change. One method uses the hand throttle to feed fuel to the engine, and the other uses the hand brake with normal fuel delivery. Mastery of both methods prevents accidents, as careless handling can lead to a serious crash.
Olympic champion Adelaide Lambert surfaced at Riverside Casades pool New York as a professional in the Metropolitan outdoor swimming championships. She won the 100 yard freestyle for women amid a field of West Coast standout women swimmers.
A group of veteran track enthusiasts and timers agree Paavo Nurmi is the finest runner in history. Though his peak speed faded, Nurmi remains the benchmark for supremacy in long distance events, with his enduring legend gripping fans on both continents.
Many new and interesting squibs of various sports note Gus Siler failing against big league pitching and being benched by the Pirates while Roth Gehrig and Meusel loom. A separate item mentions Jayne hitting three home runs in succession as part of a roundup of baseball feats. Earl Sande the jockey, praised as outstanding, is said to be working on a percentage basis after earning $20 000 in 1925 and 1929.
Brooklyn star Bob Herman and other ball figures are profiled amid season chatter. Notes mention Stella Walsh aiming for the 1932 Olympics, Ike Boone linked to Daniel Boone lineage, and Ed Rommel discussing the knuckleball. Also references to University of Washington sod, Ken Hallaway and Sammy Mandell, with a stray line on an unavoidable accident.
Stray and abandoned house cats and their numerous litters are described as a serious menace to wild game in southern New Jersey. The State Game and Fish Commission launches intensive action with cat traps placed in pine lands. Wardens visit traps daily and many captured cats are shot to protect pheasants, quail, squirrels, and rabbits.
In Chicago the American Bar Association opened with fierce debate over Prohibition enforcement led by George W. Wickersham. He urged obedience to law, warned against minority rights challenging it, and supported swift penalties for minor offenses to deter lawlessness. The meeting also fought over a referendum on the Eighteenth Amendment and discussed farm relief amid droughts.
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