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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1915
Page
2
In Clyde, detective narrator helps Roy Dacre rescue his beloved Hisa Warren from the scheming Thorpe. A masked coastal cave hides lovers as a storming pursuit ends with Thorpe abandoning social pretensions and settling into a quiet life with his stepdaughter.
In the Lake Superior region Dacre faces a life threatening fall and is found by Blea Warren, a mountain girl, and her stepfather Reuben. He stays with them for a month at a humble cottage before Elsa Warren and Pherne vanish from the hut, deepening the mystery.
Luke M Luke Sage contrasts sunlit cheer with real mood, noting daily frictions in romance and aging. He returns to common foibles of fashion, appetite, and money, quipping on fashionably opaque modesty, dieting myths, and male curiosity about redheads in a playful editorial tone.
An account describes the Great Wall as largely intact with parapet bricks firm after centuries of North China climate. The top paving, sheer height, and stone facing remain well fitted, spanning about 1 400 miles. Towers and lower sections show enduring construction despite time.
The article argues the true cost of car ownership rests on driver care rather than sticker price. It cites that two drivers with the same model vary in maintenance, gas, and tires. Proper attention to small points prevents major repairs and prolongs vehicle life.
A new wrench fits hexagonal nuts of any size. The adjustable handle uses a notch to grip chains and wrap around the nut or pipe. Tighten by pulling the handle in the proper direction to secure the jaw. The design is right or left handed.
Guidance on overhauling a motor emphasizes assembling as many parts as possible before setting them aside. Bearings bushings nuts and other components should be returned to their proper places as reassembly begins. This practice reduces annoyance and improves efficiency.
Incomplete passage warns that increasing an engine beyond its designed power, by any means, places excessive stress on both engine and chassis, risking damage or failure. The text frames this as a caution about unsafe modification.
A worn water outlet manifold on an automobile engine fractured on the road. A temporary fix used a centered spiral iron wire spring tied to the broken ends, wrapped with canvas strips and electricians tape, then sealed with white lead. The repair let the driver reach home and last until a replacement manifold was obtained.
An article by Pearl urges incineration of dead chicks and fowl to prevent disease spread. It describes a simple, affordable crematory unit with a cement base, grate bars, an incinerating chamber, and a removable galvanized box, plus a protective wooden cover for weather.
An expert offers practical tips to avoid skidding on wet roads. Drive slowly on damp surfaces and avoid hard braking which locks rear wheels. If skidding begins, sharply steer front wheels in the same direction as the rear to regain control. Use non skid chains found in luggage boxes on even large vehicles to improve traction.
George Strobridge, chief examiner of the state automobile bureau, urged caution by drivers at the New York West Side automobile school. He advised drivers to notify police and obtain witnesses after any accident, even minor ones, to avoid unfounded lawsuits and ensure both sides have testimony. He also supported driving examinations for car owners and chauffeurs.
In planning crop locations consider succession to keep land productive. Avoid planting the same or related crops consecutively such as cabbage after cauliflower or broccoli. Tomatoes and peppers should not follow each other. In some regions two to four crops yearly are possible, others only two. When a crop finishes early and a long wait is needed, plant cowpeas or crimson clover to keep soil productive.
Brake bands wear quickly and require inspection when rear wheels fail to slide together with a low pedal. Adjust rods to compensate where possible, but replace worn bands if contact with the drum is insufficient. A kerosene bath cleans dirt buildup and restores grip.
A Chicago dealer elevates one show car seven feet above ground using heavy steel cables to allow buyers and prospectors to view the vehicle from below in the display room. The setup aims to entice potential purchasers by showcasing the car’s undercarriage and construction.
The article notes calves in the Weet are fed a ration of corn and prairie hay with occasional grain, which lacks sufficient protein. It warns the animals will not do well on this diet and suggests substituting good clover hay for some roughage to improve nutrition.
Boras owners cannot afford to give their colts indifferent care. There is every indication that good work horses and mules will bring remunerative prices for several years. The demand for army horses is taking a large number of light weight animals out of the country. Most of these will be replaced ultimately by heavier horses better suited for heavy farm work. The size and value of the mature animal depends to a large extent on the feed and care it gets during colt hood. It pays to give the colt a chance to make the most of its inherited possibility of development, for an extra 200 or 300 pounds make a striking difference in the selling price of a work charge or mule. The maximum development is possible only when the colts are handled carefully and fed well during the first two or three years of their lives.
Practical advice for beekeepers urges placing a shallow water trough near hives to prevent drowned bees and distant stock stings. Build with a 1 inch high cleat and wire screen, fill with water, and avoid sharp edges. Bees drink readily and gather moisture from nearby flora like goldenrod and aster. Honey ripens after two to three weeks, needs drying and proper storage in a cool dry closet rather than a damp cellar.
Farmers with long ladders face weakness and danger when set at the correct angle. A wire brace, formed by mating two V shaped irons, attached to the side sills with small bolts, strengthens the setup. Bore small holes through the sills at each end for securing.
An early method describes using two pieces of No 9 wire fastened to sill holes to form a lock. The wire is threaded through holes and turned back, then passed over the V-shaped rung to secure with a lever. Tightening and fastening at both ends increases ladder strength while reducing expense.
Guidance on preparing for foaling advises decreasing grain for mares as foaling approaches and using bran and roots. It stresses a roomy stall or open grassy lot and says the mare should not be worked for ten to fifteen days after foaling, then gradually eased back into activity.
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