GARS TO STATE ARMORED CAR BATTERY FORMED IN NY
Forty armored cars fully equipped for service will complement state plans after completion of arrangements. The first unit, a Mack shown in an illustration, forms the initial battery created in the United States under the New York National Guard. Prominent financiers and industrialists including BE. H. Gary Frick R. M. Trompson D. Olcott G. M. N. Wallace and H. G. Montgomery contributed. The battery includes rapid-fire gun cars anti-aircraft and repair cars tank cars motorcycles and auxiliary equipment.
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United States
New York City
New York National Guard
BE. H. Gary
Frick
R. M. Trompson
D. Olcott
G. M.N
Vision of Chariots Raging in Streets Foretells Gasoline Cars
In a Boston Post inspired note, Dr. Charles I Page, Dudley Street pastor, links Nahum’s ancient prophecy to modern gasoline cars. He argues Nahum saw a future city street with driving machines, headlights, and busy traffic as a warning to the wicked.
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Charles I. Page
Dudley Street
Bible Times
Christ
B.C
Mator
Elkosh
Nahum
Broadways
Doctor Page
Boston Post
Speeding Endangers Mind and Body, Ohio Journal Urges Action
The Ohio State Journal calls for strict enforcement against speeders, arguing speed harms drivers, passengers, and the public. It praises police efforts and urges motorists to slow down, insisting responsible citizens avoid rash rushing and protect community safety.
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Ohio State Journal
Big Tire Trade Abroad Shows Strong U S Exports
During the year ending June 80 1916 Goodyear officials report U S tire exports valued at 18000000 dollars. This fourfold rise over the prior year indicates a solid basis for American tire sales abroad. Substantial gains are noted in South American trade.
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United States
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Money Invested In Autos In fala country
By year end the 945,884 automobiles will be owned in fala country representing an investment of 2 billion dollars. The MG-avar nant report cites the figures and context for automotive ownership and capital in the region.
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Jeabt
Fala
Vee the Car and Bee the Automobile Motif
A dated admonition about cars and social visits urges readers to enjoy rides with family, visit neighbors, and exchange ideas to become educated. The tone mirrors a midcentury community guidance piece stressing practical mobility and neighborly engagement.
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Vee
Auppey
Speed and Stutz on stock car performance
Automaker Harry Stutz argues speed is not the prime feature in a race car but staining and agility. He says valve lift carburetion and gear ratio govern speed, while a car should offer quick acceleration for safety and brisk performance under road conditions.
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Harry Stutz
America
Peacock attacks own reflection on pastor car at Pennsburg
While Reverend H J Miller preached at the Reformed church in Pennsburg Pennsylvania a peacock wandered onto the lawn and charged the reflection of itself in the pastor s varnished automobile mistaking it for a rival. The bird pecked and hacked at the paint and woodwork ruining both the finish and the vehicle.
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Peacock
H. J. Miller
Reformed Church
Pennsburg
Keep Chickens Off the Highway and Fences
In a discussion on rural road safety the text urges restricting fowls along busy highways. It notes that chickens and dogs are harmed by traffic and that enclosing or fencing is the sensible measure to protect poultry and motorists.
By-Product Coke Recovery Surges in 1915
The United States Geological Survey reports benzol and other by products from coke ovens surged in 1915, with total by product value rising to about 30 million dollars from 17.5 million in 1914. Benzol alone climbed to 7.76 million, spurred by wartime demand and new recovery systems across 16 additional plants. Public health efforts meanwhile show typhoid and malaria declines through rural sanitation surveys led by Dr. Lumsden, visiting over 12,000 Greenville County homes and reducing typhoid deaths by 30 to 90 percent. The program covers 17 counties across as many states, with plans to expand nationwide.
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Uncle Sam’s
Geological Survey
Mde
United States
America
Uncle Sam
Public Health Service
Panawa Canal
Alaska
L. L. Lumsden
Greenville
S. C
Less Coloring Used in Tea Under Mitchells Inspectors
The annual report of George Mitchell shows fewer teas contain artificial coloring. The Read test, begun in 1912, flags coloring and purity issues. initial years rejected over 513,683 pounds, later years far lower. Mitchell notes China has largely halted coloring as the Chinese government warns against deception. In the latest year 1,764,430 pounds were rejected for being below quality and only 188 pounds for coloring concerns.
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George Mitchell
Uncle Sam
United States
Tea Examiner
China
Department of Labor reports year of unemployment activity
The United States Employment Service under the Division of Information of the Bureau of Immigration completed a full year of inactivity. During the year 25,645 employers filed applications for 107,881 workers. In the same period 184,082 persons applied for work, 84,083 were referred to employment and 156 were actually employed.
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Tne
United States Employment Serveice
Division of Information
Bureau of Immigration
Department of Labor
Untitled Military Note On Air Cooled Guns
A fragment discusses air cooled guns and soldiers on the Mexican border. It notes that steady service tests reveal limited effectiveness. The text mentions what appears to be gang with tong handler sponges used by soldiers for this purpose.
Peculiar Malng Lighthougs Rebuilds by Coastline
A lighthouse on the cliff keeps its post with a keeper and two assistants. Ten men remain on duty to maintain the light amid unusual conditions.
Even milking periods affect fat content in milk study
An English experiment station finds total milk quantity unaffected by equal or unequal milking intervals, but fat percentage changes with the interval length. Cows milked at even periods yield more evening milk, with slightly poorer quality. An experiment to test phosphate feeding used precipitated bone phosphate at one ounce per cow.
Effect of Diet on Milk Production and Quality
Experiments with precipitated bone ash showed no gain in milk quantity or nervous stimulation, with a possible slight weight rise in cows. Milking frequency beyond twice daily offered no advantage. Palm nut cake did not increase weight like cotton cake but yielded glossier skin and higher milk fat percentage.
Treatment for leaky teat in cows
A farmer describes a method to stop teat leakage in dairy cows. He claims leaky teats result from pressure during heavy milk flow and suggests filing a spike to form a heat-sealed scar around the milk opening, then applying heat and gentle pressure to close the orifice, with cautions about heating and lubrication if slower.
Cleanliness of the Dairy Improves Milk Production
An old farming note describes building a sunning rack from 2 by 4s and 1 by boards to dry milk cans and utensils. It advises adjustable framing and a bolt at intersections. For clean milk cans, wash in cold water, steam or scald if needed, then sun-dry using the rack in sunlit conditions.
Safe handling of milk in care facilities
Guidance stresses immediate straining of milk and chilling if left in a warm milking area. Do not leave milk in warm spots for minutes. transfer to cool storage promptly to prevent spoilage and contamination. Emphasizes care and prompt processing.
Brick Roads Durable and Economical Guide
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin warns brick pavements offer durability, good traction, and easy maintenance for country roads but face high initial costs. It notes Charleston, West Virginia as an early adopter and urges using uniform, high quality bricks rather than locally sourced inferior material.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Charleston
Benefits of Concrete Roads For Rural Mail Delivery
Concrete roads improve daily rural mail delivery by connecting homes to a central network. The policy argues benefits extend to political, financial, industrial, and trading centers, reinforcing national infrastructure and growth.
Transmit Bert Thoughts at Night Breaks Ground
A cryptic report notes a human effort and UMAR achievement with 1g transmitted overnight. The text mentions a breakfast table of the commi Peedae PY and cites MEKWONK and FORMA in unclear context.
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Bert
Rhona
Fragmentary note on road conditions and vehicle use
Fragmentary passage discusses road conditions and a person named Helge Wandertiy or similar. It notes that roads are not fit to ride often, but a little work with the road improves conditions and enables driving an automobile when desired.
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New York
National Guard
Plattsburg
Barry C. Montgomery
U. S. Capitol
Washington
James Hay, Jr
Robert Warwick
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