Plan to reorganize federal departments aims at Public Works shift
The American Engineering council urges abolishing the Department of the Interior and forming a Department of Public Works to consolidate public land and related functions. The group, led by ex Gov James Hartness, plans a Philadelphia meeting May 23 24 to discuss the reform, reforestation, and other national issues.
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Department of the Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Congress of Engineers
Washington
James Hartness
Vermont
Hartness
Philadelphia
Why Is Washington a Deadly Dump
A columnist ruminates on Washington’s loss of colorful figures in Congress. He recalls Ollie James Boies Penrose and Theodore Roosevelt as once vivid personalities and laments the uniformity dulling political life. He notes few memorable names remain while Arkansas’s Caraway hints at individuality.
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Clinton W. Gilbert
Daily Mirror of
Washington
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Capital
Senate
House
Ollie James
Boies Penrose
John Sharp
Liams
Jim Martine
Joe Cannon
Theodore Roosevelt
Russell Barnes
Boles Penrose
Jim Reed
Caraway
Arkansas
Post Office Salary Increases Likely to Be Considered
Postmaster General Harry New and House Post Office Chairman Grist discuss a general review of all salary and employment proposals for postal workers. They warn that over fifty bills are pending and a broad readjustment could require major funding or higher postage. The fiscal year deficit is projected at 30 million dollars. Franciscus argues increases can be funded by postage rate revisions, especially parcel post, not tax revenue.
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Congressional Commission
Harry 8
New
Grist
Post Office Committee
House
Congress
Post Office Department
General Treasury
P. Franciscus
United National Association of Post Office Clerks
Coolidge
Franciscus
California Flea Sets New Jump Records Says Department
A Department of Agriculture bulletin credits a California flea with holding high jump and broad jump records. The report notes fleas threaten humans and animals, spreading diseases, with over 400 varieties in existence. It cites entomologist Miteman and details flea reproduction and development.
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Department of Agriculture
California
Department
Miteman
Bureau of Entomology
Soalifornia
Painting a Small Car by Amateurs Reveals Easy Renovation
Article by Erwin Greer of Greer College of Automotive Engineering outlines amateur car painting. It describes low costs for enamel, brushes, and cleaning materials, a wide color range, and simple steps for cleaning, rubbing with pumice dust, touching up dents, and applying a final glass enamel for a fresh finish.
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Erwin Greer
Greer College of Automotive Engineering
Chicago
Wabbling Hind Wheel Sighted On Approaching Car
Drivers notice a wobbling hind wheel ahead of a damaged front roller triggering warnings of danger. The owner ignores the risk, imagining crooked paths of other cars while neglecting his own vehicle’s fault.
Timing of Early and Late Sparks in Engine Pistons
The terms early spark and late spark refer to ignition timing. An early spark occurs slightly before power stroke by advancing the spark lever. A late spark occurs slightly after power stroke by retarding the lever.
Simple bluing method for small bright metal parts
Small bright metal objects such as screws can be blued by placing them on a sheet of metal and holding over a fire until the parts achieve the desired color.
Pedestrians Urged to Face Traffic on Road
The Pennsylvania Motor Federation asked its 62 clubs to tell pedestrians to walk on the left side of highways, especially at night. It cites night drivers blinded by headlights and swinging right as a danger, arguing facing traffic helps pedestrians avoid being struck and be seen earlier by approaching drivers.
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Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Unloading Heavy Machine From Platform to Truck
A worker unloading heavy machines faced labor shortages and used the truck’s power to shift equipment. By backing the truck to the platform the machine was moved with levers, the base extended about 10 inches from the rear, then raised slightly to place a roller underneath.
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Maury Robinson
Paris
Tex
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Plan to Test Defective Valve for a Slow Leak
A method to test a defective valve for slow leaks involves raising the valve stem to the highest point, removing the dust cap, and submerging the stem mouth in water. Bubbles indicate leakage. If leakage occurs, tighten the seating or replace the plunger.
Automobile tips and pavement innovations from early reports
An article notes using graphite in engines with care for performance and efficiency yields about 52 billion car miles yearly from thirteen million cars. It describes a concrete mixer usable for street paving with interchangeable caterpillar tread and wheel power. It mentions ground barriers for roadway gates opened by cars and warns against pouring cold water into a hot cooling system to avoid cylinder cracking.
Iowa News Roundup Highlights Tax Support and Projects
Grundy Center touts highest per capita income in state with 1.52 dollars for 2000 residents. Des Moines plans 115 foot skeleton towers for Bankers Life radio. Iowa Memorial Union building in Iowa City breaks ground May 1 with 1 million cost funded by alumni. World Court Sunday features Des Moines mothers backing aid for German children. Efforts to connect North Iowa pike progress, enabling Rock Valley to Canadian line travel. Oelwein launches Go to Church drive to boost attendance. Iowa assigns a quarter million dollars to World War relief food shipments to Germany. Education notes outline prerequisites for Iowa school superintendents.
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Grundy Center
Iowa District Gas Association
Sioux City
Liberty
Des Moines
Bankers’ Life Insurance Company
Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa City
Louis G. Lasher
Iowa
National Rifle Association
Camp Perry
Ohio
America
McGreror
Marquette
Joliet
Mississippi
McGregor Heights
Germany
Iowa Pike
Osceola County
Sanborn
Rock Valley
Canadian Line
Oelwein
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines Register-Tribune
Cherokee County
Marcus
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Whitney
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France
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Mother Gray CO. Leroy
N. Y
Garfield
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