Spitsbergen the Arctic Hub for Coal and Exploration
Prepared by the National Geographic Society outlines Spitsbergen as a summer launch point for Arctic flights toward the North Pole, noting rich coal deposits and other minerals. It details early whaling, Dutch settlements at Smeerenberg, sovereignty under Norway after World War I, and ambitious polar ventures including A A Andre’s Ornen balloon voyage.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. Cc
Pitsbergen
North Pole
Antarctic
Alaska
Spitsbergen
Europe
America
Barents
Henry Hudson
Orient
Netherlands
Jan Mayen
Pelham
Amsterdam Island
Smeerenberg
Holland
Norway
A. Andre
Sweden
Andre
Oscar
M. Alfred Nobel
Oscar Dickson
M. Strindberg
M. Fraenkel
Vogelsang
Siberia
Arctic Regiona
Examination For All Car Drivers
A historical article urges universal driver exams to prove fitness and safety. It lists disqualifying factors such as age, limb impairment, intoxication, epilepsy, poor hearing or sight, and weak nervous structure. It stresses safety, warns against speeding, and advises caution at dusk, with proper use of chains and careful handling of ruts and bridges.
Plan to Etch Initials on Metal Part or Auto
A method for personalizing metal surfaces by etching initials. Use a nitric and muriatic acid mix on iron or steel, seal the area with beeswax, inscribe the desired letters, apply acid with a feather, let stand ten minutes, then rinse with water and remove the wax.
Magnet Lamp Holder From Junkyard Magnet
Handy lamp holder made from an old magnet can cling to iron or steel surfaces during auto engine repairs at night. The adjustable lamp swings to any position, per Edwin E. Burgess Jr of Baltimore in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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Edwin E. Burgess
Baltimore, Md
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Standardize Horn Signals for Motorists Urged
A 1910 article compares motor horn codes to maritime whistle signals and argues for a fixed legal set of blasts. It notes long blasts warn passing cars, short staccato blasts imply danger, and prolonged honks urge speed and pedestrians rely on horns, warning against universal, loud horn use.
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Uncle Sam
The Power of Thought and Character in Daily Life
A 1926 Western Newspaper Union piece extols thoughts as forces shaping destiny. It links home, social life, and business to character, urging conscious ethical conduct and the unseen influence of one’s shadow on others. It cites Saint Peter and Abraham Lincoln as moral exemplars.
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Earth
Peter
Wadsworth
Good Samaritan
Western Newspaper Union
Lapping Crankshaft Pin to Secure Best Results
A method to lap worn crankshaft pins involves two hardwood blocks, leather-lined holes, and a hinged leather cover holding emery cloth. Clamp around the pin, oil generously, and turn the crankshaft in a lathe at moderate speed to grind down high spots.
Oil Pan Removal Tip From Popular Science Monthly
A practical tip for car owners advises supporting the oil pan with a block of wood on the jack to ease removing the last bolts. Do not apply excessive pressure to the jack to avoid bending or denting the pan.
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Popular Science Monthly
Weak starting motor aided by secondary storage battery
If the starting motor lacks power to turn the crankshaft it may be strengthened by coupling on another storage battery. Connect it in multiple to avoid raising voltage and ensure large conductor wires from the battery to the meter to gain substantial power output.
Tanlac Promises New Life For Aging Readers
An advertisement extols Tanlac as a natural tonic restoring vigor to elderly men and women. It claims benefits for weak digestion, liver function, and blood cleansing, noting suitability for all ages and promising improved appetite and sleep. Tanlas Vegetable Pills are recommended for constipation.
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Tanlas
Cascade mountain tunnel to be electrified
The 7 mile Cascade mountain tunnel on the Great Northern railway will be electrified at a cost of 10 million dollars. It will reduce about eighteen miles of existing grades and curves and will use hydro electric power for train operation.
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Cascade Mountain
Great Northern Railway
Diamond Dyes Color It New Ad
Color It New with Diamond Dyes promises simple directions for tinting delicate shades or dyeing permanent colors on lingerie silks ribbons skirts waists dresses coats stockings and more. It advises telling the druggist material type wool silk linen cotton or mixed goods.
Natives Gain Voice in West African Government
West African natives will participate in government with a legislature of fifteen official and fourteen unofficial members plus the governor as president. The unofficial native members will be chosen by tribal chiefs who effectively name the representatives.
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West Africa
Legislative Council
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Council of the Allied and Associated Powers
United States
Arctic
Islands
Arctic Islands
Cross Bay
J. W. Wood
Highbury
England
Leonard A. Barrett
Tanlac
M. Jepsen
15Th St
Burlington
Iowa
Peterson
Kremola
Drug and Dept
DR. C. H. Berry CO
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Garifield Tea
W. F. Young, Inc
Lyman St
Springfield
Mass
Florida Gold Refining Co
W. Adams St
Jacksonville
Fia
N. Wells
ST. Chicago
Ill
W.N.U
Des Moines
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