Timely Hints for Camping Trip Autocamping
Practical tips for autocampers cover bedding substitutes like newspapers and cotton in ears to block bugs, tent placement on non sandy soil, kit items such as a steel mirror and short-handled ax, waterproofed guy lines, and the value of notes and photos. Advice includes sleeping bag workarounds, boot care, fire building, cooking safety, compass use, and unloading firearms at camp.
Ambidextrous Duel Won by the Batter
In a Western association game Muskogee faced Topeka. Paul Richards, a switch-hitting shortstop, pitched left and right as Wilson batted right and then shifted sides. Richards finally walked the batter after alternating hands and gloves.
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Paul Richards
Muskogee
Topeka
Wilson
Richards
Robertson Still Hits Ball Hard at Times
Davis A Robertson, veteran of the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates, is batting around .500 in the New York Pennsylvania league. A former college star pitcher who also played first base, he now outfields and has served as a manager in the Virginia league while continuing to hit the ball hard.
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Davis A. Robertson
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Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
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Robertson
Carry Libraries to Rural People Under USDA Program
The United States Department of Agriculture reports book automobiles extend library access to rural areas. In Los Angeles county about 400 000 residents outside city libraries receive books via two vehicles traveling daily up to 100 miles to 300 branches.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Los Angeles
Calif
Central Library
Burlington County
N. J
Coahoma County
Miss
Clarksdale
United States
Interesting Squibs of Sport Baseball
A collection of notes on baseballs internal shifts and figures. It mentions 42 Kellys and Kelleys active in organized baseball, changes in Springfield club management, and players moving between teams and leagues. The piece also notes golf recognition as an athletic sport and touches on tennis debates and other sports trivia.
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France
Victorian Road Safety and Car Maintenance Tips
Brakes squeal on smooth surfaces and need wire brush cleaning to remove sand and improve effectiveness. A new back belt with a red rear light is proposed to reduce street accidents in England. Venezuela requires two horns per vehicle, though three are common in well equipped cars, a feature nervous travelers may dislike.
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England
Venezuela
Sharpening Sets with Midget Condensers Across Tuning Sections
A method to fine tune by placing small condensers on two sections of a multiple tuning condenser. The recommended positions are on the antenna condenser and the detector circuit to sharpen response.
Vacuum Tubes at Risk If Filaments Overheat Or Run Low
Vacuum tubes using thoriated tungsten filaments rely on a surface thorium layer to sustain emission. Overvoltage accelerates evaporation, risking paralysis of the tube, while under voltage slows thorium boiling and also harms performance. Operate at rated voltage to avoid damage, Radio News reports.
May Stall Engine Blames Faulty Carburetor Misread
The article argues that engine stalling is often caused by leaks in the rubber tube of the vacuum windshield cleaner rather than carburetor issues. Inspecting the cleaner tube is simple, and replacing it should precede any blame on the carburetor if stalls persist.
How Clouds Are Formed and Their Power on Earth
Prepared by the National Geographic Society science text explains cloud formation from ocean water, evaporation, and condensation. It outlines droplet growth, the role of dust, and the limits on raindrop size and fall speed, plus how clouds drive rivers, glaciers, and weathering, with notes on human use of cloud energy and global water balance.
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Himalayas
Atlantic
Grand Canyon
Nature
Oceans
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