Penny at heart of boy’s fall prank saves life
Topeka doctor rushes to a two year old who fell from a second story window and finds no injuries. He gives a penny to quiet the child. On returning home he learns Johnny swallowed the penny but survives. Capper's Weekly records the unlikely rescue.
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Johnny
Topeka
Reed Pays By Court After Missing Dog Tax
FE C Reed a captain of the Erie railroad police forgot the dog tax payment. The assessor lacked change and directed payment at the central office. A warrant for nonpayment followed and Reed settled $17 in the court of Justice G W Stults.
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Indianapolis News
When It Pays to Be Bad
A fragment from a domestic scene shows a mother telling Johnny to amuse the baby while she steps out. The dialogue reveals tension and social norms about behavior and influence within the family setting.
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Johnny
Seashore Fashion Flourishes With Color and Style
A New York Times fashion note celebrates seaside dressing as bold and practical this season. Beachwear ranges from one piece swimsuits to gay printed crepes, with parasols and hats harmonizing with dresses. knitted outing wear and floaty chiffon dominate shore ensembles.
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New York Times
Heart disease in autos warns owners to care for batteries
An article by B. W. Cooke urges careful storage battery maintenance to extend life and prevent costly junk, noting that overuse or neglect causes overheating and failure. Frequent charging and discharge, plus occasional tail light drainage, keeps batteries healthy and productive.
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Heat Deteriorates Rubber in Racing Car Tires
A high grade tire on a racing car can last about 500 miles, roughly one twentieth of a tire’s life under normal use. Heat from internal friction raises tire temperature quickly at high speed, accelerating rubber deterioration and increasing tire bills for speed over cautious driving.
How to Use Gears on Long Hills for Car Power
The article explains using first and second gears to avoid engine damage or stalling on steep inclines. It advises driving at a fair speed to gain momentum, then shifting down as speed drops. Retard the spark at the first knock to slow the engine and preserve power, reducing the need to shift on hills.
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Headlight Control Aims Auto Steering-Linked Direction
W Muller of Honolulu unveils a steering wheel operated headlight control. The device directs headlights in the car’s travel direction, enabling the light to point straight ahead as the steering wheel turns. It claims easy application to standard automobile builds.
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Scientific American
W. Muller
Honolulu
Hawaii
Automobile Gossip LZ Sparks and Slaps in Engine Noise
Valve clicks and slaps are common engine noises caused by neglecting bolts and grease cups. Regular tightening and lubrication of springs, wheel bearings, steering connections, and universal joints extend life and smooth operation. Owners should periodicly inspect and service their car, especially before crossing railway tracks to avoid stalling on the rails.
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