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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
2
National league circles consider action to curb player and manager contributions as special writers. The aim is to prohibit players from having their names appear in World Series game reports to avoid leaks and dissension caused by insider copies and extra pay.
The article explains how charging rates on battery chargers can be reduced to suit different sets. It notes converting a five ampere charger to a two ampere per hour trickle charger is feasible for an experienced radio operator.
Detroit Automobile Club official William A. Ochs outlines essential winter car care to prevent emergencies. Key tips cover radiator leaks, anti freeze maintenance, winter oil, battery readiness, gear lubrication, hydrometer checks, tire inspection, carburetor adjustment, and ignition coil checks citing over two thousand prior calls.
Gene Tunney says he will retire from boxing within five years while remaining heavyweight champion. He plans to devote time to physical perfection and other work, shunning stage appearances and title-driven ventures. He reflects on lessons from his first year as champion, including keeping passion in check and avoiding anger in the ring.
On August 1, 1924, Dazzy Vance struck out seven Chicago batters in a row, tying a 1906 record by George Wiltse. Cubs hitters battled but could not connect as they faced the furious right hander and the umpire’s calls, prompting Bill Killefer to quip that the pitcher had nothing but his glove and a prayer.
Radio devices and parts are produced by over 2,500 U S firms. Regularly painting radio casings extends battery life. Operating a broadcasting station costs 5 000 to 10 000 dollars monthly. The U S navy leads in radio use among government bodies. A brass records phonograph could be heard 10 000 years hence. A few listening posts will be built in England within a 10 square mile area to receive American radio programs.
The West Coast lightweight Jimmy McLarnin delivered a sensational knockout of Lou Kaplan in the eighth round of a ten round bout and is now rated among the leaders of his class. Once considered only a rising challenger he is being boosted as a serious contender for the lightweight title held by Sammy Mandell.
The aging boxing greats in the piece push for comebacks. Jack Britton, 43, faces Hilario Martinez and weighs another run at glory while Willie Ritchie, Johnny Dundee, and Tony Cansoveril are cited in various comeback efforts across San Francisco and New York.
A bulletin from the American Research foundation predicts 500 000 motor trucks will be purchased in the United States in 1927. The truck’s larger load capacity and wider operating radius outpace horse drawn transport, with ten mile costs much lower. Bankers favor installment plans as trucks quickly repay investment, aligning with rising gasoline production from 1916 to 1926 as demand grows with motor expansion.
The article notes grease lubrication in front wheel bearings relies on hub cap lubricant. It warns that silver colored lubricant indicates dust and filings, requiring immediate replacement to protect lubrication quality and prevent damage.
A special curtain around the back of the front seat in an open touring car enhances driver and rear passenger comfort by reducing drafts and wind while still keeping the car largely open. The curtain can fasten to existing curtain fasteners and may use extra fasteners at the back of the seat and top.
The snippet highlights polo training timelines, English society archery, legalized English boxing bets, Stamford Bridge greyhound racing, dog Fresh Habits barred for aggression, Lady Suffolk’s 2:20 record, a football charge speed machine, Eddie Zagen’s amateur status, Jack Hobbs’ 75 dollar weekly salary, Muriel Gunn’s world‑class long jump of 18 feet 8.5 inches, and other era athletic notes.
New York Giants manager joins McGraw purchases Buck Jordan for seven thousand dollars. Jordan is a shortstop among three young players bought by McGraw in a Southward ivory hunt.
In Nogales Arizona a Yaqui delegation with about 600 warriors surrendered to Mexican army headquarters and pledged allegiance to the flag marking an end to decades of conflict. The tribe’s population now numbers around 2,000 across eight villages, with farming and industry shown to have suffered during hostilities.
The twenty eighth annual directory of officials and organizations protecting birds and game has been issued by the Department of Agriculture. It lists government bodies in the U S Canada Newfoundland and Mexico along with state and national bird protection groups and the migratory bird treaty act advisory board. Several states and provinces report personnel changes including California Georgia Idaho Iowa Michigan Montana Nevada New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Washington Wyoming British Columbia New Brunswick Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Copies are available from the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington DC.
In Crooksville Perry county Ohio the bulldog Lady owned by Walter Tipton displayed remarkable sagacity after the death of one of her five puppies. She dug a grave for the body and placed three stones at the grave site. The dog visits the grave daily whimpering as if in mourning.
Arnold Phelps aged nineteen failed a navy physical due to hearing deficiency. A specialist discovered a small white bean of the navy bean variety in each ear, explaining the hearing problem and resulting rejection.
An advertisement extols Fletcher’s Castoria as a gentle, natural remedy for babies. It claims quick relief from colic, constipation, and diarrhea, praises its pleasant taste and vegetable base, and notes a physicians’ endorsement and a complimentary feeding guide.
Six electric powered pumps labored around the clock for nearly two years to create three islands in Tampa Bay Florida. The 82 acre ensemble was developed into a thriving residential and business district.
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