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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
2
A Paris fashion note outlines fur wrap trend shifts from purely ornamental to utilitarian. Pelts praised for suppleness and ensembles mix fur with fabric, detailing silhouettes from straight to moderately distended, and highlight skins such as sable, ermine, mink, and Astrakhan with browns and varied lengths.
An automotive columnist urges motorists to properly adjust and clean headlights. He warns many lamps lack correct reflectors and lenses, explains polishing methods, emphasizes reflector condition, and provides a onedrive procedure to align beams for safe night driving.
Leakage around intake valve stems causes reduced power starting issues and misfiring at low throttle. A temporary fix uses graphite and oil paste in narrow grooves on the valve stems or stuffing boxes at guide ends. The stuffing boxes allow the nut to be tightened to compress packing and stop leakage as wear increases.
The piece explains that parking on a hill can be easier than on level ground. It notes that you can avoid shifting between forward and reverse on a hill as the car will coast in one direction. Brakes are needed, and no parking signs mark boundaries but may be interpreted flexibly with caution.
A Popular Science Monthly note describes heavy blocks cut in a banded style with iron and a ring for hanging on trucks. The blocks are designed to lift a curbstone when needed and are shown in an illustration for clarity.
A contributor to the American Motorist argues that spring clips break at the center bolt hole when loose. Tighten nuts fully with a wrench and check clips regularly because even lock washers can loosen over time.
The article warns motorists are killed by stalling on tracks as trains approach. It advises shifting to second or low before crossing to ensure the motor keeps running and clears the crossing safely.
A historical column offers homemaking tips with recipes for Pumpkin Ramekins Cranberry Jelly and Fruit Cocktail plus kitchen guidance on creamed celery and ham omelet ideas. It closes with a Shelley quote on virtue and self-discipline.
A home economics note offers economical baking ideas for busy mothers. It describes cinnamon rolls using baking powder biscuit dough, Turkish Rolls with almond paste and yeast, and Cup Cakes with Seven Minute Frosting. Also includes Prune and Almond Salad with lettuce and French dressing.
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