National to Capital Affairs in New Supreme Defense Council
A reorganized postwar national defense system forms a joint board of six officers from army and navy, led by Pershing, Hines, Wells, and Eberle. The network coordinates major security issues, including aeronautics policy, coastal defense, wartime censorship, fuel supply, manpower, and joint exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Hines
Army War Plane Division
Briant H. Wells
Naval Operations
BE. W. Eberle
Navy
W. R. Shoemaker
R. H. Jackson
Joint Aeronautical Board
Joint Munitions Board
Secretaries of War and Navy
Agency of Defense
Army
Marine Corps
Army War College
Naval War College
Six Army Planes to Fly Around World in 1924
Army air service planners in Washington and Dayton map a first round the world aerial cruise starting from Bolling Field. The six to six airplanes aim to cover about 30000 miles through two oceans and many nations with short hops and no sustained ocean crossing.
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Army
Bollingfield
Washington
McCookfield
Dayton
Army Air Service
C. E. Crumrine
McCook Field
Iceland
Philippines
Europe
Unrest Claims Debunked In Insular Territories
Maj. Gen. Frank MelIntyre, head of the War department insular affairs, reports that there was little justification for unrest claims in Porto Rico and the Philippine islands. He notes notable political activity, broad U S benefits, and a prosperous year with improved foreign trade. Porto Rico’s economy is strong though overpopulation remains, and steerage passenger facilities could boost U S Porto Rico traffic. The island’s revenues have risen, with a 1923 budget projection near 12 million dollars, about four times 15 years ago.
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Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Frank MelIntyre
War Department
Bureau of Insular Affairs
MelIntyre
United States
Congress
Waste of natural gas and oil cited by Interior Bureau study
The Interior Department citing a Bureau of Mines survey warns that massive losses of gas and oil occur across the United States. It notes flooding, wasted flare gas, and inefficient practices as key causes, with historical figures showing hundreds of millions of cubic feet wasted in early fields and billions of cubic feet nationally.
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United States
Interior Department
Bureau of Mines
Cushing
Oklahoma
Bureau
Dope Insurious to Gar Battery
Dope dealers touted battery rejuvenators claiming rapid recharge using strong acid. The author warns against acid doping, noting service stations already recharge properly with electrical current, while dangerous treatments ruin batteries and mislead buyers into paying high prices for harmful results.
Noisy Gear Shift Lever Quieted by New Control System
A new noiseless control set prevents gear shift lever vibrations in some car models. The control lever is held in place by a high-tension coil spring attached to the gear control ball base, eliminating vibration regardless of road conditions.
TEST LUBRICATING GREASES
Lubricating greases are classified by consistency using a pointed-weight rod dropped into grease at about 68 degrees. Hardness is judged by how far the rod penetrates the lubricant.
Streetcar Safety Rules for Curbside Traffic
Do not tail street cars and ensure no street car is approaching before starting from the curb. Avoid speeding to beat cars parked at the curb. When attempting to move ahead, ensure street cars are far to the rear before cutting in front.
Cautionary Driving Etiquette for Passing and Hills
The guidance covers signaling before backing up on hills before dangerous curves and before crossing roads or approaching cross streets. It advises signaling prior to passing another vehicle going in the same direction and before entering intersections to ensure safety.
Way to Prevent Gas Line Freezing
Ernest T. Oldfell proposes a simple modification to gasoline tanks to avoid freezing from water ingress. He describes cutting about one and a half inches from the lower end of the supply pipe to create a reserve of over a gallon at the tank bottom. This reserve can be used to top up the vacuum tank if gasoline runs low.
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Ernest T. Oldfell
Popular Science Monthly
Failure of Pressure Feed in Automotive Fuel System
The article discusses pressure feed failures where exhaust gas pressure drives fuel, noting pressure loss is gradual. It advises checking the fuel filler cap seal for deterioration and foreign matter. It also warns that the carburetor float valve may flood the instrument if pressure overcomes the valve, and states about one and a half pounds of pressure usually suffices for steady carburetor fuel supply.
Automobile and Gossip Z on engine leaks and spark plugs
The rear seat experiences more jolts than the front due to mid chassis position. Many engines lack detachable heads and use valve plugs that often leak. Leakage can be stopped by paste stove blacking on threads. Spark plugs should not be forced. they should seal with a copper asbestos gasket with gentle pressure.
Iowa real estate appeal over park condemnation sought
Rose McIntosh contests a $30 000 valuation on 48 acres condemned for a state park near Clear Lake and seeks $60 000. The Iowa 27th county warehousing board gains recognition by the State Board of Agriculture and will operate in Carroll county. Iowa ranks seventeenth in taxable valuation per mile of primary road system, per Assn of Highway Officials. The Poultry Show of Iowa plans Des Moines event Dec 28 to Jan 1 with 17 national and state shows. Lincoln Highway across Iowa stays in good condition per association data. Fairfield’s Parsons college fund reaches 146 360 after a 100 600 goal. The Iowa Presbyterian education drive aims for 2 000 000 for colleges and student work.
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Rose McIntosh
Clear Lake
Iowa
State Board of Agriculture
Carroll County
Association of Highway Officials
Poultry Show of
Des Moines
Poultry Club
George S. Phillips
Lincoln
Fairfield
Parsons College
Parsons
Coe
Buena Vista
Salvation Army
State Department of Agriculture
Historical Department of Iowa
Thomas J. Saylor
Saylor
Bell
Indianapeolis
Ind
Fort Des Moines
John Saylor
Dragoons
Vinton
Santa Claus
Children’s Hospital
University of Iowa
John Heasley
Lamont
Jersey
C. C. McCoy
State Treasurers Office
J. A. Brown
Waterloo
LaPorte City
Duluth
Minn
W. P. Dawson
Aurelia
Iowa State Horticultural Society
Coal Dealer Embraces Harsh Winter Market
A stark market note shows coal sellers thriving as cold weather drives demand and prices rise. Dealers report sturdy orders, steady inquiries, and brisk sales amid severe conditions. Prices and supply remain tight as communities prepare for freezing temperatures.
Gift tobacco advice from Larus and Brother Company
The piece touts Edgeworth Pipe Tobacco as a safe Christmas gift for men, noting a pound in a glass jar for 1.65 dollars and suggesting retailers can order prepaid cartons for stocking. It highlights convenience, no sizing, and easy gifting through Larus & Brother Company of Richmond Virginia with annual packaging offers.
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Humber
Edgeworth
BP Oine Guy
Larus & Brother Company
South 21St Street
Richmond
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Hamilton Inlet
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Quebec
Mandalay
Delhi
India
Choribar
Bagdad
Persia
Damascus
Syria
Aleppo
Meredith Yeatman
Cincinnati
Ohio
Erwin Grecr
Greer College of Automotive Engineering
Chicago
Hawkeye
State News
Automobile & Gossip
W. J. Temple
Central Ave
Dela Vaic
Mr. Temple
Duluth Herald
Hadesa
Heaven
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