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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
3
In a satirical automotive piece by Erwin Greer of Greer College of Automotive Engineering Chicago, a driver recounts a speeding incident. The judge lectures on safe driving while mockingly praising speed, ending with a $50 fine and a caution to drive slowly and thoughtfully.
The cost of operating an automobile is a major budget item and a key factor in choosing a car. A car that uses less fuel is usually preferred, especially for buyers with limited money. When purchasing, consider both initial and ongoing costs to select a model that fits the pocketbook.
A service firm executive warns that cars are fine machines needing proper upkeep and prompt attention. He urges owners to consult their original dealers for service when possible, and if not, to hire the best local mechanic to protect the vehicle and minimize long-term costs.
The Scientific American describes a protective radiator cover for automobiles by F. M. Cockrell and J. M. Rockwell of Liberty Missouri. The device uses a curtain on a spring roller to close a front opening, conserving heat and helping maintain proper water temperature in cold weather.
Practical maintenance tips for early cars covering lubrication of springs and shackles, graphite oil for leaves, replacement of worn shackle bolts, inspection of steering gear and tie-rod, regular lubrication, leather-faced clutch oiling, brakes care, open car curtains, steering gear disassembly, brake release practice, tire wear and wheel bearing risk, and belt pulley alignment.
The rosette disease, causing rosette growth and stunting in winter wheat, has appeared in Illinois and Indiana since 1919. It may ruin crops under favorable conditions, but yields drop less than 20 percent in many fields. Control measures include resistant varieties like Red Wave Early Muay Shepherd and Turkey. seed treatment is ineffective on infested land.
The article advises poultry raisers to provide sour milk or buttermilk to hens at all times to cut meat scraps in mash. It notes reductions to one half or one third of standard amounts can work, with milk promoting healthier fowls, stimulating appetite, and reducing digestive issues, especially in winter quarters.
E. W. Lehmann of the University of Illinois asserts the U S farmer now commands the most power and machinery of any country. Over 75 years farm production equipment has evolved from hand tools to powered, large scale farming, with the last 25 years showing a notable rise in mechanization and mechanical power on farms.
Alaska reindeer industry shows 1923 shipments of about ninety tons with July 1924 outlook suggesting rapid growth. By 1928 Alaska tallied about 241000 animals in 66 herds as growth continues 83 to 45 percent yearly. Biological Survey studies disease parasites nutrition and herd management while corral building and cooperative handling improve conditions. Two U.S. firms establish refrigerating operations shipping carcasses to Seattle markets with barges and coastal cold storage plants.
Advice from D. H. Hall of Clemson College on creating an individual market for eggs. Start today by selling day old eggs in single packages to build demand, then command higher prices when demand grows. Hall notes markets are sensitive to supply and demand and that self created markets reduce exposure to flood prices.
Bulletin 215 from the University of Minnesota reports two feeding plans for dairy calves. Calves can be raised on minimal whole milk and can switch to dried milk products after an initial start. Calves stayed on feed and mostly free from illness. Copies available from the University Farm Publications Division, St. Paul.
The article offers practical farming tips on selecting seed, saving leaves for soil health, and managing hogs poultry and cattle. It emphasizes efficient storage, winter comfort for livestock, and productive breeding, stressing farm labor realities and the value of green feed.
The Detroit News humorously contrasts island life with modern vanity and chores. A beachcombe enjoys endless sun and freedom, sleeping on sand and avoiding servants, tailor-made clothing and embarrassing fittings. A swim means rolling off a coral reef, not awkward soap theatrics.
An American bullfight film drew pre event scenes but failed to satisfy audiences in Mexico who felt swindled by the real arena footage. After inserting a section showing a genuine bull fight the picture became a countrywide favorite and drew large crowds.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for improving complexions dandruff and itching. It advises applying ointment on rising and retiring, washing off after five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water, claiming remarkable results for rough hands and red skin.
A New Yorker known for deep breathing walks lifts his hands high during morning strolls. A curious out of town visitor, after watching the display, asks if residents must rehearse responses for possible holds ups, highlighting urban preparedness in a humorous public moment.
An advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a reliable remedy for throat and lung inflammation calming coughs and bronchitis. It claims fast healing of irritated mucus membranes, aiding rest and easy morning expectoration, and notes widespread use over fifty eight years with availability wherever medicines are sold.
A monkey escaped its cage at a bird and animal store in New York on a recent Sunday afternoon. It opened bird cages and devoured canaries, consuming about 128 dollars worth before a small boy lowered through a transom by a policeman captured it.
An old advertisement urges readers to keep Cole's Carbon salve for burns or cuts. It claims fast pain relief and scarless healing and notes availability at druggists for 60 cents or from J W Cole Co Rockford Illinois.
A villager challenges a reporter named Mr Serawis noting his lack of honesty and ability while highlighting his scraggly beard and a wife who rules him with a rod of iron in a biting exchange from the Kansas City Star.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript presents a quip on parenthood and literary influence. A speaker asks about a favorite author while comparing a father to a guiding text, reflecting intimate home life and literary admiration.
The American consul general in Argentina notes there is no Santa Claus practice like in the United States. He explains that on January 6, locals dress as Los Reyes only sparsely, with a Santa beard and red coat, and the event is very tame and not widespread.
The article estimates U S electrical energy production will reach about 55 billion kilowatt hours for 1924, based on 26.84 billion kWh in the first six months. Revenue for that period was reported at $688.8 million, with energy demand rising despite occasional industrial fluctuations.
The article explains fur seal skins are prepared by tan ners removing a top layer of stiff gray hair to reveal the brown underfur for sale in the fur market.
Over five million fish eggs and about 160 thousand fry were released into Yellowstone streams during July this year as part of a stocking program to boost aquatic populations and support native species.
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