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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
6
A summer guide for motorists to prevent engine overheating. It outlines checks on cooling system flow, radiator cleanliness, unobstructed airflow, fan operation, belt tension, ignition spark, carbon in cylinders, crankcase oil quality and changes, oil grade for heat, exhaust system cleanliness, and drag-free brakes to avoid overheating in July and August.
A quiz style item listing questions and answers about driving technique engine care and maintenance. It explains clutch use when shifting, left foot position off the clutch, oil filter effect on engine damage oil change intervals and bulb life tied to dirt hindering heat radiation.
The article recalls Johnny Evers' three day suspension with a disputed batting order clash with Umpire Quigley. It notes his long history of verbal battles with umpires and a dust-throwing gesture, detailing past incidents and a jab at an umpire's prior club role at the Polo Grounds.
A compilation of player trades signings and athletic opinions across baseball and college sports. Topics include Earle Proffitt and Smith moves to Western league teams, Leo Lomski’s earnings from fighting, Purdue hiring Leslie Beers as wrestling coach, track meets for USC Trojans, and various notes on players from Orioles to Athletics. General automotive and driving anecdotes appear alongside sports commentary.
A traffic policeman W. A. Schotter of the police traffic bureau is shown wearing a red light on his shoulder strap described as lit up like a Christmas tree with the beacon flashing.
Wholesale trading of big league players last winter drew mixed results but most clubs report satisfaction. The Chicago Cubs benefited from sending Rogers Hornsby to Boston for a raft of talent, helping the Braves lead the National League. Other trades sent Freddy Maguire to Boston, Socks Seibold to the Cubs, and Perc y Jones to a new club, while Detroit gained Tavener and Holloway by dealing George Uhle from Cleveland.
The international league features six players with 20 plus years in baseball. Jimmy Walsh is in his twenty fourth season, joined by Walter Leverenz Jim Bagby Everett Scott Harry Lake and Fritz Maisel as veteran mainstays.
Sandy reports to the police station in a highly excited state claiming a drag net should be thrown around the city. The chief, described as active in multiple civic groups, questions the improbable tale as officers investigate the half dollar dropped from a window.
A Welshman playing a golf match kept his temper despite a bad outing. On a tee his opponent sliced badly and the Welshman quipped with a dry line about the bunker.
A closeup portrait of Betty Nuthall marks her eighteenth birthday as she prepares to sail for the United States to compete in a series of tennis tournaments. The British star gains attention as she begins a new chapter abroad.
Grover Cleveland Alexander of the St. Louis Cardinals began his pro career in 1911 with the Philadelphia Nationals and played there until 1918. He pitched sixteen shutouts in 1915, won 30 games that year, and topped 30 wins in 1916 and 1917. He joined the Chicago Cubs in 1918 for eight seasons, then signed with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1926, winning a World Series in 1928 and helping the club reach the pennant race.
A brief note centers on Ethel's potential performance in an upcoming match, with observers predicting she will be a strong competitor and capable of a good showing.
A boy and his date enjoy a playful outing in a car ride. He attempts a kiss during the trip as the pair share a lighthearted moment. The scene captures a youth friendly social moment without further detail.
An artist compliments a friend on a portrait praising depth feeling strength and technique. The sculptor retorts that he has not begun on the stone yet, delivering a dry humorous counterpoint.
A witty exchange from the Chicago Tribune about a professor who keeps three pairs of glasses. He explains one for reading, one for distance, and a third to locate the other two.
A playful exchange notes a miscount of shapes with one speaker correcting the other, stating it is a hexigop in his case. The casual banter centers on geometric terms and a light misunderstanding.
A compact maxim notes giving with balance. It warns to acknowledge the difficult truths and debt owed while avoiding excess in generosity or praise, urging measured action and prudent judgment.
The two men discuss lessons by correspondence. The sober Second Man admits he no longer writes to women.
A playful exchange recalls a honeymoon meeting when a dentist husband humorously says he extracted three little teeth during a two hour afternoon together. The anecdote captures a lighthearted memory of early marriage.
Mrs Newgilt questions a painting's genuineness while her husband asserts he burned the map and secured a personal guarantee. The exchange hints at a bold fraud claim and a forged artwork tale.
Mrs. Butts asks why the huge cabinet was bought while Mr. Butts reveals it is a genuine antique. He adds a cryptic claim that a crusader once used the piece to lock his wife before going to war.
A dialogue notes domestic tensions about wealth and status as a couple jokes about a three car garage. The speaker jokes that the wife would be happy with such an extra space while a neighbor reveals a larger, unexpected garage addition in their back yard.
A health note praises Phillips Milk of Magnesia for quick relief from gas and sour stomach. The ad claims it neutralizes acid, tranquilizes digestive organs, and is suitable for children. It warns to obtain the genuine Phillips product as imitators do not act the same.
A humorous exchange shows a mother challenging a daughter about solving the dishwashing problem. The daughter claims success using paper plates and an eraser, implying a playful, mock solution.
In Lansing Governor Green spoke at a wedding breakfast urging June brides to face marriage with realism. He quipped that wives were made to suffer and husbands to be suffered, reflecting a pessimistic view of marital burdens as years pass.
Early written works are described as illuminated texts with color and gold decorations. The Book of the Dead papyrus rolls from fifteen centuries before Christ featured vivid scenes. Later writing cultures also used illumination on important letters and manuscripts.
The Hunan provincial commissioner issues an order prohibiting coeducation in all schools. The decision requires schools to abandon teaching girls and boys together and revert to single gender classrooms.
A reflective aphorism notes that attempting to curb another's enthusiasm is risky. The speaker warns that the tamer gains little respect and may erode goodwill, suggesting restraint and respect for personal zeal.
A cautionary note emphasizes careful speech for influential people, warning that words travel far. The piece urges measured statements to avoid unintended consequences and protects reputation and influence. It reflects on public scrutiny and the weight of spoken words.
Mrs Exizanera Toso of Cleveland Ohio states she used Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after weakness and misery left her unable to eat or stand. She reports full recovery and ongoing use until she feels strong again. A friend recommended the remedy via Arcade Avenue.
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