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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
8
In Popular Science Monthly a design is shown to improve double garage doors exposed to weather. It details a steel lever pivoted on a door, adjustable U shaped pieces, top and bottom plunger rods, and a storm proof joint to prevent warping and failure at the weathered joint.
H Clifford Brokaw of West Side M A auto schools New York City urges motorists to inspect brakes monthly or every two months. From pedal to drum areas amid undercarriage should be cleaned and checked for wear, parts replaced cheaply, and linkage lubricated per chart to ensure even force and prevent tire wear or skidding.
A compact device shows a hook that arrests a backfiring engine crank. When the engine kicks back, the hook grips the crank and prevents a dangerous rearward swing, without hindering normal starting operations.
The article outlines lapping pistons using emery dust ground glass and rotten stone with rotten stone giving best results. It notes glass can embed particles in metal and describes racing drivers using rotten stone with a small amount of cylinder off to form a thin paste. It also advises a combined reciprocating and oscillating motion during lapping.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges local grasshopper defense leagues to organize early spring campaigns using poisoned bran and coordinated supplies. Leaders should secure funds, designate knowledgeable supervisors, and ensure farmer and landowner cooperation across districts to reduce infestations in alfalfa and crops. The bulletin Warmers 1140 details species traits, control recipes, and seasonal methods for the Pacific States.
The article outlines methods to control flag smut in wheat as detailed in Farmers' Bulletin 1213. It notes the disease first appeared near Granite City in 1910, spread to 1920 across 47 square miles, and describes symptoms spore spread, seed treatment with formaldehyde and copper sulfate, burning infected straw, sowing disease-free seed, and growing resistant varieties. The bulletin is available free from the USDA Publications Division.
Cabbage growers accompanied cardot shipments to observe shipping conditions and market practices. They gained practical knowledge on selling, marking, and handling en route, improving relations with large wholesale markets and aiding producers in regions new to cabbage.
The Japanese walnut presents shade and planting value for farms and yards, with limited budded or grafted stock available. It is uncommon in northern and eastern estates and often confused with the Persian or English walnut.
Paris fashion notes show knitted blouses and dresses gaining steam for autumn. designers from Paris and American firms showcase silk and metal trims, brushed wool, and waffle-textured fabrics for sport and dressy looks.
The text highlights several winter suit colors and patterns. It notes striking combinations such as yellow with black stripes forming bands on skirts and scarf ends, and lavender blue-green tones. It mentions blue striped yellows and lavender violet shades as stylish options.
An odd fragment notes clothing by a French couturier named Jaac Iz Wicalierange. The item is described in a terse, unclear phrase suggesting a summer night display or collection.
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