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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1926
Page
3
A wary vehicle owner warns against picking up roadside riders as spring traffic returns. The article describes the so called knights of the road or birds of passage, many traveling by auto in search of work or adventure, and recounts thefts and assaults linked to these encounters. Police reports are cited as admonition for motorists to refuse lifts and continue driving.
Bureau of Standards notes show oil viscosity strongly affects crank power at speeds of 100 rpm and above, but exerts no appreciable influence on the torque required to start the engine rotating.
New laws require motorists to keep windshields and rear windows free of posters and ensure front license plates are clearly visible. Dealers and manufacturers must register sales of new cars.
Seven nationally known trade and safety experts identify the core traits of good driving. They emphasize self control, keeping the car in responsive condition, adjusting speed to road conditions, courteous behavior, prioritizing pedestrian safety, and maintaining focus on the road to prevent accidents.
An adjusting mechanism for vehicle headlights includes a transverse rod with conical recesses at its ends, a parallel brace rod attached to the fenders, brackets at rod ends with adjustable bolts and pointed ends to engage the recesses, plus a foot pedal linkage to move the rod.
The article argues that releasing the clutch when rounding sharp corners reduces tire strain and skid risk. It explains that curving forces grow with vehicle weight, tire adhesion, and speed, and that keeping power off during the turn eliminates backward drag from traction, lowering tire damage.
Drivers are advised to use low gear to start down steep grades. Rear wheels turn the engine, creating strong braking. A light car stops, a heavy car moves slowly but under control. Practice regularly so the technique is ready if needed.
George McLaughlin, a Maine Ranger garage man, invents a multi terrain vehicle that travels on snow ice water and ground. Powered by a 70 horsepower aeroplane motor it reaches 60 mph on roads. It features airtight pontoons under running boards a two layer wooden top with waterproof canvas and steering from front wheels on land or water. It carries five passengers and resembles a top limousine.
United States Department of Agriculture reports that increasing softening fats in hog rations yields softer pork, while fats from peanuts, soy, rice and corn produce firmer meat. A corn meal to peanut meal mix of 5 to 1 tends to harden hogs, while 2 to 1 may yield soft or hard results. Bulletin 1407 details basic facts on fat formation, development stage effects, and gain influence, with a request to obtain the bulletin from the USDA.
The United States Department of Agriculture says apple blotch, a destructive fungous disease, can be controlled by spraying with bordeaux mixture or lime sulfur. Susceptible varieties need systematic spraying to prevent twig and leaf damage, and coarse sprays should be avoided. The bulletin notes lime sulfur dilution and bordeaux if losses exceed 10 percent, and offers free copies of Farmers' Bulletin 1479-F.
Prof J Willard of the Ohio experiment station argues against full bloom cutting. He says cutting in early bloom yields the highest feeding value by preserving leaves. Eight years of testing shows pre bloom cuts average 49 percent leaves versus 38 percent at seed stage, with stems dominating at seed stage.
The article discusses onion trimming and succession sowings for crops like beets lettuce and peas. It warns millet hay can injure horses in large long-term amounts. It covers pig feeding from self feeders and notes farming forms a third of US population owning one fifth of wealth. Alfalfa wilt threats and recommendations for replacing land and calf nutrition with mixed hay feeds.
Instructions from the extension division of North Carolina State College describe an effective whitewash for farm structures. Mix quick lime with boiling water, strain, add salt solution, ground rice paste, Spanish whiting, and blue dissolved in warm water. Let stand, heat, and brush on quickly. Alum improves adhesion. molasses aids solubility and penetration. soap in water with thick whitewash yields an oil paint like gloss.
An Indiana Farmers Guide urges farmers to treat paint as protection not luxury, noting painting extends a building’s life two to four times and can preserve inherited or costly structures. It warns plasterers carpenters and laborers may cost nine times the first stitch, with the painter's work following.
Practical guide states waste crank case oil can eradicate burdock. It advises removal of dock leaves before stalks form and direct application to stubs to kill roots. Oil is cheap, abundant from garages, and a single treatment may end trouble with burdock.
A brief humorous dialogue features a seller offering a book on etiquette and a buyer replying that he is married, highlighting a witty clash over social manners. The exchange underscores social norms and humor rather than a formal transaction.
The ad promotes Cuticura Ointment for itchy scalp and dandruff, advising gentle rubbing, then washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It claims daily use yields clear skin and soft, white hands.
A reflective line on how men alter their character to enhance their reputation. It suggests individuals sacrifice authenticity to craft a public image. The remark underscores the tension between inner values and external perception.
A mother in South Wales cradles her baby wrapped in a shared plaid shawl passed down through generations. The shawl, emblem of maternity, shields the child as the mother tends households, serving as both carrier and cradle in a nest on her arm.
A brief note hints at a strong bond between two women separated by a hundred miles, suggesting enduring affection and support despite distance. The line presents a personal sentiment without additional context or specifics.
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