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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
4
A fashion column argues home dressmaking may rebound this summer as demand for knitted and sewn garments grows. English prints in cotton show plain shirtwaist styles with subtle trims while organdie and dotted swiss fabrics rise in popularity alongside net gowns and scarlet laces.
Readers note fashion change as stoles and sweeping shoulder pieces appear reduced to small choker styles. The trend emphasizes compact accessories over dramatic wraps shaping seasonal wardrobes.
Car lighting systems require basic checks of battery, ammeter, fuses, and wiring. Learn to read a hydrometer, test the battery, and keep terminals tight. watch for shorts by inspecting insulation and using tape on worn areas. Carry a duplicate lamp set and note tail light voltage to avoid mismatched bulbs and burned-out circuits.
The guidance emphasizes keeping extra fuses and learning fuse locations for lamp sets. To identify which fuse protects which circuit, turn on all lights and remove fuses one by one. When a fuse burns out, locate the short circuit before replacing to avoid burning out fuses rapidly.
The door straps that limit hood opening cause annoyance by jamming in the door crack during closing. A small coil spring attached at the strap center and anchored to the body end prevents this trouble.
A Chicago man used a steel clamp to lock a wheel and rim. the clamp failed to secure the car as it rolled, the front wheels snagged the road and avalanched into a violent bump, making steering nearly impossible during the escape attempt.
The vacuum fuel feed tank requires cleaning every three months. Lift the top, remove the inner chamber to access the lower section and remove all dirt. The procedure is straightforward for operators.
Difficulty occurs with leakage through the mohair top. Rubbing the top with boiled linseed oil renders it practically waterproof.
A painter's brush that is thick and soft is recommended for cleaning dust from the motor. This method emphasizes gentle brushing to avoid damage while ensuring effective dust removal. The note highlights the brush type as superior to waste or harsh tools.
Regions devoted to truck farming or dairying provide rich fields for motortruck operation. Consider the product to be hauled since low priced, bulky staples may not cover transport charges. perishables may justify higher rates if service is faster. Back haul should be avoided to keep trucks loaded. Good roads are essential for profitability and avoid high costs from poor highways.
A World War I vignette recalls Colonel Blank in the Argonne six days mudded, urged to shave by a doughboy who jokes he’ll drop like a brick. The other tale highlights Clemenceau’s office hours and a sleepy clerk found beneath the roof, spared by a warning to not wake him.
A young boy named Bobby watches a marching crowd in Indianapolis and asks his mother when the elephants will arrive after seeing soldiers pass by during the parade.
Dialog fragment features Mrs Gabby-Husbands comparing rare worms to something, and Mrs Tabby noting acceptance if they are not fishing worms. The exchange hints at a playful or ironic debate among two speakers in a domestic or informal setting.
A Yonkers Statesman cartoon caption shows a committee hostess asking a cowboy about Wyoming game. The cowboy replies the biggest game is poker, reflecting a humorous Western stereotype about gambling in Wyoming.
A quip about social balance notes that a man who insists on paying after dinner may refuse give you an argument. The message warns that fear to ask for what you want leads others to hand you a lemon.
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