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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1926
Page
2
An editorial urges mutual respect between pedestrians and drivers, noting that most injuries occur to pedestrians in auto accidents. It stresses careful driving near crossings, zones, and trolley loading areas, warns against unnecessary horn use, and explains liability and jury sympathy for pedestrians in fatal cases.
A simple roadside fix uses ordinary wire belt lacing to repair a blow-out in 15 to 20 minutes. Cut away loose rubber, punch equidistant holes, lace with one strand per hole, and add a second row for strength. Insert canvas or leather under the laced area to prevent inner-tube damage. This method suits old shoes without vulcanization.
Chicago Municipal court confirms a ruling that drivers are civilly and criminally responsible for accidents on public highways involving children six years old or younger. The decision also states such a child cannot be found contributorily negligent, placing full fault on the driver.
An old lamp socket shell serves as a handy spark plug holder. Attach inside the dash with a screw or bolt, punch a hole opposite the key slit, and drive the screw through. The insulating paper lining protects the plug, and wrapping it in a rag keeps it snug.
Advice for diagnosing engine misfires by tracing high tension wire leaks. Check cables and insulation, test with engine running, and locate moisture or damaged braided insulation. Replace or repair wiring, parallel new wire from distributor to plug, and adjust spark plug gaps to a thick hack saw blade.
The article explains that batteries need water to function and lose water through evaporation and gas decomposition. Frequent water refilling indicates excessive charging. owners should have the generator inspected and reduce the charging rate to prevent damage.
A discussion on state rights and the rise of centralized governance. The piece argues that centralization expands as it is fed by the machinery of government, with laws and power overshadowing people and liberty, and emphasizes maintaining strong local political units to counter this trend. It cites the Civil War era and modern public administration realities.
An Illinois road article explains how heat from sun causes concrete to rise and expand, and sudden cold showers make it shrink. Cracks are countered by central crack runs, while expansion joints prevent slabs from climbing hills. Frost harms oiled surfaces, and experiments aim to adapt road design to temperature shifts.
The article argues American women should adopt English fashion as a standard. It praises Princess Mary and embassy ladies for restrained, elegant attire and cautions against vulgar Paris styles. It asserts English taste reflects conservative, refined dress.
The Cuticura Toilet Trio offers the Soap to cleanse and purify the skin, the Ointment to soothe and heal, and the Talcum to powder and perfume. A complete toilet table is incomplete without them.
The article portrays Moscow’s homeless youths, including orphans of war and famine, known as the catacombs. It notes their influx into the city, their dangerous lives, and the authorities’ plan to raze a central block where the abuses and deaths accumulate.
Scientists at George Washington University suggest sleep is partly a habit and a form of intoxication. They report subjects waking after varying sleep patterns recovered after ten to eleven hours in bed, aligning with claims by Socrates Johnson and Edison that sleep may be largely habitual.
Countless girls and women learn that purges and physic are useless for headaches dizziness and biliousness. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promotes natural bowel regularity with gentle movement. It never gripes or upsets and is pleasant for children. A 60 cent bottle is available at stores selling medicine.
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