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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
6
Federal troops to Idaho to quell industrial unrest as Washington mounts home front efforts. A large fire wipes out Washta business district causing $100,000 loss. German and Russian war moves, clock change law, and draft plans surface as Nebraska and other states prepare for spring campaigns.
A Brooklyn blacksmith adapts an automobile radiator to heat circulating water with hot forge gases and air. Heated water moves to a storage tank, delivering hot and cold supplies for washing up, with pipes arranged to conserve heat and supply the top of the tank.
The article argues the automobile is crucial for wartime and daily life, equating its importance to telegraph and telephone. It notes factories may focus on car production to support troops, while cars speed civilian work and military logistics, stressing readiness, efficiency, and national progress.
A repair bulletin warns that loose check nuts on braking system rods can cause serious mishaps if not fixed. Removal of the check from turnbuckle may loosen band adjustments and vibration, risking brake failure if the car is in operation.
The article warnings emphasize keeping eyes on the road while driving. It notes many operators look down at feet and pedals, risking danger, and suggests practicing to locate pedals without looking away. The piece argues this is the only safe method to drive.
A man in uniform enforces respect for the national anthem at a crowded Chinese restaurant. He pays a nickel to play The Star Spangled Banner on an electric piano until diners stand. Those who resisted finally leave as the anthem ends.
A drilling note from H. W. Slausen in Leslie’s explains brake effectiveness on hills and slippery streets. Brakes lose grip when gravity pulls the car down steep grades, but keeping the engine engaged and wheels turning prevents skidding. On slick pavement braking must avoid wheel lock to remain effective.
If screws securing the small brass brackets to the vibrator box wear out, do not fit longer screws as they may injure the windings of the coil and ruin the vibrator. Instead, cinch a metal band around the box and attach it to the dash with small bolts.
Three year old pHIS SHERIDAN II, son of Maj Phil Sheridan, grows up in a Washington nursery while the Sheridan family heritage, from Civil War generals to Brig Gen Michael Sheridan, casts a historical shadow. The elder Sheridan died at seventy seven after a career marked by Appomattox, Camp Thomas, and the Porto Rico expedition.
A humorous local vignette centers on a registrant who, after answering a long questionnaire, questions if sealing the envelope is all he must do. A patient lawyer explains the process, and the country man departs licking the flap of the envelope, seeking final clarity on the task.
The Garabed free energy invention faces official tests ordered by Congress with secrecy. Tests to be held in Boston soon, date and place kept by inventor. Five New England scientists invited to join the judging board, names undisclosed. Only the inventor and his ally know the secret, pledged to secrecy.
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