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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
2
ABOR argues workers drive peace through democracy and public opinion. War harms all but especially women and children, urging abolition of all war and warning against dictatorships or autocratic rule.
The piece argues against strict divorce reform, stating Canada and South Carolina show few divorces and no moral decline. It refutes claims of cruelty to innocents and stresses marriage as sacred. It warns that easy divorce erodes the family and undermines national stability.
The piece argues music has therapeutic power beyond past doctors. It cites Dawes, Schubert, Gladstone, Chopin, and Carmen Sylvia, noting tubercular wards use music in New York hospitals and predicting a future musico physician.
Ernest N. Smith of the American Automobile Association argues that driving experience improves walking safety. He says motorists navigate crossings better and understand stopping distances, countering the view that cars erode pedestrian skills. Automobiling, he contends, trains people to walk safely in modern traffic.
Sir Robert Horne and Lady Astor discuss the worldwide popularity of American films. UK shows about 90 percent, France 75 percent plus, Germany 80 percent, and Australia over 90 percent. Canada mirrors US proportions as dominance prompts calls for co operation between England and dominions.
A discussion on auto and motorcycle crashes attributes most incidents to reckless driving. It argues safe speeds depend on road conditions, urges driver responsibility, and notes prohibition could cut accidents. The piece warns that regret follows reckless acts, even without intent to kill.
A leak in the vacuum feed line to the inlet manifold reduces tank vacuum, lowering fuel lift. At high speed and wide-open throttle, fuel supply may not meet demand, causing spitting and possible engine stalling.
The article explains replacing brake lining by removing bands, placing the axle in a vise, knocking off rivets, cutting new lining fabric, marking holes with a blue pencil, punching and riveting, and sinking rivets flush to prevent drum scoring. It warns brakes need regular inspection and maintenance for reliability.
Do not let your engine lose compression as it increases running costs and reduces power. Motorists should regularly test each cylinder by opening priming cups or removing spark plugs one by one and turning the crank. Other methods include listening for hissing on compression strokes and using a compression gauge.
When a car sinks in sand the wheels spin and digging deeper makes extraction harder. Deflate tires and engage the clutch slowly in first. If that fails, place two wooden planks behind the rear wheels to gain traction.
The article explains that dim lights and weak ignition come from corroded battery terminals. It instructs to unfasten wires, inspect the terminals, scrape off green or white deposits, and apply grease to prevent further corrosion for better current flow.
A vintage driving advisory urges using the horn before cresting a hill to avoid head on danger. It notes the risk that the other driver may be over the center line and emphasizes motorists must look out for each other’s safety.
The article advises car owners who do their own repairs to file a cast iron piece that has developed friction glaze. It recommends using the edges of an old file to remove the skin, noting that a new file will likely be ruined by this task.
The piece reimagines Esther replacing Vashti as queen, urging American women to wield moral strength to influence history. It argues women must bring masculine resolve to social and economic reform, likening Esther’s courage to modern motherhood and national destiny.
McLaughlin of New York describes some investigations with a queer look. He references the Maori millionaire and his racing stables, noting a protest motive after a horse wins a race. The tale underscores gambling and racing themes within the discussion.
Chicago reached about 90 000 residents before obtaining a steam fire engine, marking a milestone in the city’s urban development and public safety infrastructure.
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