Silk Worms and Silk Trade in Japan as Nation Becomes Source
Prepared by the National Geographic Society, the article describes Japan's rise as the world's silk producer. It details silkworm care, farm life, and the family economy around sericulture, then explains the logistics and high costs of moving silk from Yokohama to New York, including records of swift transports like the President Jackson and the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Yokohama
Japan
United States
America
Seattle
New York
Orient
Manhattan
Jackson
United States Mail
Victoria
Chicago
President Jackson
Paterson
N. J
Woonsocket
R. L
Partnership in Street Travel
Article by C B AuEl of the National Safety Council argues motorists and pedestrians are a 50 50 partnership on roads. It warns both sides to respect rights and practice courtesy to prevent accidents. The piece cites the need for mutual consideration and describes safe crossing and jack usage as a metaphor for precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Auel
National Safety Council
Stuck Car Advice on Mud and Traction
When a vehicle is mired in mud do not accelerate. Run engine at low speed and move forward steadily. If wheels spin use the emergency brake briefly to halt spin and gain traction. Use rope boards brushes or paper under wheels and apply chains before muddy roads.
Global motor vehicle sales and fleets in 1924
A United States Commerce Department survey reported by Popular Science Monthly shows 1924 year totals of 3.36 billion dollars spent on new motor vehicles. At the start of 1925 there were 18,615,000 passenger cars 2,892,000 trucks and 1,262,000 motorcycles in operation worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Commerce
Popular Science Monthly
Watch Back Curtain Hazard in Open Cars
An open car with the top up or with the back curtain removed or a broken celluloid is dangerous to passengers. Carbon monoxide from the exhaust can enter the car by suction, and the risk grows as speed increases.
Wooden Jacks Preserve Tire Clearance On Garage Floor
Instructional note describes making wooden jacks to lift tires off a garage floor using a knuckle joint design. A 4 by 4 inch base blocks the jack, secured by spikes, with a %-inch pipe length as part of the mechanism.
Emergency tire patch saves life but risks neglect
The article stresses emergency blow-out patches for tires as a temporary fix. It warns drivers to remove the patch after an incident and have the tire properly repaired to prevent further damage or blowouts from neglect. It cautions that forgetting the patch can cause fabric to rip and the casing to fail.
Back-Seat Driving Falls Out of Fashion in Chicago
Charles M. Hayes, head of the Chicago Motor Club, notes signaling by drivers and passengers has declined. He cites Illinois vehicle law and a Chicago ordinance urging signaling when turning or moving from curbs to prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Hayes
Chicago Motor Club
Illinois
Chicago
Man devoted to others near sanctification
A concise tribute states that a man whose sole aim is to contribute to others’ happiness approaches sanctification, highlighting his selfless character and lasting impact on those around him.
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National Capital
A. A. Roth
M. O. Eldridge
Captain Brown
Partnership IN Street Travel
Popular Secience Monthly
Lansing
Mich
Lansing, Mich
Durant Motors, Inc
West 57Th Street
General Sales Dept
Broadway
The
Canada
Mexico
Elizabeth, N. J
Oakland, Cal
Toronto, Ont
Babies Love Winslow
Northwestern
Ashland Ave
Stock Exchange
Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford, Ill
Eis
Chic
Nebraska
Caboose
Converse
Converse Rubber Shoe CO
W. Jackson Blvd
Malden
Mase
Urano
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