Housewife Seeks Escape From Monotony Not Drudgery
The article argues housewives increasingly value time and plan budgets, seeking escape from monotony through modern labor-saving devices. It cites the telephone, automobile, and radio as aids, noting women desire social contact and mental stimulation while performing chores. The piece urges a nationwide drive to equip homes, promising more time for family and self-improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Dominant Focus on Eugenics and Euthenics for Health
The text argues for compensation of life conditions to prevent decline, urging cleaner air and water, outdoor living, outdoor gymnasia with pools, and sun exposure. It calls for biologic living, body respect, clean blood, and laws to check heredity for the unfit, promoting eugenics as a dominant study to stave off decadence.
Democracy’s fear of itself cripples government
The piece argues there are many independent agencies in Washington, not ten departments, creating red tape. It says heads should authorize subordinates to reduce bottlenecks and make government a living organism with a true head rather than an inert mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Radio to Grow to Be One of Towering Industries
A prophetic forecast says radio will become a major industry in the United States surpassing many other sectors. It envisions global links through better communications, with written messages flashed as pictures, aircraft and ship services improved, and television not far off.
Good Manners in Motoring Hinted by Connecticut Official
Robbins B. Stoeckel, Connecticut motor vehicles commissioner, proposes a code of ethics for drivers. He urges patience, consideration for pedestrians and animals, warning use, proper headlight use, and restraint with horns. Drivers should avoid disputes with officers, stay right, and keep crossings clear to reduce danger and maintain courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins B. Stoeckel
Connecticut
How to Check Up on Gas When He Fills the Tank
Instructions warn about gas delivery quality and common tricks at pumps. Look for full piston travel, watch the fuel indicator, ensure hoses drain properly, and beware airlocks or outside deliveries. Listen for sputtering and irregular flow as signs of underdelivery from leaks or idle tanks.
Discover New Uses for the Old License Plates
An old license plate article notes annual renewals yield rust resistant enamel usable for rear gate numbers, draft shields, broom brackets, and garage floor patches. It highlights pressed steel quality and suggests motorists will find many more inventive uses for last year’s plates.
Christmas Seals Drive Aids Health Work In Iowa
The annual Christmas seal sale spans Thanksgiving to Christmas with funds used by local health associations and the Iowa Tuberculosis Association. Pamphlet results note services from school health programs to clinics and nutrition, while Iowa reports substantial declines in tuberculosis death rates and expanded sanatorium capacity nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Board of Control of
Anamosa
Modern Health Crusade
Iowa
State Association
Board of Control of State
State Board of Health
Mississippi River
National Association
Driving Car Best Way to Determine Merits
An Oakland Motor Car Co official urges motorists to judge a car by test driving it. He says shows inform the public, but a true evaluation comes only from riding the car and assessing ride, power, handling, comfort, and durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Motor Car Company
Clutch Advances Make Driving Easier for All
The article traces how modern car improvements like electric starters lights and power gear shifting transformed driving from a male dominated task to a common skill for women and even teenagers. It notes older challenges such as hand cranks muddy spills gas lamps and heavy clutch work have faded as technology evolved.
Strainer Grating Helps Clean Pail in Car Overhaul
A metal strainer or grating that fits four to six inches in a pail aids cleaning during car overhaul. It keeps gasoline or kerosene from stirring up sediment, prevents small parts from mixing with debris, and reduces loss when disposing of cleaning liquid.
World's smallest auto travels from San Francisco to New York
Gus Petzel of Alameda California designed built and drove a 560 pound four cylinder air cooled car with electric lights three speeds and a self starter from San Francisco to New York. It runs at about 80 miles per hour and cost roughly 200 dollars to build.
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Gus Petzel
Grand Street
Alameda
Cal
San Francisco
New York
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John D. Sherman
Woman’s Home Companion
J. H. Kellogg
Frank O. Lowden
Minois
J. G. Harbord
Radio Corporation of America
Stoeckel
Lasty
Baker’s
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Monraeat
Canana
Free Farm
Portland Cement Association
Washington Street
Chicago
Dogn
Mary Laette
N. Za St
Maquo
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Mig. Chem
N.Y
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