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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1923
Page
2
In Chicago the sight of a woman behind the wheel once caused fear but now female drivers are common and valued. The piece argues women with nerve are entering business and public life, gaining respect as they prove capable drivers and bring pride to families.
The piece advises soldering wire connections at the terminal to prevent corrosion resistance. It warns against solder flowing onto the wire body to avoid brittleness, and instructs to keep the soldering iron on the tinned surface, ensure a steady place, and test the circuit with a battery after completing the job.
The bureau of standards urges all states to adopt uniform automobile headlight laws, aiming to save hundreds of lives and reduce thousands of accidents annually through consistent lighting rules nationwide.
A new speedometer design lets drivers dial a maximum speed and lock it. When the car nears the set pace, a signal lights and if acceleration continues the ignition may cut out. If unlocked the dial can be reset or emergency override used, with configurable light and cut-out actions.
Fred H. Caley of the National Motorists association urges motorists to educate themselves about responsibility and to report or confront violators. He argues for a tougher stance against speeders to preserve driving safety and public trust in motoring.
Oil drips from the crank case or oil pan originate at bolt holes in the pan or a cracked gasket between crank case and pan or worn valve tappets. To fix, first tighten cap screws securing the oil pan to the motor base. This often stops the leakage.
Article describes a mobile coach named the Motor Palace owned by W. K. Kellogg with facilities including sleeping berths, shower baths, cooking facilities, ice making, wardrobes, electric stoves, and a 40 gallon water tank. Dr Karl H Kellogg and grandson Jota are shown with the coach.
Dr. Hubert Work announces creation of a national fact finding commission to examine government methods in reclaiming arid lands by irrigation. Seven prominent citizens are invited to serve, amid concerns over funding, home ownership, and impact on settlers.
The Highway Education board promotes a 1923 safety campaign with two essay contests for elementary pupils and teachers. About 500 prizes from the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce reward essays on Highway Safety Habits I Should Learn and lessons on Training Children In Habits of Safety on the Highways. The contest runs until December 4, 1923 with top prizes including trips to Washington and gold watches, funded by various state departments and civic groups.
The Treasury plans uniform new notes across United States notes silver certificates and federal reserve notes up to 100 with a potential future expansion to other types. Figures include Washington Lincoln Jackson Cleveland Grant Franklin and Jefferson with backs matching current gold notes to curb counterfeiting and ease recognition.
Count Yamamoto in a formal message to the United States expresses Japan’s gratitude for American relief efforts after a devastating disaster. He notes U S ships and Red Cross aid, praising the prompt response and linking it to world peace and strengthened U S Japan friendship.
Iowa and Minnesota sent more to the east than other states last year while Iowa eyes a 1925 census. The era features paving projects, a Paris return of Madeline Aydat, Iowa poultry awards in Waterloo, and big Iowa teaching conventions. Notable items include bank tax questions, seed corn shortages, and a Rockefeller funded hospital addition in Iowa City.
The advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria used for over 30 years to relieve constipation wind colic and diarrhea in babies and children. It claims to regulate the stomach and bowels aiding food assimilation and natural sleep without opiates. the genuine bottle bears the signature.
A colonel finds two soldiers in the drill room. One soldier reads a letter aloud to the other who pretends to cover his ears. The reader explains he cannot read, and the listener says he is stepping up the reader's ears to prevent hearing what the writer wrote.
A local laundry advertises dyeing and tinting of worn garments and draperies. Women can refresh faded fabrics and restore color to shabby pieces, with simple services promoted in period voice.
A 15 cent package of Diamond Dyes promises simple directions so any woman can dye or tint faded fabrics, even without prior experience. Choose any color at the drug store.
A natural ice mine forms in an abandoned coal pit on G N Rishell’s fort near Troutville. Winter dry air keeps rocks super cold preventing ice. summer moisture freezes to walls creating an ice pit used to chill drinks. Similar pits at Coudersport have attracted tourists.
For years druggists have watched the record of Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root the great kidney liver and bladder medicine It is a physician s prescription and a strengthening medicine It helps the kidneys liver and bladder do the work nature intended they should do It has stood the test of years It is sold by all druggists on its merit and it should help you Be sure to get Swamp Root and start treatment at once
Insurance statisticians report about 16 000 Americans died by self harm last year, vs around 10 500 murders. The rate equates to 15 per 1 000 population and about 1 life in 150 over a lifetime, reflecting the futility of escaping troubles.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio with Soap and Ointment. It claims the powder fragrance enhances beauty for face skin and babies, priced at 25e each and available everywhere.
A couple debates a new bathing suit with witty back and forth. The woman asks for opinion and the man struggles to respond honestly, prompting her quick interruption and renewed stance.
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