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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
3
A European traveler deposits a huge bag on a restaurant car table. The conductor scolds him, insisting luggage belongs in the van. The traveler retorts that the bag is his purse and declares he is bound for Austria.
A three year survey by United States reclamation service engineers concludes with a report recommending approval of a Rio Grande project. A dam above Rio Grande City Texas would enable gravity irrigation for 350000 to 560000 acres at an estimated cost of 60490000 to 100000000 dollars. The plan envisions government funding or bonds to finance construction and claims a climate enabling two to three crops annually. Frost is rare in the valley, aiding early vegetable production for the Midwest.
The story notes a shift from roaming hogs to fenced estates reducing hogs’ predation on rattlesnakes. It cites the biological survey and forestry service on rising snake numbers and the end of snake bite remedies, linking changes to land fencing and property laws.
The article argues for a substantial non combustible garage built of concrete to protect a car investment. It details foundation depths of two to three feet, a concrete footing of 18 inches by 8 to 10 inches, monolithic or block foundation walls, proper door and window openings, a fire resistant roof, and a concrete floor four inches thick sloped toward a drain for wash water.
An old driving tip article urges motorists to maintain speed on grades, avoid bouncing rear wheels, and stay on the crown of the road. It cautions against cutting curves and rushing rough spots, noting each minor action can decide whether a car makes the hill in high gear or stalls in second.
The universal joint bears heavy load and often sits with housings filled with oil long term. Oil thins and collects dust and metal particles, so regular changes prevent damage, costly repairs, and downtime.
Representative Millspaugh argues large banks push branch networks to dominate smaller state banks. He cites national banks seeking to convert to state charters to get branch authority, warns rural communities will be flooded with branches, and recalls World War I era country banks' patriotism risking erosion if branch banking continues.
William J. Flynn former head of the U S secret service questions the idea of super detectives. He tells Marian Storm that real life is too bulky for fiction and that super sleuths would be conspicuous and unnecessary in true investigations. He doubts any single master sleuth could reliably solve cases and notes life lacks the neat plots of novels.
An auto era guide covers spark plug spare use, proper tire inflation for fuel economy, oil quality to protect engines, radiator filling and venting, oil pressure indicating wear, rain water in cooling systems, small wire nails for cotter pins, wheel alignment, safe responses to wet tracks, vent cleaning in gear housings, and avoiding hard door slams to prevent hinge wear.
Proper gear oil extends drivetrain life and makes shifting smoother and quieter. Attention to gear boxes is worthwhile as gears, cars, and power are costly, while lubrication is inexpensive.
Public notices from druggists highlight kidney trouble as a common issue many Americans overlook. The ad promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a mild healing remedy, claiming high success and urging readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, New York.
A Paris-London air service Goliath biplane now carries a combined radio telephone and telegraph setup delivering 35 watts at about 180 miles range on 900 meters wavelength. Weighing 125 pounds the system is powered by a propeller-driven generator for six and 700 volts and a six volt storage battery. A three-bulb receiver handles wavelengths from 800 to 1 000 meters.
An old man walking at night is confronted by a burly stranger who declares a game of put and take. The man fears as the criminal says he will put up and take the watch, prompting concern and danger.
Dialogue excerpt shows Lou quipping about Jim’s sang froid and Sue noting Freudana vibe. Life magazine caption tone hints at curiosity about psychoanalysis.
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