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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
6
The report notes a Massachusetts man was arrested for driving a car 11 years without a license. It cautions drivers to avoid tailgating near railroad crossings as the preceding vehicle may not spot an approaching train in time.
W O McGeehan argues in College Humor that sportsmanship is largely absent in competitive sports. He cites football as an example where victory overrides chivalry and players are maneuvered to disguise injuries. He notes universities severing athletic ties over football outcomes.
White Sox rookie Buck Redfern warns the big league is tougher than the Southern and Texas leagues. He notes the heat of major league play and downplays liking big towns, insisting it is simply harder at the top level.
The Prince of Wales revealed in a Boy Scouts rally that he once tried amateur boxing but was beaten several times and discouraged. He said he began fighting too early and decided he would be better off as a prince than a pugilist.
Microphonic noises arise in certain tubes and detectors due to vibration and speaker air movement. Replacing the detector tube or using metal or rubber caps can mitigate the issue. Adjusting the detector rheostat, using cushion sockets, and not fully inserting the tube can also help prevent false signals.
Engineers overcome detonation by a new combustion chamber design that enables high compression without fuel additives. A step like chamber roof and curved chamber sides control gas expansion to smooth pressure rise and boost power.
A collage of sports notes mentions a decathlon idea in jest, Deberry with the Louisville Colonels, and Kansas City baseball crowds. It cites Balem selling Reinholz to Cleveland, Osakan grounds seating 10 000, De Mar as 1928 Olympic veteran, boxing commission duties, Speaker’s hitting streak, Schalk’s resignation claim, Lena Blackburne’s feats, plus Firpo boxing fame and a quip about sock knitters and golf jokes.
How to blacken brass radio parts using a chemical navy blue stain. Clean parts with lye if needed. Make a hot saturated copper sulphate solution with washing soda, let it settle, remove liquid, add strong ammonia to the precipitate to form a navy blue compound. Heat and dip items, then rinse with water.
Advice on checking front wheel alignment using a wet pavement test. If the car skids or swerves with the steering straight and no brakes actuated, alignment may be off and should be checked with proper tools. Re-test after driving over rough roads to account for worn bushings and connections, ensuring no brake dragging.
A New York City retail survey shows women outnumber men among radio buyers across several store types. In department stores 82 percent of radio purchases were by women, indicating a shift in selling strategies for receivers. The finding suggests changing consumer dynamics in early radio retail.
Washington reports Nepal favors American goods over bronze statues for its stairway of the palace. An explorer notes cash registers and American scales in the capital, Kathmandu, while Nepal sustains an absolute monarchy under a powerful prime minister. The piece describes caste rules, Hindu orthodoxy, and scenic views of the Nepal valley with the Himalayas beyond.
Fondettes France observed a village wedding day with twenty two couples celebrated the same day. The entire countryside joined the event with a grand town hall reception, mayoral speeches, a village parade, and free wine. Old couples danced with younger residents on the village green into the night.
A dialogue fragment shows a speaker offering to reveal JT's opinions for a price of two cents, prompting a witty reply about the value of information and the expectation of a high price for candor. The exchange captures a light, humorous negotiation over gossip and truth.
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