Gasoline Bums Than Westward Harbingers of Harvest Labor
Migrant workers in western states face a new problem described as gasoline bums. In Oregon they beg gasoline and shelter, prompting farm thefts while seasonal harvests from May to November draw transient labor. The Oregon Labor Department seeks prearranged plans, but farmers hesitate to specify needs, leaving many drifters with work or only the bare minimum.
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Oregon
State Department of Labor
Monthly Labor Review
Special Resistance Coil Used in Ignition System
A Popular Science note explains the ignition system uses a special resistance coil in series to limit current in the primary circuit. It describes locating the coil on the spare, and how a short circuit around the coil can start a dead battery, with cautions to remove the wire after starting to avoid damage.
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Popular Science Magazine
French Device Betrays Unwary Speed Merchant
A French inventor creates an automatic whistle fitted to taxi exhausts to signal speeding cabs. The device sounds only when a driver exceeds speed, alerting police and public to reckless speeding in Paris cab traffic.
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Paris
Nineteen Miles an Hour Is Most Dangerous Speed
John N. Mackall, chairman of the Maryland state roads commission, argues 95 percent of traffic accidents occur at 19 miles per hour. He urges regulation for a uniform, reasonably rapid speed to prevent jockeying and crashes, noting 25 to 30 mph could reduce passing conflicts.
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John N. Mackall
Maryland State Roads Commission
Cleaning Tip for Linoleum Stains
To remove paint from linoleum saturate the spot with equal parts turpentine and spirits of ammonia. Then wash with warm soapsuds.
Carter's Little Liver Pills Endorsement Letter
Brooklyn reader Richard A. Davidson praises Carter's Little Liver Pills as the best relief for sick headache and notes they clear attacks and improve digestion. He claims chronic headaches relate to irregular bowels and promotes the 25 cent and larger packages from druggists.
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Brooklyn
Richard A. Davidson
Carter
Weddings and Divorces Highlight Rural American Life
In pockets across the country weddings and divorces appear as frequent events in local society notes. The piece contrasts festive unions with later splits, reflecting social norms and personal stories in small communities.
When You Meet a Stranger Tell Your Troubles First
A casual rule advises initiating conversation by airing personal troubles to break the ice. The aphorism suggests opening with confession to prompt reciprocity and ease social interaction.
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