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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
7
Woodhaven New York printer K M Collins reports relief and improved work after using Carter's Little Liver Pills. He says headaches and sour stomach diminished and life became worth living. The pills are advertised as a mild laxative acting on the liver and bowels with gentle effect and no after effects.
C Peters of the bureau of standards in Washington announces a new ruler that he claims is free from mathematical error and more accurate than any prior device. The scale features rulings five one hundred thousandths of an inch wide with spacing accurate to at least two millionths of an inch. The ruler’s completion challenges the adage that nothing made by man can be perfect and it will be used to calibrate micrometer microscopes.
In Japan about 1 500 000 girls and women work in clerical and stenographic jobs as a livelihood. Enrollment in business courses grows by about 80 000 each year, placing a strain on schools offering these courses for girls.
A group of stenographers debates Mr Bunch and the thoughtful Hopkins at the office noon hour. They praise flowers from Hopkins's garden, noting his wife sends bouquets to desks to lift spirits and ease the daily grind.
Enthusiasts of cottage crafts praise handmade hooked rugs from old fabrics. Instructions and materials are available through craft schools with suppliers providing patterns, tools, and fiber options including silk stockings and dyed muslin. The simple frame and burlap method lets hobbyists work at home, with mailed guidance from teaching centers.
Mrs. Monkton accuses her husband Henry of hair on his coat. he evasively confesses it is horse hair from a worn motor car seat cover. The exchange underscores suspicion of deception and a light domestic confrontation.
Oil station driveways collect oil drippings and look unsightly. New Jersey stations clean and seal surfaces by piping off oil, scrubbing with kerosene or gasoline, brushing, rinsing, and dusting Portland cement while moist. Two applications weekly keep surfaces spotless. cement drys and hides stains. The method also suits private driveways and garage floors.
Replacing brake linings involves removing bands or shoes, clamping the axle in a vise, and punching rivet holes before attaching new lining fabric with rivets sunk flush. Proper maintenance is essential as braking systems are efficient but not powerful enough to tolerate slack maintenance, demanding regular inspections and repairs.
Instructions stress tightening the bridge nut at the valve stem base before seating the tube. After inserting the tube, rotate the tire to seal, then secure the rim nut around the valve stem to prevent flats. Proper technique avoids future pinch flats.
A technical note explains how slight rounding of piston ring corners can reduce oil being pumped into the combustion space. By easing the upper outer corner of the upper ring and the lower corner of the lower ring, oil is allowed to lubricate cylinder walls on strokes and is scraped back appropriately.
Louise Kiser, 77, of Decatur Illinois, long a inventor, reports progress on an automobile driven by compressed air. He already has a $10 royalty offer per car from an automaker for the new power type. The design replaces gasoline parts with a solid head missing spark plug holes a compressed air tank and simple valve throttle. Fuel cost would be only lubricating oil. He says the invention could revolutionize mechanics.
The article explains bent rims cause tire cuts and blowouts by stressing the carcass. It notes rim flanges are often overlooked but critical, as road hazards can bend rims and lead to bulging sidewalls unless corrected promptly.
A hawker persuades Matilda the kitchen maid to buy a watch after promising a one year repair guarantee. She signs the guarantee despite hesitance, while her young man cautions she should have such protection. London Tit-Bits reports the scene.
A family exchange notes that the son joins college track work while the parent worries about finances. The dialogue hints at strain from expenditures linked to athletics and tuition as the son pursues athletics at the college level.
A stranger asked if the boss was in. The clerk replied the boss is in about $40 and would welcome the chance to leave the game if the man provides his card.
Sallor reassures his wife on a four year return as Ballor contemplates a likely delay. She warns against repeating excuses about shipwrecks and walking home.
Reporter asks if marriage is bought for money and an actress replies no. The piece notes a surge in breach of promise cases with a heap more settlements and courtroom drama.
A man named Jerry Bass died after attempting to pass another vehicle on a narrow creek bridge. The incident occurred when he tried to pass at the bridge, leading to a fatal outcome. Authorities investigated the scene and noted the bridge’s limited width as a contributing factor.
An argument between Jones and Smith escalates from a lost hen to a fatal clash after Jones runs over Smith's dog, ending with the dog killed and tensions unresolved. The readable text records a violent domestic dispute with no further context.
A witty quote from The Passing Show in London satirizes marriage roles as a woman teases about his latch key. The husband boasts independence, but the key cannot fit the door, revealing playful marital dynamics.
A barbershop themed social night sparked pun filled banter about hair and grooming. A speaker referenced a man committing herpicide, prompting joked quips as attendees enjoyed the event.
The item hints at Bill obsessed with fishing gear and talks of tackle as a running joke. It presents a light, humorous exchange with playful wordplay about his interest and a brain that reels.
A terse exchange shows a speaker describing a mole on the nose and others suggesting extreme remedies such as hitting it with a hammer or using poison. The dialogue captures unsafe inquiries about medical issues.
Angier returns from a trip and tells a beggar he has little to spare while another man shakes the old beggar, noting neither has eaten all day. The scene unfolds with muted urgency as the pair exchange small talk and scarce coins.
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