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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1920
Page
10
A suburban car owner recounts refinishing a two year old car to restore its luster. He details costs 1.50 for a brush and 0.65 for varnish, techniques, drying times, and the advice to test on a door first. The piece stresses varnish choice determines success and notes weather and dust challenges when painting outdoors.
Representative Dyer of Missouri introduces a bill in congress to impose a 5000 dollar fine or five years in jail for automobile thieves. The total U S auto fleet is about 6.5 million valued at around 7.8 billion dollars. In 1918, 22,272 cars were stolen in 18 western cities led by Detroit with 2689 and Chicago with 2611 thefts. Ohio tops states with 464,826 vehicles, New York 436,923, Pennsylvania 407,923.
A long hook on the inside chain and a small padlock on the outside chain fasten an anti skid chain to the wheel to prevent loosening or winding around the brake drum. Releasing the padlock provides slack to unfasten the hook.
The article advises driving over a short stretch of broken stone by a brief run at it with the clutch out to relieve rear tires from driving strain and tearing by sharp stones. It notes this method can extend tire life when feasible.
Roads for motor use in Mexico are in bad condition and little is being done to improve them. Vacuum cleaners for automobiles, operated on their engines, have been invented. Sometimes compression cocks stick. put a drop of oil in them when the engine is off and work it around to reach all parts. Do not throw spark plugs into the toolbox. save old plugs and buy spare insulators or electrodes to save money.
A compact page featuring brief literary lines. Lincoln emphasizes confidence in keeping resolutions, while Kipling reflects on happiness found beneath danger.
A 1920s kitchen excerpt explains turning roast chicken scraps into Chicken Pancakes with a rich broth sauce, fried pancake bundles wrapped in bacon, then baked. It also covers Philadelphia Butter Buns with yeast sponge, butter, lemon rind, and currants, and Creole Pralines with caramel and pecans, plus basic food guidance on nutrients and energy sources for winter meals.
A brief line from John Greenleaf Whittier on kindness easing sorrow and mending broken hearts through simple words and shared empathy, suggesting friendship and sincerity can grow from compassionate talk.
The article urges readers to conserve food this year by cutting waste in homes, offering practical tips such as meat loaf wrapped in oiled paper to preserve flavor, caramel coloring for gravies, and using honey as a versatile sugar substitute. It stresses patriotism through frugality and healthful choices.
A home economy piece describes using occasional oven dinners to save fuel and free time. Recipes include Baked Soup with beef and cabbage, Pimiento Bisque from chicken stock and red peppers, Fillets of Veal rolled and skewered, Tomato Salad with lettuce and pearl onions, and Spanish Chops with a rich stuffing. Additional tips suggest using flavorful morsels to season rice or macaroni for a family meal.
The governor bids a departing convict not to reconnect with old friends. The convict replies he will not associate with anyone lacking the advantages of a good prison. Lateman seeks a reliable clock and questions the lifetime promise, then learns the clock’s hours are literally numbered.
A household preparation mixes Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine in water to color gray hair. Apply twice weekly until the desired shade. druggists can prepare it or mix at home cheaply. The mixture darkens streaked hair, softens harsh hair, and leaves a non greasy non sticky finish without cooling the scalp.
In a playful exchange, Mrs. Justwed rebukes Jack for burning his old love letters. Jack suggests saving them for future boredom to read together, hinting at ongoing affection and humor in their marriage.
How's This We offer 100 for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system Sold by druggists for over forty years Price 75c Testimonials free F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A couple discusses paying off the mortgage and plans to buy another house and a motorcar, signaling relief and forward steps in their financial life.
Advert says eczema stems from blood and promises relief through S. S. S. a blood cleanser praised for 50 years of use. Claims include building vigor and being mineral free. Nepalada druggists supply it and readers may write to Medical Advisor, Swift Specific Co., Atlanta.
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