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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
15
An early 20th century forecast warns gasoline supplies may last only a month if engines run ten hours daily. Germany demonstrates benzole as a possible fuel, but demand for by products and dyes limits its use. Kerosene or new engines, carburetors, and eventually alcohol or electric storage will be developed as supplies dwindle.
A cautionary note on youngsters stealing rides by using the spare tire holder. The article warns of tire holder damage and possible injury if a child slips. It proposes a strip of spiked metal from park railings as a deterrent to keep boys from attempting the ride.
A cracked water jacket can be mended by a handy owner. Drill holes at crack ends, tap for copper plugs, scrape to bright metal, pack with copper filings, melt in with a blow torch, and use a resin alcohol flux.
An old Milestones note advises against flooring the accelerator when rear wheels spin in soft mud. Shift to low gear and run the engine at low speed, easing the clutch to let wheels gain traction. If needed, add rear load, tie ropes, or place straw or brush before using leverage or a plank to lift and push the car forward with slow power.
Popular Science Monthly suggests a method to replace ice cutters using an automobile attached cutting machine on frozen ice. Remove back tires with iron spike rims and front chains for traction while one person drives and the other guides the cutter, allowing two men with a car to replace many laborers.
Experts warn that valve cage gaskets in overhead valve engines often become soft causing leaks around the valve. In multi cylinder engines the intake manifold joints between cylinders also require careful gasket checks whenever the manifold is removed to prevent leaks.
The piece advises crossing railroad tracks slowly and in second gear to avoid tire damage and engine stall. It emphasizes maintaining a steady speed and avoiding high throttle when crossing to stay safe.
A new road-scraper attaches to a powerful automobile truck to smooth dirt or gravel roads or dig a path in snow. The 12 inch carbon steel blade hangs between the wheels, is hinged to a shaft, and raised or lowered by a driver operated chain. Traction scrapers in front of the wheels aid the drive.
Advert shows Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy for gray hair. It claims easy application with a comb or brush, darkens evenly, and restores natural color by morning after one or two uses. A downtown druggist endorses its popularity and low cost.
A city cousin taunts about Bill Simpkins as an idle man while another claims he grows some of the likeliest weeds in the area. The exchange hints at local reputation and a contrast between harsh judgment and practical skill.
When meals hit back and your stomach is sour and bloated this tablet promises instant relief from indigestion gas and fullness. It targets heavy pain headaches associated with indigestion and offers quick soothing action.
A traditional ad copy touts Pape's Diapepsin as a pleasant harmless tablet that ends dyspepsia indigestion and stomach distress within moments. It claims immediate relief and low cost at drug stores.
A light exchange between He and She turns on love and marriage with a playful note about inheritance. The Boston Transcript quote shows a man declaring ecstasy and a woman joking about awaiting marriage and the right to inheritance.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a quick remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and neuritis. The small trial bottle is sold at drug stores and claimed to remove soreness within fifty counts without burning or discoloring the skin.
A quip contrasts piano stock with moral stance. The speaker jokes that his instruments are sold under Christian principles, noting their upright and square nature as a pun on piano types. The exchange uses dry humor to reflect business ethics and wordplay.
An old ad promotes Bay Rum based hair darkening with Barbo Compound and glycerine for quick home use, claiming no scalp staining and glossy hair. It notes Tibetan lakes at 20,000 feet and Red Cross Bag Blue for rust spots, then remarks that cucumbers have 3,000 years of cultivation in India and ends with “Oil and truth are bound to come to the top some time.”
The tale follows Harry Lloyd Rugglesford, a one man beauty school, who plans to marry Sadie and quit the dubious correspondence business. A post office inspector tabs Sadie as the true motive and the pair wed at noon, ending the scam as a twist of fate.
Austria first began a national road snow clearance movement in 1877 when a law required municipalities to remove snow from state roads to keep them traversable. The directive aimed to maintain travel and road reliability across the country.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes widespread wedding customs and superstitions from Sweden and beyond. Beliefs cover attire timing and ceremonies feed omens from cat affection to candlelit faces and tears.
A quip notes the optimist as a man with little to cheer about yet able to smile at crowds of lady shoppers, contrasting cheerful vanity with hardship. The remark underscores social mood and humor in retail culture.
A faded quip-like verse recalls a peculiar family misfortune with humorous tone. The speaker addresses an audience in a performative, self-deprecating manner, hinting at financial strain and a changing household dynamic.
A concise explanation notes that deep rest correlates with low noise and quiet surroundings, suggesting sleep quality improves when ambient sound is minimized and mental calm is maintained. The idea emphasizes the relationship between environmental silence and restorative sleep.
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