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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1926
Page
7
Minnesota highway department reports a bulletin on a device that records road bumps as a car passes. The gauge records from one thirty-second to two or three points per bump, with tests noting wide variation by road condition and weather.
The article cautions that while generous tappet clearance can aid climbing by freeing valve action, excessive clearance wastes power. It notes the effect varies with engine type and temperature, warning that misapplying the idea to the wrong engine or condition reduces intake and exhaust efficiency and lowers performance.
A motorist balance of front and rear tire placement is debated to maximize mileage and safety. Experts advise rotating worn tires to front for traction, with rear tires bearing heavier wear, and using a spare after several thousand miles.
In repair shops a ratchet end of a starting crank is cut off to aid starting motors whose bearings have been readjusted and remain stiff. The air drill or motor then helps turn the engine over when traditional methods fail.
The article describes using a tapered shank in the drill collet and a mounted air motor on the crank shaft. If the engine won’t turn, leave the air on and press the electric starter. Combined effort should start the engine, with the air motor keeping it turning until ignition is on.
Mechanics urge removal of tire covers after storms to let rubber dry and warn that spring covers trap dirt and moisture reducing lubrication. Rejection of protective boots for universals cites gas buildup and belly formation causing unbalance in the propeller shaft.
A Florida municipal court case features Judge David J. Lefterman and a chambered array of tiny motor vehicle models. During traffic disturbance proceedings, minders and motorists reenact scenes before the judge using miniature drawings of streets and cars to illustrate the dispute.
A fragment quotes Bossuth saying the unspoken word never doves Itum and Terrick declaring nothing is so hard that search won’t reveal it. The text presents two aphorisms attributed to historical figures.
A Buddhist mass was held in Tokyo at Kokoku temple for the spirits of elephants whose ivory supports Japan's carving trade. Members of the Tokyo Art Objects Dealers Association and ivory carvers attended as a monument to departed elephants was unveiled. The association's president praised elephants for materials and urged artists to visit the monument as a shrine.
The Department of the Interior created eleven new bird sanctuaries and set aside additional public shooting grounds. The areas host vital breeding grounds for wild fowl, but drainage and sport facilities threaten many species with decline.
A Paris auto dealer markets a compact touch up kit including paint and a fountain-pen sized sprayer. The device uses a blow force for applying paint and claims to repair scratches quickly. Although designed for metal, it can also be used on fabrics and weathered surfaces.
An old advertisement says Cuticura improves the skin by applying ointment to the face and washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It claims quick five minute affects and helps with poor complexions itching and rough skin.
A misquote sparks playful debate as Miss Cuy cone defends the idea that even a locomotive can be misquoted, noting she never heard such an expression and quipping that misquotation is possible in modern times.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript notes a humorous exchange about an election or outcome leaving one person “broke” after returning home. The text reflects a casual conversation and suggests a lighthearted response to a failed or costly effort.
The text emphasizes that long experience proves the hallmark of the best is the emblem Body by Fisher. It argues products are instantly pre-eminent due to construction and the expertise of engineers, highlighting Fisher’s reputation and standard in the field.
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