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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
3
Glenn H Curtiss unveils a motor bungalow that couples a compact dual hack with an automobile, capable of 60 mph, and converts into a camper with two sleeping berths, mosquito protection, kitchen, toilet, electric lights, running water, and a chauffeur’s tent.
A vintage automobile article urges regular lubrication to prevent squeaks and wear. It advises daily care, proper oil types, and periodic draining and refilling, warning against steam engine oil and urging fresh oil every hundred miles for engine life.
Advice from American Motorist on stopping door rattles. Hold doors tight during motion, then use door rattlers or attach rubber to the vibrating space to quiet the rattle.
In emergencies, you can attach a cable to the battery by stripping two to three inches of insulation, prying apart strands, placing a washer on each side, and tightening with a screw to hold the cable firmly in place.
A compact timeline notes the 1900 New York auto show as the first in the U S subsequent milestones include gasoline selling for six cents a gallon in 1898 the first four cylinder car in 1900 and an 1896 auction by Barnum Bailey for horseless carriages. Judges like Miles Depew and Astor participated in early contests. A 1996 reference appears incorrect.
In a mechanical note the article describes a dent removal technique for forters and mudguards. It advocates shaping a X shaped cut to pull the dent from one site to another, followed by hammering out the dent, soldering flush, and finishing so the original enamel luster is restored.
A fragmentary auto column advises careful tube inspection for blowouts and notes that water condenses more in cold weather. It warns drivers to check brakes, turn wheels to curb, watch pedestrians after signals, and mentions rust prevention when exposing metal parts to air.
A Boston Globe columnist mocks fixed lists as he notes the evolving idea of world wonders. He traces the Seven Wonders from ancient to modern times and weighs new entries like wireless, telephone, airplane, X rays, and spectrum analysis as the era’s greatest marvels.
Degree of The Dagtar in Akron Ohio has increased its tire repair program to nearly double size. The school averages 85 graduates per month since last August and issues diplomas certifying completion of the full course including lectures textbooks and practical repair work.
A Boy's Life article notes how air photography suffers from perspective distortion as height changes. It explains that cameras used in flight are heavy and require delicate adjustments, with imagery affected by the camera’s distance and attitude.
A New York man known for a perverse sense of humor displays a window full of unique shoes with prices like 4, 4, and 3. He advertises that a single shoe costs the displayed amount, claiming the buyer risks seeing a further shoe for the indicated price. The stunt shocks bystanders and draws attention to his provocative sales ploy.
A queer African snake feeds on eggs with a tooth like fang on its backbone behind the head. The egg passes down the gullet until it meets the epike where the shell is broken. Liquid content is released as the egg is consumed.
An advertisement extols Triner's American Elixir Of Bitter Wine as a daily stimulant and sleep aid. It boasts award medals from International Expositions in London, Brussels, Paris, Rome, San Francisco, and Panama, claiming widespread recognition and urging readers to buy from Joseph Triner Company in Chicago.
A humorously clipped exchange unfolds about compensation and labor. A clockmaker’s reply hints at long hours, while a punchy remark suggests a husband’s strong convictions but weak head, delivering a wry domestic quip rather than a formal dispute.
William J. Linton of Ketchikan Alaska describes a remote life in Ketchikan County where cost is low and self sufficiency is key. He claims one could build a shack near by fish in rippling streams hunt deer and game render maple sugar and lard trade for bread flour and furniture and live comfortably with little money.
A new minister visits a home and laments profanity spreading, even to children. The small daughter nearby quips that she does not swear but knows all the words, highlighting a humorous moment from Indianapolis News.
In a dialogue tagged as a benefit scene Mrs Benham and Mrs Bentat-What recall the doctor warning that constant hand in pocket for money could cause appendicitis. The exchange highlights tension over finances and health in a humorous, period voice.
In a fragmentary exchange a neighbor volunteers to help move a piano as part of a bygone reform that places a focus on community help. The exchange recalls a front line stance and suggests local civic spirit in aiding a common task.
Mrs Mare Stemndei of 120 Orange St Wyandotte Michigan writes she suffered monthly pains for four years with stomach upset and fatigue. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash she regained strength and can do housework. She urges others to consider the remedy.
A terse line notes the undervaluing of inner beauty, suggesting that appearances mislead and true worth lies beyond surface looks, reflecting social views on attractiveness rather than individual merit.
An advertisement touts a cure for acid stomach and indigestion. It promises relief from bloating sourness and heartburn, asserting millions have benefited from Eatonic. The claim includes a money back guarantee and availability through druggists.
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