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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1922
Page
6
An old treatise explains cotton fabric as the tire foundation and contrasts square woven fabric with cord tires. Internal friction from fabric threads causes heat and failure. cord tires reduce friction, improve ride, save fuel, and deliver more miles per dollar.
A simple receptacle is made from a one pound coffee tin by removing the bottom and soldering a coarse wire screen. Parts are placed in the tin with the cover on and shaken in kerosene to separate dirt and grease from metal components.
Ten simple instructions to prolong battery life in cold weather. Inspect biweekly, avoid placing tools on the battery, do not idle the engine long, ensure rich carburetor flow, prime in cold starts, remove battery if stored, use distilled water, have electrolyte welded by an expert, wipe spills, coat exposed terminals with Vaseline, and seek a service inspection if lights dim or charging seems improper.
The procedure describes removing a steering post without damage using two hollowed wooden blocks as a brace. It notes hollowed surfaces around the post, a jack applying pressure, and light blows to aid loosening. Hardwood mocks are suggested as best for the brace to withstand the force.
An old ad claims radiators freeze less with a nonfreezing device. It describes a jacket connected to the radiator top, a reservoir with components, a bath jacket and forcer, and pipes to ensure constant water flow. Water circulates by gravity when the engine stops, promising easy starts in winter.
Readable fashion notes describe spring hats in varied styles from fabric and lace to straw with sashes and beaded trims, plus the latest blouses featuring tucked fronts, puff sleeves, and contrasting collars. Emphasis on pastel linens, crepe de chine, and coordinated suiting, with attention to color contrasts and light, tailored silhouettes.
A Kansas City Star editorial urges March toward a cleaner, more attractive downtown and residential areas. The writer recalls Atlanta’s image as a progressive city and argues Kansas City must improve cleaning, policing, and beautification to earn a reputation as a true city beauty spot and attract business.
Editorial urges business men to view their role as more than profit and taxes. It praises those who devote time and talent to public problems and city welfare, highlighting elites who contribute beyond payments. The piece lauds civic dedication as essential for national progress.
Anversen arguments stress tree planting value and urge public support. The piece notes American Legion fundraising, Boy Scouts participation, and calls readers to order trees through the American Forestry Association in Washington for information and a prompt reply.
The piece argues that promoting home ownership boosts national profit and patriotism, unites youths through loyalty to institutions, and supports a broad road paving and tree planting campaign. It highlights a World War I memorial tree program, aiming to plant a tree for every American soldier, and frames this era as one of widespread road building and permanent connected highways.
A fragmentary Houston Post quotation shows a conversation about a wife permitting interruptions during lectures and a remark on a song forward the finish giving a slight chance as she breathes for the last word.
A fragment recalls a wartime romance about shared chores and growing together. The speaker reflects on early scarcity and mutual care, contrasting then and now as they joke about wiping shes and managing a few dishes.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a poet asking for a pipe and a friend replying in garbled words, hinting at a humorous or confused scene about finding a pipe and sharing a tale of travel to Urle Jay. The text reflects a playful, perhaps misread, OCR style from a historical page.
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