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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
2
Curbside cars left with engines running invite theft as owners watch briefly. Keys removed from ignition can deter thieves, but duplicating keys and tampering ignition wires enable theft. Illustrations show thieves using tow vehicles and rocks to aid break in, urging owners to secure vehicles promptly.
A rough excerpt explains simple anti theft tips for coil and ignition systems. It mentions cribs such as chaining the front and heel to a brace, removing two or more cylinders, and concealing a few pounds to deter crooks. The tone is instructional and historical.
A practical garage aid describes building a two shelf V shaped tool box to keep tools in place. Shelves 6 or 8 inches apart allow free access and organization for heavy use.
When an ammeter shows a charge or discharge rate far higher than expected it may indicate a cross connection or short. The battery may not be receiving the intended current due to this fault.
Article describes mending a car roof tear using woolen yarn to draw edges, followed by applying a mint colored top material with ruliter cement and setting by the tulenn fzer.
A vintage note discusses proper lubricant use to reduce repairs, claims on multihind fans doubling air through the radiator, and questions what happened to the old motorist who kept his feet dry before entering. It notes price margins for American cars abroad and advises cleaning and readjusting spark plugs to prevent irregular firing.
Practical advice on maintaining a vehicle noting Mansted oil mixed with graphite for door hinges and flutches, avoiding cylinder oil that can smear. Recommends weekly lubrication for speedometer drive and uses strong soap from automotive soap to prevent windshield fogging. Warns that curb bumps can misalign wheels and heat crankcase, urging attention to engine seals.
The instruction emphasizes careful removal of play from red bearings by reducing shim thickness to achieve even freedom across all bearings. It calls for meticulous adjustment to ensure each red bearing is as free as the others.
Explorers ready in Ste Lake City and Los Angeles chase a hidden Zion cliff dwelling said to lie in a canyon about three quarters of a mile away. The mystery centers on a 400 by 40 foot cave dwelling and possible relics of ancient Southwest peoples.
Paris notes the Robespierre house in the Clie du Retire area will be demolished as part of a broad city scheme to flatten fortifications and expand the city. Tenants of the prince of Mann are warned, but demolition may delay due to an inn’s long-term use. Extended underground lines aim at St Germain and Maisons Lafitte to ease race-day rail congestion.
The article states the empire's population includes 62,900,000 whites and 270,000,000 colored people. White capital wealth is about 500 billion dollars versus 5 billion for colored groups. Literacy is cited at roughly 15 percent among whites and about 90 percent among colored races.
A mother teaching her young daughter proper church etiquette overheard bystanders as they left the building. The child exclaimed with innocent candor that God must be keeping a party for the crowd, prompting tender amusement about sacred terms and everyday speech.
Ulster violence escalates as English troops land in Bantry and Skibbereen to aid West Cork garrisons. Two men killed and several wounded in Cork amid riotous clashes between nationalist and unionist factions. Scrat Dennis Moroney, city chief of the criminal department, shot and killed. others injured including James McCafferty, Inspector McDonagh, and John McCalliop in ongoing disturbances.
In Elhart a car traveling with Dowry McClelland age twenty eight and his wife suffered fatal injuries when struck by an interurban car of the Northern Indiana Joliana Railway company. The wife died soon after, and her sister Olle Johnson aged fifty seven died two hours later.
Vanderlip of New York leads a party welcomed at the Japanese palace in Tokyo. The visitors, received by Prince Fushimi, await departure to San Francisco after their hosted stay.
Denver May 19. Thomas Annear, superintendent of the United States mint, received instructions to buy silver in the open market at government price of one dollar per ounce. The notice signals a fixed rate for government purchases pending market activity.
Markets listing mixed commodity prices across flour butter eggs and live cattle sheep and poultry. Includes futures style figures for wheat rye hay and hogs with receipts noted and regional price ranges for choicest steers and stockers.
An advertisement claims Milks Emulsion restores strength and appetite for those recovering from flu or chronic stomach trouble. Emma Withers of Delmont NC swears 13 bottles cured her cough and weakness. The product promises a pleasant, palatable emulsion that aids digestion, with a money back guarantee if six bottles aren’t satisfactory. Sold by druggists nationwide.
A quotation from Exchange emphasizes that true mastery of circumstances rests with those who keep faith and courage, while fear and foreboding cripple others. The text contrasts the resilience of believing individuals with the fragility of those lacking faith.
This vintage advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp-Root as the highest remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims rapid mild effects and a gentle vegetable composition. Promises samples and urges readers to mention the paper when requesting a trial bottle.
Yonkers Statesman notes that Way and Jim returned with their regiment to France and reclaimed their former positions. The dog, seen by a witness, was reported chasing its tail as they departed and now rejoined their routine roles.
Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications. The remedy is constitutional. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is said to treat the Eustachian tube and restore hearing by reducing inflammation. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any case of catarrhal deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine.
A witty dialogue snippet contrasts a man and a woman discussing secrecy. The Widow challenges a claim about women and secrets, implying experience and humor in the exchange. The brief exchange highlights social expectations and gendered perceptions.
An advertisement extolls Cutlcura Soap Ointment and Talcum for all toilet needs. It mentions Sora Handa and Souk in a retiring hut scenario and promotes removing surplus Ointment with dive paper. The notice implies multiple Cuticura products for daily care.
The war grave map becomes widely used in Europe with 2,000 military cemeteries shown. Detailed editions list numbered graves and enhance accessibility for researchers and families.
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