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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1930
Page
2
Brooklyn fans hail Glenn Wright as a star shortstop who revived the Robins infield after a career-threatening arm injury. Robison gambled on Wright with over $5,000 for treatment and surgery, supported by his wife, and Wright returned to form to help the team chase the pennant.
The Chicago Motor Club touring bureau says tornadoes are not highly dangerous if four rules are followed. Drive north or south to avoid the path, avoid entering another tornado, seek shelter in a cyclone cellar if available, or in a frame house cellar if needed. If outdoors, lie flat or in a ditch and shield the head with cushions. Tornadoes travel northeast on average, with a 50 to 1 chance the observed direction continues.
A reader quiz covers engine oil circulation at 100 to 150 times per hour and spark plug ignition signs. It explains factors for carburetor performance include proper adjustment, good compression, and ignition.
George Simpson with a nine foot stride leads sprinters readers get a look at aging golf caddies at St Andrews and the long six day British Open shift. Ramapo the 160 pound Thoroughbred shows a stiff handicap as Albert Michelson shines in US marathons. A New York church sells land for $50 to a firm as a mini golf course rises. Harry Rice’s varied infield outfield play and Earl Sande’s wealth from racing are noted. Pugilism to science and Wembley profits contrasted with a baseball trade involving Dave Miner and William Simmons.
The article argues that adjustable lighting provides the best solution for fog snow rain and foggy nights. A road light under the bumper and downward tilting dimmers improve visibility by illuminating the road edge ahead. Controllable spotlights aid drivers in poor weather while caution remains essential due to persistent hazards.
Tris Speaker, famed as Tris among baseball fans, has resigned as Newark manager signaling the end of his active role. He began his major league career with the Boston Red Sox in 1908, played there until 1916, then joined Cleveland in 1916. He took over the Indians as manager in 1919, guiding them to a pennant and world series victory in the following season.
Finland records nearly 100,000 registered radio receivers with about one third being crystal sets. The statistic highlights the prominence of crystal radio technology in the country’s early broadcasting era.
The article explains that long use wears the butterfly valve shaft and bearings, causing the butterfly to not close consistently and allowing air leaks around the shaft. This leads to higher idle speed and reduced engine control.
A simple fix removes the adjusting screw so the butterfly closes tight. File a small notch in the edge of the butterfly valve on the side where the low speed nozzle is located. the notch size governs idle speed.
The article notes tubes overload when the volume control is turned to the top for loud signals, indicating electrical distortion risk and equipment strain.
Charley Paddock will return to the University of Southern California to study law after earning his A B in 1923 and pursuing writing and lecturing roles. Charley Borah, former national intercollegiate champion, will re enter to pursue medicine. Frank Wyckoff, who ran 9 4 in the 100 yard dash at NC A A games, has two years of collegiate eligibility left and is improving each season.
Gasoline taxes in New York state will bring in between 24 and 27 million dollars this fiscal year. In addition to this, other taxes such as plate taxes drivers licenses dealers fees will total more than 34 million. Motorist premiums for liability insurance exceed 56 million annually, pushing the average annual cost per vehicle for these items to about 55 dollars.
American radio exports to France last year exceeded threefold 1928 levels, totaling $201,065 in value.
Japanese jazz spreads across the nation as Western concerts draw large crowds in Japan. Tokyo and Osaka youth bands form, with popular tunes published widely. Americans in Seattle note the trend while songs like The Dotonbori March and The Asakusa March gain popularity.
To Study Humanity Yale has established an institute of human relations funded by the Rockefeller Foundation the Commonwealth Fund and the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Foundation. The first project will study the family including parent child relationships community influences education industry food habits climate and other factors.
James does not want to attend Sunday school on Children’s Day and asks his mother for a present. She denies, noting gifts are for Mother's Day, while James hopes for gifts from parents on Children's Day.
Bradstreet catalogs 19 703 failures in 1929 with factors such as incompetence in 6 191 cases and lack of capital in 7 825. Other causes include inexperience 974 and foolish credit 412 along with failures of others 295 and extravagance 98.
They discuss diet with a facetious exchange. He claims beef makes him strong as an ox while she quips that eating fish all life leaves her unable to swim a stroke. The humor hinges on tongue in cheek contrasts.
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as fast relief for gas and sour stomach, noting it calms the digestive system and reduces acidity. It claims the preparation is safe for children and counters coated tongue or fetid breath with a sweetener.
A terse exchange over a genuine antique highlights tension between value and rising wages and material costs. The seller defends the price while the buyer notes inflation affecting worth and affordability.
A Chicago Daily News quip highlights a father boasting seven daughters and a witty reply about “seven mouths to feed” becoming “fourteen” since each is married.
A humorous note contrasts wordplay with branding in Pathfinder Magazine. The speaker asserts ownership of a capital idea while dismissing the notion of acquiring the concept through Parrotism. The exchange centers on originality and perception in a witty, self contained vignette.
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