Improper Habits Are Cause of Big Waste
The article cites Frank N. Nutt a research engineer explaining bad driving and car care habits raise gasoline use by 20 to 25 percent per faulty spark plug. It notes idling at high speed uneven acceleration spurts braking and dragging brakes waste fuel and wear components. Regular inspections help prevent larger repairs and keep cars efficient.
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Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Inspection Law Requires Semiannual Check
Massachusetts adopts a new law mandating a semiannual inspection of all motor vehicles and trailers. The program checks brakes horns lights mirrors and general equipment to ensure proper maintenance and safe operation.
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Harris Nailed by High Hat Jibe After Athletics Tilt
Bucky Harris faced taunts in Philadelphia as the Athletics and Tigers clashed. Harris denied any bragging while fans and players clashed over the Tigers’ four straight losses. A silk top hat gift prompted a wary glare from Harris as infield crowd scenes grew heated.
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The Motor Quiz Prompts Car Care Facts
A historic quiz outlines why bright headlights drain the battery and annoy drivers. It cites wrong oil grades causing loose bearings and power loss and explains spark plug fouling from incorrect plug size or engine cold running, leading to misfires and power loss.
Locking Gasoline Tank Excellent Safety Plan
A Popular Science Monthly illustration shows a simple fuel tank cap lock. It uses an ordinary small cabinet door lock riveted under the cap to deter gasoline theft. The lock should not protrude, and a slot is cut inside the opening to receive the bolt when the cap tightens.
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Protecting Running Boards From the Elements
Car makers guard running boards with a rubber pad and metal edge strip to prevent wood rot. Owners should replace worn rubber coating and keep the metal strip in place to avoid damage.
Whispering Bill Barrett Returns to Comiskey Park
The veteran outfielder known as a longtime White Sox prospect returns in a gray uniform. Barrett, once traded to the Boston Red Sox for Doug Taitt, is remembered for chasing stardom and his notable bench jockey style.
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Odds and Ends From Sports and Daily Life
A collection of brief notes on golf speeds and club costs, baseball history, horseshoe championships, and sporting trivia. Mentions include Detroit Golf Club finances, Babe Ruth’s early strikeouts, and Lake Placid Olympic prep costs. Also notes about promoters, Meek inheritance of Earth, and Rule-based driving quirks.
Home Run Country Right Field Distances Across Leagues
In the present home run era the right field fence distances show park biases. National League venues list Chicago 18 ft New York 257 ft Cincinnati 383 ft Brooklyn 301 ft Boston 297 ft Philadelphia 280 ft St Louis 320 ft Pittsburgh 300 ft. American League venues show Philadelphia 307 ft Cleveland 290 ft New York 294 ft 9 in Detroit 370 ft 11 in Chicago 365 ft Boston 358 ft 6 in St Louis 320 ft Washington 428 ft
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Improvement in Spark Plugs Boosts Engine Efficiency
The article traces spark plug electrode evolution from square to rounded to bevelled center tips. Beveled ends reduce corrosion, preserve gap width, and yield stronger sparks, improving power, smoothness, and fuel economy.
Lessons on Nehemiah Word Light and National Reform
Sept 15 lesson highlights reading and interpreting God's Word from Nehemiah 8 1-18. Emphasizes reverence prayer joy from forgiveness and the nation return to God through worship separation from the ungodly and restoration of sacred duties.
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Magnetic Power of God and the Gate of Heaven
A spiritual reflection cites Isaiah and the open gate to heaven, noting God’s unfailing love draws in seekers and even the blind. It emphasizes the gate’s straitness as a doorway to divine grace and the multitudes outside finding access through faith.
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