What the World Is Doing in Popular Mechanics Features
A collage of innovations and practical tips from the era. It describes a Department of Agriculture dashboard mounted crop measure, a method to renew golf balls with white rubber cement, bottle drift papers for ocean currents, and railroad sand costs. It also covers patching slit tubes, a Swiss magnet packer for nails, and resilient metal sign hangers for building exteriors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pacific
Cape of Good Hope
Australia
Jack Taylor Wins First Intramural Discus at Baylor
Jack Taylor son of Dr and Mrs G B Taylor of Cameron won first place in the discus at Baylor University’s first intramural meet on Friday March 14. He threw 120 feet beating the prior Baylor mark of 127 feet 6 inches set by Jen Goodman. Taylor is ineligible for varsity track this season but is expected to be a valuable asset next year.
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Jack Taylor
G. B. Taylor
Cameron
Baylor University
Baylor
Taylor
Jen Goodman
Wolf
Don’t risk neglect Doan’s Kidney Pills praised by locals
A Crockett Avenue resident John A Matula recounts kidney trouble backache and urinary discomfort. He bought Doan’s Pills from Schiller’s Drug Store used them as directed and credits relief and a strengthened back. He later continued using Doan’s to maintain kidney health priced at 60c and promoted by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Bright
Dean
Cameron Case
John A. Matula
Crockett Ave
Doan
Schiller’s
Interscholastic League Essay Writing Contest Encouraged
The piece urges Milam county high schools to promote the Interscholastic League essay contest. It explains essays as themes and argues on improving English through regular practice, class discussion, and in-class corrections to foster rivalry and skill.
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Helen Tarkington
Thorndae
Texas
Ess
Milam
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Popular Mechanics
Department of Agriculture
United States
Middle West
Round House
Yoe
Valley Forge
Texas Pioneer
Boy Scout Movement
Alamo
Sam Houston
Boston
Benjamin Franklin
D. Dobbins
Delmonte Pineap
Arm & Hammer Soda
Jnc
Bremond Cof
Izc
Maxwell House
Mary Jane
Lene C . Eee
J.d.dobbins
Eissex
Service
Bossy
Bessie
Green Produce Co
Cameron, Texas
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