Auto mobility quiz by George H Kublin sparks drivers' knowledge drive
A long excerpt traces George H Kublin chief engineer of a major car maker proposing a list of questions every owner should answer. It argues knowing the answers saves time and money and urges motorists to verify lubrication points fuel use efficiency engine overheat causes and optimal speeds. Also notes Rhodesia farming prospects and mineral resources in a National Geographic Magazine context.
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George H. Kublin
Automobile Shield Against Rain or Snow Improves Visibility
A Popular Science Monthly note describes an auxiliary shield for cars. It uses a brass frame mounted near the windshield to hold a sheet of celluloid that protects occupants from rain and wind yet allows clear side views when curtains are used. The celluloid is shatterproof and renewably dulled by removing screwed brass strips, avoiding glass or goggles and reducing dust intrusion.
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Wade
Popular Science Monthly
Results of Slow Sparks
Slow ignition causes power loss and wasted fuel as experts warn delays in starting can reduce efficiency and performance across engines and machines.
Watching the Dukes Lodge in a Garden of Cucumbers
The text describes a rude temporary shelter set in open grounds used as a watch lodge to deter robbers or wild animals from protection of vines. It notes a boy or man set on watch and references Jeniah 1:8. The phrase “lodge in a garden of cucumbers” is contextualized as a primitive guard hut.
Transportation In China
Transportation in China relies on camels and donkey trains for short distances while railways and steam ships expand service. The phrase two legs for short trips and four legs for long ones captures the common methods.
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China
Pepper and Cayenne Debate Bridge as Intellectual Pursuit
In a brief exchange Miss Pepper questions bridge as an intellectual game while Miss Cayenne calls it too cerebral. After admitting fear from instruction books, Pepper concedes she lacks the courage to try.
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Miss Pepper
Miss Cayenne
Let Us Move Peace on Earth Quote Note
A reflective quote meditation on peace argues that heaven offers no ready peace and implies peace must be created on earth through human effort and blessing.
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Heaven
Rushin
New Year's Dawn Promises Fresh Life and Fortune
Poem urges leaving past regrets behind and pursuing new opportunities. It speaks of the east as a source of morning light and calls Tama to turn toward the day, embracing untried seas and a rising fortune with each dawn.
Hudson police raid targets Tony Fratas home
Hudson police raided Tony Fratas at 43 Schor Street finding moonshine equipment a gallon of moonshine mash and a still in full operation. Tony Rodrigues faced arrest while Victor Perry and others awaited action by Judge Morris as officials pursue illicit distilling elements.
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Schor Street
Fratas
Polic
Rodrigues
Neveuhe
Victor Perry
Alfes
Morris
Victor
Burkill Family Reunion Held In Hudson At Grant Home
The Burkill family association gathered at Lyman A. Grant’s River Street home for a turkey dinner and social time. Arthur A. Pix of Auburn Maine acted as Santa during a Christmas tree event that entertained and amused attendees. The reunion was among the town’s largest family gatherings.
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Hudson
Burkill
Lyman A. Grant
River Street
Burkills
Arthur A. Pix
Auburn
Maine
Clair
Honeymoon Trip Triggers Post Office Billing Mixup
A London writer, angered by the inefficient telephone service, recalls returning from a honeymoon to a post office demand for charges for calls made while away. The official suggested the wife might have used the phone, and only after confirming the situation were the calls cancelled.
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London
Fly Killer Sand Tale Toasts Rural Hustle
A 19th or early 20th century scene shows a Teatane vendor pushing wheelbarrow sand at a nickel a bag and claiming it kills flies. An elderly woman questions usage and the vendor nonsensically suggests catching a fly and choking it with the sand then notes foot-squashing as an alternate method.
Good New Year Resolutions From Nancy Nick and Daddy
The family shares resolutions for the new year. Nancy vows to wake up on time and save half her pennies to donate to city children. Nick supports Nancy and plans to fund a hospital visit program with toys and games. Daddy echoes a plan to visit sick children with books and chocolate treats.
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Daddy
Nancy
Nick
Mortgagee's Sale Notice for Concord Property in 1922
Mortgagee Hudson Co operative Bank schedules public auction for January 14 1922 at 3 PM to foreclose on premises in Concord Middlesex County Massachusetts described as land on Main Street and adjacent boundaries containing about 26000 square feet. Terms require $300 cash at sale and balance within ten days at Fred B Morris Sav a Bank Building Hudson.
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Joseph L. Maher
Sadie L. Maher
Hudson Co-operative Bank
Middlesex South ‘Districtistry
Concord
Middlesex County
Massachusetts
Main Street
Loring
Dunlop
James Dunlop
Abial H
John G. Loring
Fred B. Morris
Sava Bank
Hudson, Massa- Srondier
Appointment of Administrator for the Wal estate
Notice announces the subscriber's appointment as administrator of the estate of Wal. The filing includes the official transfer of duties and responsibilities to manage debts, assets, and succession aspects as required by law.
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Wal
Request for administration of Mary E Bradley estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs, next of kin, and creditors in the Acton estate matter of Mary E Bradley. Jeremiah W Bradley of Maynard seeks administration without bond. A hearing is set in Cambridge on December 29, 1921 at 9:00 a.m. to show cause if the petition should not be granted.
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Susan B. H. Miller
Concord
Ralph W. E. Hopper
Winchester
Middlesex
Concord Enterprise
George F. Lawton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Mary E. Bradley
Acton
Jeremiah W. Bradley
Maynard
Cambridge
Mid
Massachusetts
James F. A
John M. Magurn
Medford
Besquire
Louis Wasiuk
Commonwealth
Frederic H. Hilton
Ga Unty
Jennie Anderson Igte
Caurbridge
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