Never Too Late for Playgrounds in Growing Towns
A reflective piece argues for more parks and playgrounds as cities expand, noting Marlboro and other towns struggle to acquire land while older layouts neglect green spaces. It praises the American Legion and women voters shaping civic life, hints at economic shifts from farming and Russian markets, and muses on social behavior and cultural trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Common
Massachusetts
Wyming
Marlboro
Rivalry and romance on a perilous road in Acton
Abel Dayton's bonus spree fuels Mantell and Harper with new cars and big dreams. A disastrous drive ends with Mantell wrecking his auto while pursuing Miriam Dale, leaving Miriam to ride with Harper who soon proposes at the Beardsley cottage amid rain and gloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Dayton
Pearce Mantell
Hodney Harper
Mauntell
Harper
Mantell
Vissual
Acton
Miriam Dale
Actos Manteir
Mirigin
Rodney Harper
The
Automobile
Dayton
Tim Ruggles
Manigil
Miriam
Wielock
Mnother Mercantie
Rodney
Beardsley
How to Use a Jack and Rope to Free a Stuck Car
An article explains a method to extract a immobilized car from mud or a bank using a wheel jack a rope and a tree or post. Tie rope to the axle then to the tree loop around the tree, place the jack between rope and tree and extend until the car moves, repeating until the car reaches solid ground.
Tire Tread Design and Its Impact on Vehicle Control
The tread design of tires affects steering ease, especially on heavy cars. Rear tires should be non skid, front tires need a design aiding straight tracking with minimal steering effort. An ideal tread works well on any wheel, front or rear, reducing the need for multiple spares and avoiding rear to front tire swaps that shorten tire life.
Automobile News Facts and Tips From Early 20th Century
A historical snapshot notes New York state farms with one motor truck per 83 farms and Paris taxis for speed. It mentions a 73.9 percent rise in passenger auto production over 1918, fuel savings from careful accelerator use, and oil or grease harming rubber. California bans dealer bonuses to chauffeurs. It highlights detailing in racing car wheels and urging thorough car overhauls before long trips. Spark plug care and gap issues risk coil damage.
Rattle-Quiet Hood Proscribed by Leather Bedding
A hood that rattles from engine vibration is silenced by drilling holes in the metal band where the hood rests and threading leather strips through the holes. The hood then rests on leather rather than metal, preventing metal-to-metal contact and noise.
Arranging Tools by Number in the Garage
The text explains tagging each tool with a number and matching wall numbers to organize tools. This system helps return tools to their proper places so they are ready for use next time.
Petition for administration of Harriet F. Cobleigh estate
The Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and creditors of Harriet F. Cobleigh of Boxboro to show cause why administration should not be granted to William F. Stevens of Acton or another suitable person. The notice calls for three weekly publications in the Acton Enterprise and mailing copies seven days before the Oct 20, 1920 hearing in Cambridge.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Matilda Pakkanen
Maynard
Lastie W. Sims
Cambridge
George F. Lewton
Harriet
FE. Cobleigh
Boxboro
William F. Stevens
Acton
Acton Enterprise
George F. Lawton
Probate Court to Hear Sale of Susanna Triplette Estate
The Middlesex probate court will hold a hearing at Cane Bridge in the county on October 11, 1920, to consider Harry W. Crossman's petition for license to sell parts of the real estate of Susanna Triplette to pay debts and charges. Interested parties must be served fourteen days before or notice published in the Concord Enterprise for three weeks. Witnessed by Register F. M. Esty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Susanna
Tripplate
Meordia
Harry W. Crossman
Cane Bridge
Concord Enterprise
Concord
George F.lawton
Fsquire
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Sudbury
A. A. Allen
Arthur C. Lamson
Frank S. Rock
Horace F. Wilder
American Legion
Russia
America
Mexico
By Saidee E. Balcom
Western
Union
Hylan
Grover Whalen
Perkins & Wells
Hubbard ST
Jack
Popular Science Monthly
Garland
Board of Selectmes
Creighton
Frank Binks
Albert Smith
Scc
Edwin Carlton
L. P. Goulding
Mars
Ral
Eoe Flne
Waldo P. Lapham
Lapham
Main St
Concord Junction
Automobile News
Cis
New York State
Paris
California
F. M. Esty
Annie E. McCarthy
Tel
Maynard Garage
John Edwards
Butler Ave
Norman c. Spencer
Richardson
A. D. Findlay
Irma M. Durkee
Concord and
West Acton
Ford Ton Truck
D. W. Sheehan
Jannie Murray
Mary A. Murray
State St
Boston
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