Bad Brakes Drive Fines In New York Traffic Court
Magistrate Simms in New York City Traffic Court imposed fines from 25 to 100 dollars on motorists fined by the brake inspection squad of the department of public safety. The citywide drive aims to curb accidents blamed on bad brakes, with over a dozen deaths in one week and Brooklyn surveys showing about 80 percent of crashes due to faulty braking.
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Simms
New York City
Department of Public Safety
Greater
New York
Siums
Brooklyn
Marcus Dow
National Safety Council
Achoola
Elyle
Repair Rear Axle Housing From Reader How-To
A Popular Science Monthly excerpt describes repairing a broken rear axle housing. The author wires the parts together then drills six 1/4 inch holes in each of four eight by 4 inch strips. Strips are bolted and brazed around the housing to hold the repair.
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Wiro
A. I. Weisinger
Popular Science Monthly
Police Chief Announces Safety Rules for Drivers
Major Lynn G Adams of the Pennsylvania state police outlines twelve safety rules to reduce highway accidents by about 95 percent. Key points include obeying laws, avoiding high speeds on unfamiliar roads, never driving on the wrong side, heed warning signs, safe passing on straight sections, maintaining distance, checking brakes, proper lamp use, tail light checks, and the overarching motto Safety First Last and Always.
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Lynn G. Adams
Pennsylvania
Mud Splash Strategy for Passing Cars
When cars are ten feet apart mud likely splashes the body of the other car. If the cars are three feet apart mud mainly hits the wheels and under sides of the fenders. Mud that would splash doors is then trapped under the running board as they pass closer together.
Automobile News and Practical Car Tips From Early 20th Century
The article advises using castor or neatsfoot oil to prevent rear wheel spin in mud and notes added rear weight aids traction. It warns leaving a car in gear on a hill is unsafe. It mentions rain water as cooling system fluid and claims it is mineral free. It reports New Jersey law requires rear view mirrors on passenger cars and trucks. It suggests making copper asbestos gaskets from asbestos card, soaked in seed oil, then graphite rubbed in.
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State of
New Jersey
Veteran Pitchers Johnson and Alexander Dominate Early Start
Walter Johnson of Washington and G C Alexander of the Chicago Nationals show no signs of decline. Both veteran hurlers are off to a stronger start than in recent seasons, with Johnson's longer tenure giving him edge in experience.
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Walter Johnson
Washington
G. C. Alexander
Chicago Nationals
Johnson
Cub
Load of bird shot helped Turner Barber’s bat reach new heights
Turner Barber, outfielder once with Chicago and now with Brooklyn, was accidentally shot in a hunting incident near Milan Tennessee two years ago. Four pellets lodged in his head, nose, hand, and leg, yet he recovered fully and credits improved vision and a stronger swing, batting .314 in 1921 and .309 last season.
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Turner Barber
Brooklyn
Chicago
Barber
Milan
Tenn
Olympic prospects lift interest in tests and meets
The clipping notes rising interest as Olympic Games approach. It mentions high school rowing ranked among four major sports in the San Francisco league, a Penn soccer clash with Toronto on October 6, and Australian swimmers Mina Wylie and Bisle Venning touring New Zealand. Wisconsin wrestling captaincy is listed for next year, while Argentine long distance swimmer Romeo Maciel plans to challenge the English Channel in August amid Ontario championship discussions. The piece links London Ontario hosting and heightened anticipation around early Olympic qualifications.
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Romeo Maciel
English
Rookie Pitcher Tony Joins Sox On Trial Then Shipped
Pony Svengivs a rookie southpaw with the Chicago White Sox. He spent last year with Little Rock and had a spring trial with the New York Giants before being sent back to Arkansas. Tony is on trial with Chicago and showing speed on the mound.
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Pony Svengivs
Chicago White Sox
Little Hock
New York Gieats
Arkansas
Sox
Tony
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