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Newspaper

Duchesne Courier

Location

Duchesne, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1925

Page

6

Fragmented Quiz Clues Hint at Hidden Puzzle Solution

A scrambled list of clues combines furniture terms, explorers, rivers, and language hints. The mosaic mentions Italian rivers, Greek contractions, and a forthcoming solution in the next issue, suggesting a themed word puzzle to readers.

Efficiency and safety devices for cars boost value and safety

The article argues that many car accessories once seen as frills now improve performance and safety. It highlights items like bumpers, rear signaling devices, anti slip chains, windshield spotlights, radiator covers, gasoline filters, shock absorbers, and even cut outs. Each device can raise efficiency, reduce repairs, and add to resale value.

Give Your Car The Spring Once-Over For Better Value

A spring car checkup saves money and improves ride. Restoring a vehicle to top form keeps it enjoyable to drive and can boost resale or trade-in value. Delaying repairs leads to higher costs and more frequent breakdowns. Early attention prevents small issues from becoming big repair bills.

Windshield Glass Rattle Fix Described in Mechanical Note

A vintage note explains a rattling windshield when the glass loosens its frame. It describes forcing the glass to grip more securely without breaking it. If not too loose, the rattle can be reduced by sealing the space with shellac applied slowly to pack tightly.

Water and Humidity Damage to Tires in Storage and Use

A historical note explains that water itself does little harm to tires while humidity accelerates rot in cotton fabrics. Wetting tires during a trip offers negligible temperature impact on inflated tires. Cold tires resist humidity better, so tires should be stored in a dry, dark place to prevent deterioration.

Shabby Tires Not Favored for Any Car

A historical note urges proper tire care and discourages patching worn tires. It warns that using dilapidated tires leads to high costs and unsafe driving, recommending early replacement and careful maintenance to maximize mileage and safety.

Tying in Spring Leaves for Auto Tie Bolts

Instructions describe how to align spring leaves by gripping the tle bolt head in a vise arranging leaves like an umbrella to start the nut, then sliding each leaf into place and tightening the nut after removing end clamps.

Truck Runs Uphill Backwards Startles Driver

A driver in a downhill stretch was surprised to find a motor truck that seemed at rest on the roadside was actually moving uphill in reverse. He struggled to control the vehicle while realizing the reverse gear was used to pull a heavy load.

Virginia cooperative education group backs citizen led progress

The Cooperative Education Association of Virginia promotes local self help for schools roads recreation health farms homes and citizenship. Directed by the governor and state institutions it has grown to 1,833 leagues and 62 576 members with 3 787 completed projects funded by state and private donations and a $24 000 annual receipt.

State of Virginia Co-operative Education Association of Virginia Aa

Room for Improvement in Country Schools

Norristown superintendent H Dietrich told the National Education Association that half of 15 million public school children are taught by partially or wholly unqualified teachers. He said 45 percent lack normal school training and 54 percent have little classroom experience. US Education Commissioner Tigert noted rural schooling comprises half the student population and urged more government control so cities can aid country schools, arguing urban wealth should fund rural education.

H. ©. Dietrich Norristown National Education Association Philadelphia Ledger United States Commissioner of Education John J. Tigert

Garden color schemes for borders and harmonizing tones

The article outlines two garden fundamentals: white as a universal neutralizer and gray foliage as a matching aid. It advises that borders with heavy white or gray can harmonize many colors, but warns against mixing closely allied shades without white as a touchpoint.

Clean Town Is a Winner Indicating City Cleansing Merit

The Indianapolis News argues winter dirt collection necessitates municipal cleansing as much as household cleaning. It urges habit formation of cleanliness to brighten the city and promote prosperity, stating a clean, shining Indianapolis is within reach with will and effort.

Indianapolis Indianapolis News

Measurements of Metals and Units Used for Trade

Iron is measured by a validupass weight at 2 240 or 2 000 pounds to the ton depending on the laws of the state in which sold. Gold is measured by troy ounces even when the amount runs into thousands of ounces.

Oil from United States coal could yield billions yearly

Science Service estimates that coal mined in the United States could yield about 8 billion gallons of oil annually along with numerous valuable by products.

United States Science Service

Time Enough Inpatient Diner Delays Roast Beef Order

A diner manager is told the order for cold roast beef was placed 30 minutes ago and has not arrived. The exchange includes exclamations about the delay and a quip about it being cold by the time it arrives. Local tone reflects a humorous vignette from the Boston Transcript.

Boston Transcript

Cuticura Advertises Baby Skin Soothing Products

An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for soothing rashes with hot baths followed by Cuticura Ointment and Ceatla. It promotes Cuticura Talcum dusted on for fragrance, claiming purity and effectiveness. Prices listed as 25¢ each.

Economic Seismographs Show Food Cost Decline

The Department of Labor announces a notable drop in food costs detected by sensitive instruments. The report, quoted with varied commentary, underscores the value of precise measurement in economics.

Department of Labor Cleveland Plain Dealer

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