Source of Annoying Noises In Tops Roadster and Phaeton
The article notes annoying rattling from tops in rain when the front attachment to the windshield frame is not tightened. Bow mooring may be loose and cotter pins in cheaper cars can cause squeaks. A washer can usually remove play at the bow connection.
Self-Starting Siphon Handy Accessory in Brass Tube
A Popular Science Monthly note describes a home siphon device using a U shaped brass or copper tube with a rubber bulb on one end and no hose on the other. A drilled hole at the bend, inserted into the tank, and a squeezed bulb create a flow when the finger seal is released. Gasoline flows from the hole once below tank level.
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Baseball Squirbs and Player Movements Cover Local Leagues
The recap notes John Mil ius a Cleveland pitcher with thirteen clubs in his career. Pat Simmons moves from the Boston Braves to Pittsfeld in the Eastern league on option. Bard tuck to Minneapolis after First Rhem, with 15 innings pitched before opponents mocked. John Allen traded to Springfield of the Eastern league from the New York Giants. Rutgers baseball leads academic achievement among athletes. Amanda Clement of Hudson umpiring for 25 years. Ballpark at Balliere designed for 23 000 exits in 2.5 minutes. Pug Allen, longtime Southern Association figure, now at Deland golf. New York high school stars Gehrig Hoyt Thompson Fried Judge Connolly noted for success. Baltimore acquires a right handed pitcher on option from the Braves. Ge has been a holdout of the big league club.
Automobile Jokes and Observations in Mock News
A collection of light quips about cars and drivers from various sources. It jokes about spare tires steering wheels ambulance chasers and a taxicab stat about Massachusetts accident figures, reflecting early 20th century humor and views on motor travel.
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Hornsby Seeks NL Batting Title Tie Amid Pennant Chase
Rogers Hornsby, entering spring with his first base hit for the season, aims to match Dutch Leonard Wagner by tying the 18 year NL batting record. Hornsby, seven time champion, seeks the crown as Cubs press for the flag, though past seasons with Cardinals and Giants show varied success.
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Yale freshman Albie Booth sets fresh sports record at Yale
Albert J. Booth Jr. who joined Yale last fall captains football and basketball and was elected freshman baseball captain. The New Haven High School graduate posted strong hitting for the Pirates in prior seasons, challenging historical batting marks as a standout among college stars.
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Albie” Booth, Jr
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Nevada Seeks to Preserve Scenic Highways Warns Against Billboards
A U S Department of Agriculture survey notes Nevada uniquely bans permits for billboards that ruin scenery or block views on highways. Thomas H. MacDonald criticizes roadside signs as unsightly and urges restraint by advertisers and fuel companies to protect motorists from visual pollution.
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Sports Notes From The Era On Games And Figures
St Louis professional soccer clubs admit women free to all games. The Athletic Association of Yale reports a surplus of 215000 dollars. Kansas City Missouri has 21 golf courses with over 23000 players. A national athlete stadium to be built in Bogota Colombia costs 50000 dollars. Eastern colleges with lacrosse teams adopt football scouting methods. Tom Morris Senior and Junior have won the British Open golf championship four times each.
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Clean Roadsides Push Triggers State Action Across States
The passage argues that scolding will not fix roadside mess and notes progress by state highway departments. Connecticut’s law licenses roadside filling stations, requires location and arrangement approval, and keeps such businesses off the public right of way, signaling a trend toward regulated, cleaner roadsides.
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Handsome William Terry and the 1929 Giants Goats
Handsome William Terry, agile first baseman of McGraw's Giants, triggers a chaotic missed-base chain in a May 1929 game against St Louis. Umpire George Magerkurth rules Terry out after an unretouched dash to first base, following a mistaken tag at third and a near-miss at home. The scene echoes the infamous Merkle bonehead play of 1908 as Travis Jackson delivers a run-scoring single.
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Breeding Strawberries From Wild Varieties For Preserves
United States Department of Agriculture expert George M. Darrow outlines strawberry breeding to improve canning and preserving traits. He notes wild Indian and Pacific coast varieties as sources, describes crossing two parents, growing thousands of seedlings, and selecting promising lines for cooperative preserving tests.
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Oyster Shell for Hens of Great Importance
Crushed oyster shell, containing 98 percent calcium carbonate, is essential for healthy poultry. It supplies calcium carbonate for eggshell formation, preventing soft shells and boosting egg production when combined with a balanced ration and sunlight.
Seed Germination Tests Warn of Losses
Thousands of dollars are lost yearly from inferior seed. All field crops should be tested for germination before planting, especially corn and sorghums. Last year 141 of 5,000 seed lots tested at the state lab germinated 0 to 50 percent, risking many acres planted with poor seed.
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Agricultural Notes on Poultry and Farm Practices
Infertile eggs last longer and subsoil acidity affects clover as alfalfa substitute. Feed poultry yellow corn cod liver oil milk and leafy seeds for vitamins. Keep fawns open for best effect. Flower beds and lawns influence perceived ground size. Netaller profits rise when produce prices are low. Farmers gain more of consumers' money when targets are scarce and pricey. Egg size in pullets correlates with age at first lay. selecting for early maturity in small breeds may reduce egg size.
True and False Leaders in Biblical Times Teachings
Lesson guide for youth and adults on true leaders in Bible era. Emphasizes character studies of kings and prophets, with method notes and weekly assignments. Highlights visions, Passover, Messiah, restoration, obedience, and prophetic courage across April to June lessons.
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Reflections on Secrecy and God From Senecas View
A meditative line compares human secrecy to divine scrutiny, arguing that privacy is illusory since God sees all. The passage cites Seneca to emphasize that inner thoughts and outward actions are transparent before the ultimate judge.
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