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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
7
Prominent inventor Chewn Th Curtin unveils a motor bungalow blending compact design with high serviceability. The craft features a movable car deck, convertible living space for up to 24, mosquito protection, storage, and built in camp facilities including kitchen, pantry, bedding, lighting, and heating systems.
A vintage automotive lubrication article advises regular oiling and proper lubricant use every hundred miles to prevent bearing or cylinder trouble. It details oil, grease, and kerosene drainage, crankcase filling, and lubricant placement under car boards to avoid squeaks and engine wear.
Advice from American Mutariet suggests having someone hold doors while driving to locate rattling points. If the rattle stops, apply door treatments or fasten a small piece of filler to seal the vibration space.
The article notes early American auto history with a 1900 four cylinder model and Barnum & Batley exhibition plans. Judges for the first national automobile contest included Gen. Nelson A Miles and others. It recalls minimal early US auto presence, a Cleveland to New York long distance tour in ten days, and a New York to San Francisco transcontinental trip in two months.
An article advises alternative dent removal methods for dented guards. It notes hammering from one side buckles the dent, while a method to form the protruding area into an X shape relieves strain. The dent is then hammered, soldered and repainted to conceal the original mark, per Popular Mechanics Monthly.
Practical tips for motorists include checking tubes after blowouts and examining bearings for longevity. Cold weather causes water condensation affecting tires and brakes, while wet brakes require careful handling on inclines and with roadside pedestrians.
Miss Ruth McGrath the county nurse worked in Maroa last Thursday. At the partisan league election in the Maroa school house on Tuesday L G Hill was elected as their delegate to the county convention. Detwetter was recommended for state senator and P F McPherson for state representative. Mrs Price McAlister and Mr and Mrs Clarence Detrich of Camps Prairie were visiting friends in Maroa last week. Mr and Mrs Willia… and lay ev en in Mr and Sire. Both Morgan are the parents of a baby girl born at Frame of Brena guest at the August Bremer home. Last week Mrs August Bremer and Miss Lucile Murray were Twin Falls visitors.
Vern Comeaye owned ice house on east Cedar Draw burned Thursday morning. Fire spotted by Mrs. T. E. Lawnhe, but blaze had headway too far to stop. Neighbors aided, with protection around remaining ice. Also notes social visits and local sales listings and farm ads including cows, ranges, and produce at Crystal Springs orchards.
Any horne or cattle found staked picketed or tied so they have access to any street or walk shall be taken up and placed in the pound and the owner fined five dollars by L. D. AL Marshal.
City highway session notes bids for bridge work with Missouri Valley Bridge Iron Co named as lowest bidder. Absent commissioners delayed decisions until June 21 1920 while Mull offered sixty day completion. Secretary Arthur B Anderson documented the meeting and figures.
The Filer Idaho highway district met in special session on June 21 1920 at 2:00 pm Attending were Ivan G Lincoln J G Hin and other members The bid for bridge construction dated June 19 was awarded to Charles H Mull for 7812 00 The meeting adjourned with no further business
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