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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1919
Page
2
An article from Popular Science Monthly describes a new hill brake invention by George Sticking of Oregon. A Tow-like harrow frame with ratcheted levers grips road surface on steep grades to hold a stalled engine and prevent backward motion until the clutch can engage. It aims to reduce downhill accidents when regular brakes fail.
The article advises prospective motortruck operators to contact highway and territorial authorities to learn truck operation restrictions. It notes that many car owners seek trouble by indiscriminately changing adjustments instead of identifying the real cause and remedying it.
A garbled note describes using rubber hose over a spout to reach hidden locations, claiming it is a clever plan to bypass tire chain checks. The text suggests shifting reliance from a main chain, though details are unclear and names are distorted.
A strong waehlig seda solution cleans corroded battery terminals then dries and notes with vanellog. The motor truck medium for carrying farm products is now PuLLINing and permanent within the general transport plan.
The American Automobile Association announces George Diehl as chairman of the Good Roads Board and J B Pennybacker as director of ronda for the association. Diehl cites a national highway system linked to era road plans, acknowledging financing and traffic regulation challenges while urging six million vehicle owners to engage in shaping policy. The A A A will seek broad public sentiment to guide the program and reveal the best approaches.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, the report shows nonuniform distribution of motor vehicles outside towns. Nevada has two cars per three miles of road, Rhode Island 16 cars per rural mile, California and Nebraska one car per seven people, and Iowa and South Dakota one car per eight persons, with Alabama worst at one car per 46 people.
Grahame White, famed English aviator and early aviation pioneer, introduces the Arat super scooter in England, popularly called the buckboard. Described as a primitive motor car with an extra wheel between the rear wheels, it marks a novel advance in personal transport.
Fragmentary OCR describes a scene with a person named Mr White and a passenger near an object elevated off the ground. Details are damaged and no clear incident, location, date, or outcome can be determined from the readable text.
A column of practical car care advice covers making a hobby brush for magneto, cut carbon brushes, and using a socket wrench to protect spark plugs. It warns on wheel spokes and tightening hub bolts, restoring aluminum finish, and creating a tight twisted loop for temporary battery connections while noting overheating from a slipping fan.
A small town ball game drew a crowd Tuesday afternoon at a vacant Madelon Street lot between Elgin and Marengo avenues. Casey Juniors, led by self styled boss Jake Buran, beat Harlem Giants 13 to 1 with Willie Finkbein as star pitcher and Albert Burman tutoring.
The North Ends won their 12th game of the season by defeating the Delmars of Chicago 7 to 4 last Sunday. Pitcher Matthews hurled a strong game for the winners with four hits allowed and steady defense. Next Sunday they clash with the Vogel Colts in Forest Park to settle the local championship. first game at Vogels diamond on Harleut Avenue and Harrison Street, 3 p.m.
Junior League baseball team Mare Halk Mychetuky won by forfeit at the Keystone location on Madison Street. Morning games only. seeking teams to schedule matches, contact Forest Park 0144 and Ed Mund Flaum. Next match against Hawthorne School on August 2 at Hurlong Avenue and Harrison Street, captain Edmund Flamal.
The scheduled Casey Billiards versus Speed Buys match was canceled after issues arising from last Saturday. Officials did not set a rescheduled date, leaving teams idle.
A rainwashed crowd missed a planned event as the Casey Birds were to face the Braver next Sunday at Marten Avenue and Twettth Street. Lindeman and I, VZtehel, will handle the duties for Cunegy, which was canceled at om.
The Vogel Colts meet North Boda of Forest Park in a pivotal Forest Park league game on August 24 at Lorlem Avenue and Harrison Street at 3 p m. Both teams feature local Forest Park players and aim to claim the title in a heated, homegrown battle.
The document cites New York city records showing Trinity Church received a land grant from the king of England. It references transfer of a tract later held by Trinity and notes historical ownership among Dutch, government, and Indigenous peoples, with mentions of inland botany and local governance affecting estates.
Farmers and the public bear heavy costs from hog cholera and foot and mouth disease. Agricultural leaders campaign for control as outbreaks drain funds, with potential annual losses around 200 million pounds.
A quotation reflecting on preserving wisdom through wine and experience attributed to Benjamin Disrimmel.
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