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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1925
Page
7
An article by HRWIN OREN discusses improving car headlamp performance through proper reflector polishing cleaning and lens care. It explains the importance of reflectors the effect of candlepower on battery use and provides a step by step method to adjust headlights correctly on level ground facing a wall.
A remedy for intake valve stem leakage involves lubricating guides. Methods include cutting narrow grooves in the valve stem filled with graphite paste or adding packing at guide ends. The packing method is more permanent and effective to prevent leakage as wear increases.
A smoking off burner prompted a department call to the home of H. J. Armstrong. No damage or injuries were reported, and the incident concluded without further action.
A reader notes that parking a car on a hill can be easier than on level ground if done correctly. The guidance says avoid unnecessary gear shifts, let the car coast in the hill's direction, and use brakes when needed. Parking signs mark boundaries and should be interpreted carefully, as a sign may not strictly prohibit all parking.
Two heavy blocks cut in the manner shown and banded with iron will help trucks mount curbs when necessary. Each block has a ring to hang on the truck, and an illustration explains their use.
A contributor from American Motorial warns that loose spring clips cause center belt hole failure and bent clips. He notes dealers or manufacturers won't replace a broken center belt hole spring and stresses tightening nuts fully with a wrench and periodic checks to prevent loosening even with lock washers.
Drivers warn of deadly crossings as multiple motorists are killed by stalled vehicles on tracks. Warning to shift to second gear before starting across to maintain momentum and avoid stalls in rough going.
A reflective assertion notes that worldly things, whether valued as Peskle or not, are fleeting and impermanent, reminding readers that earthly concerns endure only briefly.
The St John’s A A club added two more wins to reach five of six since January, as Forest Park Heavies beat Christ of Oak Park setting up a second week of Oak Park wins for the Lightweights. Ed Schlemann led scoring with 2 baskets and 2 free throws, Art Schwab added 2 baskets and 1 free throw, G Steffenhagen 1 free throw, and W Glow hit a long shot. The Wingfeet girls won 11-6 over Tabor, boosting their strong league standing and championship chances. The club schedules heavy week ahead with multiple Forest Park and Bethlehem matchups at Broadway Armory and St John’s A A.
West Suburban Arrows suffer 12 to 13 loss to the Cornell Squares, the 1924 AAU champions. Cornell pulls away in second half after a tight first, led by long shots and strong five man defense. Rose tops Arrow scorers with three baskets and a free throw. Tawyer shines with floor play. Next Saturday the Arrows face Northwestern Settlement loase in their next game.
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