De Palma Discovers Fliers Offer Fewer Thrills Than Cars
Ralph De Palma, famed racer, says flying brings less thrill than auto speed. He recalls a wartime aviation stint, noting wind and altitude dull the edge, while Daytona Beach and Indianapolis racing deliver constant crowd, risk, and ground-level excitement.
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Ralph DE Palma
Ralph de Valuis
Aret Gore
de Palma
McCook
Peur Dayton
Aire Dubieux
Thorn
Nying
Ming
Wtar Lowt
Finn
Nolae
Daytona Beach
Tadlanpolis Motor Speedway
Connecting Rod Bearing Modification for Engine Oiling
A Popular Science Monthly study explains an improved oiling system for connecting rod bearings. It describes drilling radial holes, adding a scupper at crankshaft ends, and careful balancing before implementing the modification to reduce bearing wear and avoid costly damage.
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Rm Mas
Popular Science Monthly
Ole Connecting Red Bearing Adjustment for Autome Engine
The article details adjusting the connecting red bearing in automotive engines. It suggests using the smallest drilled radial hole, near 41m, 2.8/1GIn lead, to optimize balance in average engines. Larger engines may benefit from a slightly bigger hole and hollow crank-pings.
Four factors shape rural motor route success
A USDA prepared guide lists four main considerations for beginners in rural motor transportation. They are total farm product volume along the route, additional hauling capacity to supplement regular loads, competition from other carriers, and highway quality. The reach of the route will determine its future viability.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tommny
Applying Anti-Skid Chains
Antiskid chains must not be applied tightly to the ties causing tire damage and clinking. Chains should be spaced at intervals and worn links replaced to prevent sharp edges and excessive wear on tires.
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Fender
Advantages Of Motortruck From USDA
The motor truck offers two main benefits: reduced handling of goods in transit and faster transfer. However, these advantages depend on satisfactory in transit collection and delivery arrangements, which may not be fully perfected yet.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Aftercare Committees and a Soldier’s Return in Kentville
Dorothy joins the American Red Cross aftercare drive as war ends in Kentville. She becomes central to organizing help for returning servicemen, meets Robert Birney and later Bob Birney, her former lover’s deception exposed, and an engagement forms amid social duty and reconciliation.
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Kentville
Dorothy
Leisore
Hed Cross
Callyer
Mina Gray
Dorothy Netted
Enid
Robert Birney
Bhalnean
Presch
Holite
Ife
Bob
Hob
Bob Birney
Birney
Tyorpathy
Brother Bob
Cat
Bie
Miss Joy
Weeds Useful in Medicine From Wild Flowers to Household Remedied
The article recalls older folk remedies using common wildflowers and herbs once valued for illness cures. It notes violets, bluebells, trilliums, and asters among favored plants, along with yarrow and dog fennel. It mentions self heal, mint varieties, peony royal, spearmint, and other herbs once used for toothache, fever, quinsy, and blood purification. It reflects on past household practices and shifts away from these remedies.
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James
First Emblem of Babylonia and the American Eagle
The article notes historian James H. Breasted tracing the eagle symbol back to Babylon about 5,000 years ago. It contrasts the Babylonian eagle with Rome’s later adoption and traces its use by Russia Austria Prussia and France. It argues the first eagle symbolized autocracy, unlike the liberty symbol of the United States.
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Rome
United States
James H. Breasted
Chicago
Babylonia
Russia
Austria
Prussia
France
Babylon
Fun In Treea for Children and Old Plum Tree Reflection
A fragmentary reflection compares a plum tree trained low for children to a human likeness in youth. The speaker notes how children climb easily, fears accidents, and hopes for the tree to bear fruit despite limited pollination. The passage blends whimsy with caution about safety and growth.
Chance Discoveries in Anesthesia and Discovery
Chance discoveries grow from chance circumstances that bring men together. Many great breakthroughs arise from fortunate disclosures of incidental life events. Science prospers when accidentals are recognized by observant minds, linking past serendipities to future opportunities.
Quality of Opportunity Echoes in American Spirit
A fragmented op-ed excerpt extols equal opportunity, likening social mobility to ocean currents. It argues poverty does not doom a person to permanent rank, praising the idea that individuals can rise from obscurity to prominence through effort and merit.
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Ocean
Gultter
Curing Him in a Snowbound Romance
Elizabeth watches a snow covered garden as Malcolm, her childhood sweetheart, seeks forgiveness after a series of flirtations and mixed signals. A starlit walk, a kiss, and a pledge emerge as Betty realizes Malcolm’s true love and vows forever.
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Elizabeth
Malcolm
Kitten
Elisabeth
Bob
Letia
Leila
Missebeth
Betty
Lela
Gueka
Arthur Fergus
Nest
Arthur
Herbert
Relen
Tetty
Letytne Mra. Norris
Art
Abe
Dali
Metty
Bethy
Benefit to Civilization Treat Motor as a Blessing and Necessity
The essay argues the automobile evolved from a novelty to a pivotal factor in daily life. It highlights faster transport, better roads, broader national understanding, and economic benefits for farmers, merchants, and professionals, noting widespread ownership and the auto industry’s growing influence. It praises innovation and the road network while urging careful appreciation of the motor car’s role in societal progress.
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Hia
Minton
Chia
Turners
Handy New Automatic Jack for Cars by Walter Ivons
A new automatic jack design from Walter J Ivons of Des Moines features a motorized lifting mechanism with a crank control and adjustable front legs. The system uses a single central unit connected to the vehicle and allows the operator to move the car through ropes and pulleys for lifting and lowering without climbing under the machine.
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Walter J. Ivons
Dee Moines
Agya
Impact Wheel Bearing Wear Cause and Shift Suggestion
The note warns that front wheel bearings wear from constant use and bottom wear can require replacement. It suggests a remedy involving adjusting or shifting parts to restore function, highlighting the importance of monitoring bearing wear to avoid failure.
Tendency to Send Hogs to Market by Motor Trucks
Reports from the Bureau of Markets of the US Department of Agriculture indicate a growing shift from railroad to motor truck transport for hogs headed to market. In the five months ending February, wagon and truck arrivals at Peoria yards nearly doubled the prior period, with 50,280 hogs moved by road. Similar trends appear at Cincinnati yards, where road deliveries rose from 77,288 in 1917 to 128,872 in 1918.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
United States Department’ of Agriculture
Peoria
Guerinho
Oipcinpati
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