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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1922
Page
3
Official figures show Minnesota surpassing every nation except the United States in car numbers. Emmerson says traffic is a growing problem and urges strict driver caution as licenses climb toward 1.9 million while Great Britain and Canada trail behind.
Officials note some crossings lack Stop signs marked with a circle RR emblem. Law requires drivers to stop before the crossing when signs are visible and to slow to ten miles per hour at others. Secretary Bosmerson urges compliance, noting many ignore signals and accidents rise.
Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerich warns drivers and the public that only certain people should operate cars. A child under a specified age must ride with a licensed chauffeur or vehicle owner. The National Safety Council lists additional disqualifications including intoxication, poor vision or hearing, and weakness to control levers.
Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson explains a new bulletin system that has helped recover several hundred stolen automobiles over the past year. Sheriffs and police chiefs report stolen car numbers and descriptions weekly, aiding police in locating vehicles. The main obstacle is garages failing to register car and engine numbers for storage or repairs, hindering quick cross checks with the bulletin.
The National Safety Council advises high spot light installation on cars to keep light away from the center of the beam. Avoid dazzling oncoming drivers by keeping lights aligned, limit beam to 21 candle power, and practice courteous road behavior. Park with right side to curb, engage emergency brake, put gears in neutral, and inspect brakes regularly to prevent fatal moments.
Goodremilia bara reported efforts by Secretary of State Lauis a Bidmereon to strengthen enforcement of the headlight dimming law. He directed investigators to press for compliance and urged local authorities to cooperate, sending letters to every sheriff and police chief statewide to ensure visible headlamps, legible rear plates, and proper dimming when approaching other vehicles.
A note explains how Colleen and Mavourneen reflect Irish endearment. Mavourneen is the Irish form of “aweal heart,” used for a girl or woman, whileTreland’s “eal teen” translates that sentiment.
Eugene Cassady of Washington and Fadienaposta, commissioned to pint the conference on the Hamilton of armament for the Daughters of the American Revolution. The painting has just been accepted and hung in Memorial Hall, Washington.
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