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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
10
Brooklyn women discuss a suitor in a light exchange over his humor and digs. The two pinks compare his jokes and mannerisms, noting his confidence and mockery as the focal points of their scrutiny. The conversation shifts as they tease and drift to another topic.
Pairan questions aloud about a coat and hat, while the other responds with a dismissive remark. The dialogue reads like quirky overheard street banter unlikely to be a formal report.
A nine year old recalls an accident in which Mary, a neighborhood girl, was injured and her mother rushed from home to take her to the doctor without stopping to powder her nose. The brief memory emphasizes the urgency of care and parental response.
A fragmented report notes that fifteen states adopted women suffrage and the nineteenth amendment became national law. It mentions Wyoming as the first to adopt in 1800 when a territory, and comments on a seemingly ingratiating but not so in appearance speaker.
Chicago motorists are urged to avoid carbon monoxide by never running a car in a closed garage. The Chicago Motor Club warns that even a small garage with doors closed can produce deadly CO within minutes. If symptoms occur, move the victim outdoors and begin artificial respiration if needed.
The article explains that faster acceleration stems from greater reserve engine power. It compares horse speed to engines, noting that higher speeds reveal reserve power. Examples include G-BO with 72 hp, 800 with 100 hp, and 120 with 120 hp straight eight motors, and warns of engine strain and higher fuel use when delivering full power.
Safety emphasis notes neglecting rear tire pressure risks a rear blowout causing skids on slippery roads during braking. It warns against uneven rear tire pressures and explains how differential wear worsens when one tire is under inflated.
A reader diagram shows an emergency towing axle assembled from two U bolts strap iron and a front axle. The workaround can be bolted to the axle housing when a car axle is broken to tow the vehicle to a service station for repair as illustrated in Popular Science Monthly.
A reader quiz discusses car prices measured by wheat bushels, noting 1913 costs to buy an average car and the current lower wheat cost. It also asks about the share of autos by town population, the proportion of closed cars in 1928, and common reasons for towing due to fuel and ignition issues.
Instructions advise cleaning battery terminals and cable ends to stop acid corrosion that can hinder current and damage cables. Remove cables, thoroughly clean ends, reinstall, and coat with grease. Cement and graphite grease are recommended as protective materials to keep terminals clean and stop acid leakage.
A compact car advice column notes dented fenders should be repaired and repainted promptly. It warns against starting a car in high gear and suggests using lower gears to avoid engine strain, and mentions Berlin streets with skip roofs as a cautionary note for American drivers. It also notes a bee travels 40,000 legs to make a pound of honey and references spare tire lock timing.
Pruning is more about the method and extent than timing. Best practice favors late winter or early spring, with May and June wounds healing fastest during active growth. Avoid late summer pruning due to fruit interference and potential misgrowth risk. Raspberry and strawberry planting should occur in very early spring. north slopes may help with drought.
Mulching strawberries prevents severe freezing and repeated freeze thaw cycles in spring, keeps fruit clean during heavy rains, provides a clean kneeling surface for picking, conserves moisture, and deters weeds. It also notes that a true new bed can be established yearly without planting new plants, saving labor and costs.
Draining peach orchards has become common in nearly level blocks after two wet winters caused heavy losses when drainage was poor. Growers now plow four furrows down each middle or use read grading to drain, with better outcomes. apples tolerate bad conditions but still benefit from drainage, making it profitable for growers.
Frost measures mulching strawberry beds promptly and inspecting apple trees for crown injury. Cornell experiments link poor pollination to apple crop failures. Plan raspberry replanting if beds cannot be cultivated. use healthy strawberry plants to start new patches next spring. Inspect grafted bridges in June to July and trim new growth. Proper fall care prevents costly spray and engine issues.
A compact aphorism warns against overfocusing on others faults urging self reflection. In clipped prose the saying suggests that missteps of others can crop up if one searches too hard for faults. The remark emphasizes caution and self awareness.
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