Gas Heated Manifolds Aim to Vaporize Last Drop of Gasoline
Engineering articles describe 1922 efforts to maximize gasoline vaporization by heating intake manifolds and exhausting heat into the intake. Designers seek rapid fuel vaporization to improve power and lubrication, with devices like heated plates hot spots and corners to force vaporization.
Wheel Alignment Essentials for Spring Car Care
Prime spring care stresses wheel alignment to prevent rapid center wear on tires. Inspect front alignment, bearings, tire casings, and tubes, test pumps and connections, replace rubber parts yearly, and avoid oil intrusion into inner tubes. Keep valves and plungers updated to ensure safe, efficient operation.
Cracks in Hood Finish Prompt Repair Notes
The hood finish cracks result from uneven metal expansion and heat. Use asbestos paper and shellac to bond paper to metal and stop squeaks by loosening body bolts, oiling contact points, then tightening bolts to secure the frame.
Special Texas session may be needed for education
Governor Pat M. Neff told 250 Texas Press Association members in Denton that a special legislature session might be required to address pending educational problems and fund public schools. He warned reconvening the current legislature offers little relief without revenue measures as funds are insufficient for school support and urged voters to elect lawmakers favoring educational finance.
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Denton
Tex
Pat M. Neff
Texas
Texas Press Association
Upward Trend in Retail Food Costs in 1920s Cities
The labor department reports a rising retail food cost trend across fifteen U.S. cities from March 35 to April 16, 1922, with increases up to 3 percent. Savannah leads at 3 percent, others show 1–2 percent rises. four cities report decreases. For the year ending April 35, 1922, declines reached 11 percent in Savannah and 10 percent in Birmingham, Columbus, and Little Rock.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Savannah
Wobite
Birmingham
Charleston
Columbus
Dallas
Indianapolis
Littlea Rok
Manchester
New Orleans
Seattle
Buffalo
Louisville
Omaha
Springfield
Mass
Butte
Roeheeter de
Rochester
San Francisco
Gulfe
Prohibition Forces in Texas Increased by 25 Agents
Houston Texas Saturday announcement by David NM Morris federal prohibition agent for the state states 25 additional prohibition agents are added to Texas. The total reaches 65 men with all new hires classified as general agents and Texas division fourteen created within the national reorganization. William A Nitzer of Dallas named divisional chief with 25 men to operate locally while cooperating with the Austin directorate.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
David NM Morris
Austin
Mr. Morris
Prohibition Service
Morris
United States
el Pago
Wiliam A. Nitzer
Dallas
Convention of Medical Men in El Paso Adopts 1922 Fort Worth Meet
The State Medical Association of Texas adjourned its fifty sixth annual convention in El Paso after naming Dr. A C Scott of Temple president and electing officers for the coming year. It was decided the group would reconvene in Fort Worth in 1922.
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el Paso
Tex
A. C. Scott
Temple
State Medical Association of Texas
Fort Worth
President of Texas Farmers' Union Resigns
Austin Texas D E Lyday president of the Texas State Farmers' Union mailed his resignation to State Secretary A L Baker at the organization headquarters in Houston
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Farmers’ Union
Austin
Tex
D. E. Lyday
Texas State Farmers’ Union
A. L. Baker
Houston
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