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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
6
The article explains that oil viscosity drops at higher temperatures, making lubrication harder in heat. Use heavier oil in hot weather, periodically drain and clean the crankcase with kerosene, and increase maintenance as driving miles rise.
A telescopic fender for automobiles, which won third place at the New York invention show, is shown. The design lowers a curtain when the body touches the bumper to prevent body damage from wheels. It also automatically shuts off the magneto on impact to bring the car to a stop.
The German government offers 15000 dollars for a genuine rubber regenerating method that restores resilience to at least ninety percent. The search targets a true regenerating process rather than simple reclaiming, as the Army grows concerned about rubber shortages and talks with a fiber tire maker in the tension category are reported to address pneumatic supply needs.
Verl Karnhouse of Ashland Oregon offered to take Lt Carter to the next station by motorcycle after missing a train. The officer doubted the idea but hopped in a sidecar and within fourteen minutes they rode twelve miles to the next station where he caught his train.
The article explains that placing French chalk between a tube and the shoe helps prevent adhesion but warns against using too much. Excess chalk can form balls that rub and roll, damaging the tube and making repairs costly or impractical.
Polish the wire terminals and insert them in an acid fluid. The positive end tarnishes quickly while the negative remains bright.
Drivers can greatly extend tire life by turning corners slowly and avoiding oil. Keep tires clean, maintain air pressure as specified by the tire maker, and ensure regular inflation to prevent wear and blowouts.
An Australian inventor developed a car seat frame that allows rapid position changes to suit different drivers. The seat moves downward and forward or upward and backward via a single lever and ratchet-bar mechanism with linked locking members to engage or disengage the ratchets.
A quick car repair method uses red tissue paper tied over the tail lamp frame to restore visibility when the glass is broken. Another option is doubling grease paper over the lamp with wire, enabling headlight use for about 20 miles. If a rail jump occurs, a touch of red ink can help, with police discretion.
Store tires in a cool dark place at around 50°F. Wash and dry, wrap in brown paper, and deflate tires on vehicles to about five pounds while ensuring tubes stay soft and pliable. Maintain two thirds pressure if left idle and move the car occasionally to avoid constant weight on one spot.
The radiator should be flushed with twelve to fifteen gallons of clear water when first put in service, then filled through the screen in the filler tube with clean water. Use only clean water in service and fill through the screen. Do not overfill to avoid water escaping via the overflow tube when starting the motor. The tube also vents steam. Repeat flushing every two to three weeks. A drain cock or outlet casting allows easy drainage.
A Scientific American article outlines rapid tire improvements including inner tubes tread surfaces fabrics and rim attachments. It speculates a radical future tire may merge air cushion and spring features to overcome current defects and advance racing safety.
Barney Oldfield's former mechanic Harry Breen, who once aided the cigar chewer king of dirt tracks, now drives a car for a British staff officer at the front. Breen, a Pittsburgh native, was born fifty five years ago.
The grease leaking through the axle housing into the brake drum indicates a worn big felt washer. A new washer can be quickly fashioned from felt collar pads available at any harness shop.
An expert methodically disassembles an automobile for repairs. The careful process can cause more harm than the original trouble, highlighting the risk in tearing down components.
The article notes President Wilson’s recent remarks to the United States Chamber of Commerce favoring a modified antitrust framework to allow cooperation among American business leaders in foreign trade, provided no exclusions of manufacturers or exporters. It questions consistency with his earlier stance on dissolving big trusts and calls for clarity on why similar trusts are praised abroad but condemned at home.
The article compares party balance in federal appointments. It notes Wilson named three Democrats to the Federal Trade Commission and two Republicans were passed over. It contrasts Cleveland’s 1893 DC Circuit court nominations with Taft who elevated two Democrats to the Supreme Court and one to chief justice, highlighting differing partisan practices.
The article recalls that McKinley Dingley and Payne were hard protectionists who aimed for a tariff fair to both consumer and producer. It argues the next Republican leader should study their approach and seek a more impactful national tariff policy.
The private citizen taft counseled Republicans to welcome Progressives back if they abandon their fadts nostrums and isms. He asks what remains of a Progressive stripped of those beliefs.
Observers note Roosevelt remained silent on a pre 1912 alliance that helped the Democrats win in 1912. The New York Herald highlights the coalition between the Bull Moose and the Jackass as a pivotal factor in that victory.
A rumor states Secretary Bryan is distributing with his new passports trading stamps valid for a year’s subscription to the Commoner or a chautauqua lecture ticket. The note suggests the claim is unlikely and unverified.
The Commoner editorials attributed to Mr. Bryan are argued not to have been authored by the president, suggesting possible misattribution or editorial influence from others.
The Philadelphia Press notes that Bryan and Daniels were expected to be key figures in the next presidential race, while Nec Adoo emerges as a potential Democratic liability, shaping the campaign outlook.
The passage argues it is common for Democratic newspapers to conflate wholehearted backing of the president with unanimous support of Wilson as Democratic leader, highlighting a perceived bias in press treatment.
The New York Telegraph urges decisive action as war rumors rise in Washington and the President is urged to respond promptly to the crisis. The note reflects public impatience and calls for bold presidential leadership amid the rumors.
The president expresses satisfaction with Congress noting that almost all enacted measures aligned with White House recommendations. Supporters credit coordinated effort between executive and legislative branches for policy success.
In 1916 the writer suggests choosing a man who will not want to be chief cook and bottle washer. The remark implies avoidance of concentrating power across president senate house and Supreme Court and favors a capable, limited role for leadership.
Military engineers announce a new explosive substitute to replace picric acid as its price becomes prohibitive. Picric acid is produced by direct nitration of phenol and sulfuric acid mixtures. The report mentions melinite lyddite and shimose as related powders and lists formulations such as Brugere's and Designolle's powders.
Miss Ida Miller Taylor of New Rochelle N Y married Rev. Francis J M Cotter in the Pro Cathedral Shanghai. They honeymoon on the Yangtse to Kuling to study Chinese and plan to return to Wuchang where Cotter leads St Michael's Church in autumn.
Bishop Sanford Olmsted quotes a prison chaplain to counter the claim churches are driven by mercenary motives. A brutal inmate challenges the chaplain by saying he preaches for money, and the chaplain replies that both sides seek money, leaving the judgment to God.
Inventor Stephen Emens, an American, developed a compound from potassium picrate saltpeter and charcoal along with emmensite, highlighting a unique chemical blend attributed to his work.
A girl admonishes Bud Benwick for eating a banana without sharing. Bud looks uncomfortable but explains he said excuse me. The exchange reveals a small family moment centered on manners and consideration.
The piece notes Alberta rail mileage has doubled to 4,097 miles in three years under the Dominion Railway Commission, which also sets fair rates and acts as a complaints court. It cites University of Alberta attendance up 1,000 percent in five years and testimonies from J. E. Edward of Blackie praising mixed farming success and improved health since relocating from Iowa.
Dr. Charles B. Davenport of Cold Spring Harbor links high Maine cancer rates to non immune races and cousin marriages. He says cancer resistance is a dominant trait and nonresistance appears when both parents share a cancer race, noting rural Maine and island communities exhibit high cancer rates due to inbreeding.
Della asks to go outside after rain and is allowed to stay on the walk. She leans over and says she is not making mud pies but doughnuts, defying her mother’s request to stay clean.
A Western woman recounts severe stomach trouble until using Grape-Nuts. She reports relief from heartburn, gas, and weight gain from 98 to 116 pounds, crediting improved digestion and strength to the cereal. The ad notes Postum Co. and promotes The Road to Wellville.
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