Community Notes From Lawrence District
Miss Nannie Howard spent several days last week with Mr and Mrs Frank Howard of Lawrence. Threshing machines are starting in this neighborhood. In the White House there are about 175 miles of electric wires and 32000 incandescent lights plus a call bell system and two private telephone systems for the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Howard
Frank Howard
Lawrence
White House
X. C. Brown
Irvin
Bess Brown
Severn
Mpa
Leawnenee
Velen
Wadiey
Aid
Taesery
Mauss
Jesse
Lew
Reber
Will Hingis
I. Bhirar
Charles Shore
Welen
Chiles
Ford Pine
Daigher
Ede Schiatstall
Ehareh
Bertha Cowles
Kansas City
J. H. Day
Bert Day
Mildred Day
Ruth Schafstall
Clifford Pine
Myers
Council Grove
Helen Hoike
Kanwaka
Holke
Uncle Sam Trained 75000 Drivers For War Tasks
The motor transport corps built about 150000 trained drivers by war’s end, with half drafted already lacking driving skills. New system trained 75000 to operate trucks, cars, and motorcycles under combat stresses, while repair units expanded nationwide to sustain operations.
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Uncle Sam
Motor Transport Corps
France
Mexico
Aisné
Camp Johnson
Fla
Jacksonville
Army
Camp Johnston
Camp Holabird
Baltimore
Atlanta
San Antonio
Emergency wheel for auto aids road tow repair
A garageman facing road emergencies can use an emergency wheel like the suburban shop’s unit. It fits most cars whether electric gasoline or steam powered and eases towing when a wheel or axle is broken.
Emergency wheel device described by Popular Mechanics
The text describes a makeshift emergency wheel assembled from discarded automotive parts. It uses a regular wheel with a 34 by 4 inch pneumatic tire and an emergency axle made from a broken front axle or steel beam. Clamps and nuts attach the device. the sketch shows the setup and notes it could fit on rear or front axles, with easy clamp shifting.
TO SILENCE RATTLING RODS IN CARS
A periodical complaint about rattling rods in brake connections annoys occupants. An easy remedy is described using a coil and tubing to dampen the noise, suggesting a simple fix for reducing chatter and disturbance inside the vehicle.
Rules for Radiators Keep It Full for Cooling
Simple rules urge keeping the radiator full to prevent overheating. Use a thermo-syphon system and maintain full capacity with alcohol in winter to avoid quicker boiling and evaporation.
Proper Gasket Cutting Method Shared
Instructional tip for car owners on cutting gaskets. Place gasket material over the hole, use a ball head hammer to tap lightly, then finish with a second hammer to produce clean edges without fraying.
Keep Wheels in Alignment After Bumps
When a car suffers a bump or crash against a curb the wheels should be tested for alignment immediately. A bang of this kind can throw wheels out of alignment and cause excessive wear if not checked promptly.
Oil Will Silence Squeaks Advice for Lubricating a Spring
A short tip explains that to stop a spring from squeaking one may pour kerosene onto the spring and guide the excess off the sides with the finger. The instruction is written in a concise, practical tone typical of household hints.
Cleaning the House Prompts New Market Cleanup
A cleaned text fragment hints at a house cleaning effort affecting local markets. It mentions a house and carpe related terms, suggesting a restructuring or cleanup initiative in the area.
Farmers Urged to Halt Grasshoppers Threat to Agriculture
Five farm agents from Douglas Franklin Miami Anderson and Johnson counties met at Ottawa to assess the pest outlook. They warned grasshoppers threaten future crops and urged farmers to apply bran mash heavily to curb the invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Douglas
Franklin
Miami
Anderson
Johnson Counties
Axzreen
Bevo Order Mention At McNish Bottling Works
A Boston man at a hotel requested being called early in the morning and was told how to use the bed head button to summon staff. The exchange features a porter replying with dialect and humor in a humorous, old Boston transcript tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevo
McNish Bottling Works
Greenhorn
Boston
Paint up and clean up with Cooks Pain
Exploded Theory questions the idea that creating a superior mousetrap guarantees success. The piece asks who manufactures the best mousetrap on the market, noting skepticism about universal demand for product superiority. The reference is attributed to the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Matthews Lbr. ‘Co
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Fairview Theosoeist and Community Social Notes
Fairview community life centers on a social evening with singing and religious services. A fundraising cake sale supported a mission committee for Miss Bess Brown while many residents visited neighbors and attended church events and dinners over the weekend.
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
Front
Peseetcah
Mtr
Orpen
Wilson
William Orpen
William
Peace Congress
Lawrence High School
Douglas County
Kansas
R.A. Kent
Board of Education
Smith-Hughes
Iie
Department of Agriculture
Fairview
Standard Oil
Berkeley
New Hampshire
Standard Oil Company Lawrence
Indiana
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