20 Sep 1929
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1929
Page
1
During Elk`s convention breakfast in Los Celes, Andy of Farmious restaurant views a clipping about a bea adopting a lu ster of pigs. Exalted Ruler Brown shows the item as Andy quips he sees nothing unusual in ham and eggs. Men will shake hands if you have money. if not they will guake you.
An AA A summary notes the average annual operation and maintenance cost per US autoist in 1928 was 293 dollars with 101 dollars spent on fuel and lubricants. Depreciation is excluded, life of a car is about seven years, and total maintenance plus depreciation averages 418 dollars per year.
Dr Timothy Leary medical examiner of Suffolk county Massachusetts warns the front of the present motor car should be altered to reduce fatalities among pedestrians hit by vehicles. He notes skull fracture victims often suffer mortal deterioration and loss of character, becoming semi invalid. Crippling injuries from crashes add to the indictment.
An inventor notes a cooling fluid first developed for water-cooled airplane engines could shrink car radiators and reduce wind resistance. If adopted, anti freeze would remain in the radiator year round, a practice some motorists already use though not wisely.
A historical Q and A on auto exports and taxes, listing automotive products as top export valued at 500 million, motor vehicle tax around 808 million in 1927, California leading in cars per capita, and common engine starting issues due to battery, brushes, or armature wear.
G A Luers of Washington DC explains in Popular Mechanics that frequent front-spring breakage in light cars can be prevented by adding a heavy spring leaf bent as shown and attached to the front axle with two extra spring leaves. A leather pad between the extra spring seat and the axle provides resilience.
Car performance dips if the engine lacks snap and go. Frank Nutt, research engineer, cites manifold gasket leaks improper valve clearance leaks past piston rings faulty carburetor adjustment and incorrect float level fuel starvation from clogged screens or vins fouled spark plugs worn breaker points ignition timing and dragging brakes as common causes with most losses in power cured by addressing these items.
A fragmentary editorial voice warns that a wrong front axle tilt causes hard steering and wheel shimmy while sticky valves and a mystery problem risk dangerous autos. It questions car radios improving safety and jokes about jay-walking drivers. The Rubber Manufacturers' Association cites a rise in tire casings from 6,600,000 in 1912 to 77,900,000 in 1928.
In a domestic scene May asks what a calendar is and how it works. Her father explains it as a device to tell the time of year or month and May asks how it is wound up, revealing a simple childlike curiosity about timekeeping.
A dialogue frames California’s perception amid frequent earthquakes as two speakers debate whether the state lives up to its reputation. One narrator questions the upbeat view while the other cites seismic activity as a recurring concern.
In the Christian Register, an employer and secretary debate if Shirley is a man or woman. The letter from an unknown correspondent lacks gender clues. The exchange humorously suggests using Dear Shir with and without a gender tag.
A costume designer warns of forthcoming trends while the editor rejects the illustrated article. The Boss remark prompts a quip about political bosses and career shifts. Senator Sorghum reflects on leaving politics for a public job and the label that follows.
A nurse questions the driver as he admits there was no real rush, explaining he only noticed the speed officer once stopped beside him. The exchange highlights a blunt admission about speed in a casual roadside encounter.
A light exchange frames a marriage proposal as playful banter. Jim jokes about swimming in the moment, while the response affirms the landing and commitment. The snippet captures a candid, humorous moment between two people discussing plans.
A fragment mentions a person going to play golf and a silent trend advancing, with a muttered remark calling the speaker a “big boy.” The text is a clipped, unclear OCR snippet with limited context and no identifiable organizations or dates.
A bald-headed man says he reads more by using time he formerly spent combing and brushing his hair. The humorous exchange emphasizes reading as a priority over grooming in a lighthearted anecdote.
A light exchanges between two commuters at the Chestnut Tree notes the paradox of catching a train each morning while one reveals an odd routine of eating breakfast before sleep. The quip highlights everyday commute humor and personal schedules.
Sue and He exchange line dialogue in a dreamlike courtship scene. The dialogue plays with celestial imagery as she dismisses his advances with wry humor. The exchange hints at a playful, bittersweet relationship dynamic.
A terse exchange reveals concern over a missing ladder at a residence. A mother mentions a daughter kept one in her stocking, indicating a curious domestic issue or joke within a local setting. The dialogue hints at awkward humor or a family misunderstanding without broader context.
A Wisconsin horticulturist advises Ohio State University publications office readers on how to keep apples firm and juicy through winter. Pick only mature fruit, handle carefully to avoid bruises, use bushel baskets or apple boxes, shade and protect the fruit outdoors until frost then move to a cool ventilated cellar kept around 25 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit with air circulation beneath a slatted floor or sprinkled concrete to prevent shriveling.
United States Department of Agriculture emphasizes picking time to retain marketable quality and prevent storage injuries. Bulletin 1445 D describes tests for principal varieties and how color, firmness, and fruit adherence affect storage. It notes pressure test apparatus to measure firmness and cites example readings for Arkansas Black and McIntosh varieties.
Do not feed or cultivate young trees and shrubs in fall. Let them harden for winter while weeds grow around to slow shoot growth. If fall is very dry, soak ground and winterize with wet feet. Mulch with straw or leaves to conserve moisture. guard mulch from mice that eat bark.
The Pennsylvania experiment station is investigating orchard culture and fertilization across six years. It reports 13 experiments on 10 soil types and 12 locations involving 2,653 trees and about 34,610 bushels of fruit in the last five years, yielding striking results.
Winter injury to tree trunks occurs on south and southwest sides and is linked to heat absorption by dark bark. It is not a summer issue and is commonly called sunscald. Prevention includes whitewashing trunks and main branches or leaning a board against the trunk to reflect heat and reduce absorption.
Gazoot replies with a boastful length remark, claiming a sleep depth of minus six feet ten inches. Pathfinder Mag frames the quirky dialogue as a humorous exchange about dreaming.
A London invented rotoscope machine will record slow motion pictures at 500 revolutions per second and reduce to one revolution per minute. Test pictures show water drops are spherical and a gas jet flame flickers rather than staying steady.
A fragmented OCR style note cites Aspisin as a Bayer trademark with unclear company wording. It also includes proverb like guidance against risky bets and a warning against trying multiple aims with insufficient means.
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