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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1926
Page
3
Oil dealers urge drivers to focus on draining and refilling crank cases and lubricating transmission differential and chassis. Without proper lubrication costly repairs may result, as there is no pressure gauge to signal service in some areas. Robert Worthington cites simple oil change demonstrations to stress timely maintenance.
Car owners are urged to memorize license tag numbers to speed emergency service and help prevent theft. Stations report delays when callers cannot provide the correct number, hindering repair crews from locating the vehicle.
The article stresses strict obedience to all traffic signs, including school zone signs and Stop Look and Listen signals at railroad crossings, urging drivers to follow them promptly and precisely.
A compact set of traffic safety rules urges motorists to recognize railroad crossings and approach with care. It stresses looking both ways listening for trains keeping brakes in good repair and not relying on the driver ahead. The list promotes caution and control to keep cars stopped safely in the clear.
A new auto parking light clock by Ben C. Jones of Washington DC turns the dash light on and off at preset times. It can be mounted on the dash or hidden under the seat, addressing worry about leaving lights on.
Franklin Russell, sixteen, of Beacon, N Y, was arrested for operating a toy automobile the state said needed registration and license plates. Justice A S Tompkins ruled the legislature did not order licenses for children toy cars. The miniature car has a five foot wheel base and twenty inch width with a one horsepower motor and seats two children.
A two year study with the Society of Automotive Engineers by J. A. Buchanan shows that impact forces rise with load but the force-to-weight ratio falls as weight increases. Narrower tread reduces impact. higher tread height lowers impact for single and dual tires. staggered dual tread designs greatly reduce impact. Tests used a road accelerometer to measure vertical reactions, noting pneumatic tires can feel rough roads but worn solids feel smoother. Greatest impacts occurred at 12 to 15 mph with impact durations around 0.008 to 0.01 seconds.
The Saturday Evening Post describes how lightning favors certain trees and hills, sparking fires but often skipping older trunks. It notes the rapid healing of living trees versus risk around dead snags, and how spiral smoke rises signal rangers to respond quickly.
In a radio exchange on George Washington Avenue the Spy Evil Surgeon General Hugh Cummings suggests European tensions rise as spies are arrested in aviation and shipyard facilities. A Paris munition factory tale recalls a sharp eyed new clerk with a German accent and scratched door keyholes.
The United States has seen a surge in rough diamond imports, with 1925 imports more than doubling 1924, signaling growth in the domestic diamond polishing industry and rising activity among American polishers.
A Chestnut and a Robin converse about being a little bird and a little buried, respectively, in a playful exchange. The Chestnut asks the Robin what it is and the Robin replies with a simple self description. The Chestnut then notes its own buried state in a light, humorous tone.
A quip notes a tireless effort to worry and organize a fair, implying constant vigilance and dedication. The line frames an image of someone intent on fairness and public spirit, emphasizing perseverance and civic concern.
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