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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1923
Page
7
Erwin Greer, president of Greer College of Automotive Engineering in Chicago, warns that so called battery rejuvenators and quick recharge compounds are dangerous. He notes they use strong acid, can damage plates and reduce battery life, and that reputable service stations recharge batteries safely with current, not harmful chemicals.
A new noiseless control set holds the gear shift lever firmly with a high tension coil spring at the base of the control ball to stop vibration. The spring prevents lever movement caused by rough roads, reducing nerve racking annoyance in cars.
Lubricating greases are classified by consistency or body. Testing uses a weighted pointed rod dropped into a fixed amount of grease at about 68 degrees to judge hardness by how far the rod penetrates.
Do not tail street cars closely and ensure no street car is approaching before starting from the curb. Do not speed to beat a car parked at the curb. To pass a street car, wait until it is well behind before cutting in front.
When backing the car just before the hill top when approaching dangerous curves before crossing roads or crossroads and before passing another vehicle going in the same direction.
A tip describes cutting 1.5 inches from the low end of the supply pipe to create a larger reserve in the tank. It claims water enters the storage reservoir via the filling chamber and rain or melted snow contaminate gasoline, freezing lines in winter. The method allegedly lets you transfer reserve gasoline to the vacuum tank if needed.
The article explains that pressure from exhaust gases can fail to hold the required figure, causes include a bad filler cap gasket or debris between cap and seat, and sometimes the carburetor float valve cannot restrain fuel leading to instrument flooding. A pressure of one and a half pounds is usually sufficient to maintain steady fuel supply.
The text notes rear seats exhibit more jolts due to mid-car positioning between springs. It mentions engines without detachable cylinder heads using valve plugs that often leak and can be stopped by applying paste stove blacking to threads. Spark plugs should be seated with light finger-applied force, not forced with a wrench.
The wild turkey, essential to American heritage, has faded from eastern and southern ranges. Once common from Maine to South Dakota and across Colorado and New Mexico, birds now survive mainly in isolated pockets and restricted ranches. A decade ago Lee County Florida held them, but heavy hunting emptied those spots.
A government naturalist notes that many butterflies and moths emit distinct perfumes. The large garden white and small white butterflies produce scents resembling balsam, lemon, thyme, and lemon verbena, with other species emitting honeysuckle and related fragrances.
Pedro a Mexican hired to drive a coal wagon in Los Angeles delivered the coal then sat in a kitchen chair and refused to move. Police took him to the station while the employer asked why he did not return after the delivery. Pedro claimed he thought he was sold with the coal weighing him.
Fragmentary OCR notes compare American and British styles in ancient racing and film imagery. The text mentions Ben Hur and chariot racing as a cultural contrast, but the garbled lines lack clear events or dates.
A wise fish warns a boastful young catch about danger as the little fish seeks glory by becoming the fish that got away. The Washington Star quotes the exchange with a tale of ambition and notoriety.
In a Washington Star excerpt, Farmer Corntasse comments on a discovery or idea described as vast, prompting a response about its scale. The exchange highlights public fascination and uncertainty over the implications of an unexpected magnitude.
Edward B. Clark notes how immigrants are often exploited by both Americans and foreign-born swindlers. He cites real estate fraud like under water lots, a $500 half interest sale, and cases where properties are mortgaged after buyers are lured in. The piece recalls scams from Chicago to Philadelphia and warns against familiar con artists from the old country seeking easy marks.
The wit notes the rapidly increasing divorce rate shows America becoming the land of the free. The friend counters that the continued marriage rate suggests it tests the home of the brave.
A smouldering coal pile at the Canadian National yard in Bridgeburg Ontario caught fire after two weeks of containment. Officials estimate 150000 tons of coal burn as firefighters hesitate to approach the furnace due to cave-in risk.
Forty two women are drawing pensions from the War of 1812. Hiram Cronk of Ava New York was the last actual veteran on the rolls and died in 1905.
A harmless vegetable butter color called Dandelion has been used for 50 years with drug stores and general stores selling bottles for 35 cents. Ad.
A dialogue reveals a parent and son discussing Johnny’s poor school report. The boy explains the strain of doing arithmetic alone as a previous helper is now upset, implying homework burdens and school performance pressure.
An advertisement touts Cacarets for liver and bowels at 10 cents a box claiming relief from biliousness constipation and indigestion. It notes drug stores to carry 60 000 an hour and mentions London underground escalators planned to move 50 000 people per hour. A remark comments on people correcting table manners after discovering a flaw.
The piece notes 1925 changes such as Christiania becoming Oslo to avoid royal associations, compares with Kerensky renaming St Petersburg, and Berlin Ontario becoming Kitchener amid wartime tensions. It mentions Dr Peery's Dead Shot claiming worm expulsion and digestion benefits with one dose.
The dialogue Playfully shifts between Sue and Lu as they tease Paul about a good night kiss. The exchange highlights lighthearted romance and humor in a casual moment.
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