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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
3
Gerald J. Murphy reports from a Legion census that one third of disabled veterans in hospitals across 32 states are members of the American Legion. He notes the Legion aids sick and wounded veterans, with broader work on national legislation and Americanism, aims to increase membership among those without physical handicaps.
The American Legion national headquarters warns of planned pro German meetings in Milwaukee Omaha Philadelphia Cincinnati Louisville Chicago Cleveland and New York. The aim is to protest reports of Negro colonial troops in the French army of occupation though those troops were withdrawn months ago. Leaders include Dr Edmund von Mach and George Sylvester Vierick among sponsors. The Legion urges state and federal action to curb German propaganda and rallies loyal Americans to oppose sentiment favoring Germany.
Josephus Daniels, former secretary of the navy, writes a retirement message praising American Legion members and all who served in World War I. He reflects on the sacred privilege of serving with them and their role in saving civilization. He expresses faith they will answer future calls with courage and wisdom in peace as in war.
A bill before the Michigan state legislature would require authorization to wear any insignia of the American Legion or the Military Order of Foreign Wars, deeming unauthorized use unlawful. The measure seeks to curb improper display of veteran and allied organization emblems.
National Judge Advocate Robert A. Adams decides a Los Angeles case affecting American Legion officers. Channing Follette, elected commander, later sought a salaried justice of the peace post, prompting Adams to rule that a salaried elective office creates ineligibility for Legion office. The opinion aims to curb political use by Legion members and may affect many appointments.
FW Galbraith Jr commander of the American Legion inspected Trinoix posts and was provided an honor guard of two World War I heroes boasting sixteen medals and citations for bravery. Left-Sergeant Jack Kile of Chicago is Minot's most decorated, holding the Medal of Honor and multiple other honors. Right Robert Waterhouse of Chicago is a World War I veteran with the Distinguished Service Cross, British Distinguished Service Order, Croix de Guerre and Belgian War Cross.
Governor Pat Neff of Texas lauds the American Legion for expanding its influence and endorses the Texas Legion membership drive. He notes the veteran record and urges public support, urges ex servicemen to join, and calls Poppy Day on Memorial Day with members wearing the red poppy. Groff, Kansas greets the new Heald Thieme Post as it receives its charter from national headquarters.
A dense market summary covers commodities from grains to hogs and cattle. It notes futures and cash price movements in corn wheat and oats, mentions European demand and world economy influences, and reports on live cattle hog prices, packing margins, and lamb markets with various price ranges and tonnage figures.
A delivery car tested kerosene as fuel with an added auxiliary gasoline carburetor and a one gallon reservoir. The system required no distant modifications to the steering controls, and the extra carburetor connected to the intake manifold improved starting and mileage while lowering fuel costs.
A historical note describes installing a second carburetor to supply kerosene for engine start while the main carburetor feeds gasoline. Starting involves closing steering-post control, opening dash lever, warming engine, and heating the Intel pipe to 140 degrees. Once hot, kerosene carburetor is used and economy improves. minor throttle behavior changes noted. Modern carburetors suit kerosene better, per A. Luers in Popular Mechanics.
The cotter pin should be placed without bending the ends flat against the bolt or rod. Spreading the ends enough prevents slipping yet avoids overbend. Excessive end beating risks breakage and may allow the cutter to slip out, defeating the lock.
The Mustratin shows a contraption that could interest readers as a simple jack to lift a thresh off the floor with one lever motion. Cars should not be left idle long with weight on the jack, or risk damage. plan winter storage or service as needed.
The article notes rear springs mounted on a sway undercarriage require lubrication and occasional attention. It warns neglect of the cup and center bearing in cantilever suspensions can impair function, detailing the tube and steel shot bearings that extend from the central pivot.
Repair men will find the use of an old electric door bell handy in locating short circuits ground with open circuits blown fuses worn out sockets broken wires and other difficulties. The bell with cord and wire in series and clips on each wire helps test different parts of the wiring system to locate trouble when the bell rings indicating good wire.
A slight wobble on the axle will wear the rear wheels key seat. Frequent inspections for sleekness are needed to prevent this dangerous condition.
The best method to clean spark plugs fouled with oil is to soak them in a solution of washing soda and water.
In cold weather oil thickens reducing lubrication. Operators should switch to a lighter oil for winter to improve engine performance. Some may substitute lighter oils or adjust gear oil to reduce resistance and ensure smoother operation during the cold season.
Short admonition encourages weekly car inspections to boost comfort and save money by preventing issues. Emphasizes routine checks as a practical habit for vehicle upkeep.
An 1864 Savannah Bank cashing tale reveals Wallace Comning and accomplices hiding between 50 000 and 240 000 in gold in kegs and buried caches. They moved money to Thomasville and Macon, buried coins in wells, and tossed gold eagles over walls before Union forces captured banks. most funds were later recovered with one small gold package lost.
A London Herald report exposes poverty among French savants including Madeleine Bres a celebrated physician once aided by Empress Eugenie. After 50 years of practice her sight failed and she died in extreme want refusing charity.
An anecdote recalls J. C. Morgan lending a man private cash without formal agreement by guiding him through Wall Street and Broad to his office, claiming the money was secured. The piece cites a Boston Transcript tribute to thrift and notes Pennsylvania’s land holdings and fire safety assets, including 7.1 million acres owned, 2400 fire wardens, 16 steel lookout towers, and 175 tailings in the state fire department network.
All contraction joints on concrete roads require cleaning and filling with hot tar at least once a year, and twice yearly on heavy traffic routes. April and October are recommended for maintenance. Tests determine tar melting point around 105 degrees. adjustments are made with additives to achieve proper consistency.
An article argues highways retain dangerous roadside ditches and advocates ditchless, underground drainage. George C. Kiel and A A association urge wider roadways for safety and driver confidence.
Illinois farm groups push for better market roads, criticizing current conditions and urging statewide action. Advocates cite studies from Wisconsin on road maintenance, stressing durable, well-paved routes as essential to rural progress and farm commerce.
The article notes Fennagtaniare's spending near a dollar per running foot for maintenance and SR2 M0 per mile, roughly twelve dollars per running foot, for state highway construction, highlighting concerns over high costs and funding implications.
Nearly every state is preparing for extensive highway improvements with bond issues aggregating many millions of dollars, and the projects are moving forward despite concerns about cost and funding.
The improved roads push gathers momentum as postwar lessons stress travel and safety. Advocates cite practical benefits for commerce and community life, urging faster construction and funding to repair and upgrade key routes nationwide.
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