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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
3
William A. Radford offers free advice on building a modern eight room wood constructed house. The design emphasizes economy, comfort, ample closet space, sun parlor, den, and two large front bedrooms with good ventilation. Details include a large kitchen, pantry, rear tee box, and practical layout for a typical American family.
An article describes a two story home design showing brick up to the second floor and stucco above for a distinctive look. It highlights a large sun parlor, a side entrance hall, a connected living room and dining room, a bright breakfast nook, a sizable kitchen and china cabinet area, two rear bedrooms off a central hall, and a full basement.
The text contrasts Italian idealism with world mission ideals and cites Mazzini on international aims, linking national life to a global objective. It recalls a Boston newspaper poll where James Whitcomb Riley praised Longfellow’s The Bridge as a perfect poem, while the new school rejected Longfellow and Tennyson as artificial.
A cautionary guide explains how overworking an engine risks ruined cylinders and piston rings, loss of compression, seized pistons, and crankshaft damage. It details signs like radiator steam and preignition knocking, advising retarding spark, easing throttle, and using the clutch to stall safely.
A historical note explains grease and oil degrade rubber, with caution on removing stains. It says gasoline can lift grease from rubber when applied with a rag, and notes gasoline evaporates quickly, so small amounts do not harm rubber.
A local garage transformed a five passenger car into a grocery delivery vehicle with simple body alterations. The rear seat and two foot section of sheet metal were removed, a wood step and tools box added, flooring leveled, and a guard installed to secure goods. No chassis or gasoline system changes were needed.
The verse contemplates Christ’s descent to earth and the Easter message. It contrasts barren fields and tearing plows with hidden seeds, then shifts to human suffering and guilt. The speaker ponders pain, aging, disease, sin, and the sanctity of the soul amid shame.
In emergencies soft brass can be pressed into a makeshift spring by hammering both sides lightly over a smooth block to form a hard film that behaves like a spring. The film is easily removed by filing or grinding, but this technique provides a quick brass spring when no stronger material is available.
The note explains difficulty in seeing oil flow through dash sight feed oilers. Suggests placing white paper behind tubes to create a light background so the glass contents become more distinct, aiding observation even with poor eyesight.
Barney Oldfield, long celebrated as an auto racer, announces permanent retirement after 27 years in the sport. He will devote his time to tire manufacturing. Notably, his standing start mile record of 40 minutes 53 seconds set May 15, 1910, at Daytona, Florida remains. Oldfield was previously disqualified by the AAA for exhibition racing at county fairs during wartime.
A car misfiring often stems from a drain cock valve gear or ignition. Gentle tapping of the control can cure many misfiring troubles. Temperature changes affect car finishes due to metal and paint expansion differences. A British luminous automotive paint claims visibility at night for two miles without lamps.
The essay extols Easter as the peak of Christian joy marking Christ’s resurrection. It links faith in life after death to personal character, national virtue, and global liberty, arguing Christianity’s transformative power surpasses nature and other teachings. The piece emphasizes immortality, historical impact, and the ongoing duty of believers to uphold justice and freedom.
A historical note traces Easter symbols to oriental feasts and spring renewal. The rabbit signifies fruitfulness while the egg embodies life and revival at the season’s start. The lily and bulb carry purity and life within, emphasizing the resurrection as central to early Christian preaching and belief.
The origin of egg coloring tied to ancient legends and goddess myth, tracing to Hus Ceridwen and Liwy in Britain, with Livy as a Welsh protectress. German Easter eve traditions described, including buying large eggs, coloring with spinach onions and cochineal, and the communal egg coloring and hiding rituals led by families and a Hare figure.
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