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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
4
A reflective narrator atop Namur’s citadel recalls a mystical dawn as World War I shadows clear. A displaced woman named Jeanne waits for news of Marcel Duval while German occupation wanes. The scene blends surreal light with memory of love, siege, and resilience as Namur’s streets awaken.
Flanders mud, the bane of armies in Belgium, proves useful as lime is scarce. Refugees lay stones and bricks with mud for shelters in ruined villages while occupants mend chimneys and walkways. The material becomes a comfort to refugees and a handicap to soldiers, lasting for months.
The text depicts widespread destruction as many villages vanish to dust and ruins, forests vanish to naked stems, and an eerie silence replaces animal life. It warns that agriculture is set back years, with fields turned into dead zones awaiting drainage system reconstruction after bombardment.
Belgium remains visibly barren and war torn a year after armistice as German prisoners work to rebuild. Debris fills streets and a ruined frontier station stands near the old site. Some restaurants reopen for visitors. vendors and drivers profit from battlefield tours amid slow progress.
A historical bridal superstition claims gray horses protect a marriage from witches and warlocks. It cautions against marrying in any month containing the letter A and advises guests not to wear black or green. It also notes misfortune if the engagement ring contains opals or emeralds.
Washington reports 1919 US farm output worth about 24.9 billion dollars, with corn the top valued crop at 3.0 billion and cotton close behind. Wheat ranks fourth, while all other cereals and vegetables add to a record era of production and rising prices according to the Agriculture Department. The piece also notes plans to repatriate American soldiers’ remains from France and exposes ongoing teacher salary shortages across the country.
An estimate of world rough diamond output totals 296,777,974 carats or 35 tons. India shows 1 estimated carat, Brazil 15,000,000, South Africa 170,571,000, Borneo 1,900,000, Canada 50,000, Australia 150,000, China 2000, Siberia 0, United States 500. Diamond value now ranges from 100 to 400 per carat, with prices from 200 to 1,000 per carat depending on quality and demand.
A U S Commerce report says demand for fine furs boosts Arctic Canadian relations and hints at record raw material output next year. Traders expect a busy season with shipments and abundant fur catch anticipated as Inuit communities report strong prospects.
An ex corporal O'Thello recalls a fierce encounter facing a well armed platoon. He stood firm as his last shot and bomb were used and his bayonet broke. Miss Dessy de Mona asks how he escaped, but the noon whistle interrupts the tale.
January birthstone garnet is praised as a calming influence and remedy for hemorrhages while protecting travelers and health. The text wanders into a snake lover anecdote and a quirky reference to a Quaker's pet snake, ending with a note about a returned issue.
Circular remedies to quiet engine noise by modifying tappets. Instructions describe removing tappets, drilling holes, fitting fiber disks, and sealing with blows. Alternative caps use hard lead or copper and cups formed over tappets for noise reduction.
The text provides rough instructions to position a cup on a tappet and secure with wire, using cardboard spacers and sheets, then tighten and insulate to prevent soaking. It mentions removing and replacing valves with a turning tool if a repair shop is involved, stressing careful alignment and securing to avoid leaks.
James Linsday explains in Popular Science Monthly the process of shellacking cardboard before it's wrapped around a cylinder. He warns that centering the valve in the lathe is crucial to avoid side thrust and fusion of the valve points during assembly.
Instructions emphasize opening the air vent at the top of the gravity fuel tank to allow air entry. This enables gasoline to flow into the carburetor. Ensure the air vent remains open before locating a stop in the line to avoid fuel blockage.
A brief on tire storage methods describes using boards and wood brackets to preserve tire shape. It notes garages often have spare tires hung on racks or hooks, with cautions about long storage causing deformation and misshape.
A Popular Science Monthly note describes a tire hanger built from boards and curved thin wood strips to cradle a tire along about one third of its circumference. The design aims to preserve the tire’s original shape by supporting it evenly and preventing warping.
Instructions describe using hot water spray and a syringe to wash reflectors. Do not use abrasive or polishing tools. The procedure aims to remove residue and debris from reflectors without damaging the surface.
The best method to lubricate auto springs is to lift one end, press the leaves apart with a screwdriver or spring expander, then insert a grease and naphtha mixture between the leaves to lubricate the mechanism. This technique relies on applying a cup grease and eraptin between the leaves for smoother operation.
Gasoline leaks from the carburetor when the engine is idle could stem from the needle valve linked to the float or from a misaligned crank shaft engaging the fly wheel. The article notes a makeshift emergency method using a larger hole where no drill exists.
A photograph captures the new motor vehicle named the water-carrier Junior. It features twin rear driving wheels powered directly by the engine between them. The model touts great speed carrying power and durability and drew interest at the Olympia gate and motorcycle show in England.
Cleaning practices warn against reinstalling removed stent chains without thorough cleaning. Guidance on stuffing pump packing with hemp string and soap. A new garage feature uses a shower spray for car cleaning. Canada forbids certain spotlight use on cars. The Ohio Automobile Trade Association, with 1400 members, is the nation’s largest. Washington state inventor designs a broad fabric belt to improve tire traction over a rear tire and idler wheel.
Federal government and state highway departments resume vigorous road construction after war delays. Secretary David Houston notes food roads are vital to urban and rural welfare, supporting marketing, schools, and rural life. The 1916 rural roads program funded 75 million dollars, matched by states, to build roads and forest routes, with states’ highway commissions empowered to manage funds. War paused progress. postwar plans boost employment and transportation, adding 20 000 000 dollars for extended construction and broader road eligibility.
The article argues good roads bring happiness by shortening travel to neighbors, theaters, schools, and libraries. It calls for state roads to be maintained in winter for unimpeded traffic by horse and motor vehicles and urges other states to adopt similar measures.
A compact, period tone notes officials amid a gravel pit situation while authorities push efficiency measures. The piece hints at prudent resource use and discipline under tough conditions, with implied rural or interior settings and references to horses, oats, and work constraints.
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