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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
3
An article from Popular Mechanics outlines a practical car security device that uses an invisible alarm bell activated when a thief sits in the driver seat. The wiring requires switches, a bell, a circuit breaker, resistance wire, and brass components, designed to deter theft by triggering a loud alert and complicating tampering.
Advice from George Stowe urges personal responsibility in traffic to reduce crashes. Look both ways before crossing, slow down on side streets, and keep distance from vehicles and streetcars. Do not rely on others to act safely. stay in control and signal your intentions.
Advice on handling a seized clutch and preventing damage. Describes destructive strains on transmission parts and recommends cleaning metal components and using kerosene for small parts as a standard method.
A collection of automotive care advice covering lubrication, battery terminal corrosion prevention, body cleaning with soap and water, bearing attention, jack portability, use of talcum powder, dust removal with a painter’s brush, fuel mixture and spark plug topics, rust prevention with graphite on threads, horn switch safety to deter children, stringing cutter pins, tire tread repair, gasoline line leaks, and inspecting ground and ignition wires to avert fires.
The best method to mount a straight side tire starts with placing the rim on the floor and inserting the valve stem in the correct position. About ten inches of bead on both sides of the valve should be forced into place, then the tire is stamped into place by alternately pressing on each side. If needed a tire tool may be used. ensure the rim ends align properly with a kerosene driver, taking care not to misorient the rim.
A historical note on Ohio business leaders forming a committee to steer local savings into community investments before blue sky laws. The piece highlights promoting local projects to keep capital from promoters and to foster development through cooperative, community-led finance.
Topsham Maine residents advocate a single grand project to unite the community and shape its future. A secretary outlines thirty four proposals including a Liberty memorial and urges every organization to join in selecting one decisive aim that touches every family. The list prompts debate on priorities such as libraries schools and local governance.
A guide on landscape layout contrasts formal and natural planting for various lot sizes, noting small lots suit elaborate plans and large estates allow water features and groves. It also mentions health gains from school vacations and a humorous exchange about study photography between an artist and a spectator.
In a humorous exchange Thomas asks about Julius Caesar as father corrects his son. The scene shifts to Brutus warning Julius, then a child’s quip about a sister joke. The dialogue showcases playful family banter over ancient lore and a light parental correction.
A policy shift favors using federal aid only for roads in intercounty main highway systems. States Pennsylvania Virginia Ohio Indiana Illinois Wyoming Washington have moved to limit funds to defined state networks. leaders urge a constitutional obligation for states to assist counties, with user fees sustaining annual maintenance, asserting motorist taxes supply over $50 million nationwide.
A new danger signal for crossings where three streets meet and trolley lines run is described. The device mounts on the four corners, and when a car nears the crossing the top arm revolves to an outstretched pose while a loud gong sounds. The signal is painted in startling colors to resemble a camouflaged ship.
A recent gift of 100000 will fund improvements on two Nevada Lincoln Highway segments, filling the last gap in the first American transcontinental route. The donor prefers state and federal involvement but provides the funds to present the road as a public education object lesson, highlighting its educative value for the general public.
Muddy roads create dust when dry and wear ruts to dust. A crowned, smooth roadbed prevents standing water and reduces dust and rutting. Better rural schools follow. good roads reflect in better school facilities for country children. Avoid driving on improved highways with exposed tires. cover or remove tugs on bad roads.
Dairy experts urge expanding cheese use in the U S diet noting its high protein content and meatlike nutrition. Government and industry campaigns should emphasize cheese in daily menus, with advertising displays and practical recipes to boost per capita consumption.
A careful inspection of each implement is advised to decide which parts need repair or replacement. Record part names, repair needs, and any new parts to buy, including manufacturer, year bought, and part numbers. Note any tools or factory patterns and order parts early due to dealer stocking.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes old corn on hand as of November 1 at 72,200,000 bushels, about 28 percent of the 2018 crop. A year ago stock was 114,678,000 bushels and the five year average stands at 120,000,000 bushels.
Arrange creeps for lambs in confined lots or corrals with ground grain of wheat or bean placed where the lambs can reach it. This helps young lambs start eating solid food and grow faster, as older sheep interfere less.
Members of the Niobrara County Vy. Fort Bureau are building many pit silos after county agent demonstrations. A silo collar was shown, walls plumbed, cement mixed and applied, a hoist built, and steps to pour the roller were demonstrated, pleasing farm bureau members.
The text discusses barn, stall, and shed arrangements for manure management. It notes lime must be mixed with soil to be effective, as only a small portion goes into solution quickly. It emphasizes practical use of lime in agricultural settings and the need for proper incorporation.
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