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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
3
Motor authority warns of oil loss and engine damage from loose pistons and rings. Well fitted piston rings and scraper rings reduce oil entering cylinders. Avoid excessive oil in crank cases and transmissions, use correct lubricants, monitor oil levels, and prevent leaks to curb waste.
When cross pieces of an anti skid chain break and strike the fender it is poor practice to wire the broken pieces across the tire. Wires worn through quickly. A more permanent repair is securing wiring under the fence to hold the broken pieces in place.
In older cars the radius rod links take drive and use a ball and socket joint at the forward end with a pin at the rear. The joint is exposed to dirt and wear, causing noise. A wedge of steels between the rod end and axle housing can secure a lasting fix. New bushings wear out quickly.
A four inch long steel wedge one half inch wide tapers to about one eighth inch is driven into the joint between the rod end and the axle housing to take up wear and prevent rattle. Size varies with conditions and may be held by a coil spring and cotter, as described by Avery in Popular Science Monthly.
Guidance on protecting water cooled engines in cold weather by draining the system overnight or during long idle periods. Suggests running engine to expel water and using nonfreezing solution if used heavily. Recommends denatured alcohol mixtures with freezing points depending on concentration.
Grease cups on the universalsand and similar locations tend to loosen under centrifugal force. In frequent trouble cases, after screwing the cups into place they should be set by means of a center punch to secure them.
A motor truck expert argues two ton trucks in short haul freight save steel by replacing freight cars. He calculates a truck uses 1.5 tons steel versus 25 tons for a car, and cites per truck ton mile savings plus locomotive and tender requirements. Extrapolating to 200,000 trucks, steel savings surpass a million tons.
The piece advises substituting a blue bulb for a clear dash lamp to reduce glare while keeping instrument illumination. It recommends sliding spark plugs into rubber hose sections as guards during transport to prevent damage, and notes the invention of hydraulic brakes for automobiles by an Englishman with many diamonds claimed to be hydraulic brakes.
A design article by William A. Radford explains building a low cost poultry house on a curtain front plan using packing boxes and simple lumber. It emphasizes ventilation, sun exposure, and practical details to keep a small flock productive while utilizing scraps and in-town settings.
Practical advice on raising chickens at home, emphasizing fresh eggs, lesser nuisance, and cost saving. Guidance covers flock size, mating decisions, housing design, cleanliness, odor control, and winter coop construction for farms, villages, and suburbs.
In Bruges Belgium the chapel of the Holy Blood recalls a legend of Theodoric the crusader who supposedly brought drops of Christ’s blood from Jerusalem. The Church of Saint Sang and its tiny oratory attest to that old belief among locals.
A rare sighting of snowy owls is reported as Arctic visitors, with only four prior visitations recorded in the nation’s ornithological history. The article emphasizes the beauty of the birds and marks a significant addition to local wildlife records.
A fragmented reminiscence honors Victor Vietor a Seventh Legionnaire killed at post after a life of courage. It recalls his Morocco and Tonkin honors his kindness in marches and trenches and the glory of his military medal. The piece blends battlefield tribute with wry Paris Boulevard humor as a final salute.
A steel Indle seven inches long, said to have been used by Tidians in melting Tend for bullets years ago, was found embedded in the heart of a red air tree sawed for firewood at South Altoona Pennsylvania. Tree rings suggest it is over a century old. The Indle, described as cimronal steel, is believed to have been driven into the sapling long ago.
A meandering mendicant Marmaduke appeals to a suspicious woman with a pointed nose and drooped chin seeking aid for a poor feller victim of circumstances. The scene hinges on a tense exchange and implied hardship.
An unreadable snippet from The Query Department suggests a discussion about the leaning Tower of Pisa and a misquoted line about footing the “tend.” The fragment hints at a playful language trap or misprint rather than a full news item. No clear dates, names, or events are readable.
Farmers learn parcel post marketing via friends and advertising. Emphasizes short ads with prices and farm name, use of circulars or bulletin boards, personal canvassing, and clearly labeled parcels. Stresses honesty, prompt correspondence, proper grading, and meeting consumer needs for repeat business.
Housewives favor direct dealings with nearby farmers within 130 miles of Ettles to obtain fresh Med grate produce. Farmers use parcel post to ship, maintaining quality, safe packaging, prompt delivery, and reliable engagements. The USDA Farmers Bulletin 922 offers methods to attract customers and proper business forms for such ventures.
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