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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
3
Dario Rosta or Resta is described as a speed mania figure confined to racing tricks and an international champion in skating during 1911-12. He advocates sport for sport's sake and cautions against overdoing physical and mental recreation while preferring golf over speed skating.
The text compares hand scraping, oxygen burning, and liquid decarbonizers for cleaning carbon deposits in engines. It notes hand scraping is most reliable for detachable heads, while non removable heads require disassembly. Oxygen method cleans without disassembly, using complete combustion. Liquid decarbonizers lack immediate indication of effectiveness, so bench checks of valve caps help verify thorough cleaning.
The article offers practical tidbits on vehicle upkeep. It advises clearing snow and frost from windshields and using a mix of alcohol and glycerin for polishing. It notes cone clutch slippage remedies with talcum powder when fuller’s earth is unavailable and mentions Nebraska’s automobile usage relative to population.
W A Buck of Kansas State Agricultural College says alcohol is a cheap effective antifreeze for gas engines. Solutions can be home mixed with varying water alcohol ratios to lower freezing points. For zero weather use 75 percent water and 25 percent alcohol, for 10 degrees below use 70/30, and for 20 degrees below use 60/40. radiator should be refreshed with the original strength.
The invention aims to provide vehicle attachment enabling the driver to see following cars. It describes a mechanism connected to a motor vehicle designed for improved rear visibility and awareness of traffic behind the driver. The description appears in Scientific American with inventor R A Pullar of Portland Oregon.
A vehicle front section uses a windshield mounted mirror aligned with a top left corner opening. A transparent disk covers the opening, placing mirror and disk above passengers and driver when seated. The arrangement aims to provide a forward view without obstructing occupants.
Kansas has one motorcar for every seven persons, according to C W Myers motorcar registrar in the secretary of state's office. A total of 188273 cars were registered in the state up to November 1. Also a consumer note suggests using heavier-bodied automobile oil to smooth worn pistons on old cars.
Instruction advises to avoid forcing the nut to pull the bolt when it jams. It recommends using a hammer to drive the bolt fully into place to prevent thread damage. The guidance reflects practical maintenance cautions from an older technical text.
A page on winter packing and summer use of a cold storage plant by W A Radford outlines building principles and pre cooling rooms. It explains differences between ice houses and refrigerators, emphasizes tight roofs, proper drainage, and measures to preserve ice and keep produce in good condition for shipment to buyers.
A detailed guide explains cold storage room sizes and construction. It covers concrete foundations, waterproofing, insulation, and cement floors. The text describes annex packing rooms, ventilation, shading, and material choices to keep ice solid and prevent leaks. It notes annual care and the need for careful packing and weight-keeping practices.
A horn possibly from Bos primigenius or Bos longifrons was unearthed four feet deep in the Leichen seadwater peat by shepherds. A small brown hair patch was reportedly attached, suggesting natural preservation by peat.
In Chicago an apparent neighbor murder case reveals a man Kag Rokawicz confessing after hearing spectral voices he believed urged him to stab Frederick Papke on January 24. Police captain questions the supernatural motive while Rokawicz faces grand jury charges for Papke’s death.
Fred George alias Gruber and Harry Hinton escaped from the Idaho state penitentiary with a 25 foot rope braided from yarn supplied by the Red Cross. George carries a life sentence for murder, while Hinton was serving up to fifteen years for robbery. They lowered themselves from the wall to gain freedom.
Pauline Harris, a Black woman, was trapped in Walton building ninth floor shaft for about 30 minutes. Atlanta firemen policemen and doctors freed her using a crowbar. Her right ear was severed and neck ligaments sprained. she is expected to recover.
California counties formed rural fire companies in partnership with farm bureaus and the U S Forest Service to protect grain fields and farms from fires. About 6,000 volunteers man trailers with extinguishers and water, saving an estimated quarter of a million dollars in a single season across 15,000 square miles. Similar need seen in other states with wood and grass crops, urging broader adoption and continued cooperative organization.
The text argues that success in parcel post arises from specialization rather than continuous supply. Producers can build customers by offering one or two consistent items like butter or eggs and then expand with occasional offerings. Letters to regulars help maintain personal relationships and steady business.
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