Peace and liberty theme in Wilsons Independence Day address
President Wilson at George Washington's tomb declares that the cause of freedom belongs to all mankind and demands final settlement of war aims. He denounces Prussian rulers, calls for a world peace organization, and outlines four aims including ending arbitrary power, territorial questions, equal consent, and a tribunal for disputes. A note on rushing locomotive production follows.
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Mount Vernon
Dent Wilson
George Washington
America
Organization of Peace
Prussia
Addre
Diplomatic Corps
Washington
Runnymede
Virginia
Peo
United States
New Name Proposed for Belleau Wood by French Allies
On July 3, amid Allied celebration, France to rename Bois de Belleau to Bois de la Brigade Americaine honoring American sacrifices. French generals who witnessed the Second Battle of the Marne recommend the change. The wooded site stands as a symbol of U S sacrifice and solidarity on the French front.
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Belleau Wood
America
France
United States
Bois de
Belleau
Bois de la Brigade
Americaine
Marne
Jp to unite couple sparks a dental pain and a wry charge
A country justice of the peace, strained by an aching tooth, officiates at a Tural marriage. The groom refuses a kiss, the justice jests he’ll bill half the usual fee. Across a string of jokes a witty column mocks everyday blunders and social quirks with puns and sly portraits of couples, debt collectors, and domestic foibles.
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Tural
Coasting and braking guidelines for safer driving
A detailed manual style note urges using engine braking and light pedal pressure to stop, warns against overusing the foot brake, explains drum and tire wear risks, and covers brake cooling, lubrication, testing, and adjustment procedures for safer operation on level roads and hills.
Care and maintenance tips for old car service rules
A dated list emphasizes regular vehicle upkeep including battery checks biweekly, grease cups every 100 miles, weekly oiling of springs and fuel line checks, kerosene crankcase wash every 500 miles, grease for universal joints and driveline at 1,000 miles, spark plugs and carbon removal on schedule, valve grinding and piston rings intervals, wheel alignment, circulating water, bearing inspection, fuel system cleaning, self starter and steering checks, brake testing, and general lubrication practices reflects old mechanical reliability guidance.
Lubricant for auto bolts and oil cups method
A Popular Science Monthly note explains that hard oil used to lubricate automobile spring bolts can dry in tiny feed holes, causing wear. It proposes drilling a hole into the cap area to pour thin oil, then turning the cap halfway to seal, enabling continuous lubrication at bearing surfaces.
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hale—Ouis Reynolds
Popular Science Monthly
Glasses in proper places for diffusing lights
Many light diffusing devices rely on a fixed position to work. Vibration can loosen the glasses in their rims causing the lens to creep and lose diffusion. Some glasses have anchoring mechanisms while others do not, leaving the owner to ensure correct placement. Screws with lock washers help secure them.
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Russia
Mud hole recovery strain on rear axle gear
The most severe strain on a rear axle or driving gear occurs when attempting to back out of a mud hole and then plunge forward on low gear.
Care of the Valve and Emergency Carbon Brushes
Care of the valve warns never to leave a tire valve uncovered and to cap it with rag or rubber if the cap is missing. Dirt in the valve stem risks leaks. The article notes that small pocket lamp battery carbon brushes can be trimmed to create temporary replacements for worn magneto brushes.
Passing Safety Guidance for Overtaking on Roads
Advice warns to pass only when clear and to leave at least 75 feet between vehicles. Do not attempt to pass if another car is closing from behind or there is no clear view ahead.
Accuracy Quest in U S Crop Reports Reveals Secrecy
The article outlines how the United States Department of Agriculture safeguards crop reports from premature release. It details the locked rooms, scheduled release days, and nationwide network of field agents and reporters ensuring confidential data does not reach markets or the public early.
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United States Department of Agrica
Crop reporting board seals data before release
The crop reporting board and its members are kept under lock with phones cut and guards at doors until the official report is issued. Each member submits independent estimates which are compared and reconciled to form the final figure. The board claims superior data and strict legal penalties prohibit advance speculation or release of information.
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Crop Reporting Board
Wata
Accuracy of Crop Report Adds Wheat Threshing Data
The department of agriculture will add wheat to crops routinely checked. Threshermen must report to the bureau of markets the amount thrashed and the acreage of production.
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Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Department
No Open House for Rats at Large Department Store
A large eastern city department store learned a costly lesson on ventilation and rats. After months of trapping, the building was made rat-proof but later rats returned via a basement door left open by the night watchman for ventilation. The Agriculture Department advises preventing entry with a 3 foot high sheet and smooth metal sides to block footholds, since rats cannot climb smooth barriers.
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Bureau of Biological Survey
Department of Agriculture
Packing Fruit for Market
Packing fruit for sale highlights the impact of clean packages and professional packing on market value. Western Pacific fruit, carefully sorted and attractively packed, can command higher prices, influencing Eastern and Western growers to adopt similar practices to improve appeal and profits.
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Paddle Coast
Central
Clover Hay Curing and Storage Value Questioned
A note on Clover hay quality stresses palatability and nutrition, with modern equipment deemed essential. The fragment mentions farm considerations and storage practices as key to hay value.
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Railroad Administration
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Grace
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United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
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