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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
6
A long, fragmentary account recounts Captain Stevens and a quest to verify a mysterious African beast. It blends travel lore with Wellsian dinosaur lore, detailing Brontosaurus like giants, stegosaurs and pterodactyls, and ties fossil evidence to African expeditions and the era of reptiles.
A quirky survey notes Hungarians alter names for foreigners and foreigners' names shift in telegrams. It cites Bela Kigaity as Kirally Bein and Harry J Wimpus as Ye ail Hungarians mistake. The piece muses on national name tricks and compares Shakespearean authorship myths to linguistic quirks.
Practical guidance for preventing engine overheating in summer. Covers causes like cooling system leaks, ignition timing, and worn belts. Advises radiator fullness for thermo siphon engines, proper water flow, air supply, and correct spark timing. warns on poor fuel mixture and carbon buildup. Recommends stopping engine to cool and recheck after overheating incidents.
Tim cuts are often given up as hopeless by the car owner, but they can be repaired with a drilled series of holes, waxed lacing, and a patch. The method uses six strands of braided cord threaded through holes on both sides, waxed for waterproofing, with excess cord left to tuck away, and a blowout patch inside the tire to protect the tube.
The illustration presents a simple lever jack to raise a rear wheel of an automobile and hold it with anchor pins sunk into the ground for stability. A belt-driven mechanism from the rear wheel powers the jack, which can be wood or light iron. The lever connects via holes HB, resting on the axle, with pin C adjustable to lift the machine. John D. Lowry wrote the piece in Popular Science Monthly.
A fragmentary automotive column discusses engine misfire causes, air intake and carburetor issues, and the city’s Beptilion system. It notes depreciation peaks in summer, polishing nickel parts with household silver polish, and careful routing of electrical wires. It promotes high grade oil for better lubrication and longer motor part life.
The note highlights slow leaks from dislodged valve rubber tuctions causing core stem depression and leaks misattributed to punctures. It warns to keep spring clips tight to prevent breakage. It advises using chemically pure sulphuric acid and distilled water for electrolyte storage, urges cooling system maintenance, and notes tire fabric can fracture inside the casing without visible outer breaks.
Oregon Highway Engineer Herbert Nunn discusses Pacific coast highway progress from California to Washington. He cites 1,400 mile length with California at 525 miles completed, Oregon about 400 miles contracted, and Washington reaching Seattle next year. He notes 1919 expenditures and bond funds across states, including California's 40 million bond issue and Oregon's available funds.
The note indicates pay around 4.50 with 7.50 for tea. It questions next year’s labor functions, cites improved material conditions, and mentions fixed don on in Oregon. It also references northern California and notes worse transport conditions in Southern California.
The article argues the motortruck became a commercially practical highway freight solution during wartime and remains essential after combat ends. It claims trucks can outperform rail under certain limits, predicting a lasting impact on trade and future freight movements.
War delays roads work. officials urge vigorous resumption of highway construction to reduce shipping costs and speed farm products to market. Observers link states willing to fund highways with farming as a dominant activity. motortruck value aids marketing. U.S. road spending totals 1 026 805 529. New Zealand considers concrete highways over stone fronts. Good roads help equalize farm business across seasons.
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