Rickenbacker, America's Ace of Aces and Hero of War
Captain Rickenbacker, famed American air ace, credited with twenty six German planes in aviation records. He led the 94th pursuit squadron, later joined the Army of Occupation, and earned the DSM with four oak leaves plus Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honor. He plans to return to auto racing in 1919, expected to boost the sport’s postwar boom.
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America
Edward Victor Rickenbacker
Rickenbacker
Ines
Rick
94Th Aero
First Army
Third Army
Army of Occupation
France
Pershing
Clutch Mechanism by E R Martino Demonstrated
A historical note describes a foot operated car clutch linked to the shifting gear mechanism. The device uses a pivoted tubular lever and an elbow rod to keep the clutch out during gear changes, with a spring returning it to engagement. An adjustable speed control shifts the hollow lever, while a cautions line warns about hose connections wear.
Mechanism of Vehicle Gear Reversal Described
The passage explains an arm on a shaft linked by a lever to speed gears. Releasing the pedal engages the clutch and shifts forward or backward as needed. To reverse, depress the pedal and move it left and forward.
Inspect Rubber Water Connections In Radiator System
The article warns car owners to inspect rubber hose connections in the water circulation system for obstructions caused by softened interiors from glycerine mixtures or radiator dope. Loose rubber fragments can block narrow passages, reducing cooling water flow. remove and examine any soft or swollen fittings and test passage for obstructions.
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Scientific American
Hood Finishes Fade on Cars and How to Fix It
Many car owners report hood finishes dulling while the rest of the body stays shiny. Heat from the engine causes the dullness, and washing a hot hood worsens it. A simple home fix is lining the hood with sheet asbestos, a cheap material, with the work doable by the owner.
Car maintenance note on spark and throttle lever care
The owner should periodically squirt oil around the spark and throttle lever connections. Oil running down the post prevents lever rods from freezing and ensures movement. The hole above the running board apron must be bored with a power drill to avoid unsightly scars from a hand drill.
Design Friendly Bungalow Plans by William A. Radford
William A. Radford offers free advice on bungalow design and construction in a Chicago based column. The piece describes a compact single story plan with living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, a large bathroom and ample closet space, plus a terrace and porch options. It notes adaptability to exposure, growth potential, and strong demand as home building recovers.
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William A. Radford
Prairi Avenue
Chicago
Til
Bungalow Shown As Ideal Home For Small Families
A feature on the modern bungalow describes it as an affordable, attractive and comfortable home. An illustration and floor plan highlight a 35 by 32 foot house with a 30 by 97 foot terrace, a welcoming living room and practical layout designed for long term family living.
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Ian Belt
Camels in War and Domestic Vignettes Split
A fragmentary news style piece moves from a domestic scene with a new maid sewing and a family dinner to a captioned note on camels in war. It describes a spy on a camel among acacia trees and notes camels’ endurance and load capacity. The text also hints at a cartoonish exchange about art commissions and a dining room lake concept.
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John
Albatross Toothpicks Bequested to Hollister Sons
Englishman sabel Hollister left his sons a curious legacy a set of albatross toothpicks saying they might never need a dentist chair. The odd bequest raises questions about the late man and his eccentric wishes.
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Sabel Hollister
Lucky Shamrock Brings Father Son Reunion on St Patrick Day
Danny Malloy, selling papers in a city crowd, finds a green shamrock watch charm he had promised to guard. A stranger later reveals himself as his father, reuniting the family and honoring his late mother Eileen’s tale. The charm becomes a symbol of forgiveness and a vow to safeguard their bond.
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Danny
Danny Darlin
Danny Malloy
Erin
Pat
Stitn
Lid
Enra
Mother
St. Patrick's Day
Shamrock
Eileen
Eileen Malloy
Lad
Dan
Jeter
Mare
Dray
Pather
Denny
Ireland Round Towers Built by Druids and Churches
The article describes Ireland's round towers, their purpose as watch towers and refuges, their architectural features such as ground doors and upper entrances, and notes about restoration. It mentions about eighty towers remaining, likely built between the ninth and thirteenth centuries, with religious settlements near towers at monastic sites like Monasterboice and Clonmacnoise.
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Ireland
Learning Inn
England
Monasterbolce
Clonmacnoise
Ireland's Harp and Its Timeless Irish Image
The harp has long been tied to Irish music and national symbols as a historic emblem. Despite its ancient origin and current rarity in Ireland, the association endures, echoing Tara’s halls and past glories through the ages.
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Ireland
Tara
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Captain Rickenbacker
Automobile Men
Capt
E. R. Martino
ICS
Datha
ACL
St. Patrick
Apostle
Beatrice Ode
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Mallway
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