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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
7
The article, by William A. Radford, presents a modern house design featuring seven well arranged rooms including a parlor and garage. It emphasizes ease of care, interior layout, fire place, ample storage, and practical exterior with stucco accents, aiming at comfortable, economical family living.
Fragmented account describes a regiment shifting from sea to frontline duties amid confusing battlefield terms. It mentions Gert Ths, IMT docks, and a command moment, with leaders and units adjusting to direct front engagement as tension rises and Allied operations unfold.
An experimental contrivance enables rapid engine cleaning using kerosene spray. A foot pump or air pressure injects spray from a copper aspirator through a tank to reach carburetor areas and pump housing, removing grease and dirt. The device claims to save time and money for both public and home garages, with simple storage when not in use.
Safety guidelines warn drivers about not speeding around curbs or rough paths and avoiding sudden braking except in emergencies. It cautions against shifting into reverse on the move and keeping the clutch engaged, mastering driving before using crowded streets, and starting with the transmission in gear.
To guard against gritty substances dust the reflectors carefully with a small feather duster or soft cotton. Wet absorbent cotton with grain alcohol and wipe the reflector from the bulb socket outward then dry with clean cotton.
A description of braking on descent in steep hills notes that when wheels lock the car skids. It recommends using cross chains on every wheel and a transmission brake as the best method to control speed and prevent slipping.
Oil level too low leads to rear axle oil seepage and brake band wear. Use ordinary vaseline to coat battery terminals. Drive using tower gears to avoid stalling. Broken flywheel teeth can be repaired by careful reshaping. Worn pistons cause engine knocking after long use. Any tire abuse harms performance including soft spots and dented beads.
The report notes vibration risks from a new engine mounting arrangement. It suggests installing nine studs from the brace to the engine frame to the instrument panel to relieve strain on the intake pipe and improve stability.
The text discusses wheel bearing lubrication using a suitable grease, safe tire inflation, and general care for gasoline storage. It warns that proper bearing lubrication, not a single grease type, prevents wear. It advises starting a car in a steady manner, adjusting throttle, and maintaining correct air pressure.
Washington reports tests of a war era geophone show it can hear and interpret sounds through earth, detect human voice up to 150 feet away, and distinguish coal mine sounds through 800 feet of coal. Officials say greatest value lies in rescue work, locating entombed miners swiftly.
Historical report details geophone tests detecting sounds through earth up to 1,500 feet in mined areas and 2,000 feet through coal. It notes locating tunnel misalignment, fire sources, water leaks, and drill-hole guidance, with practical uses for mine safety and municipal utilities. Entities include Pittsburgh district observations and water department efforts.
In New York a woman famed as the homeliest in the world recalls a life untouched by Easter hats and dances. She says love, family, and humanity outshine appearance and urges others to value inner beauty. Her husband never saw her as she is now, and two memories, including their children, keep her hopeful.
View of the Edith Cavell memorial in London shows scaffolding being removed while the nurse statue remains veiled awaiting unveiling. The scene captures the ongoing preparation for a commemorative tribute to the famed nurse.
Surprising Alliance described as Miss Alice Prince of Alexandrian Virginia eloped with a blind man, later living at a visit. The narrative recalls Hon. Raboer and Helen Ketter as notable blind figures. the story touches on education at Columbia and a police auction incident linked to a former Miss Prince.
The American naval department begins exhuming bodies of United States marines and sailors who died outside battle zones in France. About 600 Navy men lie buried there with 400 to be sent home, while 200 flag draped coffins at Brest await shipment. exhumations will continue next November for more than 6,000 Marines who died in battle zones.
When prohibition began Mr. B. J. McMullin a Philadelphia artist found an antique cellarette and converted it into a talking machine. He fitted phonograph parts and now dispenses jazzy grand opera music instead of wine to guests.
A fragmentary line hints at a romantic plot centered on instant affection. The readable text suggests a story about attraction and evolving relationship, likely a feature or column note in a local paper. Further context would clarify participants, setting, and outcome.
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