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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
7
Auto lighting maintenance is explained with practical checks for insulation, battery hydrometers, ammeters, and proper bulb usage. Regular tests cover generator charging, avoiding shorts, keeping terminals greased, and carrying a spare bulbs kit for reliable night driving.
Instructions warn to keep extra fuses and know fuse locations for all lamp sets. By turning on all lights and pulling fuses one by one, best identify short circuits before replacement to avoid burning out fuses quickly.
In cars, straps on doors that prevent overopening often snag in the door crack during closure. A small coil spring attached at the strap center and fastened to the body end solves this nuisance by guiding the strap smoothly.
A compact study guide for the June 1 Sunday School lesson by Rev. F P Fitzwater, outlining Hebrews chapters 11 and 12. It presents the nature of faith, its present and future power, and the triumphs of faith by Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Christ, with practical calls to lay aside weights and run the race looking unto Jesus.
A Chicago man attempted to lock a car using a steel clamp secured around a tire and rim, but the device was ineffective at preventing theft. Police are reviewing the incident and warning vehicle owners about temporary securing methods.
A long projection strikes the road as the wheel turns out causing a violent trip and making steering nearly impossible by throwing the front wheels to one side while the car is driven.
The vacuum fuel feed tank should be cleaned at least every three months. Remove the top and lift out the inner vacuum chamber to access the lower chamber. Clear out all dirt from the lower area to ensure proper operation and prevent buildup.
A historical snippet advises rubbing the mohatr top with boiled Haseed oil to achieve practical waterproofing. The entry mentions that leakage is a difficulty and offers this oil treatment as a remedy. The guidance reflects period craft knowledge and materials used.
The report discusses regions suited to truck farming and dairying, noting transport costs, load profitability, and the advantage of speed for perishables. It warns against empty back hauls, cites competition with rail, and stresses good roads as essential to viable motortruck service and profit.
A dated guide extols sun as disinfectant and describes hearty breakfast ideas. It outlines fruit and cereal emphasis, whole wheat bread, eggs, omelets, hash, toast, and meat options. It includes recipes for muffins and baked omelets, plus salads, soups, and desserts with practical kitchen tips.
A historical oddities piece discusses car performance issues, draw bar horsepower, and farm ownership of automobiles. It juxtaposes farmer mobility with political and social references, noting engine choke limits and the idea of government and industry influence. The text mixes aphorisms about resilience and modernization with economic concerns such as feed costs and artificial measures.
Trade briefs note US and Canada land areas and daily output figures for news print and pulps. A China egg preserving plant with 900000 egg daily capacity is mentioned amid a string of market chatter.
The item cites comedic banter between Nerd and Magnell with a quip about asking Miss Heavy to dance when space on the floor was tight. The exchange features a punchy line about a “¢at” and references a London answer, a weary mood, and a medical student discussing an appendicitis lecturer later in the day.
A recreated set of sewing and home care instructions covers embroidery on pillowcases, turning worn skirts, sewing with taffeta China silk and heavy fabrics, sharpening scissors, stitching seams, preventing finger pricks, freshening Oriental rugs, and fashion notes on waistcoats and Belgian blue fabrics. It blends practical how tos with period detail for needlework and garment care.
A vintage guide urges mothers to cultivate neatness in children’s frocks through careful selection. It describes two simple dress styles with features like embroidery, satin ribbons, and beadwork, and offers practical tips for sewing and finishing touches to ensure refined appearance.
The sunnier drew, whether of sie or cotton, has a sash in wide or narrow ribbon or soft crushed satin. It may appear as chiffon streamers or a bow made from the dress material, shaping the outfit with flexible style.
A columnist advises packing away winter clothes using lavender flowers instead of camphor balls to avoid odor. Lavender offers a pleasant aroma and compares favorably with sachets. The note contrasts old fashioned camphor with lavender for clothing, bedding, and moth prevention.
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