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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
3
A cryptic 1920s style guide explains loss of engine compression, its causes, and fixes. It warns about piston ring wear, valve leaks, and head tightening, with notes on kerosene use, oil temperature, and modern piston rings. It stresses careful inspection of cylinders and valves to restore power and prevent leakage.
The article notes brakes squeak when applied as rivet leads wear and strike the drum. It describes components such as rivet heads and ties, indicating wear causes binding and squealing until rivets sink below the tarings.
A Popular Science Monthly note shows a burglar proof auto lock using a hairpin, two brass collar buttons, a thin fiber strip, and a wire. The device slips into the car via small holes and acts as a socket switch, requiring minutes to set up and easy to defeat only by careful removal.
A fragmented narrative contrasts different forms of courage and fear amid threats and danger. It recounts a cautious townsman and a fearless rescuer, then shifts to a dentist scene and a public voice, ending with a geographic note on Chile's nitrate fields along the coastal desert.
The article advises regular inspection of the speedometer drive and Platinum points for cleanliness, lubrication, and function. It suggests monitoring spark plugs, testing for rattling doors, and detecting water in the carburetor as causes of engine issues, plus checking wiring insulation for wear.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Mr Peddie as a pipe organ musician giving recitals and seeking help from fellow organists. A father hopes others can advise on his son who plays the mouth organ in vaudeville. Quotes from Columbia State and Cornell Widow suggest gossip or dialogue about beauty and performance.
A cache of copper cents dating 1817 1818 and 180 were found in an old bank vault flooding the market. The once rare coins lost value as bags of them entered circulation.
A fragment discusses a nickname likening an “idiot inspired” figure to Horace Walpole and Oliver Goldsmith. It recalls a blend of wit and folly shaping this person’s mind and public image, noting how genius and stupidity mingled in his makeup.
Washington dispatch notes the League of Nations attracting attention in the presidential campaign. The council has met in Madrid, London, and San Sebastian, advancing plans for a permanent international court, a transit commission, and naval questions while preparing for a future general conference in Brussels. Prohibition is not a campaign issue. wets seek relief in Congress, but both parties avoid pledges.
A reflection on friendship noting a true friend perceives transient expressions and adapts, knows when to speak or be silent, and sees us truly even when the world errs. Such a friend possesses not only solid character but beauty of character as Stopford Brooke wrote.
Guests lingered with excited children kept awake by stories and prayers. Atty failed to quiet them, promising an orange to the first to go to sleep, while a child cried out in playful defiance and woke again.
A cryptic OCR text announces a gathering of a group including eight horses and 40 men. It mentions organized by a national society or association and notes a convention date of September 28 to be held in Chevetand. The wording is garbled but implies a formal event with a ceremonial or organizational purpose.
The fragment describes efforts to form a Legion post in Canada near Toronto. It mentions former service members and a Mahoney seeking to contact other veterans in the vicinity. Details are unclear and names are partly garbled.
A local American Legion post in SMRAN reports a reduction in debts tied to Indettytnees activities. The meeting on January 7 approved a debt reduction plan led by Hubert HL ends bathonal Hrvieutin, with details about remaining obligations and upcoming fundraising events to cover remaining balances.
The readable fragment references Greek defenders in Gary Indiana and mentions a street scene and an avenue name. Details are fragmentary with multiple garbled terms and missing context, preventing a coherent event or outcome.
A local post in Portland marks plans to bury Harold A. Andrews Post veterans. The frugal drive aims to cover funeral expenses for devoted soldiers, while the exact beneficiaries and details remain unclear.
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