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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
3
A feature on a Colonial style bungalow with a central entrance, 20 by 44 feet plan, five rooms, living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen with multiple windows, two bedrooms and bath, storage and basement. Advice emphasizes consulting architect contractor or material man, costs vary by locality, movable attic stairs offer space saving.
Workers at the New York state college in Ithaca urge greater use of dairy products to cut household costs. Whole milk skim milk cottage cheese and American cheddar are highlighted as inexpensive protein rich foods aiding child growth and overall nourishment. The article argues dairy foods boost state prosperity by reducing the family budget drain.
A USDA prepared tale recounts a Holstein bull sold to a butcher with no records for his daughters. After 11 daughters freshened at ages two and three, milk output averaged 14 502 pounds and butterfat ST pounds. The bull was dead and his hide had become leather, so the lack of records led to a $5,000 bull selling for $50, highlighting missing data in cattle breeding records.
The discussion argues it is practical to keep a bull until daughters are tested. Associations could have saved that bull. Registration alone does not guarantee production, and dairy bulls should have solid production records to prove merit.
Farm to town transport of cream loses value when cans are exposed to sun. Covering with wet burlap, not expensive jackets, can keep cream cooler by up to twenty degrees during summer hauls. This simple method enhances quality on farms and stations.
The article explains that cows may continue heavy milk flow until calving and neglecting drying them up risks udder injury. It advises stopping grain feed, milking once daily briefly, then increasing intervals to every four or five days until milk flow ceases.
Milking machines are often impracticable not due to the machines themselves but to improper cleaning. During hot weather special care must be given these machines to prevent disease and ensure proper operation.
The article notes that President Roosevelt’s era saw major White House spending, with total costs surpassing 83,400,000 for repairs and refurnishing. It recalls past excessive expenditures, describes plans for expansion and modernization, and mentions the proposed east wing and a redesigned state dining room as part of a new quadrangle and improved facilities.
A printed advice piece suggests young professionals like lawyers and brokers should take up leisure activities such as tennis golf bridge billiards or other games to unwind from work. It cites famous figures including Gladstone Wilson Schwab Cleveland Roosevelt and Morgan to illustrate that even the busy commit time to hobbies and art to stay sharp and avoid burnout.
Electricity powered boilers attract attention in northern Europe for pulp and paper plants with up to 1500 kilowatts output. Steam forms as current passes through water in vertical tubes, with alternating current regulating flow to reach about 0.5 efficiency, claiming one watt yields nearly four pounds of steam in high voltage, coal-scarce settings.
A man in a large sedan explains his car’s power while a joke unfolds on a country road. The narrator and his wife ride in a tiny bus and laugh at the quip about “thirty-nine of the horses” being dead, describing it as the funniest experience.
Insurance firms in Great Britain promote a marriage insure plan paying 2500 pounds at policy end or upon death, plus 400 for each of five children reaching age twelve, distributed as five installments of 100 pounds on birthdays after birth.
The term Methodist was first applied to Charles Wesley, not John Wesley, as a ridicule epithet. Charles, a Oxford student, observed the university method of study and adopted the word, saying it earned him the nickname of Methodist in a letter.
A 1919 road program is urged to prioritize durable construction over quick fixes. Emphasizing cement over concrete foundations for heavy traffic, the piece argues for permanent repairs using stone, tar, and durable binders to withstand trucks and autos, amid wartime material shortages.
A fragmented report notes plans to honor Roosevelt with highways and memorials. It mentions King France christening a street for Wilson and similar moves elsewhere, including Louisiana planning a Victory highway, reflecting public sentiment to name streets after war heroes.
The joint congressional committee report examines road durable class savings for transportation costs. It argues an eight cent annual saving per ton can be achieved when a road is upgraded from dirt, though it notes real estate values and social benefits from the improvement are not included.
Bulletin No 770 from the bureau of markets argues inadequate highways hinder highway transport. It notes the motor truck is still in an experimental stage and calls for better drainage and solid foundations. It also suggests trees along highways improve comfort and appearance plus mulching to retain moisture and keep fruit clean.
Some farmers deliver directly to consumers by motor trucks, selling from the car door in small towns to dealers and buyers. The practice, called car peddling, faces licensing, costs, and competition with co operatives. Growth is regional, limited to areas near markets, towns, and residential central districts, with wholesale price effects and regulatory constraints.
Private employers running large truck fleets are advised to hire ex service drivers trained in wartime automechanics. Col. Arthur Woorts notes these master mechanics and drivers, once rehired through government programs, are ideal for delivery and transportation needs. Government and welfare agencies will coordinate veterans and employment.
A fragment discusses radiator leaks and rust treatment with kerosene, checking wiring and metal contact, using hand pumps before valve attachment, wheel alignment when ties wear, avoiding sand pockets in cylinders, and ensuring radiator filling with engine run to circulate water.
A compact retrospective noting 1898 gasoline at six cents a gallon, New York's first motorcar show in 1900, the debut of the first four cylinder car also in 1900, Barnum & Batley announcing a nationwide exhibit of a horse lean vehicle, a 1808 plant for carriage work, and that in 1806 only four motor cars existed in the United States.
A sheet metal clamp holds a tubular flash light in position to illuminate the work area, freeing the driver from needing a companion to hold the light. Suitable for those who drive alone and need hands free lighting during tire repairs.
An article by P Avery of Garfield, NX describes a flash light clamp using stiff brass or steel for reliability. It notes a springy string weld and a movable clamp angle to fit different positions, promising ease of use for lone drivers in case of trouble.
Guidance on cooling bronze bearings avoid water and use oil to cool hot bearings. Monthly wheel jacking checks advised for smooth running and side pins. Do not fit new spring leaves without resetting springs. Weak valve springs can cause engine trouble and poor operation.
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