OX ROOM HOUSE MAKES COZY HOME
William A. Radford profiles a practical six room frame house designed for the average family. The illustration shows a 22 by 20 foot footprint with a full basement and balcony porch. Costs vary by locality. lenders and contractors can aid, with plans and plans.
Dad and his restless family amid quiet disappointment
A narrative portrait of a prosperous father facing emotional distance at home while paying for education, social status, and comfortable comforts for his wife and three children. The piece explores unfulfilled happiness, family dynamics, and the mismatch between vocation and personal need within a midwestern household.
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Troubles Have Their Uses
A reflection on how care and anxiety temper character, suggesting that enduring hardship builds life poise patience endurance and courage, which the writer deems finer and more splendid than ease. The passage frames difficulties as constructive forces shaping personal growth.
Reconstruction Helps Return Soldiers Repair Cars
Col. Arthur Woods urges employing ex service men for reconstruction work as a patriotic postwar measure. Restore your car with minor repairs and a fresh coat of paint to boost performance and longevity amid rising costs for paints and parts.
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Helps Pay for Good Roads and Motor Vehicle Revenues
United States agriculture department notes rising motorcar registrations from 1906 to 1918. Registrations grew from about 48 000 cars with 19000 revenue to larger totals, with a share directed to road work and transfer of funds to state highway departments. Also mentions upholstery trapping dust from Tufts or studded fabric.
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Auto Driving Don’ts For Inexperienced Operators
The notes warn beginners about gear shifting errors such as missing the reverse position, delaying shifts while the car moves forward, and attempting higher to lower gear changes without sufficient speed or stop. It stresses smooth transitions and avoiding rushed or late shifts to prevent mechanical issues.
Mulford: Early 20th Century Racing Star and Skillful Driver
Ralph Mulford rose to fame by winning the 110 road racing championship and capturing the Vanderbilt Cup. He also placed in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway events, excelled in crowd speedway racing, and faced tough finishes in early American speed competitions. The piece notes his driving skill, self-starter usage, and automotive era context.
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Edward Rickenbmeker
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Motor trucks and trailers boost farm efficiency and profits
Power Farming notes farmers buy motor trucks in large numbers for economical performance and high returns. The trailer behind the truck extends market reach and area productivity, making trucks essential for favorable roads. Caution warns against overloading when road conditions are poor to avoid economic punishment to the truck.
Cause of undue tire wear from misaligned wheels
The article explains that wheels out of alignment or improperly mounted rims cause excessive tread wear and noise. A loose rim may squeak or click, sometimes masked by dirt or stones. Misaligned pulleys can make the fan belt repeatedly fly off, raising suspicion of alignment issues.
Home storage extends garden usefulness through winter
Agricultural guidance describes methods to protect crops from frost. Tomatoes stored under cover ripen at about 50 to 60 degrees, while green fruit can ripen in cellars or cold frames. Ears of corn, beans, and peas are preserved by hanging, curing, or drying, with pits or mounds for root vegetables like potatoes beets carrots turnips and cabbage. The bulletin outlines practical cellar and earth-pit storage techniques, ventilation, and coverage to maintain quality through cold weather.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Weath Bureau
Get Ahead of Jack Frost Thwarting Early Frost Damage
The article argues a careful garden plan can delay frost impact, extending summer crops by several weeks. It notes previous spring through fall effort has paid off and suggests continuing care to harvest fresh vegetables as frost approaches.
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