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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1931
Page
7
Practical steps to prepare a car for winter driving. Includes tightening gland nuts, using water proof grease, proper packing for pumps, choosing grease with a tallow base, and the importance of oil changes and cleaning the carburetor bowl to prevent water freezing and dust causing needle valve issues. Emphasizes checking seals, packing, and using lighter greases in transmission and differential.
Benjamin Miller, described as a circus follower, was sentenced to two years in the House of Correction by Judge Arthur D. Willard after being convicted weeks earlier of statutory breaking and larceny at the South Market street residence of Afr. and Mrs. Franklin Notussiz. The items stolen totaled about $17. Auto show dates note New York show January 9 to 16 and Chicago show January 9 to February 6.
A garbled late 19th century-style note warns road users toward the southbound lane about potential dangers. It mentions speeds, drag racing and the risk of mishaps on a stretch of highway with regulatory oversight unclear.
Yorktown Va October 16 thousands gathered for the four day sesqui centennial of the American Revolution battle. Lord Cornwallis descendants and Major Rockami beau attended the bust dedication as the British flag was raised. Maryland officials led by Gov. Ritchie sailed to Yorktown for the celebrations.
Chicago officials of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad face choosing a new locomotive whistle to warn motorists yet soothe families along the right of way. A committee tested chimes and a tenor whistle but opinions varied and no decision was made, with another audition planned.
On long cruise, the Akron airship begins a 45 hour test flight covering about 2000 miles aimed at completing 160 hours of government required testing before acceptance by the U S Navy. Officers say the trip serves as the final test before ownership transfer and the craft heads toward Akron Airport for a scheduled return Sunday. Route details depend on weather.
In Harrebucy Pa on October 16 Eric Gugler New York artist wrote a 30000 word tabloid history on the semi circle wall of the Educational Building Forum. It covers ancient to August 1614 with maps and diagrams depicting Egyptian Babylonian Chaldean Greco Roman Chinese Aryan Indian Japanese Korean Mongolian Early Turkish and Muslim cultures across a 35 by 20 foot wall. The seas appear in black and land in warm tans pinks and greens.
A fragmented clipping notes over 1000 stars and a Greek view tied to laying up Old Ironsides in November. It mentions a campaign support for President Hooters and a New York Sesquicentennial event. A class was planned for an exhibition after restoration, funded by contributions from local schoolchildren.
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