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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
7
Flying ace recalls a perilous chase over Metz in 1918 memorably near death. He pursued Ed Rickenbacker and two Albatross aircraft, engaged in a high speed tail chase, suffered a wing collapse, then miraculously regained control and landed safely at the French field.
A Chicago Motor Club bulletin on winter car care recommends using fuels with easy starting qualities and adjusting the carburetor by a capable mechanic. Use thinner winter lubricants, avoid overuse of the choke, and rely on the crank if the starter stalls to save the battery. Check oil grades with the car’s agency and avoid trusting all stations to know the correct oil.
Jimmy Collins, first baseman, promoted from Rochester to succeed Bottomley of the Cards. He began with Johnstown in the Middle Atlantic league, alongside Joe Cronin of Washington, Eddie Montague of Cleveland, and Jose Olivares of Louisville.
A roundup of sport items notes recent developments in tennis on skates, boxing upsets, NCSU sophomores on court, Dartmouth rowing plans, varsity costs, and team rosters. Mentions Yvy Cobb’s 1905 purchase, Tris Speaker’s 1907 outlay, German skiing growth, Stanford and Dartmouth fall meeting, Notre Dame’s Tommy Yarr, Alabama graduation losses, Ralph Cairney multi sport letters, Phil Scott’s return, Harvard coaching, Michigan victory, world wrestling claim, Fordham coach Cavanagh, Bill Werber MVP, Navy Army football relations, 1930s golf opens, Babe Ruth pitching, Knute Rockne on the bench, and Pacific Coast League attendance cuts.
Cornell outlines the 1931 rowing season led by Graduate Manager Romeyn Berry with three crews from the Intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie last June to race on Lake Cayuga May 23. The Spring Day regatta May 28 features Cornell against Syracuse MIT and Harvard, with junior and freshman crews in most cases. Before Spring Day, Cornell will race Yale and Princeton for the Carnegie cup at Derby May 16, and will again participate in the Poughkeepsie regatta.
Popular Mechanics Magazine explains a device with a denatured alcohol tank mounted on the windshield frame and a tube to the area above the wiper. A small valve controls flow so alcohol coats the glass to prevent ice formation, using spring clips for easy removal and refilling.
An engineering bulletin says misfiring and bucking blamed on carburetors often come from improper spark plug gaps or worn points. Before adjusting a carburetor on high compression engines, ensure plug gap is 0.20 inch or less and distributor points are filed and gapped 0.15 to 0.22 inch. Dirty plugs also cause carb issues. clean plugs by soaking and scrubbing as described.
The piece lauds Jim Lindsey, Cardinals relief pitcher, noting his pitching could have changed the World Series outcome. It contrasts his work with stars Hal Jahar, Haines, Grimes, and Earnshaw and suggests kinder rates or better breaks might have made him a hero.
The article explains engine stalling from an overrich mixture caused by a sticking choke valve. It advises checking choke control hardware, ensuring the choke valve stays fully open in running position, and inspecting wire connections for secure fittings to prevent rich mixtures.
Star forward John Bugs Bonner of Temple University continues to pile up points after playing and scoring in 146 consecutive games over seven seasons. He has totaled 2,596 points, averaging about 370 per season, andLettered in baseball boxing and football.
An important matter with wire wheels is spoke tension. All spokes should have the same tension for the wheel to run true. Test by tapping spokes. each should emit the same note. If there are varying pitches, adjust until all spokes sound in tune.
Coach Ed Kennedy hopes to field the strongest Columbia Intercollegiate Swimming Association team yet, but eligibility woes mount. Star Ray Ruddy has paused competition to focus on studies, while Whitey Dolgos works to qualify by February second term. Two others Johnny Rae and Lou Wimmer face bar limits until February 1931.
A column notes drivers should check level ground when measuring oil, test headlights by reflection, and listen for clutch coasting noise as wear hints. It cites that 49.8 percent of 4,794,895 cars replaced worn-out vehicles last year and compares the 1914 purchasing power of the automobile dollar to the cost of living dollar.
Nevada poultry men in several counties join with the agricultural extension service to launch a grow healthy chicks project. Prof. W. E. Scott says the program focuses on clean chicks, brooders, yards, feed, and management to reduce infant mortality and increase future egg production.
A 200 egg per year hen requires four pounds of oyster shells or limestone daily to maintain strong shells. Vitamin D from sun or cod liver oil aids calcium assimilation. Nineteen minerals balance a high producing flock. without them eggs suffer in quality and quantity. Poultrymen must be mineral experts to supply top grade eggs.
A peculiar mold grows on egg shells during shipment and cold storage, causing heavy losses. The mold appears on the shell's exterior, unsightliness lowers market value, and it soon penetrates the shell, spoiling interior surfaces and flavor. Elimination comes from using well seasoned crates.
Dr. C. C. Lipp of South Dakota State College urges thorough disinfection of incubators and trays before hatching. He recommends a carbolic acid solution of 12 tablespoonfuls per gallon of water and stresses early application to prevent bacillary white diarrhea in young chicks.
Ducks and turkeys can hatch eggs in incubators by following the machine’s instructions. Turkey eggs are usually hatched under hens, as it provides natural brooding and reduces risk. A starter poult feed can be stale bread soaked in milk, squeezed nearly dry.
The poultry house must exclude outside moisture and vent moisture from droppings and respiration while allowing abundant fresh air without a draft. This led to the development of the open-front straw-loft Missouri poultry house.
An old advertisement extols Castoria as the remedy for fretful irritable children who cannot play or sleep. It promises gentle, harmless relief with a few drops restoring comfort and quick restful sleep, urging parents to keep the preparation on hand and use it daily.
A critique of personality cults and salesmanship courses surfacing in modern life. The piece contrasts synthetic charm with genuine crankiness and notes a New York University program aiming to teach young businesspeople charisma. It also references farm life and shifting attitudes toward new-fangled structures in a rural setting.
In quake hit region east of Naples a reconstruction boom brings new multi room homes. Peasants resist the change clinging to centuries old trad itions and unsanitary living habits despite improved housing.
The St. Peter and Nicholas church in Dortmund Germany features a reinforced concrete skeleton with colorful glass walls. Its glass construction creates a brilliant evening display when lit, with a 170 foot illuminated tower rising above the church portal.
A Vancouver Province note highlights a quip about writing a book quickly yet taking years to sell. The critic suggests slower writing might speed sales, illustrating publishing frustrations and timing dynamics in the industry.
Tas responds that his son has business training and is described as a fault golfer in a terse, quizzical exchange. The remark hints at a humorous misstatement rather than a factual career label.
An old Bayer Aspirin advertisement urges quick relief for headaches and many pains. It promotes consulting a doctor for underlying causes while praising aspirin as safe and effective for rheumatic pain neuritis and menstrual discomfort.
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