Naval arms race prompts push for world disarmament
Elmo Scott Watson argues that limiting naval armament could ease global tensions and relieve taxpayer burdens. The piece traces Washington and London efforts from 1921 to 1929, noting proposals for a four-power and five-power framework, the role of the Hoover and MacDonald Dawes talks, and the looming possibility of a new five-power naval conference to reach genuine parity and reduce costs.
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Ambassador Ranks Above Minister In Diplomatic Hierarchy
The article explains that an ambassador is the head of an embassy and represents a sovereign directly to another state, while a minister heads a legation and represents a government through its foreign affairs minister. In practice their duties align, but ambassadors outrank ministers at social and official events.
East African breeders unveil a zebrule beast of burden
In East Africa breeders debut a new hybrid draft animal called a zebrule. The creature combines features of zebras and horses as a potential pack animal for rugged terrain and heavy loads. Their development aims to improve transport in remote regions.
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East Africa
Rabies Transmission Belief Debunked
A belief that rabies can only pass from visibly diseased animals is incorrect. Experts say there is no basis for assuming that a dog bite from a dog that later becomes rabid guarantees infection.
Thackeray quotation on snobbery and pride
A sharp Thackeray line criticizes social snobbery describing those ashamed of poverty and those boastful of wealth as equally snobbish. The epigram contrasts humble origins with ostentatious pedigree.
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Thackeray
Mortality of the Average Automobile Life and Costs
The life of the average automobile is six years and nine months with operating costs of 6.43 cents per mile for a four cylinder and 8.40 cents for a six cylinder, based on 11 000 miles yearly. Maintenance dominates costs, followed by depreciation and gasoline. 17.53 mpg for four cylinder and 13.19 mpg for six cylinder.
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American
Motorists’ Association
Automobile Club of Illinois
United States
Rear Collisions Caused by Locking of Wheels
The article explains rear end crashes result when brakes lock front wheels. A locked front axle prevents steering, causing a straight slide. Releasing brakes the moment the car cannot steer is the safety remedy, as steering may be safer than full stop in some cases.
Automobile Notes and Practical Motoring Tips
Discolored windows can be cleaned with alcohol and paint applied in horizontal strokes to avoid streaks. Chassis lubrication requires correct oil or grease. California leads in cars per capita with one car per two and seven eighths people. Britain taxes by horsepower. over 65 percent have under 14 hp. Brakes should be applied on hills to control speed. Delaying carbon removal harms valves. Pittsburgh enforces an ordinance revoking signboard permits that obstruct traffic view or signals.
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Pittsburgh
Traffic safety crisis cited by American Motorists’ Association
The American Motorists' Association warns that in 1928 nearly 25 000 people were killed and over 700 000 injured due to inadequate handling of motor traffic. The group estimates total economic losses from property destruction and congestion at no less than $2 000 000 annually.
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American Motorists’ Association
Time Saving Valve Adjusting Tool for Overhead Valves
A home made device speeds adjusting overhead valves with slotted bolts and lock nuts. An end wrench fits the lock nut while a bent stock piece, cutter pin and spring hold a screwdriver bit in the slot. The tool tests clearance, changes it, then tightens the nut, saving time in car repairs.
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Popular Science Monthly
Slow Creepers Spoil Summer Holiday Season
Arthur Goulson of the Federal Motor Club criticizes drivers who creep along in traffic during rush hours and on country roads. He says such behavior delays others, tempts speed by those behind them, and often ends in crashes harming the creeper and others.
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Arthur Goulson
Federal Motor Club
Mr. Goulson
Work Out Truck Devices Reduce Steering Effort
French automotive engineers propose devices to ease heavy steering on trucks and buses. They describe using engine vacuum to operate two opposed cylinders linked to the steering, multiplying the driver’s input power and easing wheel turning.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Adverts Says It Relieves Sour Stomach
The ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a quick remedy for sour stomach from overeating or smoking. It claims the preparation alkalinizes acid and sweetens the system, endorsing physician-supported relief for acidity and nicotine effects.
Electrical plow promises crop bounty and soil enrichment
An experimental electrical plow is reported to greatly boost crops by destroying weeds and pests while fixing nitrogen in the soil. It is expected to reduce or replace chemical fertilizer as a modern farming breakthrough.
Why do they always give a shower to a girl who is going to be married
An old custom explained as a quaint tradition symbolizing the start of a new reign for the bride-to-be in Santa Fe Magazine.
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Santa Fe Magazine
Post Office Beard Contest Amid Martial Law
Kaunas postal workers vow to stay unshaven until Prime Minister Valdemaras grants a pay raise. With martial law in place since 1920 after Vilnius fell to Poland, strikes are banned and the beard contest among the postmen amuses the town.
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Kaunas
Lithuania
Valdemaras
Vilma
Wingless chickens sighted as Kansas breed takes wing
A Springfield Sun item notes a Kansas development of a wingless chicken breed. The story quips that future science might tackle a truly worthwhile project and perhaps a chicken without a neck.
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Kansas
Springfield
Frugal Advice Echoes from Franklin on Small Expenses
A historical note highlights Benjamin Franklin's maxim about tight budgeting. It cites caution that small daily costs accumulate, potentially sinking ventures, urging prudent spending and vigilance in finances.
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