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Newspaper
Pendleton Times
Location
Pendleton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
6
Edward Pickard reports Henry Ford plans to run as an independent with electors in every state, potentially forcing a 1924 presidential vote into the House. German and British officials weigh Ruhr crisis compromises as Sabotage and French measures escalate.
The article describes Bulgaria's civil conflict with reserve officers ousting Premier Stamboulisky, his death en route to safety, and a new government led by Alexander Zankoff. It notes fears of wider Balkan flare and possible involvement of Serbia, Greece, Romania, and Moldova in a shifting balance of power amid Franco German tensions over Ruhr and Neuilly commitments.
A London backed group led by Leslie Urquhart and Sherif Bey plans a $10 million joint venture to control Turkish trade, with broad charter powers. The Urquhart banks hold Anatolia railway stakes and prewar Turkish business ties, promising nearly unlimited backing as peace arrives.
The Nebraska State Engineer’s office selects R L Cochran of Lincoln a World War I veteran and University of Nebraska graduate for the post. He trained as a rodman, served as Lincoln county surveyor, was state bridge inspector, deputy state engineer, and later captain of artillery overseas. After discharge he returned to North Platte to reestablish private practice and supervised paving of ninety one blocks.
The national rehabilitation committee of the American Legion proposes a district contest to boost post involvement with disabled veterans. Points would reward hospitalizations, compensation awards, training, insurance reinstatements, training opportunities, and jobs secured for trained veterans. A loving cup would symbolize the department’s appreciation and spur post pride and local efficiency.
American Legion posts in Indianapolis formed a Seventh district team to endow the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Hospital for Crippled Children. At least one auxiliary unit will endow a hospital room as announced by unit officers.
Judge Charles Wilkins of the Common Pleas court awarded Warren American Legion Post 3 and other county posts a total of 57 034.82 dollars as their share of the war chest fund raised for soldiers and sailors. The judgment divided the local fund among the posts in the county.
A lengthy editorial argues pedestrians share blame for many vehicle accidents. It cites New York police data showing drivers responsible in 450 of 3,168 cases and injured persons at fault in 3,709, with many cases undetermined. The piece warns without safety measures, more laws will restrict motoring.
The article warns that faulty engine compression wastes thousands of gallons of gasoline daily. It explains how low speed driving reveals loss of power, causing jerks and higher fuel use, and suggests checking compression by turning the engine by hand and inspecting for uneven piston effort. It also advises valve grinding every 5,000 to 10,000 miles based on conditions.
The article explains that at least 80 percent of motor trouble stems from ignition. It recommends monthly cleaning of the distributor head, inspecting for cracks, and replacing if needed. It notes limited repairs, cautions against emery cloth, and advises oiling distributor shafts through oil holes at intervals.
An article offers practical advice on saving fuel by avoiding engine idle, preventing door slams to protect hinges, keeping engine valves in their original seats, and using newspaper between folding rain curtains to prevent scratching of celluloid lights.
Mrs Spa Hewrtt of Washington DC reports recovery from serious female trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims the product saved her from an operation and restored her health enabling her to resume housework and daily tasks. She invites others to use the testimonial for proof of merit.
The article explains using microscope inspection to view brass grain structure to judge temper and detect stresses that could cause cracks. It notes advances in brass pipe manufacture with consistent alloy, standard temper, and heat treatments to remove dangerous stresses.
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