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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
8
In a Current History Magazine note the Sun Spot Cycle is explained as two magnetic vortices crossing the sun’s disk with opposite polarity. The cycle length is twice the 11 plus year figure, featuring two maxima and minima rather than one.
A burned out fuse in a car can be temporarily repaired with tinfoil carried in a roadside kit. Wrap the fuse with one or two layers of foil and reinsert, but avoid overwrapping to prevent wiring damage from overload.
An Oregon rancher adapted removable grouters for rear truck wheels to prevent slippage when hauling from soft ground. Made from angle iron pieces bolted together, the devices resemble tractor grouters and fit to the wheel to improve traction.
An old engine overheats due to poor compression causing carbon buildup and preignition. Lime and rust in the water jacket and radiator hinder cooling, leading to higher operating temperatures.
A quirky courtroom vignette centers on a defendant who declares he cannot explain his arrest for taking a handful of peanuts. The magistrate presses for purpose while the accused claims he is impersonating an officer, highlighting the oddities of a minor crime case.
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