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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
7
A dated social column argues women drive men to brighter attire while reducing discretion. It cites war influence, royal taste, foreign fashions, youth opinion, advertising, and women’s empowerment as factors shaping male dress.
The piece argues that stupidity lies in assuming knowledge one does not possess. It cites educated Europeans presuming US influence, German views on Ireland, and belief in scientific hypotheses as facts. As new theories emerge, they adopt them without learning from prior errors, forgetting initial mistakes and lessons.
A writer decries British insults and calls for pride in pure English heritage emphasizing England's parliamentary roots, language, laws, and virtues. He rejects hyphenated or mixed identities and proclaims ancestral lineage tracing to centuries of English bloodline, with humor about Viking origins and heraldic recognition.
The author laments the mismatch between winning at all costs and fairness. He argues young players will play with heart and soul, determined to win, and urges a mindset where sportsmanship transcends rules and regulations.
The piece argues poetry cannot be tied to soil or city alone, and that immigrant voices reveal authentic American lyricism. It praises the alien contributor who becomes American through song, urging gratitude for diverse national notes. A separate note discusses perpetual striving, labor value, and national character. Also mentions fabric testing and public protection by manufacturers.
An older piece warns against maverick battery treatments sold as mysterious compounds or rejuvenators. It notes owners paid high prices for quick fixes but stresses proper charging through a current, warning that strong acid treatments damage batteries and shorten life.
The passage humorously gathers fragmented rules about road safety including horn use before turns crossing roads and passing other vehicles, mixing unrelated phrases and unclear guidance into a single garbled advisory note.
A brief guide notes that water in the gas line from street level can freeze in winter. It cites rain and melted snow entering the line, and the need to prevent water ingress by ensuring proper drainage and sealing of the supply system to avoid cold-weather blockages.
A storage reservoir feeds tanks with gasoline. By cutting about one and a half inches from the lower end of the supply pipe a reservoir of over four gallons forms at the bottom of the tank. It allows transferring reserve fuel into the vacuum tank if gasoline runs low, notes Ernest T. Oldfelt.
The article explains a new noiseless control lever that eliminates gear shift vibrations. A high tension coil spring secures the control lever to the gear control ball, preventing movement under various conditions.
The text explains recurring pressure feed problems in automotive fuel systems. It notes pressure from exhaust gases may decay and outlines steps to diagnose, starting with checking the tank cap seal and gasket condition. It warns that the float valve may fail to regulate fuel if pressure is excessive and stresses typical fuel pressure around one and a half pounds.
Lubricating greases are classified by consistency or body and tested by a weighted pointed rod dropped into grease. The hardness is judged by how far the rod penetrates the fabricant at about 68 degrees.
Street safety guidance advises not tailgating street cars and ensuring a car is clear before starting from the curb. Do not speed to beat a street car when other vehicles are parked. Confirm the car is well behind before cutting in front to pass safely.
A fragmented discussion explains how a weak spark reduces combustion and fuel power. It suggests that good spark plugs and non porous components improve sparking, while faulty brushes in dynamos can cause extensive sparking issues. A trial replacement with graphite brushes is proposed.
Automobile gossip notes front seat balance shifts on full cars with rear centering along the chassis. It warns against leaks from detachable cylinder head plugs and advises gentle torque for spark plugs. It cautions about extra weight from winter bodies, vibration loosening grease caps, and mentions 40 percent alcohol radiator solution that won’t freeze until 30 degrees below zero.
A Sunday night fire at the Smith Wadsworth Hardware complex in East Trade Street area swept through several buildings including Belk Brothers garage and La Mode store. Losses estimated at 500000 to 800000 with insurance covering Smith Wadworth and other affected structures. Nearby towns dispatched engines. Columbia offered aid as crowds gathered and city lights were cut off.
Will Costner of Kings Mountain dies attempting to save his ten year old son two miles west of Gastonia when his automobile stalls on tracks and is struck by the Piedmont Limited. Both bodies taken to local undertaker. Six injured in outlying collision near Anderson. Two autos wrecked. Miss Addie Strickland suffers broken collarbone ribs. Miss Anna Bradley has a broken arm. John Hawkins injured in head.
A feature on corduroy house robes and coordinating hats for winter style. Describes new season models with contrasting stitching, decorative trims, and color combinations such as mandarin blue, old rose, purple, and wine. Highlights include a metal cloth caplike turban, tailored satin hats, and luxuriously lined robes with silk or chiffon velvet touches amid couture trends.
The piece surveys ornate bags resembling Persian rug motifs for purses and kerchiefs, notes a Breton kerchief and Rume lan scarf craze, and mentions Queen Mary of Romania as an influence. It warns brushed wool may irritate infants and comments on winter fashion waistlines and sleeves.
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