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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1923
Page
3
Erwin Greer of Greer College of Automotive Engineering warns that brand new tires are prime targets for theft. He notes second hand tires hold little value to thieves and urges motorists to install and use tires promptly to reduce theft risk and loss.
Guidance on vehicle care emphasizes regular vacuum tank drains to keep fuel clean and prevent engine issues. Avoid abrupt driving, preserve tire tread, clean battery terminals, and prevent short trips. Do not overstrain the engine and maintain ignition to reduce carbon buildup, misfires, and wear on bearings.
A torn note warns moisture damages tires by water soaking spare tires during rain storms. It notes that soaked tread causes numbness and rapid carcass deterioration. Some claim standard tires contain enough lubricant to last life without extra lubrication, and water does not mix with existing lubricants.
The article describes repairing car body scratches by melting beeswax and resin to smooth the surface and repainting. It notes that deep gouges require professional work, but skilled owners might achieve satisfactory results with this method.
An article urges courtesy among motorists, noting differences between street and road courtesy, warns against cutting in, emphasizes helping stranded drivers, sharing gas, and giving way uphill. It advises dimming headlights at night, slowing for water spray, and giving signals to others, with right of way favoring horse drawn vehicles.
A five gallon pan is inserted in a circular hole on a work bench to form a convenient trough for cleaning auto parts. The pan is held by its rim and a wire basket fits inside to hold parts. A hinged wooden lid helps prevent dirt from falling into the pan, and handles allow lowering and raising the basket.
Instructions emphasize testing tappet clearance after engine valve grinding. Regrinding can shorten valve stems, reducing clearance and preventing tight seating. Removal of valves for grinding may also alter adjustments and affect proper seating.
An old car care note explains that 1 in 10 cars with curb damage may need a curved brush for magneto maintenance. It suggests rolling mesh wire gauze into a cylinder to fit the brush and adding a packet of assorted wire nails for cotter pin replacement and other uses.
Instructions cover rivet cutting with a sharp chisel and backing the rivet head, using an oxyacetylene torch for speed, and cautions against gasoline or kerosene on leather upholstery. A whistle warns drivers of low oil, and periodic drainage in vacuum tanks releases water and rust. An engine overheating alarm whistle is described for radiator safety.
A lavish fashion feature extols Persian printed chiffon frocks paired with cloth coats in beige and bottle green. It highlights fur trims such as silver fox, beaded embellishments, and beaded bags, noting color harmony between beads and denims, and the era’s luxury trends for afternoon wear and formal occasions.
The text describes bead bags with patterns adapted from old Spanish and Moorish designs. They are large square bags drawn up by heavy cord, showcasing craft motifs and decorative technique.
Local furniture shops display elongated low toothtools ideal for living room setting. Shoppers are invited to compare designs and prices as dealers advertise practical, space saving pieces.
Nations report Kenya produced 77002 hundredweights of coffee from 43850 acres in 1925. Tanganyika harvested 86426 hundredweights, Uganda exports reached 51262. Nairobi and Tanganyika figures await official word. Kenya’s 1925 crop estimate differs from government projection.
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