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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1927
Page
8
Motorists are urged to change oil regularly despite advances in lubrication technology. Heat and fuel contamination degrade oil, foreign matter accumulates without filters, and new engines need more frequent changes. Suggested intervals start after 50 miles then every 2,500 miles in warm weather or 1,000 miles in cold weather.
Car owners should use spring to overhaul and refinish vehicles while shops are less rushed. Repair and refinishing facilities can dedicate proper attention now, avoiding peak demand limits. Owning a dependable car is prudent, as speed demands rise later.
A how to note on aligning front wheels highlights that wheels and tires must run true together. Separate revolutions reveal runout. looseness on axles or uneven tire screws can cause misalignment and wobble.
A Paris scene describes a novelty vehicle named the inside drive motorcycle coupe. It features a long handlebar steering setup, a small radiator ahead of the wheel, and a hidden engine start crank at the rear under the body. A small third wheel supports the car when at rest.
A drafting note from Popular Mechanics describes a canvas baby carrier for car rear seats. The bag is held by a wood or metal frame with brass chain and two coil springs as shock absorbers. The crib attaches to the front seat back with two short springs to prevent lurching. Carlton Groat, The Dalles, Ore.
A husband taught his wife to drive by placing small metal numbers on the footboard to mark each gear position. Using digits 1 2 2 8 and R, he expected the lever to move to the numbered positions for shifts. The device helped the learner avoid hesitation by simply glancing at the markers.
Notes advise keeping the foot flat on the floorboard unless shifting or braking. Drivers should use the car horn at railroad crossings to alert the limited train and reduce the chance of being knocked from the right of way. The piece also mentions motorists paying for better roads and notes the ongoing detour.
The article explains how road building evolved into a specialized field. It highlights that constructing roads according to maximum traffic needs avoids waste, with dirt gravel and concrete comparisons. Sub grade testing shows drainage limits on clay soils, and research prevents under or overbuilt pavements, saving taxpayer funds.
Dr H C Dickinson of the United States bureau of standards labels highway surface design as key to reducing skidding fatalities. He notes current focus on banking and widening curves but urges more study into how drivers approximate steering through curves and the effect of new concrete stretches on driver response.
A statistical survey by the American Afchigal association reports 6,946 hospitals in operation in the United States with 59,445 beds, up from last year by 50 more facilities. The gain could support a population rise of 5 million. The survey notes over 2,000 nurses training schools, Pennsylvania leads in schools while New York trains the most nurses. Nationwide 28 registered nurses per 10,000 people, with Georgia and Mississippi at the lowest level with seven per 10,000.
The article cites about 8,000,000 miles of U S roads and notes Santo Domingo’s push to finish its highway program. It highlights $20 million for highways, 25 states with full-length improved highways, and 16 with trans-state arteries. The Agriculture Department reports concrete replaces wooden bridge flooring as more economical, while rural farm lands gain over $2.4 billion in value from 500,000 miles of new roads, per the American Road Builders Association.
Irish bootlegger king of Galway region was fined 350 or three months in jail for poteen production. He chose prison time but was barred entry without a police escort and warrant. He left for Connemara after failing to secure admission and vowed to repay the fine by continuing poteen distribution.
Victims of indigestion offered relief with Dave's Mentha Pepsin elixir. The ad promises rapid gas relief and eased breathing, guaranteeing a money refund if not helped, urging persistent use to prevent future attacks and noting pharmacists carry the product.
A concise, philosophical musing notes that the frog’s eyelids briefly wink and the moment provokes a sense of aging and distance from tadpole beginnings. The reflection centers on self awareness and the passage of time through a trivial, vivid image.
A humorous exchange notes that even a glass eye at a keyhole can be called useful, contrasting idle behavior with poverty. The vignette hints at clever retorts from a Bright Student.
Nature Magazine cautions against feeding dogs potatoes or chicken bones and notes some people take offense, though the supply of critiques remains endless.
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