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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1927
Page
8
An overheated engine may indicate more than a thirsty radiator. It can damage bearings and cylinders if heat is excessive. Causes include a leaking or clogged radiator, forgotten fill, driving long in low gears, or a loose fan belt. Stop drive, cool, refill, and seek help if needed.
The National Safety Council warns motorists not to stop for pedestrians asking for rides. The bulletin notes it can be dangerous to pick up people, including potentially hold-up men, and police may arrest autoists who pick up companions for girls. Schoolchildren begging rides risk being struck by vehicles while near roadways.
An old column argues oiling the steering with focus on the wheel top can conserve energy and reduce wheel groans while parking. It claims steering has become easier for drivers though constant attention remains essential.
A misguided habit of revving the engine in traffic wastes gas and irritates other drivers. The practice, meant to keep the engine running, often leads to stalls and discomfort as rush hour patience wears thin.
A wooden signal arm fitted with a stuffed white glove shows left turn intent for trucks with closed cabs. A cord runs from the cab front through a hole, knot at end, pulling the glove into view left of the cab as illustrated. Published by Popular Mechanics Magazine, Humboldt, Iowa.
Interstate Commerce Commission figures show motor bus mileage in the United States surpassing railroad mileage. The survey examined bus transportation's development relative to railroads, noting 22,869 buses in line and terminal service with a total mileage of 352,800. Officials caution the data are not complete in every detail.
A garbled excerpt references car maintenance and a wandering explorer. It mentions push rods, engine heat, and exposed phrases about Tibet and windshields. The text weaves in odd lines about a Times Magazine quote and passing with one hand on the wheel.
Kansas has advanced on highway construction over six years with 2,500 miles graded and 700 miles surfaced without federal aid. State and county systems show most improvements, totaling 186,294 miles with 3,950 state miles brought to Standard, about 22 percent surfaced.
A nationwide campaign by the American Automobile Association urges state highway officials to clear motorist confusion by removing misleading signs and advertising. The effort notes thousands of dilapidated roadside shacks and debris, urging better road presentation and maintenance along national highways.
New Jersey outlines a major road expansion expected to run twelve years with about 1 900 miles of new or improved highways. Drafted by state highway engineer Mai W. Sivan the plan seeks legislative approval and funding via a $60 000 900 bond sale and a two cent per mile levy on faselines to cover costs.
Shade Trees for Roads Pennsylvania highlights efforts to build a durable highway system while adding aesthetic value through planting shade trees. The article contrasts local practice with abroad approaches, noting motorists appreciate the improved main routes and the careful consideration road builders give to beautification.
A brief note presents Bailey's idea that faith surpasses reason as a guiding faculty, reflecting a philosophical stance attributed to the writer. The quote emphasizes belief over logic in moral or intellectual judgment.
A 38 year old Oakland Tribune item notes transactions of parcels from a trillionth of an acre to a square inch in Contra Costa County California. A trillionth acre from the Tar ranch in San Pablo sold at tax sale for 22.89 dollars to cover delinquency and sale costs, illustrating how tiny pieces could create liens clouding title and be paid before private sales.
Australia faces a balance of Rabbit economics with exports of frozen meat valued at £3,000,000 and skins at £7,000,000 while New South Wales builds 110,000 miles of rabbit proof fence costing £6,000,000 to protect farms. A second fence spans 612 miles from Bourke to Corowa as part of the containment effort.
A new cross bred fowl in Alberta blends turkey and chicken traits to offer a cheaper holiday substitute. The creature resembles a turkey in head and body but is smaller and more chicken like, sparking reader interest in farming circles.
A dubious home remedy article urges using two ounce bottles of Moone's Emerald Oil to apply to swollen veins day and night. It claims veins shrink and even piles are absorbed, encouraging readers to ask their druggist for the product and implying strong, immediate results.
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