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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1928
Page
4
The article stresses proper tire care by matching air pressure to load to extend tire life. Overloading or underinflation causes unusual wear and failures, with balloon tires needing especially careful pressure. Good tire maintenance mirrors engine care for long, reliable vehicle operation.
Denatured alcohol is best to use in the radiator when temperatures reach freezing. the amount depends on climate. Powerful chemicals may be cheaper upfront but can damage metal and rubber, increasing repair costs. Ensure water connections are tight before adding alcohol to prevent leaks. drain the cooling system if the car will be shut down.
A cautionary note warns drivers not to attach towing ropes to the axle. The rope should be fastened to a sturdy front frame point to avoid additional damage or risk when pulling a vehicle.
An article extols roadside courtesy in aiding fellow motorists. It recounts a tiresome puncture on a lonely road when a stranded driver could not unlock the tire lock, and a passerby with a matching key freed the stuck wheel and resolved the emergency.
In cool weather when occupants prefer hatless comfort, a simple holder is shown in the illustration to keep hats out of the way. A strip cut from an old Inner tube forms the core of this handy device designed to keep hats organized and accessible.
A strip cut from an inner tube can be formed into a hat holder. It fits any hat without crushing, attached to the top with a long center slit. Apply enough tension to secure the hat, and it can be stretched crosswise or used as multiple strips, or placed on a side panel.
The piece discusses high auto death rates and the rise of deferred payment plans for cars. It notes more pleasure autos than telephones in Maryland and urges hands on responsibility in accidents. The tone blends speculative science with grim statistics about 1920s motoring.
The world’s swiftest girl Fumiko Terie won the 100 meter sprint at a Japanese sports carnival near Tokyo. Her time was 10.45 seconds, beating all Japanese men and all top women runners worldwide.
An English radio concern reports an engineer developed a process to record a full novel on six double-faced 12 inch records. Each reads aloud for 40 minutes at normal speed. The system aids blind readers and promises full length spoken works.
Report notes two garment industry businessmen overheard on a bus top arguing about a proposal. One asks for opinion and the other replies in two words, Impossible. The exchange is cited as a well heard tale from last week and years past.
Madrid De Excelsior quotes a sharp exchange on capital and labor. The joke frames capital as a loan and labor as the return it yields, highlighting tensions in economic thought.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a preventive for colds flu or influenza. It claims the product is safe and proven and notes the box bears the signature of E W Grove. 30c.
A rural fair features a walking act and a book dealer offering an encyclopedia. Local residents browse affordable reading material as a lighthearted event unfolds.
The saying notes that two joined into one become a single unit, and warns that self-deception is easier than deceiving others, highlighting the difficulty of recognizing truth within merged identities.
The text blends aphorisms on law and virtue from Goldsmith, Plato on thinking, and reflections on politics and character. It contrasts English and Chinese laws, notes children’s openness, and observes amiable people swearing privately. It ends with a view that success requires faith and calls out political parties outlasting their founding ideas.
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