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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1928
Page
6
The article outlines establishing lot corners with stakes, locating house corners from fixed points, and marking batter boards to protect trees. It warns against disturbing excavation stakes and instructs boxing trees to prevent bark damage during material delivery and handling.
A Lushville Indiana Republican signed piece argues forceful advertising can drive rural commerce year round. It urges farmers and rural merchants to adopt modern methods, using prudent campaigns to connect with consumers and speed farm gate sales via better delivery networks.
The article advises shaping front yards to deter shortcuts with plants along walks. Suggested elements include Japanese barberry rows, trees in the center, and birch, maple, or elm varieties that shed less in summer. Along paths, berry shrubs and low clumps, plus verandas screened by dutchman's pipe Virginia creeper or clematis.
Maj. I B Laurence president of the North American Society of Arts says color in architecture has spurred much building activity. The shift from drab tones to cheerful hues reflects a nationwide demand for color sweeping America and influencing many industries.
Maintain planted trees by keeping them straight. Stake if needed or use guy wires attached with screw eyes or rubber hose. Do not tighten wire around the bark as it cuts sap flow and kills the tree.
A bill proposes that every city with more than 10 000 inhabitants must organize a general plan for growth and improvement. The measure was introduced in the Sao Paulo state legislature seeking statewide urban planning.
A neighbor known for talking about duties of citizenship reportedly spoke at length yesterday, but the Ohio State Journal notes a claim about Suzy’s service being compromised by his statements.
New window adjusters for casement windows pass under inside screens to remove the inconvenience of opening screens to reach the window. The adjustment enables easier operation and keeps screens in place.
Julia Bottomley notes shoulder bouquets endure despite rival shoulder pins. Daytime gowns gain fullness via circular hems and side insets, with Worth navy chiffon examples and lilies of the valley accents. Evening wear favors bouffant silhouettes and gardenias trailing from the shoulder.
A brief poetic fragment from William A. Dunn features street clamor and distant thoughts, recalling streams and hills as the speaker reflects on memory and imagination.
A rural kitchen guide lists ham with cider sauce and rolls, codfish balls, steamed fish in milk, and Spanish fish recipes. It notes canned fish as substitute, and includes a dessert ambrosia with coconut and orange juice. Also mentions American eggs in Chile at six cents versus Chilean eggs at twelve.
A Chicago Motor Club bulletin urges motorists to collect evidence after any crash. Use photos or sketches, note witnesses, pavement, skid marks, and driver details. Beware sleight of hand from the other driver and secure sworn repair evidence as proof of damages.
A photometer is described as an instrument used for measuring the density of light. It clarifies its role in quantifying light exposure and brightness.
A Chicago lab tested an automobile engine at 20 mph with worn plugs and found 20.6 horsepower, rising to 23.4 hp with new plugs. The piece recalls James Watt and Matthew Boulton comparing engine power to draft horses by measuring lifting capacity: 330 pounds over 100 feet in a minute.
A solemn benediction near Itorum in Rome celebrated the feast of Santa Francesca Romana patroness of motorists. Monks from various orders escorted an abbot in regalia who blessed cars with holy water in the plaza before a pontifical mass at the Church of Santa Maria.
A simple oilcloth cover protects starter batteries from road dirt and creeping acid. Cut to fit with cable openings and snaps to hold it. Wipe the top with ammonia on a rag to maintain the battery in near new condition. Popular Science Monthly.
A humorous look at road safety from historical notes. Topics include steam heating Nevada highways to prevent snow buildup, a literacy test for drivers in Colorado, hog belt politics in Illinois Indiana and Ohio, Peru's ban on automatic lighters, Tokyo driving exams lasting a day, and an Ottawa inventor with a brake that stops from 60 mph in 20 feet plus a windshield protection device.
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