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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
2
The article urges careful spark plug care to extend life and improve power. It explains removing the plug with a proper wrench, inspecting and replacing gaskets and porcelain, and avoiding abrasives. A simple gasoline-damp rag cleans carbon without damaging the glazed porcelain.
An Illinois issue highlights varied city traffic rules from dimmed headlights in Peoria to different parking and left turn practices in Springfield. The Peoria Star notes the need for uniform rules as subcommittees of the national conference on municipal traffic codes study the issue and may report by next fall with potential state-wide adoption driven by Hoover’s interest.
Supreme Court Justice Curtiss declares a passenger should sit still and stay quiet to avoid danger. Interference with the driver or asking questions is discouraged, as greater safety lies in letting the driver operate without interference.
An early 20th century tip explains mounting a single circuit jack on a car dashboard or other site. A second hole and nut provide battery connection, with a wire to the battery for the other terminal. A phone plug linked to a trouble lamp lights the lamp when inserted and removes it when pulled.
If the vacuum tank float leaks and fills with gasoline it will not function until repaired. Remove the tank cover and detach the float. Immerse in hot water to locate leaks by bubbles, drain fuel by punching two holes, then solder all holes with minimal solder.
The column discusses misalignment causing tire wear and mentions a pedestrian preparing for a jump as auto prices drop. It notes a young girl claimed not speeding at 40 mph, 88, after only 20 minutes out, facing a traffic cop who let her go.
A portrait of Basil Zaharoff, famed as the world’s richest man, details his secrecy and vast influence in finance and politics. It notes his retirement to Monte Carlo, his honors from Vickers, and his global role from England to Asia, with citizenship debated and his life amid rumor and power.
Blanche Felton plans a grand Allan street home but her husband Raymond doubts funds. A late Christmas inquiry from Mr. Gray of Delmar prompts Blanche to uncover Raymond’s hidden bills and plans. She realizes his sacrifice and they decide to stay in their cozy old home, profiting from the near-sale of the larger house.
Evelyn Martin and John Martin plan a New Year visit to Evelyn’s father in the old family home. The elderly father, lonely and frail, longs for his daughter as memories overwhelm him. A fall near the mantel ends his life, while Evelyn returns with gifts to find him gone and the scene lit by a warm fire.
Hundreds of wild donkeys roving near Price Utah are a nuisance to the community by eating the grass and disturbing the area.
Fragmentary notice notes a New York item about a person named Daddy Browning. The garbled text suggests a casual society or lifestyle mention with references to daily routine and diet, but no clear event, date, or outcome is established.
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