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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
6
The article describes mid century efforts to tailor car interiors to individual drivers. It highlights five inches of total pedal and seat adjustment, including fore and aft seat movement and pedal placement. It explains how proper alignment reduces fatigue and increases control for safer driving.
H Raber rang, a research engineer, says high speed and hill climbs reveal engine misses traced to spark plugs. Improper plug type or points set too wide or worn plugs cause issues. gaps should be no more than .025 inches, or .020 inches in high compression engines. Have plugs inspected before repairs to avoid unnecessary expense.
The Automobile Club of Southern California cites Chinese public warnings about jaywalking. The admonitions compare vehicles to tigers and urge strict obedience to police to avoid death or harming offspring, warning that the road is a tiger’s mouth.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note advises towing only from strong structural points. Attach to front axle on the towing car and to matching side, avoid bumpers or radiators, use rear axle or rear spring horns when towing a disabled vehicle, start gently and signal early before stopping.
A paper by H. Anabezzana, noted internal combustion expert, explains how older engines can run better at lower costs. It cites oil pump issues from worn rings and slight out-of-round cylinders, and recommends carbon-proof spark plugs with high temperature fins to burn off soot and oil deposits, reducing carbon troubles.
A dispatch notes a spare fan belt should be kept in each car and Stockholm traffic officers carry swords. The piece suggests the idea might be worth importing. It also mentions the exact holding power of each brake and equal adjustment possible, while remarking that many men juggle work and driving.
Radio users report mixed results with new AC tubes 226 and 227. Experts say short life stems from excessive voltage due to fluctuating house lines, recommending a master rheostat and in-line ballast to regulate filament voltage and extend tube life. Rural lines vary more, so check power conditions before use.
An improved low loss socket is made by mounting a standard socket onto a square bakelite or hard rubber plate with small screws. The assembly is then quartered with a hacksaw. The design reduces losses for very short wavelengths, but correct tube orientation is essential if cuts are too wide.
Instruction describing how to search for distant stations using head phones and ear phones. It explains locating stations by ear, then increasing strength via volume and tuning controls to drive the loud speaker. It notes some distant stations are too weak to actuate the loud speaker but audible through head phones.
John D. Rockefeller recounts how Standard Oil expanded by bluffing with a blink check when funds were short. Forbes relays Rockefeller’s tale of offering payment in cash or Standard Oil stock, noting his casual demeanor often persuaded owners to accept stock or swap deals.
A reader laments frequent legal holidays making workers uneasy and anxious about loud busy crowds. The tone hints at frustration with overly busy schedules and stressed staff.
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