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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
6
D W S Hutton of Fornfelt Missouri describes a repair using plaster of Paris to form a mold and babbit to cast a new crankcase plug. The process involved soaking a shellac packed mold, bolting the new cover in place, and testing shows no oil leaks after months of use.
The text states that the ideal cooling system water is rain water or water produced by melting snow, calling it soft water because it lacks mineral constituents that cause deposits on pipes and jackets.
Worn wheel driving members in wire wheels can mimic differential play. If the wheel is not tight, it slaps sideways, and this knocking may be mistaken for a bucking rear end.
The text notes that road lists cause most master leaf breakage in truck springs. This shifts the load sideways and concentrates weight on the two lower springs, increasing failure risk.
H Clifford Brokaw of West Side Y M C A Auto School cautions that springs break from neglect and loose clips. Inspect monthly and tighten nuts, replace stripped bolts, use lock washers, leather shims, and lubricate spring shackles to prevent rattling and wear. renew worn bolts and ensure rebound clips stay tight.
The article discusses garage building, br ash casting cleaning, and notes on license fees for private cars in Havana. It cites census data showing many autos on farms in Pennsylvania and reports on horsepower shifts in Ohio. It also covers driving practice, carburetor leaks, silent chains, and crankshaft bearing wear.
A Pitman high senior class tale follows Anne Tyson and Susan Belden as they vie for Philip Utard's affection. Anne faints under pursuing romance after doubts about worthiness, while Susan observes. A chase ends with Anne revealing a quip about lacking an absolute hump, leaving the meaning ambiguously humorous.
Irish history notes the Eagle wing sailing by 1636 with 40 Ulster passengers including four ministers. Strong winds and a leak forced a return after a mid Atlantic hurricane damaged the ship, suggesting Providence frowned on the emigration.
In Texas an Englishman imported a famous wolfhound to harvest wealth from wolf scalps offered at ten dollars each. Texans gathered to watch the hunt, trekking the prairie, but saw neither wolf nor hound. A native chopping wood confirms the chase, and the Britisher asks about the race. The reply: the dog led but both were close.
Mrs. Dubwaite voices distrust of her new stenographer while Mrs. Godspur questions the girl’s intentions. The exchange hints at daydreams and possible mischief with Mr. Dubwaite, a susceptible older man, prompting cautious speculation.
A period fashion writeup describes ivory satin gowns with heavy lace and pearl beading, highlighting a gown with a court train, wreath of orange blossoms, and wired lace headdress. It notes pearls prominent in this season’s bridal headpieces from simple bands to elaborate coronets.
The article celebrates bridesmaids hats as colorful and artistic, urging reliance on authoritative designers. It describes several hat styles: narrow ribbon poke bonnet variants with forget-me-nots, a Decrees of Paris inspired hair braid hat with plume, a wide brim hair braid hat with a grasses and flowers wreath, and a white hair braid ostrich wreath hat.
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