Better Roads Surplus War Material Distributed by Agencies
The Bureau of Public Roads outlines a large surplus war material distribution from War to Agriculture for highway construction. Items include rails, tools, bodies, road equipment, and hundreds of thousands of feet of rope and hose, totaling over 30 million dollars in value and expected to finish mid next year.
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United Sates Department
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
War Department
Department of Agriculture
Wadeorth Kahn
Vast National Road Survey Planned by Public Roads Bureau
The Bureau of Public Roads of the United States Department of Agriculture will undertake America's most extensive road survey. It will measure mileage, construction character, costs, improvements, and general condition with aid from state and local officials, rivaling the scope of a national census.
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America
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Michigan Keeps Roads Open During War Era Highway Plan
Michigan maintains about 1200 miles of interstate highways open during winter to ensure truck traffic moves unhampered between cities. The program began in wartime to move army traffic from factories and transport war supplies by truck, and has continued as a standard practice by the highway department.
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Michigan Ie
Michigan
Highway Department
Oregon Cedars To Be Plant Along Pennsylvania Roads
Systematic planting of trees along Pennsylvania state highways in forest areas will be undertaken this year. Roads with the most poles and wires will be given priority. Plans include obtaining cedars from Oregon for experimental planting in the state.
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Pennsylvania
Oregon
Progress of Automobile Tire Industry Since 1910
The article notes tires have fallen in price since 1910, with only a wartime uptick. By 1922 tires cost about 60 percent less than 1910, while mileage per tire has doubled. Rising costs in 1915 to 1920 gave way to a broad price decline driven by demand, production gains, and ongoing manufacturing improvements.
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Tesla
United States
Elinte Ig
United States Department of Labor
Motorists Lose Gallons of Gas Through Faulty Compression
An article explains that engines with poor compression waste gasoline and lose power, especially at low speeds. It advises checking compression by hand turning the crank, noting uneven compression among cylinders, and suggests valve regrinding intervals of about 6,000 to 10,000 miles, depending on engine condition.
Automobile Gossips and Tips on Car Maintenance
A fragment discussing deflating inner tubes, methods to release air using a goose quill pen, and cleaning mud with minimal water pressure. It mentions New York insurance plans offering rewards for arrest and conviction of automobile thieves rather than for returning stolen cars.
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New York
Afternoon Frocks Capture Varied Styles For Tourists
A stylish survey of 1920s afternoon dresses shows two ends of the spectrum from simple to elaborate. Designers feature taffeta, crepe de chine, georgette, and lace with lace Dorlet, beaded girdles, and cape styles. The scene highlights motorist wear, capes, organdies, and velours fabrics with pairings to weddings and dinners.
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Dolret
Bright Bat Babies Hang On For Insect Market Adventure
In a talking story, Mrs Henry Bat defends her brood as the brightest little bat babies. They hang on her foraging flights, proving their boldness and independence while their mother markets at dusk. The children argue about who is truly brightest, noting bat mothers’ trust and the joy of shared outings.
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Henry Bat
Rine
Houry
Batman
Bat
Nancy
Nick
Duddy
RIDDLES From a cryptic verse puzzles page
A string of riddles with misspelled clues asks about countries their meanings and wordplay. It includes queries like what country ends every murder and why tartary is white paint and which work suits ladies with a playful exchange about choosing an animal on a cold day and a hot otter.
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Greece
Tartary
China
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Indy
Mie
Georgette
Ck, Porm
Mrs. Heary Baur
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