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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
3
Federal aid completed in Arkansas saved millions for the community as workers from Helena rushed over 600 men with tools and motor vehicles to Old Town levee 17 miles away. They arrived just in time, damming back rising waters and preventing flood damage to rich farming lands and potential loss of lives.
Early bids to the state and federal agencies show material price drops for road construction compared with 1921. Grading bids range 20 to 30 cents per cubic yard in Missouri Arkansas and Minnesota versus prior averages. Reinforcing steel in place about 6 cents, concrete road area bids in Ohio Colorado and Georgia vary from 1.38 to 2.27 per square yard versus earlier national averages.
Seven million square yards of canvas duck from the Bureau of Public Roads, USDA, as surplus war material, are being distributed to state highway departments for road construction. Much will shield concrete road surfaces during curing and rain on cement piles. it will also serve as tents for crews, roofs for temporary storage, and covers for road machinery.
Road building workers in the United States total 114,895 with about 80,000 highway officials at federal, state, town and county levels. The workforce includes 7,000 road contractors, 2,000 bridge contractors, 15,000 civil and highway engineers, 10,000 automotive engineers, and 825 geologists.
The Connecticut authorities plan regular patrolling of more than 5000 miles of highways by the state police. This move aims to enhance traffic safety and law enforcement coverage across the state.
A new auto device under two years of experiments promises to cut traffic crashes. The system attaches to the bumper with flexible contact bars that trigger brake application, cut ignition, and horn actuation when touched by a 18-pound pressure, aiming to reduce collisions at low urban speeds and protect pedestrians and vehicles.
Automobile makers press correct lubrication to extend engine life. Education campaign explains how inferior oils decompose, form sediment and carbon residue, and waste fuel by crowding out good oil, urging consumers to rely on dealer guidance and brand quality.
The article warns that carburetor trouble stems from dirt passing the strainer and choking the engine. Regular cleaning and draining of the carburetor strainer are advised, as sediment accumulates in gasoline and can reach the needle or intake valves, causing sputtering.
Motorists could largely overcome tough conditions by using a quality oil with a higher initial cost. Most automobile troubles would be eliminated if better lubrication is chosen, according to the brief note.
An owner seeking trouble often creates more than he finds with auto issues. Do not tweak a carburetor until the engine heats to normal road temperature. Check electrical system for loose wires and connections, and test the battery for full capacity.
The article surveys infant fashion and motherhood needs, noting that frocks in organdie, voile, and gingham with embroidery, piping, and decorative trims are popular for suitors and summer wear. It highlights wash dresses, cotton checks, and the growing demand for comfortable layette pieces, including shirts, petticoats, diapers, and knitted items, while stressing practical comfort for babies and mothers.
A quirky tale shows Grandfather Porky Pig proposing one explainer for the family to communicate, while Pinky Pig and others suggest a single shared Pig Language. After mud pat bets, Brother Bacon leads to a decision about adopting their ancestral squeal and grunt tongue as the common language, with talk of learning French.
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