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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
7
An automotive caution against engine teasers who overadjust carburetors or grind valves. It warns that grinding can ruin cylinder walls and seats, urging proper checks of valve clearance and only grinding to achieve a true, necessary seat. Avoid overdoing grinding and the habit of perpetual tinkering.
Instructions urge administering first aid to the injured and equipping cars with first aid kits. It calls for getting names of all who staff the accident, notifying the insurance agent promptly, clearing the road only when possible, and using the nearest automobile to rush the injured to a hospital or physician.
Mailbag advice notes that some vehicles show a tendency for the right brake band to drift due to lower right side levels on country roads. A remedy is to wrap a thin felt strip around the shaft eight inches from the wheel, fasten with sheling and cord, which redirects sliding friction away from the brake as the shaft turns.
Plan to prevent skidding discussed by noting that incorrect adjustment of a rear axle radius rod or torque tube can misalign the axle center. This causes wheels to lose tracking and tend to roll rather than follow true path, leading to skidding.
In an independent course the rear end tends to follow the wheels causing skidding. The remedy is precise measurements from the yoke bolts on each side of the front axle to the rear axle and to adjust the rode until the distances match exactly as advised by G A Luers in Popular Science Monthly.
Instructions emphasize adjusting the carburetor, inspecting the toolbox, flushing the radiator, and cleaning the cooling system. It warns against overloading tires with weight and notes the brain and hands on the wheel as key safety factors. A fix for term bars and bite tery fixings involves melting wax in alcohol.
Fashion notes highlight midsummer fabrics and home dressmaker tips with ready made trimings and decorations. Debuts include two young girl dresses with blue and white dotted lawns and a sheer white net party dress. Paris fur trims inspire elegant coats and long silhouettes featuring fur banding and embroidery.
A fashion description outlines a white or colored frock with outlined lnte mission, pleat edges, and embroidered sleeves. The bodice shows binding and three hue accents, while a satin ribbon sash and shoulder bows enhance its dressy look, with pockets at the sides confirming plain yet elegant style.
Lieutenant M. L. Geisenberger led a volunteer effort after Mississippi river floods overwhelmed camps. The American Legion organized canvas shelter erection and camp sanitation while hundreds were sheltered, fed, and cared for as relief spread. Legion members staffed the camp, overseeing sanitation and logistics, earning nationwide praise.
The American Layion Weekly discusses the use of legionary to denote a member of the American Legion versus legionnaire for the French Foreign Legion. It notes the dictionary favoring legionary and contrasts both terms as representing fighters connected to France.
A fragmented note from Anerlean Legion Weekly hints at a film scene involving a director and a group of men. The text is garbled but implies a discussion about a stage or screen sequence and references a constant, unresolved difference.
The American Legion Weekly publishes a satirical piece arguing for strict control over authors and artists who express doughboy feelings. It imagines a punitive regime requiring six months training and preapproval before writing any patriotic verse or song.
In Seattle district eleven hundred veterans explore agriculture as a new occupation, with many expressing pride in their work and a belief that farming offers a greener life. The program aims to retool 8,000 displaced workers through hands on training and support.
Amy Kaukonen, wartime Volunteer Medical Service Corps member, serves as mayor of Waltwort. She supports the American Legion Auxiliary and civic efforts, affirming dedication to national unity and community service during and after the war era.
The Argonne association formed in 1918 aims to memorialize American efforts by caring for French orphans. It plans private-home placements with a community school and vocational center, ensuring each child receives education, character development, and a stable home. Three centers in France provide staged training for the orphans.
Ernest Hall, Arizona secretary of state, warmly welcomes Marshal Foch during a U S tour with the American Legion. Hall, once allied with prior wartime leadership, now serves as secretary and chaplain for the Prune Luke Jr post.
Commander Hanford MacNider leads Tyron Neb Legion in dedicating a $2200 memorial hall. The group plans youth outreach with a radio program and education drives. Scouting expansion across communities is urged to foster future citizens.
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