Public roads bureau studies highway wear by vehicle type
The Bureau of Public Roads in the Department of Agriculture conducts road material research to measure damage caused by various vehicles on different pavements. The program, aided by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, tests impact on copper cylinders and plans rapid, standardized traffic simulations on horse drawn and motor vehicles.
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Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Division of
Tito
Bureau
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
America
Dureau
Transportation costs in road upgrades and economic impact
A 1914 joint congressional committee report on highway economics estimates saving transportation costs when dirt roads are upgraded to durable surfaces. It notes effects on real estate values and social advantages from improved mobility, though these may offset some gains.
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Joint Congressional Committee
Trunk Highway Plan Proposed at 400 Million Cost
A proposal urges Abelsham to spend 400 million dollars on trunk highways as the statue nears completion and revenue streams dry up.
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Tt i
Abelsham
Harvest Canteloupe and Watermelons by Millions from California Fields
California cantaloupe fields near Brawley ship thousands of melons daily. Workers load cantaloupes into trucks freighted to rail terminals, where crates are iced and shipped to Chicago. Each car carries about 25 to 30 tons of fruit with costs and ice logistics described.
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California
Morton
Brawley
Chicago
Rural Truck Haulage Emerges In Farm Marketing
A United States Bureau of Markets survey of sixty motor routes shows farm produce moved to market by diverse haulers. Farmers with personal trucks, neighbor haulers, local trucking firms, auto agencies, city transfer companies, and large fleets all participate in rural freight, creating varied business practices and competitive dynamics.
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United States
Bureau of Markets
Alxty
City Transfer Company
Grease the Universal Joints
The universal joints are among the most neglected parts of mechanisms and are hard to access. If not properly lubricated they develop intensive wear and fail.
Nut and bolt fit guidance from a repair note
A repair note cautions not to force a nut to pull a bolt when misaligned. It advises driving the bolt with a hammer to seat it properly and warns that forcing parts can damage threads.
Dampness Harms Partly Worn Tires In Wet Weather
The article warns that dampness damages tires that are partly worn. Water rots the breaker strip and fabric, accelerating breakdown. It notes dry roads reduce moisture impact and that dry winters help tires last longer.
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Tres
Cleaning Carburetor with Kerosene Injection Method
Instruction advises injecting small amounts of kerosene into the air valve of a running engine to loosen carbon deposits. The method is suggested as a simple monthly maintenance step to freshen and wash away buildup.
Keep Radiator Full For Engine Cooling Maintenance
Guidance on maintaining cooling systems urges keeping the radiator reasonably full to ensure water moves efficiently. Regularly adding water prevents knocking and aids in drawing coolant through the engine.
Kerosene and Glycerin Mix Clears Rain From Windshield
A tip notes that equal parts kerosene and glycerin applied to a windshield will remove rain drops and provide clear vision. The mixture spreads into a thin even sheet rather than forming globules for better visibility while driving.
Auto Industry Workforce and Output Estimates
The text estimates over 1,000,000 people employed in car truck and parts industries plus garages and sales. It notes passenger mileage totals about 45 million miles yearly with three passengers per mile. It cites wholesale tire value around 200 million and lists roughly 550 manufacturers of driven cars and trucks and about 7,000 parts concerns in India and abroad.
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UBT
United States
Neckwear trends amplify statement pieces for summer
Fashion notes show women adopting elaborate neckpieces from plush scarfs to ostrich fringe capes and marabout feather trims. The display includes fur inspired ferns and ribbons, with tassels, satin ribbons, and lacy ruffs returning in updated forms.
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Peckwent
A Bodice of Ribbon in Midsummer Dance Dress
A description of a midsummer dance frock featuring a bodice of ribbon with skirts in net, elk and cotton organdia voile lace and georgette fabrics. The outfit emphasizes delicate textures and a light airy silhouette for festive wear.
All Day Dresses Rise in War and Fall Styles
The article notes that one piece all day dresses gained prominence during wartime as tailors were scarce and dressmakers took over. It describes fall showings where the all day dress appears in various silhouettes, colors, and materials, often resembling a suit or with sewn details and decorative buttons.
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Paria
Ureas
Wulta
Faris
America
Fairy Tale Tableaux of Fields and Foaming Clover
A whimsical farmer parable set in summer fields features crops like winter wheat oats barley and clover hay anthropomorphized as chatting characters. They discuss weather, pride, and which of them provides the best feed for farm animals while the clover hay claims a premier role as the animals dessert.
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Berley
Penn
Peny Tall
Clover Bay
Recalcitrant Rich Elf Uncle Visits Niece
The rich elf uncle visiting his niece witnesses family chatter about the late great-nephew and memories of past events. Aime relates the niece’s remarks whileSa etudion and Teddy figure into the banter as the guise of normal conversation.
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Aime
Nameanke
Sa Etudion
Teddy
Epon
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Pablo Roads Bureau
Post
Maine
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