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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
3
In Popular Mechanics Magazine Victor W. Page explains an oiling system fix for dual automobiles with a gravity oil feed. An air lock caused frequent stoppages. a redesigned piping change and a petcock allow oil to be pumped out when opened, then restore normal flow once closed.
A brief note explains a method to mark many electric wires in modern cars with different colored paints. Wiring bound with red green or blue helps identify functions quickly, reducing misconnections and improving circuit reliability.
To overcome a weak starting motor the article suggests coupling an additional storage battery in parallel to boost crankshaft turnover without raising voltage. It emphasizes using thick enough conducting wires to the motor for a notable improvement in power output.
A damaged car maintenance note describes using a shallow oil pan as an improvised aid in tight garages. It explains how to back a car onto the pan and push sideways to swing the vehicle, allowing limited space maneuvers without a wheeled jack though it notes tires may suffer.
The text discusses license requirements for Massachusetts drivers and cautions on automobile maintenance. It covers locking devices, radiator filling techniques, the impact of early engine treatment, and the need to run engines after draining cooling water. It also warns about harmful cooling mixtures containing calcium chloride and explains quiet rear axle operation via skew bevel gearing.
Article extols federal aid in U S highway construction noting four years since policy shift has multiplied road work, with 7 000 additional miles planned and 60 percent funded for durable pavements. Emphasizes state highway departments’ rise, overall funds tripling, and need for farmers to work and farm-related transport efficiency.
A fashion piece praises simple coat designs for winter, highlighting versatile lines, long silhouettes, and optional fur accents. It notes fabrics like velour and crepe, practical features such as capacious pockets, and varied trims including fur or cloth mufflers.
HOSH shows two long coats and double breasted suits with bold velvet blues and fur trims. Paquin sponsors the style with a Russian influence, featuring wide fur collars, large buttons, and belted skirts. The second coat displays a ripple effect, longer back, and a belt tied front, suitable in brown cheviot or other season colors paired with fur and skin accents.
Nancy spends day with dad in the city, recounting a tale of Aunt and kind ants. Prince and Princess Ant help four wounded cousins, carrying them on their backs to safety, teaching that true care means action not words.
A quirky old note describes a neighborly encounter at the corner where one person clarifies they are a girl, not a boy. The dialogue reveals mistaken gender perception and a playful misunderstanding about a “trot band.”
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