Roads Planning for Earth Roads Bearing Location and Design
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the Bureau of Public Roads emphasizes how dirt road location and design affect future highway maintenance and expansion. Avoid sharp curves ensure ample width reduce steep grades where possible and consider shortest routes to save long term costs while preserving homes and travel convenience along the original highway.
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United States Department of Agricuture
Bureau of Public Roads
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Impetus for Better Roads in the South and Maryland
The piece discusses the push for improved highways, noting rising road costs and state investments. It cites Virginia's highway commission reporting projects costing over 5 million dollars, Maryland's unclear figures, and compares Maryland with Ohio Pennsylvania and Georgia in approving road improvements totaling around 1 million dollars.
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Washington Star
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Georgia
Unimproved Roads Costly to Motorists Nationwide
Six million motor cars in the country pay about double for tires and gasoline when operating on unimproved roads versus hard surfaced roads. The figure highlights the extra wear and fuel costs borne by drivers on rough surfaces and underscores the economic impact of road quality.
Water’s Critical Role in Road Building
Water is essential to road construction, shaping materials and curing, yet excess water can ruin days of careful labor by undermining foundations and compromising structural integrity. Proper moisture control is vital to ensure durable pavement outcomes.
Japanese auto with vertical engine under seat inspection note
A Japanese inventor installs a vertical engine under the front seat to maximize coating space in a small car. The design tips backward during inspection. A ventilation chamber surrounds the motor, air cocks it, and the gasoline tank sits upfront instead of a radiator. The feature echoes early 1900s engineering trends.
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Popular Mechanics Magasiie
Regular Car Spring Oiling and Maintenance Techniques
A dense guide describes how regular oiling and lubrication of leaf springs improves ride quality. It explains spring types from full elliptic to platform, how leaves slide, and the need for air between leaves to prevent harsh ride. It covers methods to separate leaves, use appropriate tools, and cautions about oiling bolts and devices before mounting suspension aids.
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Kays Clyde
J. Pratt
Te Cleveland Automobile School Company
Eles
How to Prepare Tires for a Long Winter
Advice from a tire service department on storing automobile tires for winter. Wash tires to remove oil and substances, remove from wheels, wrap in paper or old carpet, and store in a cool dry place away from light. Do not let a car rest on tires all winter. jack up the car and deflate if left on the rims.
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Service Department
Circular Holen Curtain Weathering Night Driving Hazards
A fragment describes hazards of driving in storms with curtains and a hole in the curtain to allow access while keeping rain out. It mentions a driver and a mechanism to reach controls, attributed to C. Spreen in Polar Serence Monthly.
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C. Spreen
Automobile Advice on Maintenance and Safety
The article discusses keeping mileage records to ensure top service, notes clutch trouble as a common issue, and recommends daily lubrication of the throwout collar. It suggests lubricating leaves when dismantling springs and mentions a European attachment for in-seat operation.
Christmas Eve for Biddle the Cat
A whimsical tale follows Biddle the cat as Christmas nears. Daddy and Biddie discuss gifts and plans while the cat watches for packages, and townsfolk prepare their holiday cheer. The narrative notes snow, festive signs, and the joy of anticipation leading to Christmas morning.
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Christman
Diddie
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Biddle
Giving Without Getting and the Need for Self-Development
A teaching note from Girls' Companion argues that giving without personal growth returns a mechanical service. It warns that teachers who cease learning lose inspiration and fail to truly help others, stressing deep living and continued self-improvement to serve society effectively.
Sportswear Evolution in Warm Wool Sweaters and Sets
The article reviews sports clothes focusing on knitted sweaters and matching caps, noting variants in color and design such as patch pockets, standing collars, braiding, and two tone schemes. It contrasts sturdy belted coats with light slipon styles, and highlights crocheted ensembles and tourist wear with decorative, dignified appeal.
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Hats That Match Merry Eyes Fashion Sketch for Girls
In a vintage style notice a young wearer described with long curls and merry eyes, wearing a soft beehive crown hat trimmed with beaver brim and velvet, featuring a velvet band and tucked inserts. The piece notes a fashionable look for a girl nearing sixteen with fur neckpiece and hair over the ears.
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