Plant Black Walnut Trees In Public Spaces
The article notes postwar demand reduced black walnut timber, prompting widespread planting by private citizens in parks, along roads, and on farms. It advises selecting northern stock for colder regions, avoiding pure stands, and recommends including walnuts in public parks and large lawns. Planting aims to create hardy, productive trees with high quality kernels.
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United Sates Department
Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Saginaw
Mich
W. 8
Linton
Northern Nut Growers’ Association
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Hill
Prairies
Forest Service
Thother
Department
Wiring Defects Endanger Car Electrical System
The article warns car owners to inspect wiring as dim lights and weak starting often stem from faulty connections and moisture intrusion. Frayed insulation, loose terminals, and bad meter connections disrupt current, affecting battery, generator, and starter. Regular inspection and proper insulation help prevent these hidden troubles.
Might Meet a Fool On Colorado Highway Warning Board
A roadside warning in Colorado reads caution many curves you might meet a fool, mounted on a four board sign along the highway. Government reports note long wear on roads when pneumatic tires are used by motor vehicles.
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Colorado
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Women Drive Heavy Trucks in Sexs Speed Campaign
During a Keystone Motor club campaign in Philadelphia Miss Mary Manee Mra A L Bogardis drove trucks through the center of the city with perfect safety. Ming Matood has driven cars since her midteens, showing long experience behind the wheel.
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Keystone Motor Club
Phiadelphia
Mary Ma- Nee Mra
Handy sheet metal clamp aids single drivers in trouble
Popular Mechanics describes a tubular flashlight mounted on a storage battery using a sheet metal clamp. The arrangement lets the light be aimed where needed, aiding drivers who are alone. A stiff spring is required for secure positioning and easy angle changes.
Detecting Decay in Tires Through Wrinkles and Cracks
Old tire casings show aging signs like wrinkling, cracks, chalky white surfaces, blue hard fabric, and reduced strength. Regular inspection is advised, with care to preserve usefulness. Avoid harsh storage. keep tires in even, moderate temperature and light.
Bill for reciprocal auto duties with foreign nations
A bill introduced by Representative Sweet proposes more reciprocal auto courtesies with foreign countries as taxes on car owners rise. The article notes many garages and stables in New York City and an equal number of repair shops as blacksmith shops, illustrating the era's auto service landscape.
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Staten
Congress
Sweet of Town
New York City
Core
Hat Trends for Children and Velvet Coats Take Spotlight
The article surveys fashionable children's headwear and outerwear, highlighting leather hats in navy and fur trim, appliques from Chinese red suede to white kid cutouts, and velvet frocks. It notes both large and small hats, economy-minded trims, and period influences from Gatteaux to Spanish styles, with emphasis on practical school wear and decorative embroidery.
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Pierre
Glens
Autumn Paint Club Frosts Windows In Quiet Night
A whimsical tale describes Jack Frost and the Autumn Paint Club preparing to work overnight. The Frost Brothers, led by Master Heavy Frost, paint window scenes and whisper orders to forest creatures, aiming for perfect, lasting images as summer ends and winter nears.
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Jack Frost
Heavy Frost
Cool
Frost Brothers
Johnny Stump
Prince Sleet
King Show
Brest Brothers
Manter
Chitty
Maxter
Jack Prost
Rimwell
Blightly Mixed Party Wish For Trousers
Five year old Janes desires long trousers. He imagines wearing pale white duck pants. An invitation to a party prompts him to announce he will wear his new pants to look grown up.
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Janes
Jaroes
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Ublo
Boulevard Police
Chicago
Safety
Miss Mary Mahood
Mra. Bogardie
Naphcuset
Ros
Reetien
Ensor
Tor Rte
Dotlee
Varis
Ivery Little Chapeau
Megan
Gules
Ally Tale
Mary Graham Bonner
Autumn Paint Club
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