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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
5
Farmer Motway Ispeanen urges neighbors to keep roads in good repair by dragging the highway in front of farms. He argues each farmer should donate a day’s work after heavy rain, maintaining roads until regular crews or commissioners can fix them. The duty falls on individuals and the county alike.
The year 1920 is seen as a turning point for America’s highways and transport. States allocate millions to improve main markets and intercounty roads as pneumaticized motor trucks spur a national system. Only a fraction of U S roads are improved, with motor transport dependent on quality road surfaces.
A comparison shows farms along improved highways display better upkeep than those on dirt roads. Buildings are painted fences repaired and fields tidy while dirt road farms look neglected. The author notes that road quality strongly influences agricultural property appearance.
There are various types of roads that last and each community should choose the type that can be built and maintained at the least expense. For some communities gravel may suffice for others concrete or sand. But every community should have good roads every day to the year.
Edwin L. Subin surveys safe voyage preparations for long trips. He stresses carrying complete tire outfits and tools including a spade, jack, and boards, warns against underprepared travelers, and cites a Wyoming man who valued a spade as essential on the road.
A wartime era tip explains using a half gallon oil can repurposed as an atomizer with a pump and dual piping to spray radiator coatings. The described setup includes a horizontal inlet and vertical outlet, a tightened screw top, and a pack of simple parts to create a spray action for even, quick coverage.
A fragment from Popular Mechanics Magazine notes that lack of lubrication causes more trouble than other factors. It advises placing paper behind radiators to protect engines and surrounding edges to keep liquid from desdattering the brass finish, attributed to A KE Andrews of Chicago.
Nebraska college guidance describes a method to remove carbon from an engine cylinder using carbon fumes without harming the mechanic. It advises firing the radiator with water, keeping valves closed, and confining oxygen. then turning the engine to open the exhaust and blowing air into the cylinder to clear loose carbon particles.
Advice warns against using tools to tighten tire chains as it can cause crow grips to shift and repeatedly contact tread. Repeated ground contact may dig into rubber and fabric, weakening the tire casing and reducing overall strength.
An old automotive feature explains that under inflation causes more tire damage than other factors. It stresses regular air pressure checks, lubrication of springs, and cautions against rust clogging vents. An emergency kerosene oiling method for spring shackle maintenance is described.
A dialogue among toads and Mrs Teddy Toad explores how different creatures raise large families, considers attitudes toward others who think differently, and marvels at the idea of a mother producing eleven thousand eggs. The talk touches on care, community roles, and acceptance.
A humorous anecdote about a five year old named Mabel who arrives at the table with very dirty hands. Her mother chides her to wash immediately, asking if she has ever seen her mother come to the table dirty, and Mabel replies that she did not know her mother was five.
Plain wool wallet and silk embroidered sport suit illustrate a range of women’s street attire. The article describes a mannial style, a sports coat look, and formal silk options with tailored details, furrow shawl collars, braided edgings, and decorative cord panels.
A fashion summary highlights summer blouse trends with plain tailored linen and sheer cotton options, many with concealed fastenings and decorative embroidery. Georgette blouses and matching short smocks take center stage, featuring satin piping, link buttons, and assorted embroidery.
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