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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
3
A US Department of Agriculture guide argues dragging timing is as vital as road construction. It notes varying road surfaces require different drag schedules and warns against universal after rain rules, stressing judgment, moisture, and material differences for earth, sand clay, and gravel roads.
A shift in public mood toward road construction accompanies a growing share of automobile owners. The article notes a broad reassessment of transportation needs and infrastructure priorities as use of motor vehicles expands.
Big saving in hauling cited if major highways were improved with permanent surface.
Capt Eddie Rickenbacker war hero and famed race ace is named chief official of the Liberty sweepstakes at Indianapolis. Carl G Fisher praises his square dealing and knowledge of racing as he prepares to umpire the big event and restore postwar auto racing prestige.
A device for automobile headlights directs light downward to illuminate the road while maintaining intensity and reducing glare for oncoming drivers. The inventor is D G Knecht of Allentown Pennsylvania and the description emphasizes glare prevention and safer night driving.
The article compares cleaning small car parts in kerosene by soaking and brushing versus using a wire basket to suspend parts. It describes dipping the parts in kerosene and letting dirt settle to the bottom, leaving parts clean and ready for use.
A taper pin breakage on a magnetic driveshaft can delay vehicles especially on the road. If the correct size pin is unavailable a temporary pin from a tool kit or vendor may be used, being strong enough for the journey until a proper pin is secured.
Public safety guidance urges motorists to obey traffic signals avoid stopping on tracks and near curbs, follow officer signals and not block narrow streets. It warns against delaying traffic by idling engines and stresses reporting accidents to police and avoiding risky tire over inflation.
If the pound is regular and continuous the noise likely comes from worn bearings. If irregular and occasional it points to preignition due to incandescent carbon or faulty electrical connections. Loss of missing spark favors imperfect electrical connections, especially when running.
The instructions describe making a self lubricating bushing by drilling two holes through a bronco bushing and packing them with graphite. Periodic maintenance requires removing the spring bolt every six months and re packing with graphite to maintain lubrication.
Instructions warn to fit a new carburetor with care to avoid looseness that could cause vibration. The guide notes that even small vibration risks lead to broken parts and eventual failure.
Fashion writers discuss the corsetless silhouette as seen in studio photographs. Two garments shown feature a suit with a coat and draped skirt and another plain box coat over a draped skirt. Emphasis on comfort, natural line, and stylish details like embroidery and wide seam buttons.
The article extols gingham chambray organdie and dotted swiss dresses using old fabrics and simple trims like rick rack. It highlights designs that combine plain materials with smart edges, creating quaint, comfortable summer styles with a vintage garden feel.
Pinky and Clover the rabbits enjoy a warm first spring day. Clover climbs atop a house, Pinky follows, then both share playful misadventures and talk of curiosity and news. They compare being rabbits to people writing for a paper, dreaming of a public newspaper.
A fragmented excerpt discusses pleasing others, noting charm such as an attractive face, graceful manners, and wit. It urges the kindly spirit as the key to giving pleasure, advising selflessness to win affection.
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