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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
3
A compact homemade portable crane built from old iron pipe bed casters chain sprockets and a crank aids lifting motors gear assemblies and heavy automobile parts. The design includes standard fittings adjustable to lift at desired heights with a latch mechanism for steady positioning.
The article describes a protective coating for spare tires to shield against the elements and reduce mileage loss. It notes coatings prevent deterioration during storage and improve overall appearance and performance of the tire.
A feature on the speedometer and mileage recorder in cars, arguing it is essential for tracking performance, fuel use, tire wear, and maintenance. It notes breakdowns occur but can be fixed cheaply, and emphasizes the odometer as a reliable, silent indicator crucial for resale and owner confidence.
The article urges rubber coverings for lamp heads to keep water off and prolong life. It notes the value of weatherproofing and suggests making or buying waterproof covers to preserve the lamps and their function in wet conditions.
Miss Maud Younger of San Francisco earned fame by traveling 8060 miles solo in an automobile to attend a women’s party convention in Washington. The piece notes Tileboro as Maine’s only town with a motor vehicle ban and mentions 530 rural routes still unmet by care or trucks.
Patrolman Dan Travers of the New York force notices a thinly dressed girl crossing Broadway with her brother each morning. He intervenes after an unsafe streetcar incident and is reprimanded for his violent reaction, while a subplot hints at a social entanglement with Miss Burtle and a flirtation with Miss Higgingay.
In the Humboldt region readers glimpse rugged peaks and serene night scenes. The piece notes solitary camps, distant lakes, and pine forests highlighted by the American Forestry Magazine as a vivid natural landscape.
In a humorous afterdinner moment the toastmaster accuses Jones of stealing two spoons and theatrically retrieves them back from Jones to reveal a staged bluff. Jones is urged to corroborate the claim as the audience watches the playful ruse unfold.
A fragmented Victorian era note recalls a Grand National winning horse, mentions a London Post reference and old coachmen tales. It highlights nerve, time, and safety in the era of wine coaches and four-in-hand teams, with hints of Nimrod records and cautious driving.
Fragmentary lines describe canyons and a high valley set aside for public enjoyment with camp near a throw and a planted crowd, suggesting a scenic outdoor site open for visitors.
TL shares a reunion where an elder claims age sixty five and offers simple advice. He cites little food and ample exercise with no worry as a prescription to remain youthful.
A 1940 federal program allocates funds for 8490 miles of national highways with state by state shares. Nevada uses 83 percent of its approved mileage for trail links and 1 percent of federal money. Indiana Oklahoma Florida and other states vary in mileage and funding shares for the road trails.
Expert says concrete roads should last at least twenty years under motor traffic and could be a costly but durable investment. The article argues a country could spend substantial sums to build roads expected to endure beyond two decades with proper design and material quality.
Fragmentary text discusses road improvements and road safety, noting a lack of suitable funds and the presence of engineers. It references California and New Jersey highway officials and mentions high salaries of $10,000 yearly. The passage is garbled but centers on infrastructure planning and funding concerns.
In this whimsical scene Queen Anne discusses her lace flowers and royal duties with Sir Robert Rondalde. She asserts independence from critics, vows to grow freely, and notes her autumn plans while defending her delicate royal garden from outside meddling.
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