Patient Pigs Seek Food Amid Wilde Monuments
A faded tale recounts Grandfather Porky Pig and friends debating patience while awaiting a meal. Characters grumble about politeness, ponder monuments, and finally rush to the farmer as food appears, leaving Miss Ham to muse that "Patient Pigs" sounds pleasant but foolish.
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Texas Leads In Federal Aid Highways Net Milestones
United States Department of Agriculture data shows Texas with 1,164 miles of completed federal aid highways as of January 1, with Minnesota close behind at 1,066.98 miles. Total federal aid highway miles nationwide reach 12,007 completed plus 13.84 under broad construction, valued around 500 million dollars. Other states report varied completion percentages and costs, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, and Maryland, with wide regional differences in progress and funding from federal sources.
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Ralph and boy's ride ends with a wild mare
Ralph spends the afternoon with a neighbor's boy. On returning home his mother asks about the visit. He answers that it was not very pleasant because the neighbor's mare kept banging around.
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Self- starters and the puzzle of starting motors
A columnist ponders the era of push buttons and the failing self-starter. He urges careful inspection of batteries, terminals, wiring, brushes, insulations, and the starting switch to find simple faults, noting drivers’ electrical ignorance and the need to study the instruction book.
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Traffic Census Finds Best Travel on Tuesday or Wednesday
A Bureau of Public Roads survey on a major U S highway suggests avoiding peak crowds by starting early. Traffic rises Wednesday through Saturday, peaks Sunday, then declines. the lowest levels occur Tuesday and around 2 to 3 am with 90 percent of daily traffic between 5 am and 9 pm.
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Highways Could Gain Shade Trees for Wider Lanes
A local proposal argues highways would look better and cause less property damage if shaded by trees. It suggests increasing setbacks to allow tree planting without narrowing the roadway or harming adjacent lands.
Brace for Fender to Cut Noise in Light Automobiles
A Popular Mechanics item describes a brace that holds front and rear fenders rigidly to reduce rattling noise from light cars. The device uses a threaded rod through holes in the fenders, nuts, washers, and pipe segments, clamping the license plate assembly to the brace with metal clips and stove bolts. Similar rear fender braces are suggested.
Road hazards and driver errors plague automotiving
A historical note highlights dangers to motorists from road bogs and jay walkers as the two worst enemies of safe driving. The quip compares swatting hazards to traffic misbehaviors, urging caution on highways and sidewalks.
Masterpieces for Brides and for Her Attendants
Bridal fashion feature highlights year end wedding gowns and attendant dresses in georgette crepe de chine and organdie. It describes gowns with trains overdresses in georgette, silver and pearl beading, orchid and turquoise color schemes, and coordinated bouquets. notes trendy silhouettes with long trains, empire waists, and decorative lace orange blossoms.
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