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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
3
The chief of the Bureau of Public Roads reports from 1917 to 1920 road construction costs rose sharply due to labor shortages and material scarcities. Wages climbed from $1.00–$8 to $3–$5 a day for shorter shifts, while sand, gravel, cement and stone prices surged 60–100 percent.
A survey in a midwestern city of about 800 000 found average evening pleasure trips by car at 83 miles for 20 drivers. Sixty two percent would make longer journeys if roads were better, eight percent would take trips to the country. Improved roads would boost automobile use, ease city congestion, grow communities, raise realty values, and lower transport costs while broadening America’s appeal.
Federal highway engineers note soils vary in their ability to support loads, especially when wet. The differences are not yet well understood, but this field of investigation is growing in importance with increasing heavy frame traffic.
Paved roads provide a growing share of safe reliable highways for heavy motor truck traffic. They relieve short haul Fallroads of congestion and simplify shipment handling, making transport of supplies easier.
Public science notes describe a homemade auto jack that raises a wheel to relieve tire wear. A six foot strap, wood block, and bolt assemble into a device raising the wheel about two inches, transferring weight to the hub. Four jacks provide stability, preventing movement while parked.
A safety signaling device invented by A Th Andrews of Manila WL offers a rear car indicator. It lets a driver signal intention to slow or stop or change direction by turning, aiding following vehicles.
A driver kept attention on his own car rather than diverting to others, contributing to the orderly flow in a crowded frame. The report highlights careful handling during a busy moment and the impact on surrounding vehicles.
A chaotic clipping discusses gasoline prices in Argentina, license plate colors in Belgium and the US, and global car factories. It notes 200,000 to 460,000 workers in auto factories, payrolls over 400000 dollars, and varied car ownership in towns. It mentions black and white plate schemes, periodic bearing inspections, spark plug compatibility, and plans to send American cars to the French Grand Prix.
Many light diffusers are designed to stay in a fixed position but vibration can loosen the glasses in their rims causing the diffuser to slip and lose its effect. Some glasses are anchored while others are not leaving the owner to check. Screws may fasten them and a jack washer should be inverted under each.
A fairy tale scene centers on Mr Wood Elf and two children as they host a moonlight supper for wood elves and guests from Hospitality Hotel. The narrator warns against forming friendships with Mother Gossip and her circle, urging the children to stay true and avoid entanglements.
A dialogue fragment shows Johnny and Dad debating a teacher’s claim about Moses receiving two tablets. The London Mail excerpt hints at a discussion of biblical tablets and understanding.
The feature highlights coats for children in varied styles and fabrics. Descriptions cover high collar cape coats with belt, bone buttons, and decorative stitching in materials like wool checks, crepe conte, velours, and Poiret twill. Designs emphasize grown up styling with practical details.
American women increasingly favor dainty footwear with refined style and practicality. The display features practical wedges and sporty golf shoes, plus elegant outfits with straps and buckles, contrasting colors, and decorative appliques, in gray brown tan white and suede and patent materials.
The article notes fur neckpieces once worn for winter use will be worn into spring as streetwear. It highlights a shift from fur conk and fur-collared coats to lighter styles, indicating fashion transition and continued use of warm accessories into warmer months.
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