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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
2
An advisory piece urges in depth study of automobile mechanics for buyers and drivers. It argues that a driving course and a practical handbook, resembling a religious text in esteem, will save money and extend vehicle life by teaching lubrication, braking, gears, tires, and steering. It stresses consulting experts, obtaining proper instruction, and treating vehicle care as a lasting investment.
Brief notes describe making a combined muffler and heater by assembling short sections of thin walled pipes used for waste and water piping. The design aims to resist cold weather start stress and protect the muffler shell, with connections using standard plumber fittings.
The article describes a six to eight section exhaust arrangement that efficiently directs heat through a perforated duct in a car. It notes the system does not encroach on foot room and can be covered in summer with a sheet iron sleeve while the heater box is removed for vehicle cooling.
The article discusses auto maintenance tips and manufacturing notes. It notes grease and bolt care under hoods, demountable components, and storage unit costs. It cites U S states authorizing large highway or plant construction and highlights Michigan Texas New York as leading production states.
A prepared synopsis explains how a 275 million federal highway appropriation will fund public road projects. By December 1, 1928 about 212 million had been spent on completed or under construction work, with states matching roughly 286 million. If laid end to end the funds would circle the earth, and total road mileage under construction or completed reached about 27 thousand miles, with over 21 thousand miles already effectively completed or in advanced stages. The program shifted federal role from minimal to substantial, with roughly half of current road construction aided by federal funds.
Ninety three road construction projects in twenty five states were approved for federal aid in October by the Bureau of Public Roads. Projects span many types with Missouri and Minnesota among top counts and Maryland and Virginia also listed. The longest stretch is 85.3 miles in Calhoun County. Ohio reports the shortest at 0.61 mile in Stark County.
The piece notes substitutes for hard surfaced highways are needed as the United States builds a national system. It cites large scale employment in road construction and repairs, with 61 percent of municipal streets topped with asphalt and many roads showing disintegration signs due to heavy wear.
Mothiers cook book features a Sunshine Cake recipe with butter sugar milk eggs and lemon flavoring plus a separate Apple Snow dessert. Directions include beating eggs folding in flour and baking powder alternating with milk and preserving a light texture. Also mentions standard cookies and a jelly dot garnish.
An editorial advocates concentrating effort on one main craft rather than chasing by products of talent. It cites petroleum by-products and authors like Anthony Hope to illustrate the danger of spreading energies. The piece urges professionals to devote themselves fully to their chosen field rather than pursuing side ventures.
A fragmented verse capturing an April landscape with Spring's awakening. The speaker wanders a lake and woods, recalling Mother Nature’s heart and the cheerful renewal of life as birds sing and flowers bloom beneath April skies.
An interview with Charles M. Behwab highlights a steel industry leader who rose from a boyhood start to top positions through loyalty, discipline, and relentless study. He urges readers to adopt highest ethics, courage, and perseverance, warning against fear and complacency while pursuing noble goals.
An editorial argues profanity harms both old and young and stresses parental influence. It recalls Jeane B. Osborne, honored Kentuckians who never spoke profanely, and dismisses old remedies like washing mouths. The piece urges family and community effort to curb bad language to prevent a slide into crime.
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