Gallant American Soldiers Earn Distinguished Service Cross
A long dispatch lists multiple recipients from the American Expeditionary Forces for conspicuous gallantry in France. It names officers and enlisted men, including First Lieutenant 369th Infantry George G. Rodd and Lieutenants Robb and Lynch, with acts from Seelault to Apremont. Also credited are Private Gaffney and Corporal Brandt among others, detailing their bravery, wounds, and actions aiding units in Verdun and the Argonne region.
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France
Pershing
George
Rodd
Seelault
Robb
Robbe
South Twelfth "Street
Salina
Kan
Gas Motorists Face Fuel Consumption Challenge
Prominent quotes warn that the perennial fuel problem won’t be solved without close cooperation between the motor industry and oil producers. Mark L. Requa notes rising vehicle numbers outpace fuel production gains, urging joint efforts to design more efficient internal combustion engines and reduce gasoline use.
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Mark L. Requa
United States Fuel Administration
Motor
National Magazine of
Motoring
Canrine
Tequa
Etraleum
United States
Uste Lees Oil
T Ni Hof
Teanhot Apeak
Windshield Glass Care Advice and Substances
The article advises using strong konosuds made from automobile soap rubbed on windshield glass to prevent fogging and rain obscuring vision. It notes ker sone is sometimes needed for this purpose, with glycerin also recommended.
Preventing Rust by Cleaning Car Tires After Rain
A car owner who dries tires after bad weather with a sponge can reduce rust along bead areas. Wiping tires clean and dry prevents moisture from causing rust buildup on the wheel edges and undercarriage.
Alpheus E Stewart Receives Distinguished War Cross
Private Alpheus E Stewart of the 107th Infantry earned the Distinguished War Cross for gallantry in action near Rune Soy France on September 20 1918. He fearlessly advanced on an enemy machine gun position and silenced it with a grenade before sustaining head wounds and continuing pursuit under heavy fire.
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Andrew B. Lynch
110Th Infantry
Lynch
Apremont
France
Hiving
Franklin Street
Philadelphia
Gaffney
Roussoy
Pricenery
Lockport
N.Y
Wilber
John J. Farrell
384Th Infantry
Farrell
Wisdow
Gollantry
Kemonvilly
Novouller
Bartell
Paterson
N. J
Co. E
188Th Infantry
Brandt
W. F. Brandt
Postville
Iowa
Verdun
Cote de Chaillion
Bel Womded
Reider Waaler
Whaler
Ronasoy
Noretland
Norway
Sandiin
Bois de Forges
Gandlin
Sandhin
Nesta
Johonie Buachin
Ives
Hayden
Kentucky
Archie A. Peck
Ranney A. 807Th Infantry
Art
Argonne Forest
Peck
Blenealhtant
Beck
Bodich, x
Walter & Sevalia
Co. F
7Th Engineers
Sevalia
Lerois
Areuilles
Bevalia
Meuse
Ist Canal
Sevalla
Alpheus E. Stewart
107Th Infantry
Stewart
Winowa Gallan'ry
Actiog Pear Runesoy
Treregarding & S
Stewart Fearlewly
Handle Battery With Care In City Driving Tips
A guidance on extending Kia battery life by careful handling. Keep engine tuned for easy starts, minimize current use, avoid excessive lights, and drive to keep engine speed high enough for charging. In traffic, change gears to boost engine speed and charging efficiency.
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Gene
New Headlight for Motors by C. Brimarth ofFatlon
The Scientific American describes an inventor from Fatlon, New Jersey, presenting a mechanism to operate motor vehicle headlights. The device aims to make headlights follow or adjust with the vehicle's movement.
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Scientific American
Inver Hon
Dirigible Headlight Operating Mech Aniem Concept
A description outlines a headlight operating mechanism for a dirigible style vehicle. The device integrates with steering gear to allow the headlight system to be engaged or disengaged as the craft moves along curves. The goal is to keep lights steady during travel when desired.
Delicate car door pockets and repair tips
The article warns about delicate door pockets made of inferior material that tear at corners. It suggests using brass headed screws with pitted heads when material is soft, and notes these screws can also secure mausoleum flooring to boards, especially at corners.
Lubrication Failure Hints On Locomotive Maintenance
The engineer notes lubrication checks by hand to detect overheating caused by insufficient lubrication. Friction rises when lubrication fails, and parts too hot to touch indicate likely lubrication issues.
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Frequentl
National Forest Roads Fund Expanded Under New Law
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines a boosted federal aid for roads and trails in national forests. The act increases the fund by 200 million and provides 30 million for roads and trails, with flexibility for maintenance and local project support.
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United Cne
Faulcnat Forent
Pew
Secretary of Agriculture
Ntxe
Secretary of War
War Department
Ile
Highway Commissions
Atatos
Wen
Wre
Ayeten
Snys Henry
Graves
Forest Service
Forest road funding boosts maps for public work
The program aims to spend up to 1,000,000 dollars yearly on roads within forest areas, with 2,509,000 dollars already spent due to war delays and another 1,000,000 dollars expected to be available July 1. It promises easier forest protection with less cost and will support rural communities near forests, creating important routes and recreational tourism. Preference goes to veterans for labor.
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Mounthine
Pleyerounia
Keystone Voters Endorse Roads Bond Plan Victory
In the recent election a large voter turnout approved a $914 million road bond measure. Supporters touted long overdue road improvements while opponents warned of debt.
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Maine
Pennsylvania
City Cat Tells Adventure To Farm Animals Tale
A city cat visits a farm and shares adventures to the farm animals and a farmer's boy. The cat contrasts city life with rural life while the farm’s pets listen, including a rabbit, turkey, monkey, and a Rose cat describing brave firemen and their deeds.
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Pare Heulah
Cate
Willy
Gobbie
Planta
Ani
Bunny
Tory
Rose
Grewen
Lew Tan
Royan
Pune
Peeple
Heines
Wulldinge
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Company A
132Nd Infantry
Charles D. Barger
354Th Infantry
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Bala de Bantheville
No Man's Land
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