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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1920
Page
5
A machine drawn by two horses drags chains to collect obstructions from road gravel. The chains gather tare and small pebbles into depressions and scrape them into a pocket for removal, easing the burden of manual cleanup.
A machine using dragging chains collects stones from roadsides, depositing them at intervals along the edge. A pile of a hundred stones takes only minutes to gather, compared with a man’s 10 to 15 minutes. The article compares effort with machine power.
Editorial urges unified action to promote nationwide road development. Citing prewar progress and railroad expansion, E Tibbits calls for a single coordinating body among road interests to avoid dissension and push for improved highways and higher wages.
The article argues that rapidly rising highway use for passengers and freight reveals economic issues and gaps in road funding and management. It notes diverging expectations between service highways and actual capabilities, stressing the need for clear public education and joint efforts by national, state, and county authorities to secure effective cooperation.
The farmer hauling produce to market benefits from good roads as a study shows cost per ton mile nearly halves after highway improvements. Better roads cut hauling overhead and support year round transport.
A discussion argues roads are uneven and worn, with calls for manufacturers to build vehicles able to traverse rough surfaces. The piece notes that road surface damage from cut curbs and stoppages harms infrastructure more than any single factor.
W. S. Stewart Jr. explains a testing sequence to locate ignition problems starting at the spark plugs and distributor. Moisture, carbon, and worn insulation can cause misfires. check connections, clean contacts, and adjust tappets. Regular attention prevents expensive repairs and keeps the engine smooth.
A light truck body on an automobile chassis forms a spacious hinged rear that drops to create a sleeping porch. Bedding stores on a hinged floor and the inside top holds a shallow box. canvas cover and curtains enclose the open air compartment, with quick stowaway in the morning.
Dale of the Colorado Agricultural College urges careful maintenance of car springs. He advises removing springs, cleaning dirt and rust, polishing interleaved surfaces, and reassembling with graphite grease to improve ride quality.
A stray cat named KittyCat narrates how a kind lady invited her home, fed her well, and let her enjoy singing mistress's performances. She cherishes warm milk, soft cushions, and the luxury of constant purring in a comfortable life.
A fragmented guide notes drivers should avoid revving engines at idle and keep tires soft dirt when stationary. It warns gasoline waste from running engines, praises hemp string for gasoline packing, and stresses brake chatter from loose rear wheels.
A Kansas farmer explains the main difference between himself and his son Jim. The man says he feels like working during the day while Jim prefers night runs and does not feel like work. The remark contrasts adult labor and youthful restlessness.
A fashion note describes new accessories from lace bows to ribbon chokers and jabot-inspired neck finishes. It highlights fall shopping bags with matching hats and tassels, a brocade crown hat, and a compact ribbon wrapped shopping bag with mirror, powder, and lipstick case.
Fashion notes describe new suits for fall with straight lines, high necks, and minimal embroidery. Coats extend, skirts stay full, belts slim, and buttons sparingly used. Two early models pictured show a platted skirt with a brocaded jacket and velvet duvetyn like fabrics. fur collars appear on some ensembles.
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