Road Building Plans Review Under Federal Aid Bureau
Federal aid road projects receive heavy review from the Public Roads Bureau. Most applications are rejected at local offices, but about half advance to Washington for final approval within days. District engineers also review plans, often saving money on revisions. Over 1,000 active federal aid projects exist nationwide.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
United State
Hans Ant Thik
Thie
Run Saving
States test convict labor for road work
Twelve states Arizona Oklahoma Florida Maryland Louisiana New Jersey Wyoming Utah Idaho and Nebraska have tried employment of convict tutors for road building. Reports say results are suboptimal. well fed and housed convicts perform better, lowering costs and offering some self improvement.
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Arizona
Oklahooma
Florida
Maryland
Tilmot
Louisiana
Rhody Inland
New Jersey
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Nebraska
United States
Department of Agriculture
Cash for Improving Roads and Highway Spending Rise
A 1919 report by the Bureau of Public Roads shows hard surfaced highways spending hit a record $138,000,000 with a projected 1920 total near $689,000,000. Thirty seven states authorized $85,041,720 for good roads over the next five years, including a $12,000,000 allotment for the Lincoln Highway. The piece notes over 25,000 miles of French highways were destroyed during World War I.
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Burreau
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Bureau
France
Provide Engine with Lubricant and Oil Change Rule
Instruction urges proper lubrication for cars citing gauge readings and oiling schedules. Recommends drawing old oil and refilling every 1,000 miles, with more frequent changes in some cases. Warns against using fuel oil mixtures and explains causes of low oil flow such as pump or pipe issues, and stresses checking connections and pump adjustment to maintain engine cooling and avoid bearing damage.
Tool to remove carbon with common wire brush
A Popular Mechanics description details a special device to remove carbon from pistons. It uses a frayed wire cable through a bent brass tube with a taped end as a handle. The cable grips the piston area and back‑and‑forth motion pulverizes carbon before running the motor with the spark plug out.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Gossip on car maintenance and lubrication practices
Eye the ammeter and off gauge for proper operation and inspect for oil leaks. Regular lubrication prevents dry moving parts and loose grease cups. Do not run the engine with the storage battery out or the generator disconnected until operable. Drain the engine every 600 to 1,000 miles to avoid costly repairs. If the starter stalls, stop and check for trouble.
Steel Tool To Remove Bushings Described In Note
A described improvised tool for removing steering bushings uses a piece of inch round metal bent slightly from the end. It should be long enough to pass through the steering knuckle with one or two ends left to grip.
Paris Sponsors These Frocks by Paris Creations in Fashion Feature
A fashion feature lauds French designers and showcases two Harriet Gustin frocks paired with Paris hats and shoes. The brown satin gown features an accordion petticoat, indigo embroidery, and graceful draping, while the second black hatin gown with blue gray plaid brocade flaunts long bows and a pleated, tasselled brocade front.
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Hether
Harriet Gustin
Paris
Autumn Hats and Smocks Set in Matching Elegance
A feature on autumn millinery and coordinated ensembles. Hats paired with smocks and companion bags highlight rich embroidery, fabrics like velvet and duvetyn, and designers using ribbons and Chinese and Japanese motifs. The piece notes the trend toward matching hat and bag sets and the appeal of ornate, ornate embroidery.
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Ani
Blue Bird Teaches Pooky About Feeling Blue
The tale features Pooky the dog and a blue bird discussing the meaning of being blue. The blue bird explains color as a reflection of mood and says his own color mirrors happiness while noting the routine of breakfast coffee and a sugar lump from Charles.
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Poeky
Pooky
Blue Bird
Charles
What the Problem Was Father Young Man Tale
A father asks why the boy is late from school and the son explains the teacher kept him for a problem. The setup hints at a mischief or lesson as the tale ends abruptly with the son's incomplete reply.
Chance and Opportunity Seem To Shape Merchant Talks
A terse exchange shows a merchant declining to offer a chance and instead asserting a will to seize it, reflecting attitudes toward opportunity after college graduation.
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Peshane
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Ilue Bird
Perky
Eich
Pewky
Pooks
Becky
Pocky
Colo
Tiey
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