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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
6
Designers of children’s garments praise neat schoolwear with plain, workmanlike lines. Dresses for schoolgirls emphasize modesty, quiet pleats, sober collars, and simple jewelry, with emphasis on proper fit and durable fabrics. Mothers are urged to insist on plain, neat school attire over fancier outfits.
Summer styles shift as tourists head south for spring and autumn frocks debut in August. Designers push full fashion with light weight gold and silver brocades, black satin with white dots, and georgette blends. Visually slimming hip lines and modest sleeves mark the season, appealing to full-figured clients seeking understated elegance.
The article discusses using motor vehicle revenues to finance road construction and maintenance. It notes a November bond issue of 60 million for a state road network, with interest and principal paid from vehicle revenues. It questions whether a reliable maintenance funding source can be secured to keep the roads in good condition.
An old road expert and University of Missouri agronomy professor emphasize drainage as the key to good earth roads. Proper grading and side ditches provide surface drainage, while underdrainage via tile handles damp stretches. Dragging after rain dries the road, centers soil, then rolling seals it before surfacing with gravel or stone.
Estimates of contemplated highway expenditures in the United States for the season of 1919 place the total at approximately 100,000,000. Government restrictions reduced the 1918 figure, while 1917 saw a much higher total of 280,000,000.
A great era of concrete road building has begun with comprehensive systems under way in many counties and through highways being improved with concrete under state supervision across several states.
The piece argues bad roads force people to invest in faster vehicles and more road time, leading to harsher journeys and greater discomfort when traveling. It notes mud and wear increase effort, reducing efficiency and comfort for travelers.
A Hendon London photo shows a mechanical device mounted on an auto used to start aircraft engines without a mechanic near the propeller. The contrivance eliminates the hazardous old method of manually spinning the prop, enabling rapid field starting of planes.
Regular inspection requires hours to properly service neglected trucks. Use a lubrication diagram, assign a dedicated mechanic for biweekly checks, and record points like the engine base, gearbox, and steering joints. A machine card and simple codes track oiling, dirt, or repairs, aiding early fault detection.
A public advisory warns drivers not to assume heat alone raises tire pressure enough to skip proper inflation. It notes only extreme racing speeds generate noticeable air increase and urges checking tire pressure every few days to prevent underinflation and potential tire damage.
Automobile gossip stresses driving near road center and warns that brakes, lubrication, and valve clearances require regular checks at least monthly. Mud and mudded roads are feared by motorists. avoid heavy speeds on rough surfaces and heed timing gear lubrication where applicable.
An otter in a zoo narrates longing for wild life and genuine compliments from people. He favors freedom over storage of fur and laments captivity while praising Canada’s cold weather and the thrill of sliding downhill in winter.
An engineering Swedish innovator claims a substitute for linseed oil with similar qualities to the genuine product. After long work, director K. Sehetin of Stoetholm would begin manufacture, but delivery of necessary machines delays progress. The substitute aims to enable extensive production at lower cost.
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