Good Roads Plan Urges Firm Funding For Highways
A United States Department of Agriculture prepared brief urges voters and legislators to fund highway expansion as a long term national project. It argues roads are essential, compares US needs to France and Germany, and calls for shifting more costs to road users while reducing reliance on state and local taxes.
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United States Department of Agriculturey
Thomas T Macknald
Bureau of Public Funds
United States Department of Agriculture
France
Germany
Te An Forge
Texas
Tion
Bureau of Public Ronda
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DANGERS OF LIGHTED CIGARS ON BRIDGES
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin warns against discarding lighted cigars near wooden bridges as embers can ignite fires, threaten structural integrity, and potentially destroy sections. A joint committee from the burn prevention board and engineering bodies studies protection measures and fire prevention practices.
Road Repair Industry Grows Across United States
The highway building boom drives employment as over a million men work on constructing and repairing public roads making it the nation's largest industry.
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United States
Warning Signs In Missouri Road Plan Expansion
Missouri plans warning signs along 7 700 miles of highway as part of a planning effort. The article notes hay as a key crop and references maps used for agricultural planning in the United States.
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Missouri
United States
Heart Disease and Care of Storage Batteries in Automobiles
A Chicago trade school president emphasizes that heart of a car is the storage battery and warns owners to treat it with care. Frequent charging and discharging, regular water checks, and avoiding overuse or neglect prevent early failure and costly junk outcomes.
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B. W. Cooke
Chicago
Heat Deteriorates Rubber In High Speed Tires
High speed operation raises tire temperature through internal friction in the tire carcass. Heat accelerates rubber degradation in proportion to intensity and duration. Tires resist normal heating but prolonged extreme heat from fast driving increases wear and likely higher tire bills for the speeder than the moderate-speed driver.
How to Drive a Car to Avoid Engine Damage
A fragmented instructional note describes cautious driving on hills and at high speed. It warns against showing off with powerful machines and outlines gear shifts and timing strategies to prevent engine damage while descending or accelerating.
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Jouig Hill
Wien
Rien
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Headlight Control Invention for Automobiles
The account describes a headlight control by steering mechanism, enabling the headlight to point in the direction of travel. Invented by W. Mutler in Honolulu Hawaii, the device aims to project the beam toward the course of the vehicle, allowing operation from the steering wheel.
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W. Mutler
Honolulu
Hawaii
Maintenance tips for old engine care and safety
Article warns vehicle owners to regularly grease grease cups, inspect wheel bearings, steering joints and shackles, and oil universal joints to prevent wear and breakdown. Advises owners to perform basic checks themselves between professional servicing to avoid dangerous rail line operation and engine damage.
Knitting Expands Into Coats and Dressy Jackets
A new wave in knitted textiles introduces coats and coat dresses with novel patterns and trims. Designers mix plaid backs, velour, and contrasting colors with decorative knitting for sportswear inspired, structured garments. Intricate trims in wool yarn, patch pockets, and fringe panels appear on overcoats, dresses, and jackets, including tailored coats with unusual sleeves and pendant tassel details.
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Drowes and Walta
Jersey
Pelicans Speak on Their Ways in a Curious Tale
In a playful dialogue the Pelicans describe themselves and their world to Master White Pelican and Master Brown Pelican. They boast of size, feathers, and impressive pouches while hinting at their love of food and the keeper’s luncheon arrival. The scene blends humor with a gentle natural history tone.
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Permindon
Colin
Master White Peltonen
White Petiean
Cours
Maxter Brown Petidan
Master White Pelivan
Macher White Petican
Weill
Manter
Mapter
Velienta
White Web
Master White
Manier
Tim
Wood Pelican
White Pelican
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McDonald
Wayne County
New York
United States Department of Agriculure
Bureau of Bubtle Roads
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Lumiter
Create
Industry
Engineering News Record
Seattle
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King County
Cononer
W. Muller
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Eniter Privine
Harintelinene
Pelicans
Matt Manter
Thie
Cote Hineot
Aimerica
North America
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