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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
7
Popular Science Monthly explains how a single operator with a one-man road grader replaces two teams of horses and two men. The device, driven by gang line, puts controls at the operator’s elbow, cutting time and labor for community road maintenance and encouraging neighbors to pool resources to purchase the machine.
A Concord Monitor editorial argues that improving rural roads links directly to better maternal and infant care. It notes delays in reach of doctors and nurses endanger lives and stresses making farms and hospitals accessible to reduce deaths and illness.
An older narrator compares ancient Appian Way builders to modern roadwork, arguing that light stone roads cannot withstand the upcoming avalanche of motor trucks. The piece notes motorcars require oil to roads, contrasts with water-bound methods, and suggests heavy rails and ample ballast as railroad lessons for heavy traffic.
Practically all vegetables that can be grown in the spring garden also thrive in the fall garden. Leftover spring plantings may be used in the fall, making a productive transition between seasons.
There is no doubt about the need for faster and better roads as automobiles and trucks remain the sole means of hauling food into the city. The message stresses urgent improvement to support food supply chains and urban commerce.
A Waterville Ohio inventor William Groh has patented a simple float bell device for gasoline tanks. As fuel drops the float descends the bell rings repeatedly to alert the driver that gasoline is running low, providing timely warning during travel away from a station.
George Luers in Popular Science Monthly explains remedies for air leaks and improper throttle action in aging engines. Techniques include sealing throttle stem leaks, replacing intake valves, adding bushings, fitting grease cups, adjusting piston rings, and narrowing openings to increase air velocity. Also suggests preheaters and trimming openings to prevent overrich fuel delivery.
A description of an automobile storm awning by G H Hunt of Monroe Center. The device protects the upper windshield from rain and sleet and reduces glare from sun or elevated street lights. It is a waterproof flexible awning operable from inside the car with spring actuated arms and locking mechanisms for the supports.
A motor car manufacturer advises frequent radiator attention in summer. Keep the system oiled, flush it with clean water, and maintain the fan belt. Watch spark lever position for advanced timing and oil minor parts more often in heat. Use heavier oil and drain the motor at intervals not exceeding 1000 miles.
The article notes high motor vehicle use in agriculture and schools, recalls historic views on women driving, and mentions Pennsylvania regulations on public highways. It cites Pats to Verdun trips and street car right of way, with figures on ganoling use and vehicle counts in the United States since 1800.
A playful narrative features Daddy and Mother Ocean conversing with Rain children. Rain descends with umbrellas and games, while Ocean teases and teaches that though rain can trouble, it also refreshes flowers, streams, and birds. Ocean assures endless care and affection for the wet world and its playful rain children.
Players form a large circle three feet apart and run on a signal. Each tries to tag the car in front as the line advances. The running continues until all participants have been tagged.
The piece, a versatile between season wrap, proves adaptable in any weather. It appears prominently in mid and late summer and continues into fall, with handsome knitted garments, capes, coats, tuxedos, and angora blends in varied colors and stitches. Capes feature accordion pleats and plaits, with angora cloth for trims.
Fashion notes praise georgette crepe blouses with beaded embroidery in overblouse and tailored forms. Crepe de chine and crepe satin rival for winter wear, while trims include beads bugle and soutache. Suggestions include black georgette paired with blue jade green or henna accents and fringe finishes.
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