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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
2
Willam A Brush chairs the Detroit Automotive council urging thicker, stronger highways to handle growing truck traffic. He cites rail transport shifts and cheap roads as causing rapid deterioration, warning builders to plan for heavier loads and wider roads with pneumatic tires to reduce pavement damage and extend vehicle life.
The 1920 Minnesota road plan requires about 687000 tons of crushed rock or gravel, nearly 20000 carloads, per the Bureau of Public Roads. Shortages delayed many miles of road work, but 290 miles are slated for completion in 1920 with 180 miles of new construction authorized.
The article argues that when highway construction has progressed as state policy, the value of built roads should be compensated so that state mileage equals national system value. States or counties would receive compensation, and these roads would be turned over to the state while the federal government maintains the national system.
In the road testing laboratory of the engineering experiment station in Manhattan, a study records wear on road material over a few hours to simulate wear expected from 50 to 100 years of use.
The statement argues that a tonnage tied to bonds that pay for it becomes a liability at maturity and not an asset. It criticizes wasteful spending and calls for halting costly projects in many areas.
A steam carburetor was tested at a college lab showing it does not vaporize gasoline but mixes it with air forming bubbles in the intake. The bubbles cling to the manifold walls and are drawn into the cylinders, wasting fuel and increasing carbon buildup. The steam method then vaporizes all gas in the manifold, preventing bubble formation and improving combustion.
A Popular Science Monthly note claims most auto axles break in remote spots and drivers lack tools. It describes a makeshift fix using a taper punch and a board to stabilize the differential, enabling limited driving until proper repair.
Extreme temperatures cause car hoods to dull quickly. Wipe hood after rain as moisture dries fast and leaves spots that ruin the finish over time.
Older lubricating oil that has run through an engine can be cleaned with filters and reused for oil cups and other external lubrication. It explains that dirty oil need not be discarded and saved by filtration.
Sane driving means safe economical driving. Do not follow closely and allow the clutch to engage gradually. Check frame rivets and ignition wear, consult instruction book, and keep wheels and tires in good condition. Maintain proper carburetor lean mixtures to reduce deposits and wear.
A whimsical first person narration by a cat named Wopsle recounts an Atlantic airship journey with humor and self reflection. He contrasts luxury and simple living, notes reporters overemphasize travel glory, and asserts feline pride in humble origins.
A fragment of a humorous Q and A spread asks which plants are fastest and includes archaic riddles about a runner bean, a gun, a pig, and a butter shop. It features playful wordplay and incomplete lines typical of a late 19th or early 20th century humor column.
The new one piece dresses for fall showcase feminine lines and tailored suits. Wool fabrics in dark colors such as twill broadcloth and duvetyn appear in modest, practical designs with braid embroidery on skirts and satin belts. Embellished bodices feature embroidery and cuffs with three quarter sleeves. Various color options and interchangeable jackets offer flexible styling for different occasions.
Fashion writers note summer hats soon retire as designers pivot to future headwear. The feature highlights a classic round crown, wide brim, and ribbon band with a flower wreath, with variations in leghorn and braid, and a Paris showing with rose petal trim. The article praises the craftsmanship and distinctive touches like velvet rosettes and jet adornments.
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