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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1922
Page
7
A collection of whimsical vintage automotive proverbs describes road wisdom and humor. Pithy lines on speed, maintenance, and pride in the car reveal how drivers once joked about tires, wheels, and the road ahead.
Automobile engineers highlight a new air cleaner device placed beside the carburetor that uses centrifugal action to separate dust and debris from intake air. The self cleaning unit vents dirt and even grasshoppers, promising reduced wear and longer engine life with minimal attention.
The greatest engine efficiency occurs when cooling water is 170 to 180 degrees. Lower temps cause water vapor to condense and form carbon deposits, while higher temps lead to rapid evaporation and boiling reducing performance.
An effective shock absorber for a Hecht automobile was made from an old inner tube. The tube was straightened, cut lengthwise into two ribbons, wound around the rear axle and a hanger, and clamped with metal clips to prevent slipping. The setup should be mounted with the car loaded to proper weight for best operation.
A reader note from Louisville, Ky cites Popular Mechanics about cutting an Inner Tube into two rubber strips to act as a shock absorber. The design aims for zero force as springs sag, with immediate action when the car lifts, improving ride quality as the frame passes its normal position.
A miscellany of auto maintenance advice covers rust prevention for rims using shellac and graphite, proper tire inflation to prevent belt wear, radiator and cooling system upkeep, and lighting for night repairs. It also warns drivers to avoid streetcar proximity after load, and notes drafting oddities in carburetor draining.
The article extols beekeeping as inexpensive and low maintenance, noting honey’s high prices and bees’ suitability for small spaces. It highlights benefits: no special ground, minimal equipment, self-feeding, and easy swarming with proper handling by experienced keepers. It urges careful queen management to calm swarms.
The excerpt notes that giving rest indications and moving the new swarm into a brooders involves little trouble, comparable to transferring baby chicks from incubation to a brooder. It also stresses this does not imply the bees can be forced to forage for themselves or be weakened.
Instructions urge thorough cleaning and disinfection of cow barns to remove foul air and improve hygiene. Recommend fresh air, proper ventilation, and a balanced feed ration of luminous hay and concentrates. Promises higher profits for well cared for cows.
Instructions to block the ferd hopper opening with canvas and seal slits with antiseptic salve to prevent the sorehead from reaching the poultry. The text notes this method stops the forehead ache in the birds.
A historical note describes building a cement smokehouse for curing hog products. It advises a fireplace eight feet long and four feet tall, cement walls four inches thick, an iron door for fuel access, and a four inch smoke pipe to vent to the chamber. It highlights hillside placement for small farms and profitability in curing shoulders bacons and curme linings.
Popular Science Monthly explains a hands on guide for creating a personal smokehouse using a barrel or hogshead, with a perforated cover and a 3 to 4 inch pipe, cement stoneware or terra cotta, heated by green hardwood fuels like Hickory or maple. Smoking lasts 36 to 48 hours and longer for long term preservation.
The dairy division of the United States Department of Agriculture released a four page leaflet on producing high quality milk. It emphasizes cleanliness as the key to meeting city inspection standards and outlines four topics including clean cows sterilization of utensils use of small-top pails and cooling milk promptly. The guide ends with the slogan keep milk clean covered cold.
The article advises preventing drafts and dampness to ward off illnesses in poultry houses. It recommends ventilating with muslin curtains or bare slats, ensuring three sealed sides and one open side, preferably the south, to control air flow. It specifies glass and muslin area ratios per floor space for effective ventilation.
An Ohio report to the Biological Survey warns skunks raid bee hives at night, scratching the hive exterior to lure bees out where they are eaten. It recommends fencing hives with chicken wire at least three feet high to deter the animals.
A damaged notice explains that winter egg production can be profitable. If a hen receives proper feed, even in cold months, one egg can cover the hen’s feed costs. To maximize production, keep hens young and of a good breed, and ensure feeders know proper feed preparation.
In a London Opinion snippet a wife reassures a nervous friend in a car. She says George feels safe driving now that he has joined the Red Cross. He is learning first aid and knows where all the bos Migis are.
A consumer ad claims Diamond Dyes lets women dye draperies skirts and sweaters at home with foolproof directions. It promises no streaks or fading, guarantees results on linen, cotton, or mixed fabrics, and urges readers to consult their druggist for material type.
An advertisement for Cole's Carbolis claims rapid healing for cuts and arm injuries without scars. It features pretentious endorsements and urges readers to write to The Cole Co. in Ford, Illinois for the product.
The note hints at guidance for advanced corn on the cob preparation. It emphasizes the early effort and richer results, suggesting a focus on technique and timing for seasoned cooks seeking optimal flavor and texture.
An ancient history session at a city high school sparked attention as a teacher declared a written lesson. In response to a question, a student answered that the Greek goddess of the chase was Diameter.
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