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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1922
Page
7
M P Robson of Houston proposes a safety system for railroad crossings. The plan uses zig zag and acute turns to slow motorists and improve sightlines, forcing careful crossing and reducing speed. It aims to eliminate many grade crossings and acknowledges driver caution as key to safety.
The article outlines six key steps to keep cars running smoothly in cold weather. Use clear low cold test oil, add a bit of alcohol to the radiator, install a radiator cover, drain the crank case more often, use volatile gasoline for easier starting, and ensure more than six parts needing fabrication are serviced this winter.
Touring too much water in the radiator has become a habit for many car owners. A simple device using a copper tube and cork allows water to be poured without overflow. The setup prevents rapid inflow and spills, promoting careful filling.
A compact contraption fits in a side pocket and can be used with any watering can in the garage. Its clever design allows operation in darkness, stopping by the sound of dripping water from the overflow pipe.
The mixture in the carburetor is correct if the engine runs without choking popping or missing at the lowest or highest speed or any speed in between. The exhaust flame color should be faint blue or purple when the exhaust manifold is removed or the head opened.
Automobile tips emphasize timing checks, water cooling, clutch play, and tire fit. Recommendations include ginserine on the windshield to aid rain visibility, flashlight for emergencies, and straightening dents to avoid poor appearance. Fuel efficiency notes suggest slower speeds burn less gas and regular air changes and gauge checks every 100 miles.
Black velvet remains the season’s staple for afternoon and evening dresses with a surge of original designs. White velvet appears too, often paired with black in Parisian styles. notable gowns feature embroidered jackets, fringe finishes, and contrasting wide sleeves, creating dramatic, picturesque effects.
Fashion shifts back to neckwear after colorless dresses. Berthas in back or front openings or closed, wide capes or narrow collars, in het batiste linen lace and embroidery. Guimpes, lace trimmed collars, and two piece necklines appear with understated elegance.
Evening attire highlights velvet capes paired with gowns and copper colored dresses featuring elaborate Indo China motifs. A copper dress uses a heavily padded wide copper hem, echoed on a matching cape.
A New York Times fashion authority notes fur trims dominate the season showing up as belts ornaments edges and buttons. They add winter character to dresses while not prioritizing warmth, pleasing many despite critiques of practicality and heat.
The text discusses many uses for pockets in garments and home storage. It suggests adding pockets inside drawers and doors to organize items like ribbons, hair combs, and small tools, noting different pocket placements and the convenience of having pockets for quick access. It reflects on personal habits and the variety of pockets one might have.
The speaker notes Kriss Gray is regarded as a skilled mixer while his wife claims he tends to muddle things, contrasting views on his social effectiveness.
For years Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root has been praised by druggists as a strengthening medicine for kidneys liver and bladder It claims physician prescribed quality and urges readers to start treatment now It offers a sample bottle for ten cents if sent with a paper mention and requests readers to confirm the ad in the newspaper
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