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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1922
Page
7
Fanny scrambles from work to chase a personal dream of luxury a manicure and massage. She borrows a dollar, endures family scolding, and finally returns home to prepare for a party while glimpsing a broader craving for beauty amid poverty and daily struggle.
An experienced driver recognizes that a stone or curb impact can injure tire fabric from the inside first. A stone bruise often shows no outer signs until inner plies fail, leading to eventual blowouts. Breaks in inner plies can pinch the tube and loosen tread, though failures are usually due to prior impact rather than manufacturing defects.
Tires tell mileage history more convincingly than speedometers. The appearance of a car is often affected by tire condition. A new set of tires and a little cleanup can transform an old car as a shave and haircut improve an old suit.
A 1922 Wheeler Syndicate advisory warns that gasoline and grease rapidly degrade rubber tires, especially after long drives or cuts. Pools of oil in garages or on streets pose decay risks and create dangerous footing, with a manufacturer advising motorists to wipe tires with gasoline then dry clean.
Inexperienced motorists struggle to enter a garage straight. Two remedies are suggested to improve alignment and reduce mishaps.
Quote from G Bender in Popular Science Monthly describes two ruts to be put in a garage floor to always guide a car straight, regardless of driver skill. The idea emphasizes basic alignment aids and automotive modification concepts.
A simple notch on the wider side of the steering wheel rim near the driver helps back a car straight. Before moving, set wheels straight. While backing, a deviation of the notch shows wheels are not aligned.
The bulletin states most accidents stem from brake misadjustment or misapplication. Engine failures are categorized as spark, overheating, cam wear, and worn or loose parts. It warns a clogged fuel line to the carburetor causes loss of power when pulling a load and advises pedestrians to stay to the left to avoid approaching cars from behind.
A plea warns all mothers about imitations and counterfeit remedies marketed as the same Castoria. For over thirty years Fletcher's Castoria has aided babies and grown populations, while urging parents not to trust "Just-as-good" substitutes or unproven remedies.
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