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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1930
Page
4
Pennsylvania reports 870 miles of excellent concrete roadway with very low roughness. Chief Engineer Samuel Eckels notes smoother roads reduce vehicle impact and operating costs, extending road life. Cities lag, but widespread smooth pavements will save money and ease traffic.
John L. Blaker of West Auburn Massachusetts describes a method to improve rear passenger exit in two door sedans. The right seat is mounted on a steel rod to slide toward the driver enabling easier door access.
Spark plug gap sizes matter for performance. Use a feeler gauge and follow maker recommendations, with service-station checks twice yearly. In 1929 about 1 015 000 American vehicles sold abroad. Europeans toured by Americans exceeded 600 million spent. New car share reached about 68 percent and trucks 46 percent. U S trucks sold overseas reached 345 000, up 5 percent from 1923.
The piece by Billy Evans traces how Babe Ruth sparked a home run era that transformed pitching, batting and attendance. It notes the rise of the lively ball, the decline of small-ball steals, and Evans’ mixed feelings about high-scoring games versus traditional pitching duels.
Highlights include Glenn Wright learning left handed throwing, Ivy Olson returning to the Brooklyn Dodgers as coach, Freddie Lindstrom's salary cut and batting dip, Danning bought by Baltimore from Tulsa, and Eddie Raush earning $321000 last year with Giants. Also noted are various player movements in the International league, carer numbers, and early baseball trivia.
Evers at Georgetown begins practice with the Hoyas after leaving Troy High School where he played for his team. The son of famed Johnny Evers of the Chicago Cubs starts his college career at Georgetown University and joins the baseball squad practicing with teammates.
A 1929 Sunday School lesson outlines Matthew 16 13 to 28 with Christ's kingship, Peter's confession, and Jesus predicting His death. It stresses self denial taking up the cross and following Christ as core discipleship.
An archaic fragment cites Martin Luther noting roses and flogers scattered worldwide with little regard. The line suggests a poetic reflection on beauty and neglect and ends with a provocative reformist sentiment.
A reflective line argues the right path is not the easy one and that God provides training through life. It asserts faith will guide development both now and in the afterlife. The tone is devotional and instructional.
In a divorce case the husband alleges misrepresentation by his wife claiming she consented to marriage under false pretenses. The exchange appears in Cupper's Weekly as the basis for seeking the dissolution of marriage.
International metallurgical watchers follow progress on a new building in Essen Germany using tetless iron. The Krupp works lead the innovation in construction metal.
In England 1573 a levy was imposed to fund relief for the pews amid ongoing fiscal pressures. The article notes taxation measures and their aim to support church seating arrangements during a period of financial strain.
Advert says Phillips Max of Magnesia cures indigestion and sour stomach within minutes after meals. It claims to prevent diarrhea two hours after eating and improve overall digestion with a pleasant, temporary burn.
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