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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1927
Page
6
The article weighs car buying decisions focusing on purpose needs and affordability. It compares depreciation and service longevity across high and low priced cars, advising buyers to match model choice to intended use, trading plans, and time horizon. It notes that cheaper cars may deliver lower annual transportation costs while high priced models may depreciate more rapidly when traded yearly.
Fred H Caley of the Cleveland Automobile Club warns that locking cars for even a minute greatly reduces theft. He notes crimes rise with more cars and that the modern thief depends on autos for getaway and easy abandonment at remote locations.
Instruction warns against using jacks for under car work and urges using horses or solid blocks for stability. It notes wheels removal can cause movement and a car to fall, stressing that brakes do not operate when rear wheels are off ground. Emphasizes securing support before any underneath work.
A Tokyo police bulletin lists humorous but cautionary road tips for drivers. It warns against disrespecting officers, horn etiquette, and passing near pedestrians, animals, and vehicles. The playful yet practical guidance covers calm driving, avoiding hazards, and reducing skids and accidents.
A Popular Science Monthly note explains dim lights in rain reduce road glare due to water droplets acting as tiny lenses. Wipe the headlight lens with a glycerin moistened rag to form a smooth layer that directs light forward.
The writer Genevieve Wimenti in A Griffin in China portrays a Chinese chef who praises Chinese cuisine as unsurpassed. An Occidental gourmet, after tasting oil roasted Peking duck and Chinese fish, regrets all other cooking after his travels, craving authentic flavors wherever he dines.
A Detroit bank official notes there are hundreds of thousands of dollars in forgotten bank deposits and valuables left in vaults by deceased depositors. Many accounts range from ten to a hundred dollars, and the money seemingly seeks its owners with help from bank officers.
Warning urges buyers to ensure Bayer on package or tablets to avoid counterfeit aspirin. Claims genuine Bayer aspirin proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for years. Includes ad copy urging Bay er branding and notes imitation may be dangerous.
A satirical take on cars and driving warns that drivers should avoid mud and theft, or insurance rates will rise. The piece notes the need to curb reckless driving and to teach the automobile to respect life, while joking about family views at an auto show.
D. Morris of the Western railways committee on public relations told the Winnetka Rotary Club that labor saving machinery drives American productivity. He cited an average investment of 4000 dollars behind every industrial worker and 12000 dollars behind each rail worker in the nation.
Exchange between Hie Hall and Mrs Jones about achieving hall of fame for a son. Mention of burning skin diseases relief by Cole's Garboli salve and a medicine chest offer. Advert leads claim product availability at druggists and J W Cole Co. Includes unrelated notes on social habits and cooking fame.
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