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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
3
A simple scraper shown in Popular Science Magazine clears carbon from exhaust pipes. A U shaped sheet iron piece with drilled holes is tied to rope and slid inside the pipe, moved back and forth to loosen buildup. George A. Liiers of Washington DC notes the device works end to end.
The article discusses a controversial World Series play where Sam Rice legally caught a drive by Karl Smith, with umpire Tagler and Commissioner Landis weighing the decision. It recalls Rice's defensive genius, McGraw's praise, and contrasts 1928 steals with 1980 baserunning, noting evolving baseball strategies and era shifts.
The note highlights the 1929 Surf prize, Western Maryland at Baltimore gates, and athlete mentions such as George Kojac training daily, Don Benn sold to the Dallas club, Chuck Gardiner as Eng Ye short player in the NHL, and Ensign Collins returning to coach boxers. It also notes Miller Brown's Athletics trial, St. Louis high school first aid, and Helnie Munush as the team’s .800 hitter with .878 clip, reflecting varied sports chatter.
Hoyt of the Yankees says Detroit has the best potential club in the league with Bucky Harris shaping a contender. Harris, a smart manager, motivates the Tigers and attracts players with nerve and discipline, aiming to boost Detroit’s standing.
A vintage note discusses steering wheel design dangers and a harp like shape, mentions the space between Introduction and motor, cites rubber firms claiming lower tire costs per mile, and describes a French eight cylinder car with eight neon tubes on the dashboard lighting a spark plug fault indicator when powered.
An 1906 report notes France’s rapid adoption of sports beyond football and rugby. Football and rugby organize big venues for 100000 spectators, tennis expands near Paris, boxing declines as boxers emigrate, and golf grows yet remains aristocratic.
A study by the American Engineering Council shows 26 experts view amber as a caution signal while 27 use it differently. Cities like New York Buffalo and Albany adopt red and green only, discarding the yellow warning.
The report notes 85 cities use the three color system with varying amber usage, 76 apply amber after red and green, eight avoid amber after red, and 18 mix amber with red or green. Experts debate amber with green, two color systems exist, and color blind considerations guide signal design.
The article explains proper spring replacement with attention to leaf orientation and axle position. Placing the front axle slightly forward of the spring middle aids stable road handling, while incorrect placement hinders straight travel. Lubrication is often neglected by owners.
A collection of humorous anecdotes and tall tales. The first tale recounts a Polish witness detailing a planned murder at sea and a later fishing trip that turns into a kidnapping when the attacker uses a rope and a club. The second tale features a Wyoming rancher Shorty who narrates a comic misunderstanding with a gun-toting suitor.
An East man struggles with memory about locking his store. He makes repeat trips to check the door, unsure whether he went home tonight or last night. The excerpt reflects on the futility of relying on memory.
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