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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
6
A rubber expert explains tire wear in motion and suggests rotating tires from rear to front to balance workload. He quantifies tire work, noting 2,028 horsepower hours for a rear 92x4 inch tire under load, and warns that excessive speed and high temperatures accelerate degradation.
Practical guidelines cover charging indicators hydrometer weekly water top-ups to keep electrolyte above plates avoid drainage when engine idle prevent shorts inspect insulation for gaps keep tools away from terminals tighten and shield terminals with cup grease prevent freezing by keeping battery fully charged
When an engine stalls from rich gas in the cylinders, normal operation returns after the gas evaporates. Quick fixes include opening petcocks, or cranking with throttle closed ignition off and chok er in. Some advise keeping ignition on, but it may cause a surge and draw more gas in.
Popular Science Monthly describes a simple car accessory to carry long poles without scratching paint. A pair of brackets clamps to the fenders and is secured by a single bolt. Felt padding prevents damage, brackets adaptable in steel to fit strength needs.
Safety director I J Tomezalt of Chicago Motor Coach tested driving from Devon Avenue to the Wrigley Building. He found following the limit took 80 minutes, while speeding saved only four minutes, not worth the greater danger.
A roadside item notes a pedestrian as a man whose wife has gone out with the car. It also mentions not grinding valves until compression weakens. The piece reflects on the era when youths could buy a roadster to match a necktie and warns that throwing glass on New Jersey highways carries fines from 100 to 500 dollars.
Durand complains of torturing shoes and a miserable home life. He vows to keep wearing them as relief, citing a shrew wife a harpy mother-in-law and bankrupting children. The remark is from Le Pigaro Paris and translated for the Kansas City Star.
A vintage advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil promising to end corn pain and soreness with a money back guarantee if not cured. It claims rapid healing for corns and bunions, plus benefits for swollen varicose veins, noting druggists widely sell the product.
In a Los Angeles Times anecdote, Max Cohen questions a delivery boy about neighbors up the street. The boy deciphers hints from a coded description, concluding the target is “the party,” described as top side and tender.
Bell-Ans promises to end gas belching heartburn and nausea with a pleasant Sure Relief. The ad touts over 80 years of use and offers 250 and 60 pills packages. Free samples available by mail from Bell & Co Inc Orangeburg NY.
Popular Mechanics reports wheat today shows little difference from ancient Egyptian varieties. The article notes seeds dating back about 5,600 years were found in Mesopotamia, underscoring long-standing cultivation.
Many women reject harsh purges and turn to Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for gentle natural bowel regularity. It provides easy movements without griping and is safe for delicate individuals, including children. A 60 cent bottle can be bought locally, or a free sample may be requested by writing to Monticello Indiana.
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