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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1929
Page
2
A research engineer cites bad driving habits and poor car care as key causes of excessive gasoline use. Idling at high speed, uneven acceleration, engine revving, and racing in spurts waste fuel and harm the vehicle. Regular inspections prevent small faults from becoming large repairs.
A new Massachusetts law mandates periodic inspection of all motor vehicles and trailers every six months. The program checks brakes horns lights mirrors and general equipment to ensure vehicles are safe and maintained as required by state law.
Bucky Harris rejects claims that he demeaned the Athletics by suggesting they were riding a high wave in the American League race. After four days of Philadelphia razzing, the Tigers left with four straight losses as fans staged field side gags including a silk topper for Giarris.
A vintage quiz on car care lists questions about headlight use battery drain causes of spark plug fouling and consequences of wrong grade oil or plugs. It notes bearing wear from low grade oil and engine power loss from rich mixtures and cold driving conditions.
A proposed gasoline tank cap lock uses an ordinary small cabinet door lock riveted under the cap to deter thieves. The plan describes securing the lock with rivets or screws and marking the bolt path to create a slot inside the opening, so the cap cannot be easily opened when the key turns.
The long noted White Sox prospect Whispering Bill Barrett, once traded to the Boston Red Sox for Doug Tartt, returns in a gray uniform at Comiskey Park. Barrett, famed as a bench jockey with natural talent, has been a staple name in Sox lore and has yet to fulfill his early promise as a major star.
A scattered sports survey notes golf ball speed around 80 mph and 30 mph driving speeds, mentions Detroit Golf Club’s $85,000 caddy clubhouse, and cites baseball history like the Boston Braves’ rough eras. It also references Maurice McCarthy as an athlete, Lake Placid Olympic prep budgets, and various odds and ends from promoters to rule changes.
The article lists right field distances to the fence in both leagues. It covers Chicago New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia St Louis Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Pittsburgh Washington and Detroit with measurements from 257 ft to 428 ft.
The article traces three historical electrode shapes for spark plugs from square ends to rounded ends and bevelled centers. It explains how bevelled center electrodes reduce corrosion, stabilize gap width, and increase spark intensity, power, and smoother engine performance, marking a notable efficiency gain.
Fashion writer Jolla Bott outlines millinery ethics and the season’s headwear diversity. Hats range from brimmed to brimless with French origins. silhouettes complement wraps, furs, and tailored outfits, while colors highlight browns golds greens pinks and blacks.
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