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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1917
Page
3
A Hingham Massachusetts man writes of years battling kidney disorder and persistent backache. He nearly died in Vancouver but recovered through Dodd's Kidney Pills and now uses them occasionally to keep kidneys regulated.
The Society of Automobile Engineers reports many members have applied for or received reserve corps officer appointments. The aim is to provide top specialists for the war department to serve with minimal extra training, five year appointments, and compulsory annual army training.
An article discusses tire inflation and its effect on car handling and ride quality. It explains that both economy and comfort depend on proper pressure, noting that too little air on a light load causes rough riding and overinflation can worsen the ride.
The article emphasizes the damage from underinflated tires and high heat, urging owners to equip with a motor driven tire pump. It argues brass pumps lasted longer, but steel tubing pumps heat and wear, while a $10 motor pump saves long-term cost and reduces neglect, improving tire mileage and ride quality.
The passage explains how tire failure occurs when a tire rubs and crimps around the wheel, especially on smooth roads, causing fabric to loosen from the rubber. It notes that a pressure gauge is needed to understand and manage the problem, referencing a figure for illustration.
Texas merchants near Rockdale report trade loss as neighbors’ towns gain road access. A bond issue for better roads faced court battles but is poised for a larger issue. Investment in improved highways yields 50 to 100 percent annual taxpaying profit. bonds should retire sooner than 20 to 30 years, argues Houston Post.
County residents weigh financing options for highway improvements. The deferred serial plan retires a fixed amount of bonds each year, reducing interest charges over time, while the sinking fund plan keeps bonds outstanding longer with interest paid for the full term.
The article discusses designing car seats to fit varied statures. It notes typical sizes misfit individuals and notes adjustable upholstery gives the seat flexibility. Designers liken car interiors to boat cabins with no surplus space and efforts to balance comfort and luxury.
In a Popular Science Monthly excerpt, Iowa is highlighted as having a car for every 15 residents, compared with New York's one per 39. The piece notes rapid growth in motor vehicles, with nationwide counts rising to over 2.5 million, and revenue from automobile interests swelling dramatically in the past decade.
The piece argues for using a sinking fund and serial bonds to finance road improvement. It notes sinking funds earn about 3 percent interest, while counties pay 5 to 6 percent to bondholders. Experts say serial bonds are cheaper and should be used when possible to market aerial bonds.
Governor Dunne states a $129 million state wide road program. An immediate $12 million is needed for improving Minots leading roads, with $6.2 million from counties and $2.1 million from the state assembly since 1913. The state highway commission estimates twenty year costs and outlines national road and bridge expenditures around $242 million with minor portions linked to labor costs.
A compact guide notes goats prosper on diverse farms, offering steady income. Goats are hardy, disease resistant, and cost effective to maintain where other stock refuse feed. They can match returns of traditional livestock with low input and adaptable grazing.
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