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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1917
Page
3
An enclosed tent bed for cars offers complete shelter from wind and rain and can be carried on a machine. The metal frame folds with a central joint and linked legs, allowing easy setup and collapse for hotel-free travel.
The description explains a portable bed frame for cars with two outer legs pivoted to the frame. When folded, the frame halves lie against the bed, and wheels at joints hold and lock the raised unit. Curtains over the frame create a box tent as illustrated.
Article notes method to adjust worn push rods using nuts or screw and lock nut, or alternative rod and grinding method. It also mentions a claim that wind powered kite carriages appear in ancient Chinese records and a 17th century English patent for wind driven transport. Finally, plans by national forest officials for a seven percent grade motorcar road up Mount Timпанogos near Provo Utah with a $30,000 estimate and route through American Fork canyon to Provo canyon are discussed, pending Masatch forest funding via the Shackleford bill.
Farmers in southern New Jersey oppose extending the 15 day auto license reciprocity rule, arguing visiting motorists wear roads more than locals. The move faces strong farmer opposition. A light quip about women and car repairs appears in the margin.
The New York City streets flood with skidding accidents when wet or snowy. Chains on wheels prevent skids without harming tires and are cheap and portable. The piece urges universal use, arguing it protects others and should be legally encouraged rather than avoided.
Warning to driver behind Guy W Comer a railroad conductor has patented a nearly automatic safety signal for automobiles. The device attaches to the rear and aligns with the brake operation, presenting a semaphore as the car slows. It mirrors railroad signals to reduce accidents.
A description notes a red metal board on a car displaying the word Stop in large white letters at daylight readable from 20 feet. At night the letters, made of opaque celluloid, are illuminated from within by electric light.
The article notes historical neglect of engine balancing and highlights modern improvements from eights to twin sixes. It urges experts to continue refining balancing of moving parts to reduce vibrations, improve efficiency, and enhance comfort. It warns to protect wiring from oil damage and keep carburetor fuel lines clean by regularly servicing traps to prevent trouble.
Instructions advise careful removal of motor parts and precise reattachment, using markings or punches to show original positions for valves and lifters. Emphasis on identifying identical looking components and returning them to exact places during reassembly.
Earth road maintenance dominates Kansas transport issues for years as only a small share of highways may be paved this generation. Professor W B Gearhart of Kansas State Agricultural College notes most earth road work is temporary maintenance, with permanent fixes easier but unlikely soon.
The text argues earth roads require continual upkeep like milking cows and cannot be made permanent. It criticizes public neglect and praises intelligent direction and fixed responsibilities, calling for a well paid road builder to maintain a defined section year round and proper crowned grading to direct water to ditches.
A farmer oriented plea argues that bad rural roads raise the expenses of hauling goods and daily travel, affecting every neighbor and local business. It urges neighbors to unite to fund and build an improved road for faster, cheaper service and reduced wear on vehicles.
The text notes that in 1904 actual cash road and bridge expenditure averaged just under $23 per mile of rural roads, while by 2015 the cash expenditure reached about $100 per mille of road. It also mentions crop outcomes depend on weather and controllable factors of oil and reed affecting yields.
A fragmentary quip scene features Pete Lin and Tucky in light banter about work and thoughts, with a nameless speaker Puck referencing lingering jokes and everyday idle talk. The exchange hints at casual mood and character dynamics without a concrete plot.
An old ad extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults, contrasting it with castor oil and calomel. It claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels, pleases children, and promises easy dosing with full directions on the bottle. The piece mixes a parenting tip with a dealer’s remark about a swearing parrot.
A Cincinnati official endorses freezone to remove corns and calluses painlessly. A small bottle from drug stores or via wholesale houses promises to lift the hardened skin root and all without irritation. The ad urges readers to try an inexpensive remedy when funds are tight.
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