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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1916
Page
2
An article by William A. Radford extols modern sanitary hoghouses designed to reduce disease. It details floor plans with center alley layouts, litter carriers, elevated pens, double walls, and drainage. Emphasizes dry, draft‑free ventilation and ample sunlight via ceiling windows for healthier hogs.
Sixty years after Carlyle warned Parliament he suggested moving Great Britain’s surplus population to Canada’s Northwest instead of pursuing free trade or settling the American Northwest. The text notes his proposal would have created a population of about 29 million, implying a drastic reshaping of settlement plans.
The article discusses sunlit hog houses with concrete foundations and elevated walls to protect hogs from cold and vermin, emphasizing profit-oriented design. It shifts to imperialist praise of Carlyle, then warns of Odessa bombardment fears, Russian alcohol restrictions, and finally explains smokeless powder as a guarded military secret.
A digest of war reports from six nations and Allied fronts recounts Italian and Austro forces actions in Mesopotamia and the Balkans, Greek and French air efforts, and Turkish resistance. It notes claims of significant casualties, naval losses, peace overtures, and supply concerns, alongside economic and industrial wartime measures and a new railway terminal dedication in New Orleans.
Washington reports that Prohibition amendments to the constitution will be considered this session while woman suffrage amendments will not. President Wilson and every member of Congress received Valentines from the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage with equal sentiment inscriptions.
Boxing notes report Ad Wolgast will clash with Freddy Welsh in a ten round bout at Milwaukee on March 6. Jack Britten of Chicago outpointed Ted Lewis in a ten round match in Brooklyn. Jess Willard plans a two week postponement of his fight with Frank Moran after directing news outlets. Other items mention C J Miles, Freddie Welsh negotiations, Steamboat Springs carnival results, and political and civic notes.
The piece cites English writer Smollett from 1706 describing Scottish golfers as independent fortune holders. He notes young and old gentlemen playing in good weather, drinking claret after rounds, and claims the sea air sharpens appetite and strengthens against distempers.
The Farmers Bank and Breeze notes a simple bar construction garage ideal for cost conscious owners. Built with 12 inch southern yellow pine walls and no solid floor, it features two large doors, three sash windows, and a shingled roof. Easy to assemble, it minimizes lumber while offering adequate light and space for car care.
Alfred Reeves reports a 26 percent rise in car production to seven cars with wholesale value $523,463.03, and a 12 percent gain in value over the prior year. Year end June 30 sales total 665,826 passenger cars valued at $450,941,121, plus 37,700 commercial vehicles at $7,692,000. For year ending June 30, 1914, totals were 515,101 cars valued at about $485,000,000. Over 2,000,000 automobiles are registered in the United States. Also notes winter car care tip to polish with soft cheesecloth.
A vintage repair note explains lightly saturating varnish with boiled linseed oil to prevent cracking and gummy surfaces, advising botted oil and chamois buffing for leather and upholstery. It also discusses basement garages with inclined driveways where the grade should ease upward, recommending two thirds ascent in the first half of a 15 foot drive to maintain engine power at higher grades.
The president of a Detroit car maker describes heat treating as crucial to motor reliability. Parts like camshafts pass through carbonizing furnaces at 1550 to 1700 degrees, monitored by a central tender and color coded indicators. Each part is logged on a card as it moves through thirty furnaces to ensure strong components.
British motorists note a future in light car design as wheel vibration appears at 20 to 32 miles per hour. A lead strip opposite the valve calms vibration on wool wheels with screws or rivets. A heavier valve bolt caused new out of balance issues, prompting balancing trials.
The Scientific American argues chains are as essential on front wheels as rear for motor cars. It notes, like bicycle riders, losing grip on the front wheel when it skids risks loss of balance and control, with greater danger due to car weight and speed.
The article notes the one man top design reducing forward downdraft, allowing passengers an unobstructed view. Tops are now raised only occasionally to suit sunny days or protect against rain, reflecting a shift from constant to selective top use in touring cars.
A vintage tip notes motor cars have dashboards that overheat when the cylinder casting is close. It suggests covering the dashboard with asbestos to create air space and reduce heat, ideally leaving gaps rather than fully covering unless the heat is very great.
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