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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1917
Page
7
A detailed feature by William A Radford discusses home layout ideas to maximize comfort for all family members. It highlights a cozy reading nook by the fireplace, living and dining room flow, a den or study for the man, and practical basement planning with laundry and storage, emphasizing privacy and efficient heating.
A fragmentary exchange hints at a first trip out West with mentions of cowboys and intrigue. An unrelated line references Italian researchers producing nutritious bread from sprouted grain, suggesting a scattershot mix of topics in the clipping.
An expert urges car owners to use a rich gas mixture and anti freezing radiator solution to prevent winter damage. Provide denatured alcohol in the radiator, adjust carburetor settings, and cover the radiator when idle. Temperature based alcohol concentrations are given, with emphasis on avoiding cold-weather depreciation and proper wind orientation to protect the engine.
The Brockton North Dakota Bulletin notes women motorists prefer heavy cloth outerwear with deep fur collars and cuffs, citing ocelot and raccoon furs on long skirts. It argues motorists, unlike trains, can choose routes and should heed grade crossing warnings to reduce accidents.
A trial spin with his new machine proceeded smoothly until Otto attempted operation and the outcome became unclear, leaving observers unsure of full functionality or potential faults.
A recent invention improves roadside tire changes by using a detachable rim. It reduces labor and profanity previously caused by replacing four punctured or blown tires. With the rim mounted on the vehicle and a properly inflated tire, waiting for help becomes less of a concern.
A farming notes writer recalls the challenge of removing and replacing a damaged clincher demountable rim tire at home. The article highlights a special tool that contracts the rim to allow easy tire removal and reattachment, reducing effort and time.
A Detroit inventor develops a steam power automobile teased by Popular Mechanics. The car blends gas and steam features with a switch start and no gears or clutch, offering instant start, minimal vibration, and quiet operation. It can run fourteen miles between water refills and starts automatically via an electric ignition.
A historical note explains that many drivers misuse engines by running with full throttle and retarded spark. It warns that this practice overheats the engine and accelerates wear, suggesting a safer method is needed to avoid knocking and engine damage.
The secretary of state's office reports large year over year gains for the automobile sector, highlighting substantial production and market growth in Bow York during the past year.
Mrs F Sheehy Skeffington widow of an Irish editor shot by British forces during the Sinn Fein rising arrives in New York with her seven year old son Owen. Sheehy Skeffington aims to tell the world of her husband’s death and the alleged worder.
Insurance companies warn of blotter and calendar shortages as paper costs double. Firms cut calendar prints, reduce blotters, and limit supplies to agents, citing high paper prices. The Western Underwriter notes drastic economy measures while the tale Jon Gone Wrong ends with Growcher confessing a failed prank.
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