Armored National Guard truck and self starter trials
The article describes an armored armored motor truck protected against rifle fire, its design features and safety equipment, plus laws on vehicle operation. It also reports on a Lansing Michigan motor-truck company testing a 1,800 pound delivery wagon with a self starter, noting fuel savings and reduced engine wear.
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New York National
Armen
Popular Mechanics
Mamat
Lansing
Mich
Vintage Kitchen Creations Shared In Frugal Seasons
A collection of old fashioned recipes and culinary tips. It features curries with lamb or mutton, cherry pits with rose leaves baked in pastry, cream of pea soup, lemon jelly with apples, and simple sandwiches. Also included are croquettes, creamed sweetbreads, nut croquettes, various salads, fruit punches, and mint tea. The write up blends cooking guidance with reflective lines about mind and matter.
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Pineapple Lane
Automobiles and Fuel Tips From an Early Expert
Boat expert outlines fuel saving tips and mechanical checks to improve miles per gallon. Poorly adjusted brakes carburetor misfires and worn piston rings waste power. correct spark timing and clean oil prevent energy loss while laws require proper lights on vehicles and carts.
Feeling the Lever for Emergency Brake Familiarization
The article advises motorists to practice using the emergency brake to become familiar with its feel and operation. It notes this helps prevent fouling in an emergency and is suggested for normal use when the brake is out of order.
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Pather
Shelly
Harry
Tommy Terpe
Armored Cars in Warfare Review
A Scientific American note questions early armored cars value in World War I. It says the armored automobile initially showed promise but soon lost usefulness as armies settled into trench warfare. In contrast, armored supply and escort vehicles see growing use, though defensive power remains limited to rifle fire from guards.
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France
Scientific American
Clean Gas Taps From Carburator Lines
In most que lines a strainer or trap exists either in the line or at the base of the carburetor. Many overlook cleaning this provision before trouble arises. Modern fuel carries waste matter and cleaning this trap can prevent carburetor trouble.
Taken Philosophicall An Trishiurn Observes Quarry Accident
A man walking home from his shore encounters blasting at a quarry. An explosion blows off his hand as locals rush to assist and summon an ambulance. The tale includes a quip about luck and a Red Cross advert and stray dialogue about a strange fish and kerosene figures.
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Murphy
SOME FORMS OF HYPNOTISM
An excerpt describes a hypnotism experiment with a subject and a demonstrator. The scene mentions a man and a te listener watching a demonstration, noting reactions and the appearance of the subject during the act. The text attributes a sequence to a naturalist and references a technique called "Wedth teining" as part of the described process.
Where Women Select Mate in New Guinea Customs
Fragmented OCR passage describes marriage customs in New Guinea. It mentions women choosing mates, social pressures, and a ritual involving eating or harming a betrothed partner if deception or betrayal occurs. The text references a sister, mother, and Vetring figure, with references to punishment and threats of violence within the betrothal process.
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Elony Bette
Consteria
New Guinea
Clarasel
Falrtess
The Talking Saw and the Sword of Damocles Fable
A whimsical dialogue features a brave saw choosing a stance to avoid appearing pathetic. It contrasts fear and safety as Damocles seeks a stronger image, while the inquirer pursues a striking emblem. The piece plays on words about epithets and peril, ending with a wry note about those who seek work.
Fragmented Odds and Ends of a Bygone Era
A garbled relic from a local page recounts scattered snippets about a printer keeper, a bookkeeper, and a curious plumber tale. It hints at school days, duties, a libraryish incident, and a lighthearted exchange between characters amid disjointed memories.
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Willian S
Whittier
Laffer
Columbus
Unclear quotation on life insurance inquiry after death
A fragmentary exchange questions life insurance for Pat after a fatality. The speaker asks Mrs. Murphy if Pat's life is insured and whether debts could be collected, with a terse reply implying readiness to pursue collection. The text is incomplete and presents little verifiable context.
Fifty Fifty Deal At Chicago Convention
A chaotic scene at a Chicago convention features a politician offering a surprising charity wager. A participant claims a quick pull of funds from a roll, offering five dollars in a tense exchange as a humorous display of bluff and generosity amid crowd chatter.
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Chicago
Jack
Fragmented dialogue hints at a voyage in frosty conditions
In the garbled text a wife questions a delayed arrival and a man mentions a lee from the morning. The passage also touches on petroleum barrels and Siberian rivers flowing over beds of sediment, suggesting a travel or logistical scene distorted by OCR.
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