Color schemes for license plates gain prominence in states
A survey reports black on yellow as the most legible plate color, with white on green a close second. States vary, including New York, Oregon, Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, Indiana, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Kansas, Michigan, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Idaho, New Mexico, Mississippi, and Washington, adopting diverse combinations such as blue, turquoise, and embossed numerals, reflecting local preferences and legibility goals.
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Iticense
Francis M. Hugo
State of
New York
Oregon
Connecticut
Iowa
New Hampshire
Indiana
New Jersey
North Dakota
Ohio
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Wycoming
Kansas
Michigan
Maryland
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Idaho
New Mexico
Mississippi
Washington
Being Inner Tubes and Vehicle Driving Cautions
The note explains restoring stiff tire tubes with a ammonia solution if kept in dark storage, but not if damaged by heat or sun. It warns that heavy long wheelbase cars require strong steering and caution on soft ground. An inventor believes his reflector can solve lamp and glare issues, though many devices exist and are costly.
Reflector Attachment for Headlight to Reduce Glare
A small under bulb reflector attachment is described to prevent upward and outward glare from headlights. By snapping around the socket the device deflects rays downward and outward, intensifying forward illumination without dimming the light. Positioning is adjustable to aim as needed.
Gasoline harms leather finish in car seats
The article warns against using gasoline to clean leather upholstery noting that gasoline dissolves the enamel and removes the finish along with dirt. It recommends white castile soap and warm water as the best cleansing agents for leather used in automobiles.
Wars and naval actions ripple through late dispatches
In late dispatches, 37 drowned as three British ships fell to German submarines on Tuesday. Wyvlebrook seized near Campeche. Captain Muir jailed. Navy Secretary Daniels orders destroyers McDougal and Dayton from Guantanamo to New York to aid neutrality efforts. Front reports slight activity near Warsaw with German HQ claiming 3,400 Russians captured at Kawa. British and French fleets press toward Constantinople with ship losses. Wilson orders inquiry into sinking of Mam P. Frye by Eitel Friedrich. Fire on Touraine controlled. passengers safe. Copenhagen cites German naval losses seven subs missing since Feb 18, four officially admitted.
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Wyvlebrook
Carranza
Wes
Campeche
Muir
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
McDougal
Dayton
Guantanamo
New York
Kawa
Warsaw
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Wi Mam P. Frye
Eitel Friedrich
Wilson
Touraine
Lowrd
Compagnie General Transallan
Jane
Copenhusen
London Daily Mail
Turbulent Western clashes and local tragedy reported
Newswire clippings recount Western conflicts involving Renegade Indians and tribes in Utah and Colorado. Separately three men entombed in Ayrshire coal mine near Oakland City Indiana were found dead after debris removal. Naval events include Rear Admiral Howard raising the flag on the armored cruiser Colorado in San Diego. Wyoming Governor Kendrick names H A Floyd secretary of the new Public Utilities Commission. Detroit street railway owners accept takeover terms of a 24.9 million mortgage. A Plate girl shot in Bluff Utah battle with Plutes Nebeker’s group dies. A Cal mother bears four babies in two hours at He ll a Vista. A Denver murder case ends with Showalter dying from bullet wounds inflicted by Pattison after spy wife incident.
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Piutes
Blut
Utah
Cortez
Cola
Ayrshire
Oakland City
Ind
Thomas B. Howard
Colorado
San Diego
Cal
H. A. Floyd
Sheridan
Wyo
Kendrick
Wyoming
Te New Public Utlities Commission
Detroit Streetway Commission
Detroit United Railway
Shal Nebeker
Possest Bluff
Polk
Co, McKnight
Hella Vista
Robert E. Showalter
Loveland
Cole
Randher
Denver
Clayton Pattison
Pattison
Showalter
Curtis Street
British and Allied War Updates Rise Across Front and Diplomacy
A British soldier is reported killed in East Africa as casualty lists grow while the State Department cautions Americans to leave Mexico. Germany discusses submarine strategy. Greece and Romania weigh neutrality. Villa presses diplomats to base in Chihuahua City as a Carranza expedition disrupts supply lines. Headlines note racing debates in Texas and Arizona, horse racing bills in several states, and notable deaths and legal cases across the United States.
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Hon
German East Africa
Mexico
State Department
Mexico City
Great Britain
King George
Villa
Chihuahua City
Wilson and aides in motion for wartime budget plan
Washington reports say ident Wilson will skip the California Exposition this month and Vice President Marshall will represent him. McAdoo undergoes appendicitis surgery at Providence hospital. Spanish ambassador Riano says four Spaniards were killed in Mexico City. Carranza pledges foreign rail access after evacuation. Secretary Bryan pushes fast Mexican capital supplies. No prosecutions re election irregularities in Cannon district.
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Bryan
Carranza
Winter Feed For The Cows
The article notes dairy cows struggle in winter to get proper feed. After green grasses finish, cows dislike dry inferior feed, leading to a drop in milk. It urges farmers to provide better quality rations during scarce winter months to maintain milk flow.
A Fine Type of Dairy Cow and Winter Feeding
The article stresses a liberal, regular feeding plan for dairy cows during dry seasons. It urges ample hay such as alfalfa and clover, plus bran and corn meal, fed two to three times daily as slops to sustain milk beyond abundant spring and summer pastures, noting quality hay reduces need for extra feeds. It warns against dry hay alone, which cannot maintain flesh or milk, and emphasizes keeping a steady supply of bran and fine feeds to achieve good results when cattle are not pastured.
Demorning Cattle Methods Through History and Tools
The article notes cattle dehorning since 1730 to prevent injuries and discusses methods. It covers caustic lye prevention, caustic potash sticks, dehorning instruments, timing around fly season, handling exposed cavities, taried cotton with bandages, and maggot prevention and irrigation with a weak dip solution.
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Drux
Cripple Creek Leads February Ore Output Rise in West
Western mining notes show Cripple Creek district produced 72.16% tons in February with gross bullion value of 1 345 661 40 and an average value per ton of 18.65. Golden Cycle mill in Colorado Springs boosted figures due to Cresson mine shipments. dividends paid by Golden Cycle and Elton Consolidated totaled 125000. New Mexico and Wyoming activity cited include Deadwood Mine at Mogollon starting April 1 and Midwest Oil Company earning 1 148 458.97 in 1914.
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Cripple Creek
Golden Cycle Mining Company
Colorado Springs
Elton Consolidated
Cresson Consolidated
Leadville
Empire
Clear Creek
Daly
New York
St. Louis
Idaho Springs
Lake Mine
Wiley
Komet Leasing Company
Matt Korff
Lee
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George K. Kimball
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Gilpin County
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