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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1916
Page
6
A compact chronicle of notable events and obituaries across nations and regions. Highlights ceremonies, political appearances, social milestones, and casualty reports shaping a global mosaic.
War reports claim Russians gain positions in Ludowa region and entente forces advance near Ginchy Combles on the Somme. British and French gains on various fronts amid high casualties. Verdun trenches and a new trench network near Combles. Domestic notices include deaths in New London and a funeral. Villa ally released. a bank robbery and a Red Cross honor for a Russian empress. Consul reports sailors saved from a torpedoed steamer.
The dispatch describes a foreign consular incident in Peking involving Dr Paul Samuel Reinaebs wife, a large French loan bill passing the chamber, devastation near Gablong and Hobeutia from a dam burst, mutinous troops in Kuselan Canicanie, and a coroners inquest in Quebec into the lane death at the Central spot collapse. It notes the disappearance and unclear whereabouts of Queen Natalie of Serbia and reports a London railway wage settlement compromise, praising British troops in France and referencing London’s wartime tensions.
The report covers a range of sports results including Wentera Lenk standings, Peter Barclay organizing trips for the Denver team, and Harvard athletes winning at the Oakland County Club. It also notes Derby and harness racing times with Baby Helen and Syexfolds, and marquee events in the Great Western Circuit. International items include a German raid near El Paso, a New York Central train collision, arrests in Windsor poison case, and tributes to former Mayor Seth Low.
Market note listing prices for cattle sheep and hogs with pulp and grain fed grades, plus per ton prices for upland hay in Colorado and Nebraska. Includes grain and forage items, poultry and eggs pricing, and assorted produce quotes from Denver area markets.
A service manager notes many drivers overuse brakes on hill descents. By using engine braking and downshifting to second gear before steep grades, the motor provides braking, reducing relining costs and preventing brake failure. Relying on clutch and brakes wastes fuel and risks loss of control.
Price quotes show metals and ores with copper, silver, lead, and tungsten concentrates. crude ores and fractions listed across Boulder and East St Louis delivery. Chicago live stock prices cover hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep, with grain and provisions including wheat, corn, rye, barley, timothy, clover, pork, lard, and ribbe.
A short note advises oiling car bodies and leather upholstery with boiled linseed oil applied with cheesecloth to prevent varnish from checking and cracking. After coating, rub down with a soft chamois. bed and gears should look like new.
Do not overcrowd your car or load up with unnecessary supplies. Do not start with a car not in first class running condition. Do not race with locomotives. Do not omit extra tires. Do not disregard local regulations. Do not neglect rain and cold prep.
A recently announced vaporizing carburetor for aviation and automotive use heats kerosene in integral intake rods to vaporize before reaching the engine. The two bowl carburetor maintains fuel mix across speeds and starts on gasoline to warm the vaporizer. It admits kerosene when the engine opens, enabling burning of heavy oils for engines.
The guide notes brake trouble signs on wet asphalt and regular driving, warning of skids and rust issues. It explains wheel alignment checks, steering feel, and front toe in about one quarter inch, plus front axle adjustment and rod straightening when misalignment is found.
When removing motorcar tires, always place the side that was away from the car toward the car. Most wear occurs on the outside edge. reversing the worn side toward the car spreads wear evenly, preventing one spot from wearing through. This Farm red Fireside note advises rotating wear to extend tire life.
Advice on protecting nickel and brass finishes when storing a car. Use a lubricant to cover finishes to prevent rust and reduce future maintenance when the car returns to service.
A trove of Arizona items includes plans to commission a superdevadnought in October, mining boom notes from Jerome and Prescott districts, and state fair dates set for late October. Reports mention University of Arizona enrollment, a Phoenix store clerk confessed theft, and ongoing incorporation sentiment in Gatman.
A Taunton Massachusetts teen describes monthly pains that kept her from work until her mother bought Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recovered enough to work month after month and urges others to seek medical help if needed, noting the product’s roots and herbs.
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