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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1915
Page
7
Bulletin No. 48 from the U S department of agriculture warns fleas spread bubonic plague and other diseases. Destroy breeding sites, kill adults, bathe infected animals with creolin solution, use moth balls or pyrethrum, spray premises with kerosene, and consider salt treatments. Fumigation with sulfur or hydro cyanic acid is risky and not for general use.
The Shoreditch church bells, silenced by age and danger, are being fitted with a steel frame for re dedication. A bishop will lead the service with Rev G F Coleridge among those eager to hear the famed peal that echoes the old London rhyme. The piece recalls the Cumberland Youths and a 1784 peal of 12 000 changes. A wine lake fire near Fresno California caused half a million dollars in losses and blazed for over an hour.
In a moonlit scene at Old Sweet Springs bathhouse two men mingle with a color attendant as fledglings decorate the brick structure. A baby bird falls into the water from a rooftop nest, creating a quiet, atmospheric interlude amid the deserted setting.
Tolls for use of the canal in July stood at 575 365 dollars the highest since operation began. The year ending June 20 showed excess earnings of 230 53 dollars with total earnings at 4 243 825 dollars. Expenses reached 4 112 550 dollars not counting interest depreciation sinking fund and other general items or about 90 000 dollars deducted due to government vessels using the canal.
Fragment of an old advertisement describing a summer attire scene and a swimmer named Mr Six-Foot-Two, followed by a brief home remedy formula using chromella spirits of camphor cedar and instructions to apply early and often.
A rural road maintenance piece emphasizes keeping surfaces well drained, opening ditches, and removing obstructions. It advocates annual light dragging with a drag at 45 degrees to even surfaces, using a road machine when soil is damp, and avoiding work on hard or dry ground to prevent mud and dust.
King Road drag describes faster than walking pace with a single round trip, riding the wheel track. Dragging usually fills the rate and smooths the surface and may be done after every trip if needed. If the road is very bad it may be dragged when wet and again as it dries.
The excerpt discusses earth road crown guidelines and dragging methods. It notes a slope of about one inch per foot, adjusting drag direction toward the ditch, and shortening the hitch. It warns against protruding cutting edges and advises using a flush iron strip only to protect the drag face.
A naturalized American inventor unveils an armored car with elliptical armor and curved surfaces designed to deflect projectiles. Military authorities in several warring nations are negotiating its use in the European conflict, claiming the vehicle resembles a giant turtle and offers enhanced protection.
Royal Automobile Club tests a fuel from sugar-house waste, Natalite, in a 100 horsepower hydroaeroplane engine showing 1450 rpm vs 1250 with gasoline. Natalite, derived from sugar refinery byproducts, reportedly burns cleanly with reduced fire risk and uses alkaline additives to neutralize acidity.
Dr Reynolds notes calf diphtheria affects calves three to five days old, causing refusal to drink, saliva discharge, oral ulcers with a cheesy mass, fever and foul breath. The infection can spread to the digestive tract and nasal lining, with diarrhea possible, and observes a similar disease in piglets. The germ is described as a normal inhabitant of healthy hog and cattle intestines.
The virulent disease affects very young animals most, with cases in calves and pigs six to eight months old and occasionally in adults. Treatments include creolin cleaning with warm water followed by Lugol's solution applied to ulcers twice daily, or two ounces of Manganate of potash per gallon of water refreshed daily. Treat valuable animals about twice a week for four to six days and disinfect calf pens and yards thoroughly.
The article advises diagnosing car trouble from the simple sources outward. Start by inspecting wiring and spark plugs before magneto or carburetor. It warns against assuming the problem is in the magneto and stresses checking fuel supply first. A New York inventor introduces a radiator heater attachment with lamps fed by a ten hour supply.
The article cautions that overinflation raises vibration and heat, while underinflation speeds tread and sidewear. Heavier cars wear tires faster. drive wheels wear ties quicker than fronts. There is no fixed mileage for spares. careful driving by the motorist matters most.
New York inventor Armin G. Helfer outlines a speedometer add on that records the peak speed of a vehicle with an extra pointer that moves forward but cannot be reset without a key. The feature aims to deter speeding and curb related costs. A separate item notes Emanuel S. Mumma's on board gasoline stove on a running board, designed to stow away safely.
Experienced auto drivers check the gear shift and spark control lever before cranking. They ensure correct positions to prevent starting device damage, even with self starters. Continuous attention avoids danger from gears in mesh or spark misalignment.
Spark plug leakage is a common source of power loss, often unsuspected. Tests after cooling a run help reveal leaks by dropping slightly around the packing joints and watching for bubbles. with a good plug, tightening the packing gland usually stops leakage.
Benzol is extensively used for German army motor transports and huge quantities are required. The Association of German Benzol Manufacturers of Bochum reportedly contracted with the government for its entire needs. In Dortmund district coke ovens reportedly produce 5,400 tons of benzole monthly.
Dr. Raymond Pear of Stone experiment station argues in private letter that timing of service during heat periods affects sex. he notes ongoing nationwide statistics show time of service is a significant factor in sex control.
Common cows can yield far more with proper care. Over ten years, university herd cows averaged 6000 pounds of milk and 222 pounds of butter per year, worth about $60. The average state cow returns only about $46, a $14 gap. Tracking production motivates better results.
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