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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1915
Page
6
An illustrated feature by William A. Radford compares face-in and face-out cow stalls. It details a dry warm ventilated barn with concrete basement, track-fed feed alleys, central haymow, and sunlit stalls. The piece argues for both methods and notes lighting and cleanliness benefits.
A roundup notes imperial war reports from across Europe and beyond. German advances, Allied counteractions, and French British actions are reported alongside political moves in the United States and Asia. Mentions include leaders, hospitals, and investigations while noting casualties and infrastructure impacts.
Reservists in Canada and the United States, frontline garrisons in El Paso hills, and panics in Messina and Rome shape a world tense with mobilization and disasters. Koreans train in Hawaii, shipping news from Japan, and Italian ministerial changes unfold while London enforces conscription. Reports cover cholera in Shanghai, Mexican border movements, Armenian population losses, German trade unions, and boxing and racing events. Local accidents claim lives in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania, with major rail and subway incidents and a broad tally of injuries and fatalities across the United States.
Rural Farmer column cautions auto owners to protect tires with proper air pressure, frequent checks, and careful braking to avoid skidding. Warns against road hazards such as frozen crusts and sharp edge debris, urges keeping wheels true and getting wheels straightened promptly to prevent accelerated wear.
A New Mexico inventor has patented a device to improve control of muddy chains. The patent aims to reduce slippage and enhance grip in difficult terrain, promising safer and more efficient use in rough conditions.
A historical description of a wheel chain stretching tool adapted to insert between chain and tire. It features a double rack bar with a hook at one end and a lever with two paws that cooperate with a tack harness style mechanism. The handle is operated back and forth like a wire stretcher to tension the chain.
Should Know Starting System More self starting systems have a fuse box installed at an accessible point. The purchaser of a new car should acquaint himself with this as quickly as possible. Very often considerable trouble can be eliminated by replacing a burned out fuse with a new one. This is a simple matter but if not known may cause a lot of trouble and unnecessary expense.
A device to prevent derailment for railroad inspection cars uses a horizontal guard above each wheel that slides along the rail to support the car if wheels derail. Downward projections at the ends keep guards from sliding off the rail, and the system fits both handcars and motor cars.
Henry J. Thomson of Oklahoma A. and M. College outlines practical carburetor adjustments. Start by tuning for low speed to ensure easy starts and strong pulling, then adjust high speed for best efficiency under load. For autos set air high-speed trim on a long grade. for tractors adjust under load to pull the load most easily.
Manufacturers announce that at least 55 percent of 1916 machines will be four cylinder L-head or T-head types. The eight and twelve cylinder cars attract attention, but the smaller four cylinder offers lower price and better economy, and satisfies most buyers.
After inflating a tire blow air, test for leaks by placing moisture on the valve outlet. If moisture remains, air is leaking. When fitting the valve cap, loosen slightly after tightening and listen for air. If air escapes, adjust the washer inside the cap so it does not touch the plunger or replace the cap.
Advice urges tightening the fan belt and ensuring the water pump operates. It warns a radiator that did not boil in winter may fail if the fan and circulation are weak. If leaks appear, a small amount of ground flaxseed can seal them but use sparingly to avoid clogging small openings.
The Scientific American suggests a waterproofing dye for automobile tops to prevent fading and restore waterproof properties. Using the dye could retain color and maintain the top's shape, addressing wear that accompanies aging fabric.
A garage manager notes that a combination timer and distributor requires regular cleaning and adjustment of the circuit breaker and lubrication. Neglect leads to rust and sticking parts, increasing misfiring risk and unreliable timing.
An old newspaper ad praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female health issues. It touts testimonials and invites readers to write for specific advice, promising confidential responses.
A school inspector tests a class with a riddle about three glasses of beer. Each child says there would be none left when the father drinks one. The inspector laments the boy does not know mental arithmetic, but the boy replies that he knows his father.
An old advertisement for Castoria appears amid a quirky domestic exchange. The dialogue features Mrs Gadders asking about a gown and Mr Gadders responding skeptically, with odd insertions and scattered product mentions. The piece ends with a nod to the saying fame is a bubble and the notion of letting others boost it.
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