Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Helps Minneapolis Woman Heal
Mrs. Joseph Asaelin of 628 Monroe St Minneapolis suffered two years from illness after childbirth. After trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improved after the third bottle and regained strength to do housework. Letter replies and confidential advice offered by the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass.
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Axelin Wasa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Minneapolis
Minn
Josefit Aselin
Monroe St
N.N
Minneapolis, Minn
Lydia E.pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Proper Pasteboard Boxes Protect Spare Tubes From Pinch Wear
A rubber company manager warns that carrying spare tubes in a tool box causes pinching and wear, leading to blowouts. Reused tubes from the casing edge, valve base, or bead area weaken from folding and shifting among tools and grease. Tubes should be kept in maker supplied pasteboard boxes or bags to prevent damage.
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Tira and Rubber
Tire Chains Urged In Wet Weather For Drivers
A county highway commissioner urges stricter law enforcement against speeding and racing and recommends that all motor cars be equipped with tire chains in rain or whenever streets are wet and slippery. He notes 90 percent of reported accidents involve cars without tire chains skidding into fixed objects.
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Commissioneria of Highways
Road Building For Efficient Dirt Highways Drainage Systems
A North Carolina State Geologist outlines how dirt roads suffer from water damage and explains drainage design. Crown and slope the road to one in twenty, keep side ditches shallow, and divert water to fields. Use culverts to move water under the road and maintain the system to prevent seepage and rutting. Remove obstacles, fill holes with compatible dirt, and use the king drag to preserve the surface.
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Tjoseph Syde Pratt
North Carolina
Lock for the Automobile Steering Wheel
A compact steering wheel lock prevents movement by unauthorized persons and can be applied to any motor vehicle without altering the wheel. In operation it effectively immobilizes the wheel to deter theft and unauthorized use.
Movement of the Wheel and Inoperative Position Note
Scientific American notes that wheel movement and an inoperative position do not interfere with wheel operation, detailing how certain positions remain functional and safe during use.
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Scientific American
Trade conditions improve across auto industry
Factory automobile workers who toured the country report that general market conditions are 20 to 30 percent better than 90 days ago. Credit goes to restored business confidence and growing favorable views of the administration. A manufacturer surveying the Haut says the pick to business has strengthened, with orders for the current year ahead of last season and a likely shortage in many car classes within weeks.
Protection for the Driver Windshield Optional
Automobile owners who dislike windshields face options and potential protections for drivers who avoid windshield use. A short note discusses the idea of routing protections or allowances for those preferring minimal glass exposure while driving.
Nebraskan patents personal windshield for drivers
A Nebraska inventor patents a shoulder mounted windshield that shields the face and chest while keeping the arms free. A metal frame passes over the shoulders to the back with a hinged glass face shield, replacing goggles for racing drivers who dislike large wind shields in their cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Understanding Engine Power Through Piston Rings Analysis
The article argues that engine power hinges on perfect compression, achieved when piston rings seal leaks. It notes common causes of power loss include faulty carburetors, spark plugs, and especially worn or leaky one piece piston rings. It explains how leakage reduces efficiency and offers insight into diagnosing and remedying engine trouble. It also mentions a weatherizing tip about a front top apron to block cold air behind the windshield.
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Automobile
Cylider
Road Grading Scraper Invention by Odeasa Makers
The Scientific American describes a grading scraper by J. Thomas and J. Witney of Odeasa Minnesota. It features a wheeled frame with a shovel scraper adjustable within the frame to scrape soil beneath while moving and to dump or level contents after transport.
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Scientific American
J. ¥. Thomas
J. Witney
Odeasa
Minn
Use of Wide Wagon Tires Promoted by A F Woods
A F Woods argues for wide wagon tires on Waxons to ease hauling and improve packing of loads. He warns that using car yaw tires for heavy loads wastes time and energy and harms animals and roads. He calls for local regulations to fix weight and tire width per section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Woods
Distinct English Names Spark Banter at Embassy Reception
Colonel Younghusband recalls how an introduction to a distinguished Englishman with a peculiar name was treated as a joke. He notes Americans once mistook Lord Sandwich for a playful nickname, joking about future titles like Lord Spongecake or Lord Pie.
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Birl
Colonel Younghusband
Shagan
Thibet
Lord Sandwich
Washington
Spongecake
Lord Pie
Cure for Baby Eruption Promises Relief in Days
A Jackson Missouri parent describes a ten month old daughter covered in red spots turning into bloody sores. After trying various ointments, they used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Within a week the child recovered and could sleep. Ad from Cuticura promotes samples and a Skin Book. Signed August F. Dartela, November 25, 1912.
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Jackson
August F. Dartela
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Ady
Brief quotes and ads fill a cluttered Courier journal page
A jumble of fragments from the Courier Journal includes political quips about elected terms, a Castoria warning with a signature claim, stray slang about a wife, a Putnam Fadeless Dyes advertisement, and a bold claim that over two million men have been killed in battle in fifty years.
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