State Highway Commission Takes Over Primary Road Work After July
Journal correspondence from Mr F J Longer discusses road funding and control. The State Highway Commission will oversee all primary road work and funds after July 4 1927, replacing the county board of supervisors. Washington county remains limited by county funds and a proposed bond plan of 1 000 000 90 plus 400 000 to finish primary roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Longer
Highway Commission
State Highway Commission
No. 1
Washington
Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commis
Daily Lessons in English Words to Misuse and Study
A compact note on common mispronunciations misspellings and a featured word of the day Perplexity defined as mental difficulty from doubt and confusion. It notes usage examples and urges expanding vocabulary with one word daily.
County Officials Endorse Self-Sustaining Road Bonds Plan
State engineers the state highway commission and the county board of supervisors have prepared a conservative program. It relies on regular income from primary road funds to pay interest and create a sinking fund for bonds. No additional taxes are needed. The plan aims to build roads as soon as possible while preserving fiscal health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Washington County
Highway Commission
Board of Supervisors
Davenport convention agenda highlights and portraits
Parliaments class with Roberts Rules guidance and quick motions discussed by Mrs Slater. Davenport hosts a robust program with musical acts from Tri City ensembles and notable speakers like Arthur Richman and Ruth Suckow. The luncheon featured talks on Iowa literature, Mencken and Brookhart, and fashionable dress trends with local Junior clubs and Friendly House performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Anana K. Slater
Roberts
Tri City
Anna Dawson
BE. S. Coffey
Wellman
Terrace Gardens
Clifford Thorne
Ted Michels
Gardner Cowles
Arthur Richman
Iowa
Mencken
Brookhart
Lowa
Ruth Suckow
Herbert Quick
Miss Suckow
Grace Shellenbarger
Misssippi
Mark Twain
Frank Luther Mott
the Midland
Claude McKay
Jamaica
Harlem
New York
Langston Hughes
Harry Burhan
American Homes Congress
Washington
Ruth Benkett Wunsehel
Frederick Knight Logan
John Fox Lake
Federation
Lake
Morse
Irma Rene Koen
Say It Now Love And Kindness Message
Poem urges immediate acts of love and kindness with lines about sharing goodwill and brightening others. a quoted note from Isla Paschal Richardson stresses doing good today while reflecting on regret for delays. a separate El Paso Times blurb questions how men in white collar jobs can afford luxury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isla Paschal Richardson
el Paso
Social Notes and Heritage Reflections From 1927 High School Days
A local society column reflects on High School annuals and memories of 1927 Washington high school days. It cites social terms, youth culture, and playful captions about flappers and Noahs ark. The piece mixes light humor with nostalgic notes on Sundays and past community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa
Grandma
Little Willie
Susie
Washington High School
Safety First Appeal and Local Joke Dialogues
A letter from Warren Letts urges safety and passing the message to nine friends, while a local note mocks chain letters by claiming twelve thousand recipients and warns about drunk driving in a police anecdote. The text includes stray jokes about church clocks and choir singing.
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Warren
Scientific approach urged for leg cramps cure
A letter criticizes a pink string remedy as unscientific and urges proper treatment of cramps by addressing weakened arches. The writer warns about unethical suggestions and emphasizes staying in good standing by using scientifically valid methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By-The-Way
The Unkinniest Cut of All Hy The Way
A Black prizefighter suffered a severe nose injury and was told by a doctor that the nose might have to be removed to prevent serious consequences. The fighter looked in a mirror and touched his nose, reflecting on the grave warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Or gan musing and waiting in life’s long line of calls
A fragmented column mixes quips on patience and daily delay. It blends a farce about telephone etiquette with reflections on waiting, human error, and the proverb about the early bird, ending with a wry note on truth and perception.
CHUPCHES BAPTIST SERVICE SCHEDULE
Hector Cy Leland acting pastor leads CHUPCHES BAPTIST with services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m The morning theme is The Christian s Mission and the evening theme The Christian s controlling motive Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m Young People meet at 7 p m and midweek service is 7 30 p m Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Cy Leland
Knowledge Challenge Riddles on Government Posts and Cabinet
A quiz lists politicians and asks about their common post the Weather Bureau under a department the Democratic House floor leader the two Senate members from a state and Cabinet meeting days. It also asks if President Coolidge continued Harding’s practice of inviting the Vice President to Cabinet sessions with answers on the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Harding
The Water Pump Repairs and Gasket Techniques
Practical guidance on fixing water pump leaks including packing renewal and tightening, using graphite asbestos and shellac, repairing pump casings with cardboard and shellac, and techniques for detachable cylinder head gaskets. Advice covers oil joints with wrapping paper and the use of copper covered asbestos gaskets with careful shellac application to prevent carbon buildup.
Cooling the engine with proper radiator refill
When radiator water is low let the engine cool to avoid cracking cylinder castings. If immediate filling is needed run the engine and pour water slowly. Use clear rain water to prevent lime buildup and keep the water jacket clean. Lime and impurities slow heat transfer and raise overheating risk.
Transmission gear teeth stripping cause and remedies
The text explains stripping of gear teeth can come from misalignment or end play in the main shaft. End play is checked by moving the universal joint near the gearset. looseness requires adjustment. If not fixed, wear worsens and teeth may break. Bearings wear requires renewal.
Gasket Types and Uses in Engine Joints
A gasket provides a flexible seal to compensate for irregularities in metal joints. When bolts tighten, the gasket compresses to resist internal pressure. Types vary by medium, with copper covered asbestos gaskets used for hot joints like intake and exhaust manifolds and water line gaskets typically made of different materials.
Slide Kelly Slide on the Fox Theatre with Yanks and Cardinals
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Slide Kelly Slide at the Fox Theatre in New York in a big league setting. William Haines stars with Sally ONeil and others in an intimate tale of life with a major league team. The film features real players including Bob Meusel Irian Meusel Tony Lazzeri Mike Donlin and more in debut roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Kelly
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Fox Theatre
William Haines
St. Louis Cardinals
Haines
Hero
Sally Oneil
Karl Dane
Harry Carey
Warner Richmond
Junior Coghland
Eileen Sedgwick
Bob Meusel
Irian
Meusel
Tony Lazzeri
Yankees
Mike Donlin
Idol
New York Giants
Crossing Montana Idaho Washington Oregon a Travelr
A traveler crosses multiple states in a crosswestern route. The journey spans Montana Idaho Washington Oregon with notes on scenery and transitions between regions. The narrative highlights travel challenges and the changing landscapes encountered along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana, Idaho, Washington and
Oregon
Removing Piston Rings and Wheel Bearing Tests
Techniques for removing angular cut piston rings involve slipping a thin cloth under the ends and pulling to spread and remove. A method to test front wheel bearing wear uses a wooden wedge to immobilize the axle, isolating spindle bushings before checking for play and adjusting.
Uneven rear tire wear blamed on brakes and alignment
The piece identifies two main causes of uneven rear tire wear. Improper and uneven brake adjustment can cause one tire to wear faster, as one brake grabs harder and may lock a wheel. Out of alignment also leads to uneven tread wear on the rear tires.
Proper Clutch Use for Smooth Gear Engagement
Guidance warns against sudden clutch engagement as it strains the drivetrain. It advises gradual engagement and requires disengaging the clutch before shifting from neutral to any gear and before moving between gears.
Cleaning the motor and extra tires storage note
The motor should be kept clean using soap and water but avoid water entering the oil filler or internal electrical parts. Excess oil should be wiped away. Extra tires not in use should be stored in a cool dry place.
Whitlock Family Obituary of Thomas J. Whitlock
Thomas J. Whitlock of Loudon County Tennessee born January 1 1846 died May 18 1927 at age 81 years 4 months 18 days. He married Eliza Burnett November 9 1865 and had five sons Lee Lester Charley A Sam Ross. Surviving grandchildren include Lester Pearl and Resa Whitlock Weaver and great grandchildren Lois Harold Leland Willie Lee.
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Thomas J. Whitlock
Philadelphia
Loudon County
Tennessee
Eliza Burnett
Lee
Lester
Charley A
Sam
Ross
Arkansas
Springfield
Pearl
Charley
Lancaster, Mo
Res E
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Warren Letts
Lake City
Florida
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Officer Raynor
Raynor
Fourth Street
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Sambo
Chupches
Secretary of the Interior
Leland Harrison
J Butler Wright
Wilbur J. Carr and
Robert E. Olds
House of Representatives
Department of the Federal Government
The
Weather Bureau
United States
G. W. Donald
Mr. Whitlock
Ainsworth
Baptist Church
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