Batteries and Tires Cause Most Trouble
The American Automobile Association analysis of emergency road service calls shows over half of roadside stalls stem from poor car care. Tires, batteries, and ignition issues account for the bulk of requests, with under or over inflated tires causing 60 percent of tire troubles.
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Washington
American Automobile Association
It Is Not Easy To Apologize And Move Forward
A reflective piece on the value of apology and learning from mistakes. It stresses that admitting error and seeking guidance, generosity, consideration, and persistence lead to growth and eventual payoff. The author emphasizes bearing deserved blame as a path to profit.
Calf Ribs Barn Raising Attracts Odd Spectators
A whimsical local item notes a wooden legged man and near sighted Sim Flinders at Clair Han cock's barn raising on a Wednesday afternoon. Various small events from frost to missing cat populate the humor page in this rural community.
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Clair Hancock
Sim Flinders
Election Notice for Whitewright Mayors Term Two Years
City commission calls an election in Whitewright Grayson County Texas at the city fire station on the first Tuesday in April 1928 the 3rd day of the month for choosing a mayor for a two year term G W Adams presiding judge J N Powell assistant judge C M Dillon and P J Roberts clerks of the election This notice dated March 5 1928 and signed by Mayor F M Echols 4t-m29.
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Whitewright
Grayson County
Texas
G. W. Adams
J. N. Powell
C. M. Dillon
P. J. Roberts
F. M. Echols
General Sherman Largest U S Tree Stands 280 Feet High
The General Sherman, the largest tree in the United States, towers at 280 feet in Sequoia National Park with a diameter of 36.5 feet, marking a monumental natural landmark.
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General Sherman
United States
Seguia National Park
1927 Registered Motor Vehicles Gain Over 1926
United States motor vehicle registrations for 1927 total 23,579,002 according to B F Goodrich Rubber Company figures. Estimated 3,530,000 vehicles produced that year plus 1926 registrations yield 25,803,643, with 2,224,641 scrapped. Replacements reached 9.4 percent of total registrations.
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United States
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Why Men Fail Causes of Failure In Men
A list of common causes for men failing in work and life. Proposes self check for faults such as fault finding, procrastination, deceit, disloyalty, egotism, and lack of training. Concludes that success comes only if none apply and urges personal evaluation.
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Hill’s Magazine
Odd Apple Tree Displays Rich Fruit and Blossoms
An apple tree in the orchard of Henry French in Springfield Massachusetts recently showed a rare combination with rich ripe fruit and clusters of blossoms attached to the same twig.
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Henry French
Springfield
Mass
Broken-nosed hobby horse once owned by Napoleon sold at auction
A broken-nosed wooden hobby horse once associated with Napoleon fetched several hundred dollars at a recent auction, drawing interest from collectors of historic toys and memorabilia.
Blind man employed by Royal Mint to ring imperfect coins
A blind employee works at the Royal Mint in London, using ring tests to detect coin defects. The article notes his skill in identifying imperfect coins during the minting process and his valued role within the facility.
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Royal Mint
London
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