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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
6
A British pilot, gun jammed in a long range recon behind German lines, collided with an enemy aircraft to disable the German and save his squadron. Both planes spun earthward. the Briton landed with no undercarriage, guiding a perilous arrival that earned high praise.
In Atlanta a private washer in Camp Gordon’s mess room, W. J. Etherington of Pennsylvania, pledged $10,000 in bonds and later $50,000 to each Liberty loan issue via his home bank. He said he preferred cash to payroll deductions, planning large personal subscriptions.
A plane rolled to a stop with a sudden lurch but no belts or fastenings strained. The pilot remained calm and stepped onto the turf to receive congratulatory remarks from his fellow crew.
William Hull, a Alameda city house-boat resident, built a sidewalk garden on piles around his boat and expects a crop over a hundred pounds this season. In Memphis Lucius German changed his name to Woodrow before going to fight the Germans.
Baroness Tserclaes and Miss Marie Chisholm risked their lives tending Belgian front wounded amid a German gas attack. In London they recover from gas effects after evacuating to safety. Both had directed an advanced dressing station behind the front lines for three years and were decorated by King Albert for bravery.
Charles Schock’s Baltimore nine hour rivet record of 2720 is surpassed by Fraser & Fraser workers led by Robert Farrant in London. They aimed for 2850 in nine hours but finished in six, finally driving 4267 rivets in nine hours averaging about one every seven and a half seconds. This is claimed as a world record.
Ex coroner William McKinley of Chester County sells the entire village of McKinleyville near Phoenixville to a local buyer. The property includes a store dwelling three small houses a blacksmith shop a grist mill a barn and additional farm buildings. McKinley bought it twenty five years ago.
Dr William Bilis of Swarthmore lauds American soldiers near Apremont as the bravest in history, noting a Greek-born soldier's knife kill and three enemy trucks captured. Albert Van Hecke, Belgian official, on a liner to study industrial conditions for postwar Belgium, recalls a Boston captain's bold raid against German sappers and leading charge.
When war loomed with Germany Mr Outwater enlisted in the marine service and his wife took charge of the large insurance office he managed. In six months she increased returns and proved capable of handling heavy responsibilities. An insect of the Hercules variety weighs three ounces yet can bear a brick dozen times its weight.
The article notes cars use three jacketed sections on the exhaust heated manifold to heat gasoline for better vaporization at different points. One heats distribution to cylinders, another prevents condensation at the throttle, and the third aids vaporization at low speeds. Summer heat can shut off heat via butterfly valves tied to exhaust and throttle.
Instructions explain how to align headlights by aiming at a wall. Adjust one beam to eliminate a center black spot then tune the second to illuminate the road edges.
Many spots prone to leaks in the motor. Check spark plugs priming cups valve stems push rods and cylinder head gasket. Oil around lower parts shows leaks and may reveal worn components. Inspect inlet manifold connections to the carburetor and adjust fuel flow accordingly.
The Scientific American describes a spring wheel invented by KH G Hill of Spokane Washington. The device aims to combine the resiliency of a pneumatic tire with a solid wheel, reducing blowouts and punctures.
The text describes how hub eccentric motion causes spokes on one side to move outward lengthening the ellipse short axis while opposite spokes move inward shortening it. Spokes above and below, and at the sides, interact with cushioning hub rim movement, illustrating potential blowout and puncture risks.
The article explains that misaligned rims lead to excessive tire wear and potential damage. A loose rim often clinks or squeaks, and small debris can temporarily mask the issue. Proper alignment and inspection are advised to prevent accelerated tread wear.
Motor trucks offer quick direct shipment from farms to large city markets, reducing handling and delays. Freshness improves prices as perishables move in hours rather than days, bypassing rail congestion and embargoes. Consumers pay two to five times the producer price due to rail costs and middlemen.
President Wilson urges Americans to pledge by June 28 to invest in War Savings and Thrift Stamps or other government securities to fund war production. He emphasizes thrifty spending, increased production, and labor conservation, calling on every man woman and child to participate in this national thrift movement.
In Piristnrgh Mu a Samaritan race neared its end as officials reported a wipeout of esterence and a crowd of about 18 people gathered at the station. Warren, president at the station, faced questions about the event and the Turkish governed aftermath.
Report notes a large group of girl farmers in the region invest in plots near East and Wider areas. They cultivate potatoes and corn, with estimated harvests reaching thousands of pounds and bushels, reflecting rising female participation in agriculture.
Albany officials report stricter enforcement against transient vagrants on trains and street cars. The crackdown aims to curb roaming populations and reduce "in travel" cases, with officials noting harsher penalties and fewer leniencies for trespassers and hitchhikers seeking shelter on public transport.
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