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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-05
WHAT TO DO WITH
LAST YEARS CARS

The rear seats of the tonneau.
sawed off and placed in dirniy lit
corner OF your drawing room. viii
make an excellent divan suite for
smoking or the preliminaries Of a
courtsaip.
The tires of the hind wheels paint
ed white and inscribed with the name
Of your yacht Will, if kept in per-
petual state Of imitation, serve nicely
for pair of life preservers, provided
all the punctures have been carefully
sOidered from the inside before using
The polished brass rail Of a last
years car. when hadsomelx silver
plated. or neatly nickeled. can be
screwed upon your bathroom wall.
making an excellent towel rack. The
rail. being made of metal. viii be
found vastly more hygienic than a
trunk strap.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-05

Tho red light lanterns at the end
Of your car. suitably polished and
trimmed with fringes made of glass
beads, hung by means of three brass
chains from the ceiling. will give
fine effect of Moorish lamp for
Turkish coy corner in a French fiat.
The glass - Indshield at the front.
when removed from the dashboard
and set In fixed position in the front
wall of your house, Will make most
attractive view window, broadening
your outlook and letting In no end
Of sunshine.
The leather covering Of your hood
topped car. II cut down into overalls
and raincoats for the children, will
save you the expense of buying water
proof garments to protect them from
ne weather.
The gasolene smell OF your last
years car. II caught young and either
bottled or stored up in a cedar chest.
will preserve your furs and wooden
garments from the depredations OF
hungry moths.-Harper's Weekly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-05

VALVES AND STROKES

tRy shannon g. Lees, q Johes Motor
Car C0npany.}
Very few people who drive cars I'M
derstand iust what takes place 70 make
sthe @ncejS 10 rauua TAKE tne motor
ia the car for instance They know
that .in driving the car they can 80
faster or SLOW err NV Simply pressing
4 button or moving a lever, hut hat
really occurs Whca theH do this Corn
taratiyeiy few understand.
The motor in most cars Of to-day Is
ot the type Known IS the four cyi.n-
der, fonr cycle. ard II il safe to say
tils1 less than 10 per cent Of the
operators are familiar with the action
which takes place within a motor II
will perhaps be not aniss to give
arief description Of this action. With
In each cylinder of the motor il a pis-
ton which has an upward and down
ssard movement This movement IL
eeutroised by a crank shaft to which
safh piston In connected By means of
= rnHxecfin8 RID Ard piston pin. Tho
ftfsl mowreRAtf M = ptn1qn III eithae ~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-05

there are two strokes OF the piston ~
- ch revolution Of the crank shaft
* four~cscle motor In one in WHICH
one explosion occurs In each cylinder to
every two revolutions OF the crank
shaft. or to each four strokes OF the
piston. These four strokes are given
NAMES in the order IN which they at
ways occur:
l. Suction stroke. ~
2. Compression stroGA 2a-A%
g. Firing stroke. EVE
a. Exhaust stroke. ~te
Valves and Cylinders.
There are two valves to each cylin-
der. one called the inlet valve. the
ether the exhaust valve. These valves
are fer the purpose OF opening and
ct sing passages tf tween tho Inlet and
exhaust pipcs and the cylinders The
valves are made 10 open by the action
Of cams upon n cam shaft located
within the crat.k care ana driven At
half The crank shaft sreFd. They are
cir sed ny springs. II the starting
rank - n'Stor 80 'rned u III the
first e:-nlcsinn occurs, the following
action takes piace within the motor.
| g1n the Suction stroke II the piston
the inlet valve is mechanically opened
ana rs the piston moves downward.
buretor by the partial vacuum created
by the Increasing space between .he
ton Of the piston ard the cylinder head
Fhe exhaust valve is closed a; this
time Al the end Of this stroke the
piston starts upward. both valves are
closed. aud the Ras is compressed into
a small space making II highly ex-
plosive When the end OF this stroke
Is reached. and as thu piston star,s
downward again. the compressed
charge is ignitsd hy means OF an cleo
tric spark which takes place at the
nd OF spark plug screwed into the
head Of the cylinder. The ignition OF
the gas by this spark causes an ex-
IA nsion or explosion. VIII trh drives
the piston rapidly downward. at the
same time importing mc'.--,~ut to the
three other pistons which. are OF
course. attached to tho same crank
shaft. Both vsivea remain ciossd DUR
Ing this etFpke- The nsut stroke 4
ees.sssa - $780, 49, = elsnee
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-05

10y the piston through the exhaust pipe
and lnufler to the omen air, The in
fEet vafye remains ciUae3
Four Strokes in Order.
These strokes follow each other in
the manner shown as long as the mo-
tor In In motion and exactly the same
series Of actions are occurring in all
four cylinders. although no two like
time In any two cylinders that is.
when one piston of the four Is on its
suction stroke. another is on its com
preston stroke another Is on it's FIR
ing stroke. and the other is on Its ex-
sions are SO divided that there is one
of the crank shaft. A fly wheel is at
give momentum to the shaft and
plosions.
One SO often hears the expression
coming from someone who drives an
that the carburetor on his
car needed adjusting. but does not
know what is being referred to. The
car bnretor is the instrument. by the
7Ctioa OF which. tho gasoline is mixed
with air and transformed into vapor
or gas in other words II is really the
lungs of an automobile, which fur
nishes the mixture Of air and gasoline.
which ~ drawn through the inlet
valves into the cylinders OF the motor.
where 1t Is ignited by the electric
spIrk and exploded forming the energy
BY which the automobile is propelled.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-05

by the piston through the exhaust pipe
and Inuffler to the omen air The In
let vafye remains closed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-05

tRy Shannon g. Lees q Jones Meteor
Car CgHpany1
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
Diamond Cleavina.

The art of the lapidary Is one of the most delicate emplOyments of mechan- ical force known. The practical dia- mond cutter learns many facts about precious stones which are sealed books even to mineralogists. For instance, 1t Is the lapidaries who have found out that diamonds coming from the different districts vary remarkably in their degrees of hardness. It 0pYei"S that the hardest diamonds come from New South Wales. An unfamiliar fact Is that diamonds are made to assU,l" approximately the required shape by sitting and Aeaving and by "bruting,' which Is the rubbing of one diamond against another, before they are sub mitted to the polishing wheel. In cleaving the diamond is cemented on the end of a wooden stick and a steel blade Is driven with a smart blow i'll the direction of the natural plane of cleavage. Diamonds that have been cut by the lapidary's wheel lack some of the brilliance possessed by those that have simply been cleaved.-Ncw York Press.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
Good Weioht,

One trick of the trade was taught to the young butcher by the marketman who gave him his first employment. The old dealer pointed to trays of beef, lamb and pork trimmings beneath the counter.
 When customers ask to have all the waste that has been cut from their own meat wrapped up with their order be sure to put in a few of these trim mings besides" he said. Most always they want the scraps sent home so they can weigh the whole business and find out whether they are getting full weight or not. Enough extra pieces to tip the scales half an ounce beyond the supposed weight won't hurt any body and will give us good name"
 Shortly after that the new clerk heard one frugal housewife say to an other: "Oh. why don't you trade at Blanks? He gives such good meas ure. often almost an ounce more than you pay for
 The clerk smiled. Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
Why Men Went West.

A hundred years ago the Rev. TimO- thy Dwight commented complacently on the benefit to Connecticut from the draining away to the frontier-then western New York-of the restless spirits who chafed under the rule of the old families and the Congregations al clergy, writes Professor Edward Ellsworth Ross in the Century. It nev- CT occurred to him that these insur- gent spirits were carrying with them to the wilderness a precious energy and initiative. The unprosperous, the shiftless and the migratory sought the frontier, to be sure, but the enterpris- ing, tso, were attracted by 1t. The timorous and cautious stayed and ac- cepted the cramping conditions of an old society, but those who dared take chances, to place a bet on them selves," were apt to catch the western fever. >. 7,
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

An institute will be held in the Grange hall in this place on Thursday evening, March 21st. There will be two speakers, one on fruit growing and one on either Poultry or Forestry, to be de. cided later. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all.
 There was & good attendance at meet ing last Sunday afternoon. We listened to ap interesting sermon and we were also favored with a duet by the Misses Lily and Jessie Davies.
 Sugar is about to commence on Variety Farm.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Kingsley and son, of Pittsheld, Mass, have been visiting at M. L. Blodgett's.
 MT. Hanson. of Illinois, is 8 guest at the home of his brother in Huntsville.
 Dorville Merriman is saving wood for the farmers with his new outfit.
 The social recently given at the Hall ill South Canaan, was largely attended and very enjoyable with music and games; duets by Miss Lily Davies and Mss Mabel Dean; also. by Misses Lily and Jessie Davies, and several solos.
 Mrs. Robert Pendleton, who has been confined to the house much of the win ter, is said to be improving in health.
 MT. Arthur Dean, is expecting to build will begin as soon as the weather per- mits, and will be rushed.
 Miss Lily Davies sang Q solo at the Episcopal Church in Lime Rock at the morning service, March 10th.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
F or D ale
Second hand. Bargains worth looking after.

50-h. p. New York Safety En- zine; GO h. D. Return Tubular Boiler; 20 inch Unique Nutrition Mill, very little used; Munson Burr Mill, Steel Pulleys, Wood Pulleys and Shafting; No. 1 Lane Saw Mill.
 Also new Shafting, Hangers, Pulleys and Gears of all descrip- tions, Unique Nutrition Mills, Steam Engines and Boilers, Gas and Gasoline Engines, Turbine Water Wheels, Circular Saw Mills, Saws and Betting, Wood Saving Machines. If you don't see what you want ask for it.
 20 New Gasolene Engines at d low price for cash.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
The Good Old Days Lona Gone.

A well known Bostonian recently found in his trunk an old diary with this entry: Aug. 10. 1887. Went to the railroad station to see my sister off, and by some chance Harry Blank was there to see his sister off, and in the rush and noise and confusion we got mixed and 1 hugged his sister and he hugged mine. ."-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
SHARON VALLEY

F. Platt Jr. has moved into Mr. Ool. rate's gate house, vacated by W. Plum.
 Arthur Lamb has been housed up with rheumatiSm.
 Edward Klebes is making repairs on ais house.
 v. Bristol has been on the sick list.
 MT. and Mrs. F. Platt, Grace Brazie and Evelyn Scott visited Webutuck Grange on Tuesday evening"
 Sharon Valley Grange patrons are ex- ,,anted to visit Amenia Grange on Fri day evening March 16'
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
Precedent NobIy Iqnored.

Had no important step been taken by the leaders of the. Revolution for which a precedent could not be discovered no government established of which an exact model did not present itself the people of the United States might at this moment have been numbered among the melancholy victims of mis- guided councils; must at best have been laboring under the weight of some Os those forms which have crushed the liberties of the rest of mankind. Happily for America-happily we trust for the whole human race-theY pur- sued a new and more noble course.-- James Madison.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
The Judue's Advice.

The prisoner being without an advo- cate and the charge being one of mur- der, the judge asked a junior barrister to act as his counsel. The barrister did his best and at lunchtime privately asked the judge whether he should make a long speech for the defense or short one.
 AS long as you can make it." said his lordship enigmatically, "for that's the only chance the prisoner has of lengthening his life."-London Opin- ion.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
A Coincidence.

''I wonder why a man should ever wish to. steal a kiss?" she remarked after they had been gazing in silence at each other for long time.
 Its funny" he replied. While l have been sitting here that same thought occurred to me."-Chicago Rec ord Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
More Red Tape.

New Official (at. museum turnstile)- Here, sir, you must leave your um- brella at the door. Gent-But haven't got an umbrella. New Official-Then go back and get one. No one is allow ed to pass in here unless he leaves his umbrella at the door. Orders is or ders.-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14

Fifteen dollars in gold to be given tc the lady who makes the largest gain il votes between the first and secOnn counts
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
New Fashion In Horse Shoes.

Hubby-I must take him to the black smith. He needs new shoes. Wife Can't you have the old ones soled and heeled? The uppers look perfectly good.-Harper's Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14
ARE GETTING READY FOR SECOND
 COUNT, MARCH 25TH.

The News great piano voting contest is reaching normal proportions now. It has come to where you can't tell who subscriptions and received their votes, and some have so many that no one can even guess which one has the most There is quite a demand for merchants coupons, too. These are the little jokers that will probably tell the story in the end. And this is the way our readers can help. It does not cost you 8 cent when you buy groceries, dry goods, or whatever the advertisers in the con- test have to offer, and then as the con- testant comes to you, you will have pleasant little surprise for her that will prove you person who thinks of others. and it will make her pleased with you
 Every one of the ladies who is out for that piano wants it, an they are hon. estIy trying in every ho norable way to come in possession of it. It is simply a question of which one you like best. Of course you like them all, and Canaan and vicinity have nothing nicer than these contestants. and what is nicer for lady, whether old and young, and her family and circle of friends than nice piano-and such one for instance, as The News is going to give to the lady that the people of Canaan and vicinity like the best.
 Bear ill mind that the ballot box is closed for the second count at 600 D. m. on Monday, March 25. Be sure and have your votes all in by that time so that you will have fair chance to show what your standing is.
 For every seven new subscribers we will give 10000 extra votes, making a total of IA 200.
 For every seven renewal subscriptions we will give 5000 extra votes, making a total of II ,5OO.
 For every seven back subscriptions we will give 5000 extra votes, making a total of $500.
 For every 40 merchants coupons brought to this office and counted by the publisher or his assistants, a bonus of 500 extra votes will be given, total of 1,50O in all.
 These coupons may be collected from any and all merchants who are in the contest.
 The following are the merchants who give coupons.
 Canaan Mercantile Go.
 c. l.. Parsons & Son.
 O. T. Vosburgh.
 Moore 6 Roger. A. J. Wigglesworth 6 Go.
 Benton 6 Wright.
 F. R. Collin.
 0. E. Badgley.
 The following young ladies have been nominated in the contest. They are authorized to accept money for sub scriptions to The News and give a receipt therefor:
 Names Votes. Gertrude Brinton 42975
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-14

If yoV bring a smile to the trembling lips of another you wifi soon discover that 6 smile Is alighting on your own lips.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-08-08
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ENOLA.

Crops are suffering for the lack of
rain in this neighborhood. Unless it
rains in a very short time, we will
not make more than half crop.
Material for the oil mill is being
placed on the ground at rapid rate
now.
We are glad to say that health in
this neighborhood is good.
Bolton WEIGH of Lonoke county is
visiting here this week.
B. Settler has gone to South Caro-
lima for the summer.
Miss Gunzala Wilson and sister
and Miss Smith from Newark are at
tending the meeting this week.
Elder E. M. Bearden, who is hold
ing a series of meetings at this place,
is at his best. The house is full to
overlooking at every service. The
meeting will last until the night of
the third Sunday You will make a
mistake if you fail to hear him.
Joe Settler, assistant postmaster at
Conway, is visiting his parents at
Enola this week.
S. B. Brown and family of Hamlet
attended church here last Sunday.
Bruce Thompson is going to start
to Oklahoma tomorrow to look out a
location for himself and family.
notice the editor is paying his re-
spects to Russells mo hell" doctrine.
That is the position of all material
lists" Russell is just making more
fuss that the others.
August
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this week, who lives near Clinton, in
Van Buren, county.
j. P. Boyd and wife of Guy visited
here Sunday, the guests of c. W.
Tucker and family.
Rev. P. H. Glover preached an in
lteresting sermon at the Baptist
church Sunday. The Sunday school
attendance was good.
A. o. Wilson attended the quater-
ly conference at Shady Grove church
Saturday and reported an excellent
sermon preached by the Rev. F. S. h.
Johnston.
Mrs. James Hickman and children
of Conway are visiting here this
week, the guests of Mrs. E. E. Nc
Caul and family.
Mrs. l.. E. Jordan and daughters,
Misses Emma and Una, returned to
their home last Friday from Dublin,
Ark, after a weeks visit to her sons
and daughter.
Elijah Lieblong spent the past
week at Conway visiting relatives
and friends and taking a general out
ing.
Miss Laura McCaul left Tuesday
for Quitman, where she has accepted
position with the Quitman Tele-
phone Company.
P. c.. Cain, our road overseer, IS
doing some good work on the public
road, also the citizens are donating
some free labor, and we hope to have
better roads in the future.
A. H. Tucker and w. H. Parks
are erecting new barns. Watch
Greenbrier grow!
The Rev. Long A. Holmes is hold
ing a revival meeting at the Holiness
church this week Quite large crowds
are attending the meetings.
The infant daughter of A. j. Sims
and wife died Sunday night and was
buried Monday at Shady Grove ceme-
terry.
Everybody remember the sectional
school contest here August II, also
there will be public speaking here the
same day. A large crowd and good
time is expected. Come and enjoy the
day.
w. M. Lyon, who has been confined
to his room for the past three weeks
with an liberated sore leg and cry
sipelas, is better at this writing.
August 7.
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MAYFLOWER. =

Mrs. John Lawrence has been sick
for several days, but is reported bet
ter.
Mss Mary Reeves visited friends
here Saturday and Sunday. She is
teaching at Rector's plantation.
The Misses Adams of Conway were
down to see the family of their uncle,
J. C. Duke, Sunday and Monday.
J. J. Gavin went to Conway Satur
day.
Mrs. Pearl Gibson is here on a visit
to her father, J.. O.. Naylor.
Walter j. Boydston, rural carrier
on Route No. from this office, is
taking his vacation.
James Mitchell and family went to
Plumerville Sunday to visit Mr..
Mitchell's father.
Watermelons have come again. The
farmers are bringing in several loads
week.
Mesdames Templeton and Hopkins,
both of Conway, are visiting at the
home of their mother, Mrs. Carter,
this week.
The young people enjoyed a party
at John MAYORS Saturday night.
DIR. j. S. Martin and brother
passed through Mayfower Tuesday
en- route to the river.
Mayor Duncan of Conway was in
our town last week.
August z.
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CENTERVILLE.
August Z.

E verybody would appreciate a
good rain now.
S. j. Hawkins and family visited
a Quinton Shows Saturday night.
The singing convention which was
held at Pleasant Hill, was grand
success. We certainly did appreciate
the coming of the visitors and hope
they all had a nice time and will come
and be with us again.
S. j. Hawkins and Quinton Snow
visited at G. w. Hawkins of Glenn
town Sunday.
George jolly and wife, James Jolly
and wife, Jesse Thompson, Maggie
johnson, Ora Woolly, Rufus Wood
ward, Jesse Jolly, Claud Williams,
Afford and Marion Gray attended the
singing at Cross Roads Sunday
Sd. Hawkins and family of this
place visited E. j. Hawkins and wife
of ViIonia a part of last week.
Mrs. Morgan is sick at this writing.
Everybody remember to come to
Sunday school Sunday.
Rufus Woodward and Harmon Nc
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-08-08
CHADWICK.

The dry, hot weather still con-
tinues, but a little cooler than it has
been TO the past week or two.
Health is not so good as it has been
and there are some on the sick list.
yet. Jesse Harvill is some better
than he was last week.
The all-day singing at this place
has been called off on account of the
hot, dry weather and some scattering
sickness. We will have it later, when
the weather gets cooler.
p. L. Dawson made a business trip
to Little Rock the past week.
Tom Haynie made business trip
to Conway Saturday and brought
back load of fencing wire to i'm
prove the John Hartley farm on
Pierce Greek, known as the Green
place.
Walter Allen of Faulkner was Wis
ting relatives and friends in Chad
wick Saturday and Sunday.
J. r. Dupriest and wife made fly
ing trip to the city Of roses Sunday
TO see their daughter, Mrs. Elmer
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BRISTOL.

Revs. Wilson and Lybarger closed
their series of meetings at Union Hill
Friday.
Several students from White coun-
ty are attending the Bristol school.
Among the many good instructors
Bristol school has had, Miss Effie
Bounds takes the lead.
Rev. Jim Moore was elected pastor
of Union Hill church.
Mrs. Elizabeth Young has return
ed to her home in Randolph county.
Rev. Kelley commenced series of
meetings at the Baptist church Mon
day.
Mrs. Nancy Stone has about recov-
cred from her recent illness.
Jeff Gunter attended the dedication
of a church near Ell Paso Sunday.
Mr.. Bremage last valuable mule
this week which. got entangled in a
halter and broke its neck.
Tommie Day is visiting his grand
mother at Sanford, Ind.
Lea Stone visited at Ell Paso Sun
day.
Corn and cotton are in need of
rain.
August Z.
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GUY.
August

We are having SINE very dry, hot
weather. All would be glad to get a
good rain. The past few days has
been quite cool.
Carl E. Gentry returned home last
Tuesday, after a few days visit with
relatives at Pine Bluff.
Elder Montgomery closed his meet
ng here Sunday night. There were
three baptised during the meeting.
Mrs. Edna Gentry, Mrs. Elsie Hen
ny and Mrs. Nora Douglass returned
home Wednesday from a visit with
their grandparents in Alabama.
Mrs. Add Henry made short visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Rosa Mar
tin, of Martinville last week.
Uncle Dick Griffitt and wife have
gone to housekeeping in the house oc-
cupied by Mr.. Batson last winter.
Mrs. J. M. Griffith, Mrs. Temp
Upton and Carl Griffith left Monday
of last week for visit IN Oklahoma.
J. C. Kessinger has had his dwell
ling houses torn down and is having
nice frame building erected in its