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The Washington times., 1913-08-23
MOTOR MAKERS TELL
HOW T0CLEAN CARS
Washing and Polishing of Auto
mobiles Is Gone Into With
Care.

The IDEAS in automobile care and
maintenance that obtain in a factory
turning out 100000 cars a year, are
naturally of some little interest to the
motoring pubic. For this reason the
suhjcined formula of the Ford Motor
Company for washing and polishing
cars, will doubtless interest many mo-
tor car owners. particularly those who
own Ford cars:
Nothing will destroy the gloss and
finish and new appearance of a car
more rapidly than an improper method
of cleaning.
Cheap, injurious liquids are too often
used in polishing cars, and though they
may appear to give a glossy finish at
first they only serve to soften the
enamel on tenders and body, naturally
damaging the finish of the Car.
BODY polishes containing hydroXides.
acids, etc, should never be used, as
they are most injurious TO the enamel.
A good test for polishes which you sus-
peCt may contain injurious chemicals
may be made with litmus paper, which
turns red in the presence OF acids and
blue III the presence of an hydroXide.
Turning water or car to clean OF
the mul ana then rubbing dry with a
cloth will kill the finish on any car
In less than a month.
After you have run your car in the
garage and are ready to clean II, take
down the hose and wash off the mud
with cold water. Don't turn on the
water full force and squirt ii on the
car to get of the mud, for you are
liable to remove the enamel with 1t.
let the water fow over the parts
to be cleaned until the mud has become
softened, wher it will come of with
out trouble.
In washing, always use cold water.
although in winter. luke-warm water
NAV be used to loosen the mud when IL
is frozen, but at no time use not
water, aS II has an injurious eject on
the enamel and finish.
After the surplus of mud and CRIME
has been washed off clean the body and
tenders thoroughly with a tepid solu-
ton of mild soap ana water-then 60
over the car with a soft chamois-
Never use rotary motion in dr.
ing the car with a chamois, II you wish
TO preserve its coed appearance"
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
"StreamIine" Is Term
Used by Shipbuilders

George E Daniels. vice president OF
the Oakland Motor Car Company
comes forward with a terse definition
OF the term ''streamline," and in1smnch
as this style of body Is being brought
out by a number of makers, the eX-
PLANTATION will not only be of interest
10 prospective purchasers, but to auto
mobile owrers in general
Daniels says: The term streamllne
vas originally used in hydraulics by
shipbuilders and designers of turbines
and signified the path of least resist
ance, which is followed by water
particle when II is forced or defecteu
bv an object. A streamline automobhe
BODY is so shaped as to cause the least
resistance of the air when car tray
els at high speed. You Will notlce Una!
there is an absence of angles and tnat
on sioping line is formed from the
curved V-shaped radiator to the cowI
dash. The sides of the hood forming
10 the body are joined the same way
that is, smoothly
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
MOTOR TRUCK AIDS
WORK OF LINE CREW
Owner Of Car Can Help Its
Efficiency BY Studying Its
Possible Uses.

"a thorough acquaintance with his We
hicle is. the motor truck owners best as
surance of efficient and economical ser
vice" said George w. Bennett, vice presi-
dent Of the Garford Company, builders
of Garford trucks, in a recent discussion
of the success of the commercial vehicle.
IF the owner of a truck will study
and make the most of its mechanical
construction features, he will find an
ample reward in the accomplishment of
far more work and the saving Of wages
OF extra hands.
"A telephone company which recently
purchased Garford truck gives an ex-
cellent illustration of the point ! make.
The vehicle was bought simply as a
means of transporting telephone poles,
cross arms and other supplies and tools
for the construction gangs which this
company has out on the road But the
foreman of that construction gang
proved an inquisitive fellow, and. by a
study of the truck and the addition OF
a few accessories, he has practically
doubled its value to his company.
This foreman had often complained
Of the time and labor wasted in erect
ing new pole lines. He points out the
fact that the raising Of a single pole
into position required the services OF
from six to ten men, while other work
at, which the hands might be busying
themselves was left undone. He had
tried dozen schemes TO eliminate this
waste, but II was not until the new
Garford went into commission that the
problem was solved. And then II was
the spur of greater necessity which
drove the foreman to his final efficiency
triumph. He found that the truck was
also left standing idle while poles were
being erected, and decided that the dou-
bic waste must stop.
Accordingly, he fitted the truck with
a special gin pole an apparatus in use
objects This gin pole equipped with
tackle and lines, was 50 arranged that
II could be taken down and tucked out
Of the way while the truck was moving
from place to place and erected at the
rear end of the vehicle when ready for
II work. The rope from gin pole was
carried to a special 'nigger head drum
which the foreman fitted to the truck
motor and the new pole holster was
ready. Now, when pole Is to be
placed, only two men are necessary to
do the work The tac<ls from the gin
as the latter is lying 4 the ground and
the truck motor startid- The pole is
lifted until its lower .E.nd is clear OF
the ground, then easily: guided into the
hole already dug to retEtve 1T
With this arrangement, the gang
foreman has killed two birds with one
stone. He has left from four to eight
men at liberty TO carry on other work
and increased the efficiency Of the
truck to 100 per cent, by keeping II
busy all the time. II he had not made
a study of the vehicle and seen its
possibilities, his company would still be
losing money on the erection of new
pole lines"
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Iqnition Troubles Due
To Cracked Insulation

Ignition arrangements in automobiles
are often due TO the insulation vf he
spark plugs being cracked or oil
soaked.
Then, again, there may be carbon or
oil deposits or the points too close to-
gether or too far apart. The electrodes
may be broken through using too much
force and too heavy a wrench. Look
the plug over carefully and test for all
these things.
incidentally, don't forget TO take a
peek at the timer. The contacts may
be worn or pitted, there may be dirty
oil or particles of metallic matter,
shoulders on the segments, worn bear
ings, loose or broken wires causing q
abort circuit
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
F. A. M. Is Opposed to
Speeding of Motorcycles

That the use of the open muffler and
excessive speed by motOrcyclists are
still being vigorously condemned and
combated bv the Federation of Amer
ican Motorcyclists. is evidenced by a
resolution to this effect adopted at the
recent Denver convention.
one year ago at Columbus, the +.
deciarinr d. ni rn the federation as opposed to
speeding, the open muffler. and tank
riding. The resolution at Denver tol-
lows the former action and condemns
speeding and the open muffler in no
uncertain terms.
The action taken one year ago has
had good effect. Motorcycle clubs In
many cities followed the lead and have
endeavored to bring about better con-
ditions. some even going to the length
Of disciplining and filming members who
were careless and did not assist in the
movement by practicing what they
preached.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
again we prove the power and posi-
bilities of large production.

Last year we built 40,0OOcars. This was
not enough for the demand by nearly O,9G
cars. This year we will manufacture 5O,OW
cars (twice as many as we did two years ago.
cover the car with additional value and what
will strike you as most remarkable, make the
brice lou,er than ever Such is the net eco:
nomical result of manufacturing one type OF
automobile on an enormous scale.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
TIRE OUTFIT GREAT
HELP TO MOTOR|ST
Many Other Essentials to Hap
py Time on Tour in Car in
{ Summer Months.

Touring in a motor car is much like
any other sort of travel SO far as
concerns what to take and what to
leave at home. 1t all depends upon
conditions, where one goes how many
is to be made.
There is no set rule on the matter
of correct equipment for. as in the
case of camping. experience shows
that on the first trip useless articles
are taken and essentials left behind.
There are, however, a few things
that are essential in any sort of
locality. including a good tire outfit,
with at least couple OF spare cas-
ings and tubes. repair outf1t, an in
terliner in all cases. an air bottle un-
less the car has pump attachment,
and, above all, two jacks. instead Of
the customary one. With this outfit
the motorist will have little trouble
so far as tires are concerned, for he
will be able 20 reach a supply depart
ment long before he exhausts his sup
ply.
No motorist should go without tire
chains; as a matter Of fact. he should
keep these in his car at all times, for
he may need them when only twenty
miles away from home-and, natural
Iy, Just when he least expects IL.
A particular car will require some
things that another will not, and so
the motorist should be so well ac-
quainted with his own machine as to
know a few little parts that might
be needed. An assortment of nuts and
bolts, cotterpins, a roll OF wire such
as is used TO sustain stove pipe, a
little litharge and glycerin for repair
ing radiators, and fine emery for grind
ing valves are essential and take up
little room.
The ordinary tool kit is more or less
Of a makeshift and seldQal contains
such tools as are found to be needed
when something really happens. The
motorist should have, among other
things, two sizes of pipe -wrenches, two
sizes OF monkey wrenches, several fiat
wrenches. a couple OF pliers. two fiat
and two round files. two sizes Of screw
drivers, two OF three cold chisels, and
couple OF punches. With these added TO
the regular KIT there is not much that
cannot be cared for on the road. Many
motorists carry small soldering out
1T to repair pipe line, but brown SOAP
applied and held by tire tape will gen.
orally make a temporary repair.
A party should get along with as little
clothing as possible, In order to save
weight and room. taking the essentials
and shipping a trunk ahead to some
destination. Outside of personal effects
there should be a god supply of rain
coats, rubber hats, etc, for. while a
car is fitted with, top. II might hap
pen that the occupants would be re-
quired to walk II stalled in the Snud. or
they might have to make a tire change
and would need protection. Besides a
good rubber coat keeps out wind and
prevents the moist. air, from reaching
the body. r->-
Plenty Of good straps for attaching
baggage often save time and the bag
gage, too; a thermos bottle is a blessing
on q cold or a hot day; robes are essen
tial in cold weather and busters in the
summer; never forget goggles. and try
the amber kind II you would have com.
niste rest 70 the eyee
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
$3.50 Completely Equipped
Specifications and Equipment
H7b Gray Davis Electric Starter and Gsssrafor-SI0z5

Electric head, side and Brewster green body with
tail lights light green stripping,
a. nickel and aluminium
otorase oo''ers anu trimmings
IS horsepower motor So"i oa'n
114-inch wheelba.e Turkish upholstery
Timken bearings Mohair top and boot
Sphtdorf magnetic Clear-vision Windshield
Model R Schebler car s,.vv,,t .,..d,,v,.,..
buretor
Three-quarter floating Iecule norm
rear axle Flush u doors with
33x4 Q. D. tires disappearing hinges
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

The tires are larger-33 inch 0. [
Large tires insure less upkeep expens
smoother operation and add to the appear
ance of the car.
Demonstrations NOE, 20
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

You who have followed our success
from season to season have watched our an
nual models grow in value and decline in
price. And as our prices came down our
production went up. We have always and
unfailingly given the public more automobile
for less money than any other manufacturer
in the industry.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
114inch wheelbase

The equipment is the pick of the market
and is complete. 1t includes such hieh-
priced features as one of the finest electric
lighting systems with storage battery. Head,
side and tail lights are electric. Dash lieht is
also electric. All light and control buttons
are located on the dash under the cowl. SET
flush with the dash is $40 Stewart speed
the world. Timken bearings, Splitdorf mag
neto, Model r Schebler carburetor, Electric
horn, 18-inch Steering Wheel, Mohair top
and boot, and clear-Vsion windshield are
few of the many other finishing touches that
60 to make it the car complete.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Price reduction is condition that is
the larger the manufacturer the lower he
can market his merchandise AS we are
producing more cars of this type than any
other manufacturer in the world we can
effect industrial economies which make it
possible for us to market car that will, on
the average, cost you 30sS less than any other
similar model.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

The foregoing is but short digest of the
and sums up the greater Overland value.
When you fully realize what an exceptional
and economical buy the 1914 Overland is
after the great value facts have become
firmly lodged in your commercial and calcu-
Iating brain, remember this-fhat in the very
face of this increased Dahae the price has again
come d0aem
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Here are the big 1914 facts!

The motor has been enlarged. The bore
is 1.8 inch-stroke IL inch. 1t is conser-
vatively rated at IS horsepower and will de-
yelop 50 miles an hour. 1t has five bear
ing crankshaft and three bearings on the
camshaft.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

The body design is symmetrical and
graceful. 1t will appeal to those who admire
the beauty of simplicity. 1t has European
cowl dash and full u doors (fore and rear)
with disappearing hinges. The body is rich
ly finished in dark Brewster green, edged
with lighter green stripings and trimmed in
heavy polished nickel and aluminium.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

The upholstery is Turkish-soft, luxuri-
Gus and comfortable. The rear back-cush-
ion is 18 II inch deep.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

The wheelbase has been heightened to
ll4-inches. This, as you know, is the aver
age wheelbase of $1,000 cars. And long
wheelbase eliminates road jars and rut jolts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-12-12


Great Indignation has been express
ell ny members Of the Daughters of
the American Revolution and kindred
societies concerning one working of
the new income tax. These women
expressed condemnation Of the tax aft
or they had heard that Mrs. james \.
Garfield, the widow Of the martyred
president, would be subject to taxa
ton.
Mrs. Thomas H. Fenton. a member
of the Philadelphia chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, said:
when we consider how much Gar
field had done for the country we must
surely realize that it would only be
just to exempt his widow from taxa
ton. Men who have given service to
their country are worthy of greater
consideration than this"
Miss Laura Pancoast, Colonial
Dame and also member of the Phila-
delphia chapter of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution, said:
1T is an injustice to put a tax on
the pension of women whose hus-
bands devoted and finally lost their
lives for the sake of their country"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-12-12
SHORT WINTER SCHOOL
Six Weeks Course at State College
Starts January ).

The annual winter school of agri-
culture, horticulture, forestry and
home economics at the Pullman state
college will open January 5, 1914, and
continue six weeks:
Courses in agriculture will include
the following subjects: Soil manage
ment, crop production, irrigation farm
ing, dry land farming, dairy farming,
butter making, cheese making, ice
cream making, milk testing, dairy
chemistry, dairy bacteriology, stock
feeding, stock breeding, judging live
stock, poultry raising, animal diseases,
farm insects, plant growth, farm book
keeping, good roads, gasoline engines,
farm machinery and farm manage
ment
The horticultural courses include or
chard management, preparation of
fruit for market, vegetable gardening
and fruit varieties.
The forestry department offers IL
SDoi 90 90 AOlloWo' lOIcSL ulStOTy, Sll-
viculture, forest measurements, lum-
bering, national forest administration,
forest regulation, forest surveying, for
est botany, mineralogy and forest in
sects.
Courses in home economics include
foods and cookery, dressmaking, home
planning, principles of art in home
decoration and sanitation.
Any man or woman over 1G years old
possessing the desire may enter. There
are no educational requirements. These
courses are intended for practical men
and women who are so situated that
they cannot pursue full course.
To attend the winter school it will
cost you your travelling expenses,
about Sc per week for board and room,
personal expenses and about $40 for
books and stationery, with no charge
for instruction.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-12-12
notice OF HEARING ON ASSESS
MENT ROLL.

Improvement of San Francisco street
by LAYING down sewer therein. L. l
ID. T27..
Notice is hereby given that the as
Sessment roll for Local Improvement
District No r5T, under Ordinance No.
1892, for the Improvement of San Fran
cisco street by laying down sewer
therein from Seventh street (Sebree's
addition) westerly to the bay is now on
uIe at the office Of the city clerk.
Said roll has been set down for hear
ing at the regular meeting of the city
council to be held in the council cham
Der in the city hall in the City of Olym-
pia at 1880 O'Clock p. m. on the 18th
day OF January, 1914, and all persons
who may desire to object to said as
sessment are notified to make such OBJ
iections in writing and to file same
with the city clerk. at or prior to the
sate fixed for such hearing. At the
time and place fixed and a such other
times as the hearing may be continued
70. the council Will sit as a board OF
equalization FOR the purpose of consid =
ering such roll. and at such hearing or
hearings. will consider such objections
made thereto. or any part thereof. and
Will correct, revise raise, lower. change
or modify such roll or any part there
Of, or set aside such roll and order tn 4
such assessment be made de novo, as
20 such body shall appear Just and
equitable, and then proceed to confirm
same by ordinance.
l. n. HOLMES,
City Clerk.
Published Dec. and -, 1918.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-12-12
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: FORESTRY NOTES.

:. From L. &. Forestry Depart incut. =.
:. :. :. :. = :. :. = :. :. = :. :. :. =
The forests OF Florida contain 175
different kinds of wood.
There are seven spruces in the Unit
ed States. Four are confined to the
West two to the East, while one, white
spruce, has continent-wide distribu-
ton.
Saw mill waste of Douglas fir, of
which an enormous quantity is found
in the Western forests, is being used
to make paper pulp by a mill at Marsh
field, Ore.
In proportion to it's weight, Califor-
MIA redwood is the strongest confer so
far tested at the United States forest
products laboratory. This strength is
due to its long wood fibers.
The Philippine bureau of forestry re-
ports that American and European
lumbermen are trying to secure large
and regular shipments of Philippine
woods, mainly for cabinet making.
Experiments with various chemical
extinguishers for fighting national for
est fires have not been very successful.
The unlimited supply of oxygen in the
open, forest officers say, tends to neu-
tralize the effect of the chemicals.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-12-12

An Ordinance approving and confirm
ing the assessment and assess
ment roll of Local Improve
ment DISTRICT No l4o for the i'm
tween Harrison avenue and Jackson
avenue, and the intersecting street
named Garfield street between Sher-
man and Hancock avenues by clear
ing, grubbing and grading the same
under Ordinance No. 1856 and levy
ing and assessing the amounts there
of against the several lots, tracts,
parcels of land, and other property,
as shown on said roll establishing a
local Improvement fund, providing
the period during which the sums
charged therein may be paid, and fix
ing the date for the issuance of
bonds.
The City Council of the City of Olym-
pia do ordain as follows:
Section l. That the assessment and
assessment roll of Local Improvement
District No. 140 for the Improvement of
Foote avenue between Harrison avenue
ing street named Garfield street be-
,ween Sherman and Hancock avenues,
~ clearing, grubbing and grading the
anne under Ordinance No. 1856, as the
anne now stands, be, and the same is,
1erebv in all things approved and con-
firmed.
That each of the lots, tracts. parcels
land and other property shown upon
ally benefited by said improvement in
at least the amount charged against
the same, and that the assessment APP
earring against the same is in proper
pearing upon said roll. There is here
ny levied and assessed against each
such lot, tract parcel of land. and 9TH
n property appearing upon such roll,
me amount hnally charged against the
sane thereon.
Sec. g. That for the purpose of this
Improvement there is hereby created
and established special fund to be
called Local Improvement Fund, Dis
trict No. 40"
airy, 1914. is hereby fixed as the date of
issue of the bonds required to be is
sued on account of this Improvement
Sec. s. That the respective sums
charged by such assessment against
each of such lots. tracts. and parcels
ton OF such sum. may be paid during
the thirty 800 day period from the d. =
of the first publication of notice, as
provided by law, by the city treasurer
ed in his hands for collection. without
penalty. interest or costs and thai
thereafter the sum remaining unpaid
may be paid in equal annual Install
ments. in redemption of bonds duly is
sued therefor in accordance with law
the ordinances OF said city and sectior
four Of Ordinance No. 1856. effectiv,
July 18th, 1913.
Passed Dec. 9Th, 1913.
Approved Dec. 9Th, 1919.
GEO. A HOFFMAN.
Mayor.
l. n. HOLMES,
City Clerk.
Published Dec. 18th and 10th, 1918.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-12-12
NOTICE OF HEARING on ASSESS.
MENT ROLL.


Improvement of Madison avenue ct al.
laying down sewer therein. L. l. D.
145
Notice is hereby given that the as
sessment roll for Local Improvement
District No. 145, under Ordinance No.
1851, for the improvement of Madison
avenue ct al, by laying down sewer
therein. is now on file at the Office of
the city clerk.
Said roll has been set down for hear
nng at the regular meeting of the city
council to be held in the council cham
Der in the city hall in the City of
olympia at 1880 O'Clock p. m. on the 9Th
day of January, 1914, and all persons
who may desire to object to said as
Sessment are notified to make such OBJ
Iections In writing and to file same
With the city clerk at or prior to the
date fixed for such hearing. At the
time and place fixed and at such other
times as the hearing may be contin-
aed to- the council will sit as a board
sf equalization for the purpose of CON
sidering such roll, and at such hearing,
or hearings. will consider such objec
1oHs made thereto. or any part there
u, and Will correct, revise, raise low
sr' cfange or modify such roll or any
fart thereof, or set aside such roll and
Srder that such assessment be made dc
novo, as to such body shall appear Just
ana equitable. and then proceed to con
drm same by ordinance
l. n. HOLMES,
City Clerk.
Published Dec. and -, 1918.