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The Washington times., 1913-02-08
BUYER IN CAPITAL
"SHOPS" FOR CARS.
Goes About Purchase Carefully and Systematically Contrast
With Hurried Manner Prevailing in West-List Of Cues
tons Asked Generally By Cautious Washingtonan.

The conservative Washingtonian
buys. his automobiles carefully-he
".shops" for cars. He goes about It in
a manner distinctly different from the
scheme of operations of. the Chicago or
San Francisco buyer. The further
West you get the more speed you find
in motor car purchasing.
But your Washingtonian moves
more carefully. He first mentally
card indexes the points he has learned
about different cars. He selects q
dozen or two of them to investigate.
Then he starts to make round OF
the salesrooms. l..... ~
He has a number of things in mind
that he wants. His first desire Is an
automobile that he will be proud Of.
II must have the "presence." 1t must
be beautiful. its lines must harmontze,
1t must show, the artists touch of the
master body builder. He distinctly
RENE embers. the lines Of perhaps three
of the cars he has seen. Unless he Is
a man of mechanical tendencies he
has forgotten all but the surface
points the salesman delivered In his
technical. talks.
Choice Narrows Down.
His choice is now narrowed down.
Then he goes shopping again. He is
now ready to buy: one car may have a
margin in his mind. He may go to the
owners of each of the three cars to
which he has narrowed down his choice.
He finds owners got excellent results
from this car. that that car has not so
many enthusiastic owners, and the,
other has some enthusiasts and some
who are sorry.
This will narrow down his choice still
The Washington times., 1913-02-08
Motor Men Revert
To Smaller Wheels

number of automobile makers are
of the opinion that the big wheel craze
in automobile construction of two years
past is about over. and that the ten
dency now Is toward smaller wheels
with big tires.
Tow years ago 1t looked as though the
forty and forty-two-inch wheels would
be in the greatest demand, but Jast
year the thirty-six-inch wheel was IA
vored most. The size now recognized as
the most desirable is thirty-four-inch
wheel with ample sized tires.
The Washington times., 1913-02-08
One With Reputation, Which
Sets Pace for Other Cars in
the Same Class.
FEATURES POSSIBLE
AT MODERATE PRICE
Purchaser Has Right to Ask fer
Attributes Adopted as Best
Trade Has to Offer.

I'VE who are in the business talk a
good deal about standard makes OF
cars" remarked one of the big automo.
bile men of the country. Il have otter
wondered" he continued. 'ff the people
who buy cars-at least those who buy
cars FOR the first time-know what we
mean by standard cars
To my way OF thinking a standard
car is a car with a reputation, a car
which sets the pace among automobiles
Of its class, a car which is in the front
rank as to value and style.
1T might be possible for a group OF
men to build three or four cars in exact
duplicate Of one of the best known cars
Of the country. They might put into
these few special cars all of the quality
OF material. care Of workmanship and
beauty Of design pC ssessed by the car
from which they were copied. Yet they
would not be standard cars. They would
lack the reputation Of the older car.
They would lack the backing of a big
be more costly.
Is Always Up-to-Date.
The standard car is always an up
to date car. 1t possesses all OF the fea-
lures OF refinement which any car can
have. II has back Of 1t a reputation
for years OF service, for rugged endur-
ance, for smoothness of operation Il
has been proved satisfactory In the
hands of thousands of owners and it
bears the trade mark of a well estab-
lished. financially sound and thoroughly
honest company. It Is sold through .
reliable dealer, one who has q perma-
rent business and who has the facilities
for giving the right kind Of care to
owners - ,-
The standard car is never, freakish.
II contains no radical departures from
accepted engineering practice, but st.
does contain all of the refinements and
conveniences. There are a number of
standard cars on the market Amy one
q these Is a good car to buy at the
price which Is asked for IL, no matter
what that price may be.
II have in mind. however, certain
qualities which should be possessed b.
standard car. i believe that the wise
purchaser viii hunt first for these quail |
ties- When he has found them his Wis !
dom as q purchaser viii determine for |
him how much he should pay. Il win |
% course be the best form OF economy !
The Washington times., 1913-02-08

to buy the qualities of the standard car
at as low a price as. possible.
These. then. consider the attributes
of e really standard motor car: Long
wheel base and big wheels and tires OF
course, for they make for comfort easy
riding and low cost of upkeep; long
stroke motor because II develops the
maximum amount Of powder with the
least fuel consumption: heavy artillery
type wheels with demountable rims:
four forward speed transmission with
ground gears; a large genuine cellular
radiator and water connections of such
size as to insure the proper cooling of
the motor under all conditions; large
brakes-the larger the better; full float
ing rear axle with pressed steel hous-
ing: electric lights Independent Of the
ignition system; dual ignition with mag
neto and a single set of spark plugs;
simple and reliable self-starting device;
power tire infiator; flush sided metsi
bodies; upholstery not less than ten
inches in depth: ample room in both
the front and rear compartments of the
body leather lining in all bodies. and OF
course q full equipment such as top,
windshield, speedometer. tire carriers.
horn, pump, tools, etc.
Possible At Moderate Price.
"As to materials. nickel and high
carbon steel should be used for all
such parts as. frame. axles. steering
connections. motor crank shaft and
gears. ! would especially urge that
the purchaser be sure the important
parts of the car-are drop forgings in
stead of castings. All drop forgfngs
should be thoroughly heat treated
None Of these are things that the
purchaser has not every right to ask
for in any car he buys. All of these
things can be found out without
much trouble about any car And n
is certainly worth all OF the trouble
IL takes to be sure that one Is get
ting full value for an expenditure of
even $3.50 or more.
The Washington times., 1913-02-08

vance of other makes in not a few en-
gineerinx Details
While generally ciassed as conserra-
tive this company has aIso been pion-
improvements there neveriwts any hesS-
tatIon In mailing them. irrespective OF
other makera This years shows much
improvement and some pioneering. Only
one model has larger motor namsiy.
its stroke now being Sc Inches Instead
of 81 II has larger vaives and more
power, hence the Increased rating.
Now for the geenral improvements
that agree In all models: Gravity mo-
tor oiling !. superseded b. direct pres
the seven crank-shaft bearings and
thence to crank pms and wrist pins
The old gravity oil tank above tbs
cylinder n gone. sahd the motor Iooks
much cleaner. II Is still, q non-splask
fitted. The 200 pounds air pressure i.
created by q four-eylinder punnr
mounted On the front end OF the gear.
box and driven from the greatest co1n.
ter shaft II delivers to . reservoir on
the chassis from which the motof
draws.
In addition to this there is the usual
air piping and air distributor with dash
control The Easolene primer on the
dash, connected with q nozxie IN ths
manifold to facilitate starting. is con-
tinued. and now all models carry com
preston releases
The carburetor has been oxerhauied.
II is a two-jet design. the auxiliary
nozzle located IN the juncture OF ths
auxiliary air passage with the mixins
chamber. does not come into operation
until speeds Of 500 or over and TIE
auxiliary air valve has opened The
two nozzles give better motor perform
ances on low and high speeds
The Washington times., 1913-02-08
Complete Equipment
Furnished With New Cars

As important and as tfuly portion
of the automobile Industry as the cars
themselves are the accessories which
make motoring possible and comfort
able. The users of motor cars are a
class that call for convenience and it
is in the minor accessories and fittings
which may or may not have been a
part Of the original equipment of the
car that make 1t success.
This year sees more than ever be-
fore the former extra accessories
fitted as regular stock equipment OF
the cars as they come from the factory.
Complete equipment has become the
watchword with many car makers.
hut each year the detail OF this
equipment Is modified to meet the de-
mands of the consumes; with his IL
creasing taste for luxury. or at least
comfort, or the progress of design of
the car as a whole. q.
The Washington times., 1913-02-08
Anti. Skid Tires
Gaining in Favor

The feature of the tire department
this year is the number of new forms
of tire treads designed to prevent skid
ding and to improve traction on slip
perry streets and muddy roads. Spe-
cial anti-slkid treads are brought out
by nearly every manufacturer of
I. e castings. The deleterious effects OF
OIL and grease on the tire have been
taken into consideration by one manu-
facturer who has produced an oilproof
casing, the tread of which is warranted
not to be injured by OIL or grease.
The Washington times., 1913-02-08
Gradometer Is Newest
Fixture for Motor Cars

So far as the speed and mileage-in-
dicating instruments are concerned, the
chief effort during the year has been
toward better regulation of the speed
Indicator for changes IN temperature.
This has been accomplished in a num-
Der of ways. in which the thermostatic
principle has been employed.
The introduction Of gradometer to
the speedometer is worthy of note.
inasmuch as the latter instrument per-
mits the. niotorist to note the grade up
or down which he Is travelling.
The Washington times., 1913-02-08
Inroads Being Made
Upon Wooden Wheels

Wood wheels, although still holding
the field. are being attacked on two
sides. The wire wheels are gaining a
strong foothold in popular esteem, and
there is a smaller but respectable num-
Der of designs of steel wheels. Most Of
the metal wheels. aside from the wire
ones. include some arrangements for
absorbing road shocks in the effort tc
iispense with the frail pneumatic tire.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
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Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05

hung on the dresser. where it is always
conveniently at hand and adds to the
attractiveneSS of the barest hotel room.
This pincuShion is made of satin rib
bon. 1t has IA puffed border of inch
wide ribbon made double By having
two pieces OF the ribbon sewed to-
gether and having cases on each edge
through which cords may be run for
drawing it up The odd looking pend
ants with the ivory rings attached for
the safety pins are gathered by run.
ming a few stitches first on one edge
Of the ribbon. then to the other. and
drawing mp the thread In the center
of th9 flower rows Of small fancy pins
are neatly inserted
Baskets are used In many ways in
fancy articles A charming
use Of "A miniature wicker basket is
Illustrated here. This pincushion form
was bought or made to tit the basket.
This one was covered with satin and
hen with a layer of gold net. Two
satin ribbons were woven in and out
# meshes of the basket. and satin rib
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
BASKET P1NcusH1oN.

bon roses were used as decorations.
The pins were arranged in the basket
In carefully shaded rows.
The flower pincushion is very pop
ular this year. When making one Of
these try to select for it the favorite
blossom Of the person for whom 1t is
being made.
One Of the new kinds Of pincushions
IS made to represent a wild rose. The
center is a circle Of cardboard thickly
padded and covered with yellow vel.
vet Five large pink satin petals sur
round it. while. instead Of a stalk. a
loop Of green velvet is attached with
which to hang It on the wall.
Pincushions Of embroidered linen are
always nice and are easy to make. as
almost every one can do little simple
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Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
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MONEY FROM TURKEYS.

One Woman's Great Success With
Flock Of Bourbon Reds.
For number Of years | have been
interested in raising turkeys" says a
woman writer in Farm and Fireside.
Il began operations ON a small scale
Finding it very profitable experiment
ana pleasant pastme. l have enlarg-
ed the number Of my breeding stock
each year. Now | get orders from al
most every state in the Union.
, Il keep only the Bourbon Reds. and
consider them far ahead of any other
kind. As to size. they run well up to
the Bronze. They are hardy and
healthy and are very gentle and easy
to manage.
Until the turkeys are about a
month or two old yard the busy
mother with her poults. After that
let them have the run Of the pasture
through the daytime. bringing them
home each evening to rOost. They
soon become accustomed to coming
home at evening. at which time we give
them a good feed of small grain, such
as wheat, Kaffir corn or millet. with
all the clabber cheese that l have to |
spare.
My roosting house opens to the |
south. with a wire front l roost them
there until they are large enough to
hy upon large outdoors frame. l
like to get them to roosting outdoors
as early as possible. for the outdoor
life is the natural life Of the turkey.
Plenty Of clear fresh water is neces
sary to the turkey at all times. After
the poults have had their fill the sur
plus water is emptied and the pans
cleaned for the next watering time.
Since beginning to keep Bourbon
Reds | have had no serious trouble
with disease. ! know nothing of black
head from experience The warding
of Of disease is easier than the curing
Of it. ! do this by putting little crude
carbolic acid in the drinking water
once week y large percentage of
turkeys that die are from two to three
weeks old. They need at that age care
Tul handling, good nourishing food and
exercise. As soon as they seem strong
enough ! turn them out to rustic for
themselves. when they can get bugs
md worms to eat.
My nesting house is a long shed
With wire front. My turkeys all lay
II there. so have M trouble in gath
ring the eggs.
Il try to have early Matching. so that b
y the LIST Of November l begin ship I
ing them and continue so long as my IL
lpply lasts. Each year the number
orders have exceeded the supply" u
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05

USEFUL GIFTS
FOR EVERYBODY
Pretty and Well Equipped Pin
cushions Never Come AmiSS.

TATHEN in doubt give pincush
W ions. said very astute
" young woman. Well. when
one considers the matter II
is really wise piece Of advice. for
who does not need pins of all kinds.
both early and often? If the said pin
cushion is generously supplied with a
good variety and quality Of pins. no
matter how many other pincushions
may be received. yours will be of use.
for pins. like time. seem to have wings
They are here today. and tomorrow
who knows where?
Each season. too. brings out new and
attractive designs in which to fashion
the useful pincUishiOn. The pincushlon
of yesteryear can be easily recognized
by the expert in fancy work.
The hanging pincushion illustrated is
a dainty and useful tri1e that will be
appreciated by the traveller. 1t can be
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
ChangeabIe Climate
IS A CONSTANT THREAT TO THE
HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE.

DR.. Hartman. OF Columbus, Ohio,
discusses an important health topic.
He says:
Yes, it is the climate, not the germs.
that we have to fear IN this country.
The germs are present, 70 be sure,
and are Of some significance In
diagnosis. Climate, a changeablc
climate. is the true cause OF disease.
The atmospheric pressure varies. the
humidity Of the atmosphere changes.
Every day the temperature rises and
falls. All this presents to the body
very great trials to adjust to.
The area Of high pressure forms IN
the northwest. Moves rapidly south
east, subjecting millions Of our
population to its influence. The re-
suit is, thousands upon thousands Of
people catch cold. A small per cent.
Of these thousands do not get well OF
their cold. It goes into pneumonia,
or chronic catarrh, or bronchitis, or
laryngitis, or pleurisy.
Now, what am getting at Is this.
These climatic changes are inevitable.
No one can prevent them. The very
best we can do is to prepare for
them, defend ourselves against them.
Good health is the best preventive.
The very best. Vigorous health, with
excess vitality. this is Natures own
preventive and protection.
We do not all have this, however.
Some Of US must have assistance.
The assistance that use for myself.
would recommend for my friends to |
use, my neighbors and my country
men, is Pe-ru-na. Keep Pe-ru-na in
the house.
If the children indicate they are
cold, give them Pe-ru-na.
II the parents, the grandfather or
grandmother, present those symptoms
that are so well known which precede
4 cold. a few doses OF Pe-ru-na and
he deed is done.
Some people are very subject to
colds. Others who have weak lungs
md are timid about our winter
weather, take Pe-ru-na of and on
Turing the whole winter season.
The plan is a good one. The medicine
s inexpensive. It does no possible
larm to the system. It keeps the
.ppetite regular and keen. It as
lists digestion and helps the user
through the inclement weather Of
inter.
Ask Your Druggist for Free Pernna
Lucky boy Almanac for 1914
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
FEATHERS ANp EeesHELLs.

On most farms the chief crop is
wheat. and no crop has greater care
On most farms the smallest crop is
poultry. and on many farms poultry is
considered a necessary evil. and of the
live stock the hen gets least attention.
! yet government statistics show that
the poultry beats the wheat crop and
every other farm crop but corn. Farm
ers are losing millions of dollars every
year because they won't wake up to
the Importance of the hen.
There are at present eighteen egg
laying competitions in fun bast-ten
in Australia, three in England. three
in the United States and one each in
Canada and New Zealand. Interest in
poultry Is becoming worldwide. Bid
dy's cackle is heard around the world
Scotch experts have come to the con
clusion that the death Of chicks in the
shell is not from lack Of moisture. but
from steady high incubator tempera-
ture, which hardens the membranes of
the eggs and thus prevents the chick
from breaking through This is DENY
ing in one sentence what they admit
in the next. but the hard headed Scots
can't see 1t.
The value of an egg depends on its |
condition when delivered to the con |
sumer and not on market reports. Ripe |
haymow eggs report for themselves.
The worlds record for 1000 miles
was recently made by hOming pigeon
air line distance between Abilene.
Tex, and Fort Wayne, Ind. Time, 2G
hours 80 minutes 6 seconds.
Dry feed should be ground very fine
md mixed well or the hens will pick
'ut the large particles, especially if it
3 corn. and throw much of the other
'ut Of the hopper or trough and thus
waste it. A deep trough prevents
much of this.
A recent ruling by the United States
upreme court makes an express com
any liable for loss or injury of fowls
uring shipment. The amount recov-
rable depends on the valuation agreed
D at time of shipment by shipper and
Ompany.
1t is wise for those who contemplate
nporting fowls. especially from Eng
nd. to understand that there is much
iherence in many breed types of the
vO countries. and TAlny English
andard fowls wouldn't have a ghost
chance to win in an American ex-
bition
A new cure for paralysis has been
in California. A goose
ared by an auto horn flew through
e air and struck Arthur Reddington.
partial paralytic on the back of the
ck. and he was instantly restored to
e full use of his limbs Mr.. Red
ngtOn owns the Pamanda Park
nch. near Los Angeles. and is Ger
inly glad he got it in the neck.
+ you are buying bone cutter be
ire of anything in the toy line. \
ne cutter must he heavy and rt~on"
every part to Stand the strlin an1
light adds stability A self fe"d'no
chine will save you time muscle
I much veNation of Sni-it
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-05
How TO MAKE THE FARM PA

Doin' things the modern way
that's what nHkes farm busi-
ness pay. Paint the barn and
mend the fence. usin' common,
plain horse sense; changin' crops,
conservin' soil. gettin' sure re-
ward for toll. helpin' nature
make her yields from the fresh
and rested fields,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-30
STARTS TOWN
IN NEVADA

4 new town named Carrara, near
Beatty, has been started. The new
town is to have all modern improve
ments, including a new hotel. This
is not a mining camp but is devoted
to the q%uarrying OF a high-grade
marble that has been found and de-
veloped at the place. The matreial is
now being shipped to Los Angeles
and other southern California cities,
where all that can be taken out is
finding ready sale. The marble is
said TO equal the famous Cararra mar
bic OF Italy, the new town taking its
name from this source.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-30
SEN. NEWLANOG
WILL PROTEST

WASHINGTON, April 2o.-Presi-
dent Wilson to-day arranged to give
three hours Thursday TO Senator
Newlands and other inter-mountain
Senator's who wish to discuss the GER
tain schedules OF the tariff. including
free wool and free sugar, upon their
communities.
Senator Newlands asked FOR the in
derview last week after he and other
Senators had presented their argu-
ments before Democratic members
of the Senate Finance Committee.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-30
HEAVY FREEZE

Last night what fruit was out was
either severity blighted or killed and
heavy ice formed in all sections of
the valley. The unusual cold is re-
ported over the entire coast. Much
of the early fruit in Utah has been
killed and from appearances there
will be a mighty light crop in this
section. The warm weather of last
month hurried the buds into maturity
several weeks ahead of time.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-30
FICIAL MONEY u

: Of Nevada, County OF Ormsby.
George Brodigan and Tasker L.
0ddie. being duly sworn. severally say
they are members of the Board OF
Examiners of the State OF Nevada:
that on the Doth day of April. 1918
they (after having ascertained from
the books Of the State Controller the
amount OF money which should be in
the Treasury made an official exam
inaion and count Of the money and
vouchers for money in the State
Treasury of Nevada. and found the
same correct, as follows:
Total as per Controller. S423.742.N
Paid Coin Vouchers not
returned to Controller. 61,463.4b
ssrseasury.-~-.- 362.27S61
S'a'e school Fund Securitie,
~'rredeemable Nevada state
School Bond e,oo ooo ~
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-30
GETS NINETY AVS

Although he didn't mean to hurt
her. Mike Janovic!i, arrested last
week on a charge of beating his wife,
inflicted such injuries that Judge
Dunseath i'll the Justice Court tli.
morning ordered the defendant to pay
a fine OF $3.50 or spend 90 days in the
county Jail. Janovich took advantage
of the alternative and will be found
at home in the county Jail for the
next three months.-Bonanza.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-30
DECORATING STOREY JAIL

Levi Smith, one OF Carson's- So
ciety leaders, is doing thirty days in
the County Jail here for being drunk
Levi wanted to quarrel with Officer
ConIan on the way TO the calaboose
and Frank was compelled 10 slap the
mean thing on the wrist. Levi is an
expert on street repairing and Chief
Michigan should take advantage OF
the opportunity. We know because
we shaw him demonstrating on the
streets in Carson recently,-Enter-
prise. III
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-30
ENTER PLEA

Maury /. Diggs and Drew Can't
uctti. who were arrested in Reno for
white shaving and taken to Califor-
MIA, have entered a plea of not guilty.
The two young society scrubs have
gone up against a hard wall this time
and il will keep some high-salaried
lawyer busy Il keep them out OF the
p~eniteutiary.