The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-21
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Engineering at A. C..
Will Open June 2

engineering, consisting of lectures de-
livered in the forenoon and actual
work in engines in the afternoon.
Gas Engines Lectures.
THE lectures on gasoline engines
take up the principles Of operation Of
the four cycle and two cycle engines
giving special attention to those fea-
lures embodied in the engines used on
the farm. The four cylinder engine is
considered at length with it's applica-
ton as a motor for the automobile
and traction engine. Carbureters and
systems of ignition are given careful
consideration, constant use being made
Of sectional samples as we'll as those
from engines in the laboratory and in
he field. The standard types of en-
CINE accessories like carbureters,
spark plugs, igniters, coils, timers, au-
to sparkers, magnetors, etc, are at
hand and by the aid of these the stu
dent readily grasps their principle OF
operation and is we'll prepared to
make the necessary adjustments and
repairs in the field.
Gas Engine Laboratory.
THE gas engine laboratory is we'll
fitted with stationary engines rang
ing from n horse power up of all the
standard makes. Each student is Civ
en- the opportunity of handling each OF
these engines and in that way hecom-
ing familiar with the details of a
large number of engines. At the same
time he is given a definite exercise on
eacL engine to supplement the inform
alton gathered in the lecture room. For
instance, on one engine the Jump
spark is studied in detail, on another
mixtures" are investigated and on a
third auto-sparkers, etc, etc. The
course being so arranged as to give
each student a thorough knowledge Of
the gasoline engine as a whole.
Gas Engine Field Practice.
"A number of gas traction engines
have been provided to give the stu
dents the opportunity of running them
in the field n thus get the necessary
practice for running these engines for
blowing or threshing. The course Of
fers an excellent opportunity for COM
pairing the various gas tractors on the
market.
Power Farming.
Lectures will be given on the cost
of operation Of tractors for blowing,
seeding, harvesting and threshing, due
attention being given to the various
bitches for these various machines.
Lectures on the construction and
operation Of the grain separator will
also be given.
Forge Shop.
1T is desirable that every engi-
neer should have some knowledge of
blacksmithing in order that he may
be thoroughly qualified to make re-
pairs. Instruction in forge work will
be given to all desiring, such train
Ing. This work will consist of draw
ing, upsettins, and welding, with spe-
cial reference to the management of
the fire. The making and temperins of
the TOOLS IN common use will be a
prominent feature of the course.
49,. School Hours.
Glasses will meet 6 days a week
from 8 to II in the morning and from
1 to 5 in the afternoon
students are assigned lessons to
be prepared at home during study
hours to be reported on the follow
ing day. A record is kept of each
student as to attendance, work in
class. and work on engines. Loafers
are not tolerated.
Entrance Requirements. u~
"No entrance examination is given
and no experience is required for en-
trance.
Location Of School.
"The Agricultural college is located
but a short distance from the bust
ness centre of Fargo and is reached by
taking any of the A. c. cars. The col
lege campus is one Of the beauty