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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06

may not be a better one-for the world
do move and great Improvements have
been made from time to time in carbu-
retors.
But before you discard the old trusty
one do these things: Clean the cylin-
ders-remOve the carbon and run kero-
sene through to loosen up the rings
which may have become gummed. That
Will restore the compression. Now
grind the valves and in putting them
back adjust them carefully as your
instruction book tells you Adjust all
motor bearings. too. and see that your
clutch is in good condition. Oh. yes.
a clutch may have a lot to do with the
performance Of a carburetor. Also
look to the ignition system-cIean the
plugs, adjust the points and see that
the sparks are accurately timed. Nor
forget the cooling system-if radiator
or cylinders have become clOgged with
lime or other deposits, tempera lures
Will change so rapidly it will be i'm
possible to maintain any carburetor
which seems all right
for the moment will not do after a few
miles. A good boiler compound will
remove the deposit and restore the
cooling system to the former efficiency
and regularity"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06
SPEND MILLION
ON ADVERTISING
Hugh Chalmers Says He is
Unable to Do Without
the Newspapers.

Money makes the mare 60" is the
old saying. Hugh Chalmers has changed
it to advertising makes the cars go"
So firm is Mr.. Chalmers in his belief
that 100000 win be spent this wear
telling the public about Chalmers cars
Newspaper advertising il the back
bone OF the Chalmers campaign. though
OF course. some OF the great national
weeklies and magazines are also used
Paul Smith, vice president in charge of
Using:
The local newspaper is the NOW
medium. IL is the solar plexus blow
when hits the door Of each home in
each dealers town. And that means
sales now. The national weekly and
magazine Is necessary, but the finely
blow is delivered by the daily nanar
in each sales district. As a proof Of
our absolute taith in this fact we are
using 1900 newspapers throughout the
country several times each month In
the campaign we are now waging."
In recent talk TO a board Of com
merce. Mr.. Chalmers said:
Advertising increases nv sales an
that simply cannot afford 10 do with
out IT. The only man who can't adj
Veruse is the one with 50 much BUSH
ness ness ne tean't handle it; or the man
49, ~ tltlLe BUSINESS IL isn't worth
while. Our secret of advertisinRFis as
simple as A. B. c. Be honest, be sem
sible and be persistent"
Backing up this interest creating ad-
Vertising, the Chalmers company is up
holding its standard of Quality first
IN the 34OO r. p. m. "six-3O" Chalmers
ana the results are phenomenal The
combination Of advertising and quail
ity' backed by service and aggressive
salesmanship, has already put more
than 10000 Of these cars in the hands
or owners. The owners are Joining
the newspapers in advertising and the
company is building $4,000 more six
SVs, all of which are practically sold
today in the demand which has been
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06
MUCH ALCOHOL
IS AVAILABLE
Designers Should Turn to
Development of Economi-
cal Motors Says Expert.

II motor car designers will provide
engines that will use dehatured alcohol
as fuel without the waste and extrav-
agance incident to its use in the present
day internal combustion engine, an un-
limited supply of fuel is available from
the waste products OF the forests of the
world. according to Howard F. Weiss.
director Of the United states forest
products laboratory. Madison. Wis. Mr..
Weiss has just completed experiments
extending over a period OF three years
and made a formal report to the Federal
government. The Inauguration OF the
experiments was noted in Motor Age
and the Automobile at the time
The Madison laboratory produced 30
to IS gallons of grain alcohol from one
ton Of sawdust and the cost ran be-
tween 10 and 10 cents per gallon. The
alcohol was 80 percent pure. The lum-
Der product annually in the United
states Is 10000 100000 feet. Using only
the waste Of the sawmills. II Is esfi-
mated by Mr.. Weiss that 500, OOO, GOO
gallons Of alcohol can be uauufacffIred
each year. Mr.. Weiss said:
There is no question in my mind
that the production Of alcohol will de-
velop a gigantic industry
The advantages in favor OF alcohol
Tor power purposes are manifold When
you take petroleum from the ground
il is lost forever. Trees multfpiv we
now have in sight half billion gallons
of alcohol each year, while our Visible
supply Of gasoline is rapidly dimfu-
ishing
You cannot run motor car as far
on gallon OF alcohol as Won can m
gasoline with the present TYNE Of en-
CINE. but with alterations ard Improve
ments, so that they will stand a higher
explosive compression. the thermal en-
ergy Of alcohol will equal that of seq-
oline. Alcohol is safer to handle. forms
offensive"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06
ulcanizing Hints

The following practical vulcanizing
hints are taken from the Goodyear Tire
News, house organ OF the Goodyear
Tire and Rubber company.
On a peel-back section where the
tread is cut at one end and peeled
all one way, mark off on the tire the
length OF the tear and the position Of
the layers of fabric to be removed.
showing the length Of the section when
completed.
About two inches beyond the end OF
the section make the cut for the peel
back When the repair is completed,
this method gives the extra strength
OF the tread and breaker over the Joint
OF the section wnere It is most needed.
IN building up peel-back sections,
oulld up the side walls, bringing them
slightly up on the tread. before the
peel-back tread is laid down. When
the repair is completed the treat over
laps the edge OF sidewalks preventing
peeling when run in ruts
After the cushion gum has been
thoroughly stitched down on peel
backs and tread repairs. roughen
slightly by using the stitcher Side
ways; wash with cloth dampened in
gasoline. When dry, the cushion will
be much more adhesive than when
used smooth.
In building up small tread repairs.
cut piece Of tread gum sufficient to
fill the hole. Fold the piece. rolling
out the air at the same time. until II
is smaller than the hole to be filed and
q little thicker than its depth. Heat
on a tube plate until the gum begins
to soften. While it is stiu soft. work
into the repair using a stitcher to draw
il to the edges. Trim off~to the proper
height With a little practice the right
amount Of gum can be judged very
closely, reducing waste scraps to
minimum and saving a great deal OF
time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06
EXIDE BATTERY PLACES
NEW AGENCY In FL PASO

The Exide Battery company has
placed its FL Paso agency with the Ell
Paso Speedometer Service Station
which win maintain a complete service
station for Exide batteries
The station has also received A new
shipment or Stewart products. in
GLIDING the new Ford starters, which
have proven very successful in the
east.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06
NEW WINTON Is
RECENT ARRIVAL
Fl PnsO Auto Sales Co. Gets DemOnstrn-
tor Of "TailOred to ORDER Car,
Which Imnresses MOfOrfsfa

The tailored to order" car is here.
It is the new Winton "six-33" and was
received by the Ell Paso Auto Sales
company this week. 1t embraces all the
well known Winton features of past
models and many new ones
The new Winton car IS decidedly not
a stock" car The local agents will
carry only a demonstrator, as the car is
finished to the design and specifica-
tiOns of the purchaser and some very
novel designs in interior decoration, ar
rangements of seats, uphOlstering. etc.
are offered the motorist
The demonstration is finished in
cream with tasty trimmings The up
holstery is Of rich, brown leather There
are very few motor changes I'm the new
car, which has created a big impress
sion when on the streets Of the city
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06
NEW YORK PLANS A
SPECIAL TRUCK TAX

There is a movement on foot in New
York state to have the legislature i'm
pose n special tax on motor trucks and
bosses on the ground that these We
hicles damage public highways. No
doubt this kind Of traffic gives a Sc
verer test to the wearing qualities Of
the highways than was anticipated at
the time OF the construction Of many Of
the socalled good roads.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06
Clean Your Cylinders
And Get More Miles
From Gallon OF Gas

Before YOU let someone substitute
another for the carburetor on that old
car Of yOurs-the one the maker put
On-iust do a few things that the sales
man OF the other will insist upon do
ing anyway before he proves what his
carburetor will do says Horace T.
Thomas. Of the REQ.
Mind you, 1 don't say that there
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06

Prepared in the good old fashioned
way-flavor "Deliciously Different
you are sure to like Sulzberger's Ma
jestic Hams and Bacon.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06
Motor Hints

In most every gas line there is q
! strainer or trap, either in the lfneSt-
7 self or at the base OF the carburetor
Few persons think to clean this oc-
casionaliy before trouble is encount-
cred. The present day fuel contains
more or less waste matter and trouble
with the carburetor can be eliminated
by cleaning this trap or stainer &C.
! casionaily.
Because oil has disintregatine ef-
| feet, not only on rubber, but on cotton
and fabric as well. care should be
taken TO see that the wiring for cleo
( trio lighting and engine starting sys-
tenn is well protected. II oil is per
mitted to remain on the wiring the in
sulation will i'm time be softened so
that the slightest chatting will cause
the bare copper to be exposed and a
short circuit or leakage of current
fellow.
A motor that is subject to consider
able vibration is liable to have its
FLINDERS work loose on the crank case
through the loosening of the holding
down bolts or nuts IL they are not
watched. A wrench should be applied.
occasionally to make sure that every
thing is tight. The trouble that arises
from loose cylinders runs all the way
from leakage Of oil to a wrecked
motor.
When a car is newly painted care
should be taken to remove any mud or
other foreign matter as quickly as
possible. II the mud is allowed to
stay on new paint over night it will
be difficult to remove the mud stains.
II these stains penetrate the varnish
il Will be necessary to retOuch such
places. After the varnish has become
thoroughly set there is not so much
danger.
A relief cock, with a handle that Is
vertical when the valve is closed. is
liable to work open il the plub loOsens /
through wear. The best way TO
remedy such trouble is to throw out /
the offending cock and buy a new one I
with a spring to keep the plug tight as /
ii wears. Another method is to fill /
the hole in the plug with a piece OF /
brass wire carefully shaped to the |
contour OF the plug and drill a new /
hole in such a position that the handle 4
Will be pointing downward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
MCCOMB FLAYS
REPUBLICANS
Chairman of Democratic National Con-
vention Speaks Harshly of Selfish
ness of G. o. P. and Progressives.

st. Louis, Mo-, June 14.-National
Chairman McCombs in opening the
convention said, eve are in an at
mosphere of victory.
eve have a spirit Of certainty. We
meet to celebrate the many achieve
ments of the democratic party since
it came into power and to place mile
stone in the path of its public success.
Ambition is a noble attribute but when
it is adulterated with greed, a cata-
clysm is inevitable.
"We have witnessed the spectacle
of two great American political par
ties at Chicago in putting self in place
of ideals and selfshness in place OF
national honor.
Republicans and Progressives, SO
called in place of our only ism-A-
mericanism.
eve witnessed these drab specta-
cles of two groups of men trading
principles like competitors in a fish
market"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
PROGRAM FOR
SAENGERBUND
At MERRILL
Entertainment for Merrill People and Program
in the Badger Opera House in the Evening

The program for the day, for Grand
RAPIDS members and friends will
start with the leaving of the eXcur-
sion train over the C. M. & St. P. rail
way at $50 Sunday morning.
The program in Merrill will COM
mence at 9o'clock with the arrival Of
the train at the depot. At 9:O5 the
choirs will march from the station to
Trinity church. At 9:15 Divine ser
vice will be held at this church with
preaching by the Rev. r. PautZ. At
10 a. m. a general rehearsal of all the
choirs will be held at the Badger OPP
era House. From 11:30 a. M. to | p.
m. assignment of guests to local mem
bers.
At l p. m. the choirs will march
from Trinity church to the city hall,
where an address of welcome will be
delivered by Major Smith-this will
be followed by the singing of 'Over
the Meadows Fair, and My Old Ken
lucky Home by the massed choirs and
voluntary individual singing by the
choirs.
From 8 to $50 p. M, st. Johns
band will give a concert and ageneral
good time enjoyed by the choirs anl
guests. From $3.50 to 7:15 p. m., the
guests will be entertained by the Mer-
rilI citizens. The grand concert will
begin in the Badger Opera House at
8 o'clock sharp. At II p. m. the Mer-
rill people will bid the guests good bye
at the station.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
SCHROEDER
HENKE WEDDING

Miss Eleanore Schroeder, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Schroeder of
this CITY, and Arthur Henke of the
town of Sigel, were married Wednes-
day morning at 10:30 o'clock, June A,
1916, at West Side Lutheran church,
Rev. William Nommensen officiating.
They were attended by Miss Ella
Schroeder as maid of honor, and Erma
Radtke of the town of Rudolph and
Miss Celia Schroeder of this city as
bridesmaids. Clarence Henke of the
town of Sigel was best man and Henry
Schroeder and Fred Kroll both Of this
city acted as groomsmen. This cou-
ple are both members of the German
Lutheran church and we'll thought of
and highly respected in this city.
Mr.. Henke is in the employ of the
Ellis Lumber Co., as teamster.
The bride was gowned in white
crepe du cheine and carried bouquet
of roses while the bridesmaids were
gowned in pale green and carried bou-
quets of roses. After a short wed
ding trip the young couple expect tc
make their home in this city on the
west side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
YIELDS
AND SMALL
AREA RESULTS

"Let it be remembered that there is
more profit in a large yield on
smaller area than a smaller yield on
a large area. If you have small farm
it is much better to have it well-drain-
ed and fcrtiI.-cl SO tha- you will get
large yield from 60 @crc7,' says
Abe T. HazcIrigg, ViGo County, Il
diana, who believes it is possible for
every farmer to grow 80 to 100 bush
els of corn per acre. Remember that
the productiveness ofthe land must be
maintained and the crops furnished
with plantfood so that they can pro-
duce large yields proftably. Every
farmer should a-udy his soils and his
crops and adapt his methods to them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
BY PERRY ARNOLD

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent.
Coliseum, St. Louis, Mo-, June IA.
Democratic leaders never met under
such ideal conditions as they did here
today.
First of all, the party of Jefferson
was unanimous in its choice of candi-
dates for the national ticket.
There was complete accord on the
platform. Seldom has political
meeting ever been held in such beau
tiful hall as that which st. Louis fur
nished.
1t was warm enough to be called
summer. 1t was 1890 O'Clock when
Chairman McCombs stood up on the
platform and waiting minute bang
ed his gavel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
SWIMMING
POOL Will OPEN
NEXT WEEK
VIII Be Ready For the Eagles Con-
ventiOn.

The work of fixing up the swim
ming pool will be ready for use next
week.
The washing away Of some of the
ground on the easterly side of the pool
left some rocks sticking out. These
have been blasted away and the shore
lire smoothed down. The pool will
be few feet wider than before as 6
result ofthis work.
Several deep holes which were caus-
ed by the water pouring into the poo
during the recent high water have beer
filled in and the pool has been made
as safe as it possibly can be.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
A WEEK
OF MUSIC

Commencing with a Band Concert
Monday night, the dance at the paw
lion last night, the parade of the band
tonight, the band concert tomorrow
night and also the Eagles dance and
the pavilion dance Friday night, this
week has been one in which music has
been plentiful.
Next week will be another full week
Monday is circus day and then for
the next four days the big state con-
vention of Eagles will be on in this
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
DEMOCRATIC CON-
VENT|0N is NOW ON
Called to Order at 1890 by Chairman McCombs
Ideal Weather Conditions

Order was restored and America
was sung, the entire audience arising,
while those on the platform waved
flags in unison with the music. Sing
ing the Star Spangled Banner came
next-the audience sang the last nam
ed song until most of them gave it up.
The Reverend James Lee of the NJ.
E. church South st. Louis, then invok-
ed the divine blessing, taking seven
and one-half minutes and winding up
with the Lords prayer in which the
audience joined.
Chairman McCombs began his op-
ening speech at 12:42, being accorded
complete attention by the crowd which
now filled every seat.
Applause was scattered and spora-
die.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
PRESIDENT MARCHES
IN WASHINGTON
Sets Cadence of 144 Steps Minute, "a More
Than the Military Cadence Makes Band
Step UP

Immediately in front of the presi-
dent was the United States Marine
band, working as never any band did
before. They had to step to the ca
dence set by the president, and it was
some cadence-a matter of IA steps
to the minute.
Despite the grilling sun, the presi-
dent did not seem to mind the hike q
bit. He walked with a jaunJy swing
A large pompous gentleman on his
left puffed through the mile and 3
half of the parade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
STATEFAR
RACE STAKES
Slg,SOO
CBv United Press Association }

Milwaukee, June IA total Of
S19,S0O has been offered in stakes and
purses for the four day racing at the
Wisconsin state fair according to an
announcement made by Superintend-
ent of Speed Richard J. White. AL
though the dates of the fair are Sept.
II to Is, inclusive, the harness races
will be held from Sept. II to IA. There
will be no running races at this years
fair.
After the harnes races are con-
cluded, there will be two days of auto
races to entertain the visitors. Prizes
amounting to $4,000 viii be given the
winners. Thomas SAFE and Oliver E
Tomey, secretary, are in charge of ar
ranging for the auto races.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
The Musical Program.


The program which will be given
by the Saengerbund in the Badger
Opera House commencing at 8 o'clock
Sunday evening is as follows:
PART |.
l. Selection by Band.
2. (a) Gott Gruesse Dich.
(b) Jauchzet den Herrn.
3. Song by Mixed Choir of Marsh
field.
4. Soprano Solo, by Mrs. [. John
son, Nekoosa.
5. Song by Choir of Merrill, west
side.
6. Piano Solo, by Miss Alice Schar-
man of Marshfield.
7. Song by Choir of Grand Rapids
East Side Lutheran Church.
s. "Praise Ye The Father" United
Choirs.
PART II.
l. (a) Auf den Bergen in Tyrol.
(b) Geistliches Abendlied.
United Choirs.
2. Song by Choir of Grand Rapids
West Side Lutheran Church.
3. Bass Solo by C. Schramm Of
Merrill.
A. Song by Choir of Merrill, east
side.
5. Violin Solo by o. Sitz of Toma-
hawk.
6. Song by Choir of Wausau.
7. (a) Sweet and Low.
(b) The Jolly Blacksmith.
United Choirs.
8. Selection by the Band.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
DEMOCRATS MAY
ADVOCATE PUBLIC
OWNERSHIP
Chairman Walsh of Industrial Relations Com
mittee Suggest Plank of Public Ownership
of Public Utilities

mitted his advocacy of organized la
Dor for the ownership of telegraph
and telephone lines.
Walsh suggested a plank for the
better distribution of wealth and the
recovery of public lands secured by
fraud and public ownership of public
utilities. Walsh's proposed plans are
the outgrowth of recent reports of
the commission.
Two per cent own 65 per cent of the
wealth of the nation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
&. A. R. GOLDEN
JUBILEE ON
At RIPON
(By United Press Association)

Ripon, Wis, June 14.-The golden
jubilee encampment Of the Wisconsin
department of the Grand Army of the
Republic and affiliated societies open
ed here today. The city was dressed in
gala attire in honor of the cold vets. "
Arrangements have been made to ac-
commodate 1000.
The morning was taken up with the
registration and reception Of the dele
gates. An entertainment will be Civ
en- this evening.
On Thursday the address of well
come will be delivered by Mayor
L. w. Thayer. The grand parade of
the societies will follow. Gov. E. L.
Philip will be prevented from reveiw-
ing the parade, as was planned, by his
illness. The meeting will close on
Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-06-15
kELLNER
PLACED On
PROBATION
Pleaded Guilty To Abandonment
Charge Before Judge Park
Sentence Suspended.

Joseph E. Kellner of Marshield,
pleaded guilty to the charge of aban-
donment before Judge Byron B. Park
at Waupaca yesterday afternoon.
Kellner was taken to Waupaca by
District Attorney John Roberts and
Deputy Sheriff August c. Miller.
Sentence was suspended and Kell-
ner was placed on probation for one
year. He will be required to furnish
a bond for $500, with the understand
ing that he will support his wife. He
is now in jail waiting until the bond
is furnished.