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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-22
THIS is INDIAN
DAY;CREAT SHOW
OF MOTORCYCLES
Hendae Manufacturing Co.
Plans Elaborate Display
of Products.

Today has been selected by the
EIendee Manufacturing Co, Spring
field, Mass, makers of the famous
Indian Motorcycles, as Indian Day.
The popularity of Indian Day-now
celebrating it's third year-has estab-
1ished it as a permanent and annual
feature in the motorcycle world and
it is observed throughout the United
States, marking the opening of the
motorcycle season.
William Stiff, the local Indian rep
resentataive, is observing Indian Day
at the show room with a complete dis
play of 1915 models and the new In
dian Powerplus motor, which was the
big sensational attraction at both the
New York and Chicago shows. Anoth-
er feature of Indian Day display will
be the new lightweight model, the
Indian Featherwefght. There will be
an interesting and attractive display
of the new Indian Bicycles also The
showrooms will be opened all day and
evening, and a cordial Invitation is ex-
tended to all motorcycle enthusiasts
and the public to enjoy Indian hos
pitality well as to inspect the In
dian 1916 line.
Not in years has the Hendee Man
ufacturing Co., pioneers in all adj
vanced motorcycle improvements, pre-
S~AA~SNA ~
portant an achievement as the Pow
erplus Motor. The Powerp1us Mo-
tor is all that the name implies and
already from coast to coast its Speed,
cleanliness, quietness and endurance
have proven. it to be a mechanical
marvel. Riders all over the country
have shown an unusual interest in
the PowerpIus Motor and undoubted-
ly this motor will be the center of at
traction during Indian Day ceIebra-
ton on February 22.
The instant responsiveness and
quickness in answering the throttle is
a delight to the critical veteran and
a pleasing surprise to the man who
is used to the com parative sluggish
ness of motors of less advanced de-
sign.
The four cylinders deliver abundant
power in an even, unbroken current
steady flow, rather than separate
impulses. There is no loss of momen-
tum between power strokes, no slow
down between exp1osions-and hence
there is increased pulling power,
greater speed, and absence of viRra-
ton.
The four -cylinder motor is, surpris-
ingly flexible too, It will throttle
| down so low that the motor is barely
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-22
DODGE BROTHERS
TESTING METHOD.

Shop practice at the ordinary foun-
dry provides for testing the strength
of iron castings by having a brawny
workman try TO dem dish them with a
sledge. But his work is hardly uni
form as some days he feels stronger
than others and also the same work
man is not always available for the
job. Then, too, there are castings
that a man with q s1edge is not able
to break. Railway car wheels are in
this class and in the big car plants a
modified pile driver is used. Each
wheel, on the strength of which may
depend many lives, is required to show
a strength much greater than it will
ever be called on to display in actual
service.
Dodge Brothers. have applied this
pile driver system to testing iron cast
ings used in the manufacture of motor
cars: Samples are taken from each
batch of castings to the physical lab
oratory One is adjusted in a. Zig
on a, solid base. A hammer weighing
SO pounds is lifted to a certain height.
according to the strength of the blow
to be given, and dropped on the cast
ing. It must stand a given number
of these blows If it skaters under
the attack and if the other samples
the batch is not up to the standard
demanded and the junk pile is aug
mented accordingly.
A table of standards has been work
ed out so that the laboratory experts
know just how much each casting
must stand And, of course, the
stress put on them is far greater than
they will ever be called on to face
in actual service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-22

racing driver can vouch for the fact
tina tfuel economy and sensational
speed never go hand IN hand. Speeds
of so miles per hour and over not
only impose tremendous strains on
every part Of the car, but call for a
prodigal expenditure of gasoline and
lubricant.
Repeated tests of the new Chal1n-
ers Six-4O have shown that the car
in daily service will travel 16 miles
to the gallon of gasoline, under ordin-
airy conditions in city traffic. To
greater degree than ever before, our
engineers have obtained the quality
known as -Spunk' in a motor car.
punk in a car is needed most not at
20 or rs miles hour, but at 5,
10, Is, 20 or 35 miles an hour. 1t is
that quality which is most appreciat-
ed at busy traffic spots, on the open
road when you are taking the other
fellows dust, on the steep hills or
winding roads. Instant acceleration,
coupled with economy and all the
speed the average man desires, is what
Chalmers engineers have sought, and
owners of the Six-4O claim that they
have succeeded at every point.
Naturally the motor-wise buyer of
q car looks first to the power plant;
but after he has satisfied himself on
the question there still remains the
factor of comfort. No racing car
ever built has proven a desirable We
hicIe for everyday use; and the wife
and children will probably have more
to say on this point than the head Of
the family.
s@uae new Chalmers Six-4o. is a
big, luxurious car. roony enough for
even grownups to lean back and ride
at ease. The deep seats, which are
upIl olstered in leather, and the deep
side walls furnish a support for the
body that eliminates all strain and
fatigue from motoring. Supported
on specially designed lsemi-elliptic
springs, l3S inches long on the front
and 81 inches in length on the rear
with 124 inches of wheelbase, the
Six-40 possesses riding qualities usu-
ally found only on the most expens-
i've cars. The smooth-acting multiple
disc clutch is a. decided relief from
the cid style neck-jerking variety, and
the inequalities OF road surfaces are
never apparent to the passengers.
s'safety-hrst features are strongly
marked in the New Six-4O. The
brakes are twenty-f1ve times as large
in proportion to the weight of the car
as the brakes on a locomotive. The
safety and emergency brakes have a
total effective braking area AZ <62
square inches All steering CONF &c
tons are .drop-forged and heat treat
ed for great strength. Every part OF
the steering assembly is designed and
manufactured with the one idea that
failure might result in fatality.
And IN addition. all cars have the rear
wheels equipped with non-skid tires
when the car is shipped from the fac
tory, making it entirely danger-proof
when the purchaser takes delivery.
Consulting theinterests of the wo-
man driver, the Six-4O touring car
is Ideally designed to fit her needs.
At her finger tips is board on which
everything is in plain view and easy
to get at. An accurate gauge in
forms her when it is necessary tospur-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-22
Innate IN CAR
COMFORT FOUND
IN PIERCE-ARROW
New Haven Headquarters of
Famous Car Has Superb
Display.

The ultimate that cultivated taste
can exact of a closed car is to be found
in the Pierce-Arrow models now to
be seen a THE local headquarters
The George B. .Wuestefeld Co, 2O4
York street, New Haven, Conn.
Even before the war had curtailed
or virtually eliminated foreign produc-
ton, the discriminating American pur-
chaser had ceased to go abroad for
his limousine. He had found in the
,Pierce-Arrow every certainty of me-
chanical action, every grace of out
line, every perfection of finish and
appointments that could be put into
an automobile.
Recent changes in the alignment
of the motor car industry has still
further confirmed Pierce-Arrow SUI
periority. A number of former max
ers Of high priced cars are now ca
tering to popular priced field.
Therefore, the Pierce-Arrow closed
car represents the very aristocracy of
moto car production. Nothing that
could minister to the comfort and
convenience of users have been omit
ted from these cars.
Bodies are constructed of cast a1u-
ninum instead of the more fragile
sheet metal Pierce-Arrow bodies in
this respect are unique The strength,
durability and beautiful finish thus
made possible are distinctive in this
car. The large window area and
the special comfort of the seating ar
rangements are features that always
attract the admiration of, those who
have known other cars.
This comfort is not the result of
accident. It has been carefully work
ed out by the most scientific methods.
A skeleton seat was first constructed
with adjustable plugs SO that it was
possible to get the exact angle and
contour of the sitter's back. Out of
thirty subjects measured no two show
ed the same confirmation. But from
these subjects it was possfb1efto draw
an average contour that would closely
approximate the comfort. curve of the
majority of automobile users. All
standard Pierce-Arrow seats are built
along the lines that resulted from this
experiment.
The seat that is too soft is just as
uncomfortable as the one that is too
hard. Comfort in riding is largely
a question of easily maintained ball
ance. The unconscious and main
tanned effort to preserve ones balance
in very soft seat is just as fatiguing
as the unyie1ding pressure from a seat
that is too hard. All this has been
worked out on scientific formula.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-22
PRICE INCREASE
BOOSTS SALES OF
CHALMERS SIX-4O.
Motorists Rush to Buy Pop
ular Car Before New Price
Takes Effect.

'E'ollowing the recent announce
Rnent OF an increase of 500 in the
price of the Chalmers SEQ. we
have disposed of more cars of this
model during the past month than in
any NORTH in our history said Ralph
w. Barnes, Chalmers distributor for
Bridgeport and vicinity. yesterday.
f<tOur record sales of the Six-40
have been due in great measure to the
anxiety OF buyers to take advantage
Of the fact that the 500 raise does
not take effect until March LIST. All
orders received up to midnight, Feb.
20. will be at the old figure, $3.50.
On and after March 1st, the Six-40
will sell at $1,45O. The, increase in
big jump In the cost of raw materials.
Practically every metal and bit of
leather that goes into our car, costs
from two to i've times as much today
as 1t did just year ago Chalmers en-
gineers refused to sacrifice our pres
ent quality standards in order to
maintain the old price, and the in
crease was therefore ordered to take
effect.
'ProbAbly our biggest selling fea-
ture in connection with the Six-40
car, is the powerful motor with its
overhead valve and overhead cam
shaft design. The performance of
Stock ana racing cars equipped Will
this style of motor during the past
year has firmly tablished its reputar
ton for all round service
Eight Of the first ten cars to fin
1sh at Indianapolis In the last 500. mile
race were propelled by alve-in-the-
head. overhead camshaft motors and
seven of the first eleven fnishers at
Chicago were similarly equipped. All
OF which leads to the fact that auto
mobile racing has probably taught
more real lessons to the fraternity c2
motor car engineers than any other
single phase of the businesssS
TN the third annual National Pike
Fill Climb at Uniontown. Penn. a
Chalmers Skid o, with this style of
motor, easily won its class event in
competition with supposedly higher
powered cars The winding course
up Summit Mountain, rise of L.
500 feet with ain average grade of 8
per cent, was travelled in the record
time of three minutes and so seconds.
Elm adopting the overhead valve and
overhead camshaft motor for the new
Six-40, Chalmers engineers sought
ffexihility and acceIerative power rath-
err than sensational speed. With the
price of gasoline in the ascendant.
ecerq my was also insisted upon. Any
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-22

turning over, with the unWaWGEing
push of the four cylinders rolling It
steadily on-no danger OF stal1ing be- ]
tween explosions as WITH a single orr
twin at low speed. a
Or a twist of the throttle grip w5II
cause a leap to express-traln speed -iG,
desired, with a lightning acceleraEaDn
that shoots the speedometer-needIe uD
to the 20 mile mark with breathIssa
rapidity.
Wonderful stamina and durGbili2Y,
result from this evenfIowing poWerl
Destructive vibration is eliminated
and all its harmful effects done away
with, giving surprising length OF life
and absence of arrangement in every
part.
The motor is of the qaigh-efficieacyA
long-stPoke type, IA inch bore and 81 q
stroke. Being within the 61-Cubic
inch (1000 cubic centimeteEs limit OF
piston displacement prescribed by the !
competition rules of the sports gov
erning organizations of America and
Europe, it is eligible for all track
races, hill climbs or other contestg
held under the auspices Of the nation
al federation.
Ordinarily the foot lever is folded,
back out OF the way and out of en-
gagement- When turned to position J
for starting the motor, however, a I
cam movement engages eight big steel I
dogs. Then when the lever is pushed
down and forward by the foot, it spins !
the engine over and starts it readily !
AS the mott On passes to the engine i
shaft through the bevel gears of the /
transmission, the revolutions are rapid
so as to make starting quick and posi- 7
tive. 4
It works beautifully. Starts the mo-
tor every time and every day. And
starts it so easily. too. Just g, down
ward push on the foot lever does the
work. +,
When the foot is removed from the
starting lever at the end of the down I
stroke, a spring returns it to the top
position and folds it back into place. 4
Neat, simple and remarkably effect
i've.
The price at which these new mo-
dels are sold is astonishingIy low, too! !
It was only by development of the
most intense efficiency in manufac-
turing methods that costs could be re-
ddced to permit such low selling
prices. 1t could not be done except by
making machines in large quantities,
with the economy effected by purchas-
ing materials in enormous bulk.
Strong foreign demands, which result
in export sales of thousands of ma
chimes to all parts of the world, added
to the wonderful popularity that four
cylinder design has reached in Ameri-
ca, has placed Henderson production
on a large quantity basis that allows
this epoch-making low price.
Riders have always preferred this
kind of motorcycle. but when its cost
was so much higher than that OF
others they often chose machines of
less advanced design for reasons of
economy.
But now that it costs only a little
more than an ordinary o1d-styIe twin.
it is natural to choose the Henderson.
The Dutch town of Purmerend has
been flooded by the bursting of dixie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-22
Larger Roadsters

Among the noticeable feature of
the automobile show are the great
number of roadsters and cabriolet
models seating three persons. For
nerIy these models we're built to ac-
commodate two persons. When
room was required for tire epersons,
a rumble seat or chauffeur's seat was
often supplied by the makers. Today
automobile makers are providing
room for three persons by making
seats wider.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-22
Indicate Careful Drlving.

A five-year license of IT'S per cent.
in the automobiles in use has been ac-
connpanied by an increase of 25S per
cent. in the death rate resulting from
automobile fatalities, according to sta
tistics+ gathered by the United Btates
census bureau. This is taken to indi-
cate a decided Improvement, in driv-
ing. -
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-22

The Dutch town of Purmerend has
been flooded by the bursting Of a dixie.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16
cENTERvILLE CHURCHES PLAN
CHRISTMAS Entertainments

Martin, Walter Terry and a number
of children.
The Christmas entertainment at the
M. f. church win be one of unusual
interest. 1t will consist of a short
program by the children, after which
tableaux play by the adults will be
given, which will show the events
connected with the birth of Christ. 1t
will be given in costume, and the
lighting of the tableaux will be ar
ranged by Prof Lantz of Indianapolis
Prof. Lantz assisted in this kind of
an entertainment at indianapolis and
won great praise for moving Beth
lehem Star, which he constructed. He
will arrange the same thing at this
entertainment. This program will be
given on Sunday evening, Dec. "a.
The Friends will have their pro-
gram on Saturday evening, Dec. %.
The children will give the program
and it will consist of recitations, songs
and exercises appropriate for Christ
mas. Those in charge are working
to make it very interesting program.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16
EAT0N, OHIO.

Mrs Julia e~n'er has returned from
Chicago, VIII. she passed few
weeks with her brother. George Woer-
ner.. Mrs. P. Fl. Gruver was visit
or in Dayton Monday. Mrs. Alice
Alexander is visiting her sister. Mrs.
Davies, of Kokomo. Ind. Members
of the Five Hundred club will be en-
tertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs.
Lawrence Wclfsohn and Mrs. l.. V.
Reynolds at the formers home on East
WadswOrth street. :. Mrs. Marcus
Eikenberry returned Tuesday to her
home at Grover Hill, o., after visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Smith, South Franklin street. F. G.
Shuey of Camden, was a visitor here
Monday. Mrs. Homan Roger and
Mrs. ELAN Fisher were Dayton visitors
Monday. :. G. w. Rehfuss spent Tues
day in Dayton. =. Mrs. Mary Craig has
gone to Octonia, Ia, to visit relatives.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16

CENTERVILLE, Ind, Dec. 16.-The
date for the Christmas plays to be
given by the young people of the
Christian church Endeavor has been
changed from Friday night to Thurs
day night, Dec 81. The plays will be
comedies. and will be filed with
plenty of good laughs. The following
Young people will take part. In THE
Bishop and the Burglar" are: Hugh
Foss of Richmond, Malcolm Beck,
Clayborn King. Misses Ruby Casteter,
Marjorie Hurst, Clarris Weller, Els
Their Morgan and two small girls, Fay
Darnell and Ruth Davis. In the Sec
ond play, Christmas at Finnegan's
Flat" are: Edith Bramer, Lena Capil-
lar, Merle Terry, Grace Townsend,
Clarris Weller. Albert Anderson, Ray
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16

American Federation of Labor, has
been working in Richmond during the
past week. Several more tailors have
joined the organization
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16
Masonic Calendar

Saturday, Dec. 16.-Loyal Chapter,
No. 40, o. E. S. Stated meeting, and
initiation of candidates.
Monday, Dec. 1S.-Richmond Com
mandary, No. s, K. r., Special Con-
clave Work in the Knights Templar
degree.
Tuesday, Dec. 19-Richmond Lodge
No. 1856, F. & A. M. Called meeting;
work in Fellow Craft degree.
Wednesday, Dec. 20.-Webb Lodge,
No "a, f. and A. NJ. Stated meeting
and annual election Of officers.
Friday, Dec. 22.-King Solomon's
Chapter, No. 4. r. A. M. Called con-
vocation; work in Mark Master de-
gree. commencing at Z: go O'Clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16
WARREN KERRIGAN
ACTS AS PARSON

See J. Warren Kerrigan as "The
Fighting Parson," at the Washington
theatre on Tuesday, when he will APP
pear with Louise Lovely, In THE
Measure Of a Man." done in Bluebird
Photoplays In this role Kerrigan has
a type exactly fitting him:\ he acts
with vigor but with respectful consid-
Grafton for the part he plays.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16
TAiLORS BOOST MEMBERS

S. H. Young, louisville, KY, or
ganizer for the Tailors' union of the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16

An electric fare box that has haen
invented for street cars, automatically
registers the correct number of fares
paid by each kind Of coin dropped in
to it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16
Methodist.
Episcopal

Fairview Methodist Episcopal
church-Charles and Hunt streets: !.
P. Chamness, pastor; Sunday school at
9:15 a. M, Mrs. Claude Hart, assistant
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16

umbia Pictures Corporation for the
Metro program. The story was writ
ten especially for Miss Dana by John
II. Collins, who also directed the
screen production.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16
MISS DANA PLAYS
MURRETTEE BILL

Viola Dana, the popular little Metro
star, whose bewitching beauty and
marvellous dramatic gifts have won
her legions of admirers, will be seen
On the screen here at the Murrette to.
night In 1.-THE Light of Happiness"
five.part feature produced by the Col
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16
GIVES RAILROAD TICKETS
FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT

NEW PARIS, O., Dec. 16-Rev and
Mrs. Edgar J. Vance and son, Paul,
and Nina May Medford will spend the
Christmas season with their home
folks in sunny Tennessee, tickets for
the railway trip there being Christ
mas gifts from Mr.. Vance's father,
New Market, Tenn.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-16
Union Mission.
COUNCIL TO NOMINATE

Officers for the Central Labor coun-
Gil will be nominated at the first reg
ular meeting in January. Only rou-
tine business was transacted at the
meeting last night
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-17
Remember "Baby Week
CHILD WELFARE ExHlslTs.
ay Mrs, Leon I. Loofbourow: i

H.
of
preliminary which held
in The Child
Plans for Next Year. VI.
rights they human
ny and because we love hem I.
the place.
children better
their More better babies the slogan
who viii realize that their temples young people
their bodies strong that they rejoice in their
children.
Percentage. >..< III -
babies will well and in all human probability born WELL
.
Good parentase
before the children after
them violated when mothers have to leave home to toll for
exhibits
wholesome homes possible the exhibits teaching
babies should freckles
foses-all they can 81 zssz
right every pound
him still
exhibits wholesome and
sufficient food for babies.
appreciation affection
babies
exhibit the things
clothing ventilation exhibits
chldrens healthy
wood
sewing eookgchdren adequate tools materials the
needs community
housing food and growth body mind and
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-17
BELIEVE WAS TORPEDO

LONDON, England, March II.
According to a despatch from a
Reuter- correspondent at Flushing,
there have without doubt been cas-
ualties in the sinking of the Tur-
bantia.
Members of the crew say, that
the explosion occurred amidsllips
and shattered the deck and the life
boats. The violence of the explo-
sion indicates that the steamer was
torpedoed. 49,
The Dutch admiralty states that
377 from the Turbantia have ar
rived in Holland. Revised lists of
those aboard show there should be
38l. The Richard Carnen-Schil-
lings. wealthy New Workers, were
saved.
The ship bore identification
marks showing that she was neu-
'tral.