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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-12
CONSERVATION Of
TIRE MILEAGE
Some Considerations of How
to Get Best and Long,
est Service.
INITIATION.


The car owner Of TODAY ie fast
coming &c the realization that the
mileage he gets from his tires de-
ponds upon the treatment they are
given. Mileage is built into tires al
the factory by scientific methods.
The user can get every inch OF that
in-built mileage out Of the equip
ment by the proper care and use
OF u.
The motorist ordinarily places so
much confidence I'm tire equipment.
probably because Of its rapid de-
Felopment and wonderful perform
ances. that IL does not receive the
inspection and attention considered
necessary for the car. Hence the
loss 10 the average car owner Of 80
cents on every dollar spent for tires.
and the opportunity for these ar
ticles, which arc designed 20 enable
every car owner, who reads them.
90 save his share OF the sos. 100000
wasted on tires each year
IL has been aptly said that the
pneumatic tire is Of the most para
doxical construction i'm the entire
field OF automobile engineering. II
must be very resilient vet withstand
punishment worthy Of armor plate.
Two tender substances. rubber
and cotton fabric must be so blend
ga and built up that they viii resist
The air pressure within. the weight
Of the automobile and its load with
out the thrust Of the motor. the
transverse strains on turns and the
blows Of thousands Of obstacles. And
upon the successful construction of
ihe tire has depended the entire
success of the automobile
While the selection of the right
type and size. correct application
and proper treatment Of tires are
an necessary 10 obtain the best re-
Suits, the simple matter Of imitation
is probably the most important
point i'm the care and use of equip
ment. as its abuse is the principal
cause Of tire wastage.
Proper Imitation Important
The judicious use OF air will go n
long way toward giving the tire
user the maximum mileage. Be
cause the resiliency and Iong-wear-
ing qualities OF a tire depend almost
as much upon proper imitation eas
they do upon the rubber and fabric.
TOO much air will cause excessive
vibration. traction slippage and loss
of power. too little viii bring on ex-
cess friction between various parts
of the tire and cause them 20 break
up.
There Is a very definite relation
between the air pressure within the
aires and the load on them. The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-12
biLes

heavier weight or reduced air pres
sure causes more detection OF the
tires. giving wider tread on tho
ground and increases the action OF
the sidewalks This adds 20 On
comfort Of the ride as more or ne
road vibration is absorbed by the
tires.
But when soft, the tire runs
against a wave IN the tread rubber.
which from excessive stretching
and heating pulls away and separ-
ates from tho carcass or BODY. The
walls bend back and forth. back
and forth, millions of times as the
wheels revOlve and the result is the
same as when "A piece Of wire is
bent back and forth-it becomes
hot and finally breaks.
In tire the heat from the in
/ creased action OF the sidewalks OF
uuder-in1ated tires softens the rub
Der cement or adhesiveness between
the fabric layers and "A certain de-
gree Of REORGANIZATION takes place.
AS a result. when the tire strikes a
particularly hard bump, a loud ex-
plOsion rends the air and il is time
90 put on a new casing.
a soft or Nat tire on front
wheel can always be noticed by the
difficulty in steering the car in a
straight course. the steering wheel
naturally faVors the fiat or soft tire.
If on q rear wheel pounding or
humping viii be noticeable
DemOuntable and quick detach-
able rims make il possible to
change tires very quickly but even
if not so equipped il is wise TO stop
and give the tires attention when
needed. Damage TO the side walls.
beads. fabric inside and the inner
tube usually makes il difficult TO
{ execute practical repairs A rear
tire ridden debated very far may re-
suit i'm damage to the differential Of
the car.
Expansion caused by hot weather
or the sun is neglible and viii not
materially affect the tire. as the air
pressure within is not increased TO
any appreciable degree New tires
stretch slightly when first used and
Inner tubes are slightly permeable
TO nitrogen so that occasional infla-
ton is advisable. Deteriorating eff
fects Of stale air can be avoided by
filling the tires with fresh supply
az least two or three times a year
While there can be no inneXible
tables for imitation Of tires as style
of construction. power. speed. road
conditions. driving and weight all
play an impo: ,ant part i'm the strains
upon tires, under ordinary circum-
stances the tires on the front wheels
should be inflated between Is 20 Is
pounds per inch of tire section and
rear tires from . 10 20 pounds.
Don't make the mistake Of guess
ing al the initiation from appear
ances or striking the tires with a
hammer; but use a pressure guage.
at least once n week Another in
hation warning: don't fiji the tires
with the exhaust from the engine as
oil and certain gases are destructive
90 rubber. The besf way 20 initiate
Is 20 pump mp the tires hard and
then reduce the pressure until they
do not cause excessive vibration,
then record the pressure and see
that il is maintained thereafter
CFirestone Tire and Rubber Coz
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-12
HoW Franklin Thrift
Applies to the En-
closed Car

With their scientific light
weight, rcsiliency and direct-air-
cooling, the Franklin Enclosed
Cars show within a mere frac-
ton the same remarkable econ
omy as the open models, and
the same day-after-day mobility.
For any kind of touring the
Franklin Enclosed models are
ideal-affording protection from
dust, glare and rain, freely ven
tilated, cool and restful.
This means that one car does
the work of two-and the owner
of a Franklin Enclosed Car gets
his year round motor car service
on practically half the initial ~
Ue5fment Of the man who has 70
buy one car for summer use and
another for winter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-12
STUDEBAKER PRICES TO
GO UP SEPTEMBER IS

The increased cost OF materials
and labor has finally forced us TO
announce an increase in prices of
all models SAYS L. j. Onier, vice
president and director of sales Of
the Studebaker corporation. This
increase viii not become effective
until September.
Materials entering into the con
struction of Studebaker cars have
advanced anywhere from % to 100
percent and. in some instances, con-
siderably more. Because of large
purchases, and long term contracts
FOR raw materials made last sum-
mer. we are able TO continue our
present low prices. But at the pres
ent rate Of production and the de-
mand for Studebaker cars which is
rapidly exhausting all materials
purchased at old prices. it is neces-
sary for us 10 announce the increased
prices TO take effect Sept. Is.
1T has always been a hard and
fast Studebaker policy TO give the
customer the benefit of low prices
as long as possible and I want to
make il clear that we are increasing
prices only in proportion with the
increase in the cost of manufactur-
ing Studebaker cars under prevail
ing conditions.
.The price of the studebaker
four touring car viii be increased
from $9S5 20 S1,O50. and the six
touring car from $3.50 10 S1,3S5.
All other models. including our
commercial cars. viii be increased
proportionately.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-12

Henry L. Doherty controlling
about 200 public utilities. says that
by supplying steel for oil and nat
ural gas pipe lines a great deal can
be done TO insure against a fue!
shortage and is perhaps the quickest
way TO relieve the strain on trans
portation facilities. Taking issue
with Mr. Bedford. he suggests that
curtailment of demand might even
precipitate an oil famine by dis
couraging increased production and
recommends that the government
find ways to encourage oil producers
TO not only reestablish normal activ-
ity, but to increase their efforts
above normal.
1T is the history Of the oil in
dustry." continued Mr.. Reeves.
that high retail prices stimulate
greater production OF crude oil. The
big refining companies then draw
on their reserves and lower retail
prices until crude prices drop, when
buying storage is resumed.
"The amount of purely pleasure
riding in automobiles is not large
as compared with the use Of cars
and trucks for business and utility
purposes. and if all users of gaso-
line carefully avoid waste. there will
be no need 10 curtail even pleasure
riding, which is beneficial. as it af-
fords relaxation to the business
man.
Considerably greater mileage per
gallon of gasoline is now being got
from automobiles than a few years
ago. The great majority OF cars
are Of low power, ranging from Is
to so horsepower, with an average
Of about %. BY better design and
construction of engines and car
buretors and better carburetor ad
justment the fuel consumption per
mile has been reduced. In recent
fuel economy contests an average
Of more than 40 miles per gallon
was obtained by all contestants and
50 miles by one of them"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-12

It's remarkable how these Off
cial eConomyteStS are confirmed
by the nationwide experience of
Franklin owners. The Franklin
goes a given distance on one-h1Lf
the gasoline consumed by the av-
erage fine car-and for the same
yearly mileage costs about one-
third as much far tfyeJ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-12
Official Economy Tests
Won by the Franklin

The Franklin has won every
prominent official economy test
ever conducted, and continued
to win so long as the official tests
were run.
TrOs GSIiOs E6ieeSey Test May IS, 1906,
under the Official supervision of the AutomO-
bile Club of America-won by the Franklin
with q record of 81 miles. The Franklin
average was IS per cent above the average
record of all competing cars.
Lozs Island Economy Contest, February Is,
1908, uAder the Official supervision of the Long
Island Automobile Club-the Franklin won
over all cOntestsnts by doing 242 miles at
an operating cost of only Is cents per mile
The cost of all other cars averaged cents per
mile-6ve times the Franklin operating cost.
Ose GaILOa Efficiency Test, May 8, 1909,
under the Official supervision of the New York
Automobile Trade Association, with twenty
one cars entered in eompetitiOn-the Franklin
Car wen 800 miles on one gallon of easo-
line and scored los, 4O8 weight-miles. The
Franklin Car not only won the prize for
the best score in its price class, but also the
WHY'S trophy for the best score irrespective
of price class.
BaFaIo One Gales Economy Contest July
IL, 1909, under the official supervision of the
Automobile Club of Buffalo The Franklin
set a worlds record for gasoline economy of
46.l miles one gallon; 70 per cent more
than the average of the other eighteen COM
petins cars. The Franklin scored lbs, 1902
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-12

weieht-miles As against the best competing
score of 81, OBJ weight-miles, and the aversfe
competing score Of 81 ,49S weiebt-miles.
Faei EeossnJ TESTS, of Franklin Cars, June
20, 1913, under the Official supervision of the
Automobile Club OF America-a Franklia
Roadster made . new worlds milease OF S3.S
miles on ono gallon Of gasoline.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-12
WAR CONDITIONS
and the Franklin Car

The big public is waking up
to the truth about gasoline waste,
tire mileage, friction loss and de-
probation.
People keep right on buying
carS-but they are thinking more
about constructive service and
use.
The automobile is a trcmen-
douS factor In American life and
achievement, in national health
and efficiency, In conservation
of human energy, in the ready
contact between men and their
affairs.
Automobile owners want TO
use their cars more freely. They
are impatient of weight, rigidity,
excessive upkecp-all the old and
arbitrary restrictions.
What do you, as an American
citizen and automobile owner,
think about this matter2 Do
you favor a restriction of use, or
a restriction of waSte2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-12

Believing automobiles can do
their part in the present crisis by
avoiding waste in gasoline. although
having no fear of any fuel famine,
the leaders in the automobile indus
try have begun a campaign 10 en-
courage wise economy in the use Of
gasoline as a partial check against a
rise in price.
Many big oil refiners disagree with
the statement OF Pres't Bedford Of
the Standard oil Co. that a gasoline
shortage is threatened, and with in
creased production OF crude oil, the
quantity Of gasoline used by air
planes and other war equipment is
not expected 20 materially change
the present situation. The gasoline
for $4,000 airplanes the government
VIII build in the next i months is
Of no great Importance compared
with the gasoline required for the
four million automobiles in use and
with the increased oil supply.
on the other hand. Alfred Reeves,
general manager of the National Au-
tomobile Chamber of Commerce,
says the industry is responding to
Mr. Bedford's request for economy.
and "A campaign for the wise use Of
fuel oils among other motorists. is
now under way with good results
certain.
Automobiles are keen 10 help
the government" said Mr.. Reeves,
"and are cooperating TO avoid waste
of fuel. People must use cars and
more than 40 percent Of our four
million cars are used strictly for
business purposes. with a big per
centage Of the balance of passenger
cars used in some degree for utility
purposes. 1t is very hard TO draw
the line where utility with an auto
mobile ends and so-called pleasure
riding begins Pres't Wilson'S form
of relaxation from government cares
is an automobile ride every after
noon-a necessity for his continued
good health.
The position Of Mr. Bedford in
the oil industry is such that we
must heed his warning even though
other oil men may not agree with
his viewpoint We of the motor in
dustry will cooperate with Mr. Bed
ford and the government in avoid
ing wastage Of gasoline by encOur-
aging care among allied trades. as
well as among garages ana motor
users. Many other things will CON
tribute increased mileage from au-
tomobiles for each gallon used,
more gasoline extracted from the
same amount of crude oil and pro-
cesses for utilizing kerosene and al
COhOl.
THE increased demand will slim
ulate greater production by the
opening of wells now capped, by
sinking more wells. by increased inn
ports from Mexico and by more
rapid installation of cracking
processes by which much larger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-12

"a said that the things that
~ Will not stand the test of
- A war conditions are not
worthy to survive after the war.
1t is true that war needs, and the
state of mind induced by the
war, throw a new light on much
that Americans have spent their
money for.
Among these things is the
Short-lved car.
Cars have been built and sold
on features, novelties, talking
points, engine stunts.
One year the whole country
talks about a car and next year
its users condemn it as a zone
year car"
Do not put all the blame on
the manufacturer; perhaps his
idea of business is to supply the
people what they want. 1t is a
much slower process givingthem
what they ought to have.
There has always been a pub
lie for the long-Service car.
Practical, hard-headcd men who,
even if they buy a new model
every year, are shrewd enough
to see the relation between long
life and used car value.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15
The Charity Box.

The charity box established by the
Civic Betterment club is proving a
great convenience to the committee,
as there have been so many calls on it
for clothing, and the articles being al
ready assembled at a central place
much time is saved. Those who have
so generously contributed to the box
can rest assured that the articles are
being put to good use for there is an
unusual amount of suffering and des-
titution in our midst this winter.
+ The committee could use a great
many more children's shoes than they
have at their disposal and are asking
all those who have any to spare to
please send them in. ::
Send all contributions to Mrs. T. H.
Caley's residence, and report cases of
want to Mrs., Chas.- Ross
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15
Suggestive Therapeutics
AND
cHIRoPRAcTIc

Enables DR.. Isgrigg to meet successfully al
most any emergency which might arise in the
treatment Of the sick. Suggestive Therapeutics
is the most powerful, natural, and successful
treatment known to Science for the relief and
cure OF all manner of Organic disease, and
while Chiropractic adjustment if properly ap-
Piled to the spine in certain cases is very sue
cessful where there is subluxations or dis
placements of some of the vertebrae, yet Chiro-
practic adjustments cannot be relied upon to
give the desired results in a great many cases
without being combined and having the assis-
lance of other therapeutical methods. This
being absolutely true, it is perfectly reasonable
that combination of these two systems prac-
ticed together is great deal more effective
and successful in the cure of any chronic dis
ease than either of the above systems would
be if they were practiced separately; and by a
combination of Suggestive Therapeutics and
Chiropractic adjustments practiced together,
DR.. 1sgrigg is not only able to promise relief,
but a complete cure of large number of the
chronic diseases which humanity is suffering
from. DR.. 1sgrigg is the only practitioner of
Suggestive Therapeutics in the State of Min
nesota and the public is very fortunate in
having the opportunity to get these treatments
in a small town like Princeton.
Offices Over Herdliska's Jewelry Store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

A Tipperary tea will be served in
the parlors of the Methodist church
next Saturday afternoon from 3 to 6
p. M, by the ladies Of the church. The
parlors will be decorated in keeping
with ST. Patrick's day. An Irish pro-
gram will be rendered and refresh
ments served in keeping with the day
and occasion. The ladies of the town
are most cordially invited to this Tip
perary tea. The small sum of ten
cents will be charged and this will go
towards church improvements.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

Mr.. Reader: We have an opening
for a good man. Are you tied to an
improbable job? Afraid to enter
new fields because you lack faith ?
Maybe you have exceptional ability
in our line and don't know it. If you
want to become established in a big
money-making life long position and
you are not afraid Of work and can
furnish satisfactory references, write
us today. Extension Service Associa-
ton, 423 Palace Building, Minneapolis.
MINI. 12-1tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

F. Flory brought two Of the incest
potatoes we have seen this season to
the Union office last week. They were
Rural New Workers and were grown
from seed obtained from seed bulbs,
which develop, on potato vines occa-
sionally. This kind of seed is the
strongest and best yielder known, and
Mr.. Flory reports that results were
more than gratifying.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15
A More United Nation,

Little by little it is dawning upon
the minds Of German Americans that
it isn't their Vaterland they have been
standing up for by word and deed,
but for trio of German war lords
who are sacrificing the people and
their country in order to retain pow
er which they fear is passing from
themselves to the people. When this
fact gets better understood, we will
have more united nation in this coun-
try.-Red Wing Eagle, !, "a
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

Memorial day will be fittingly OBJ
served in Princeton. The local G.. A.
r. post has named citizens commit
tee to have charge Of arrangements,
as follows: A. E. Allen, chairman;
Clifton Cravens, treasurer; H. A. Gar
rison, secretary. The committee
should receive the hearty cooperation
of all citizens in their endeavors to
make the affair a success. ~.,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

A st. Patrick's Day entertainment
will be given at the Armory, Satur-
day evening at $3.50, for the benefit
of library fund. The admission will
be Is cents for children and rs cents
for adults. The program will consist
of orchestra music, vocal solos, duets
and quartettes Of Irish songs, read
ing and three beautiful drills by
groups of school children. s12-1tc g
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

Earl Newton surprised his friends
by arriving here last Thursday even
ing from st. Paul, accompanied by a
charming bride. Mr.. Newton was
united in marriage on January 81 to
Miss Elsie Simpson. The bride is a
St. Paul girl and they will reside in
that city. The groom is the oldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Newton, and
numerous Princeton friends extend
hearty congratulations. .:..s..s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

The Maccabee ladies entertained at
a. card party at the I. o. O.. F. hall on
Tuesday afternoon and those who were
in attendance pronounce the occasion
the best ever. It was not as well at
tended as was expected, however.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

Foley voted wet at the election
Tuesday, almost 8 to 1, after a year
of dryness. Geo. E. Rice, formerly of
this place, was candidate for presi-
dent Of the council, but was defeated.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

Bob Berg was at his home here the
past week, returning to his studies at
the University of Minnesota this
morning. Bob was not feeling well,
but was some better when he returned.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

Peter Mitchell has resigned his posi-
ton at the power plant, but is unde-
cided as to the future as yet. He has
several positions in view. A moderate
increase in the salaries of the boys at
the power plant would scarcely be felt
by the taxpayers Of the village. :.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

The election in Princeton village
passed off very quiet. Messrs. Fred
Keith, Ira G. Stanley and Claude Nor
ton acted as judges, while Claire Smith
and Max Cordiner were clerks. Each
one attended to his duties in COM
mendable manner. A total of 345
votes were cast, and the count was
completed at $3.50 o'clock.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

Before you start for Princeton to
have your picture taken be sure it is
the first or third Saturday or Sunday
of the month, as these are the only
days you will find Nelson the famous
photographer from Anoka, at his stu
dio in Princeton. 2-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

: Sleighing. cannot last very much
longer and next summer you will be
busy. Turn in your order now for a
Brooks Patent Concrete Stave Silo. "A
four per cent discount from our regu-
lar price list during the month of
March. L. E. Bergman, Princeton.
11-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

At special meeting Of the Swedish
Lutheran church held Monday after
noon to call a successor to Rev. M.
Peterson, a call was unanimously ex-
tended to Rev. A. Melin of North
Grow. Rev. Melin occupied the pulpit
of the local church a couple of weeks
ago and made a very favorable i'm
preston.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

The roads were in t'fierce" condi-
ton last week. Carrier Sam Smith
on route 2 made his rounds last Friday
for the first time since the previous
Tuesday. And then he could not make
it in one day. He wa> forced to stop
over night about seven miles from
the village, completing the trip Sat-
urday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-03-15

Craig Bishop returned to Chicago
Monday, after visit of two weeks at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bishop, in this village. Craig has
a good position with large mercan-
tile firm in Chicago. .