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The Washington herald., 1917-09-23
INJECTING SPEED into old MOTOR CAR;
HOW CHANGES CAN EASILY be MADE
Engine, First Point of Attack, Must Be Care
fully Handled, Motto Damage
Small Parts

will require. a new camshaft, which
Is too expensive TO be generally fol-
lowed. In the case OF Ford which
is being speeded up, a new caInshaft
to increase the valve lift is not par
ticularly- expensive and is recommend
ed. Itsis a good plan to install larger
valves than the regular service parts
and to do this IL is necessary to coun-
ter bore the valve seats. This Is not
an expensive Job or the owner may
do It himself II he has the tools. Us
ing valves 1-32 Of an inch larger is
about all that can be done safely. The
tension Of. the old springs may be
slightly increased by stretching the
springs just a little. tightening the
valve mechanism is a very real help
toward speed. so Il may even be ad-
visable TO remove the adjusting nuts
or in the case of an overhead system,
10 machine the rocker arms and yer
ticaI rods. to reduce their weight.
For the ignition system TO be in
stalled on the speed car; IL stand
ard magnetic Is already on board u
will probably serve very well. IL
a good battery system Is used. an
extra breaker should be installed,
thus taking the current from two
breakers instead OF one. Special rae
ing spark plugs with cooling Ranges
may be purchased from any Of the
big makers.
No changes need be made in the
cooling system. though the thermo-
syphon type may not be able TO alb
sorb the heat at very high speeds.
The gear reduction in the rear axle
can easily be changed, according 10
the ability OF the engine to handle
it, The general run OF racing cars
use less than three-to-one REDUCTIONS.
but there are exceptions that have
done well with three and even higher
to one This change requires the
installation OF a new difierential ring
gear and driving pinion, which may
usually be, purchased from the max
ers.
The ordinary clutch may no: be able
to take care of the increased speed
of the car. II II is a dry disc unit.
increasing the number Of plates and
lubricating them at the same time
that the spring pressure is increased
by adjustment or substituting a longer
spring in the same housina will
probably serve. II the clutch is OF
the cone type. increasing the spring
pressure and installing a tight fac
ing will turn the trick
Beyond all this, the entire car should
be lightened wherever possible with
out weakening the structure serious
ly All needless parts should be re-
moved from the engine, such as the
lighting generator. the starting mo-
tor, etc. The frame may be light
ened by drilling. cross members should
be drilled away from the joints and
the rear cross member OF a touring
car may be removed altogether. Per
haps the spring brackets may be
drilled and a leaf or two may be
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23
Care Given Tires
Repays the Motorist

Many motorists are inclined to be-
lieve that all the mileage in a tire
is right there in each tire when 1t is
bought. This however, is a mistaken
idea. A driver can take the mileage
out of the life of his tires by careless
driving or he can put more miles into
a tire by giving 1t greater care.
watching for small tread cuts and
curing them is one effective way in
which the miles may be added to any
tire" is the suggestion of the servie
manager of one of the big tire COM
panies.
by rolling action of the tire, water
and sand are sucked and pushed into
the small cut, and the tread becomes
loose and separated from the fabric.
Jack up. the wheel so you can work
on the tire when it is inflated; wash
/ 1t with soap and water, reyolye the
wheel slowly toward you, examining
the tread for cuts. Upon seeing what
appears to be a cut. probe it with a
knife blade and remove the small par
tiles OF glass, stones or whatever may
be imbedded in the rubber.
The next step is to clean the cut
thoroughly with gasoline. When you
are sure all the dirt is out, work rub
Der cement into the cut with a small
stick. Work around the tire, treat
ing each cut in like manner. AS a
second coat of cement is needed,
again fill the cut with cement. Open
can of tread cut filler and take out
a piece little larger than you think
will fill the hole, Knead this between
your thumb and forefinger, being
sure that hands are clean.
when the filler becomes plastic
place 1t over the cut and work 1t in.
SO that it completely fills the hole.
Cut on any gum that may project
from the hole. Fill all cuts in like
manner and learn how to save mile
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23
Good Roads Effect
On Bank Clearings

Good roads are frequently inter-
preted to mean nice, smooth highways
over which motor vehicles may pro-
ceed at speed without discomfort to
their occupants and undue damage to
the cars mechanism. There is an
other angle and one that is interest
ingly brought out by a series of ex-
haustive experiments conducted by
the California State Automobile Asso-
citation to ascertain the pull teopired,
to move a given load over various
kinds OF roads. This data explains to
great extent why bank clearances
are affected by seasonal conditions
The experiments which were con-
Quoted under the direction OF Prof
]. B. Davidson Of the University Of
California, and Augustin b. Fletcher,
State highway engineer. were made
with a standard farm wagon loaded
to obtain a gross weight OF 5000
pounds. The vehicle was hauled both
by a two-ton truck and a pair Of draft
horses. 1t was found that a pull
from q to 80 pounds per ton gross
load was required on unsurfaced con-
crete roads to move the vehicle and
a pull of 80 pounds when the concrete
road was surfaced with screenings.
" dT-DOuTlu
concrete laid in cement increased the
pull to s. pounds, while good gravel
road required a pull Of from 65 to 50
pounds. Loose gravel set up the
greatest resistance
The ordinary dirt road when muddy
az in the spring and winter, takes
pull of 21s pounds. The significance
Of the figures is best explained by the
statement frequently made by Brad
street that Bank clearings are al
fected by usual seasonal condi-
tions." This could be interpreted TO
mean affected by muddy roads, Tor
when the highways are in bad condi-
ton, the country storekeeper does but
little business. This has its bearing
upon the country bank. The imam
ciaI centers are affected as Is the city
merchant dealing with the country
store. This is all due to the fact tnat
the farmer does not like to go to the
market when the roads are In pad
condition, as during the seasons mem
toned. As a result the farmer and
his household do without the things
or economic.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23
PRAISE FIRESTONE TIRE.

The following telegram received by
the Firestone Tire and Rubber Com
pany tells its own story:
"Elgin Six War Department road
reporter and official all trails scout
car arrived at Socorro, New Mexico,
with original air still in two tires,
after dashing over 4,150 miles of rough
prairie hot desert and step rocky
mountain roads where temperatures
registered from 40 to rs degees. All
of our original Non-skid castings still
in fine condition. They are wonders
for toughness and wearing quality.
Glad we used Firestone.
ROY S. MARSH,
Director Elgin Scout Car"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23
MOTOR INDUSTRY
BOOMS in MEXICO
Government Sponsors New Com
pany for Manufacture of Cars.


Monterey. Mex, Sept. z2.-Branch
motor car and truck agencies are
rapidly being established in many
sof the larger cities of Mexico by
concerns that have their headquar-
ters in San Antonio. El Paso and
Laredo. Recently the Southern
Motor Company. of El Paso. sent
representative to the City of
Mexico to open a branch establish
ment. 1t .soon will locate other
agencies in Chihuahua. Torreon and
Aguas Calientes, 1t fs reported
/ here. The Southern Motor Com
pany handles the Republic trucks
and the Chevrolet and Chalmers
cars.
According to advices received
here from Tampico. large ship
ments of motor trucks have arrived
recently at that port by water from
the United States for use in the
different oil fields. In order that
motor truck and car transportation
in the Tampieo region may be car
ried on successfully. modern high
ways are being constructed be-
tween the different towns and oil
camps.
The Mexican government is
standing sponsor for a company
which has been organized at Mon
terey, capital of Nueva Leon, for
the manufacture of motor cars. 1t
is officially announced that 1t is be-
lieved the effort will prove sue
cessful
The Carranza government Is Civ
ing much attention to the intro
duction of the motor car into the
various activities of the govern
ment. and airplane mail routes also
have been given special attention,
and motor car travel is now possi-
BILE in sections of the country where
II was impossible for motor cars
to go before.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23

The ordinary stock touring car or
roadster has certain very deSnites vir-
tues and certain limitations IT. is
built to give reasonable economy. Of
operation. TO. last long under careful
handling and to develop a moderate
turn of speed; in short, # is adapted
to what we might call general; family
service. This is absolutely right. for
the average owner OF such a vehicle
desires combination of virtues
rather than a single outstanding char
acteristic developed at the expense OF
the others p
But there are certain conditions
where II becomes desirable to increase
the speed of a car. The old family
ark may have descended to the eldest
son, who desires to turn Il into a
speedster, fitting a snappy bucket
seated body in place Of the former
"carry-all." The changes may be
made largely by the owner himself,
though he may have to call in ma
chinist help for certain alterations.
The engine is the first point of at
tack in the attempt to inject more
speed into the car. As a general
thing it Is desirable to raise the COM
preston. II the engine has a remoy-
able head, this part should be ma
chined a few thousands OF an inch to
make the compression space smaller,
or the cylinder block may be ma
chined at the bottom to bring 1t down
slightly. Another method Is to use
pistons with higher crowns, or pis-
tons of the same type as before but
with the pins just bit lower down.
In the search for speed it is neces-
sary to use lighter reciprocating parts
than those generally fitted. Accu-
rately fitted aluminium pistons are a
great help, though cast iron ones are
fair. If they are lightened by drilling.
In drilling an iron piston put the hole
in the skirt and not too near the pis-
ton pin. Two piston rings are enough
for the construction and the clear
ances for aluminium pistons are
twice those allowed for iron parts.
Alloy Steel Rods.
New connecting rods of tubular
steel or in the form of a machined l.
beam alloy OF steel are advisable,
though II is possible to lessen the
weight OF this part by drilling the one
already in use, but this process weak
ems the rod. The crank-shsft Is not
usually bothered with, though 1t Is
possible to have It drilled so that oil
from the main bearings will feed the
connecting rod lower bearing. Unless
It is purposed to run the engine for
more than half an hour at maximum
speed changes in the oiIing system by
drilling the crankshaft are not essen
tial
In the process Of getting speed In
the car the valve tuning and lift are
vital and both must be altered The
general procedure is to change the
valve lift 1-32 OF an inch or Ills II
there is room. This latter alteration
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23
Americans Form War Club.

Fifteen of the largest universi-
ties and colleges in the country, II
was announced, have organized the
American University Union in
Europe for the purpose of establish
ing headquarters or club in Paris
for all university men serving in
the war. 1t is planned to provide
a home at moderate cost for college
men and their friends on furIough.
The headquarters will be a sort
Of clearing house for the various
bureaus established by the several
colleges. The parents of college
men will be kept in touch with them
whether in the trenches or in the
hospitals.
The following institutions were
represented at the organization
meeting: College OF the City of
New York. Columbia, Cornell, Dart
mouth, Harvard. Johns Hopkins,
New York University. Northwestern,
Princeton. Tulane. Michigan, Penn
sylvania, Washington. Vanderbilt,
Massachusetts Institute of Technol-
ogy and Yale.-New York Tribune.
Timed salmon is needed In Eng
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23
FIRESTONE TIRES WIN RUN.

Only four riders out OF fifteen start
srs finished 500-mile endurance run
recently held by the Milwaukee Motor
cycle Club. Three of the four win
ners, the first. second and fourth,
were on Firestone tires. The event
was known as a Military Endurance
Run and was held as a Prepared
ness" test. The riders travelled over
some of the roughest roads in the
state of Wisconsin. between Mil
Saukee and La Crosse, and took two
laws to make the trip.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23
AUTO CLUB HOLDS
ANNUAL REUNION
Falmouth. Mass. Is Mecca of En-
thusiasts-Clambake Feature.

Last week all roads literally led to
Falmouth. Mass, where the sippe-
wissett Club, the country home of
the members of the International
Motor Clubs Association, is located
on the Eastern shore of Buzzards
Bay. The occasion marked the an
nual gathering of the organization.
and the influx started on Saturday,
when the yearly ball was held, and
continued over Sunday and Monday.
when a clambake closed the festivi-
ties. More than 800 motorists from
Pennsylvania, New York, New Jer-
sey and New Negland were in at
tendance.
Teh clambake was the feature Of
the gathering, and so successful did
1t prove that IL was unanimously
voted to make the affair an annual
event.
Col Hawthorne, of Boston, a re-
tired naval officer, was the toastmas-
ter and i nj trod u Ex-Governor
Walsh. of Massachusetts,, as the chief
speaker. After pointing out the many
motoring organization, the former
executive touchingly referred to the
encroachments made by the white
man on the domain of Sippewissett.
the old Indian chief. The unveiling
of a monument of the redskin after
whom the club is named happened
to be one of the events on the pro-
gram, and as the former governor
concluded the strings were pulled, re-
vealing one of the venerable wooden
Indians which were wont to grace
the front Of tobacco shops. Mr..
Walsh ioined heartily in the laugh
which greeted the unexpected anti
climax.
Membership in the sippewissett
Club carries with it membership in
the International Motor Club and the
use Of the clubs houses in this city
and New York, and in such places as
they NAV be established. The slogan
on the i, NJ. c. is Motoring without
ANNOYANCE" and the club aims to
taks care of every want of its MEM
hers. including up-to-date touring IN
formation covering every part OF this
country and Canada, insurance, sup
nlies and a system Of legal advice
and attention available without extra
cost wherever the members may De
tourinp- IL also has a system OF pro-
tactinv owners cars against theft
and NJ recovering them II they are
stolen. L,.oa
for The winter about October 10, and
game dinner is being planned as
fitting close to the seasons actiVlues'
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23
Shrapnel Carried in Street.

A short time ago a man was haled
o the Police Court for having un-
Ter his arm a package containing a
shrapnel, incorrectly referred to as a
shrapnel shell. It is safe to assume
hat had passersby known the con-
5ents of the package at least one
side OF the street would have been
summed. while had the package
Iropped to the sidewalk a wild panic
night readily have ensued.
As a matter of fact the package
he man carried was as safe as a
box of candy, for shrapnel without
l fuse is harmless and the fuse is
itted to the shrapnel only on the
,attlefield.-From Popular Mechanics
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23
Coming Events Of :.
Interest to Motorists
CONTESTS:


September 2-ChicagO speedway
race.
September IS Trenton. n. J.. track
race
September 2S-New York speed
way race. championship.
October 6-Danbury, Conn, track
race.
October G-Uniontown. Pa, speed
way race. championship.
October I5-RichmOnd. Va, track
race.
October 15-Chicago speedway
race. championship.
October 27-New York speedway
race.
A. A A. championship award
event.
MEETINGS.
October 9-ll-Pittsburgh. Pa. Ma
tional Association OF Purchasing
Agents. annual congress.
SHOWS.
September 17-2+Grand Rapids
Mich.
September Z2-s-chicago. Ford se-
cessories.
October l-6-Buffalo, y. Y. closed
cars
October I3-2s-Dsnas. Tex. State
Fair
November l2-ls-Denver.
January 5-I2-New York.
January Is-26-Montreal. Canada
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23

taken out OF the springs. On tn1
Iightened cha-sis an aluminium BODY
OF the desirable cigar shape may be
Installed and the speed bug ha<
the desire Of his heart, a real racing
car. and no one need know that II
was made out OF fathers old tourins
car
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23

LIEUT. l. HENDERSON, of the United States Army Ordnance
Department has been assigned duties Kenosha Wis., where he
vii remain for indefinite Lieut. Henderson formerly
president and manager Of the Henderson Motor Company of
Washington D. c. and has had wide experience handling motor
and He expert in this line He native
Washnstonan and received of his education this CITY,
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23

Materials for automobile constrz,e-
ton are in demand in Spain Cor
respondence should be in Spanish
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23

Timed salmon is needed in Eng
land.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-23

Special items of intense inter-
est to every automobilist and real
estate owner.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-18
TAKES OFF DANDRUFF,
HAIR STOPS FALLING
Save your Hair! Get rs cent bottle
of Danderine right now-AIso
stops itching scalp.

Thin, brittle, colorless and scraggy
hair is mute evidence of a neglected
scalp; of dandruff-that awful scurr
There is nothing so destructive to
the hair as dandruff 1t robs the hair
Of its lustre, it's strength and It's very
life; eventually producing a feverish-
ness and itching of the scalp, which
If not remedied causes the hair roots
to shrink, loosen and die-then the
hair falls out fast. A little Danderine
tonight-now-any time-will surely
save your hair.
Get 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store. You
surely can have beautiful hair and lots
Of it if you will just try little Dan
derine. save your hair! Try IT.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-18
AUCTION OR PUBLIC SALE

The following unredeemed pledges
will be sold 81 days from this date:
558 Fl jewel Elgin, rs year case.
SOB Blue white perfect cut diamond,
about / karat.
5S1 Blue white pair diamond earrings
set in platinum.
500 Blue white gents diamond ring,
perfect.
598 Perfect white diamond, Tiffany
setting.
GOA Diamond brooch.
GIG 81 Jewel Waltham, 20 year case
633 Blue white diamond stick pin.
648 Blue white diamond ring, ladies'
setting.
681 Blue white diamond, about Ia
karat, Tiffany setting.
no Is jewel Elgin, 20 year case.
772 Solid gold ring.
IT'S Is jewel Elgin.
776 II jewel Illinois, 20 year case.
78O 81 jewel, Rowland, 25 year case.
769 Solid gold ring.
I'll Is jewel Elgin.
773 10 jewel w. c. Ball, 20 year case.
1893 II jewel Swiss, 20 year case.
100 10 jewel Waltham, Is year case
803 II jewel Hampden, 20 year case.
795 jewel Elgin, 20 year case.
BOG 10 jewel Hamilton, year case.
8O2 Is jewel Elgin, 20 year case.
ITO jewel Swiss, 10 year case.
08 II jewel South Bend, 20 year case
S05 Is jewel Elgin.
500 Fl jewel Hamilton, 20 year case.
MAGIC CITY DIAMOND & LOAN CO
The Logical Place to Buy Diamond
Is w. CENTRAL AVE.
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John E. Reed, Constable fees, $S.95.
VIM. Brakeman, Constable fees,
SOTO.
Cliff A. Forbes, Witness justice court,
1920.
John Kavavick, Witness justice
court, 1920.
DR.. Yeomans, Witness justice court,
$6.1O.
Orson Doe, Witness justice court,
$50.
Tom Harris, Witness justice court,
$4.10.
W. A. Palmer, Witness justice court,
$6.1O.
Lola Campbell, Witness justice
court, $2.10.
Frank Oliver, Witness justice court,
$2.10.
Chas. Dansley, Witness justice
court, $2.10.
Goldie Brown, Witness Justice court,
L. B. Yepson, Witness justice court,
$8.40.
S. E. Ripley, Witness justice court,
$8.4O. ...
Peter Ehr, Interpreter justice court,
$500.
G. F. Francis, Witness justice court,
$2.1O.
Frank Roach, Witness justice court,
$2.1O.
Lars Stubbins, Witness justice court,
$500.
C. G. C. Willis, Justice fees, $3O.61.
A. H. Enger, Constable fees, $3.50.
L. d. Cotton, Constable fees, $3.50.
Dan Dougherty, Constable fees,
$11.00.
James Philamalee, Witness justice
court, $500.
Maurice Rozencrans, Witness justice
court, $500.
T. Thorsgoard, Witness justice
court, $500.
VIM. Brakeman, Witness justice
court, $40
State Treasurer, Care of patients
at Grafton, $495.00
Optic Reporter, Official printing
$395.65.
The Messenger, Printing court cal
endars, $115.65.
Kenmare Journal, Official printing,
$396.19.
w. M. johnson, Mdse. to county
farm, $3.50.
Northern States Power Co., Lights,
$70.33.
Northern States Power Co., Phone
service, $685.
Carl Lindberg, Freight and expenses
Of county, $549.49.
John J. Nedreloe, Fees in criminal
actions, $75.O5.
J. Davick, Justice fees, $3.50.
A. F. Blum, Witness justice court,
$2.1O.
liver A. Canton, Witness justice
court, $2.10.
Jos. H. Johnson, Justice fees, $185.
T. W. McVeety, Constable fees,
$3.50.
D. F. Lands, Care of Juvenile court
charges, $40.
The Board adjourned until 9 o'clock
A. NJ, Jan. 9th, 1917.
L. J. THOMPSON,
County Auditor.
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E. o. Jacobson, Bridge inspection,
$47.5O.
w. A. Peck, Office expense, Better
Farming, $27.5O.
Olaf Lokensgard, Commissioners
service and expense, $89.95.
Olaf Lokensgard, Cash paid out for
county, $1.25.
H. c. Frahm, Services and mileage,
$22O.27.
E. M. Ransom, Medical services to
county charge, $500.
Lloyd Coal Co., Coal for court house,
$263.91.
Peterson 4 Nelson, Drugs to county
farm, $500.
Thatcher & Wysong Co., Office sup
plies, $25.61.
Marie Grindberg, Witness insanity
case, 500.
Skrivseth Studio, Photo of prisoners,
$1.25.
John J. Nedreloe, Cash paid for
county, $2.75.
Mrs. J. L. Houff, Witness insanity
cases, $2.10.
Mrs. VIM. R. Smith, Witness insan-
ity case, $2.10.
Elizabeth Campbell, Witness insan-
ity case, S7.15.
DR.. N. Mykelstad, Witness insanity
case, $2.10.
Times-Herald Pub. Co., Record
books, $226.25.
Matte Young, Witness insanity
case, $2.10.
Rogers Lumber Co., Bridge mater
ial, $1.70.
N. D. Experiment Station, Better
Farming expenses, $1.70.
Ryder Village, Care of poor, $9S.63.
Anna Township, Care Of poor,
$3.50.
Observation-Disclosures Bank, Prem
ium on bonds, $135.00.
J. H. Weinrebe, Mdse. to county
jail, $11.95.
Thatcher Wysong Co., Office sup
plies, 1904.
Peterson & Nelson, Drugs for county
Jail, 1895.
Underwood Typewriter Co., Mdse. to
county, 1925.
Lloyd Coal Co., Coal for county
farm, $47.56.
Elizabeth Campbell, Witness insan-
ity case, $10.40.
Windsor Cafe, Meals for jurors,
$44.1O.
The Messenger, Job work, $16S.75.
John Hennessy, Com. services and
expenses, $780,
A. J. MCDANIEL, Fees insanity cases,
$77.s0.
J. M. Robe, Com. services and ex-
penses, $77.40.
O. B. Herigstad, Office expenses,
$7261.
G. c. Edwards, Office expenses, Bet
ter Farming, $1,000.
H. F. Davy, Tree bounty, $685..
VIM. Bakeman, Constable services,
$4.40.
Perry Baker, Labor at county farm,
$500.
John D. Geist, Manager county farm
salary, $4,000.
Mary Mcclure, Labor at county
farm, $500.
Frank Miller, Labor at county farm,
$4,000.
Josephine Litter, Labor at county
farm, $500.
$500.
Rolling Green Township, Care of
poor, $25.O2.
St. Joseph Hospital, Refund of rent
on hospital, $129.15.
Harry G. Knapp, Medical services to
county charge, $500.
E. M. Ransom, Medical services to
county charge, $500.
John J. Nedre1oe, Boarding prison
ers, $237.00.
S. Overgard, Medical services to
county charge, $500.
A. B. Dill, Justice fees, $152.45.
Dan Dougherty, Constable fees,
$6.4o.