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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
Recital by Miss Robbins.

recital Miss Nellie S. Robbins assisted
by Mrs. B. Y. McNairy, soprano; Merald
H. Tollefson. Baritone; Prof. H. E. Mey-
er and Miss Evelyn Dale, accompanies,
Monday evening. June 18th at eight
hfteen o'clock at First Presbyterian
The program will consist Of sixteen
piano selections from Chopin, L1szt.
Scott and Korngold by Miss Robbins;
two vocal solos by Mrs. B. Y. McNairy
with Prof. Meyer as accompanist; and
one vocal solo by Merald H Tollefson,
with Miss Evelyn Dale as accompanist.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
Barn Burns at SVoa.

Fire destroyed the barn Of Peter John
son at Svea yesterday afternoon. The
fire is of unknown origin and was not
noticed until the barn was in flames.
The place is occupied by Frank Franzen,
the present mail carrier on Svea Route
l. His buggy, cutter, cart and some
feed besides several other articles were
destroyed but his coal shed was saved
Mr.. Johnson purchased the place last
fall from John G. Aspaas who was then
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
"Arrivsd Safely In Tranoe."

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stenson received
a letter Tuesday of this week from their
son Edwin who has now arrived safely
in France. He tells them the trip ac-
ross was an enjoyable one; in London,
England they stopped off a few days and
the part of the division Of which he is
a member was reviewed by the King
and Queen of England and the American
Ambassador. Mr.. Stenson says they
have been drawn close the firing
line and "Aeroplanes as as common as
Ford cars in America" He thinks Eng
land one of the most picturesque coun-
tries he has ever seen.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
Ten BoYs Leave Saturday

The following ten registerants will en-
train next Saturday, June Is, to take up
mechanical training at the State Uni
versity:
Ole Rangvald Olson, Oscar Linus Lar
son Norman Christensen, Chauncey o.
Johnson, Otto Osmundson, Adolph Os-
car Raymond Johnson, Raleigh Erick-
son. William Nathaniel Peterson, Wes
ley Levin Broman and Oscar Anders
Frtlund. Paul Hedin failed to pass
the physical examination.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
II we cannot trust a majority Of

II we cannot trust a majority Of
the people In the exercise Of their
Constitutional rights at the ballot
box, then indeed are we In bad
way. We have great faith In the
loyalty and patriotism Of tho people
at large. Misrepresentation and
coercion usually reacts on those
who attempt It. Whatever happens
next Monday in the heated scrap
at the primary Minnesota will con-
ttnue to do her full share towards
winning the war, which is tho sup
RENE and overtowerino issue at this
time.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12

a former pastor. will give reminicent
address, and Rev. $. \. Lindholm, also
Il former pastor. will give memorial
address for the former pastors who
have passed away.
Musical numbers will be given by the
choir and others throughout the ses-
sion under the direction Of Mr. Fred
HeHStrOm, the OrganiSt
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
Favorable Reports R,c.iv.d.

Savings Stamps Committee reports that
complete returns from eight townships
average their allotments and amount
to $70,7OO Most Of the townships are
expected to make their allotment. The
drive closes Friday, A complete re-
port will be available for next week. s
ISSUE
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
Attend Fire Conveutdon

Axel and Oscar Melander, Emil Bjorn-
berg. Hjalmar Ruud, Ole Barnstad, Emil
Johnson, Peter Pearson, G. c. Selvig,
Hans Larson, Ed Elkjer, Oscar Satter-
gren, William Lundberg, Martin Blom-
quist and Edward Lundberg were among
those from this city to attend the
State Firemen's Convention at Monte
video yesterday. M. D. Manning attend
ed the Relief Associations meeting held
on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12

the Sunday school at eleven forty-five
o'clock. The Epworth League meets
at seven o'clock. The pastor will. de-
liver an evangelical address in the
evening at eight o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12

Tuesday June 1S, N the afternoon with
Mrs. Ida Stromert, at 612 Fourth Street
East. The subject will be Making a
Journey to be presented by Mrs. Ives.
All members are urged to come,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
Eulisted in Army

A0AB6oo IN ANY,
Sigvald Nelson left Tuesday for Min
neapolis. He has enlisted in the regu-
lar army and expected to be sent to
Camp Dodge. Iowa. Mr.. Nelson has
been employed as expressman for the
Great Northern here for the past nine
months.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
a>rv,ca p1.e n.a3o.+.a

A service flag will be dedicated at
the Long Lake church on. Friday even
ing of this week. Supt. Foster Of Will
mar will be the speaker for the even
ing. A program will be given and lunch
served.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12

Homer Chase has enlisted in the Tank
Corps and will leave Thursday morn
ing for Columbus Barracks, Ohio. He
Pa. He arrived a week ago last Monday
from Oswego, Montana for g. visit with
his parents in this city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
HnnA IN pnr1nn01,

William Norling arrived last Sunday
evening from the Kelly Aviation Field
in Texas for an extended furlough. He
has been i'll for several months and
will return when his health has bettered
ITSELF
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
vAI8D1CTo1Y.

Z.
Valedictorian, County Schools.
Dear Friends, One and All: Ere we
and ere we say goodbye wish tosthank
you in behalf Of tho class for coming
here to hear us.
Dear parents. we thank you for the
privileges that you have granted ua
during our school life 10 far. IN
To you, dear teacher1. we must also
express our earnest thapkS Tor Wtthout
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12

M. D. Manning left Monday for
Montevideo to attend the Relief Asso-
citation meeting, leaving. there Wednes-
dayevening for St. Paul to attend the
I. o. o. F. Encampment.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
EkaalI!8|6aIaIlililf1aktfl!i[i6E.!Ss frs
SWEDISH MISSION,

SWEDISH MISSION.
Rev. G. N. Tegnell. pastor.
Morning services Sunday at 10:45 a. m.
The choir will give concert on Sunday
evening at eight o'clock. No adn,is-
sion charged but a free will Offering
SWEDISH BAPTIST CHURCH.
Trott Ave. and Third Street.
Rev. Paul Hallin, pastor.
The pastor is attending Minnesota
Conference at Duluth this week over
Sunday.
Next Sunday, services as follows:
Adolph Lindskoog will speak at 10: As
a. m. The eight O'clock evening serv-
ice will be in charge of the Young
Peoples Society. Sunday school at
9:3O a. m.
A cordial welcome to all.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST sC1EN-
TIST.
Subject: God, the Preserver of
Man.
Sunday service at 10:45 a. m.
Wednesday service at p. m.
All are welcome to these services.
Free Reading room in church edi-
flee open every Wednesday from to
p. m.
THE SALVATION ARMY.
Commandant Nelson.
Regular services Saturday and Sun
day evenings at 8 o'clock. Rev. T.
Norberg of Minneapolis will speak.
Commandant Nelson will speak in
the Swedish Free Mission church in
KerkhOVen in the forenoon and in
the evening.
All are welcome to attend.
ST. LuKE's EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. F. H. Oehler, rector.
Holy Communion at 500 a. m:
Morning prayer and sermon at10:30.
Sunday School at IL M.
No evening service. This service
will be omitted during the summer.
SWEDISH, NJ. E.
Gustav O. Westman, pastor.
Willmar: Sunday school 10 a. m.
Sermon II a. m.
Kandiy0qhi: Sunday school II a. m
Oak Park: Sunday school 2 p. m
Sermon 8 p. m.
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN.
Rev. J. M. Andersen, pastor.
Services in English at 10:30 am.
in the city. No Sunday school nor
English evening services. Services at
Solomon Lake at three O'clock p. m,
Confirmation clatssmeets Saturday at
10 a. m. g -
go :
METHODIST EPISCOPAL. L.
Luther C. Benson. pastor.
The morning service commences at
ten-thirty o'clock and is followed by
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12

wsstsrn Dovre Ladies Aid.
The Western Dovre Ladies Aid meets
with Mrs. Henry Bergeson, Monday af
ternoOn, June 18th.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-12
Marriage licenses

Marriage Licenses.
June 7.-Joseph Ephraim Holmgren
to Emma Caroline Jorgenson.
June 11.-Adolph O. Tatting. to Ed
ma May Bluhm.
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Bunny Moore 7. p. 3.
Nay weather.

Nay weather.
for Nav as OF 70 te
Tribune by Theo. J. Sampson, observer
for the Government at the State Farm.
is as follows:
Mean maximum temperature .72.8
Mean minimum temperature ...... 46.
Mean temperature ................ 59.4
Highest mteperature. 81; date May 5.
Highest temperature, 26; date May 13.
Last killing frost ............ May Is
The Washington herald., 1918-05-12
TRUCKING
Developing FAST
Cleyeland-Akron Route Decided on
by American Express.

The recognition which the motor
truck is winning as fast and depen-
dable carried Of intercity shipments ID
instanced by the American Express
Company's decision to handle all ex-
press shipments between Cleveland
and Akron by motor truck.
The Knutsen Motor Trucking Com
pany, Of Cleveland. secured this ex.
press company business on its ability
to furnish faster and more economical
transportation. Operating fourteen
Packard trucks Of big capacity, this
hauling contractor Is able to make
delivery between the two cities in 4
hours; by rail 1t takes at least a day
under normal conditions. considerably
more In present traffic conditions. The
railroad rate with pickup charges is
Il cents per 100 lbs; Knutsen has con-
traeted to haul all shipments for u
cents a hundredweight.
OF the 5000 tires which are manu-
featured daily In Akron. very few are
now shipped out by rail. Most of the
big tire companies either make deliy-
cry by motor truck direct to their
branches or ship to Cleveland by mo-
tor truck for rail distribution from
there. Since most OF the materials
coming into the Rubber City are ham
died similarly. motor truck traffic be
tween these cities is very heavy.
A traffic census made on this road
some time ago showed that during a
period Of Y hours 507 motor trucks
passed the point OF survey.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-12

multiplies the force of the road
shocks. the direction of the blow is
also changed. In driving slowly over
slight obstruction or depression the
force Of the blow Is downward, due to
the dead weight Of the car. and the
shock Is received in a vertical direc-
ton, which is easily absorbed by the
cushion Of air and the springs of the
car without injury to either.
BY speeding up the car the force of
the blow from a road obstruction or
irregularity has changed its direction
from vertical straight up and down,
10 horizontal force, as the weight of
the car, not only has a downward
thrust on the obstable but a forward
one as well.
The cushioning effect of springs is
not used. hence they do not absorb
this horizontal blow. which Is aimed
directly at the axel; therefore it is a
dead blow on the tire, which over
taxes its cushioning effect and
stretches its inner carcass construc-
tons to such a degree inward that
the ply Of cords or fabrics is strained
or broken and later develops into a
blowout. The length Of time for a
blowout to develop depends on the
force of the blow, which in turn is
governed by the speed Of the car
When the blowout was first received
Thus you will note that the collid-
ing force Of an automobile II gov
erned absolutely by the speed. II
you should drive your automobile of
the roof Of your house. which we will
The Washington herald., 1918-05-12
THE QUERY BOX

which will fulfill your purpose. This
Is mounted in place OF the carbure-
ter. This can be done with any type
Of engine. Probably, IL you cannot
get this at any Of your local hard
ware stores. you can get It at the
Lunkenheimer Company.
Frequent Carbon Trouble.
Editor Query Dept-I have q
1916 Saxon Six which has been driven
1000 miles and requires very fire.
quent cleaning on account of car
bon formation. took the car to a
service station and was told to pinch
the spoons which throw the Oil, which
did. but gained nothing. The car
uses an excess amount OF oil and
always leaves an Objectionable trail
OF blue smoke behind. 1 have ex-
amined the oil level and find that
the rods do not touch. The rings
and cylinders look bright and per-
feet; the timing checks with the
flywheel marks, and the spark is
faultless. I have also tried various
oils, ground the valves and set the
tappers properly. Would you advise
putting a leak-proof ring on the pis-
ton, and IL so, what make? What
about drilling oil holes through the
piston SO as to allow the excess oil
to escape, and II SO. what size holes
and how many? W. A. w.
You can probably get rid of this
trouble by using one OF the patent
rings at the top Of each piston; also
The Washington herald., 1918-05-12
GET ACQUAINTED WITH
INSTRUCTION BOOK

In the face Of the fact that auto
mobile construction is being constantly
reduced and that it will soon become
much harder to secure cars, it Is sur
prisins how many motorists still abuse
some OF the simplest rules of opera
ton and upkeep.
As a matter Of ordinary economy,
every man who drives a car should
familiarize himself with at least the
simpler rules OF automobile mainte-
nance. The best way to do this is to
get on speaking terms with the in
struction book that is supplied with
each car.
The engineers that design any auto
mobile 60 to a great deal Of pains In
their experimental work to determine
how car can be made to deliver the
very best that is in it.
For instance, certain instruction
books state very clearly that certain
grades Of oil should be used in the
transmission and rear axle. Yet cases
are constantly brought to attention in
which greases have been used. These
units are designed to be fabricated by
Oil and 1t is an injustice to the car
to use anything else. And so it goes.
Every make Of car is different-has
certain peculiarities Of its own-that
demand more than a general knowl-
edge Of upkeep. The answer is the
instruction book.
Any man who is careless in this
direction does not realize how much
he is missing in the way of smooth
operation, or how great chances he
may be taking.
The main thing to consider now is
that 1t Is almost criminal wasteful-
ness to neglect to give a car the best
treatment possible.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-12

Independent Of railroad transpor-
tation, the motors division Of the
ouartermaster's Corps Of the army
Is now operating truck trains In
all sections of the country. These
trains are composed Of successful
new standardized army truck,
known as Truck B." As rapidly
az the trucks are turned out at the
various factories manufacturing
them. they are turned over to units
of the motors division for delivery.
The inspecting officer at the plant
notifies the commanding officer at
the camp or cantonment TO which
the trucks are consigned and he
sends q detachment, Of officers and
men to receive the trucks and de-
liver them.
By this system the army is not
only saving time and transporta-
ton costs. but It is training men
and putting new trucks into work.
ing condition simultaneously.
On q recent test run from Lima,
Ohio. to Baltimore. a detachment
Of forty-hye men from Camp Meade
and Camp Devens was sent TO
bring twenty trucks across the
country. Not one man in the de-
tachment had ever seen one OF the
new trucks. Nor had the trucks
been taken over the road. The OBJ
servers detailed by the War De-
parchment gave the men no instruc-
tions. The idea was to see how
a detachment of American soldiers
of the National Army would han
die the new trucks delivered at a
port in France for immediate use
In actual warfare.
The experiment worked like a
charm. The first day out the men
The Washington herald., 1918-05-12

Editor Query Dept.-Please tell
me what can do to stop the oil
working out from the differential
The Washington herald., 1918-05-12
Motor Trucks. Forcing
Horse Into Oblivion

The war has given the horse q new
lease on life in the losing battle which
that animal Is waging to prevent the
automobile from forcing 1t into obliv-
ion along with the pterodaetyi and
mastodon.
Three years ago the number OF
horses in America began to dwindle
and last year no less q partisan of
the horse than the Secretary of Agri-
culture said in his annual report:
Slowly but surely the auto truck Is
driving dray horses from the city
streets. Already the automobile has
effectually put the driving horse on
the country roads. The farm demand
for several years has been the main
stay Of the horse market"
But just at the moment that the
automobile had the horse dangling
over the ropes ready to sag under the
finishing wallop, America entered the
war, and under the stimulating effect
Of q heavy demand for cavalry horses
and for increased motive power
throughout the nation, tired Mr..
Equus got back his wind and now
Is battling away with all four feet
determined to last out several more
rounds.
One automobile enthusiast has
pointed out that the horse eats so
much that there would be an. ipme-
date demand for his destruction were
II possible to replace him quickly for
the work which must be done. BY
way Of statistics this enthusiast
points out that while only 5000 900
acres Of farm lands in this country
are devoted to wheat growing, A.000.-
600 acres are given up to oats and
The Washington herald., 1918-05-12

A,OO0,OOo acres to hay, two articles
OF diet which are essentially horse
feed. Ninety-five million acres for
horsefeed and only 60.000,00o for wheat
In these times, when every acre
counts, shows altogether too much
favoritism to the horse, in this mans
opinion.
Having practically vanquished the
horse in the field Of passenger trans
portation, the automobile Is now TAX
ing q new line of attack by making
strong bid for supremacy In the
field of truck transportation
A statistician Of the United states
Tire Company Estimates that nearly
a million and half truck tires are
now In use on commercial vehicles In
this country. The trucks in use have
already supplanted more than a mill
lion horses. and 1t is. safe to say that
when the war II over and there Is a
surplusage Of motive power. the auto
trucks viii stay and the horses will
go. The same may be said of the
farm tractors which appear 20 be
destined for an important place on
the farm at the expense of the horse.
The motor truck easily demon
strates its superiority over the horse
drawn truck in the present national
emergency in which the automobile
has been called On to help out the
railroads.
In the foregoing, nothing has been
said about the automobiles struggle
for supremacy with the mule. With
his usual obstinacy the mule refuses
to get to one side, and continues to
show an increase each year in this
country of from 5000 to 10000.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-12
Truck Trains Operating in
All Parts of This Country

were cautious and the trucks were
stin. owing to tight assembling.
After the nrst day everything went
smoothly. No accidents occurred
that were not easily remsdied with
monkey-wrench. The observers
would allow no spare parts TO b.
carried. They were not needed.
The soldiers carried their own
bedding, rations and q camp cook
stove. At the end Of each days
run they camped by the roadside.
In fact. the entire run was made
as though under actual war condi-
tions. The record Of men ana
trucks was practically perfect. Since
then truck trains have been leav-
ing the various factories at which
the trucks are made every day.
Each detachment Of soldiers sent
from camp to the factories to re-
ceive the trucks 10 equipped for
field service. The training the mel
and officers are thus receiving "a
invaluable. One trip Of several
hundred miles over the road where
they are called upon to face all
manner of road and weather con-
ditions is rapidly making veteran
soldiers of men who put on the
uniform only q few months ago
as well as demonstrating the work
ing qualities of the truck. By the
time these men reach France there
will be nothing about Truck B
that they will not be thoroughly
familiar with. The officers are
learning how to take care OF theil
men and the men are learning every
detail Of their work. 1t Is esti-
mated, also. that by overland de-
livery thousands Of dollars are be-
ing saved the government in rail-
road freight rates.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-12
CHOOSE SMOOTH ROAD

You have been bounced of your
seat, of course, and heard the cries
Of passengers in the rear seat to 'cut
her down a little" Just because you
struck hole or rock. uneven spot in
the road. Then you wondered If any
damage was done. You slowed up
for short time and the old boat
seemed to go along all right and you
speeded her up again.
Perhaps day or two later You are
forced to change a tire. Upon show
ing 1t to the repair man, who tells
you that the carcass of the tire is in
need of repair because Of a bruise,
commonly called a ''stone bruise,"
you remark: Rather strange; I have
no recollection Of hitting a stone. I
have Travelled only on improved State
roads and city streets" But YOU fail
70 recall the severe shock your car
and its occupants experienced when
you hit the bump or hole in the road.
One rarely stops to consider the
force Of such a stroke when delivered
TO the tire upon meeting such an OBJ
struction or road irreguIarity.
Back to school days for a moment.
II you will, and recall that old law
Of physics: The energy of a moving
body varies as the square of its We
locity. Apply this to your car and
you will note that by doubling the
speed the energy is increased four
times. Triple your speed and the vio-
lence Of the road shocks deliver
blow to your tires. the force of which
is increased nine times.
While an increase of speed greatly
The Washington herald., 1918-05-12
FUEL OIL CARRIED 49
MILES In AUTO TRUCKS

There seems to be no Limitation to
the possibilities of the truck in meet
ing the transportation demands
brought on by the world war. Re-
Gently the Thomas g. Plant Com
pany changed over from the use of
coal to oil at their factory, and then
came the question Of supplying an
oil-carying truck that would meet
the requirements Of the Plant COM
pany.
The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Com
pany was able to meet all the de-
mands Of the Plant people in truck
construction, even to the sign at the
rear of the truck, which is separated
from the tank and allows an thrush
Of air SO that the letters may not
be obliterated by the heat of the oil
within the tank. 1t is necessary to
carry crude oil at a temperature of
from 30 to 120 degrees. Under these
conditions il would have been inn
possible to use gold lettering on the
tank.
1t was the original intention to use
this tank between Chelsea and the
Plant factory. a distance of four
miles. Owing to embargoes, the Mex
lean Petroleum Company was unable
TO deliver oil from its Chelsea plant
and the Plant company Is obliged to
go to Providence. a distance of
forty-nine miles each way, making
round trip Of ninety-eight miles,
which the truck does in eight and one
half hours running time. The truck
has made the round trip every day
in spite Of all the difficulties en-
countered through snow and ice.
The capacity Of the tank is 1900
gallons, and even in zero weather the
temperature OF the oil after it is de-
liVered at the factory drops only a
few degrees. In a trip from Provi-
dence one day with the temperature
zero, the oil starting at a temprea-
ture Of 10 degrees only dropped 10
degrees in the four hours of exposure.