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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-11
REAL Esr@TK LOANS.

MONEY TO LOAN az 5heo on fa-ms
Why pay more? Carr Bros 224
Farmers Trust Bldg. II. S517. 3. T53
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-11

A lady who has had experience and
can give references would Ike posi-
ton az collector. Call Home phone
S547 93fJ-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-11
SITUATION WANTED FEMALE.

WANTED Middle aged widow with no
children wants position as nOusekeeper
In widoWer's home. Good references.
" rite Box k-22. News Times. 9.ss9-11
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-11
CEIRorODIsr.
DO 1oU KNOW THAT.

STORM sash and storm doors made and
put up by US save coalf Miller Sash
and Screen Factory. e1S Portage Az.
Home phone aO32 h
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-11

@Cf1N wa AAANA
Listed uIder ibis heading are men,
Oert CT lpoAnS Association CT Lo1n
broAecS DcEIlAgs WItL Any OF these
ale GuAr6DLSsed a. L1S Association
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-11
AUCTIONS.
STOCKS AND BONDS.

STOCKS AND BONDS-We buy Liberty
bonds. $50. 500. $500. 81 900 to $4,000
Cash by return mail. Henderson and
Co, Bankers. lis n. LaSalle St, Chicago.
SS1S-.t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-11
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Choice Of two sunny front
rooms All improvements Private
home Gentlemen preferred blocks
from Iuterurban station 4lf No. 1lichi-
gan st Home phone during business
hours 500. 9f5G-11
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-11

RUGS cleaning Of different ways. Also
weaving. Flu6 rugs for sale. 8. b.
Carpent and Weaving Co.. 10 e. Col
fax. Both phones. 63s5-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-11
HORSES, WAGONS AND CARRIAGES

FOR SALE have Il pigs I25 20 175
apiece weight. VIII sell one or as
many as you want Call Home phone
S173. 93JT-t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-11

NOTICE TO AUTO OwNERsI
You sell that old worn out junk auto
mobile for real money aud buy Liberty
bonds We viii pay highest cash price
for IT, Call Bell phone 613. o. +. Lud-
wig Auto supply. South Bend, Ind. 400
S Michigan st 7954-h
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-11
PERSONALS.

WANTED-Old c7orArnE. Eneea. etc. /:
paying the highest csah price. Joe
ROsenbaum. l0ST Lirco.n WAY West
Home phone G}1I. S825- II
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06
MUST GET
FULL VALUE OF TIRES

War economy and the ourtailment
OF tire production make It essential
that every automobilist get every
ounce Of use possible out OF his
tires before throwing them into the
scrap heap.
In these days when men are re-
surrecting form the dark corners OF
their clothes closets the discarded
garments OF past seasons as a meas
ure OF economy, II Is equally as
wise for the car owner to take every
step 10 squeeze a few more miles
out OF his worn tires.
From its agent in Skidmore. Mo-.
the United states Tire Co., has re-
ceived some facts which show in a
very pointed way the possibilities OF
additional service 10 be gotten out
Of tires considered At by their own
ers only for the scrap pile
Sometime ago a 34x4 United
states NObby Tread casing was sold
by US 20 one Of our customers in
SkidmOre. This customer tells US
that this casing operated 5000 miles
when II became punctured In two or
three places. Feeling that the tire
had run its necessary mileage. and
being a man who did not care to be
bothered with a tire worn and
punctured this customer sold the
tire back 10 US for fifty cents.
we repaired the punctures and
sold the tire 10 another customer
who conducts livery service with
a light Buick Six. This second GUS
toner placed the repaired tire on
his car and ran it 5000 miles farth-
err and sold it a few weeks ago to
junk dealer in st. Joseph for
y cents"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06
AUTO TRUCK MAIL
ROUTES LAID OUT
Work Going Rapidly Forward
in East to Relieve Rail-
way Congestion.

The establishment OF interurban
auto truck routes for the transpor-
tation OF mail IS going rapidly for
ward east OF the Mississippi under
the direction OF the post Office de-
partment.
Scores OF routes have been laid
out and are being Installed as rapid
" as possible. Contrary to general
opinion the establishment: OF these
routes is not a wartime measure
designed 20 relieve railway con
gestion. but IS a part Of the perman-
ent policy OF the post office depart
ment.
In the very important matter OF
bringing the farm into touch with
the city the auto truck routes will
serve a purpose that viii be appre-
Ciated by every city dweller who
wants -resh eggs and vegetables
brought 10 his door direct from the
farm. To the farmer also, the pro-
ject IS OF great interest opening up
as Il does a market for his produce.
The post Office department says 10
the producer: snip eggs. butter.
milk, cream, vegetables, fruit, dress
ed poultry. etc. from your door by
parcel post. Decrease waste. save
time and increase output, eliminate
excessive handling and reduce dam
age.
The departments message to the
consumer is: Parcel post trucks de-
liver produce and fruit direct from
the farm to your door. Heated cars
are furnished in the winter. where
necessary and iced containers dur
ing the summer
Speed and economy OF operation
OF the trucks have been made pos
sible by their equipment with United
States hobby cord pneumatic tires.
These tires make IL possible for the
trucks 20 make fast time and reduce
gasoline consumption and wear on
the engines In addition. they make
it possible for the trucks to carry
delicate freight. such as eggs which
would fare badly if hauled over
country roads on solid tires. The
department keeps a careful record
of the life OF each tire and will be
able I'm year or two 10 furnish
complete statistics as 20 the cost per
mile of each tire.
To the automobiles the depart
mcnt's plans have an especial inter
est for, as AN important part Of the
project. the post office authorities
are seeking permission from CON
Fress 20 eNpeHd large sums from the
profits Of the undertaking in build
ing first class highways over the
1900 miles OF road the trucks Will
traverse when the system is COM
plete east OF the Mississippi
10 has been found that the trucks
can be counted on 10 earn an aver
age OF at least $4,000 a year each.
and the post office department has
requested congress 10 authorize it 10
eNpend so percent of the gross earn
ings for the construction and main
tenance OF the highways on which
the service Is or may he established.
In advocating the expenditure of
substantial part OF its receipts from
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06
Motor Cars

auto trucks Tor road bpkeep. the
department without doubt rgnsld-
ers itself under moral obligation
to- the states to reimburse them fsr
tha wear and tear gn the roads. The
Use OF the highways by government
owned equipment without esmpen-
satlou is considered neither equitable
nor just. The Improvement Of the
roads while Of benefit TO che state,
will further increase the possibilities
Of profit 20 the government,
The highways which the depart
ment plans 90 construct are OF So
permanent type that the cost Of
maintenance will be slight, ft is
planned 90 construct ht a cost Of
about $4,000 n mile concrete or
brick paved road not less than 10
feet wide, not less than nine inches
top depth with heavy srogted under.
foundation, Thoroughly undsrdrsined
FOR tho entire distance, No other
type OF road construction will with
stand tho eSiseneles OF modern
usage without abnormal after eS-
pense FOR upkeep.
The department points out that q
judicious program. carefully work
Cd out, will be extremely valuable
az n national policy for the employ
ment OF thousands Of returning vlos
torious veterans who will thorough
~ appreciate the value OF permanent
highways rs exemplined IN France,
and who can understand the military
value OF such roads a. Il IL planned
20 construct
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06
MOTOR CARS OPEN
Up TIMBER LANDS
Trucks Bring Millions Of Fo
of Good Lumber to
Railroads.

To-day. with the increasing scar
city Of teams and drivers, 10 say
nothing OF the need OF tapping tim
bgr beyond team haul from rail
road, the motor truck IL truly DEM
eHstsrtins It's usefulness for the lum-
herman and logger" says IT, r. Har-
ris, general sales manager OF the Re-
public Meter Truck Co.. Inc, Alma,
Mich.
There are millions and millions
Of feet Of the finest quality Of hard
wood scattered throughout the mid
die west and the south and have
never been cut because, being 10
Gated IN small blocks and far from
railroads, It was ifnprReticable TO
haul the logs 20 a railroad or q saw
mill. The motor truck has come to
the rescue at tho psychological mo-
mont and - enabling manufacturers
TO got out this timber. What u true
OF the hardwood sections also applies
with equal force to those parts Of
the country where spruce and other
mueh-wGnted timber abounds.
Timber that IL located conad-
erabis distance from railroad
makes Il extremely costly 10 haul out
by team. The cost, IN fact. r. prao-
tieally prohibitive unleas the timber
tract is OF an exceptionally large
size. Then, OF course, Il would prob
ably pay to build regular logging
road.
"T, N raca,it co,,, Capitalization Frov,,
Louis Rlcci OF the Louis Ricci IAlm-
Der Co, Rutland, Vermont, he tells
az OF an instance that clearly shows
the excellent service that motor
trucks are giving the comparatively
small operators. Mr.. RioGi operates
n two-ton internal gear drive Re-
public truck on u 54-uile run into
q lumber country that does not boast
OF anything better than just pass
able roads.
THE haul from timber tract TO
mill Is Ia - miles each way" says
Mr.. Ricci and ! make two trips
each day, Each load averages $500
feet OF green spruce. My gasoline
consumption Is Il ON three and one
half to four gallons each round trip.
with about one pint OF oil for the
same distance. From considerable
past experience with horse-drawn
equipment. / have every reascn to
believe that my Republic Is doing
the work OF three teams, and with
considerably less cost. on several
occasions I have had little better
than four tons on the truck over my
regular route,
IF I needed further demonstra-
ton OF the sturdiness OF Republic
trucks" continued Mr.. Ricci IT GER
tainly got II when my truck broke
through a bridge over a small stream.
The bridge was p feet long and the
fall q good 10 feet, but the rear end
OF the load struck on a broken
stringer and some Jagged planks,
preventing Il quick plunge into the
water After unloading and lacking
UP the truck It was no time at all
before we had It on the road again.
fully loaded and running IS smooth
ly as ever"
1t Will be noted from Mr.. Riccfs
letter that he has had on the two
ton Republic better than four tons.
OF course, we are not going TO en-
dorse the overlooking OF Republic
trucks, but It Is worthy OF COM
ment that this truck Is so we'll built !
that IL will stand up under a load |
twice as great as the maximum for |
which Il was intended.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06
MOTORIST PROBLEM SOLVED
FOR NEWS SHINES READERS
BY VIM H, STEWART, JR.
Prosassns stswAa Autsm obils school OS New YorA.

Motoring Editor, The ws-Times.
Please answer tho following ques-
lions and oblige. Is Il necessary 20
take the carburetor apart to close
the needle valve en- an Overland car
model 81, 1914. schebler carburetor.
II not. please advise how.
N. A. Y.
II Will not be necessary to take
carburetor apart Simply screw
down on thumb screw until valve
seats lightly. II much pressure Is
used nozzle Will be ruined.
Motoring Editor. The News-Times
-W.n you kindly answer the fol-
lowing questions: % What Is the
best method OF caring for the finish
on an automobile? Should just cold
water and wet channels only be used
or will continued use OF them dull
the polish? I have used "Waxit"
and "Lusteron," but they seem 10
collect dust badly. although the car
can be busted with a dust cloth.
whereas, when only washed the grit
and sand scratch. The car gets dull
in a day or two when a polish is
used. Having only dirt roads our
cars. OF course, are dusty every
time they are taken out, and IL seems
impossible TO think OF the hose,
sponge. chamois, etc, every day or
two. CD Is the hood Of the engine
included when speaking of the
body? II is this part also the fen
ders. on which the polish grows dull.
The bed. or wooden part OF the car
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

Motoring Editor. The News-Times.
II have a Ford car There IS
knock in the motor which develops
slightly as the spark is advanced,
but principally as the throttle is
opened. What do you suppose
causes the knock? The connecting
rod bearing being worn or the pis-
ton pin bushings being cut out? AL
so would you advise any way 70
locate the cylinder in which this
knock occurs. c. X. r.
There is no way 10 determine
whether the knock IS az one end OF
the connecting rod or the other eX-
cept by inspection. In motors
several years old II may be caused
by piston slap" due 20 worn pis-
tons and cylinders. The only remedy
for this Is 20 regrind cylinders and
get larger pistons and rings. Il is
difficult 10 locate the cylinder az
fault. especially In a block motor.
but II is sometimes accomplished by
using a long stud rod or piece or
dowelling and touching II 20 the diff
ferentN cylinders while holding the
ear close against the other end The
cylinder at "a alt viii give the loud
est noise.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

tenn does not remove the scale and
slime left there by Ne water. Take
two pounds OF washing soda, dis
solve with hot water and pour into
radiator through strainer as it dis
solves. When this Is done run the
car as usual and then drain cool
ing system. Then I'LL with fresh
water. If the engine has just been
overhauled the pump IS probably
in good condition. This will be
shown by heat descending in rad
iator. If bottom is cool while top
is hot the pump has failed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

pressure against them u there -
much air coming out. 10 shows thar
the gas is leaking by the pIst0ns.
on an old engine this is the result
OF wear on a new engine The p.s-
ton rings are probably gummed.
Test engine for loss OF compression.
Piston rings may Doe l0osened by
pouring in half a teaclpful Of kero-
sene and cranklng the engine &
worn cylinder can only be restored
by grinding. This VIII require A
larger sized piston and rings As
the breathing tube connects with
the crank-case interior 10 offers
convenient means Of introducing the
.ubricating oil
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

Every room in the Brazil schools
is organized for the purchase OF
Thrift and War stamps IN what they
call their Systematic Savings
clubs" Their slogan IS Every
child an owner Of a War stamp
by Dec. 81" o. p Keller. the school
superintendent is an earnest worker
i'm behalf of the systematic savings
idea
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

Motoring Department. The News
Tines have 1913 model car
that misses explosions on first two
cylinders when running less than
10 miles per hour, or on steep hill
I have had the motor taken down
and never-leak rings fitted, but
can't tell any difference in action
OF motor, except that the first cyl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

seems fairly good Cylinders were
not scored. and seemed IN good
condition. l am using a heavy
grade OF OIL. there is not any ex-
plosion N these two cylinders when
car is standing, unless race the
motor. VIII you please advise.
il
Probably your carburetor IS not
adapted 70 the present low grade
fuel The mixture should be
warmed before Il enters the cylin-
ders. The inlet manifold may
leak. Oil I'm the first cylinder shows
that u is out OF round and needs
grinding. II there IS no explosion
IN first two cylinders, except when
racing tho engine, 81 may mean
that the low speed NdliHgl adjust
ment or the carburetor needs at
tention,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

Motoring Department, the News
Times.-The breathing tube on my
engine lets cut a los OF gas, but
doesn't seen to take any in Us this
anything serious? Fhis is where
put the Gil into the engine. VIII
il have any effect on the oil? What
is a breathing tube for. anyway
X
The breathing tube is % let the
air into the crank case and Jet Il
out again as the pistons move up
and down. so as %, avoid back
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

Motoring Editor. The News-Times.
II have a Chevrolet. late 1915
model. and find after just having
engine overhauled and radiator
flushed out. IL still heats very much
in short time. Please give me
remedy and oblige
Flushing radiator and cooling sys-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

If a motor persists I'm missing
when only a light load is being
carried. before resorting 10 ad-
. justment OF the carburetor try
. making spark gap a little wider,
: presuming, Of course. that the
magnetic is being used on the
other hand. if the motor misses
> when there is a heavy load on
. board H.. II may possibly be
. obviated by closing the spark
gap slightly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

After you have ruined a few
spark plugs by removing them
with a monkey wrench you will
get a socket wrench that just
fits around the plug and pro-
tects the core from accident.
II costs only a few cents, and
will pay for itself after il has
been used a few times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

Motoring Editor. The News-Times.
II have a Remy Magnetic Ny
spark lever is only effective when
advanced about one-fourth of its
distance. and that point seems 20 be
the only place the engine works
good And then when the car runs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

Motoring Editor, Tie News-Times.
The carbureter on our REQ car
leaks and has been doing so for a
day or two What causes this and
what is the remedy? Had the car at
garage yesterday and they took
the carburetor all apart but failed
10 locate the trouble. Tt was still
leaking this morning.. Please an
swer. T.. d. B.
The float may be heavy or the
valve need grinding If inconven-
lent 90 tighten the float if can be
adjusted temporarily. Try the valve
with the tongue If it leaks air it
must be ground. using rouge. pow
der and OIL A piece OF dirt in the
valve IS the only other cause: and
that probably does not apply 10
your case
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

When giving the car its usual
spring overhaul and getting it
ready for another seasons use,
one point IL is well 10 bear in
mind--namely TO clean out all
oil grooves and grease cOnduits.
Filling the grease cups at fire.
quent intervals will prove or no
use. If the grease duets are
. closed. Grease cups are install
ed az points where fabrication
IS necessary 10 prevent unneces-
sary wear. Il is obvious. there
fore. that the grease should
reach It's designed destination.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

Strong soap suds made from
automobile soap. rubbed on the
windshield glass and allowed 10
dry, is said 10 help prevent fog
or rain from obscuring vision
through the glass
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

Starting OF motor will be Ia
cilitatsd II carbuTetor mixture
Is enriched at starting This
Is usually accomplished by a
dash arrangement. Don't blame
the self-starter II you fail 10 do
this, or II you try 20 start motor
on magnetic instead OF battery.
This applies especially where
the self-starter does not throw
the motor over very fast
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

at % miles an hour, II seems 20 be
laboring hard. II doesn't seem to
have the power Il should have.
Thanking you. / II.
There may be a short circuit on
the wires going to circuit breaker.
so that as the wires are bent a GER
tain amount they touch but sepa-
rate as they are moved farther. Re-
move cable at breaker box and test
by running current through them.
The trouble may be due 70 the
breaker box being loose or the
breaker gap out of adjustment. At
tention 10 these details should re-
move the trouble
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

Do not neglect to inspect
valve clearance at least once a
month. If valve filters are out
= of adjustment power is being
= lost without its being noticed
" Wait till motor cOols, and ad-
just them to One-sixty-fourth of
an inch. If they are too wide
E open they become noisy; if too
far closed the motor loses COM
> preston. In both cases there
is a serious loss OF power.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

When any part gets rusty put
kerosene on il, but let il stand
awhile and then wipe off. Kero-
sene is useful in removing rust,
but il will also cause rust. AT
ter removing kerosene put oil
on parts or wipe with oily rag.
Crude oil is also very good to
remove rust.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06
. $50 .
HELPFUL HINTS.

IL seldom occurs to man
that he ought 10 strain the
lubricating oil, but this should
be done. nevertheless. Most
people rely on the strainer in
the funnel, and many give it
no thought at all. But foreign
matter carried into the pump
may clog or cause il TO fall, be-
sides clogging the strainer in the
pump.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

Motoring Editor. The News-Times.
II would greatly appreciate an
answer 10 the following through
your problems column" have
Atwater Kent ignition on my car,
and after every 100000 miles the
contact points pit up, so as TO make
the car very hard 20 start and mo
tor misses badly at low speed. Does
not seen 20 affect the engine at
high speed. AS soon as points are
filed down engine runs evenly
again at slow speeds What can
cause this Points have been ad-
justed and replaced by the manu-
facturer. and yet do the same thing.
]. X r
FITTING al the contact points IS
usually caused by punctured con-
denser. There may be a slight leak
or break which does not allow con-
denser 10 act 70 its full capacity.
Would advise that you have it test
ed at a service station. Substitut-
ing a new coil. known 20 be per
feet. for a week Will locate the
trouble II in the condenser.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

II a gasoline pipe leaks where
ii is threaded the leak may be
stopped by rubbing a piece of
soft soap on the threads, as
soap is not soluble in gasoline.
When packing the stuffing box
on the water pump we work
some cup grease into the pack
ing. SO use soap against gas
oline and grease against hot
; water Don't reverse them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

stays beautifully polished Is John
son Zoos wp. 20 To- r7e ou fhe hood
or body Of a carr My car Is a
BuiUk, 1917 =. ~. =.
It IL impossible 90 make tho finish
last very long You seem to be do
Ing the best possible under the cir
gumstsnees, There are several body
polishes available and II one does
not suit try another, As you Will
readily understand We cannot pass
Oh the merits or demsFits OF any
article on the market.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-06

$3.50
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1918-08-16
LIEUT.. PAT o'BRieN DID 1T
Famous Ace Clears Up Mystery That
Puzzled College Authorities
For Years.

berkeley. Gala college prank
which proved mystery to the Univer-
sity. of California for several years
was cleared up here recen'is when
Lieut.. Pat O'Bricn. the American
ace" who fell 5000 feet into Germany
and then escaped from Hun prison
camp. confessed Il an audience of
10000 in ,he Hearst Greek theater
that he was guilty"
On st. Patrick's day several years
ago the university woke mp 10 find
its beautiful gold letter &C" on Char
ter Hill, overlooking the campus
shining forth In brilliant green. In
vestigations and probes failed Ia dis
close whose hand had rcdecorated the
big c. and the school officials never
knew until Lieutenant C'nrlen made
his confession"