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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01
AUTOMOTIVE MEN
MAKE PLANS FOR
VICTORY DINNER
Arranged for New York in
January, and Will be
Study of World
War.

The great automotlve occasion In
New York this winter Will be the
carry-through meeting and victory
dinner Of the Society of Automobile
Engineers to be held Jan. - TO IA.
The technical sessions will be de-
voted to war and postwar subjects.
The views OF many men who have
been engaged actively in France with
our army or in the work Of the al
lies will be given. There has never
been time when S. A. E. members
were so active as now in joint pro-
fessional work, because there are so
many absorbing subjects before the
engineering world Of fundamental
value TO the nation. The time is at
hand to acquire broader ideas and
entirely new conceptions OF engin-
eering effort.
A number Of scientific subjects re-
lating intimately TO the automotive
industries include fuel thermo-
dynamics Of the internal combus-
ton engine-the most important fac
tor OF the kind we have before us
today. 1t is expected that tanks,
types Of postwar automobiles, rad
ial-type aeronautic engines, and
farm and road tractors will be dis
cussed at the coming meeting Of the
S. A. E.
The recent intensive work in air
craft engines and the lessons TO be
/ learned therefrom for use in auto
mobile practices Will be discussed
thoroughly Facts asceltained from
the use of motor trucks in the war
will be pointed out as affecting COM
mercial practices. The development
in motor patrol boats will be ex-
planned. as we'll as important fea-
lures of stationary and farm en-
gines and motorcycles for delivery
and messenger service.
The dinner Will be held in the
grand ball room of the Hotel Aston.
The allied victory will be cele-
brated, service being with due re-
gard for food conservation.
There is little doubt that the meet
ing will be the greatest gathering
OF s. A r. members. The program
Of speaking will be Of unparalleled
interest on account OF the great
events we have been experiencing
and because distinguished men who
are usually diffident about appearing
in public have been persuaded to
speak
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01
AMERICAN MOTOR
CARS IN FAR EAST
Future of Market Depends
Much on Road ConStruC-
ti0n-HaS FoothOId.

While American cars predominant
IN China. the future market for mo-
tor vehicles in that country depends
upon road construction. A report
just issued by the bureau Of foreign
and domestic commerce. department
OF commerce, says that as a general
rule there are no suitable roads to
be found outside the foreign conces-
siOns OF the treaty ports. although
there are some $50 miles Of streets
in Picking suitable for motor cars
and a few short stretches OF road
scattered throughout the republic.
The feature that should interest
American motor car manufacturers,
however. is the fact that there IS at
the present time a desire for roads
and realization on the part Of both
Chinese officials and foreign resi-
dents that highways are essential to
the development OF the vast re-
sources or the country. Shanghai is
the center for motor cars as a result
Of It's foreign population OF approx
mately 10000 Registered cars in
the city number 200 and some two
or three hundred are in storage.
There are only 200 cars in all Of
Japan. but the recent prosperity has
greatly stimulated the demand and
viii for some time result in
increased sales. Americans have had
most OF the business since the war
started and seem 10 have the market
FOR medium and low priced cars well
i'm hand The abundance Of mon =
among the buying class and the de
sire 10 own cars Is, however, Offset
by the lack OF suitable roads and
bridges The only recent improve
ments in this respect have come
about largely as the result OF mill
airy requirements. There is a we'll
defined desire 90 manufacture Jap
anese cars. but progress i'm that di-
rection has necessarily been slow
According 20 Tom o. Jones. author
OF the governments report Hawaii
las purchased more cars than China
and Japan combined and the pros
perity Of this American possession
makes il an attractive if limited field
for the sale OF American machines.
An interesting feature is the fact
that the sugar companies nave
found It economical 10 haul the
v-orkmen to and from the planta-
lions each day in motor trucks
I'm presenting the case for export
trade I'm general. Mr.. Jones says that
the American manufacturer lis COM
ing more end more to appreciate
the value OF such trade as q great
balance wheel n factor that viii al
low the factories TO carry ON in
creased production through what are
usually called the dun months,
namely October 20 March. Because
of climatic conditions the export
trade I'm motor cars is largely a year
round proposition iu the far east
and On the tropics, and iu the south
eru hemisphere it is az it's height
during our winter season. ANY inc
tluence that may be cXerted hy rainy
seasons is usually such as TO relieve
enc pressure OF delivery require
meuts during what we know as the
busy months in American markets
The report Is entitled Motor We
HicIes in Japan. China and Hawaii
special agents series No III and is
largely concerned with instructions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

victory on a wave OF oil" becauss
ST it had not been FOR the greas
fleets Of motor trucks the war coule
have not have been won" The DIR
of course. had TO be obtained from
America. 1T was a victory OF aus
tomobiles over railroads, was the
apt expression Of the British Wa
authority.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

Motor Department, The News
Times.-Please let me know what
good a muller cut-out does to a
machine? Does IL add power, and
how much? ]. G.
When properly designed and kept
clean the muffle,' takes away from
two or three percent of the power
OF the engine and the cut-out re-
stores this loss. The cut-out is of
greatest use when testing the en-
CINE for missing cylinder as then
each explosion may be heard and
the absence of an explosion noted.
The use Of the cut-out is prohibited
in many states.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

sociation Of motorists presented 20
Chairman Simmons and his assoc
ciates a forcefuI and logical argu-
ment against the gasoline impost as
being a tax or industry.
Earl CUrlzon OF the British wal
board recently declared 20 the inter
allied petroleum. conference that the
allied cause had been "floated 10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01
HELPFUL HINTS.

When grinding valves bring
piston to top center and place
piece Of waste or cloth between
IL and the valve. Place another
in valve port below seat Of valve.
These prevent emery from
reaching the cylinders. If
emery gets in around piston it
never stops grinding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

If you have a gravity or va
cuum feed system inspect vent
In filling cap of tank occasion
ally to see that it is open. Some
times 1t becomes clogged with
dirt. This is especially necessary
after painting, as it is easily
closed by a drop OF paint.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

Motor Department. The News
Times.-Is there any medium priced
apparatus on the market Tor install
lation in a private garage to re-
charge storage battery? Something
in the line Of a rectifer 70 change
from alternating 70 direct current as
taken from 115 volt current.
F. A.
There are several good ones on
the market The nearest automobile
dealer will advise you, as we can
not recommend any particular me-
chanism in this department.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

as to how cars may be sold in the
countries considered. Copies can
be obtained at Is cents each from
the superintendent of documents.
government printing office, Wash
ington. d. c., or from any of the
district or cooperative Offices of the
bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

Motor Department, The News
Times.-Please help me find trou-
Bile on my Ford engine (1915). 1t
has a sharp click in No. cylinder
only when spark is advanced far
enough TO speed up the engine. If
retard the spark a few inches
don't get the knock or the speed
have put in a new wrist pin, clean
ed carbon. ground valves and done
everything else that has been ad-
vised. Where do you suppose the
trouble is? d. T.
AS you seem 10 have tried every
thing else the trouble is probably
in q worn piston. giving piston
slap" OF course, the cylinder would
be worn also, thus aggravating the
trouble. The cylinder would have
to be reground and a new piston fit
ted. To determine this fault re-
move the cylinders and have a
skilled mechanic caliper the cylin-
ders and pistOns carefully.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01
- AUTOMOBILE NEWS

current would arc as IL passed
through the ball bearings and ruin
them. The primary current would
find IL difficult 20 pass through the
lubricant. So the ground brush gives
better primary action and prevents
damage to the ball bearings OF the
armature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

Motor Department. The News
Times.-Please let me know, If pos
sible. why my Ford car misses ex-
plosiOns when speeded up. 1t
seems to run all right on low speed
but misses as soon as 1 speed up.
The battery seems to be strong, as
the vibrators all give a loud noise.
I get good result from the mag
neto also. Where shall 1 look for
the trouble. O. T.
Remove the timer cap and see If
the spring on the roller is weak.
Shorten it or replace with a new
one. Also clean timer contacts with
gasoline and wipe a little oil on with
the finger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

Motor Department, The News
Times-What is a ground brush
used for? A d.
We suppose you mean the ground
brush on the magnetic. 1t conducts
the primary and secondary current
back TO the armature. The secondary
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

Motor Department, The News
Times-As a steady reader OF your
valuable paper I would like to ask
you 20 give me a little information
about my car. which is an Abbott
Detroit, six cylinder, model A, and
Is equipped with a Remy starting
and lighting system. My car runs
fine in the day time, but at night,
when I have to use lights, my bat
terry gets weak and my engine drops
dead, so in order to keep the en-
CINE going 1 have to shut off my
lights. My generator does not
charge until I go at about from %
to 80 miles per hour. My battery
lasts me at each charge about two
weeks. and then runs down. Any
information you can give me will be
highly appreciated. G. W.
The trouble may lie among the
following: Dirty cOmmutator, dirty
or worn brushes or defective wires
in generator, faulty regulator or bat
terry trouble. The system should be
overhauled by an expert. as IL is
difficult TO find and regulate trou-
bles on a starting and lighting sys-
TEN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

Motor Department, The News
Tines have an eight volt stOr-
age battery. How can I connect
fiashlight and would have to run
a ground wire from it? Please an
swer in next issue. f. w.
You may use a ground wire If
you prefer. but it would be better to
use a twin cable. Connect to bat
terry at one end. At the other end
run one wire TO light and other 10
switch. Run another wire from
switch to light.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

Motor Department. The News
Times.-Which material is better
for grinding valves, emery or car
borundum? Are the pastes good or
is it better TO buy the powder and
mix IL with oil oneself? G. Y.
CarbOrundum is a better grinding
material. but there is but little choice
when grinding valves. Use the
paste IS it is mixed with grease and
so do,s not run when applied to
the valves
Motor Department. The News
Times have car with the Del
co system and eXide batteries. I
want to discontinue the use of gem
orator for cranking engine and re-
charging batteries, only using hat
teries for lights Should j connect
batteries i'm multiple for six volt
lighting Could I use my six volt
generator as a magnetic through
switch, non-Wbrating coil, relay, re-
sistauce coil timer or distributor?
VIII the voltage from generator be
too high at times? How should
they be connected? q. S.
The method you mention would
run the engine. but It is impracti-
cable The generator would give
YOU so high an amperage at times
that it would burn away the in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01

Watch the clearance of your
valve lifters. The steady tap,
tap. tap of the lifters makes a
noisy engine. and besides that
the engine is losing power Ad-
just the inlet valve clearance to
a thick piece of writing paper,
or .003-inch. Adjust the exhaust
valve clearance 10 thin bust
ness card, or about .005-inch,
unless otherwise advised by the
manufacturers instruction book.
A dirty engine is the sign of
a careless driver. Dirt is not
merely unsightly, it causes trou-
BILE in the bearings, carburetor,
distributor and other places.
Clean it off with a long han
died paint brush, using kero-
sene. as gasoline is expensive.
besides being dangerous.
Be sure the rubber hose at top
and bottom Of radiator is
changed at least once a year.
The hot water passing through
il rOts the rubber, which loosens
up the fabric so that it gets in
the way of the water, cutting
down the efficiency of the cool
ing system. This is a frequent
cause Of overheating on old
cars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-01
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terrupter points. Better use the
system as originally designed.
Motor Department, The News
Times.-Other things being equal,
which engine would give the most
power, the 1T" Il" or 81 head?
Please give me a brief statement Of
the advantages and disadvantages
OF the three types. II. r.
This is an entirely secondary
matter in purchasing a car. Look
for such matters as accessibility,
fuel economy. smoothness Of oper-
alton. simplicity, etc. Even experts
differ as regards the value OF the
different types. The II" tube is
claimed 10 have a better admis-
sion and exhaust. the "T' type TO
have a more even expansion and
the 81" type to be more accessible.
as all the important parts are on the
same side. But all these state
ments are open 20 question.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-05
CANADA READY TO
RECEIVE TROOPS
CBy Associated Press)

WINNIPEG, Canada, Dec. 5.-Plans
for the rehabilitation of Canada's
2S6.304 overseas troops under sys-
TEN intended to meet economic and
industrial conditions have been COM
pleted and will be put into operation
when withdrawal OF the forces is con-
scented to by the high command.
After considering available shipping
facilities and rolling stock in Canada.
the Imperial Ministry of Shipping and
the Canadian War Board have con-
cluded that the rate of return can
approximate 10000 men month.
Close study Of the military and econ
omic phases of rehabilitation result
ed in a decision to first return men
whose trade classification showed
there was immediate use for them in
industry. Preference to be given mar
ried men, the order of their return
to be determined by the length Of
time In overseas service. Then single
men will be returned along the gen.
eral lines.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-05
SALTS IF KIDNEYS
OR BLADDER BOTHER
Harmless to flush Kidneys and neu-
tralize irritating acids
Splendid for system.

Kidney and Bladder weakness result
from uric acid, says noted authority
The kidneys filter this acid from the
blood and pass it on to the bladder,
where 1t often remains to irritate and
infame, causing a burning, scalding
sensation. or setting up an irritation
at the neck of the bladder, obliging
you to seek relief two or three times
during the night. The sufferer is in
constant dread, the water passes some
times with a scalding sensation and
is very profuse; again, there is diff
Guilty in avoiding it.
Bladder weakness, most folks call it..
because they can't control urinatiOn.
While it is extremely annoying and
sometimes very painful, this is really
one of the most simple ailments to
overcome. Get about four ounces Of
Jad Salts from your pharmacist and
take tablespoonful in glass of wa
ter before breakfast, continue this for
two or three days. This will neu-
tralize the acids in the urine so 1t
no longer is source of irritation to
the bladder and urinary organs which
then act normally again.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless,
and is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice. combined with lithia,
and is used by thousands of folks who
are subject to urinary disorders caus-
ed by uric acid irritation. Jad Salts
is splendid for kidneys and causes no
bad effects whatever.
Here you have pleasant, efferves
cent lithia-water drink, which quickly
relieves bladder trouble.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-05
G.
Red Cross Notes

Red Cross Knitters, the Canteen
Services, the Women's Motor Corps.
and the Home Service Sections must
not give up now simply because the
armistice is signed Such an action
Is proof of very poor kind of patri
otism. What sort of worker is it
that will help only when the lime
light" was thrown on them.
Those workers who helped for SEN
sational reasons, who were impressed
by the fact that they were doing
war work" are the ones that you will
find are letting down now; and are
not doing their share which they did
with such gusto before. Are these
workers true patriots?
The women of America must be
aroused to the fact that while fighting
has ceased there is still great need
for the work of the Red Cross.
Knit!
The knitting of socks and sweaters
must be carried on in big way re-
CARELESS of the cessation of hostilities
This is the message of the Division
Bureau of Production to the women Of
Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.
1t is an absolute fact that there is
an urgent need for the production of
sock and sweater assignments. And
now that the pressure has been reliev
ed on the making of surgical dressings
women should be able to doubly arouse
themselves to the knitting task be-
fore them.
Do you want our boys to go cold
simply because they are not fighting?
You are not that kind of an aunt,
mother, sweetheart, sister, wife,
are you?
And yet the women of America have
''let down."
The message of the division director
Of the Canteen and Motor Corps is:
"Canteen and Motor Corps, be prepar-
ed! Let us show the returning wound
ed the gratitude we bear them, and
the admiration in which we hold them
Let them feel that somebody cares!"
October 6, 1917, is a historic date
in the annals of this nation, and of
the great world war, for it marks the
beginning of the altogether wisest and
most beneficient provision for the de-
pendents of soldiers and sailors in
the time of war, ever made by a ma
ton in the history of the world-The
Civilian Relief Department of the
American Red Cross" This statement
was made public through the office of
ex-Secretary McAdoo on October 6.
this year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-05
Defense Councils to
Aid Wounded Soldiers

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 5.-The
state council of defense, at the request
of the council of national defense, is
sending out to all Hoosier county coun-
ellis notices calling attention to the
federal program for rehabilitating sol
diers who have been incapacitated
while in service through wounds or
illness. The federal board for vOca-
tional education has arranged an ex-
tensive plan for training soldiers in
gainful occupations and the local
councils will be asked to acquaint
persons in their territory with the
measures for relief
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-05
1877, 500 Acres of Wheat
Recovered by Allies
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-More than
1850 acres OF wheat were recovered
from German occupied territory in
France by the British and French arm
les in the great offensive which ended
the war, says the New York Federal
Food Board. This is believed by the
food officials to have materially con-
tributed to the food crisis which help
ed to bring Germany to her knees.
This wheat was harvested chiefly by
the French. The work of nearly H..
900 men was required in the harvest.
ing. The binding machines and thresh-
ing machines were supplied by the
French office of Agricultural Recon-
struction and when the harvesting
was completed the machines were sold
at reduced prices to farmers or groups
Of farmers who had been victims of the
war.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-05
St. Louis Fights to Hold
Place Among U. S. Cities

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 5.-St. Louis does
not intend to lose its claim as fourth
city in the United States in point OF
population without fight. The Unit
ed States census bureau, in figures ar
rived at by estimates based on the
average yearly population increase
from 1900 to 1910, gives St. Louis
seventh place, with Boston, Detroit
and Cleveland going ahead. With this
unofficial placing of the cities, Mayor
Kiel has started a movement to have
the next Missouri legislature provide
legal means for st. Louis to annex
ST. Louis county, or portion of 1t.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-05
FORM PLANS TO
CREATE DEMAND
FOR U. S. GOODS
American Business Men Hope
to Carry ''Made-in-Ameri-
ca" Goods to Every Nation
IN World.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5-American
manufacturers are rapidly forming ex-
port associations which plan to carry
the products of the Undted States to
every nation on earth. to create and
enlarge demands for goods Made in
America" and to furnish cargoes for
transport over the seven seas. The
trade invasion of other countries will
begin in earnest when Europe has
been supplied with food and recon.
struction materials and the world gets
back to a normal peace basis.
To avoid collision with provisions
of the Sherman antitrust act and the
Clayton law, the new associations are
fling statements Of their purposes
with the Federal Trade Commission.
taking advantage Of the Webb bill per-
hitting such combinations solely for
the purpose of export trade. This act
enables Americans to combine their
strength to compete successfully with
similar combinations In other coun-
tries. Up to the present, So state
ments have been filed, embracing COM
binations of machinery and tool max
ers, paper makers, lumber manufactu-
rers and general exporters.
AS a general rule, the combinations
have been effected along the line Of
trade associatiOns-thati is, all manu-
facturers in the producing a certain
article or series of articles are band
ing together, somewhat along the lines
followed by the Germans in pushing
goods to all corners of the earth be-
fore the war. Some experts believe
that this system is wrong and that the
combinations should be effected along
the department store idea-that is,
that each combination should include
one or two manufacturers of each ar
ticle and that the association SHOULD
be able to furnish everything from q
pin to a locomotive. They argue this
system would save much expense in
maintaining statesmen and branch
agencies and that just as strong or
CARNATIONS can be effected as under
the other plan. Advocates of the one
line-of-business idea contend, how
ever, that their system, which sends
out highly specialized statesmen to
sell one article only and which allo-
Gates all orders among the manufac-
turers embraced in the association,
makes the stronger combination to
meet foreign competition only.