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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08

Some time during the next ten days
persons in Omaha who are fortunate
enough to be at a poin, of vantage at
the moment will witness the thrilling
spectacle OF smoke stack, 202 feet
in height and containing gro tons OF
masonry, tumble to the earth.
The stack in question is one OF the
largest in the west. II was erected as
unit to the Un:on Pacific power
plant, at the shops, under the direction
of Chief Engineer Huntley, in 1909.
The huge stack is IS ieet square at
the base and tapers to a lrtle over
sevcn feet AZ the apex. 1t cost as
mutn in its construction as a modern
apartment house and is to be ruth
lessly torn from ITS base by the rude
hand Of progress.
Rom is ne .ded for an extension OF
the machine aud car shops, which are
to be extended no. feet TO athc south.
The mammoth stack stands III the
way. Ii is now obsolete and it is TO
he wrecked t, provide room for inn
provtments whlth will make TIE I'M
ion Pacific she ps one of the largest
plants in the United States.
Methods Ar. Cons .dered
Recently the contract for removing
the monolith was given to the Gross
Wrecking company. Different meth
DDS of tearing the structure down
were considered. At first the plan of
shooting it down with large. piece
OF heavy artillery was thought the
most feasible. 1t was finally agreed
to resort to the expedient OF burning
it down.
John Harte, one of the most exper-
fenced masonry contractors in the
city, has been engaged to supervise
the work. A force of men will be
employed the first of the week to re-
move the masonry at the base and as
this progresses the huge chimney will
be shored up with inflammable TIM
bers. The stack was built under spe-
cial specifications and is known as a
Custodus brick stack. The method of
the laying of the special brick in its
cement binder has made it to all in
tents and purposes a solid unit. 1t
would take an almost interminable
period for an army of bricklayers to
loosen the brick and take the stack
to pieces brick at time.
Torch to Timbcrs.
Instead the foundation will be re-
moved and the masonry substituted
with timber, thoroughly dried and
seasoned. When this base is COM
pleted a torch will be applied so that
the fire will burn uniformly and in
such way that the weight will be so
thrown that the tons OF masonry will
fall on cleared space to the south.
At the right instant there will be a
slight tremor, then a jar and the big
stack will sway slightly to the south,
leaning slowly all the time. When
the right angle is achieved and the
laws of gravitation are exerted there
will be heavy pull and the speed of
the falling structure will be accelerat-
ed and in its fall it will describe a
graceful arc. When the 10000 tons
of brick and cement strike the earth
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Staff of Truck Experts
On Coast-t0-CoaSt Tour

In the interest of more efficient
truck operation the staff of the truck
owners conference departed from
Chicago from in front of the Council
OF National Defense building. 100
West Adams street, at noon Satur-
day. August 81, making the beginning
of motor tour extending from coast
10 coast, during which conferences
Sof motor truck operators will be held
in nineteen of the largest cities. Mem
bers of the highways transport COM
mittee were present at the departure
in recognition of the splendid patriot
ic work that is being conducted by
this organization.
In each OF these nineteen cities
This staff is Obliged to arrange con-
ference, open without charge, to all
truck owners and operators of these
cities and the large surrounding ter
ritories- This work of the truck
owners conference IS actively sup
ported by the civic organizations of
each conference city.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
MOTOR TRUCKS
! ARE SAVING IN
PRESENT STRESS
Both Long and Short Hauls Are
Helping Win the War
N Against the Com
mon Foe.

"Motor trucks have been used for
years to a limited extent" says Mr..
Hayward, of the Hayward Cameron
Motor company, local Chevrolet deal
crs, but their full worth for short
and long distant hauls was never ap-
preciated until thes were called upon
TO do what the railroads, steamships
and the horse had failed TO do. And
they made good. They proved be-
yond all matter of doubt, that for all
character OF transportation needs,
they are the most efficient, economi-
cal and speedy carriers available for
all round commercial use,
AT the beginning OF this year
there were over 100000 trucks in use
in this country. Today motor trucks
are moving one-quarter as much
goods as all the freight cars on all
cur extensive railroad systems, There
is scarcely line OF business in which
they are not doing major share OF
the work Transporting men, materials
and merchandise about cities, through
the country and even across the con-
tinent at saving in time and money,
which. when compared to other
means of transportation, represents
worth while economy. T.
Nowhere else has the motor truck
proved itself Of more assistance than
on the farm, By the end Of the cur
rent year, there will be many thous-
ands Of trucks in use by farmers
These trucks will take the place of
thousands OF horses which in turn
will release for agricultural purposes
thousands of acres of land used ex-
clusively today to raise feed for hors-
cs. One motor truck on farm will
sometimes replace from two to four
men which means much, especially at
this time when farm lapor is so
scarce. One motor truck will also
carry twice the load OF horse-drawn
wagon in half the time. One motor
truck on a farm will make tia more
enjoyable place to live, for it will do
much to make farming easier and far
more profitable.
The motor truck has proved its
right TO prominent place in every
line of business endeavor, where
speedy, dependable and economical
transportation is essential"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Autoists Advised to
Keep the Old Car
Moving This Year

There is no doubt the production
~Qf passenger cars will be reduced con-
sidsrably between now and the first
of She year, especially unless manu-
facturers of such vehicles can obtain
sufficient material and labor divert
cd from strictly war work.
This will mean that the American
public will have to use as means of
transportation those vehicles already
produced-the 100000 cars now be-
ing driven over the roads. 1t has
been assumed heretofore that the life
of passenger car is FIVE years, that
is, when five years service has been
reached the car is no longer fit for
service and has value only as junk.
We have been accustomed to think
IN terms of fve-year life, but err
roneously so, because the actual life
of car is Understandable and depends
as much upon the care and attention
1t receives as upon anything else. 1t
has been said, aud with a certain de-
gree of truth, that car can be kept
tunning almost indefinitely ii it is
cared for properly and parts replaced
at the proper time. And there is lit
tie reason to believe otherwise.
Just because the soles of your shoes
are worn through and repaired once,
or twice is no reason why they
cannot be replaced third or fourth
lime, provided the uppers are good,
So, with the automobile. ! have seen
cylinder blocks used for eight to
II years and still being used. They
have been rebored twice in that time
and new pistons and rings have been
fitted as many times. but the cylin-
ders and pistons are giving as goo
service now as when new--perhaps a
little better, considering the large
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Frosted Glass.

There are number of ways of pro-
ducing frosted glass: some of them
available to the ordinary motor Cal
owner without special shop equip.
ment. By 'dissolving two teaspoon.
fuls of EPSON salts in a pint Of beer,
there will be procured a soiut on that
applied to the glass with stiff brush
gives very effective frosting,
though naturally it is not permanent,
A more thorough way is to rub the
glass with small bag of muslin,
filled with powdered glass, fine sand,
emery or grindstone grit and water.
This gives a permanent effect of
ING.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Truck and Tractor Demand l..
StrOnu at the State Fair

At the Lincoln State fair, according
to Carl Changstrom of the Standard
Motor Car company. there was en-
couraging evidence of the attitude of
farmers toward employing motive
power in their work.
. Farmers generally are conceding
that both the truck and tractor are
practical farm implements. Many
orders for both truck and tractors
were placed during the fair
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Passenger Autos,
Trucks and Tractors,
Sell Good at Fair

The Lincoln State fair, according
to Ralph w. Jones, manager of the
Chandler department of the Card
Adams Motor company. Omaha. was
the scene of much activity in truck
and tractor as we'll as passenger car
lines.
According to Mr.. Jones, the actual
business transacted at the fair this
year by his company exceeded that
done any other year. Although there
was marked increase in the number
OF truck and tractor enthusiasts, bus
mess in passenger cars was especially
good.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
HayWard-CamerOn Motor
Company is Incorporated

Announcement was made recently
that the Mclntyre-Hayward Motor
company had incorporated under the
name of the Hayward Cameron Mo-
tor company.
h There has been no change in the
policy of the company and it will
continue at its same location to han
die the Stearns-Knight and Chevrolet
cars.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
On Washing.

The car should never be washed in
direct sunlight. If the operation is
not carried out in the garage the
vehicle should be in the shade while
being washed. The direct rays of the
sun striking on water, cause heating,
which tends to dull the finish. In
the same way, the hood should never
be washed when it is hot, as directly
after a run.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
After Grinding Valves.

1t is possible to tell just how sue
cessful the operation of grinding
valves has been by the following
simple process: Mark the face of
the valve all around lightly with a
soft lead pencil. Then place the valve
in position, turn it on its seat for a
few minutes and remove it. If the en-
tire pencil marking is removed, there
is contact all around, but if anything
is left. the point where face and
seat do not meet is readily apparent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Tire Numbers.

Every tire has embossed on thu
side a serial number. 1t is very i'm.
portant that the car owner should
have a record of this number in eacl
case and such record should be mad.
when the tire is bought. Not only il
it desirable to have this record fol
adjustments with the company, bu,
in case of theft, possession of tn.
serial record is often a valuable aid
to the police. 1t is a fine habit te
form. this recording the number Of
all tires bought
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08

there will be Dull conclusion that
will be heard in all parts of Omaha,
and an earth tremor like that of an in
FAINT earthquake.
The tremendous impact of the fall
ing stack will cause it to crumble INTO
great heaps of ruined nas"nrv and
the sight that will greet the eye at
the elimination of the wrecA.ns llat
will be similar to those so frequently
seen in France in the wake Of the
Huns. after they have laid waste to a
French cathedral. leaving the debris
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08

its obvious service, but it may often
be advantageously used for straight
ening bent parts. In doing this care
shoyld be taken to place the part to
be operated on in such way that
the pressure comes against the sup
port of the wise, as this obviates Sc
we're strain on the outer jaw and
screw thread.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Cause of Missing.

A not infrequent cause of spasmodic
engine missing is either moisture or
grease on the ignition distributor
face. The current passes across the
surface of the water or oil instead of
pursuing its proper course. 1t is a
good plan to give the distributor a
cleaning at frequent intervals.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Motor Adjustments.

Adjustmnts made on. the engine
while it is cold, seldom are satisfac-
tory in actual operation. The engine
heats up when running and the metal
expands with the warmth. which null
lilies the value OF adjustments made
when the metal was cold.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Smoke Stack 202 Feet in Height Will
Tumble to Earth in Omaha This Week
of a ruined tower to clutter tn,

of a ruined tower to clutter the
ground.
Immediately after the wrecking of
the stack an army of laborers will be
set to work clearing up the wreckage
and preparing>the ground for the site
of the new car and machine shop ex-
tension. The addition will be 200 feet
in length and 100 feet in width. 1t
will be equipped with all OF the neces-
sary machinery for car building and
machine work and will give additional
room for the employment of hundreds
of additional skilled laborers..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Cleaning Corroded Terminals.

Corroded terminals are one of the
most frequent causes of ignition
trouble and it is not generally known
that the best agent for cleaning
thel4 is a strong solution Of washing
soda. After the corrosion has been
removed and the terminals dried
/ Sc the parts we'll with cup grease
or vaseline.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Kerosene and Carbon.

Kerosene will not dissolve carbon,
tradition to the contrary. but little
kerosene put into the cylinders may
loosen the carbon. 1t breaks up the
caked deposits, which may then par
TALLY be blown out of the exhaust
The method of using the kerosene
is as follows: About tablespoonful
of the kerosene is poured into the
combustion chamber' while the engine
is hot. The engine is then allowed to
stand for about II hours, when an
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Leather Washers.

A leather washer placed under
meath the metal washer, not only
helps to eliminate unnecessary noise,
but gives a sort of elastic compression
that prevents stripped threads when
the bolt is little small for its job.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08

eighth glass of kerosene is fed into
the air valves of the carbureter will:
the engine running and throttle well
open. Feed the kerosene slowly and
the engine sucks it in.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Early Name for Auto,

"Autogo" was the rather suggestive
name advanced by an early enthusiast
as a suitable appellation for the mo-
tor vehicle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
You Don't Saw SO.

4 newspaper. commenting upon the
speed made by an early automobile.
gave the startling information: 1T
has actually beaten a horser
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08

Would thermostat stop the over
heating of the engine? Mine over
heats all the time and the fan seems
to work fine, the ignition is all right
and the carbon is removed.-P. Tren-
men.
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Water and Tire Wear.
Water and Tire Wear.

Wet rubber cuts much more easily
than the same substance dry. For this
reason the wise car owner does not
try to speed over wet roads where any
chance thrown sharp stone gets OPP
portunity to do maximum damage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-08
Wise Usefulness.

Not only is the heavy wise waltz
able part of tin garage equipment for
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
4 BOND EACH MINUTE The End Begfiy7y7iy2q.

The end is in sight.
Not for four years have peace signs oomed as they do
now.
Either Germany will break through and destroy the Brit
ish army or
She will fail signay and stop thoroughly exhausted Of
allies aid
Should England fal-overwhelmed as she is-we may
fight onfght on the with navy and allies
les.
But it is highly possible that Germany will fail Fail even
though she has staked every Of energy this blow
urredy back and forth behind her lines moves the Ger
assault Now here-now there. Each effort is made to
find weak spot The British and French have their backs
70 the wall They know that there is further
treat
Beyond Aiens lies Abbevlle Beyond Abbevie there is
bridge the Somme estuary leading the sea
Should England be forced back Abbeve her link wthhe
French is broken Should she fail at the Flemish front
loses equally her control the channel ports is gone
This then is the issue. Germany has staked all on this
tremendous blow She has bigger army and greater ia
city Of movement. She will break England and end the
war by August says Hindenberg We shall see Perhaps
Germany will fail Perhaps England-her back the wall
will hold. Then Uncle Sans will be there Sometime
soonperhaps in few months-our million will be
French soil They being trained swiftly now for Ger
many has forced the issue.
You at home help too You swell the number Of
the millions shouting through their bond investments to
Berlin. They say: eve are behind government with
our savings and this is OUR war;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
WESTERN HORSE STOLEN;
SHERIFF NOW ON TRAIL.

Sheriff Yves Hymer and Billy Dyer
tracked a sorrel riding horse Monday
from Lancaster to Is miles west of
the river in Iowa, but found the own
er guiltless Of theft. The reason was
namely:
Monday morning Nick Adams, a
Beetown farmer, found "his horse nit
the barn out" In other words a sOr-
rel riding horse, weight about 1850
and branded on one shoulder, was
missing with it's saddle and bride.
Mr. Adams notified the sheriff and the
latter phOned around finding that a
sOrrel horse and rider had passed the
Dubuque bridge a few minutes be-
fore. The Dubuque police were not
flied and then the sheriff and deputy
went south. The chase was fruitless
as the Iowa man owned the horse he
rode Any information will be duly
appreciated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
THE O. LUCKY BOYS
THE FOLLOWING MEN LEAVE IN
SHORT TINE FOR CAMP GRANT.
OVERSEAS DUTY LATER.

The following men have been Sc
lected to entrain for Camp Grant in
the five day period beginning April
Goth. One name of the 81 is omitted
and will be supplied later This is
the latest call notice of which was
published last week.
Harley D. Ritter, Platteville; Ed
ward J. Langcamp, Potosi; VIM. c.
KratochwiIl, Muscoda; Charles L.
Fenley, Louisburg, Arthur D. Black
bourn, Glen Haven; Walter D. Harp
er, Bridgeport; VIM. G. May, Glen
Haven; Carl Kreschmann, Fennimore !;
Geo. J. Martin, Boscobel; VIM. D.
son, Montfort; Henry L. Duve, Poto-
ST; Glen L. Henry, Denver, Col: JOS.
A. Wunderlin, Potosi; VIM. j. Fure,
Platteville; Harry Musselman, Cass-
Vile; Aldro Geisz, Boscobel; Arthur
Swenson, Boscobel; Geo. Klinge,
Orville F. Ballantine, Bloomington ;
Clarence DObson, Platteville; Paul T.
Sitter, Boscobel; julie Larson, Mont
fort; Harry Sanders, Moline; Fred
Steuer Platteville; Lloyd w. Knapp,
Mt Hope; VIM. H. Pollock, Lancaster;
Matt Wilkolm, Cassville; Reuben S.
Lind, Sitter; VIM J. Heitkamp, Cuba
City; Leo NJ Robinson, Pima, Ari-
IONA; Fred Meier, Potosi; Saint Da-
vid Brown, Richland, Mo-; Chester R.
Smyth Fennimore; Fred L. Dalen,
Battle Creek, Mich; Fred w. Small
berry, Mt. Hope; Carl P. Brechler,
Fennimore; Leroy A. Plimpton, Mt.
Hope; Louis J. Broihahn, Lancaster;
Harvey B. Ellis, Sitter; Arthur T.
Devlin, Boscobel George V. Clanton,
Linton, Ind; Harry Craigo, Bosco-
bel; Earl L. James, Denver, Col. );
Howard Jones, Fennimore; Richard
Freymiller, Woodman; Fay L. Nicely,
Millville; Samuel H. Swift, Sinsinawa;
Marcus Goldberg, Madison; Freder-
lex H. Hottenstein, Potosi; Valentine
Roth, East Dubuque; Alvorn Gibbs,
Boscobel; Elroy La Flash, Montfort !;
Otto Waldmann, Lancaster; Fred G.
Stephens, Cuba City; Cecil R. Joynt,
Livingston; Delbert G.. Turner, Nc
Cartney; Atrial r. Wilkinson, Platte
Vile; John E. Cook, Cuba City; Hem
ry ]. Wendt, Potosi; julie Tomas, Bos-
cobeI; Henry Gross, Boscobel; Louis
E. Henkel FennimOre; Evans st.
Chotoff, Hazel Green; Harry A. Plimp-
ton, Bloomington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
OUTLAW Shrub
STATE AND COUNTY EXPERTS TO
WAGE WAR ON RARBERRY BUSH.
ALL MUST GO.

e. D. Ball, State Entomologist, and
w. g. Weld, Co. Agricultural Agent,
made tour Of Lancaster last Satur-
day for the purpose of locating bar
berry shrubs. They found. eighteen
of these shrubs in town and obtained
a promise from each owner to eradi-
cate the same root and branch. This
is to be done at once. It may not be
generally known that the bsrberry
shrub is an outlaw BUSH" On it's
branches and leaves propagate the
deadly wheat rust. About the time
the wheat stems are bending low with
full heads along with the wind comes
this fungus. 1t fastens on the stalks
with deadly grip and completely
Hills the plant. Result-no wheat.
This does not happen every year but
it does happen some years and al
ways is wheat rust danger to the
farm
Mr.. Ball stated that without ques-
ton the eradication of the barberry
shrub in the cities would increase the
crop production more than the farm
erS increasing their acres planted
European countries long ago de-
stroyed the shrub but not until last
year did the United States recognize
it's danger. North Dakota acted last
year and along with the national
movement Wisconsin promises to be
the first state to report clean slate
this year.
Mr.. Ball has visited every part of
the state checking the matter up. The
households are first requested to re-
move the shrub. Later the matter is
checked up and if the shrub still eX-
ists-pop comes a warrant State law
you see.
Here's another chance, friends, to
be patriotic. Go to it-help along the
wheat production.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL JUMPS
COVER TOP" in LIBERTY
LOAN DRIVE,
$2,485 IN THREE HOURS.

The Lancaster high. school last
week showed great spirit and enthus-
iasm when a campaign for the Third
Liberty Loan was carried ON. Tt was
begun and successfully concluded in
the course Of one day, April H. Miss
Fischer who started the good work
and who had been appointed to take
charge Of the selling Of bonds in the
schools, planned to have the four
classes compete to see which one
would first be 100 per cent patriotic.
The pupils entered into the work very
enthusiastically they were awake to
the significance Of the drive and were
eager to do their shaEe.
The Seniors we're the first to $50
over the top" The Juniors followed
next, then the Freshmen and the Soph-
ignores one half minute later The
Juniors being the largest class in
high school raised the most money
Following are the amounts Of the re
spective classes:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
NORTH TOWN BARN BURNS;
EIGHT HORSES CONSUMED.

Eight horses were burned to death
in a barn fire early Sunday morning.
The place was the old Cutler Borah
farm six miles north, owned by DR..
Wilson Cunningham of Platteyille.
Farming on the place are Reuben
Johnston and wife. They discovered
the blaze at five o'clock but were un-
able to do anything for the unfortun-
ate animals so bushels Of barley,
6 tons of hay and some harness and
other equipment were also a total
loss. Dr. Cunningham carried $500
insurance On the barn. The total
loss was about $4,000. Mr.. Johnston's
insurance was very small and his los
Ses are heavy.