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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1919-01-09

Q:Pease let know the address of Philosophical
Publishing Society.-E. H.
Ave obtain information asked for unless we
supplied with the of publications.
o:-Has it been determined which, if any, island De-
foe had in mind when he Robinson Crusoe?-M. F.
A:-Ths long subject of controversy but the matter
may be settled by reference Cusoe himself Says Robinson
in his narratives Jhe made as well as
he could and found that he off the part BRAZIL
yond the Amazon toward the Orinoco commonly called the
GIeat River He began consult with what he
should take for the ship was leaky and much disabled
Later he says (eferring islands, 81 afterward un-
dersood that occasoned the great draft eAux
of the mighty River Onoco, in the mouth of which island
lay, and that the much larger island saw
northwest Trinidad
81 asked Friday thousand questions, and he told me all
he knew asked him the of the several nations of his
sort of people, but could get other CARDS.
easily understood that these the Caribbees
places the part America that
of the Orinoco to Guiana and onward
Deoe knew his geography, and has been fairly
cided that island Of ctona Cusoe other than
Tobago. the southenmost of the Windwad group
sh West Indies 1t twenty miles distant from Trinidad and
is wentysx miles long by and half miles in greatest
BREADTH AT the time has several thousand nhab
tans
As we'll known Defoe derived the idea his story
the adventure of shpwrecked Engshman Alexander Sekk
who four and four months in solitude Island
OF Juan Fernandez being finally rescued in 1909. Arriving in
London he much talked of and written about his expert
inspiring Cowpes beginning 81 monarch of
all survey.
O:-Are there any carburetors the market specially de-
signed for the of denatured alcohol?-R. B. l.
A:Manuacturers could readily produce carburetors
adopted such fuel but alcohol is still much expen
sve than gasoline there demand carburetos
consequently being manufactured.
OILS there law punish persons who do nothing but
sit around idly and criticize the governmentl-R K.
A-Provost Marshal General Crowder weeks ago is
sued order requiring all of military age either join
branch of u S. military service go work and
keep work productive job that will further the
try efforts and this order be enforced Several
have drastic laws designed punish oafes and ide and
make them get to work at something useful.
Q:-Who invented the centigrade thermometeri-P. R.
A:-Cengrade system introduced by Anders Celsius
Swedish astronomer Q70l-44)
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1919-01-09

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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1919-01-09
CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE

The first meeting of the Pierian Chautauqua
Circle for the of 1919 held in the school
room, Sunday, January S. 1919; fifteen old and one
new member responded to the roll CALL Four new
members approved by the Circle.
Following the distribution of books. the president
appointed Mr.. R. FL. TO act critic for the ensuing
two months Mr.. L. T. j., the retiring Critic per-
formed his duties in commendable manner which
won for him the appreciation of all. AS he is very
active in debates and discussion he retired from
his duties critic. having served his allotted two
months in very satisfactory manner.
The attention of the Circle was then directed
toward the coming quarterly which is to be held in
the Auditorium, Sunday, January. 10th. A tenta-
tive program arranged and discussed by the
different members interested.
The main feature of the meeting. was de-
bate entitled, is Business Education Essential to
the Successful Farmer?" After hearing both sides
of the question vote was taken and the mega
tive won with vote of to 4.
Mr.. F. T. P. opened for the negative with
very interesting and convincing argument that
tanned some brilliant ideas and also few numerous
ones.
Mr.. L. T. j.. the practical farmer of the Circle,
attempted to demonstrate that must have bust
ness education In order to succeed w lille Il. L. Us
arguments to the point, yet he was unable to
convince those interested and we expect to hear
from him later on regarding scientific farming.
Mr.. F. A. O., representing the negative,
next with rapid fire of ilustrious facts which
the keen appreciation of the listeners Mr.. o. is to
be commended for his keen and well defined brief on
this subject. His reading and arguments left moth
ing to be desired.
Mr.. L. W. stated at the start of his paper, that
he was a-faring man and not farmer, but as he
had cast his lot with L. T. J. he would do the best
he could. He became enthusiastic regarding his
subject that he his time and had quit at
the order of the timekeeper. Mr.. F. K, vice pres
ident of the Circle, acted timekeeper. After the
rebuttal and vote the subject discussed pro and
con by the different members
Our honorary member, Deputy ]. Backland,
made few brief remarks concerning the subject
stating that farmer did not have to possess bust
ness education. for the reason that all counties in
Minnesota have appointed agents for the purpose of
instructing the farmer in regards to any point per-
tanning to successful farming. This information is
free and has proven decided to the Mime
sofa farmer. Mr. Backland's remarks were instruc-
tive and appreciated by the entire Circle
Mr.. r. H. gave very good critical report,
praising and commencing all for their interest in
their respective parts
This was, indeed, one of the most successful
meetings of the season.
Their being no further business the meeting
was declared adjourned IN. p. g., Sec.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1919-01-09

and spend it without hurt.
The disciplined the thorouph breds; the un-
disciplined are the scrubs
The disciplined overcome; and it is written:
To him that overcometh will ] give to eat of
the hidden mamma; and will give him the morning
star."-Selected
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1919-01-09
Notice to Inmates

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be purchased each month by all who
so desire. You must notify your officer
not later than the Goth of the month
if you wish to purchase stamps during
that month.
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Warden.
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subjects Consult Useful Literature Chemistry
Science divisions library diversified
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1919-01-09

Services in the Prison Chapel at nine clock every Sun
day morning. Protestant and Catholic service every alternate
Sunday. Rev. C. E. Benson and Rev. FIR Corcoran. Chap
lains.
The Washington times., 1919-03-08

OldsmOble Co,
E. j.. Quinn n.
Roaner Sales Co., Roamer Conn Ave N "
& Incp Auto Accessory JObbers 1921 l. St
HOO Conn
N. W.
Fleming Phadephia
Champain ST. n W.
T. Dupont
Circle N. ".
R. [. Taylor, Cars N. W.
Passenger Trucks 1887
N W.
Motor Premier-Vehe ".
United States Tire Fabric, Tires
Warrington Co. handler N
Washin Battery c., L t N
White Company White Passenger
Wit-Wnl Co, Mfgr Witt Will Motor Trucks 50 N N.
The Washington times., 1919-03-08
March 10th TO 18th
ActiUe Members Enrolled up to March 9TH

Co, Branch, Pa Ave- N W.
Giant Trucks, 1916 New York Ave n W.
Franklin Kniep Franklin Cars 1924 14h St. n W.
General TruckC andM Master Trucks
Solid 14th NV
Co., 14O5 ST. N
Coe-Hupmobie, 1912 14h ST. n W.
Stanley Buick 1928 Conn Ave N w.
Sales 1920 Conn Ave n w.
Selden Motor
S29 14th St n. W.
Ley and Trucks 1921 14th St N W.
The Packard Trucks l2l4 NJ n: Ave- N w.
MllerDudley Co, Ignition Specialists.
Motor of Washington Suz and Auburn Cars 24h S NV
Mt Pleasant Garage Co.. Storage, 2424 18th St. N '"
Supply Wholesale Retail
1880 New York Ave n. W.
Eeumeyer Co. Cal, 14th St N W.
The Washington times., 1919-03-08
"Buu o. Motor Car Week"

Acme Auto Co., Painting Upholstery and Tops, 1871 Irving St. W.
Auto Top Shop and Uphosng 1908 18th St n W.
Sales AutOear 18th and Pa Ave- N W
Batteries
Raulang Eectcs, 1904 n H. Ave N w.
Buick Washington
HarryW Burr, Oakland, Ave- N. ".
Motor Co, of N Y, Inc, 1900 14th St n. w.
Circle Co., N. W. Miller
Commercial Auto and Supply Studker s 18th St. N W.
rneriaIG Republic Trucks, S0S 9Th N. w.
Ave n. W.
Accessories, 1891 14th St N W.
D. C.. Supply Co, Tires and Accessories
Oakland wholesale, 1928 L St. n. w.
Service 1928 "
Emerson & orne,B Buick 1920 NJ St N. ".
RubberCo-
The Washington times., 1919-03-08

THIS symbol of the Washington
~ AutomotiVe Trade Association
stands for the complete protection
Of the automobile and motor truck
owner and of the autOmOtiVe trade.
It stands for better traffic con-
ditions.
1t stands for everything that
will facilitate the use and eXten-
sion of that quick and flexible
transportation of men and goods
which themotOr vehicle alone can
accomplish:
To the extent that this tranSpOr-
tatiOn enters somewhere into
practically every business, it
stands for better business--and
better business nOLU.
The association but voices the
convictionof Washington business
buy o. Mo
The Washington times., 1919-03-08
To the People Of Washington

men generally when it declares
it's profound conviction that CON
ditiOns are fundamentally sound.
Never before have the farmer
and wage Garner had somueh buy
ing power. And never before has
there been such a shortage of COM
mOditieS to fill their wants.
American business is in such a
supreme position that the whole
world is it's debtor.
1t is business activity, however,
and not rOSy-hued prospects that
spells real business profits.
To help start the ball rolling and
to call attention to all that is
latest in motor transportation, the
members have arranged to keep
"Open house" in their show rooms
dayandeVeningduring this special
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-16
Betterments in Line
OF Liberty Closed Cars

Liberty closed cars are. as hereto
fore. a sedan, coupe and brougham.
The outstanding fact about these cars
is that, although in every case their
construction shows considerable better
ment, chiefly in body design, the prices
on two models, the sedan and coupe
have actually been reduced.
The sedan is of the four-door type,
as before-a design which is rapidly
being adopted by all manufacturers
because it makes possible more sub
stantial body construction and has the
added advantage of permitting indie
pendent entrance into either compart-
mcnt. The windshield is Of the rain
vision, ventilating type. Above it is
placed a rearview mirror, by means
of which the driver gets a clear view
behind through the rear window of the
cars
All windows can be lowered into the
body or the doors. The full enjoyment
of summer driving is always available,
obtain the most complete protection
when the weather threatens. And there
is still further provision for the own
er's comfort during the winter months
in the form of a Perfection heater, by
means of which the car is kept uni
formly warm.
The buyer is permitted to choose the
upholstery he prefers from three diff
ferent shades of high grade broaiclotl,
which are matched by three different
exterior colors. The window shades
are silk and the fittings are finished
in nickel and ebony. Liberty cars are
handled locally by E. S. Partridge &
Co., on Broadway at Columbus Circle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-16
Brooks-Ostruk Salon Exhibit
Two Striking Bodies Shown by
Prominent Builders

The Brooks Ostruk exhibit At the
Salon includes a cabriolet Of the Saia-
manca type on a Rolls-Royce chassis.
This beautiful example of coach work
is upholstered in tan broadcloth and
color panels of body finished in royal
blue, holdings black, with fine white
stripping. Another model which should
attract the attention of the visitors at
the Salon will be of the park phaeton,
with Victoria hood, on a Packard
chassis. The body is designed on Eng
fish lines, with graceful curved mold
ings and panels Of moderate height.
The wheels are covered with steel
disks. This car is painted in a suede
gray, black holdings, with silver fine
line stripping. Like all of the Brooks
Ostruk equipments, the lenses of the
lamps are conferred, with the monogram
of the owner cut into the glass. The
upholstery in this car is of suede gray
Spanish leather, with carpets and all
fittings to match. Brooks Ostruk in
tended to show seven exhibition models
on Rolls Royce. Sunbeam, Owen Mag
netic and Renault chassis. but while In
the process of construction the labor
difficulties which have been acutely
felt throughout the bodybuilding
trade in New York prevented the COM
pletion of these bodies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-16
Collins Looks
Into 1920 Season
Cadillac President Foresces a
Shortage of Cars for
Another Year

One OF the reasons why so many
people are disappointed by not get
ting the things they want and need is
that they do not prepare" says r. Ii.
Collins, president of the Cadillac Mo-
tor Car Company, in discussing the
motor car outlook for 1920. 1.-THE feet
that l knew l would want a rifle In
November caused me to order it last
spring. AS result, | was not disap-
pointed. l got the rife when / wanted
it.
Neither the Cadillac company nor
it's distributors wants to be placed in
the position of disappointing so many
people as were unab e to provide them
selves with our cars this year.
ut may be remembered that a year
ago, Immediately following the armis-
tlce, this company announced that it
would resume normal production of
motor cars as rapidly as conditions
would permit. At the same time, we
expressed our belief that it would not
be possible to build in 1919 all the
Cadil &C cars the world would want.
"The prediction was we'll founded, as
many people can testify. During the
last few months our distributors have
been compelled to decline many orders
for motor cars, simply because the
forehanded buyers had already placed
orders sufficient to absorb the wears
production.
ut appears now to be reasonably GER
tain that the same conditions will OBJ
tain next year Undoubtedly the Cad
IL ac's war record has measurably
heightened the public's appreciation of
the car, which means that the Cadillac
market is much wider than heretofore
and even before the war it never
was fully supplied. We can do no
more than present the facts as we see
them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-16
M. W. Smith Exhibits Porter
innovations in New Four-Cylin.
der Car at Salon

Of exceptional interest to those ap-
preciating the best that America has
produced in quality automobiles is the
entry OF the Porter car at the salon
show with selected number of new
attractive body styles, including large
and medium inside-drive limousines,
tour and seven passenger touring cars,
coupe limousines and full collapsible
landaulets. The bodies are by Brew
ster & Co. and other we'll known body
builders. One of the outstanding fea-
lures of the new Porter car is the ex-
IRENE lightness of it's chassis, insuring
great tire mileage and small gas con-
sumption. All steel used is chrome
vanadium. conducive to great economy
in operation. Its four-cylinder motor
develops fifty-two horsepower at 1000
revolutions. 1t has been demonstrated
throughout the war, where motors were
put to the severest test, that the four
cylinder motor showed great power,
speed and durability. This also has
been demonstrated in racing cars, and
the tendency is now apparent to re-
turn to the construction of four
cylinder motors as in fore gn-built
cars, especially now that the vibration
has been eliminated. The Porter was
designed by that expert automobile
constructor, Finley Robertson Porter,
and is built by the American-Bri
Manufacturing Corporation, of Bridge
port, Conn. 1t has a 142-inch wheel
base, and its transmission is equipped
with four speeds forward and reverse,
self-adj usting service brake on the
transmission and emergency brake on
rear axle, which are exceptional. A
chassis and completed cars with Gus
tom-built bodies will be on exhibition
at the Automobile Salon by the Nor
ton W. Smith Company, Inc, Of 10
West Forty-fourth Street, New York,
who are the sole distributors of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-16
Annual Exhibition To Be
Brilliant Display of Post
War Designs in Chassis
and Coach Developments

When the doors arc opened to-mor-
row morning on the automobile salon.
which continues through the week in
the beautiful ballroom of the Hotel
Commodore, the motoring public Of
New York will enjoy an elaborate dis
play Of luxurious motor cars.
The leading manufacturers of Europe
aid America have united their efforts
to make the salon Of 1919 representa-
tive of the worlds motor industry at
it's highest point Of development.
New Designs in Coachwork
In coachwork particularly, this
years salon will set new high stand
ard. All the displays of former years,
splendid as they were. are outshone
by the latest creations of the body
building shops. New body lines, new
colorings and finishes, new styles ir
upholstery and fabrics, countless small
refinements and improvements adding
to the comfort and convenience of m,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-16
Automobile Salon Opens
Tomorrow at Commodore
tor travel, are to be shown for the
first time.
Vogue Set by Salon

tor travel. are to be shown for the
first time.
Vogue Set by Salon
Custom built to meet individual
tastes and preferences, the cars in the
salon possess an air of distinction. 1t
is this quality that attracts to each
years exhibition the patronage of New
York's social leaders and gives to the
salon the authoritative position it holds
as the arbiter of automobile fashions.
Opportunity for Leisurely Inspection
In selecting the magnificent ballroom
of the Hotel Commodore for this years
exhibition the salon committee has
provided surroundings particularly fit
ting Tor the occasion; the atmosphere
of quiet and absence Of crowding will
permit of the unhurried inspection of
cars.
Many Well Known Exhibitors
Among the cars that the French
manufacturers have sent over for the
occasion are the Renault, Pic Pic and
Delage. Great Britain provides the
ls-Royce and the Sunbeam. Amcri-
cas- contribution includes such famous
makes as the Locomobile, Brewster
Porter, Phianna, Du Pont and several
others.
The coachwork displays are from the
leading designers, such well known
builders as Brewster, Brooks Ostruk,
Rubay and Holbrook being we'll repre-
scented.
A number Of accessory exhibits will
add to the interest Of the occasion. in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-16

no less than six cars Of the more ex-
pensive marque that he handles, among
them a rebuilt limousine, which sold
for price just few hundred above
what it cost when new a couple Of
seasons ago.
To-day there does not seem to be
any slackening in the demand for
motor cars, and every strike in the
essential industries is going to help
make it more nearly impossible to
satisfy the demand. A steel strike and
coal strike have their immediate
effects upon production of automobiles.
There are ambitious plans for output
for next year, but whether they can be
accomplished or even approximated
under the conditions is extremely
doubtful.
Hence it is safe to assume that there
will be a continued unsatisfcd demand
for motor cars and that prices are
bound to stay up rather than fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-16
Peerless Closed Cars for 30

Walter Woods, head of the Van Cort
landt Vehicle Corporation, the distribu-
tiers of the Peerless Eight in New York,
says that the present cold snap is EN-.
phasizing the Importance of the closed
car, especially the sedan. Those who
own sedans go merrily on their way in
comfort, while the touring car owners
are devising ways and means Of keep
ing out the sharp winds. The Peerless
company makes all it's closed bodies,
and fact about them not generally
known is that they weigh very little
more than touring body, consequently
not changing the performance of the
chassis in any noticeable way and CIV
ing increased comfort and protection.
For instance, our sedan weighs but 200
pounds more than our touring car, and
in gasoline consumption we And that
the sedan gives the same performance.
Our designers and engineers have
found that the primary essentials for
the satisfactory closed body are light
weight, ability to be opened up conn.,
pletely, ease of entrance and exit, and
stability. These features have been
incorporated in all Peerless closed
bodies, and with these basic ideas first
in mind the designers then developed
the style and distinctiveness that have
received so much favorable comment"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-16
Smoke Not Only
Offensive, But
Expensive, Too
Costs Operator Of Car Money
Not Alone in Police Court
Fines but in Less Eff
cient Operation
By H. Clifford Brokaw.
Technical Director West Side Y. M.
C.. A. Automobile Schools

1t will not be necessary to tell the
cop to watch my smoke" these days.
The chances are he is watching the
smoke with designs on your pocket
book if the exhaust is bit too blue
or black and will be calling out to
you: "Heyl Turn off that smoke!"
Now that attention is being paid
afresh by the police to smoking cars,
it happens every day that some drivers
are caught in the meshes of the law
when they are not at fault. True, the
let-up of vigilance has made careless
drivers more careless and they ought
to be fined. But there are some cases
where it is difficult to control the is
suance of smoke and it is a shame to
see driver picked up under such cir
cumstances and held equally guilty
with the careless man.
Most of the smoke which we see
comes from too much lubricating oil
being supplied to the engine. This may
come from having the reservoir too
full; that is, with Oil above the level
indicated by the manufacturer. The
remedy would be to draw off the sur
plus. But the fault may be in con-
struction, so that too much oil is fed
to the engine even when the reservoir
level is normal. This means lowering
the level by altering the splash troughs
or narrowing the dippers so there will
be less splash.
In some cases it may be found that
the cylinders have worn, or that the
piston rings may be gummed with
carbon deposit mixed with oil, or they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-16
Cautious Harry CASTOR
Sells Bootlegger Special

The latest creation on Automobile
Row in the way Of motor car Is what
the Lexington terms Booze Speed
ster"
This car. to use the expression Of
Harry W. CASTOR, president Of the
company, might be called a "Prohi-
bition Runner" The company had a
speedster built with a gasoline tank
mounted amidship, and it 80 happened
that the regular gasoline tank at the
rear was retained, thus providing two
tanks.
1t seems that some one from the far
prohibition South visited the company's
showroom and Immediately decided the
car would be ideal for certain purposes,
as it had one tank for gasoline and
one tank for booze, and the contract
was closed in short order.
Just where the car is seeing service
the Lexington company does not know.
but 1t does not assume any responsible
ity for any unusual service to which
the car may be put.