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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
NE W CONCERN IS
MAKING HEADMAY
Automatic Dump Car Co. Sees
Heavy Demand DURING
Expansion.

With the expansion OF South Bend
upper-most in the minds OF an at
the present time. il is worthy of note
that there are here located a number
of concerns that viii ultimately do
much in making this the first city
in the land"
Prominent among The companies
of this sort is the Automatic DUMB
car Co. with Offices in tho Uu.ou
Trust building While the concern fs
comparatively young. they have aI-
ready made hcrculanean strides IA
the building "p OF a business ta3t
now faces tho entire county W Z
create a demand for their product
that VIII make them one - -ls
larger concerns located here
At the head or tho locli u-eanJa.
ton are number % men who have
long been identified with success q
enterprises in all parts II thc rosr.-
try and the fact that they are il-
tercsted in the building OF an auto
matte dump car proves there 81
more than ordinary NEXT IN tho
proposition. Officials OF the compan,
are inclined TO be conscrvat.-e "a
statement and action, and declare
their idea OF buildmg a business Is
TO Hrst IN: firm ALI iasG-s taans- r.
ton. after which they car mount %
whatever heights the business may
demand.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
MOTORIST PROBLEM SOLVED
FOR NEWS-TIMES READERS
BY VIM II, STEWART, JR-
Rresa4ens Ausoa obns School OF New Yor&.

Motor Department, The News
lease answer these ques-
tons: Is there a Liberty starter for
Fords? How does il operate?l Is
there any truth IN the rumors that
new Fords will be equipped with
electric starting. lighting and igni-
ton systems? I have a Ford equip
ped with Gray & Davis two unit sys-
TEN. starter operated by six volt
storage battery. Can a II storage
battery be used on the same outfit
instead of the six volt without in
juring generator or starter?
+. G.
There are several Ford starters on
the market, but we have no infor-
nation regarding the Liberty starter
OF the plans of the Ford Co. You
may use your II volt storage bat
terry if you use only three of the cells
at a time and then change to the
other three. When you make this
change be careful 10 move both the
positive and negative wires and be
sure not TO get them exchanged. If
the battery is connected wrong IL
will discharge Having connected
the battery, turn on the lights and
note the ammeter reading (engine
not running). II IL indicates dis
charge" your wires are properly
connected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
ARLY BUYERS To
|ET FIRST CHOICE
IN SOUTH BEND
alerS in All Popular Makes
pf Motor Cars Look for a
Bigger Demand Than
the Supply.
BY EARIl u. REEnER

nat the early buyer OF cars this
son occupies the position OF the
: man is evident after a visit
the INHERENT salesrOoms. Deal
are optimistic and believe there
J natural demand that will take
~ c2i, that can be manufactured.
|rnCld Spielberg. Of the Franklin
|or Sales company. Franklin dis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
Information for Motor Car Owners

es" because no cement is required
the patch, only needing gasoline to
soften it ready for use. Prepare the
tube around the puncture By rough
ening with emery cloth or sand pa
per and cleaning with gasoline. Dip
patch in gasoline and remove cloth
as soon as il loosens. This softens
the cement, but il will be well to
apply some cement in addition. es-
pecially on the tube. Apply a
smooth coat and allow to dry. When
it loses, its gloss and is dull all over,
IL is ready. Lay patch over pune
ture, pressing down firmly all around.
II is then ready to be installed in
the shoe and inflated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
Marks Progressive Step in Construc
Engineering Development

who fail to buy now may be disappointed
later in the season. Probably half mil
lion people have recognized the unusual
worth of the Essex. They have made it
the chief topic of automobile conversation.
Salesrooms have been crowded. Waiting
lists have had to be established for those
who wish delivery at the earliest possible
date.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Motor Department, Please let me
know through your valuable depart
ment how I can tell if my engine
mas piston slap or not. When I took
IL down all the bearings seemed
tight, so there is nothing left to test
but the pistons and 1 do not know
how TO test them. s. T.
Test them by means of an outside
and inside caliper. Get the inside
diameter of the cylinder where most
of the wear comes, adjusting the
caliper very carefully, since you are
now dealing in thousanths of an
inch. Now set the outside caliper
very carefully to the inside one, so
that the tips just touch. Then try
the piston with the outside caliper.
There should be a space of about
three thicknesses of newspaper. Now
try the outside diameter of the piston
in line with the hole for the wrist
pin and compare il with the dia-
meter of piston at right angles TO
the wrist pin. These diameters
should be equal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
automobiles

tributors in this territory. declares
the big New York concern has al
ready swung from their war work
and are madly working in an effort
20 supply the big demand that had
piled up due 20 war time curJail-
ment- II viii not be possible, declares
Mr.. Spielberg. 20 fill all orders. but
priority will claim attention.
". r. Hinkle, president Of the
South Bend Auto Trades association
and Ford dealer, predicts another
Ford shortage, but declares that If
the magical expansion which has
made Henry Ford famous through
out the world counts for anything, n
large percentage or those who con-
template buying Fords can have the
car Of their choice.
William Nichols, Buick dealer.
believes il Will almost be a case of
scrambling for Bucks. Since the
Flint company adopted the policy OF
concentrating all their efforts on
one model. the demand has rapidly
increased. and with the large num-
Der of Bucks that went TO war;
the present supply is indeed linn
tied.
Cadillac Dealer Talks.
Henry Greigier, OF the Cadillac
Motor sales company, distributors
for the Cadillac and DODGE lines.
also takes the stand that there will
not be enough OF the cars handled
by his company to fill the demand.
II would seem. according to Mr..
Gregier, that since the signing Of
the armistice everyone in the coun-
try has decided to buy a car. The
prominent part taken by both the
Dodge and Cadillac in the winning
Of the war is we'll known to people
throughout the country. and in
South Bend. as everywhere else.
there is a constant call for these
two popular makes.
Z. A. Bennett, of the Overland
South Bend company, Overland dis
tributOrs. after a recent trip TO the
Willys-Overland plant at Toledo. be-
lieves the question of filling the de-
mand is at present beyond solution.
MIR. Bennett declares the coming OF
spring, the fact that the world is
again at peace and tho prominent
part taken by the automobile in war
has made il unusually popular. In
spite of the fact that the Overland
company is practically working full
force every minute Of the time, or
ders continue 10 pile up faster than
cars TO fill them can be secured.
Chalmers. Packard, Hudson, Es-
sex, bort, Maxwell, REQ and in
short almost every line represented
in the city will be harder to get this
year than they are to sell. The point
of saturation In the pleasure car
field is as yet far from reached.
judging from existing conditions. AS
result, it would seem to be the
best policy for the prospective buyer
TO place an order for the car of his
choice at the earliest possible mo-
ment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Motor Department, The News
Times.-Have a 1912 Flanders car
that always had plenty OF power
until recently. When car is stand
ing and throttle advanced engine
picks Up and runs all right, but
when car is running and throttle ad-
vanced car does not pick up the way
it should. Have been told to heat
the air going To carburetor and that
this type of carburetor does not get
enough free air. Have installed an
auxiliary air inlet on manifold. but
this has made only a slight improve
ment. Please advise me. IT.
No engine except one with an up
to-date carburetor viii develop much
power. For one thing. the incom-
ing air should be heated, so lou
would do we'll to apply o hot-air
stove around exhaust manifold and
a pipe from this TO carburctCr. II
this does not improve the trouble.
and you are assured that the COM
preston Is good. then change 20 a
better carburetOr.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Having eliminated ali three
above. there remains the posi-
bility of piston slap or Of some
bearing working loose. Piston
slap occurs mostly in old engines
and cannot be removed without
regrinding cylinders and fitting
new pistons and rings. This
knock is not dangerous. But a
part coming loose may wreck
the engine, so do not expert
ment, but have an expert take
up the search nc this point.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Carbon knock may be mis-
taken for a knock due to over
heating, as it increases in loud
ness on a hill and has another
symptom in common, that Of
causing the engine 20 run after
the switch mas been opened. To
make sure of this trouble re-
move a spark plug or a valve
cap and look into the cylinder.
If the parts are slightly dis
colored there is nothing to fear.
but if there is much carbon it
will be obvious.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Motor Department, The News
Timcs.-What is the simplest way TO
get at the connecting rod hearings
and piston rings of n 1914 model B.
- Buick engine? VIII il be neces-
sary to remove the valves in order
TO grind them? This engine is
equipped with Marvel carburetor
and when the car exceeds so miles
an hour the engine begins TO miss
but runs well otherwise and has
plenty OF power. There seems to he
no leaks in the inlet manifold. What
kind OF an adjustment should be
made to overcome this trouble.
X. W.
Both crank case and cylinder must
be removed in order TO get at the
piston rings and bearings. The
valves must be removed for grind
ing. Give ii a little richer mixture
Motor Department. The News
Times.-What do you advise regard
ing the use OF the so-calIed "gaso-
line patches?" Are they reliable ,
Can they be applied by any one
without special instructions? please
give detailed directions for applying
same. p =
These are called gasoline patch
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

A spark knock occurs only
when the engine is pulling
against heavy load, as on a hill.
If the knock disappears when
the spark is retarded and comes
on again when the spark is ad-
vanced, it is evident that excess
carbon is the trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

A knock due 10 overheating
Will also be noticed on a hill,
but it also occurs on level roads.
AS it is always accompanied by
steam from the radiator, it is
not difficult to identify.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
HELPFUL HINTS.

Ability 10 tell one knock from
another forms an important
part in the education of the
motorist. They may be CLASH
fed under the four general
heads following:- too far
advanced. overheating. carbon IN
cylinder head, and loose or worn
parts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Mrs. W. A. Sarle, harp teacher.
South Bend Conservatory of Music.
Advt. 13S10-23
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Motor Department, The News
Times find my engine carbon
ICES very often. Please tell me what
causes II and how to prevent it from
forming. r. w.
Carbon is caused by rich mixture.
excess of oil poor grade of oil, etc.
Running engine idle for an hour or
two will also cause it. Scored cyl
inders or imperfect rings will al
low oil to be sucked up on the in
let stroke and so carbonize the cyl
inders To prevent it from accumu-
lating have engine hot and pour
small quantity of kerosene into each
cylinder and let stand over night. Do
this once a week. The kerosene
vapor attacks the carbon, softening
it so that it will burn up. Another
way is TO pour a little water in
auxiliary air valve or air inlet of
carburetor with engine running
There is no way to eliminate it al
together.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
Road Building

goggles must be relied on to protect
the eyes.
Even the airplane engine and the
automobile engine were by no means
identical. True, both should be light
and compact. but in many other re-
spects they differed, because many
things have 10 be sacrificed 10 adapt
the airplane engine to its difficult
task. This engine is necessarily built
so light, that the cost Of material
and labor per horsepower are con-
siderably greater than in the case Of
the automobile engine when. after
all. weight is OF less importance than
first cost. To reduce weight, alumni
mum is extensively used in airplane
engines. and if the price OF this
metal declines sufficiently it viii be
applied extensively in automobile en-
gines. Another means Of saving
weight is to use steel cylinders for
airplane engines, but this construc-
ton makes it necessary to have the
valves in the head, and the resulting
valve gear is too noisy for use in a
car.
Means Better Engines.
II is we'll known that first cost has
been largely overlooked in war air
plane engine design. where there
was any military advantage to be
gained by so doing. In automobile
engines the cost of materials must be
carefully watched. and all parts must
be built amply strong TO Withstand
wear and tear on the road. A care
full comparison OF the two types of
machines leads 20 the conclusion
that the requirements differ widely.
To secure the best possible results II
will therefore be necessary 20 study
and develop each type by itself and
adapt each to its particular teld.
The manufacture OF airPlane en-
gines has however, brClght about n
higher grade Of workmanship. which
may well react favorabiy on automo-
bile construction.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

The Ford Factory has not
yet reached normal production.
1t will take some time, after
being entirely given over to
war work. We are getting a
few cars right along, and sug-
geSt that you leave your order
with us as soon as possible and
we will deliver as soon as pos
Sible. Runabout, $500: Tour
ing Car, $525; Coupe, $3.50:
Sedan, $775; One Ton Truck
Chassis, $3.50. These prices
f. o. b. Detroit. Don't forget
the service we give in our
shops, genuine Ford Parts, Ford
skill and Ford prices.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

new tires, since they heat up the
tube and shoe, but in your case they
may be of service They undoubted-
ly reduce the danger of puncture.
You might have the old shoes re-
treaded, but this would not be ad-
visable if the plies of fabric have
started TO separate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

The Essex was introduced without an
elaborate advertising campaign. It's makers
were confident it would win popularity by
it's performance and appearance. They
wanted the car to speak for itself. They
wanted the public to be its advertisers.
So eloquently has the car spoken that
the number of Essex owners promises to be
limited only by the production capacity of
the factory The years only new Car has
won such enthusiastic admirers that we re-
sist the northumberland make claims
for it. Whatever we said would of necessity
be overshadowed by the praise of those who
have seen the car tested.
We want you to have an actual demon
stration. We know that you will recognize
in the Essex distinctively new type of car.
We are sure you will appreciate the
:: :. ]. ]. !
beauty, comfort, riding quail -
ties, endurance and refinement ~
that usually mark the costly car, 49,
combined with the ightness and ~
economy Of the inexpensive one.
Reports from the factory In IlE
dicate that production can not
keep pace with demand. Those ~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Motor Department. The News
Times.-My engine seems TO run
pretty we'll except when it is pull
ing or picking up speed. at which
time it develops a knock in one cyl
inder. / took il down and frightened
all the connecting rod bearings, but
not the main bearings. as they SEEM
ed tight enough. The knock is more
noticeable when the spark IS adj
vanced. Do you think it can be
worn wrist pin? If so, would II not
knock all the time? Is there any
way of telling in which cylinder the
knock Is located. L. p.
1t is probably due to piston slap
caused by one or more worn pistons.
This causes a knock which can only
be removed by regrinding cylinders
and refitting new and larger pistons
and rings. To determine which cyl
Under. take a piece of drill rod and
rest against each cylinder in turn
holding the other end Of rod be-
tween the teeth, with ears covered
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Motor Department. The News
Times.-My tires are beginning to
wear through the tread, but have not
worn through the fabric yet. Would
1t be advisable to use interliners in
stead of buying new tires? Do they
really prevent punctures? Is there
anything else you can advise?
J. p
Interliners are not advisable in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Motor Department, The News
Times.-How may I find out IL my
muffler is clogged? My engine has
not been developing much power re-
Gently, but nothing else seems to be
out OF order. I am told that my
muffler may be clogged. but I do not
know how to find out if it is or not.
G.. K.
II the engine runs much more
quietly than before and does not res
pond readily TO the throttle the muf-
fer may be clogged. If you have a
muffler cut-out try car on a hill. If
car speeds up when muller is cut
out and slows down when cut in the
muffler is clogged. II you have no
cut-out the muffler must be re-
moved. If any holes are clogged
ream out with three cornered file.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Motor Department, The News
Times.-Thanking you in advance.
would like to know how to take
end play out OF my crank shaft.
A. Y.
AS the bushings are badly worn
the only thing TO do is to replace
them with new ones properly fitted
This will require blueing and scrap
ing-a delicate job which only an
expert should undertake.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
Meets Every Demand

Let US prove to your satisfaction that the
Essex, at moderate price, has none Of the
shortcomings and limitations common with
inexpensive cars. Learn why others love TO
ride in it and marvel at its grace and me-
chanical merit. See for yourself why It's
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

it has won unprecedented pOpu-
larity with both men and wo-
men. You will see that it meets
every exacting demand Of youth
for smartness and hexibility;
that it gratihe5 TIE desire of
matI1fityfor ccmfort, refinement
and reliability.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-07-15
Bathing Suits

The swimming season is at its
height. Get plenty of fun out of il
while you can. New delightful bath
bathing suit styles in fine wool jer-
sey, cotton OF wool yarn. Bright
colors and many cunning combina-
tions. Pocketed, belted and sashed.
and other effects. just now we have
a complete northumberland for
clearance 1919 less than regular
prices.
Bathing Caps to match all suits.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-04-11
SENATOR JOHNSON SAYS
TIME NOW FOR ACTION

Washington, April 4.-Senator Hi
ram w. Johnson, of California, in a
statement today, called on the Ameri-
can people to wake up"
The senator declared it is time to
get back to the idea that it is re
spectacle to be American" lie de-
plored the tendency to forsake the
settlement of American problems and
TO put them aside for world dreams.
Lets be Americans again" is the
clarion cry in Senator Johnsons APP
peal to the people.
The senator referred to the absense
in Europe of the President, the secre-
tary of state, the secretary of the ma
Wy and the prospective departure of
the secretary of war. He used this
phrase in commenting on the anoma-
lous situation in which the nation
now finds itself:
Under Foreign Influence.
"Our committing government how
ers around European capitals, bask-
ing in the sunlight of foreign edula-
ton.
Senator Johnson said that in Cali
fornia the bean and barley growers
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-04-11
HOW CAN YOU TELL YOUR
FAvORlTE TOBACCO?
As Plain as the Nose on Your
FaCe-JuSt Smell II

Smokers do not have to put tobacco
in their pipes b fiad out II they like it
They can Just rub the tobacco between
the palms OF their hands and smell il
The nose Is an infallible guide TO smok
ing enjoyment.
All smoking tobaccOs employ SOM
favoring ito improve the favour ant
burning qualities Of the leaves, 3.
quote the Encyclopedia Britannica
Naturally, there is considerable differ
ence in the kind of flavorings used, anS
the nose quickly detects this difference
TUXEDO Tobacco uses the pIrest
most wholesome, and delicious 81 al
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. And the almos
universal Hiking for chocolate in a grea
measure explains the widespread popu
larity of TUXEDO Tobacco.
Carefully aged. old Burley [ Accc
plus a dash OF pure chocola' give
TUXEDO Tobacco a pure i,agranc
your nose cGl quickly distinguish fror
any other tobacco. Try it and SCI
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-04-11

fact is that these divisions are not
distinctly marked and there are many
places where two or more races have
conflicting claims. The question OF
the new Poland is one of those that
is delaying peace now. President
Wilson laid It down that Poland must
have an outlet to the sea, but the only
way this can be gained is by taking
territory from Germany. The latest
proposition is to give the Poles cor
ridor so miles wide leading north to
the Baltic sea, along the valley of the
Vistula. This would give to Poland
the important German port OF
Dsnzig. Moreover. It would sepa-
rate East Prussia from Germany. 1t
Is likely that this is just what the al
lies are planning for, hut naturally
Germany doesn't like to be carved up
that way 1t was in this providence
of East Prussia that the Hohenzol-
lern Huns originated, and it would
be fitting punishment to have the
province Topped off.
Premier Paderewski. of Poland,
gives warning that there will be no
peace unless the allies erect power
full Poland which will stand as a bar
rier to prevent the Huns from ex-
plotting the endless supply of labor
and raw materials of Russia II
Germany once taps these resources
she will still win victory in peace
even though she lost in the war, he
saws. for she will have at her COM
mand the cheap labor Of Russia and
China and she will thus dominate
the world. since the highly paid la
Dor Of America and other allied coun-
tries will not be able to compete with
her"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-04-11
MARK YANK GRAVES
Resting Place OF Fallen Heroes
Being Registered.

Four thousand men Of the a r. F.
are now engaged in the registration
of and search for the graves of Amer
leans who died in battle
The work of seeking the resting
places of American heroes Is being
undertaken by the section of graves
registrations which is directing its eff
forts so as to be able to designate the
grave of every American should Con-
gress authorize the return of the
bodies of the fallen.
Tireless seeking for Identification
tags marks the daily task of the men
OF the graves registration section.
They set out on their solemn mission
equipped with pick, shovel and gas
mask. Sometimes they pry down in
to the ground for the identity of the
dead warrior, sometimes they ferret
into the recesses of discarded dug
outs and sometimes they clear away
the brush of the forest to find some
trace of the victims of battle
Each cemetery where Americans
have been buried is fully plotted on
maps. The graves registration sery
ice Is now extending every energy To
complete the burying, marking, re-
cording and classifying of the heroic
Americans.