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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
MAXWELL STATION
ON w. DIVISION ST,

Owing 10 the increased number OF
Maxwell cars in South Bend and St
Joseph county and the need for
larger showrooms. J. w. Nikart,
local Maxwell distributor. has opened
n new service station at 1925 w
Division -. and his present quarters
at 132-1@4 F.. Colfax av. will be
used exclusively as saleS~ooms. G.
A. Brown has been appointed man
ager OF the new service station.
Before formally opening his new
shOwroOms, Mr. Nikart plans 10
make extensive improvements. The
building will be re-decOTated in the
interior 20 make it one of the most
attractive automobile salesrooms in
the city
All Maxwell owners viii be given
service on their cars at the new
station and in addition general
garage and electrical work viii be
done there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
TRUCKS ON DOCKS
CUT CONGESTION
Only Tenth Number of We.
hiCIeS Required if Horses
Are Supplanted.

An authority on marine freight
that if all horse transportation al
our docks should be displaced by
motor trucks, the number OF vehicles
required TO carry the same daily
tonnage would be One-tenth the
number used at present.
The congestion at our ports and
the antiouated methods Of handling
freight on outgoing and incoming
vessels have long been a matter for
general criticism without in the
least abating the cause for that
criticism.
At least one OF the factors that
would relieve this congestion, &C
cOrding TO NJ. L. Pulcher. vice
president and general manager of
the Federal Motor Truck Co, De-
troit. would be the more general use
trucks and the elimination of the
horse, as the two absolutely do not
mix. and facilities at the ports must
be built for one OF the other
TT is a well known fact" de-
clared Mr.. Pulcher, thdl motor
truck costs considerably more to
operate than "a horse dray. But since
the truck is capable Of carrying ter
times the daily tonnage, the cost is
proportionally lower compared with
the service rendered.
The average dray probably hauls
a load of four tons and makes about
two round trips. The daily tonnage
delivered may be about ten tons.
Motor trucks rented in New York on
a 5O-mile-per-d basis with aver
age hauls of four miles, will make
II loads day easily. A FIVE mile
an hour speed is necessary going 10
miles a day. In such a days work
a truck could deliver 10 tons. with
return loads Thus an estimate Of
so tons a day is Conservative"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
NEWS OF THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY +

joints. shafts and gears, between
the wheel and motor. A little play
at each connection. when added to-
gether. amounts 20 considerable. II
Is hardly economical or advisable to
replace all these parts in order TO
eliminate all OF the accumulated
lost motion. In new cars the ac-
cumulated amount OF play allowed
approximates one inch as measured
on the tire. In some instances II T.
as much as two inches. II is pos
sible that you will find the major
portion Of this lost motion at one or
two points where, II adjustments
or requirements are made. the
amount OF lost motion may be con-
siderably reduced.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
CLAIM WORLD RECORD
IN SELLING NEW TRUCK

The sales orgariza ton of the Odds
mobile company claims the world $
record fer selling a new truck. the
retail dealers having disposed of
5000 light duty trucks during 1919.
the first year that this vehicle was
produced r. Z. COrtright Of the
Oldsmobile Sales Co. South Bend
dealers. was one OF the numerous
Oldsmobile dealers throughout the
country who made this record pos
sible.
While Oldsmobile passenger cars
have been on the market for %
years, the company had never pro-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

Motor Department The News
Times have a Mitchell &C. Ju-
uior 1917. IL Will run all right up
60 % miles an hour: then it begins
90 miss. II Will run as slow as one
and one-half miles an hour. then
pick right up 20 %; then IL goes to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

Motor Department. The News
Times would be interested to
know the advantage obtained from
using an aluminium crank case.
am having made a small engine for
my own use. and am told that cast
iron will do as well. Would Ike
some information about this.
READER.
Would suggest that you use an
aluminium alloy, even at an increase
in cost since this undoubtedly will
prove more satisfactory for your
purpose. This should answer your
purpose well. You can also use
manganese bronze, which has a
greater tensile strength. but is more
expensive. a cast iron case must
be heavy in order to afford the nee
essary strength. In automobile con
struction il is necessary TO eliminate
weight as much as possible, hence
the use OF aluminium.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
Motor Cars
MOTORISTS PROBLEMS
Solved for Readers of
The News-TimeS
By William II. Stepart, Jr.

missing II has a Rayfeld carbure-
tor. which seems 20 be all right.
Could it be in the ignition system?
Points seem 20 be all right. Could
II be a weak spring in the breaker
box causing the points not TO make
good contact at high speed? Or
could be it be a weak coil? Valve
timing checks. Could you suggest
what the trouble may be that is
CO Using the engine 70 miss? 1t
never misses on any certain cylin-
der-sometimes one cylinder. then
two or three. - G. Med.
Would suggest a thorough insp &C
ton and cleaning Of the fuel sys-
tenn. Perhaps one of the gasoline
strainers is partially clogged and
does not permit a sufficient flow Of
gasoline at higher engine speed. II
you have the vacuum system be
sure that il IS clean and working
properly. From what you have
stated it appears that the ignition
Is not at fault.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

Motor Department. The News
Tines have a Dodge car. the
regular tire equipment for which is
32x3 1-2. Would it be practical and
economical TO use 34x4 ID castings ?
1 have been advised that il would be
wise 10 use 33x4. but that the 4 IL
inch casing is too large. OF course,
the 4 ID inch would be very ex-
pensive. considering the first cost.
but / think il would be be easier
riding than the inch and give as
much more mileage proportionately
as the 4 inch would, over the s IL
inch. Would the 4 ID inch casing
stay on the rim of this car as well
as the 1-2 inch? II. II.
You may use to advantage the
oversize 33x4 tire. but you cannO'
use a larger tire without changing
the rims. II would not be advisable
TO use 1-2 inch tires on your car.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

Drape tire chains over the
top OF the tire with the hooks
toward the rear. Then tighten
as much as possible with the
hand. Also see that clamps
snap tight. Careful installa-
ton will avoid loss of the
chain and less tire wear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

AS . general rule grease cups
are not given the intelligent
care they should receive. For
instance. grease cups under the
engine hood and in q fairly
warm place require an occa-
sionaI twist. for the heat keeps
the grease fairly soft and it is
drawn into the bearings by the
rotation of the shafts. Grease
cups which are outside. how
ever. whore the air keeps the
grease almost solid. require
frequent attention.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

duced a truck until last year. Dur
ing its first year on the market it
was put into use in 16S lines of bust
ness. Oldsmobile trucks are being
used i'm number Of different kinds
of business in South Bend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

Motor Department, The News
Times.-On my car l lacked up on
wheel and after placing the gear IT
mesh turned the wheel to ascer-
tain the amount Of backlash or play
clear through to the motor. as meas
ured on the tire. I found it 10 be
a fraction less than one-eighth turn
OF the wheel. Two experienced me-
chanicians looking on informed me
that the car had very little play or
backlash, not more than any sec
ond hand car and not more than
some new cars had. and would not
suffer any damage from what back
lash the car had. I would be glad
10 have your opinion in the matte
and if the backlash may be rem.
edied. X. VI.
It is not possible to eliminate all
OF the backlash, as measured on the
tire While there ma ybe sufficient
baCklash TO permit one-eighth turn
OF the wheel. this does not indicate
that immediate repairs are neccs
sary. After a car has been run
few thousand miles there is bound
to be more or less lost motion de-
velop in the various universal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

In order TO get best service
out Of the spring bolts on your
new car il is advisable To turn
grease cups down every time
you take the car out. If these
spring bolts are neglected eX-
ce2sive wear will result.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

etNNAa ANl ftAA NtAANAAAf a AH aNNWN~
Times.-A car IS running down hill.
say five percent grade. at Is miles
an hour. the throttle closed 70 idl-
ing position and the switch on. Oc-
casionally small explosions in the
~nunler are heard. Why IS this?
10 such explosions were heard un-
der other conditions on a 40-mile
run yesterday. and even under the
above conditions they were irregu-
lar and infrequent. say once about
every zoo yards. Please explain.
+. w
When the car f. running down
hill with the throttle closed and the
clutch engaged so that the motor IS
forced 90 turn over faster than IL
would ordinarily when idling the
cylinders are not properly filled
with the right explosive mixture. AS
a result there is mishring and live
gas escapes into exhaust system.
This live gas IN the exhaust pipe and
muller is ignited by the occasional
firing OF the cylinders.
Motor Department, The News.
Times.-<indly explain in detail
which is, in your opinion, the best
way 10 Ill a small hole between the
cylinder and the water Jacket and
below the lowest point Of piston
travel H F.
II is best to have the defective
part welded. You might try clean
ing the spot thoroughly and using
''smooth-on" cement. This has often
been used TO advantage TO repair
very small leaks.
Motor Department. The News
Times.--We have a four-cylinder
truck equipped with a Dixie mag
>.eto. The platinum points OF the
breaker need replacing every two or
three months. The driver is par
ticular TO keep the gaps at the prop
or distance How long should plati-
mum points last? NJ. X
With average use platinum points
should last a year or more. The
condenser IL probably broken down
in your ignition system. and this
causes the points TO burn off rap
idly. Would suggest that you take
the magnetic back TO its maker for
a thorough inspection and test.
Motor Department, The News
Times.-Through your motorist
problem columns kindly explain the
proper kind OF lubricant to use to
stop squeak in springs. 7 intend TO
take the springs apart and sandpa-
per the rust from the leaves. Would
lubricating them cause too much
spring action or should this be de-
sired d. /.
Mix flake graphite and oil to-
ether until thick paste is formed.
- this between the spring leaves.
There Is no danger OF obtaining too
much spring action. Rigid springs
are quite undesirable
Motor Department. The News
Times.-Win YOU tell me what is
meant by fixed nozzle carburetor?
NJ w.
Some carburetors have n valve by
which it is possible 20 change the
gasoline enters the mixing chamber
at the top OF the spray nozzle. a
fixed nozzle carburetor has no such
adjustment and in order 10 change
the nature OF the mixture the
amount OF air entering the carbure-
Tor must be regulated. Cutting
down on the air Will increase the
vacuum and cause the mixture to
bc richer. BY allowing more air 10
enter the mixture Will be leaner.
Motor Department The News
Times have a Mitchell 80" Ju-
uior 1917. IL will run all right up
60 % miles an hour: then il begins
90 miss II will run as slow as one
and one-half miles an hour. then
pick right up 20 %; then it goes to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01

Don't forget that your stor-
age battery is less efficient in
cold weather. Also that a cold
engine is difficult TO turn over.
Also that gasoline IS hard 20
vaporize. All these make start
ing difficult. Keep your battery
fully charged and prime the
engine with care before at
tempting 10 start.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
HELPFUL HINTS.

II you use alcohol in the
cooling system frequent tests
should be made in order 10 de-
termine the strength OF the
anti-freeze solution. Any good
supply store will furnish you
with the necessary instrument.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-01
RAIL STRIKE ENDS.

ROME. Jan. 31.-The nation
wise strike Of Italian railway work
ers ended late today
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-14
BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA
 YEOMAN

Richard |. Homestead S9S, msets ssooad and fourth Tuesdays at ols Pythian Castle Visiting Arshers ave cordially inv'tec.
 R. ]. RATCifFFE. Forei isn E n 5TINSON. Correaposasas sox i&9s peons Rod 1Ei
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-14
TRUCK COVERS
 1O85 MILES IN
 A. HOUR TEST

A splendid observation of the man. Ter in which the insertion of gum be tween the plies in truck tire treads reduced friction resulting from hard usage, was made during recent truck test run on the Indianapolis motor speedway
 Experts from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio, wit messed the test run which was made by Duplex Truck to study the eff feet of the punishment to the Fire stone Tires with which the machine was equipped.
 The truck employed in the test run tore around the speedway at an aver Iage rate of 39 miles an hour for con |tinuous 24-hour period The machine itself weighed 4300 pounds and car ried $500 pound load During the uninterrupted drive it covered 935 miles. to which might be added 150 miles in preliminary tests, or a total of 1885 miles, and at the conclusion of it's performance, without stopping roared over one lap of the track in 8 minutes 26 2-5 seconds, a speed of 44.5 miles per hour.
 The average weight on each tire was 1870 pounds for the front and 2562 on the rear. In order to reduce the liability of heat generation to Q minimum, the tires were inflated to 100 pound pressure. The slight tenn porary increase indicated not only the value of gum between tread plies, but showed also that higher pressures than ordinarily recommended are an laid ill preventing heat generation.
 The appearance of the tires at the finish of the gruelling run was entire ly satisfactory. The 35X5 Ribbed Fire stone Pneumatic Giant Cords showed the same type of wear as is noted on racing tires, the cross wear at an angle with the tread caused by the turning of corners in the same direc- tion- There was no indication what ever of wear on the 3Sx7 Nonskid rear tires, which might easily have been cleaned up and returned to stock.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-14
BY J. H. DUckWoRTH, N. E. A. Staff Correspond-nt


 LONDON, Nov. 12-"Onkie" is the most talked of dog in England. "On' kie" is terrier into whose parent age it is perhaps not fair to inquire too colsely To be brutally frank, he is only a mutt, but a friendly, loyal and faithful chum of all the kids in his neighborhood.
 "Onkie' has been sentenced to death at the Surrey Sessions as "a danger to the public" and his mis- tress nas appealed to Queen Mary and to Queen Alexandra to ask them to intercede on his behalf
 Was Bit Boisterous
 'Onkie" was in the habit of bois- terously jumping over the back fence and knocking down little chil- dren; the bigger children could withstand his enthusiastic onslaughts Somebody who didn't like "Onkie' complained He was haled before the police court Scores of boys and girls, his pals, were witnesses as to his good character. In court they pulled his stubby tail and poked their fingers in his eyes and "Onkie's" only response was a friendly wiggle. Yet the magistrate decided to send
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-14
Cured His Rupture

I was bady ruptured while lifting trunk several years ago. Doctors said my only hope of cure was an operation. Trusses dlu me no good. Finally I got hold of something that quickly and com pletely cured me. Years have passed and the rupture has never returned, although I am doing hard work a carpenter. There was no operation. no lost tune, no trouble. 1 have nothing to sell, but will give full information about how you may find complete cure without operation if you write to me, Eugene NJ. PIIllen, Carpenter, -4O4 c Marcelius Aven
 asquan. N. J. Better cut out this no- tice and show IL to any others who are ruptured-you may save a life or at ieast stop the misery of rupture and the worry and danger of an operation.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-14
Thousands Protest Execution of Purp

the case to the. sessions. Here the judges sentenced him to death. Mrs. Birch, his mistress, appealed. A pc tition praying for pardon signed by over 5000 dog lovers was handed in. But the sentence was confirmed
 Fight Costs $500
 The fight for "Onkie's" life so far has cost $500. Another appeal is new to be carried to the High Court and. if unsuccessful there, the home secretary will be petitioned.
 Mrs. Birch Has been inundated with letters and telegrams of sym, pathy from dog lovers in all parts of England
 "I would rather suffer imprison- ment than that 'Onkie' should be taken from me-" Mrs Birch told a reporter. q have had him since he was little puppy. and since l lost my baby he has been just like a child to me"
 "Onkie" rose to his feet, yawned, and by degrees warmed up into a friendly frclic with a cat on the hearthrug. "They are great friends, said Mrs. Birch, "and eat from the same plate. But 'Onkie,' being a per feet gentleman, always allows Billy to have first choice.'
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-14

The hottest and coldest spots in America are under one roof-in the laboratory of an electrical firm at Schenectady, N. Y.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-14
President Urges
 Flags Be Flown
 Half-Mast Today

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov 13.- President Wilson today issued an exc cutive order directing the flag to be flown at half-mast at all military posts. naval station: and on vessels and buildings of the United States to- morrow as a token of honor to those Americans who lost iheir lives in the great war. It is further suggested that private citizens participate by displaying flags at half-mist from their places of business and homes from sunrise to sunset Sunday
 The Presidents order reads as fol lows.
 T hereby direct that on Sunday, No vember IA, 1920 the Flag of the Uni ted States be displayed at half-mast at all military posts, naval stations, on vessels and on buildings Of the United States as token ofthe Ma tions participation in the memorial services held for the heroic American soldiers. sailors, marines and others who gave their lives to their country in the World War
 In yconsonsnce with the Presidents order. letters have been sent to the mayors of cities of 900 or more pop ulation in the Twelfth Federal Re serve District, by Theodore Hardee, Director of the Government Savings Organization for that District. request ing these mayors to issue proclamat tions calling upon the citizens Of tbeir communities to display our natonal colors at half.mast from all munich pal buildings, business houses, indus trial plants. private homes and other places. The suggestion was also made that commemorative sermons bt preached in pulpits of all denomlna tions ill honor of Americas fallen he roes.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-14

The Arctic fox is brown in sum- mer and white in winter
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-14
Tuberculosis

Dr. Glass has posi- tive proof he is able to cure Tuberculosis hy inhalation. in any climate.
 For 1iIrtrer iEfor- nation. address T. F. GLASS INfIALENT CO. SUITE .i:. MASON BLDG. LOS ANGELES. cALlF- ORNIA.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-14
RHEUMATISM
Remarkable Home Treatment Given by One Who Had 1t


 In the Spring of 1893 I was attack ed by Muscular and Sub-acute Rheu- matism. 1 suffered as only those who have it know. for over three years. I tried remedy after remedy, and doc tor after doctor but such relief as I received was only temporary. Finally l found a treatment that cured me completely. and it has never returned. have given it to number who were terribly afflicted and even bedridden with rheumatism, some Of them 70 to 50 years old, and results Were the same as in my own case.
 l want every sufferer from such forms of rheumatic trouble to try this marvellous healing power. Don't send a cent; simply mail your aname and address and I will send it free to try. After you have used it and it has proven itself to be that long-loolled- for means of getting rid of your rheu- matism. you may send the price of it, one dollar but understand. I do not want your money unless you are per fectly satisfied to send it. Isn't that fair? Why suffer any longer when re- lief is thus offered you. free? Don't delay. Write today.
 Mark IT. Jackson No. 60 G Durston Bldg. Syracuse, N. Y.
 Mir. Jackson is responsible. Above statement true.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-14
Statue of E.x-Kaiser Is ,
 Peddled as Junk at Metz

METZ, Germany. Nov. l3.EThe town council here has peddled the statue of the ex-kaiser as old bronze and with the $15,OOO raised, built two statues for the town squarer One is of the French soldier and the other of the French patriot, Paul Deroulede.
 The worlds largest ruby mining center is in Upper Burma, India.