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Cleveland County herald., 1921-08-18

men of the community. It is their purpose to invite into the organization representatives of all the various business interests, contining the membership rigid ly to one member from each classified industry or business. Each club meets once week at luncheon and discusses matters of mutual interest and assists in the promotion of worthwhile civic enterprises. So strong have the five clubs become in Little Rock that it has been sug- gested that a central council be formed for the purpose of direct ing and co-ordinating their work The endorsement by all five clubs os any project is sufficient to insure its success.
 One of the most popular pieces of currant fiction is the state lment which was recently made in the press to the effect that the Arkansas penitentiary had been taken out of politics. The states pental institution las made and
 broken many governors and oth- CT stat officers connected with
 1t. and from the beginning has figured large in the political af- fairs of Arkansas, and it wi continue to do so until the end of time. Instead of being out of politics, it is deeper in than ever before. It is difficult to de- termine which is the right side of the present controversy. al- though to the casual observer, it would appear that the present Commission is being charged with many things unjustly. It is probable that there is some elements of justice in both sides and that out of it all will come an institution better qualified for its correctional mission. What ever the merits of the contro- versy, it is certain that the pen- itentiary will be very prominent in the next campaign for gover-
Cleveland County herald., 1921-08-18
Rison High School
 Alumni Meet

The Rison High School Alumni Association was organized Friday night at a netting held in the High school auditorium. Every class was represented by the twenty one graduates present.
 The meeting was called to order by Harold Sadler after which Miles Roberts was elected Chair man.
 All of the members expressed themselves in favor of forming an organization and temporary officers were elected as follows: President, Harold Sadler; Vice President. Robert Taylor; oecre- Treasurer, Agness Robert son.
 The following committees were appointed: Bylaws, Robert Fay Tor, Eleanor Chowning, Miles Roberts. To notify absent grad uates of formation of association i Agness Robertson, Rufus Buie, Rachel Fore,
 The association will meet agair September End, when plans vii be made for their first annua meeting.
 The following were, present Eleanor Chowning "A, Mrs. Ara lee Bussey- Thomasson IS, Grace rugwelJ, Agness Robertson IS, Miles Roberts IT, Robert Taylor IS, Ruby McKiney, Willie Has kins, Marguerite McMurtrey, Rachel Fore, Harold Sadler '19, Ollie Galloway. Everette Farrar 20, Cornelia Holmes, Grace Bald win. Eloise Eindsey, Watt Smith Rufus Buie, Reeves Morgan, Tom Reid, Bert Fore '21.
Cleveland County herald., 1921-08-18
EradiCating
 lliiteraCy

One of the fundamental pur- poses of the Forward Education Movement is the eradication of iiiteracy in Arkansas. This is to be accomplished through the Opportunity Schools which are being held in every county in the state under the immediate super vision of the Arkansas llliteracy Commission, of which J. J. Har- rison is Field Director. The Commission is cooperating with the Arkansas Educational Assoc iation and this and other agen- cies for the welfare of the pub- lie schools are being promoted by the Forward Education Move ment.
 While it is not possible to ob- literate illiteracy at once, it has been demonstrated in other states, and to a small extent in systematic manner, The Commission has secured through the Census Bureau at Washing ton a complete list of the 99, 400 adult iliterates of the state with their postohice addresses. These were arranged by counties and each county list referred to the county superintendent of schools The superintendents have called to their assistance volunteer teachers who are conducting Opportunity schools. Nearly
Cleveland County herald., 1921-08-18

1000 teachers have volunteered for this service. Standard cour- ses of study of l2 lessons, de- signed to teach reading and writing primarily, have been provided. At the conclusion of the courses. the teachers will be given certificates of merit, Some of the schools have already started and others will open soon.
 If Arkans as has 30, 900 filter ates in 1930. who will be respon- slble? is the pertinent question propounded by Mir. Harrison who gives the following sugges- tion for those who are to engage in the work:
 1. Do not undertake this work unless you regard it as an opportunity for unselish service.
 2 Use all the tact and judg- ment you possess in urging the attendance of adults.
 Try to enroll a few adults who wish to brush up" on arithme- tic, etc. Il possible get at least one board member to attend. Then work patiently to get every adult who cannot read and write
 4. When you get them enroll ed. use all the teaching ability you have. If you deserve suc- cess, you wiQ have it.
 5, Use the suggestive course of study furnished by the Com mission unless you have a better method.
 6. Use the suggestive course of study furnished by the Com. mission unless you have a better method.
 Whatever method you use, make out your report and sub- init 1t promply.
 7. Every teacher who con- ducts twelve sessions of school for adults will be given a certif- cate of appreciation by the Com mission, but the real reward will be the gratitude of the peo- pie whe are taught.
 It's not the plan, but the man, that counts.
Cleveland County herald., 1921-08-18
Fats Ard leans VIII
 Debate Monday Evening

Next Monday evching there will be an interesting debate giv- en under the auspices of the Civic Club and sponsored by Miss Eleanor Chowning and Mrs. C.. C. MeMurtrey-MaY. The subject will be Resolved that fat per sons get more joy out of life than lean ones". The Affirmative will be; Misses Ophie Kesterson, Mamie McMurtrey, J. s. Thomas and W. E. Galloway. The nega- tive will be; Misses Alice Saarcy, Ruby Mckinney, Dr. F. j. Rob- ertson and Harold Sadler.
Cleveland County herald., 1921-08-18
Casing To.sBe Set
 In Acme Co. Well

Casing will be set in the Acme Oil Company's well in } 1t-!0. which is being drilled by Love Bros, at a depth of 2392 feet, and as there is d splendid show ing of oil the we'll will probably be tested out at this depth. A drill bit has been frozen i'll this well for several days and Some difficulty was encountered on that account, but the casing will be set this week. Judge Lee Niles, president of the Acme Oil Company visited the well list week, and an experienced geolo- gist is constantly on the grounds.
 J. D. Newton, of the Success drilling Company, who has charge of the Elliott we'll in 34-8-l0 is in Eldorado this week in conference with officers of the Big Six drill ing company to make, arrange ments for a larger drilling rig for his well, and expects to begin drilling again as aoon as this machinery arrives.
Cleveland County herald., 1921-08-18
Blr2 ain Sales Day
 Attracts Crowd

The B4rPaln Sales Day last Saturday was attended by large
 Towd from over the county, and
 eqat tdless of the fact that thf
 )'ans of intertainment wer [
 awrv. very pleasant and prof. able day was spent. The At torney General, who was to de- liver the principal aldress of the Jay had to cancel his engagemer on account of pressing official duties. The band failed to play on account of not being able to secure a leader for the day.
 The Chamber of Commerce, re- the benefits to both mer- chants and consumers from these special sales days have endorsed the movement to have a Sales Day on the First Saturday of each month. The next will be held on Saturday, September the 3rd. and plans are already being made to make the day successful and attractive both socially and financially and a large crowd of visitors are expected on this day.
Cleveland County herald., 1921-08-18
Compliments
 County Offieegs
Judge Butler Finds Conditions of Bradley County Best In His Circuit
 Jurors Are fa;d In Cash.

Circuit Court adjourned late Friday of last week after having disposed of g. cases in five days.
 The grand jury adjourned earlier in the day returning l7 true bills. In dlseharging the grand and petit jurors the court informed chem that by calling upon the county Treasurer they would re- ceive their per diem in currency. In commenting on this unusual occurrence, the court told the iur- ors that Bradley County was Tn better shape than any of the six counties composing his judicial distric and of two others which he had knowledge of. He said while do not know as to your tax Assessor and Treasurer, 1 know that your county Judge, county Clerk, Sheriff and Circuit Clerk are rendering to the tax payers efficient service; and that these officers have made possible that you receive cash for your service' He also told the jurors that they have scrapped the old worn out methods of conducting the affairs of the county and had substituted modern methods which gets results, that I have before me a docket which alone saves the time of the court and many dollars. This docket is a departure from the old method: it gives me all the information of the pending cause and 1 am able at a glance to make my announce ment. :"
 We feel sure that these officers feel much flattered from the compliment paid them by such an authority.
 Upon request we were furnish. led the total expenses of August term as follows. to wit:
 Grand jury $280.20 Petit jury -----------2- 398 40 Jury commissioners rs----u II. 00 Grand jury witnesses 80 Court Stenographer ---. 200.OOi Prosecuting Attorney 5000 Sheriff fees------------ 97.30 Circuit Clerk Fees 28.45 Witness fees 300
 Total $l139 65
Cleveland County herald., 1921-08-18
State Capital
 News Letter

The first electrical kitchen of any magnitude in the state of Arkansas is that connected with the dining room of the new Un- ion Stion in Little Rock. Every stove. broiler and heater in this kitchen is electrically connected. making it the most modern cock ing establishment in the state. The opening of the Union Station was delayed few days in order that this equipment be properly installed. The restaurant oe- cubies a much larger space in the new building than 1t did in the old one. The,passenger de- partment of the Misssuri Pacific is sponsor for the dining room service in the station which in- sures excellent service to the travelling puplic.
 Results are already being ac- complished by the Arkansas Ad, vancement Association and a number of publications with nat ional circulation will in a short time be offering their readers considerable information on Ark ansas. Fne of these stories will appear in a magazine devoted to outdoor sports. It will show scenes of White river and be the log of a cruise down the river from head waters to Batesville. A magazine devoted to travel will contain a story on scienie routes of Arkansas and go a bit into detail concerning the condi- tion of Arkansas highways.
 Several former Arkansans who now rank high in the literary world are preparing Arkansas stories which will be offered by them to magazines which now handle their productions. There is in preparation 2 card showing twenty reasons why the citizens of Arkansas are proud of the state. This is being prepared by newspaper writers assisted by several state departments. It will be distributed with the buttons upon which is the ir- scription, T Am Proud of Ak ansas." :"
 The luncheon club idea, which is sweeping the United States like contagion, has struck Lit tie Rock full force. It began a few years ago with the Rotary Club as the original and now there are five organizations in the city of a similar character. These are the Rotary Club, the Kawanies, the Civitan, the Lions and tbe Co-operators Club. All are. based upon upon similar principles and method. They are designed primarily to pro- mote greater spirit of fellow ship, of brotherhood and of CO., operation among the business
Cleveland County herald., 1921-08-18

nor and that it will be one of the principal issues with which Gov ernor McRae will go before the people for a second term. Gov ernor McRae has some very de- cided opinions on the subject and will not hesitate to make them known in language that cannot be misunderstood.
The Washington times., 1921-12-25
Responsible for Millions of DOL
lars Loss Through Repair Bills,
Wasted Time, Fuel, and Oil.
BY ALEXANDER JOHNSON.
Editor of Motor.

Editor OF Motor.
1.-THE average automobile owner is
so lacking in knowledge concerning
the details of his engine and the
average repairman so incompentent.
that this nation loses many millions
of dollars in engine repair bills, vast
ed fuel and oil, and time lost.
The least understood repair and
maintenance operations center about
the cylinders, pistons with their pins
and rings.
An engine when shipped from the
factory runs just so long and then
certain parts become worn, but when
ever there are two parts rubbing
against each other 1t is hard to tell
simply by looking at them. which one
has taken the most wear and just how
much. In the case of an engine CYL
inder and piston one must have some
understanding of how these parts are
made and how they opearte to under
stand why certain operations are per-
formed later on, why and when new
piston rings are necessary, why CYL
inders need regrinding, and why a
really competent shop must do the
work.
The cylinders are made generally Of
cast iron and have a highly accurate
bore. that is one that measures with
in .OOO5 inch of the specified diameter.
Working up and down in this cylin
der is a piston casually made OF cast
from to which the connecting rod Is
attached be means of a so-called pin.
The piston has groves in 1t and these
The Washington times., 1921-12-25

sents a reduction of As per cent
from the price of 1920. In respect
to batteries for popular makes OF
cars, the prices are materially be-
low the standard prices of 1917,
which was before the high price
market set in.
One light car model which in 1917
had a standard list price OF $27.S6,
appears in the new Prest-O-Lite
scale of prices at the "trade-in"
price of 1890.
Other specimens of the reduction
are batteries for Buick, Chandler and
similar cars at s2465. and for Max.
well. Dodge and Franklin at $3.50,
This latter battery a year ago sold
at 1910.
Undoubtedly the most important
features Of the reduction are the
extent of II and it's permanancy
The fact that the cut was not made
upon special types and discontinued
types was significant. On the other
hand. it affected, in a systematic
fashion. the entire line of batteries
from top to bottom.
This can be taken to mean that
the high levels of the past have been
definitely and permanently RELOCATED
to the past, and the new prices
are standard.
The Washington times., 1921-12-25

grooves accept rings which pack the
piston and expand against the cylin-
der wall.
The piston without the rings is
made somewhat smaller than the
cylinder, so that when the piston
gets hot from being in contact with
the burning gases in the cylinder.
in 3-inch cylinder the piston might
be made .003-inch smaller the top,
where 1t gets very hot, am .002-inch
smaller at the bottom, or skirt, where
the heat is not so great.
This difference In diameter is call
ed the piston clearance and varies
in different engines. The space. or
clearance, between the piston and
cylinder is taken up by an oil film.
But such a piston alone would be
loose in the cylinder and could not
create a good vacuum above Il.
Therefore, the piston rings are used.
These are springy pieces of cast irC.I
which are snapped into the grooves
and which expand outward against
the cylinder wall. 1t is the rings
which do most of the rubbing against
the cylinder, because upon them lie
ponds the work Of making a gas
tight joint.
The Washington times., 1921-12-25

extend all the way up nor all the way
down the cylinder. This means thai
Tor short distance at the top and foi
"a short distance at the bottom OF the
cylinder there is a portion not worr
al all, never touched by the pistor
. ings and therefore not worn like thA
ring travel.
Into such aIcylinder you cannc
even insert an oversize piston ring
You have to first regrind or rebort
the cylinder at the ends at least, &C
that the ends will be large enough &c
admit the larger ring. But such Q
practice il not advised.
II rings of the regular size are put
into the worn cylinders they will do
little good for a good ring cannot shape
itself to an ovel bar, nor can II &C
oommodate the score marks
The Washington times., 1921-12-25

III perfect fabrication of cylinder
wall and piston were maintained the
engine would run for a long time be-
fore any appreciable wear would take
place, but owing to various factors
this fabrication is not by any means
perfect, with the result that after
10000 miles, $1,000 or even 10000
miles the cylinders may become worn
oval, the rings badly worn, so thew
no longer make a gastight joint, the
pins may become loose and knocf.
or the cylinder wall may become
scored, cut or burned.
Some of the factors contributing
to these conditions are: Poor manu-
facture to begin with, bad fitting OF
pistons and rings. misalignmcnt OF
these parts in the cylinder, excessive
use of the choke, which causes raw
fuel to wash away the oil on tho
cylinder wall and piston; poor mate
rails, insufficient or impaired lubr''
cation or natural wear. When these
conditions exist the owner knows Il
because the engine does not develop
it's usual power: IL uses larger
amount of fuel and oil; it carbonizrs
rapidly; may misfire a lot by con
tinually fouling the spark pulgs; il
is hard to start: IL may smoke more
than usual; IT is noisy, etc.
What happens?
The ownor takes the car TO re
pair show. He may be told that the
engine needs oversize rings. and that
these rings alone will stop the trou
bile. He may be told that new pis
tons, rings and pins will absolutely
cure the trouble. or he may simply
The Washington times., 1921-12-25
PREST-O-L|TE CUTS
ALL BATTERY PRICES
S'ashing Reductions Bring EIec-
trical Equipment to Pre-
War Levels.

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-What is
generally taken as genuine return
70 prices "as they used to be" has
peen reached in the automobile
battery trade with the announcement
OF the 1922 price list of The Presto
Lite Company, Inc.
me new prices set In this pro-
nounced reduction are such as have
not been seen in years, The entire
list OF batteries underwent a revis-
ION In price as drastic in some In
stances at 81 per cent below 1921
prices.
The new prices in one case repre-
The Washington times., 1921-12-25
[A IlEaVlY SCORED cYL!NpERl

a micrometer.
In the first place the cylinders may
be badly worn, which if so, cannot be
corrected by installing new rings.
Secondly, IL the cylinders are worn,
larger rings cannot be installed, as
simple as il might seem to do this.
II is physically impossible to put
larger rings into a cylinder naturally
worn oval or even uniformly larger,
because wear only takes place in the
ing travel and that travel does no.
The Washington times., 1921-12-25

The Lee Tire Sales Company has opened sales and
service departments at 1900 Fourteenth street. in the
quarters formerly occupied by the factory branch of the
Lee Tire and Rubber Company of New York. and will han
die the Lee regular cord and fabric and Lee puncture
proof cord and fabric tires there Joseph Hurley
ident of the company is well known in Washington Gov
eminent and business circles is president of the City EN-
ployes Association a member of the Washington Cham
Der of Commerce and other civic organizations A. L. Hur
ley secretary and of The company and Charles
Tickling is manager.
The Washington times., 1921-12-25
FRENCH AIR LINES CARRY
S525,OOO CARGO IN YEAR

1t is reported that civilian air lines
in France imported more than $40o.a
900 worth of goods during the third
quarter of the present year and ex.
ported goods valued at more than
s125.OO0. The French Commercial
Air Company, one of the most I'm.
portant lines in operation, carried
6.697 passengers in 4,42S flights.
The Washington times., 1921-12-25
CAREFUL DRIVERS CLUB
is FEATURE IN SEATTLE

Seattle, Wash. has Careful
Drivers Club" and every membsT
0rries a metal plate on the rear OF
his car. similar to the license plate
inscribed: Lets drive carefully"
The club has a membership of sew.
eral thousand and every member moi
only pedges himself to drive with
care, but to see that traffic laws are
obeyed by the motorists.
The Washington times., 1921-12-25
A Cause of Skidding.

A car which does not have both
front and rear wheels In line Will not
efficiently hold the road In wei
weather especially when the brakes,
are applied.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Hooks And Jabs
By CHICK CREATION.

By his four round knockout over Terry Miller at the Armory A. A. of Jersey City, last week, Willie Burns, crack Skeeter bantamweight, has earned the right to meet Young Ma ruka on the next A. & A. card. Terry Miller had recently boxed Frankie Jerome twelve rounds, and although Jerome was awarded the verdict, the concensus of opinion was that Miller should have received the decision or at least a draw.
 Teddy Russell. the hard hitting Norwich middleweight, writes that he is anxious for a crack at Jack De- fancy. RusselIs kayo. of Pat Bishop in three rounds would indicate that he would give Delaney a stiff argu- ment.
 Next Monday night at the Star Sporting club. Gene Tunney, the A. E. F. heavyweight, who has been in- active for several months due to a broken hand, will swing into action against Whitey Allen in the star bout of twelve seconds. Augie Rather, who stopped Italian Joe Cans a few days ago, will mingle with K. o. Jaffe in the semi-final.
 Sammy Good, one of the numerous K. O. victims of Lou Bogash, is down in the books to meet Bud Sprately, the colored scrapper, at Long Branch, L. l.. July l.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24

Totals, ....3S II 13 27 If 1
 Matted for Lennon in 9th.
 Bridgeport 10 ? 0 O. 3 Albany 3 0 2 0 "-11
 Two base hits, Lennon, Lleary, Da- moron, Baker. Donahue. Three base hits. Pennoyer Dameron. Home run. Baker. Sacrifices, Pennoyer, Donahue Left on bases, Bridge port 6: Albany '. Bases on balls, off Lennon 2: off Miller ?. Struck out. by Lennon 2; by Miller l. Um- pires, Waters and Mclaughlin. Time,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Standing of the Teams.
RIVALS TO CLASH

The Putnams of the Boys club will face the speedy South Ends Sunday afternoon on Diamond No. ', at 1:30 o'clock. The Putnams will hold practice session this evening, and the lineup for Sunday will be as follows: Zappfnella center field; Sirotneek, shortstop; Rogers pitcher; Calcater- ra- first base; COrso, second base; Fulton, third base: Banville, catcher. Burns. right field: Glynn, beft field The Putnams and South Ends are old rivals and a hot contest is expected
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
H. s. ATHLETES
 TO KEEP BUSY

The Franklin schooIboys of Strat- ford are doing a lot of growing, and they have g. right to, for they won the grammar school baseball champion ship of Stratford by a remarkable rec ord the Franl1linS winning 5 out of l6 games played
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
B0CASH IS NOW
 AFTER BRETON

Joe Smith. manager of Louis Bo- gash today is in New York getting lines on the possibility of an early match for the local boxer with Jack Br5tton, the welter champion. Smith has two propositions, one from the Ebbets' field management and ano- ther from the Brighto Beach club. Smith also has an offer for the open ing go at the opening of the Boston arena, but offers from the Hub fail to enthuse the crafty Joe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Miss Bishop Opposes
 Mrs. Gauira m Golf
 T1tuZar Final Today

Miss Georgiana Bishop of the Brooklawn Country Club and Mrs. William A. Gavin will meet today on the Nassau Country Club links at Glen Cove in the finals which will decide the woman'S golf title in the woman's metropolitan golf champion, both having emerged yesterday as the sur vivors in a field of 100 contenders for the honor.
 Miss Bishop triumphed over Mrs. J. H. A1exendpe' of Piping Rock, while Mrs. Gavin was the victor over Miss