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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27
MOTORISTS PROBLEMS
Solved for Readers of The News Times
By WILLIAM H. STEWART, JR.

Ford hut the emergency brake does
rot seem 20 stop the car within a
reasonable distance like 10 formerly
q "a Have taken back wheels OF and
cleaned and examined brake bands
etc. but everything seems TO be o..
\ bat still they do not stop the
car promptly. What would YOU sug-
g.-f .I doc G r.
Perhaps The brake shoes are worn
down and need replacing II The
shoes are badly worn. the hub brake
eaw viii not afford enough throw
% give effective brake action. Also
see that brake rods are adjusted TO
give maximum throw 20 the brake
shoe cam. Undoubtedly the loss OF
brake action is due 70 poor adjust
Ineut Oh he rods or 10 excessively
worn parts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Get an extension lamp for use
about the engine. Fasten the socket
20 the dash or under the hood and
tap the battery leads at some con
venient place. Use the same kind OF
lamps (single or double w1re) as are
used on your car. Then you may use
he socket in the tail lamp II work
ing At the back OF the car.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Carry an extra oil can on your
trip have II empty. ready 10 be fill
ed with whatever is necessary-gas T.
oline for printing the cylinders or
cleaning spark plugs. neatsfoOt oil
for the clutch. kerosene to clean
dirt out OF corners. oil in case the
other can is lost. You Will be more
than repaid by having II with you.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Do not try 10 economic by en-
ploying a cheap mechanic. He is
most expensive in the long run. A
first class mechanic, Ike flrst class
doctor knows from experience how
10 diagnose case. Proper diagnosis
OF trouble often times avoids "oren-
ing up" operations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Do not fail 10 put a wrench on
every important nut and bolt on the
car at least once a month. Nuts held
by cotter pins may be passed by in
spection. but those held by lock
washers Will need TO be tried with
wrench. loose part may easily
wreck the car and cause loss OF
life
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Motor Department. have been
having trouble with the vacuum
tank on my car II SEEMS that the
gasoline goes through the suction
line 70 the intake manifold and on
through the engine ard out at the
muller. Gud a Fart of II comes out
at the valve cages. The engine jerks
and misses and seems tC have only
about half its power The spark
plugs are all O. X. and make a good
spark. and carbureior is adjusted
right and gets plenty of gasoline.
Any information you can give me
will be greatly appreciated. L. 3.
punctured float or . leaky sue
ton valve in the vacuum tank will
cause this Remove the screws at
top and examine these parts care
fully. The float may be emptied out
and a light drop OF solder used to
close the leak temporarily. If worn.
would suggest installing a new float
as soon as possible. Also see that
tank is clean. A little grit or foreign
substance under the tank valves will
cause you a lot Of trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Motor OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES grind
ing n the exhaust valve recently, I
noticed that It opened on the down
ward stroke OF the piston and kept
open during the up-strOke. but did
not close untTl the next down stroke
had commenced Why doesn't II
open At bottom center and close at
ten center? s.. Y.
on Glow moving engines the
valve will work as you say, but on
high speed automobile engines
there would not be time enough for
tho exhaust gases to escape. The
valve opens before the end Of the
mower stroke. losing so little power
that Il f. not noticeable. but allow
ing a great deal OF the gas TO escape
by its own expansion. The upstrOke
pushes out what remains, but the
.istou goes so fast the gas is slightly
compressed IN the combustion
space. BY holding the valve open a
1853 degrees the gas escapes by the
above arrangement and the power
OF The cylinder " Increased.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Moro than 25s American priva-
tcers were afloat in the war OF 1872
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Motor Department. have a
Dodge which has been run some
thing Ike 5000 miles and IS still
iu good shape mechanically, but
lately two or three times have found
The pistons stuck. / have a hard
time OF 10 getting them broke loose.
j know it's not caused from over
heating I use the heavy grade Of
Iubricating oil Could that be the
trouble Thanking you In advance. I
ann. T. b.
You do not state under what con-
ditions the pistons stick. Il is as
sumed that this happens after car
has been standing over night. etc.
no "a good grade OF oil IS used and OF
sufficient quantity such trouble
should not occur. Perhaps a small
water leak causes the pistOns to
rust and stick. he sure 70 change oil
of crank case about every 1000
miles and use the grade OF oil rec
commended by your local dealer for
Your car.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Motor Department-Pleas tell
me why some people speed the en-
CINE just before stopping engine. Ny
anmeter stands perfectly still when
The engine is running. Can you ad-
wise me what 20 do? ]. V.
This is 10 fill the cylinders with
mixture. making it easier 10 start
the engine. Your dmmster may be
defective or there may be some
other trouble that only an expert
can md by careful inspection.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Motor Department. have &
three speed car, and when put II
IN second gear going up hills II will
-radUally slip out OF rear VIII you
sindly tel me through your columns
what Is wrong with IT. A p.
The transmission nseds overhaul
.ng and EOrn parts and bearings re-
placed. The shafts must maintain
rerfect alignment as well as the
gears If not. the gears will work
out OF mesh esp cially when the en-
zine is pulling on a hill. The con-
I.tlon is due 70 wear and may be
caused bv one or more worn parts
.rn.n- Danartmart-I have q
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

era ssh opper- are a luxury among
certain Philippine tribes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Motor Department - Will you
please explain how many small
gears there are in the differential 20
transmit the driving effort Of the
axle shafts? I have Heard Of some
cars having mere than others
READER
The diherential has a large rinE
or crown gear. which II driven by
q pinion gear on the propeller shaft:
two bevel gears. one connected to
each OF the axles which drive the
wheels and meshing with these are
a number OF small gears. On the
larger cars. there are usually four
or the latter. while three are gen
orally sufficient for the smaller type
cars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Motor Department. have a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Motor Depart m ent-How can
ten n nv battery is getting weak e?
] have no means OF testing t. and
would not know how 70 use II n I
had / put in distilled water every
two weeks TO keep the plates cover
cd. and watch the ammeter 70 see
that lr indicates charge" whether
Tbs engine l. running =. l.
BY all means get a hydrometer
and have the dealer show you how 20
use H. When the float rests at LIS,
if shows battery Is discharged, either
because OF excessive use or starter
or lights. II Il indicates 1878 10
300. the battery is charged. II you
have no hydrometer. the fact that
the starter does not crank the en-
zine rapidly. or that the lights do
not burn with their usual brilliancy.
would indicate weak battery; but
a loose wire could cause the same
trouble Having a hydrometer al
hand you can easily Distinguish one
trouble from the other
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

N1-0- Department. am in trOu-
Die ~tr my Ford sedan II runs all
r.ent while run fast. bus when 7
arm ou 81 hard ruu or starting it
seems like the valves stick and o.
Jerks also. tested an spark plugs
and FOUND them alright OWNER.
Make sure that all your spark
ug-s arc sound clean and properly
adjusted. Also that coils are correct
Dr. adjusted and the points clean.
Don't forget 90 keep he timer clean
inside and outside. Remove and in
-pect The plug JUS, above the rs
wheel and keep this clean II the
valves stick you VIII have no com
precision in one or more cylinders
when crankinE by hand. Loss Of
COMPRESSION in one or more cylln-
ders viii cause all your trouble
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

-Four doors that swing wide open dome light ohar velvet plush
upholstery; cowl venator; side coach lamps rain
windshield wiper; egtday clock teproof transmission
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

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Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09
NEWS from NEARBY F0WRS
FALLS VILLAGE

The Ladies of the Congregational Church will serve a Chicken Pie Supper, in the Parlors, Tuesday even- ing, Feb. 14th, from 5 o'clock on. Mrs. Herman B. Smith, aged 78 years died at her home on Saturday evening, Feb. 4th. She is survived by her husband, daughter, Mrs. Lucy WherneF, and son Arthur B. Services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. K. Skinner of Canaan, officiating. Burial at Grassy Hill. \ i The Rev. J. McKiernan is to be out of town part of this week.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church met with Mrs. Frear We'd nesday afternoon.
 John Murphy has returned from New York city.
 Wm. Sheppard has returned home from the Winsted hospital and is much better.
 Little Decima Merriman gave a birthday party to eighteen of her little friends in honor of her 9th birthday. A. nice time was reported by them all.
 Early in the morning of Thursday, February End the house occupied by Charles Babcock was destroyed by fire. Most of the furniture was destroyed, a few articles, piano and stoves were saved. The fire origin ated in the chimney. Much sympathy is expressed by the people for MT. and Mrs. Babcock.
 Miss Helen c. Eggleston of Ca naan visited Mrs. Clifford Maynard the last of the week
 Charles Babcock has moved into Mrs. Walter Kellogg's house, former ly occupied by Ralph Woodin.
 A dance will be given by the Com munity Club, Falls Village Town Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 21st.
 Clifford Colby has gone west to enter trade school.
 Miss Mabel Russell and Miss Nellie ] Rectal visited friends in Great Bar rington one day last week.
 Miss Lillian Parsons spent the weekend at Bruno Heiz's.
 Robert Woodin entertained rela- tives from Winsted Sunday.
 Nick Rogers spent the. weekend at his home in this place.
 Many have enjoyed the good coast ing in Amesville the past week.
 Rollin Nichols spent Sunday al his home in this place. Miss Anna Hines spent Tuesday and Wednesday with friends in Win, sted and Norfolk.
 Mrs. Swan Brewster is spending 8 few days in Bridgeport.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09

based upon the mortality expectation tables used by all insurance compa- ies-has been unusually low.
 The statements of the two affiliated companies are no less satisfactory. The Casualty and Surety Company shows assets of $15, 5,458,865. It's income for the year was $12,374, ,070. The Automobile Company has assets of $11,97O,502 with its income for 1921, $11,113,636.
 In "The Courant" of last Sunday there was shown in the artgravure section an airplane view of the six teen-acre tract of land on Farming tone avenue where the Etna Life is shortly to build it's new home, which will be a great addition to the beauty of our city just as the company has been and will continue to be one of the finest examples of our business organizations in which we have every right to take the highest pride and which has aided in making Hartford known as one of the great insurance centers of the world.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09
WEST CORNWALL

So much sickness in Cornwall Bridge, and some in Cornwall was the cause of postponing two socials planned for this week.
 Two quarantines in two months is rather discouraging to any commun- ity work.
 It is reported that Cornwall Grange is to be represented among the deputies of the State Grange. Name to be announced later when report is confirmed.
 Housatonic Valley Pomona will meet Wednesday,, March 1st, at 10 o'clock in the morning, with Kent Grange. Plan to be there before ten, that arrangements may be made and meeting begin promptly. There was no initiation at the last meeting owing to the biennial election and installation of officers. Let there be a large class this time. Lecturers program in the afternoon will be open to the public.
 L. J. Nickerson, E. D. Cartwright, F. A. Yutzler and S.. H. Flint were at attendance at the Masonic gather ing in Hartford last week.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09
EAST CANAAN

The funeral of Miss Roxanna Stevens was held from the Stevens home Thursday afternoon. Her for mer pastor, Rev. Barnett, and Rev. A. M. Griffin officiating. Burial at Hillside cemetery.
 Miss Clara Bottum had the mis- fortune to fall down stairs last week spraining her wrist badly, besides other bruises. She is under the care of Dr. Hamant. It is unfortunate coming just at this time, for Miss Bottum was worn out with the extra care and work of the last three months. She has many sympathizing friends.
 Mrs. Anderson who has been with her son in Van Deusenbury several weeks, has come here to stay, and the people are very glad to welcome MT. and Mrs. Anderson to our church and community.
 Irving Gaylord visited at his home here Saturday.
 Movies Friday evening at P. M Tom Mix, in the Sheriff's Mistake. Also a good reel comedy, good western play.-adv.
 Charles Tierney underwent a slight operation Tuesday morning at St. Francis Hospital. Reports are he is doing nicely.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09
NORFOLK

John Lund, superintendent of schools here and in Winsted, gave an address in the rooms of the Nor folk Club Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
 Mrs. Charles A. Spofford of New York, a summer resident here, is spending the winter in Tucson, Ariz,
 Cecil Dyer and John Cranley left last week for New Britain, where they have secured employment. Miss Marcia Fuller, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. M. J. B. Fuller of the federated churches, who attends a girls school in New Hampshire, underwent an operation for appendi- citis at a Pittsfeld, Mass, hospital last week.
 Misses Cora Greenwood and Sybil Gray, who for several years conduct ed the Little Crafts Shop here dur ing the summer will leave Hartford about March 1 to live in Beverly Hills, Mass. The Little Crafts Shop in Hartford is being managed by Miss Marion Welles, who assumed her new duties February 1.
 The body of Mrs. Howard Lagier, who died suddenly at her home in Simsbury Wednesday morning, was brought here Friday for burial in the Center Cemetery, following funeral services held from her home condlct- ed by Rev. W. D. Tuckey, pastor of the Methodist Church of Simsbury.
 MT. and Mrs. Josiah O. Low have returned to their home in Brooklyn, N. Y., after spending the past week at Crissey place.
 The meeting of the Whatsoever Circle of the Congregational Church held with Mrs. W. B. Johnson Satur- day afternoon was unusually well attended and four new members were added to the society. Work fo1 the Dr. Grenfell mission in Labrador was finished and now the society plans to sew for the Newingtor Hcme for Crippled Children. ] / Russell Collar, who is employed by the Mapleside Farms Co.,, is en. toying a two weeks vacation wit friends out of town.
 l Maynard D. Hagen of Hartford has rented the Saunders home or Maple avenue for the coming sum mer. The Hagen family occupied the. house last season.
 Mrs. Samuel D. Garfield has re turned from Canaan where she hs. been the guest of her son, Irwi, Garfield for several days.
 The social of the Y. P. s. c. E. o- the Con ngregational Church schc duled for Saturday evening, Febru .ary II has for various reasons beer postponed until the following Satur day.
 Mrs. Harry Lyttle and son re turned last week from the Waterbury hospital. j. Miss Marion Mulville, teacher i, the Center School, attended a bal given at the Hotel Plaza in New York Friday evening, under tn, auspices of the College of Nev Rochelle.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09
SALISBURY

A daughter Ioraine Barbara) was born to Dr. and Mrs. W. c. Currie at Bath, Maine, on Wednesday, Febru- ary 1st. Mrs. Currie will be remem- bered as Miss Grace Eggleston, daughter of Lorin J. Eggleston.
 A daughter, Eleanor Wycliffe, was born at the Hartford Hospital, on Friday, February 3rd, to, MT. and Mrs. Walter A. Sheldon, and grand daughter of MT. and Mrs. William P. Stone of Salisbury. Congratulations.
 A daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. Charles Smith on Friday, Feb ruary 3rd. Mrs. Smith was formerly Miss Nellie Washington.
 The bungalow which James R.. Melvin in having built, on Main Street, is nearing completion.
 Bradford Perrin has returned to Salisbury, after southern trip.
 MT. and Mrs. George Ayres of Falls Village were Sunday guests of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Anson Williams.
 Miss Emma Carroll of Hartford spent Sunday with her parents.
 Catherine Stalker returned to her home on Monday, from the Pittsield Hospital, where she had been for several days, having had an operation on her throat.
 William Conklin received several of his friends at his home on Satur- day, it being his 87th birthday.
 Mrs. W. P. Stone went to Hartford on Saturday, for the weekend to meet the little granddaughter. who was born on Friday to MT. and Mrs. Walter Sheldon.
 Little Clarence Drumm entertained several of his friends at his home on Tuesday, in honor of his first birth day.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09
SOUTH CANAAN

Lantern Lecture on with the A. R. c. in China" illustrating life and scenes in the great Republic If the Orient, to be held in Falls Village Congregational Church, 7:3O D m. Saturday, Feb. 11th by E. Alfred Davies, formerly Director of Ac- counts, America Red Cross, China Famine Relief. No charge for ad- mission but collection on behalf If A. R. c.
 A membership rell call of Falls Village and South Canaan churches was held in Falls Village on Friday evening. An appropriate address was given by Rev. Ralph George. Refreshments were served. On Sat urdays MT. George made a tour of the neighborhood and called on every family.
 Mrs. Fred Bushey, Jr. (Lena), who had been i'll for the past three weeks died at the home of her par ents on Sunday night. Funeral service on Wednesday. Interment at Goshen.
 E. Alfred Davies from Washing ton is spending a few days with his relatives.
 Jason Curtiss was in Torrington one day last week.
 Frank Passani spent Wednesday with friends in Canaan.
 MT. Olcott and MT. Kohis of Tor rington were Sunday callers at Adolf Hein.
 John and Anthony Passini are on the sick list. Dr. Adams is in at- tendance.
 s. Mazzer and W. Stanton of Torrington were Sunday visitors of Jason Curtiss.
 There was large house party at M. L. Blodgett's on Friday evening.
 Miss Marion Dean was caller at the Bushey home on Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Howe are spending few days at Danbury.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09
LAKEVILLE

Master Doruim Miles who was confined to the house for three weeks with a cold is able to be out again.
 Miss Mary Finkle is visiting friends in Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
 Chester Garnes and sister Jennie were guests of their parents over Sunday.
 Edw. Webb had the misfortune to loose his family COW recently
 Ward Finkle has assumed his posi- tion again with J. W. Churchward, after being laid up for about a month with a sprained ankle.
 Salisbury is the first town in Litchfield County to reach her quota in the Woodrow Wilson Foundation She has also gone over the top.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09
THE ETNA LIFE.

The annual statement of the Etna Life Insurance Company, and it's affiliated companies-the Etna Cas- ualty & Surety Go. and the Automo- bile Insurance Go. of Hartford appears in the advertising pages of today's "News." Those men and women all over the country who are fortunate enough to be policyholders In this great organization-and their number runs to the hundreds of thousands-could hardly escape a feeling of extreme satisfaction as they study the figures of presented by President Bulkeley which empha- slze what everyone knew already that the Etna Life is not only one of the largest insurance companies in the world but also one of the most substantial as we'll as conservativelv managed business Organizations in existence.
 How we'll the policyholders are protected against any possible dan ger of loss Is shown in many ways, one of the most striking being the great sum set aside last year as an increase to the surplus to protect the interests of policyholders, $3,252,1O5 making the total for such projections in the Etna Life alone of over twenty-two and a quarter million. The total surplus of the affiliated Etna companies is now $31,2O1, ,979.
 The total assets of the companies are given as $219,147,414, and the cash income during the past year was $88,432,5O5.
 Taking the life business alone it is to be noted that during 1921 the increase in the number of policies issued was 13,860 and the increase i Tn life insurance in force amounted to $48,411, ,056. That means that new insurance issued amounted to $358, ,446,98 and that the life insur- ance paid for during the year reach ed the astonishing sum of $324,617,- T74, making the total life insurance in force at the beginning of the present year, $1,204,OOO,397.
 Taking in money, however, is only one of the two important things the company does. During 1921 it | paid in claims nearly twenty-nine millions. Since it was organized seventy-two years ago it has paid out for this purpose $424,248,O11, and during 1921 it paid $28,9OO, O,62O. In that connection it is also interest ing to note that what is known as the mortality experience-the percent age of actual death claims compared to the expected number of deaths
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09
District of Canaan, ss., Probate
 

District of Canaan, ss., Probate
 Court, January 25, 1922.
 Estate of Frances E. Peet, late of North Canaan, in said district, de- ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly at- tested, within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 George s. Fuller, Executor,
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09
Taxpayers Notice

An adjourned meeting of the Board of Relief of the town of North Canaan will be held at the Probate Office Town Hall, Canaan, Friday, February 10th from a. m. to p. m.
 G. K. Goodwin
 E. S. Roberts
 W. J. Hatmaker
 Members of the Board
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09
Wrona Idea About Senses.

a. Instead of there being only five senses,' as we usually think, there are probably as many as 15. Four dis tinct senses, for example, are found in the skin. There are heat, cold, pain and pressure. What we usually call touch is a combination of these sense qualities.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09
District of Sharon, ss. Probate Court,

District of Sharon, ss. Probate Court,
 Sharon, December 29, 1921. Estate of William E. Hotaling, late of Sharon in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recov- cry. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 Frederick W. Hotaling,
 Administrator, Post Office Address,
 Lynbrook, Long Island, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-09

Sympathy, Friendship, Birthday and Gentle Reminder Cards in new assortments at The Canaan Printing Company.