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Arizona republican., 1922-06-11

ways took little interest. But with
the present universal interest evil
tIenced in highway matters. the mo-
torist Is learning more of the en-
gineering side of highway construc-
ton and the road builder is. to a
greater degree than before. consider
ing the mortist's point of view. The
need for great care in securing an
even true riding surface is being
recognized by highway builders TO
an increasing degree. Many states
nov specify the allowable surface
variation in a certain gauge length
from a straight line. Some states
require the use of split floats at joints,
finishing with special tools and care
full testing of the finished pavement
with straight edge to insure an
even contour.
1t is not enough that the pavement
be made OF good concrete. For max
inum comfort, eeonomy in operation
ard durability of the pavement Itself,
the surface must be free from irregu-
larities. Recent experiments Indicate
ne Importance of an even riding sur
face from other considerations than
the comfort of the motorist. Tests
made by the United States bureau
of roads have alreauy shown the I'M
pace of the truck wheels caused by
comparatively small surface irregu
larities produces very high stress in
comparison with these of static loads
only. Other tests now under way in
licate that tractive resistance de-
pends largely upon the surface and
material of the road. Here is one
place where tractive resistance, al
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
URGES STUDENTS
To INSPECT OWN
CITY INDUSTRY

So that high school pupils of De-
troit studying chemistry and ply
sizes might see practical application
of theories they stddy and so fix them
in their minds. they were recently
given an opportunity to visit the
laboratories of the Hupp Motor Car
corporation, according to a communi-
cation recently received by the Greer
Robbins company, state Hupmobile
distributors.
Il would urge" writes j. Mitchell
Watson, chief metallurgist for Hup-
mobile, that all students in chem
istry combine practical work with
their theoretical studies whenever it
is possible for them to do so. 1t
will make them realize that there is
an enormous field of opportunity for
those who aim to specialize in this
work-that is plainly evident from
the Importance with which many
manufacturers regard it.
Whenever it is practicable, stu
dents should be allowed to get in
actual contact with the work in the
industrial plants in their cities-at
least those from which a large num-
ber might derive real benefits. In
their school course they may study
the elements individually, but they
can receive no instruction in the
myriads of specific industrial prob
lens unless they meet them in the
laboratories or the industries them
selves"
On the day of the visit to the Hup-
mobile laboratories, routine work was
delayed until the students arrived,
when they were shown complete
analyses of the various elements en-
tering into the fabrication of this
v ell l-known motor vehicle with eXr
planatory remarks by Mr. Watson.
Heat treating and brass analysis
were among the processes which ap-
peared to create unusual interest on
the part of the young people.
"A systematic inspection of each
city's industrial plants-if such an
arrangement could be made prac-
ticable-would not only make the
students better acquainted with their
city's industries but would also show
the practical application of many
theories which they study" declared
Harry Smith of Smith Motor Sales
company, Hupmobile distributors.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
CHEVROLET MAKES
SOUTH AFRICANS
OPEN THEIR EYES

Even in the out Of the way cor
riers of the world, in case of emer-
gency the automobile usually fur
nishes the quickest travel
Word has just been received at the
Chevrolet Motor Car company from
South Africa of a record breaking run
by a Chevrolet motor car.
The car was used to deliver mail
and the Tnders predicted that the
run could be made in less time over
the route than the fastest mail service
train
The route was from Cape Town to
Pretoria, a distance of 1000 miles.
The Chevrolet car made the run in
AZ hours and % minutes. This rec
erd smashed the record run of the
mail train by hours and % minutes.
This run has created sensation
in South Africa, both because of the
fact that the roads are not so good
as in the United States and Europe
generally, and because record runs
are seldom made there.
Though the Chevrolet car made an
average speed of approximately "a
miles an hour for more than AZ hours,
it was in perfect running order at the
conclusion of the long grind-another
proof of the stamina and speed and
general utility of the we'll built au-
tomobile.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
NINTH STREET IS
NOW IDEAL PLACE
To DEMONSTRATE

1t has been suggested that as long
as Phoenix has no adequate hill for
the demonstration of high powered
automobiles, and that the dealers
have felt the necessity for the con-
struction of one, that the city set
aside Ninth street for this purpose.
and thus have a mountain range that
would put the Sierras to shame.
Ninth street, from Van Buren, TO
Mcdowell, it is asserted, is an un-
broken mountain range, containing
some of the highest peaks in the Salt
River valley. While none of the peaks
are snow capped. according to au-
thorities on the subject. they will be
this winter unless a number of un-
usually energetic dust storms take
off a few thousand yards of real
estate during the coming summer.
Car owners who feel the need of
thrills may obtain all they are look
ing for if they but take the time to
essay Ninth street. One can open
the old cut -out. give'r the gun and
spin his wheels TO his hearts content.
Look out, however, when reaching
the top that you don't keep. on going
and land head first into bitches along
the street for the irrigation of the
street trees.
Those who would like to start a.
miniature dust storm for the resi-
dents of the northeast part of the
town to combat will drive out East
Moreland. crossing Ninth street at
about 20 miles per hour.
No need to go out of town for
thrills. We have them in abundance.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
SAYS CAD|LLAC'S
PIONEERED EIGHT
CYLINDER MOTOR

''In addition to being one Of the
pioneer automobile companies of the
world, the Cadillac Motor Car com
pany has the distinction of being the
pioneer in the successful introduce
tion and development of the V-type,
high speed, eight cylinder engine, of
electrical starting, lighting and igni-
tion systems on automobiles, ther-
mostatically controlled carburetors.
and numerous other engineering
achievements" asserts Larry Quin-
Ian, manager of Babbitt Brothers.
after years of intensive research
the famous eight cylinder engine was
designed and built in 1914. This pow
er plant was put to the severest test
in service with the American Expe-
dictionary Forces in the world war
and how 1t gained prestige in that
service is now history.
1.-TWO years before this power unit
was designed-in 1912-Cadillac was
the first automobile to adopt an cleo.
trio starting, lighting and ignition
system as standard equipment The
public has demanded it ever since
"In addition this company was the
first to develop and inaugurate ther-
mostatic control of engine tempera-
lures, perfected in the present Type
CT models.
Likewise the Cadillac company
was the first to produce a car in
which all parts of a kind are like all
other parts of the same kind. Three
times the Cadillac Motor Car COM
pany has won the famous Dewar
Trophy in England, due TO remark
able engineering progress.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
Cord Tire Machine
Can Be Used Free
BY Tire Builders

Tire manufacturers Of America are
charged nothing for the Dickinson
cord tire machine put out by the
Dickinson Cord Tire Corporation of
New York, as the machines are in
stalled on the royalty basis. The tire
makers are saved the enormous eX-
pense of machinery, and by using the
machine the cost of manufacturing
the tires is much less than that of
making the fabric tire.
Superiority of cord tires over the
fabric tires is admitted and manu-
facture If the latter is being dis
continued as rapidly as possible. The
Dickinson machine has met there
fore with a tremendous demand An
English syndicate has contracted on
a basis IF nearly 100000 in royal
ties for inst allation of this equipment
in some English factories.
Their englleers and some of the
principals visited the offices and ex-
perimenta ia tory of the Dickinson
company at % West Nineteenth
street, New York, and spent a long
time in careful investigation also of
the now completed machines and saw
them in operation, and also saw fin
ished tires made on the Dickinson
cord fatric core by one of America S
leading makers.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
THEY'RE SIGNING
Up HIGHWAYS IN
MARYLAND STATE

BALTIMORE, Md, June 10.-(Spe-
ciaD-In order to make the highway
system render the most satisfactory
service the state roads commission of
Maryland has begun to erect signs
that will inform the traveller where
he is, and will indicate the directions
and distances to points along the
main and intersecting roads. At
town limits a 10 by 10 foot map is
erected for his guidance. This map
shows the main routes through the
town in white and secondary routes in
gray, on a black background On
the map there is a red star. fol-
lowed by these words. You are now
at this point" This star on the map
corresponds to the location of the
map on the ground
At the tops of mountain grades in
the western part of the state, large
signs have been erected telling the
motorist the number of miles down
the mountain, warning him of the
curves and giving concise instructions
as to necessary precautions in driv-
ing. Then at the state line, large
signs, 10 by 25 feet in size, inform
all visitors who take the time to read
OF the salient features of the Mary
land motor vehicle code so that they
may Know exactly how to comply
with the laws of the state.
In addition to entering upon this
campaign of education, Maryland has
established a force charged with the
enforcement of the motor vehicle
code-the state police. These men
have done much to preserve the roads
from damage by thoughtless oper-
ators of heavy vehicles, and to pro-
tect the travelling public from reck-
less drivers and other dakgers OF. the
road. Permanent scales have been
installed on some of the principal
routes and flying parties pick up
overloaded trucks on other roads
with loadometers.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
TRY OUT MINI:
RESCUE TRUCK

For the urgent demands OF mine
quired five more sturdy trucks. in
which the hardy crews of the rescue
stations could be rushed to the scene
of mine fires or explosions. To prove
which of many competing trucks was
most most suitable for this rigorous
work. the official committee in
charge of this purchase decided to
hold test run starting from Colum-
bus and open to all comers. When
the test began it was found that
seven different trucks of well-known
makes were entered in the compe-
tition
The run began from Columbus to
Jacksontown, thence over a detour
to Thornville and on to New Lexing
ton. After covering 40 miles over
good pavements varied with Inoder-
atedly bad roads, the trucks were
strung out for many miles along the
road. The first to reach New Lex
ington was Graham Brothers truck
with Dodge Brothers power plant.
For conclusive test of hill-climb-
ing power, the committee decided ia
IOlllHu6 Tie run " Llth nun II III
considered the worst hill in the
state 1t is a mile and a quarter
long, unimproved, with many bad
curves and a grade of from 18 pei
cent to 22 per cent. For this final
test, each truck was loaded with ap-
proXimately 1000 pounds of pay
load and body.
Graham Brothers truck. as the first
to reach New Lexington. was chosen
to break the way. At a point 10G
feet up the hill it lost traction. and
the driver was forced to back dowr
20 feet and start again. This time he
plowed through to the top without
any trouble. No chains were used
One after another the six other
trucks made the attempt to plow VI
through the mud, all of them using
chains. One advanced so feet in
minutes. Another took IA minutes to
make the initial so feet of the climb
then stalled for lack of power. None
of the six advanced more than 7J
feet towards the top of the hill, a
nile and a quarter distant.
For the committee, the test was
conclusive, but certain of the COM
peting drivers pointed out that the
only truck to make the grade had the
advantage of going UP before the
road was cut up. Billy Morris, the
driver of the Graham Brothers truck
overheard them. He proceeded to
the top of the hill. brought down his
truck. and this time using chains.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
PUBLIC N|S|NC
UP ON HIGHWAY
CONSTRUCTION

In spite of the fact that it is the
public which votes the bond issues
for good roads. there are many, many
people who know little. or nothing
about the construction of their high
ways.
Few people are sufficiently well
versed IN the technique of road con-
struction to know whether a highway
was constructed under the most APP
proved specifications. In the absence
of any obvious defects. the average
motorists opinion of a highway is
summed up in his answer to the ques-
ton How does it ride"
Engineers and contractors, on the
other hand, have in the past directed
their attention to getting the proper
amount of cement into the pavement
cutting down the amount of mixing
water, adequately preparing the sub
grade and other technical details in
which the average user of the high
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
Ouerhauling Post
Office Motorcars

A reorganization in the motor ve-
hicle division of the department is
In progress.
Experts have been engaged to
thoroughly overhaul both the oper-
ative and accounting machinery Of
the division and these men are now
at work installing an up-to date cost
system along the lines advocated
by the large truck concerns and tire
companies, for years.
Whether there will be a radical
change or extension of equipment at
this time is not yet known. but the
progressive ideas of the Postmaster
General occasion very favorable COM
ment in all sections as we'll as the
automotive field.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11

ready very low on concrete pave
ments. will be made still lower by
good construction.
The common methods of finishing
a concrete road usually result in a
surface free from noticeable bumps
and depressionS Further, this ma
terial has the great advantages of re-
affected by temperature or by traffic
There is still room for improvement:
naming in its original condition. un-
sufficient attention to forms. uniform
consistency, finishing methods and
testing the surface must be given to
insure a truly even pavement
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
SEES BRIGHT FUTURE

Akron, the rubber center. sees
bright future, according to a num-
Der of statements given out by sew
eral leaders in the industry. Finished
goods inventories have been de-
creased to the vanishing point and
from now on it looks as though every
tire sold will have to be built. The
automotive industries now have sec
ond place in the industries of the
country and are continuing to forge
ahead
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
voLlvA AGAIN

Noliva. Overseer of Zion City. H.,
is said TO have offered a reward Of
$1,000 to anyone who can prove that
the world is round and that
it moves. The Overseer might ques-
ton the spherical proportions of the
all-bearings in his automobile were
he not able to see them with his own
eyes.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11

sailed up the hill a second time
without halt or hesitation.
As result of this official contest,
CHARLES Zimmerman Sons Co. Dodge
Brothers dealers in Columbus, are
'ieiiy ering to the state Of Ohio five
Graham Brothers trucks equipped
with Dodge Brothers power plant.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
GOOD BYE. DoBBiN

Between 1910 and l32U, CITY horses
decreased by more than one-half, ac-
cording to figures recently given out
by the Bureau of Census. In some
cities. notably Cleveland, the de-
crease was as high as IS per cent.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11
AUTOS ON FARMS

According to statistics compiled
by Firestone research men. there are
now approximately 100000 auton1o-
biles on the farms of the country
Nearly 10000 farms have motor
trucks
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11

1t is estimated motorists of the
United States need about 10000, 600
new tires annually.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-11

New Hampshire auto license fees
NAV be based on weight instead of
cars horsepower
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-02
DOCKAGE A PROFlTLESS CROP.

bulletin issued by the Department OF Agriculture gives
ing the OF the country Of the rapid spread docge
the wheat fields asserted that in every twenty bushels OF
spring wheat hreshcd there bushe OF dockag composed
largely weed seed The basis for this estimate made figures
for the crop OF 1921 produced Minnesota North Dakota and
South Dakota The records OF grain inspected Minnesota show
that for the last eighteen years the percentage wheat ha, gradual
" increased In 1908 the average docagc per for
the SN-year period ending 1914 per cent and for the
period ending has increased to per while the
1920 crop OF wheat that had been marketed up January
the average dockage per Based these figures is
estimated that the crop Of wheat in the three named
contained than 100000 bushels Of dckage The depart
insists that easily ninety per cent could have been removed
by the proper Of an ordinary anngmL \ realization Of
these conditions has prompted specialists Of the department design
grain receaner attachment for hreshng machine, by the Of
which expected these foreign substance, part
tn hreshng operation
So far known reported there comparatively very lit
tie OF the wild bucWheat and kindred weeds found in the wheat
fields OF this locality but important that the wheat growers shall
the keep the pests from appng the fertility OF
the soil and thus reduce the quantity OF understandable grain that
should he produced FIVE per loss through the nroacnent
Of weeds much the average farmer engaged growing
and marketing wheat for requires much hard work and
pense grow and harvest docage does wheat when the
combined crop In these times when every
pny for the OF the farmer he scarcely afford
throw away from five per Of hi, products in grow
ing weeds like dock and Canada hlcs.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-02
LOCAL MARKETS

Lillian Belle CT Belyidcre spent the
past week at the a. A. Swearingen
home in North Mendoza.
Mr. and Mrs Harry H. Graham and
son Of Galesburg spent the week end
at the home Of Misses jennie and
Annie Cannon
Miss Helen Bailey left Thursday
night for Miami, Fla where she will
spend the balance of the winter with
Miss Aimee Madden
Miss Eva Fuller spent the week end
in Aurora visiting Miss Margaret
Tentler
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brakeman
moved to Peru on Saturday, where
thew will make their future home.
Mrs Irma Katzwinkel left Friday
evening for Rockford, where she will
again be employed as public stenog'
ranher at the Nelson hotel.
Mrs August Kolanczik and daughter
visited over the week end at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bots
dorf 81 in Sterling.
The Sunday school teachers of st.
Johns Lutheran church had an enjoy
able gathering in the basement of the
church on Friday evening. GANGS
were PLAYED, and an excellent lunch
was served. About twenty-five were
present.
William Worsley and Fred sauer
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-02
Grand Ridge News

her home south of town this after,
noon.
Miss Janet CRANE. who was i'll of
diphtheria, Is able to be out again.
Mrs. L. Lucky is STAYING with her
brother, John w Fogle, during his
wifC's absence at the bedside OF her
mother. Mrs Rhoads OF Ottawa.
J. 4. Yocum and c. l.. Zachery at.
tended the Duroc hog sale at ottawa
on Wednesday.
Quite a number from this vicinity
attended the Myron Tonbaugh sale,
near Heenanyille, on Tuesday. Mr..
Tombaugh will move March 1 to the
property south of where he now re-
sides, known as the Barnhardt prop
erty
The Jeremiah Studebaker will case,
now being tried at Ottawa is attract
ing a great many people from this Vi
entity.
Miss Vera McCcmbs of Ottawa, who
is attending the University of Illinois,
was unusually fortunate to have her
semester examinations come at the
first of the fourteen days session,
giving her an opportunity to come
home for ten days vacation with
relatives and friends at Ottawa and
Grand Ridge. Kenneth Porter of Syl,
van avenue who is also a student at
the university, enjoys the same good
luck.
Good news reaches relatives from
Larned Kan. saying that Mae, the
little daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Roy
Patterson, who had been i'll of diph'
theria. was improving
The busy people here just at this
time are the mems organization Of the
Presbyterian church who are sched
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-02
Office Phone, Black lT6.
Farewell Tor Mrs. kIner.

About q hundred ncighbors and
friends were at the farewell given at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs w, T. kiner
of Grand Rapids township last even
Ing.
Refreshments Of sandwiches cake
and pickles and coffee were served.
\ little parlor play Wanted, a house
keeper was given with the principal
parts taken by II Beyineton, Eliza.
beth Hoag. Mrs win lIepner Myrtle
Hoag and Geneva Hepner.
4 travelling bag was presented in
the name of those present by Rev.
r Merrill OF the Brookield Presby.
terrain church, in a neat little speech
To which Mir Kline bachelor, respon.
ded IN q few choice words,
Dancing and music furnished the
amuscments, In addition to the pc.
culiarly appropriate play.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-02
Hostess To Euchre Club.

Mrs Robert Dawson entertained the
Euchre club yesterday afternoon
About seventeen were present, though
only three tables played the others
looked on and volunteered advice, at
intervals.
Refreshments OF sandwiches, pickles
light and dark cake and plenty OF hot
coffee were served
The nrst prize was taken by Mrs.
l.. ". smith. a handsome dresser
scarf The consolation prize was n
bunch of pretty chiffon flowers. and
Mrs. George Meisner considered them
fully as desirable as the first prize at
least they were dainty looking enough
to be welcome
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-02

furnished the music for a dance at
Triumph on Friday evening.
Mrs. Finn Murra spent several days
with friends in Aurora.
Rev. +. II. Voelker occupied the
pulpit at the Earlville Lutheran
church last Sunday morning.
Miss Emma Scribe spent the week
end with her folks in Dixon.
Rov. Henry Decker delivered an eX-
celIent sermon in the German nan
guage at st. johns Lutheran church
last Sunday morning in the absence
of the pastor. Rev. Voelker. In the
evening Rev. Voelker delivered a lee
ture in English, illustrated with stere-
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-02

uled to give fish fry Thursday even
ing in the basement of the church.
The supper promises to be we'll worth
your attention.
Mrs. Gladys Dinnis returned to her
home in Chicago the first OF the week
after brief visit with village rea.
tiyes.
Mrs. Clark Foele Jr was an over.
night guest with Ottawa relatives
Monday night.
Mrs Lula Rinker had her annua!
winter butchering taken care OF on
Tuesday.
Miss Eva Dearth was calling on
friends Monday afternoon.
] B. Read and little grandson, Del.
mar Heyland. of East Liberty street
spent a day the first of the week with
his son John and family on the farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smell and chill.
dren of Deer Park spent Monday with
Mrs SHELLS parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Lightner west of town.
Mrs Walter Kaun and daughter
Marjorie were visitors Tuesday with
her parents, Mr., and Mrs. A. NJ, Els
worth OF Sylvan avenue.
1t has been reported that Professor
w. f. Mcleod had the misfortune to
fracture some ribs while practicing
basketball with his high school quin-
tets a few nights ago.
Miss Gertrude Lock has returned
from a several days sojourn at the
Ralph sutton home.
Mrs J. A. Circle is among the many
victims of severe colds at this time.
Mrs n r. Langley and son motOred
to Ottawa, where they did shopping.
Winifred Yocum, Correspondent.