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The Washington herald., 1922-03-12

wider and wider use of engineering
standards and practices. and they
Will doubtless direct the efforts of
their engineering, production and
sales departments accordingly. II Is
clear that economic facts cannot be
ignored at this time. The truth Of
today has Its root in the error of
yesterday. There is trade advant-
age to any company in participating
in the establishment and practice of
Intelligent Standardization. stand
ardization Is of great economic
benefit In any design. generally and
specifically.
In 1909 there were fewer than ten
S. A. Il. engineering standards.
There are now nearly $50 individual
and group standards and recon-
mended practices, these relating to
the power plant, electrical equip
ment, parts and fittings, materials
and general matters. The standards
committee of the society. consti-
tuted of about 800 engineers work
ing in over twenty divisions, Is now
engaged on hundreds of other sub
jects with a view to determining
upon additional standards. The
standards that have been estab-
lished are widely used in the farm
tractor and other automotive indus
tries. but full advantage has not as
yet been taken of the economic
principle underlying them.
The Mississippi Valley contains
more than one-half of the 107, 000.-
900 population OF the United States.
The opening up of rail transporta-
ton in the Middle West made It
possible for that section to become
the largest producer in the world
of grains and meat. and. in addi-
ton, to establish within its borders
more than one-third of the aggre-
gate manufacturing activity Of the
country. In the further develop
ment that must be facilitated it is
essential that farm equipme mt
motor machinery be introduced into
this and other territory throughout
the world under as efficient and
economic conditions as possible. As
has been stated recently. every
great event in the evolution of a
nation is the heightened shadow of
some man or group of men for
whom the event is the expression
of character and the reflex of
aspiration.
The only way in which the auto
motive industry can advance is by
helping others. serving general de-
mands and exigencies To make
good contact with the switchboard
of prosperity as soon as possible it
is necessary to follow the best
established modern methods, some
of which at least. such as engineer
ing Standardization and scientific
research. IL is clear should be
awaited of promptly, aggressively
and widely.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-12
STEEL INVENTION
USED BY MAKERS
New Alloy Received Little At.
tention a Year Ago at
Displays.

One of the best instances of the
changes for improvement in the au-
tomotive industry that twelvc
months time can bring is presented
by the advance since the 1921 auto
show In the use of molybdenum
steels in automobile construction.
In the exhibition of one year ago
there were only isolated cases where
a few parts Of some machines were
made Of the new alloy steel.
A comparison of the important
place molybdenum occupies in this
years exhibit is indicative of a gen
eraI acceptance of molybdenum as a
distinct forward step in the auto
motive industry.
Practically all of the more i'm
portant automobile manufacturers
have in the last year either started
experimentation with molybdenum
steel or have completed tests and
approved its use in some or all
stressed parts of their machines.
c. Harold Wills. with the Wills
st. Claire, was the first manufac-
turer to take full advantage of the
new product and to announce an AL
molybdenum car. The claim is made
for this car that because of the I'M
usually resistant qualities @. of the
type of steel used considerable
decrease in weight is attained to-
gether with an accompanying in
crease in endurance powers.
The Studebaker Corporation is
among the larger manufacturers
who are making use of molybdenum
in their car with results that are
said to be most satisfactory. One OF
the best Instances Of the value OF
mclybdenum under unusoal circum-
stances is offered by the reco-d
Duesenberg racing cars made I'm
1921.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-12

based on economy in the broad
sense.
The Society of Automotive En-
gineers can contribute much Of
value in this connection. BY virtue
OF the hearty cooperation of many
sense that only the impossible to
necessary ability and maintains the
required thoroughness and speed in
its work. Its members understand
the recontly emphasized fact that
vague enthusiasm can never com
pensate for lack of clear apprecia-
ton of the matters in hand. They
have sufficient self-confidence:
otherwise they would not dare to
undertake the Impossible" in the
sense thaa only the impossible is
worthy to be undertaken. Advice
to do better" engenders first a
hope, then a belief, and finally a
force.
Farm MotorizatIon-
The society has been engaged for
many years on matters relating TO
motor-vehicle transportation. Trans
portation. the greatest artery of
civilization, made this country and
its unexampled former prosperity.
In addition to providing essential
distribution facilities for raw ma
terials and articles of manufac-
ture, it raises the general level of
knowledge by promoting travel and
intelligent comparison. The work
of the members of the S. A. E. made
possible the present development
of the highway motor vehicle. which
Of course. compliments and feeds
railroad transportation. The major
part of the highway-vehicle. devel-
opment has direct value in and ap-
plication to farm motorization, the
fostering of which is now funda-
mentally important. The need for
thorough-going cooperation in the
farm tractor and other automotiVe
Industries was never as great as It
is now.
AS has been stated by a British
engineer, almost all forms of agri-
cultural machinery that have come
into general use in Europe during
the past twenty years originated in
America. This country is RESPONSE
BILE for nearly every labor-savihg
device in wide use on the farm at
present. The tractor of today
makes possible better crops at less
cost. The British writer concludes
iOglcally tnat Just as the motor We
hicle is driving the horse from the
public roads. so will the motor
tractor inevitably usurp the place
of the horse on the ma jority of the
arabic farms of the world. And II
Is predicted that the ultimate trac-
tor will be a universal field ma
chine. highway haulage being by
motor truck.
Adopts Research Program.
Following its decade of work in
engineering Standardization, the S.
~ f. has undertaken recently a
program of research coordination
and dissemination. This is based
on the same sound principle as the
standards work. namely, that many
of the studies in which the auto
motive industries are interested
vitality can be conducted to much
better advantage. to all. jointly
than severally. 1t is only common
sense to cooperate and not remain
6ecentralized with respect to these
studies. Major research items now
in hand are motor fuel and high
The Washington herald., 1922-03-12

ways. Better and more economic
fuel and highways can be had and
1t is desired to have them soon.
The S. A. f. Research Department
Is making a preliminary study of
gear-tools wear, including a search
of relevant existing literature. The
effect of humidity on fuel vapor-
ization and engine performance will
be investigated at some of the uni
versities. Many elements of farm
motor equipment require extended
research,
Engineering standardization has
been a prime activity of the s. A. f.
In the words of leading Euro
pean automotive engineer. the fear
that Standardization may even in
the slightest degree result in the
hampering OF design is absolutely
Croundless. The passenger car and
motor truck are, of course, firmly
crystallized so far as one general
type for each is concerned. This
has. naturally. been a very large
factor in their successful introduc-
ton and use. 1t is felt by many
that the great variety of types Of
farm tractor is a big handicap to
the agric ultural equipment Industry.
The profits from Standardization
begin with the first operation of
fabrication of material or part, ana
increase in amount through the va
ricus stages of trade and commerce,
until the user of the automotive ap-
paratus is reached. He reaps the
greatest benefit of all. This Is
step in the direction of the as yet
unattained economic equality as be-
tween producer and consumer.
Resistance of all kinds to the
sale. operation and maintenance of
motor equipment or~agricultural as
well as other uses must be reduced
greatly. Nothing cam be more con-
ducive. to this than rational engi-
neering Standardization, the invari-
able effect of which is to enhance
the quality and decrease the cost of
the products involved. Service, long
discussed in many suarters. Is yet
largely an unsolved problem. Basic
ally, nothing is as necessary to
motor apparatus maintenance as
prompt economical service. Here
Standardization Is of the greatest
assistance. The wider the use of
the apparatus, the more the need
for Standardization.
1t Is estimated by men in the best
position to express an opinion that
the saving that has already been
effected by existing S. A. E. stand
ards amounts to Is per cent per
year. expressed in terms of the re-
tail price of automotive products in
general. The executives Of the pro-
ducing companies can appraise the
cumulative savings to be had. from
The Washington herald., 1922-03-12
RECEIVES LITTLE
FOR AUTO GENIUS
Selden, Inventor, Was Paid
Royalties Not Exceeding
100000.

George 3. Selden. who devoted
much OF his life to the development
OF a gasoline engine propelled We
hicle and was granted a patent on
such a machine in 1895, died with
out reaping any financial return
from his efforts. Total royalties
probably did not exceed 100000.
Upon his graduation from Yale in
1869 Selden studied law and was
admitted to the bar in 1871. turning
his attention chiefly to patent laws,
says the Wall Street journal.
After numerous fruitless expert
ments with steam engine propelled
vehicles he developed gasoline
machine in 1879 and applied for a
patent, which. however. was not
granted until 1895.
Other gasoline engine propelled
vehicles had been built in the in
term. and in 1900 Selden brought
suit for infringement against Ford
and Winton. He won his-suiit in
tho lower courts. but the Appellate
Division reversed judgment. Liti-
cation was renewed by the EIec-
trio Vehicle Company. to whom
Selden sold his patent rights. and
in 1908 the sued manufacturers.
with the exception of Ford. agreed
to pay royalties of IL per cent
of the prices of their products, this
being later reduced to four-ffths
Of l per cent.
Ford continued the fight alone.
and in 1911 it was decided that Ford
was using an engine that did not
infringe Selden's patent. As other
manufacturers claimed use of the
Ford type engine royalties ceased.
In the following year the Selden
patent expired.
Had Selden's patent been sus-
tanned and had he continued to re-
ceive royalties on four-fifths of l
per cent on cars made up to 1912
his receipts would have made him
many times a millionaire.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-12
WELL-KNOWN AID
MAN ORGANIZES
HIS OWN AGENCY
Executive of Automobile
Firm Establishes Ad-
yertising Plant.

An announcement Of Interest 70
local advertisers and others who are
familiar with the unique publicity
methods employed by Dodge Brothers.
motor car manufacturers. has Just
been made In Detroit. George Har-
rison Phelps. for eight years directof
of advertising for Dodge Brothers.
has organized his own company and
will henceforth conduct a general
advertising service under the name
Of George Harrison Phelps. Incor-
pprated.
Although the new company will
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19
RADIO PROGRAM

INDIANAPOLIS (HATFIELDl Won
Daily. Except sunday
10 :0o-1l 100 4. m, musical program with
special features.
10 10 a. M, financial, grain and livestock
market reports.
10 80 a. m, special items Of interest TO
women. Monday, Wednesday and Sat
urdry.
LOOP 90 p. m. musical program with
special features.
20 .. m. marker teports.
1905 100 p. m. musical program with
special features.
10 p. m, police notices.
k:50 D. m. baseball scores.
Sunday
10 :00-11 90 a. m. special recital
Evening Concerts
S:30-10 :o0 o'clock, Monday. Wednesday
and Saturday.
INDIANAPOLIS TON)
WLK.
Daily. Except Sunday
II COLL 80 q. m. musical program.
II 80 a. IN. weather reports and weather
forecast ass meters).
u 200 II 30 ?. m, musical program.
2:O0-215 p. m, musical program.
COB rs o. m, musical program.
s 100 p. m. baseball results.
1000 p. m. time and weather reports
ass meters).
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19

nothing to do with radio, DR.. Nichols
adds the shot that 1t actually is a hind
rance to the development Of the new
science.
In fact, says DR.. Nichols. counter ac-
tivities in the ether must be overcome
before wireless communication can be i'm
proved.
Some idea of these rival forces OF the
ether may be gained from the fact that
every moving electron In the universe Is
a source of electrical interference. There
are the electrons which fill the atmosphere
to a height of forty or fifty miles with
charged particles in water vapOr or In
clouds. The discharge Of these particles
lightning causes a considerable cleo
tro-ma gnetic effect on receiving antennae.
Besides this interference, explains DR..
Nichols. there are the high speed cleo
irons of the ether projecting from the
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19

TagCart Democracy and planted his feet
in the Senate he viii begin campaigning
for the 1924 nomination.
So, too, with johnson. The Senator Is
not a rich man and he is friendly 10
President Harding. BY keeping silent
many times in the Senat re when his former
colleagues in the progressive group were
inveighing against Administration poll
cies. he appears to have saved himself the
expense Of a primary fight with some Re-
publican Of the Shortridge school. He
votes for all schedules in the pending
tariff bill written by men he once de-
rounced. Ia doing so, Mr.. Johnson IN
CuestiOnably. has sacrificed the leader
ship Of that school which carried him
through the primaries Of 1920. It. ex
pected that he viii open his campaign
soon after the elections this year, but
he has lost q valuable ally. The Senate
press gallery, which used to jam the
wires with his speeches and statements,
is very much of him. and will not
play his game"
Brookhart is not counted strong enough
to assume the leadership; PinchOt will
have troubles enough with the Republican
State organization and II is not doubted
the conservatives will beat him in the
fight as to who shall name the Penn
sylvania delegation TO the 1924 conven-
ton, in san Francisco, IL is whispered,
Senator Norris is not strong enough and
is too radical; La Follettes war record
would haunt him and Senator Borah would
not take the pains to lead such fight. He
is too unpOlitiO even though he is the
most fOrceful speaker in the group. He
is too individualistic. 4 glance back
ward at the remnant of the Roosevelt
progressivism, that which assembled at
Chicago in July, 1920. for a forty eight
hour convention, recalls no man worthy
to be called leader of a national political
movement.
There the matter stands.-CopyrIgh
1922, by Public Ledger Company.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19
DAILY RADIO FEATURES
Loose Coupler Has Many
Advantages Over Close

what feebler current. and its direction is
always opposite to that Of the flow In the
first wire. The current In the second wire
is said to be induced"
RECEIVING
COILS.
The receiving transformer consists Of
two coils Of wire, one of which slides
within the other. There Is no actual
electrical connection between the two.
There Is an inclination among Opera
tors who understand the inductive effect
to 70 arrange the primary and sec
ondary" Of the receiving transformer
that the relationship of the two Is the
closest possible at all times Under these
circumstances the coupling Is at a maxi
mum and the purpose of the device is de-
feated
It does not seem to be generally known
that the closest possible coupling for
maximum signal reception is not only
unnecessary but undesirable. The in
ductive coupler" or transformer was de-
signed so that a maximum of signal cur
rent might be transformed to the sec
ondary Of the transformer, while at the
same time, an increase in the selectivity
Of the receiver might be obtained.
RESONANCE.
In order that the intensity Of signal
currents may be retained when the coup
ling Is reduced, both primary and sec
ondary circuits are tuned" to a given
period of vibration. This Is accomplished
by a variation of inductance or capacity
in the circuit. and results In a candition
of resonance"
Far better all around results with in
ductively coupled receivers. be they crys-
tai detector or vacuum tube types. are
had when decidedly 'loose" coupling is
adhered to. This requires more exact
tuning OF both primary an dsecondary
circuits. The signal strength, however,
remains the same, and the receiver is
rendered comparatively free from inter
ference.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19

sun. which cause static disturbance This
explains to some extent, the differences
between ranges or radio communication
by day and at night.
Since the early days Of radio. engineers
have tried to reduce these ethereal dis
turbances, or static" Still, static re-
mains.
However. DR.. Nichols says. by sharper
tuning, that part of a static disturbance
may be excluded which Is receivable into
frequencles differing from the frequency
of the signals.
Also, the power radiated from the send
ing station may be increased. This may
be done slightly by using antennae
which are directive in their action.
But since It Is necessary TO use large
antennae as compared with the wave
length, to attain directivity, this would
mean aerials many miles in length for
long distance communication.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19
nd one no-party ballot. The party ballot

and one no-psrty ballot. The party ballot
must be either Republican or Democratic
while the on-party ballot Is to be one
including names Of candidates for district
judgeshlps, candidates for county offices
and for the legislative office. Separate
ballots on question Of military training
In high schools were provided.
On the Republican ballot Senator Frank
=. Kellogg was opposed FOR denomination
by Ernest Lundeen and ktithard +.
Titus. Governor Preus was opposed by
Franklin f. Ellsworth.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19
Association Meets
Before Convention

The Indiana Eclectic Medical Associa-
ton opened a one day meeting here to-
day prior to the gathering Of delegates
to the National Eclectic Medical Associa-
tion which opens tomorrow at the Hotel
Lincoln and continues in session three
days. About 100 delegates were ex-
pected to attend the Indiana meeting
DR.. J. W. CAMEL Of TT. Wayne is presi-
dent Of the State association and first
vice president Of the national organiza-
ton.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19
Sam and George, Is,
City's Oldest Twins

RUSHVILLE, Ind, June 19-Sam and
George Young are Rushville's oldest
twins. They are rs, but do not appear
to be over, IS.
At twin contest to determine the
oldest and youngest, held at a twin re-
union In Newcastle recently. they won
the prize for being the oldest set There
were between sixty and seventy other
contenders.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19
RADIO PRIMER

VOLT METER-An instrument used to
measure the amount Of current passing
through a circuit. This is measured in
volts. The ordinary electric lighting cir
cult carries about ITO to 116 volts Of
current.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19
KELLOGG UP FOR
ENDORSEMENT
IN MINNESOTA
Primary Election for Senator
Seats in Congress and
Local Offices.

ST. PAUL. Mimi. June 19.-Yoters OF
Minneapolis today went to the polls to
register their preference in a primary
election for office OF United States Sena-
tor, seats in Congress and for State,
judicial and county offices.
Voters were given one party ballot each
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19
Authority Says Ether 4
HindrGRce to Radio.

NEW YORK. June 10.-Ether is a
hiudrance TO radio!
That, coming from no less eminent an
electrical engineer than DR.. II. w. Nichols
Of New York, furnishes another bolt
against the common belief that the ether
furnishes the medium of radio transmits
sion.
The first bolt against this notion
which heretofore had been accepted by
scientists-came only recently from DR..
Charles P. SteiGLetz, famous electrical
wizard. DR.. Steinmetz declared it was
not the ether, but extremely fast light
waves that made radio telephony pos
sible.
To this statement that the ether has
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19

LOOSE COUPLING OF TRANSFORMER.
increase. decrease or dying out OF cur
rents flowing within the wire.
If. in the neighborhood Of the current
carrying wire. there is a second wire, tina
rising and falling (alternating) mag
netic field.
The current flowing in this wire Is
an exact replica of that which flows
in the first. But It is always a some
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19
BY PAUL F. COOLEY,

AmerIca's Foremost Radio Authority.
At first glance the action which takes
place in the radio receiving transformer
seems mysterious.
Yet it is very simple. 1t easily can be
explained and understood.
1t should be remembered that when
ever a current flows within a wire, there
is set up around it an invisible mag
netic field. This field increases, decreases
or dies out, in strict accordance with any
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19

man, died at ST. Joseph's Hospital last
night as the result of injuries received
when his automobile collided with q
street car, Thursday.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19
Louis GerardOt, SIS,
Dies From Injuries

TT. WAYNE, Ind. June 19.-Louis II.
Gerardot, IS, well known business
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19

EXTRA SELLING AND WRAPPING SPACE
DRESSES ARRANGED ACCORDING TO SIZE
FOR CONVENIENT CHOOSING.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19

SCORES OF MODELS TO CHOOSE
FROM - EXTRA SALESPEOPLE
TO SERVE YOU.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19
Domestics-Piece Goods-Bedding

AWNING DUCK-s2 inches
wide: S-ouncs weight; brown or
blue stripe; 90~
yard .s...s.-sssssssss sssss.S ~
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19
.EyERIDGE EXPECTED
% ASK PRESIDENCY.

.PerusaI Of the Beveridge speeches in
Indiana discloses to the 'progressives. -
''reactionary tendencies" which disqual-
fly him for any such leadership as they
have in mind. Yet it is not doubted that
just as soon as Mr.. Bereridge shall have
emerged triumphant in his battle with
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19

smartly styled with nounces. sashes, PAN
els, overdrapes and pockets Some are
daintily trimmed with organdy and lace.
Others are hand embroidered; each and
every one IS decidedly pretty.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19

Sheer tissue ginghams, fine voiles, cool
pongees, ramie suitings and imported ging-
hams In many attractive colorings. For the
miss, matron and large woman-sizes II
to 81.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-19

BED PILLOWS - Filled
with new sanitary feathers;
choice coverings (no phone
Orders); extra ga
special, each. .CJC