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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-01
The Old Mechanic Says:

ne Olo MSCUdniC 0dySs
Sometimes the other fellows mis-
take is the basis of your puzzle.
Here's a little incident thatn explain
what I mean:
The other day was called out to
try to find out why certain car in
town wouldn't start. 1t had stopped
suddenly, which naturally indicated
electrical trouble, but I'll admit 1t
had me fooled for awhile. The start
err worked, but there was no ignition
and the only light on the car was the
one on the instrument board.
That's what puzzled me-the little
light on the dash. If there had been
no lights at all and no ignition, but
plenty of juice for the starter it would
have been simple. would have
known that the ammeter was on the
blink, because the current for the
lights and ignition has to pass
through this indicator. The starter
has a separate circuit.
Just to be sure about everything
got out the instruction book and
checked up. don't believe in
guessin' when a guide is right under
my nose. There was the wirin' dia-
gram to tell the whole story as to how
the thing ought to work. and 1t fitted
in exactly with the way thought 1t
out for myself. Yet there was the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-01

dash light bright as you please, but
no lights in the lamps. Not a fuse
was blown out. Not wire was dis
connected.
1 began to suspect that in buildin'
the car someone made few changes
to suit themselves. That's good way
to figure when there doesn't seem to
be any logic to things. So I got out
the pliers, removed the ammeter from
the instrument board and took look
at the connections. Sure enough.
there was the wire for the dash light
taken off the battery side of the am
meter instead of the generator. 1t
really doesn't make much difference
because the current used by the dash
light hardly registers on the ammeter
anyway, but 1t serves to puzzle the
fellow who tries to reason out trouble.
Two Parking Pointers
How many times in the course OF
the day do you scrape the right tires
against the curb? An excellent way
to tell is to paint the tires with black
tire paint and then note the number
of telltale marks at the end of the
day. 1t will help preserve the tires as
we'll as encourage the habit of avoid
ing the curb.
Most closed cars are stolen because
the wind shields are not securely
locked, or because they are so fiimsy
in construction that thief can pull
them open and unlock the doors from
the inside. Wise owners are not re-
lying entirely upon the door locks.
but are locking ignition and gears
as well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-01
By Beck

receiving medical treatment /, i
Maine Eye and Ear hospital al pr,
land. has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl j. Sanburg ssr
returned to their home in Hsnat
Conn, after a few weeks visit be-,
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Berry Hes
Portland a few days last well.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Merrill d
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Berry were
Augusta. Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Omen vi
have been working at Pierce POD
have finished work and retan.
home. $50 ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Durgin 81 BIZ:
ham were in town "Wednesday.
Miss Bertha Harris is home ID
Dead Stream on vacation,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-01
Two Parkino Pointers
Air Cleaner SUGGESTION

II you are planning to attach an
air cleaner to your car it Is a good
plan to insert several feet of flexible
piping between cleaner and carbur-
etor, rather than to connect them
directly. This makes it possible to
change the position Of the cleaner to
suit varying climatic and weather
conditions, in order to provide for the
right temperature of air. The
cleaner can be thus located
nearer the radiator for summer
driving when the coolest air IS
desired, or located at warm spot
under the hood when the hottest air
is needed as in extremely cold wealth
err. The flexible piping also can be
wired to the exhaust manifold to pro-
vide for further preheating of the air
il necessary. In hot weather driving
the flexible tube, however, should De
kept away from the exhaust manifold
since the engine will operate better
on the coolest air you can give 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-01
THE FORKS

Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Durgin were
in Augusta several days last week.
Mrs. Harry. Morris, who has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-01
Hat Weather suauestion.

There is temptation at this time
| of year to use heavy oil in the en-
CINE in the belief that it will run
| cooler with an oil that will not get
] thin so quickly. This Is a good temp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-01
Period of Vibration

The period of vibration Of some
new motors has been taken out of the
high speed range and brought into
the lower ranges where it seldom no
ticed. 1t is around ten miles an hour
for one high priced six-cylinder car,
There is, accordingly, much to be
gained by refraining from driving too
frequently at this speed in high gear.
just as one would be careful to keep
car with a higher critical point
above or below the period of vibra-
ton.
What's the Answer?
/. What is the "gyroscopic couple
as it applies to the action of the front
wheels?
2. Will front wheels wobble as
easily on smooth road as on
rough road?
8. Why do gasoline tank wagons
and trucks dangle chain from the
frame to the road?
4. Why do front wheels tend to
turn out when the car goes over
bump?
s. What dilutes the crankcase oil
besides unburned gasoline?
(Think these over during the week
and look for the answers in this de-
partment next Saturday. They may
surprise YOU'D
copyright 1926 by The Ullman
Feature Service.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-01
We'rs Never Satisfied

"This car is terrible. I'm black
and blue from riding in it,"
"WeII you said you wanted sonne'
thina to knock about in"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-01
THE MAJESTY OF THE LAW

daily output Of Ford of Canada,
which supplies Canada and the
British Colonial possessions, have
added a daily average of 925 cars
and trucks to the production figure
bringing the total up above SIPS a
day.
On May 10. when the domestic
plants went to the new high mark
of 1858 cars and trucks, foreign
plants and the Canadian company
produced S92. setting as the record
for all the rema; liable total of s.
$50 Ford cars and trucks
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

he sisters visited at home, After
they had left on the afternoon
boat Monday, Mr.. Nelson discov.
ered his new eleven dollar shoes
were gone and a pair left in their
place that he was sure could be
bought for four dollars and seven
ty-fivc cents. This added TO the
already hilarious time all had en-
ioyed. But b. 7. says he can {
redit to Peter Swanson ever a,
gain the reutation that he never
took so much as a pin that did not
belong to him.
Rev. d. l., Dean who spoke at
the Baptist church last Sunday
morning and evening gave two
very interesting talks. He is a
nan Of strong personality and has
had broad experience. Ills talk
at Mamy Hall in the afternoon
was also much appreciated.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13
FIRE DESTROYS
ISLAND HOME

The home of A, Il, Smith of
Qumtermaster was totally des-
uoyed by fire Wednesday after
noon Of this week, Ii seems the
fire was caused by the kitchen
stove, Reports say nothing was
saved of the contents. Mr.. and
Mrs, Smith bought this place a
few years ago and had improved
il quite extensively. The house
had been fixed up in good shape,
large chicken houses We're built,
and the owners We're getting start
ed very nicely, Now their home
is in ashes. The entire island
extends sympathy.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

carried into the wood shed and
piled a large supply Of wood, so
much forthe work Needless to
say the work came first on the
PROGRAM for all know boys work
better for a treat than after re-
ceiying it. There were between
forty-fivc and fifty persons at
lunch in the late afternoon, Some
Of the mothers and friends visit
I'd the school in the afternoon.
Miss Jose, teacher Of the grammar
grades and Miss LANCER, teacher
of the primary grades were guests
at the lunch served by the ladies
at the hall.
@ II. Merry is having new
house built, The work is being
supervised by Alex Stewart,
Speaking OF new houses, now
is a good time to say that Mr..
FIildebrand has just recently
moved into his new house, finish
ed a short time ago, Also Mr..
Hansen has house under con
/ shuction.
Mr.. and Mrs, G. l.. Garner Ell
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Hill and children two days the
past week. Miss Rose Garner ac-
companied them to their home in
Seattle on a short visit return
ing home late the past week.
G. II. Merry is our winning man
as school director for this and
Dockton school district. Out Of
81 votes cast twenty-five were for
Merry.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

Manager Garner of the P. S. p.
and l.. Company says it is the in
tention of his company to maintain
the boat Roosevelt" which is
now furnishing us power and
light, as an auxiliary unit after
the new cable is laid. This would
provide for emergencies such as
we witnessed last week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13
MAURY
(Mrs, G. Meyer
\ y n y Il n 4 i .

%# %&& y - y = **
Mr.. Atwood of Mileta was a
business visitor in Tacoma on
Tuesday of this week.
Mrs. Chas. Kellogg spent a few
days the past week with her hus-
band here,
Scott Spahr left Monday morn
ing for Portland, Oregon on a
business trip.
Mrs. Wernecke, Mrs. Swan and
daughter and Mrs, Nederman
We're guests at the club meeting
at Maury Hall the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crosby and daugh-
ter, Porta of Seattle are stopping
at their Luana Beach summer
home this week.
Marc Rorr,, has loayed tbo t;de
lands Eost % Eornhno+h mol,
and win ;nstan = f;sh fran fhis
snrin@
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13
home at Centcr.

An enthusiastic Boy Scout meet
ing was held at Glenn Acres Tues
day evening where all sorts OF
capers and didos were cut up and
served out, Guests We're 4. lLap-
sen, Elmer Stevenson, and w. j.
Mcgowan.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13
BURTON
Mrs. A. llunt)

@**se *ss% .
Mrs. II. f. Wegner of Tacoma
is a guest at Casa Iona for a few
days this week,
Miss Ethel Whitfield returned
home from Longview Saturday,
where she has been at the Geberts
for some time while clerlling in a
grocery store.
Mrs. Thco. Mauck, owner of Ho,
tel Burton and her daughter, Mrs.
10. Avery and Mr.. Mauck were
spending the week end on our
beach at Mr.. Mauck's summer
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. Spier are NOV
ing Thursday from the Taylor
house in Burton to their home in
! Atsascadero, California. A Span
ish grant purchased in 1913 by Il.
g. Lewis now the civic center of
a large community of homes, or,
,ehards and modern Improvements.
A. III. Num- returned this week
from Vancouver, Wash, where
he was called Friday by the ser
ious illness of Mrs. Mum. He
brought back with him the wei
come news that she was recovering
from bronchial pneumonia which
had nearly proved fatal
| Miss Maybelle Gerking of Ia
coma spent the week end with her
4 Aunt Eta McNair, as did also
Miss Clara Miller who is telephone
operator at the American Lake
!, Veterans hospital.
Mrs. d. G. Fenton leaves this
week for southern California TIC
visit several months with hel
:. daughter, Mrs. A. II. Poultuey al
Sisquot.
) Mrs. Geo. Hofmeister had as
dinner guests Sunday, the Misses
Geneveive and Ruth Freeman Of
Tacoma.
Only a small vote was polled al
: Tuesdays election, but we under
stand the 4 mill levy carried. Mr.
q. Z. Stone was reelected to tn,
School Board and Julius Day go
most of the vote for Port Commits
!, 'ioner.
Mr.. Moy and sons came ovel
from Seattle Saturday in thei,
yacht and while here We're wei
come guests at the Coates home
Mrs. Coates and little Beth ac
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

This ofScc acknowledges a
friendly call from G. B. Madsen,
the new manager of the Petersen
Feed Store at Cove. Nh Madseh
has spent several years in the
grain section of the Central North,
and is acquainted with the West
Pacific Coast where he has been
travelling for some time.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

An enthusiastic Boy Scout meet
ing was held at Glenn Acres Tues
day evening whore all sorts OF
capers and didos were cut up and
served out. Guests We're Y. lIau-
sen, Elmer Stevenson, and w, j.
Mcgowan.
This ofscc acknowledges a
friendly call from G. B. Madsen,
the new manager Of the Petersen
Feed Store at Cove. Mr.. Madseh
has spent several years in the
grain section of the Central North,
and is acquainted with the West
Pacific Coast where he has been
travelling for some time.
School election passed Off quiet
ly at Vashon, 40 votes were
cast Martin Tiomsland received
35 of these, W. D. Garvm and A,
b. Van Camper each received
one, Mr.. Tiomsland was there
fore duly elected
Julius Day carried Vashon pre-
cinct for Port Commissioner by
three votes. He received p votes,
George Cottrell received Is votes
and Frank Boyle got |.
w. V. Garvin has added a store
room to his Vashon home, doing
the work himself. The way he
| Tugs timberS around would make
young fellow envious even the
Brother Garvin is lowering arounC
the eighties.
George Harrington of Lons
Beach, Calf. has just added lau
Iles to his brow in debate recent.
held at the Polytechnic Higl
School in that city. The question
was: Resolved, that California
is 1.-THE Best State in he Union.
George was on the negative ant
proved even to bunch of Calf
ornia judges that the state o
Washington goes the "Vestibul
of Heaven State" one better
George used to work in the News
Record office, and we gladly not
his early training wasn't in vail
Our old friend e. Klockstead o
Seattle was on the island this wee
attending to business matters. ii
reports Mrs. Klockstead not in
proving in her health for whic
we are sorry,
F. j. Shattuck has been goin
around this week Topped over liR
a wounded coyote in the sag
brush. Lumbago he claims is tn
cause, but after DR.. McAlurra
bound him up and the News-Rt
/ cord man gave him some adyic,
he is much improved. The frs
hundred years is the worst pan
OF it.
Axel Petersen was off the islam
| Wednesday on a business trip.
c. Middling calls our attentio
| to a recent ruling of the suprem
court to the effect that those ell
gagged in interstate commerce al
not obligedd to obtain certificat
| of public convenience and neceS
| ity. The decision will not effeO
] the present laws governing tran
4 portation entirely within the stat
\ Mr.. and Mrs. c., G. Kimm
l drove to Mt. Vernon Saturda
1 evening for a short visit with IL
| Moberg family. They returnc
> Sunday.
e Mr.. w. Il. Sapp, employed |
Al the Earth Garage, has purchase
the old Morehouse residence
Vashon and will move into Il
place at once. Nashon WELDON
the coming of this family to
midst.
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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

FOR sALE-Setting hens and
Plymouth Rock Matching eggs
George Jenn, Yashon. Red 43,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13
vAsHoN LOCALS
Mr. apd Mrs, Chas. Deppman of
Bremcrtom were Nashon visitors
evening of last week,

Delbcrt Danner of Seattle was
on the island Wednesday shaking
hands with old neighbors and
friends. He has branehed out in
his business of selling green fol-
iage for decorations, and is doing
a growing and prosperous bust
ness.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

Mr.. w. l.. Sapp, employed by
the Earth Garage, has purchased
the old Morehouse residence in
Vashon and will move into the
place at once. Nashon welcomes
the coming of this family to It's
midst.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

The Community Home Ladies
held a large and interesting meet
ing Wednesday of this week at
the home of Mrs. 7. Hansen.
Miss Orma Ames is the new
housekeeper at the II. N. Rodda
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Swanson of
Tacoma spent the week end at the
b. P. Nelson home. While here the
men folks went clam digging while
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

F. j. Shattuck has been going
around this week Topped over like
a wounded coyote in the sage
brush. Lumbago he claims is the
cause, but after DR.. McNIurray
bound him up and the News-Re-
cord man gave him some advice,
he is much improved. The first
hundred years is the worst part
OF it.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

Mrs, ii, +. Wegner of Tacoma
is a guest at Casa Iona for a few
days this week,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Kimmel
drove to Mt. Vernon Saturday
evening for a short visit with the
Moberg family. They returned
Sunday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

Axel Petersen was off the island
Wednesday on a business trip.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

\ $4,000 "*''' .
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

w. V. Garvin has added a store
room to his Vashon home, doing
the work himself. The way he
Tugs timbers around would make
a young fellow envious even tho
Brother Garvin is lowering around
the eighties.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

Our old friend e. Klockstead of
Seattle was on the island this week
attending to business matters. He
reports Mrs. Klockstead not i'm
proving in her health for which
we are sorry.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

Miss Ethel Whitfield returned
home from Longyiew Saturday,
where she has been at the Geberts
for some time while cleriing in n
grocery store.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-03-13

Nero Berry has leased the tide
lands East of Fernheath Dock
and will install "A fish trap this
spring.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-05
TREATMENT OF SEED
SAVES CABBAGE CROP

Cabbage growers in Ramsey
county, who treated their cab
bage seed with corrosive sublim-
ate or hot water last spring. are
convinced that healthy seed pays.
Cabbage grown from the treated
seed, says r. C. Rose Of the uni.
versity's extension service, de-
veloped on the average very lit
tie black rot and stump rot. while
the fields planted with untreated
seed showed heavy losses from
these diseases. When the treated
seed was planted in old cabbage
soil. the good results Of the treat
ment was not as marked as where
new soil was used. Cabbage seed
treatment should always be &C
companied by an uninfected seed
bed, rotation Of crops in the field
and maggot control.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-05

ten TO speech-making in Con
gress. The official stcnographers
are usually exhausted at the end
of the day. They are among the
few Obliged to give attention 10
the orators. Though ii costs con
siderable money to the taxpayers
% keep Congress in session. an
ambitious legislator from the
South actually attempted to give
the House first-hand information
about Alaska. A good geography
would have furnished the infor-
nation. without, of course. the
fine poetic touches of the South
ern visitor who explained how
fish are caught in Artir waters.
As If the House cared. for this,
Il stood OH a hilltop near Fair
hanks and looked upon the mid
night sun. its tender
rays fell upon these ice-crcwned
snow-capped mountains, lighted
with mellow glow of FURNISHED
gold. etc"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-05
TEXAS RANGERS WAR ON RUM
Piunderine of American Ranches
Feared by Authorities.

Austin, Texas The Teas Rang
ers were ordered to take thu field
along the Rio Grande 10 forestall q
threatened invasion by Mexican rum
runners.
Circulation Of reports tn Mexico OF
the suspension OF Ranger operations
BY San Antonio Injunction case has
created serious problem. accordins
to advices received by Adjutant Gen
eral Mark MCGEE.
MCGEE wired an officer at Laredo
20 take whatever steps necessary to
maintain order and protect American
property. Fifteen heavily armed Mex
fcans under the leadership OF Leon
yillers. described as lone of the worst
bandit leaders along the border" by
Wright, crossed the Rio Grande north
Of Laredo. the adjutant generals de
partment was advised
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-05
FORBES is CONVICTED
]. w. Thompson Also Is Found
Guilty by Iury--0ut
Six Hours.

Chicagc--The federal Jury which re-
viewed the administration Of the Uni
ted States Veterans bureau under
former Director Charles r. Forbes.
convicted Forbes and JOAN W. Thomp
son. 81. Louis contractor. Of conspiracy
20 aefrxnd the government IN tho al
location OF veterans hospital con
tracts
The maximnm penalty Tor the Of
Tense h two yezrs Imprisonment or
$4,000 ffne or both.
Defense counsel Indicated that the
case would be carried. n necessary. 20
the United States supreme court.
The jury was out i've hours and 30
minutes. but ifs veratct was reached
ON the 18th ballot after exactly ave
hours deliberation. The vote on the
lrst nine ballots was . TO Cor con
viction On the next two. It stood 10
20 2. The verdict IN the 10 weeks
litigation was reached ON ths next bal
lot
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-05
CASTOR MEANS GETS 2 YEARS
Attorney Called Fixsr Gets q Like
Sentence.

New York - CASTOR B. Means, for
mer department of Justice agent, was
found guilty by Federal Court jury
on charges Of conspiring to bride
government officials. and was sen
fenced TO pay fine of $4,000 and to
serve two year penitentiary term
Thomas B. Fielder. Means attorney.
who was convicted of similar charge.
was fined $4,000. The sentences were
imposed by Federal Judge Lindlep
after the jury had returned a sealed
verdict which had found the defend
ants guilty. but recommended elem
eney The court denied notion to set
aside the verdict ON the ground that
1t was contrary to the weight Of evi.
dence.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-05
CONGRESS- GETS
new FARM BILL
Government Export Corporation
Proposed in Substitute for
McNary-Hauyen Bill.

washingtnn-Farm help by means
Of a s50.000,o0G government export
corporation TO purchase surplus agri.
cultural commodities in time Of de-
preston was proposed in a bin In
troduced by Senator c. L. McNary
(rep-. Ore.)
Under the McNary bin purchases
would be started when 1t had been de-
termined that the domestic price was
90 far below the world price TO rem
der imperative In whole or in part the
tariff on that commodity"
Sale by the corporation of the stocks
acquired during each operation period
would be made either at home or
abroad, as 1t deemed expedient.