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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-06-29

Norman Harrington is visiting
relatives and friends on the Island
after year spent in Southern Cal
ifornia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28

Large IT steering wheel
with spark and fhrottle Ieve
ers located on tOp.
Rear view mirror.
Foot aceelsratoR.
Fisher "Vv"ene plees Wild
shiald ca clcsad naOAels.
AnhOnaafic winAshield Wiz
err On closed models.
Senniacatins rearaxlas
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28

Producing a lining to Withstand
the terrific pressures created by the
latest type OF braking systems on
some Of The newer cars has become
serious problem for manufacturers
of this equipment. However, the
experimentation that has been under
way for some time holds out hope
for those engaged in this branch OF
the automotive industry, as well as
for the millions of motorists who
will benefit by any Improvement in
brake Innings.
Close inspection of some OF the
new cars on the market reveals
brake lining utterly different from
that to which the motoring public
has become accustomed. The new
material is a hard substance with a
glazed finish that seems to be the
exact reverse OF what good lining
ought to be. However. one must for.
get precedent and consider the new
conditions which have arisen in
brake designs and their operation
to understand the complete change.
1t Sqnas1es Flat
One instance of the inadequacy Of
conventional brake Innings Is in the
operation of large motor busses with
their great power brakes. Here the
customary brake lining simply
squashes fiat. with the result that it
IL virtually impossible to keep
brakes properly adjusted and eff
cient.
On lesser scale similar conditions
are found to exist in some passen-
ger cars. Since the adoption of the
booster brake, for instance, conven-
tional brake lining tends to squeeze
flat and to keep the brakes at too
great a clearance for efficiency. In
addition, the average driver today
travels along the highway at a much
higher rate OF speed. placing I'M
usual demands upon his brakes
when he wants to slow down.
One American manufacturer Of
brake lining has perfected a new
lining 50 hard that when it is
dropped to the floor it sounds like
a piece of tile. 1t appears to be
the exact opposite of what once
was considered the finest type of
brake lining.
made Of a very fine but silky
asbestos obtained In Canada. 1t is
contended by the manufactures that
this asbestos is the only kind known
to the industry which will not pull
verize. When 1t il converted into
brake Innings out of great sheets
made somewhat on the order of
paper. it is declared to be so hard
that it will neither break down
under pressure nor crumble under
heat.
May Be Eliminated
There have been many rumors
within the past few months to the
effect that brake lining in time
would be eliminated altogether from
the modern automobile, that a metal
to-metal contact between braking
surfaces would be substituted. 1t
IL believed that much of this talk
origina ted from knowledge Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28

sweeping fulI.crCwn, one.piece
Tenders and bullet-type headlamps
lend those final touches Of custom
distinction which are the source Of
owner pride.
Interiors, too, are impressively
beautiful withrich new upholster-
les wide, restfuI seats and
striking new, compIeteIy enclosed
instrument panel, indirectly lighted.
And coupled with this arresting new
beauty are drilling new accelera.
lion and speed-the result Of tho
most remarkable chassis advance.
ment thar Chevrolet has ever
announced!
Come in-see this remarkable new
automobile and You'll agree with
thousands Of others that 10 provide
such a car at Chevrolet prices con.
stitutes one of the greatest automotive
achievements Of all time.
E
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28

fact that manufacturers OF brake
lining were experimenting with ma
terials so hard as to be readily con-
fused with metal.
One of the new cars recently
placed on the market is equipped
with a brake lining so similar to
that described above that 1t Is
customary for statesmen to demon.
strate how closely it approximate
metal. It is possible. it is claimed,
to take a penknife and cratch ones
initials on this lining material just
as one might do on the smooth
metal surface of the brake drum
itself.
An interesting story is told of
an experiment made in Arizona to
determine the stamina and eff
cheney of this new type OF lining.
The experimenters We're looking Tor
a genuinely severe test and found
it in q contracting job being done
on q dam under construction In that
State. Here trucks were obliged
to- travel so miles down grade and
it was customary procedure to re-
line the brakes prior to each trip.
so severe was the descent on con-
ventional brake lining, although the
very hest quality was used.
Also, 1T was found, the trucks
were obliged to stop at certain
points on the way to have the
brakes cooled with water to keep
them from burning. Finally the
nuisance reached the point whore
the engineer IN charge decided to
use the metalto-metal plan, elini-
al
Lasted Six Weeks
The result of this was that while
metal Innings served to keep the
cars under control and to obyiate
the annoyance OF daily refining, an
other problem presented itself.
Since the road was narrow there
were points where trucks going
down were obliged to stop while
those coming up passed. During
this wait the metal Innings partially
fused with the metal of the drums.
making it necessary for the drivers
to hammer the Innings free before
they could proceed.
One of the engineers interested
in the development of heat and
pressure resisting brake Innings
studied the situation and asked that
the new product be given q trial.
1t IL interesting and significant to
record the fact that the new Innings
lasted six weeks on the average.
Another important advantage
claimed for the new materials Is
that they are impervious to weather
conditions. Ii this be true. it
means that the manufacturers are
taking the guess" out of brake
Innings and are furnishing the type
of efficiency and reliability hither-
to considered impossible.
With Innings smooth and non
variable so far as their surface IL
concerned 1t IL possible to maintain
accurate brake band clearanceS that
will remain constant. thereby con-
tributing much to the efficiency of
motoring. That Is q boast for the
new materials.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28

ImprOxed valve.ln.head
motor.
Stronger frame - longer,
wheelbase 1o7'.
New EOur.wheeI bEakes.
ThermcStat control cooling
systennD
New alloy Anva1 strut''
pistonS.
New instrunnane PANEL lndl.
recflY lighted.
New BAH bearing worm and
gear Steering.
Semi-eilipde shock abocrboF
springs s4z Of wheelhasa.
Safety gasoline tank at rear.
Larger balloon dres 80 K
%S0's
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28
LINCOLN BODIES.
WORK OF ART

The extent to which Lincoln
bodies at the show are individually
custom built can best be appreciated
by comparison with the days of
fine craftsmanship, according to
c. @. Warfield. of the Warfield Mo
tor Company.
Only a few years ago fine
craftsmen devoted their lives to
building coachwork of surprising
beauty for their fashionable and
wealthy patrons. Their creations
were not only beautiful but lasting
---for they built extremely well. with
painstaking skill and close atten-
ton to the most minute details.
The spirit and traditions of those
days are preserved at the body plant
Of the Lincoln Motor Company to.
day., said MIR. Warfield.
Every employee working on Lin
coin bodies is skilled craftsman,
who. working with modern tools,
perfects his particular parts Of the
body until it passes the most rigid
examinations and inspections.
KiIn-Dried Wood
A few details will serve to Illus
erate the care taken lin the construc-
ton of Lincoln bodies. An wood
used Is specially Kindred, with
plenty of time to dry the wood from
the inside out. thus eliminating all
possibility of warping.
Lincoln body pieces are fitted
perfectly. There are no nails. brads
or threaded nails used in Lincoln
framework. There are over 600
screws put in by hand in the frame
work Of a Lincoln closed body. Much
Of the hard wood used in Lincoln
body framework is from the forest
preserves of the Ford Motor Com
paT1v.
Lincoln bodies are made of IA
gauge aluminium, hand hammered
into shape by skilled craftsmen
Only by Itand-hammering and hand
filing could the smooth surfaces and
beautifully blending curves of the
Lincoln body be achieved.
Moreover, this method enables the
Lincoln Motor Company to fashion
bodies out of q few large pieces
which permits more beautiful shap-
ing and greater strength. On the
cloaed models the aluminium pieces
are as follows: Upper body. lower
body. cowl and four door panels.
The open cars are similarly made.
except. of course. for the elimination
Of the upper body piece.
lincoln upholstery work. hard
ware and body finish are also in
keeping with these principles Of fine
craftsmanship. The uphoIstery-of
broadcloth. mohair. cord or leather
~ put on over as many as three to
five foundations. whereas the usual
practice is to use but one or two.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28
STRICT NO PARKING, Rule

An owner of an automobile in
Holland cannot park his car with.
out someone In it. This strict law
s. to make It possible for the car
to be Immediately moved in case of
emergency Of any sort. The ruling
Ne overcome. however. when a street
urchin Is hired to sit in the car
while it IL marked
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28
A NOVEL AUTO SIGNAL

: Traffic policemen in Copenhagen,
Denmark, use a cat's-eye reflector
In the palm of their white gIoved
hands. Motor car headlights are
reflected by the cats eye. enabling
motorists to see the policeman's
signals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28
FAST AND DANGEROUS

Dodging whizzing motor cars in
Chicago is more dangerous than
hunting rhinoceros. in the opinion
Of DIR. Frank Thompson. who re-
turned recently from Africa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28

New streamIine bodies by
Fisher.
New DueO cOIors.
Theft-proof steering and
ignition lock.
ACOil Filter.
AC Air Cleaner.
Sinsleplafa dry diSe-elmtcn.
New crankeasa breathing
system.
New twoport exhai1st.
Heavy Onepiecs fulI-crOwn
Tenders.
Alennite pressure MhficafinA
Vaeuuna tank hel supply.
Improved DelecRemy Die.
tributor ignition.
Combination tail and stop
light.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28
Brake Lining Problem
Near Solution
BY J. LEO sUGRUE
Times Automobile Editor

Second only to the motoring brought about
bv improved powerful brakng systems is the radical
change developing in brake Innings "Details regarding
this new development are only just becoming known.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28
before achieved
IN 4 oW-priced car

Introducing marvellous new Fisher
bodies, styled with Ill the artistry Of
Fisher nnaster designers 3. finished
Ia alluring new colors Of lustrcus
lasting Duco and Offering new
interior appointments comparable
to the finest custom creations
the Bigger and Better Chevrolet
is everywhere acclaimed ~ = car of
outstanding distinction!
Here il an order Of elegance never
before thought possible in ! low
priced car. The beautiful new Fisher
bodies are lower and roomier and
mounted on wheelbase OF 1O7
inches-6cur inches longer than the
previous Chevrolet chassis! The
higher, narrower and more grace.
ful radiator =. the long, straight
lines Of the new and deeper hood
combine to express 4 new order Of
staunchness and heetness; while
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-28

Every feature advanced completeness
demanded in the finest offered in the New Chevrolet
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27
NJ. !:::;s;

Irene Rich has the role of FRITZ
Fov. in "Powder My Back her
latest starring picture, which comes
to the Airdomc Theater tomorrow
night.
Supported by a well-balanced
cast including Audrey Ferris, An
DIRE Beranger, Andcrs Randolf,
Carol Nye and Cissy Fitzgerald,
Powder My Back proves an ex-
cellent starring vehicle for the tai
ented Miss Rich.
FRITZ Foy is a musical comedy
star, who seeks revenge against the
mayor, who had exposed public
ity hoax involving Miss Rich and
her press agent. Andre Berangcr,
and subsequently ordered the au-
thorities to close the show.
As the story continues, Miss
Rich S heart softcns and Il romance
develops between her and the man
she sought to injure.
Powder My Back' was directed
by Roy Del Ruth. Robert Lord
wrote the scenario and Joseph Jack
son prepared the screen adaptation
from an original jerome King
ston.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27
PEACE AND ARMAMENT

The question of disarmament shows signs OF grow
ing too big for the diplomats. 1t is becoming matter
in which the common people of many lands are taking
keener interest They beginning to ask not theo-
retical proposals but practical accomplishments
The diplomats themselves have hastened the de-
veepment of this point of view. They have been
drawing up fine peace-favorng treaties for several
years. hailing each newy-sgned document more
assurance against war. Yet during these treaty
making years the nations representatives find their
disarmament discussions less successful. They
agree about dsarmng and the strong defense ad-
vocates in every country keep their demand for big
naves and heavy preparedness.
The result of their attitude is distrust and sus-
picion the part of the public. At the League As
semby recently Osten linden of Sweden told his
audience:
Delay is dangerous. Public opinion will soon be
ready to conclude from the failure Ito come to dis
armament agreement) that disputes and rvalries still
exist among governments despite the League Covenant
the Locarno and the Kellogg treaties"
The great force of the treaties so far accepted
lies in the eager and whoehearted support of public
opinion If this is discouraged and cynicism and
distrust take its place peace will not be any nearer
than it ten years ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27

Mama Kat's tail, Pussy made
lump for it and caught the ball IN
her claws and teeth.
"gOh. what fun!" mewed Pussy
ssMoy | hnnp at this as much as
I likc''
eyes" said Uncle Wiggily with
laugh, "chcw and claw the iea-
thcr ball all you please. You can
harm it, So Pussy did anu IN n
few davs of rest Mama kat's tail
grew some new fur and was as good
as before. And Pussy could practice
catching mice with the feather ban.
So everything was fine. And if the
blackboard doesn't jump out of the
window in the night and scrub IT.
self white with chalk, III tell you
next about Uncle Wiggily and
Papa Kat.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARIS
Copyright, 1927, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND
MAMA KAT

Once upon time as Uncle Wig
gily hoped past the cute niue
house where 'Tommie, Joie and
Kittie Kat lived, the rabbit gentle
man saw Mama Kat sitting out on
the front porch. =,
"Good morning, Mama Kat, .
greeted Uncle Wlggily. "And how
are YOU this fine September morn
jng''
"Not so well, mewed Mama
Kat. :,
"'What is the matter?' asked
Mr.. Longears as he kindlystwlnkled
his pink nose thinking that might
cheer up Mama Kat.
"Oh, Pussy Kat teascs me so tha'
don t get much rest and | am get
! ting quite thin, mewcd Mama
! Kat Uncle Wiggily, looking at her
could see that she was not a
/ plump and sleek looking as she had
! been.
"Pussy Kat Pussy Kat!' cX-
claimed the rabbit gentleman,
thoughtful like. q don't seem to
! ltlilCHlbCi
''Shc is my newest little kitten,
/ went on Mama Kat, land though
She is dear and a darling and all
that, still she is so lively and full
of fun that she never gives me a
n oment 5 peace. She always wants
to be playing. "
eyes suppose 50, agreed
Uncle Wiggily. "But YOU know,
Mama Kat, that pussy cats and
puppy dogs must play and even
when they are very little they must
pretend to catch mice or graw
bones so they will be able to do
those things really when they grow
up.
/ ~ know all that, thank you,
/ mcwed Mama Kat. lat If only
Pussy would play with something
else than my tail could stand it,
" Your tail!' cried Uncle Wig
gily in surprise.
eyes, my tall" yowled Mama
Nat. Look at it!
! With that she brought her tail
out from where it was curled under
/ Htr ana hCit W iSIiiH saw N"'i'
all the fur was rubbed off so that
instead of being fuzzy and wuzzy
it was bare, like lead pencil.
What did that?' asked the
bunny gentleman.
con Pussy did that, chasing after
and playing with my tall said
Mama Kat.
"Why doesn't Pussy play with
her own tail?' Uncle Wiggily want.
ed to know.
'That $ what tell her, said
the eat mother. = But she seems to
like mine. When | am lying down
to rest Pussy will jump over me and
grab my tail, pretending that it is
mouse. And when twitch my
tail out Of her way she leaps after
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27
She made a lump

quick enough and Pussy caught hold
of it and pulled out a little moro
fur.
"'There. You sect said Mama
Kat to Uncle Wiggily.
"Oh, Mama, mcwed Pussy.
81 thought your tail was little
mouse!'
'Gou should let your mother hav3
little rest, Pussy,' said the rab.
bit gentleman.
''But | love to jump at thing1
that move and twitch, said Pussy.
Yes, suppose you do SAID
Uncle Wiggily. "Well, that is ma
tural and right. But your mother
mus thave some rest. Wait minute
and think can fix things for
you, - said the bunny.
Alvey he hoped until he found
some loose chicken feathers. These
he made into II little ball and tied
them by a string so the feather ball
swung in the wind from the porch
railing. As soon as the feather bail
began to sway back and forth, like
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27
WILKINS AND BYRD

Sir George Wilkins flight the North Pole
last year was marvel of courage and skill Now he
is setting off again, this time to fly the Antarctic
region.
The Wilkins expedition S quite different from the
Byrd expedition The latter will remain in the Ant
artic for two years, making many flights and doing
much exploring. The present Wilkins expedition is
to be another exploratory dash by air.
Byrd is taking many men and vast quantities of
supplies. Wilkins is taking only few and only
the supplies necessary carry out their brief but
hazardous flight over Graham Land
Both expeditions planned by men experienced
in exploration. They undertaken after careful,
scientific study of the whole situation, with prepara
tons adequate their respective needs and purposes
They are not in any way rivals. If they
full the world will, in the next two years learn far
more about the Antarctic than it has ever known
before. t...,.....,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27

it, catches it in her mouth or claws
and pulls out lot of fur. OF cours"
Pussy doesn t intend to hurt me, but
she is so playful and full of tail
chasing fun that 1t. has me worried
until / IN quite thin. +"
"It's too bad said Uncle Wig
gily.
Here comes Pussy now whis-
pered Mama Kat. III pretend to
be asleep and you can see what she
does. Hide behind porch pillar! -
While Uncle Wiggily was hiding,
up crept little Pussy. AS soon as
the baby eat saw her mother asleep,
as she thought, Pussy began to
crouch down and creep and she
switched her own tail to and fro
and then all of sudden, she made
jump and landed right on her
mothers tail!
Mama Kat tried to switch her
tail out Of the way but wasn't
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27
Tennis Stars
Await Opening
OF Tournament
BY United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Sept. 27.-Tennis
stars of the United States and Eng
land went through final workouts
today in preparation for the south
west championships at the Los Ang-
cles Tennis Club, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday.
The tournament will open with a
tour-man international team feature
match between the British Davis
cup team and an American team,
consisting of Van Ryne, Doeg,' Bell
and Glcdhill. The british players
are Edward Higgs, J. G. Gregory,
l. G. Collins and II. w. Austin.
Helen Wills and Mrs. May Sutton
Bundy also will participate in tile
tournament.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27
Light Scrimmage
Scheduled For
Trojan Eleven
BY United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27.-Thc
University of Southern Californi:
football team was to be given a
final light scrimmage today III pre-
raration for Saturdays game with
The Utah Aggies here.
Tomorrow the Trojans will con
fine activities to light signal drill,
goal kicking and forward passing
practise, according to the plans of
Coach Howard Jones.
The team Jones has designated as
the first eleven will start intact
against the Aggies. Williams, Edel-
son, Thomas and Saunders will be
the starting backfield. The entire
Trojan squad is expected to see act
Jon during the contest.
The Aggies, heralded strong de
fcnsively but weak Extensively, left
Logan, Utah, for Los Angeles to-
DAY.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27
Divorce Granted
To Mrs. Daniel
by United Pres. Leased Wire

RENO, New, Sept. Exchanging
cruelty, Margcry Durant Daniel was
granted a divorce from Robert w
Daniel. Washington, d. G., banker
here today.
Mrs. Daniel, the daughter Of W
c. Durant, automobile manufactur
err. and her husband released pro
pcrty claims against each other.
The agreement on the custody OF
their child, Margcry Randolph, was
reached between the two parties.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
September q, 1918


Nearing the close Of his third
year as pastor Of the FL Centre
Methodist church, during winch
time greatly by his efforts the de-
nominations splendid cdifice was
built. Rev. Oliver Saylor was tend
cred q reception by the members Of
the church yesterday evening.
D. r. Russell, pioneer surveyor
in Imperial county, is again in the
valley on q business trip.
Mrs. Thomas Beeman, county
librarian spent Yesterday at Braw-
Icy en- work in connection with the
Rraw,cy branch Of the county
library.
G. W Allen returned this morn
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF In
perlal Valley for this Uass
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
September 27, 1903

Miss Alice Beckett came in last
evening from the coast to resume
her work in Imperial schools
4 meeting of representatives, from
all cantaloupe associations in the
valley will be held in Brawley Sat
urdav. Not only viii the cantaloupe
-ociation he represented, but tine
independent growers will also have
rerrest tntatioH.
Edmund Allatt, son Of Postmaster
.Allatt is rapidly recovering from
IN operation for appendicitis and
VIII b, out Of the hospital in Il
few days.
W. Ii. Allen has returned from Il
trip to Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27
TEN YEARS AGO
September 27. 1918

T. O. McColluch, president of the
McColiouch Drug Company, today
completed details for the sale of the
NcColloueh Drug Store to Thomas
Neville, who for the past year has
been active manager Of the store.
The Army Dancing Club of Cal
exico VIII give 4 dance at the Com
mandcry hail, Tuesday, the proceeds
to be given to the Red Cross.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-27
SPANISH WAR HERO
PLEADS FOR HIS SON
By United Press Leased Wire

GLENDALE, Calf, Sept. 27 -
Richmond =. Hobson. hero Of the
Spanish American War. appeared in
police court here yesterday to plead
for his son, Richmond Jr. Young
Hobson, recently arrested for speed
ing, was ordered to pay $l5 or have
his drivers license suspended. The
elder Hobson paid the fine.