Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 103, Hammond, Lake County, 18 October 1920 — Page 10

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Answers to Lust Wfck'n Qu-tl"-1. Irregular sparking at the safety spark gap of a magneto occurs uual!y at elow spredd only, because of additional compression cuumiI by expansion of excess gasoes. Often while th engine is idling thJ amount of acli charge of tuel admitted to the cylinders is not fully consumed by combustion, forming excess gas, wh.ch expands and creates a compression through which the spark at the plugs will not jump. Thus the current not heir.s able to cross the sparkplug points jumps across the safety spark gap at the magneto. 2. The carburetor which leaks when the engine is stopped after running usually has a p or fitting fuel Inlet or float valse. GrmJ in the old valve or tit a new one. Leaking is also caused by a loaded f.oat sticking inlet valve or float or a badly fitted needle valve. 3. The approximate weight of a gallon of gasoline is six and stx-tenths pounds. . 4. Although many of the present speed records are held by cars with engines of more than four cyl-nders. the extensive use of the four is accredited to less friction, less weight per horsepower, a shorter engine than the six. twin six or twin eight and more cooling or thermal efficiency of a small number of and larger cylinders. 5. The intensity of the headlights when a dimmer in the circuit is in use is regulated by adding to or decreasing the size or amount of resistance wire through which the current passes before it reaches the lights. If the lights are too bright when the dimmer is on. install a larger resistance coil or rheostat, and if the lights are in need of more current when dimmed simply short circuit two or more strands of resistance wire by fastening together, shortening the path of the current. 6. Heavier oil tends to give more power to an old engine with worn pistons, rings and cylinders because t aids in filling the space between these past, giving a smoother running engine an dmore compression. It also forms a heavier coating on bearing surfaces. " 7. Beside lack of oil in the crankcase, another cause of insufficient lubrication of bearings, causing them to wear quickly although they are not too tight, is the oil passages or groves In both halves of the bearing being clogged with sediment r too much graphite so that no oil can get to the bearing surface. S. One priming cup full of gasoline Is sufficient to prime a cylinder of an engine when it is cold. To insure using the correct amount fill the cup fu'l before opening, tnen admit the gasoline to the cylinder by opening the stop cock. 9. At least two additional dry cells should be used in starting an engine in cold weather, when dry cell ignition is used for starting purposes. Cold atmosphere lessens the efficiency of dry batteries. 10. A car which is housed in an animal barn for a long period will not retain its body gloss because of a gaseous compound constantly passing oft from manure. Varnish, or a paint which contains varnish is destroyed by this nitrogen compound.

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By Nick West The war we waged against th Hurt, no matter how we view it, has taught us much that should be done, and taught us how to do it. It's brought us lots of troubles, too, by making us live through them, and taught us things we should not do, and how we should not do them. In counting up the things we've "learned, no matter how distressing, we find that even what we've spurned may prove a lasting blessing. We've let the Democrats essay the job of railway traffic; and all the land has had its say in language plain and graphic. With telegTaphs and telephones they've made believe to serve us, and filled the land with caths and groans that left us weak and nervous. With methods slack they've mussed the mails by short and long division; they've made our letters speed like snails, with marvelous precision. And yet in spite of things so raw we might have been forgiving if they'd left out the final straw this darned high cost of living. With that Before us every hour we'll all of us remember that we must rise in all our power and smite 'em in November. By voting right we'll turn 'em out, with one sublime unheaval and show that we can brini; &bout the good that comes from evil

AUTOMOBILE PROBUnTinN

TO Mi - i NEV YORK. CM. 1 S. That the I turning point in the curirtiliriff of auto-, mobile producttonu through recent i credit restrictions and price disturb-j ances has been reached, wtth increas-' inly favorable prospects for the future. wits the opinion of leading auto-

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Jul a Hireling ui iioa .muunai w '""vbile Chamber of Commerce. George M. Dickl-on, president of the National Mptor Car & Vehicle Corp ration. one of th oldest manufacturers in the industry, sta.ed that his mrnI my u.i taking steps looking to a material t-u lai ; r.ient of its production in the near future, in the expectation of a firm and steady demand, especially for closed cars. "Automobile manufacturers generally were prompt in announcing their price policy." Mr. Dickson stated, "with th; result that business can proceed fm a stable basis once more. The credit situation also is showing much improvement, and it is not believed

that manufacturers and dealers li tor Car ,i Vehicle C ar

are In a sound financial position will date ( xp.rineced

have much further difficulty in securing adequate banking accommodations for the conduct of legitimate business. "Despite recent adverse general business conditions, the National Mo

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prospects for fall and wir.tei business, the close of the year should find it in an extremely favorable position.

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most prosperous company to continue unintei rup'edl: increasingly fcood the production of its current Sexto

model, announced a year ago, an contributing t j a most satisfactory condition as regards the manufacture and sale of its product."

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alternating- or direct current? Why is this so? 9. What is a g-ood, simple mixture for cleaning: sheet metal parts of the car, such as fenders, hood and side dust shields? 10. How can you tell when a cylinder is worn or scored?

Polish-Americans To Start Red Cross

Roll Sunday P. M. ;

THIS WEEK'S QtESTIOXS. 1. Vhit Is the freezing point ot gasoline and denatured alcohol? 2. What is the difference between a blue or red ignition spark? 3. How can vibrating or rattling fenders be silenced? 4. Which is the secondary winding of an ignition coil, the interior or exterior winding 5. What are causes of a carburetor mixture which is too lean or too rich? f. Can oversized tire chains be used mi a standard sized tire? 7. How can the cause of hard starting be located? 8, Does the magneto generate an

"Please ask all officials of the various organizations affiliated with St. Casimir's church to meet in the school hall. tomorrow afternoon at 0:30 o'clock." Dr. R. O. Ostrowski telephoned to The Times today. Always up and doing for the PolishAmerican cause. Dr. Ostrowski is eager to yoe his countrymen here make a tig showing in the coming annual roll call for Red Cross membership. The meeting tomorrow i3 called at the suggestion of he foreign speak:ng membership department of the national organization to start the preliminaries for the November drive. Dr. Ostrowski ha . ing received the letter only today. A similar meeting i.-; to be held on ihe evening of Oct. 21, at St. Mary's parish hall East Hammond, and at Wienskv's hall in West Hammond cf.i the following night.

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FOR TWENTY YEARS the National maxim has been: "We will build only as many cars as we can build well." So this year, as in. the past, we may not be able to deliver Nationals to all who would own them. LAKE COUNTY AUTO SUPPLY AND SALES H. A. ThieL Prop. N.W. Corner Douglas and Hohman Sts., Hammond. PK-- 1741

Twentieth Successful Year

Starting Monday Mcdv

Sale Closes Wednesday Evening, November 13

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Dodge, Buick, Hudson, Oakland Chevrolet, Reo, Maxwell, Lexington, Chandler

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Can a Mummy Come Back? Mark Twain was looking them over down in Egypt one day. He came across one of those old fellows who looked as though he was "all gone." Mark turned to the guide and said: "If this gentleman ever comes back to life you can wire me at my expense."

Art Snodgrass told a customer the other day, speaking about an automobile that had all but passed out of existence: "If this machine doesn't pass for a new one, I'll buy you a new hat." The customer hasn't returned as yet to take up the bet. You'll not find miracle men at the Auto Customs Shop, but you will find that no automobile factory can turn out better jobs of painting, topping and trimming than are being turned out daily by this organization.

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Without doubt the finest line of used cars, this season's models, to be sold far below rated prices. AH in A-l mechanical condition. Terms to Suit Your Income This Sale is Good for Three Days Only Lake County Auto SisppSy & Sales H. A. THIEL, Prop. , N.W. CORNER DOUGLAS AND HOHMAN STREETS, HAMMOND

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