Henry Ford Trade School - Craftsman Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Volume I Henry Ford Trade School, November 26, 1926 Number 4 Sanitation Dept. Added at T. S. Will Give Boys Increased Responsibility for School’s Care A new department has been in- troduced into the Trade School— Sanitation. The object of this de- partment is not, as has been com- monly supposed, to furnish a penalty for the boys, but to give them added responsibility in the maintenance of their school’s physical plant. It will operate, as does every other depart- ment, on the merit system. As a rule, work in the Sanitation department will follow work in the Car Parts department for new boys entering the Trade Scool. Then, after completing their sanitation work, they will advance into tool work. In former days a boy who start- ed “serving” a trade faced a much harder undertaking than a boy in similar position today. His tasks were varied and uncertain, and often included the following: carrying the boss’s lunch, cleaning machines, sweeping the floor, helping the blacksmith, and, in general, making himself useful as possible. In those days the boss seldom had time to give instruction in the main work, and these odd jobs were considered the proper thing for the boys. Contrast with this the conditions today for boys working in the (Continued on Page 4) — All Section Defeated by Varsity Reserves The All-Section team was de- feated by the Varsity Reserves on Ford Field, Thursday, November 18, the score being 6-0. The field was in no condition to play fast football, but, notwithstand- ing, both teams battled hard throughout the game, and braved the mud baths, which none escaped. Bera’s remarkable kicking offered the best offensive weapon of the green and white, one punt netting 40 yards, and rolling 30 more. The All-Section backs gained good ground around the Reserves’ ends,, Lbut could not get through the sec- ondary defense. Pope made lone Cartoonist Contest This contest is to promote school spirit (which is making a more spectacular appearance every week) among the Artisans and to bring out talents of originality as well as that of a humorous nature and to encourage an interesting study on the part of the contestants. The cartoons may represent ac- tual or fictitious happenings in the shop, class room, on the field or any social gatherings of the Artisans. Of course, there is no rule regard- ing the exclusion of instructors in these cartoons. (Continued on Page 5) Metal Analysis In addition to the regular analy- sis of cast iron heats from the Trade School Foundry carried on by the Metallurgical Laboratory, the work of brass bronze and aluminum analysis has been as- sumed. Samples from each pour in the different foundries are sent to the laboratory for an analysis, and a report on the same is sent to the foundry as a guide and check on the castings made. A Special Feature introduced in connection with the Analysis of Brasses and Bronze is the separa- tion of Copper and Lead in the al- loy by the Electrolytic Method. This particular method employs the Solonoid and Electrolyzing Device. In the separation by this method the solution containing the metals to be separated is kept in motion I by the counteraction of magnetic flux passing from the Solonoid with I the current running between the electrodes. This avoids the necessity of a motor to rotate one of the elect- rodes and the attendant troubles of. a complicated apparatus in which a motor circuit is maintained, say- ing nothing of the much greater cost of the mechanical method of agitation. The point of importance in all this is that the better class of boys can carry on this work success- fully under the supervision and di- rection of an instructor—and there- by give a commercial as well as an educational value to this depart- ment of Chemistry. Wil liamston Overwhelmed by Artisan Grid Warriors Last Home Game an Easy Victory for Blue and White. Stein Makes Spectacular Sixty Yard Run for First of Six Touchdowns The Varsity demonstrated their football ability to a home crowd on the last home game of the season at Ford Field, Saturday, November 13, defeating the Williamston eleven 42-0. Martin, of Williams- ton, played a fighting game but his team mates could not offset the plunging of the Blue and White’s backs and steady playing of the line. Captain Grose won the toss and chose to kick. Marchand kicked to Linn, who was downed on the 28 yard line. Williamston fumbled but recovered without gain. Shcp- erd was stopped at tackle. Linn fumbled but recovered, losing 5 yards. Martin kicked to T. S. 40 yard line. On the first scrimmage Stein, behind fine interference, broke loose for 60 yards and touch- down. Marchand drop-kicked extra point. T. S. 7, Williamston 0. Marchand kicked, Gubrcy was tackled on Williamston’s 40 yard line. A lateral pass, Kitchen to Sheperd, gained 2 yards. A pass was incomplete on third down. Martin made 6 yards through the I line. Martin kicked to Perham, who was pounced upon at T. S. 40 yard line. Nagel was stopped off tackle. Stein made 1 yard on an end run. Balsley made 4 yards through guard. Nagel punted, the oval rolling out of bounds at Wil- liamston’s 22 yard line. A lateral pass, Kitchen to Martin, resulted in a fumble, T. S. recovering on Williamston’s 15 yard line. Nagel slashed offtackle for 6 yards. Stein made 2 yards off opposite tackle. Balsley made it first down on Wil- liamston’s 5 yard line. Nagel went 1 yard off-tackle. Stein circled end for second touchdown. Marchand kicked goal again. T. S. 14, Wil- liamston 0. Gubrey received kickoff on 25 yard mark and ran it back 10 yards. Linn fumbled. Hill recovered after 5 yard loss for Williamston. An incomplcted pass made it third down as the quarter ended. T. S. 14, Williamston 0. Second Quarter Walck and Pope replace Stein and Nagel. Martin kicked and Walek was downed on Williamston’s 35 yard line. Balsley made 5 yards through the line. Pope toted the oval for 2 more at tackle. Balsley made first down on Williamston’s 22 yard line. Pope circled end for 5 yards. A criss-cross, Walek to Pope, gained 12 yards. Balsley plunged the run- ning distance for a touchdown. Marchand kicked extra point. T. S. 21, Williamston 0. Williamston ball oh 40 yard line pass made fourth down. Martin’s made 2 yards at guard, 2 yards more at center. An incomplcted (Continued on Page 4) Orchestra Appears in First Public Program Four weeks ago an article ap- peared in the Artisan concerning the Henry Ford Trade School Or- chestra. The orchestra was then being organized under the leader- ship of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Bal- lard. This orchestra is now fully or- ganized and was able to give its first entertainment Friday, Novem- ber 12. The first selection was “The Naval Cadets.” After that Mr. Roberts sang a song entitled “The Horn,” accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Glassley. The or- chestra then played our favorite song, namely, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.” All the boys in the audience joined in singing the chorus. Earl Tank rendered a very fine selection on the piano. The orchestra then played its last selec- tion on the program. The program was repeated Fri- day. November 19, for the benefit of W section.

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6 November I2t 1926 FOUNDRY NOTES Officers Retained by Club Members auaiiaiiiiiauiiiaiiaiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiaiiiiiaiiiiiaiiriiiiii.iiiii i iaiia' araiiaiianaiibiiiiiii:iiiimii i:iiiianaiiiiia:ianaiiaiiatiaii | | Aluminum is not melted in the same manner as iron or bronze. The aluminum is put into large iron pots and heated by a gas fire. The pot used in the school foundry holds about 225 lbs. Owing to the relatively low strength and melting temperature of aluminum it is not a commercial practice to use pure aluminum for casting purposes, except in cases similar to that of cooking utensils where purity and freedom from cor- rosion are of more importance than strength alone. The addition of some hardener, such as copper or zinc, is necessary. The grade of aluminum now used In the school foundry is known as No. 12 com- mercial aluminum. The utmost purity of any metal added to aluminum is most essen- tial, especially so in the case of zinc which must be absolutely free from lead. The soundness of aluminum cast- ings depends largely on the temp- erature to which the charge is heat- ed and this should never exceed 1400 degrees F. The higher the temperature in the furnace the more unsound will be the casting. The higher temperature tends to form blowholes and the higher the tem- perature the greater becomes this tendency. Most of the common alu- minum alloys should be poured not hotter than 1290 degrees F. Should a charge become overheat- ed it is best to cast it into ingots or allow it to solidify in the crucible so as to permit the escape of ab- sorbed gases. Remelting to the cor- rect temperature will then give sat- isfactory results. Since aluminum melts at such a low temperature it is difficult to estimate its temperature by the ap- pearance of the melt. The use of a pyrometer is most essential for the best class of work and is invariably used in both large and small found- ries. Orchestra Plans In the first number of “The Ar- tisan” an article was published con cerning the Henry Ford Trade School Orchestra. It was told how the organization began its growth. Each week sees noticeable results in its progress. The orchestra is meeting three times a week for practice and with this strenuous program hopes soon to be able to give a concert. However, the or- chestra is still in need of certain instruments, namely, violins, reed instruments, flutes and brass (bass). With the addition of these the orchestra will be greatly strengthened. Mr. Johnson hopes to be able to give a program in a short time or at the first opportunity which pre- sents itself. Can you answer the following scientific queries ? 1. Why are Sunsets Red Some- times? 2. How is Alcohol Solidified? 3. How is Air Liquidified? For answers see Science and In- vention for November, 1926. On Monday, November 8, the Ex- ploration Club held its monthly meeting, at which time the election of officers was held. The members rewarded their present officers for their efficient service by reelecting Max Schnei- der, President, George Harris, Vice- president, A. Iauszewski, Treas- urer, and Alex Allie, Secretary. All elections were unanimous. Halloween Party (Continued from Page 1) Many games were played and stor- ies told, but the last and best event was the serving of the cider and doughnuts. At midnight the lights went out, a gong tolled the hour. Chains were heard rattling in the attic, and an illustrated ghost story was on. Soon the ghost appeared In the form of a grinning skull, which came floating through the darkness. The boys and girls went home in half frightened state of mind, but all had an enjoyable evening. MORE SCRAP FISH STORY Right after their marriage the gold fish took his bride for a trip around the globe. He Didn’t Noah Lot Mr. Shaffer: When Eve plucked the apple why didn’t Adam raise Cain? Mr. Carle: Simply because he wasn’t Abel. “I love to hear the Professor lec- ture on chemistry. He brings things home to me that I have never seen before.” “That’s nothing; so does the Stu- dents’ Laundry Agency.” Mr. Carl: “I take pleasure in giving you 80 per cent in mathe- matics.” Student: “Make it 100 per cent sir, and thoroughly enjoy yourself.” Mr. Overbey: “Kindly indicate some of the properties of metal.” Sleep: “Lead sinks, copper coils, gold rings, brass bowls.” CUT THIS OUT FOR THE NEXT GAME Hit Em Hard, Hit Em Low, Yea Team, Lets Go A Henry Ford Trade School Fight Henry Ford Trade School FIGHT (faster) Henry Ford Trade FIGHT FIGHT, FIGHT who fight we fight Henry Ford Trade Schol Fight, Fight, Fight. Start out slow. H-E-N-R-Y F-O-R-D T-R-A-D-E S-C-H-O-O-L RAH Sky Rocket Sohhhh Boom (Whistle) Yea Team Let’s Go. Blue and White Fight Blue and White Fight, Fight, Blue and White Fight, Fight, Who Fight, We Fight, Blue and White, Fight, Fight. 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2 The Artisan November 26, 926 3R d U ctrfi Publication of the Student. of the Henry Ford Trade School, Highland Park. Mich. VOL. 1. NO. 4. November 26. 1926 PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY $1.00 Per Year Single Copies. 7 Cents STAFF: Editor in Chief......James Humbemtone Associate Editor...................John O’Connell New Department: Frank Berio Alex Allie William Vance William Toth Joseph Kisil Arthur Schultz Bernard Konopka Duane Mulvc.v Basil Benson Publication Dept.........Adolph Eckert Assistants: Mike Boru«hko Robert Leisey William Winttanley Howard Hoeft Rn«in«'«« Manager............Earl Tank Advertising Manager......Gordon Rivera Assistants: Robert Harrison Bernard Konopka Circulation Dept.........Phillip Zoufal Assistants: Arthur Brooks David Kay Steve Szalai Samuel Schmidt Faculty Adviser...........Louis Garden Wasted Energy There are innumerable ways in which one can spend his time to profit, whether working, studying, or playing. But, despite the ever present occasions for doing some- thing worth while, people can al- ways be found wasting their time and energy, apparently careless of the negative outcome of their efforts.. These persons are a pest to so- ciety, whether they realize it or not. Failing at self discipline, imposed discipline is distasteful to them, but none the less a frequent neces- sity which they themselves incur. The responsibilities that go with sharing civilized social life are real and exacting, to be met only by a considerable amount of properly directed effort. They arc not to be dodged by the wastrel without caus- ing friction and unhappiness. How much more desirable is the flood turned into proper channels and serving the world by driving turbines, carrying ships, and irri- gating fields, than the uncontrolled flood laying waste the land and homes of all in its destructive path! The energies of a human life arc as forceful as a flood, and like it can be either directed to service and happiness, or left undirected to result in destruction and misery. It is not the part of common sense to belittle the application of any large fact such as this to the •daily details of life, small and un- important as they may seem. In the classroom, for instance, one troublesome boy undermines the «fforts and aims of the whole class, lowering noticeably its reputation, though the boy himself, perhaps, does not see it or care. Often the only thing necessary to bring about a condition approaching Utopia is to eliminate or cure a single troublemaker. In our school it is necessary to direct all our energy into worth while channels. You can help by refusing to pay attention to the “bright guy.” BANKING FROM THE BEGINNING Courtesy of Highland Park State Bank Safety Notes Safety—How many know what that word means? Why, we all do. but some of us treat it like an enemy instead of a friend. The safety man and safety rules are not only friends, but friends whose ser- vices may prove priceless. Sooner or later we will all learn this, as a boy who worked on a shaper did. He had been sent down to the safety office for wearing his goggles on his forehead instead of in front of his eyes. He thought that the instructor was mean and was trying to impose his authority for doing that. The following morning, before he had worked one hour, a chip flew up and broke his glasses. He took the glasses in to Mr. Sanders, and said, “Mr. Sanders, how thankful 1 am that you made me wear gog- gles.” Let us not wait to learn our les- son. Let us practice safety now. Some important rules to remem- ber are: Paper towels only should be used on mills. No heavy lifting is to be done by students. Machines must come to a stop before handling work. Dr. Blaney compliments the boys for having their cuts taken care of, because out of 1500 boys in the school he has no infection cases now. He wishes to stress that boys must not remove bandages under any circumstances; and all redress- ings must be done between 9 and 11:30 o'clock. Library Notes • Books recently received at the Library: A Soldier of Manhattan, Alt- sheler. Full-back Foster, Barbour. The Quest of the Golden Valley. Browne. Frank Brown, Sea Apprentice, Bullen. The Boy Scouts of Woodcraft Lamp, Burgess. The Boy Scouts on Lost Trail. Burgess. Don Strong of the Wolf Patrol, Hcyliger. The Flamingo Feather, Munroe. so far, Frankie Damico, Johnnie The Voyage of the Hoppergrass, Pearson. The Talking Leaves, Stoddard. Two Arrows, Stoddard. Circuit Troubles and Testing, Croft. Elements of Electrical Design, Still. Spalding’s Official Baseball Guide for 1925-1926. A Guide to Good Golf, Barnes. Essays, Robert Louis Stevenson. The Civilization of the Ancient Egyptians, Gosse. Eminent Chemists of Our Time, Harrow. ! The Birth of the English National Debt, and the Founding of the Bank of England The banker of today may well find it a curious and interesting di- version to consider how much he owes to the tyrants of the past. It is a common-place, in all na- tions derived from English stock, that existing political and legal in- stitutions represent mainly the outgrowth of the struggle of pop- ular rights against the absolutism of kings. Rut in some curious ways this is also true of banking and currency, even to the institution of bank-notes having the backing of the national government. Without pushing the parallel too far. it may nevertheless fairly be said that such standard features of the modern banking world as the central bank of issue and the na- t’onal debt came to Americans as almost the direct fruit of the Di- vine Right of Kings, as this right was applied by two Stuart kings of England, Charles I and Charles II. It was due particularly to the lawlessness and corruption of the second of these kings that Eng- land created a national debt and a central bank of issue. The supreme crudity of the de- vices which served England in place of a banking system in the Middle Ages—almost incredible to the modem mind—made possible the forays of the Stuart kings; and by making these raids possible drove home the necessity of regulating the financial relations between the Government and the people to whom the Government looked for funds with which to carry on. Charles I set unfortunate prece- dents for his immediate successor by twice losing his head. The sec- ond loss, as is well known, was fatal to Charles. The first time he lost his head he merely raided the Exchequer or Government Treas- ury (then housed in the Tower of London), causing a loss to the merchants who had deposited their money there of about 120,000 Eng- lish pounds. This was the pre- cedent which the second Charles followed, on a ten times larger scale, with results probably much more than ten times as far-reaching. In the simple days of Charles I the methods of both hanking and taxation were crude and confused. For nearly five hundred years be- fore his time the mint had been a place of deposit for merchants. On account of the worn condition of the coins, which made them of un- equal value, the officials weighed each man’s deposit and recorded the amount of the deposit by notches on the side of a willow tally stick, which aftedwards acted as ledger and passbook. According to Sir John Lubbock, president of the Bankers’ Institute of London in 1879, it was not until 1826 that the old wooden tallies entirely passed out of use in England. ‘‘The tally,” says Sir John, “was a willow stick about five feet long, an inch in depth and thickness, with the four sides roughly squared. ” The amount of the deposit was recorded by means of notches on one side of the tally stick, and a description inscribed on the two sides adjoining the notched side. The tally stick was then split in half through the notches, one-half going to the depositor, the other half being retained by the bank as its record. Cromwell, who sanctioned the beheading of Charles I, and who ruled England as “Protector,” had a hand in devising the effective and productive system of monthly taxes which enables the Parliamen- tary Government to get through some very hard times. And this new system was largely continued under the second Charles. But Cromwell, like the king be- fore him, had to take in his pocket Parliament’s authorization for a loan and dicker with the money lenders when in need of funds, the security offered being repayment out of the proceeds of the author- ized tax-levy. By this time the former money-lending supremacy of the Jews had passed to the gold- smiths who came to England from Lombardy, and who have left their own monument in modern London in the shape of Lombard Street— the Wall Street of the British cap- ital. With the Exchequer raid of Charles I, the confidence of the merchants in government deposi- tories began to weaken and they gradually turned to the goldsmith’s strong boxes for a safer depository for their funds. On short time de- posits, the goldsmiths levied a small charge for the accommodation; but they paid as high as six per cent interest on deposits placed with them definitely for a year or more. It was these Lombard goldsmiths (the most important of whom came to be called bankers) to whom Cromwell had to turn to anticipate the returns of taxes voted by Par- liament. The charge they made for loans to the Govcrment was generally eight per cent, leaving for themselves, as bankers, a profit of two per cent. Another installment of this series will appear in the next issue. Nervous Passenger (in air taxi about 5,000 feet up): Ww-w-what are you laughing at. driver? Driver: I’m just laughing at the superintendent. About this time he’ll be searching for me all over the lunatic asyhim.