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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08
WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.

On Halloween the young folks Of
this burg chartered conveyances and
hied to the country residence Of Mrs.
Anna Ceicle for ghost party, and g
"jolly good time" they had too, the
verdict of all who were present.
Walter Shelton of Chicago was in
the city Tuesday for visit at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Wal
lace and other relati\ es.
On Tuesday evening the members
of the organ committee gave mock
marriage at the A. NJ. E. church, and
with some readings made very
nice and enjoyable entertainment.
After the "show" the members served
refreshments in the lecture room.
The principals of the mock marriage
were Mr.. Walter Williams, preacher:
Mr. Frank Ripper, groom; Miss 1ota
Phillips, bride, and Mr.. Samuel Hall
and Miss Marie Whaley, best man
and maid of honor. A nice little sum
was added to the organ fund
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Spencer have
gone to Ottumwa to reside.
Mrs. Sarah Armstrong, who has
been confined to her bed for week.
was able to be up Tuesday.
James Turner's have moved from
6OS East Third street to 6O2 South
Second. avenue, where they are now
ready to receive their friends.
Mr.. Frank Ripper expects to spend
the winter in Omaha with relatives.
MEN-To introduce a new shaving
soap. Will send stick of the soap
and a safety razor for 40c, postpaid.
N. L. Black, 115 West Jefferson St.,
WASHINGTON. Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

The r. B. M. Literary society met
on Tuesday evening. A very interest
ing paper was read by Mr.. Auther
Esters. The Literary Digets, edited
for the benefit of the society was
read by Mr.. Ed. Butler, the editor,
which showed he was a worker in
that line of work. Mr.. Young and
Miss Young of Hooking were visitors.
Two Hollowe'en partys were given
on October 31st, in observing the old
traditions of Hollowe'en, one at the
home of Mrs. Oscar Roper, the other
at the home of Miss Lefty Johnson.
Mrs. Nellie Estes and Mrs. Hattis
Bennings were visitors over Sunday
at the home of Mrs. Burns in Hook
ing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08
AIRIA IOWA.

The Sewing Circle Club met at
the home of Mrs. Chas. Washington
on Monday. Madame Burns and
Robeson of Hooking were in. Mrs.
Bush and friends of Oskaloosa was
also visiting at the club.
Mrs. Mary Harris was called to
Ogden on account of the. sickness or
her daughter, Jessie. w.. w.
Mr.. VIM. Bennings and Mr.. Donald
Thomas were in Hiteman working the
past week. ....
Mr.. Will Grayson visited in Des
Moines with his mother, Mrs. LETTERS
last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

Mrs. Jessie Spiggs gave 8
o'clock dinner Sunday. .. r@ ,&
Miss Marriget Wilson is on the
sick list. " y
Mrs. Holley is visiting in Oska.
loosa this week.
About forty friends were invited
to the beautiful new home of MIR.
and Mrs. w. H. Milligan on Third
avenue, west, last Thursday evening.
Halloween jokes, also fortune tell
ing were indulged in. All departed
wished Mr.. and Mrs. Milligan a
prosperous life in their new home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

Miss Hazel Logan is improving,
after several days of illness.
Mrs. Rena Logan is also improv-
ing.
Mrs. Mahala Hunt has taken her
little son to Burlington to have his
eyes treated. For some unknown rea-
son he went blind suddenly.
Mr.. Arthur Brown of Burlington
was visiting ;~s the home of Mr.. VIM.
Burnaugh.
Rev. Palmer is here visiting his
family.
Mr.. Eugene Patterson has returned
from a short visit in kewanee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08
DAVENPORT NOTES.

Quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M.
E. church Sunday was indeed a great
meeting. Rev. A. Boyd Of Moline
was at himself and preached a soul
stirring sermon. At o'clock p. m.
Presiding Elder Rev. l. N. Daniels
preached morning and evening, to
the delight Of all. Two joiners add
ed beauty to the services.
DR.. R. S. Taylor of Omaha, Neb..
has located in Davenport and has
opened an Office at 1925 Harrison
street. It seems that day is break
ing in Davenport now, since we can
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08
TABERNACLE CHURCH, COUN-
GIL BLUFFS.

We are very glad to say we are
still improving with our work. We
had a glorious meeting all day Sun
day. Three additions, and our col
lections were better than ever, so we
Just feel that under the guidance Of
the Lord, through our pastor, Rev.
J. w. Morton, we will pull to the
shore of success. Come and see us.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08
THE LYCEUM.

Il {, ! very Interesting session of the
.seum a.s was held at the residence Of
@ Ivy ). Joe Brown on Tuesday
s,,saalng. s,'a,g DR.. J. A. Jecerson was
~ s..ed as to fill out the unexpired term
M: q 'ss Chenna Graves, the former
nm. NJ who is now attending the
s,.ss s.e university at Iowa City. The
.s gas meeting will be with Miss FL
MI. M furton at the residence Of Miss
IN, iIel Cousin, 1916 Fourth street.
W.. W rpark, at which time Prof. w. H.
NM ssrlcks will lead the discussion Of
~ i scent election and its effect up-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08
CEDAR RAPIDS.

Miss Mabel Price is improving
verv fast. Il
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Harrison have
returned from New York City and
reported a fine time. "A I'd
Mrs. Harry Horne is on the sick
list. li5 M 5,sg
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren visited with
Mr.. and Mrs. Horne Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08
AT the meeting of the Intellectua

At the meeting of the Intellectual
s,,1'provement u club last Friday, Miss
s,.artf'a p Loeffler gave an. interesting
discussion of the proposed mothers
4 spsnslon bill, which was very much
, appreciated !! by the members present.
s,,oa. Y. X. c. Simmons of the New
~ ssa0fk Age, who happened to be il
sae city, was present and gave an in
M,estlng and instructive address, as
- also Atty. S. Joe Brown. The
aaestlng this afternoon will be with
ats s. +. E. Patten at 7O1 Center
ss's'est. Es 'r st-r '. 4s'. @.-. ~ ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

p WANTED AT ONCE-A first class
barber. Will guarantee $1,000 per
week. Write or call and see me at
once. L. J. Sheldon, barber shop in
Iowa Loan and Trust Building, Des
Moines, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08
Watch for their date.


Mrs. Carry Noah has returned from
a weeks visit with friends in Fort
Madison, Iowa. While there she was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Robertson.
She reports an enjoyable trip and
praises Fort Madison people for the
hospitality shown her while in that
city.
Tuesday is election day and every
body seems to keep silent as to who
they will vote for. No alarm is
shown in any way by the colored vot-
ers of this community.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Barrows
at North Eighteenth and f. Jackson
streets was the scene of the beauti-
full wedding of their daughter, Miss
Dorothy, to Mr.. Charles Mash. The
wedding was solemnized by Rev.
John w. Evans. We extend to them
our heartfelt congratulations
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

J. Mrs. Harry Henderson, who has
been confined to her home on ac-
count of sickness, was able to be out
Sunday. Her many friends were glad
to see her and hope she will soon
recover.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08
Sick Headache.

This distressing disease results
from disordered condition Of the
stomach, and can be cured by taking
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Get a free sample at any
dealers and try il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

Miss Lillian Neal, who is en-
ployed at J. H. Wheelock's china
store, spent Sunday and Monday
down on the farm in Decatur county
with ner mother.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

~ Mrs. Azar johnson left Monday
morning for her home in Keytesville.
Mo-, after a delightful visit of two
weeks with her sisters, Mrs. H. Sey-
more and Mrs. J. R. EricksonI ac-
companied by her two children.
James and little Sarah, Cathryn
John and also Mrs. Thomas Jones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

Mrs. Emma Harris, who has been
sick for many months, is improving
50 we'll that she is able to get up
and walk little. Her many friends
will be glad to note her improve
ment,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

Mrs. J. R. Erickson entertained at
dinner last Tuesday, the 29th, COM
plimentary to her sister, Mrs. Aza
Johnson, and also Mrs. Thomas Jones.
who is visiting friends and relatives
aof this city. , ss,..r.a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

4 swUni,NS'THIAN ~ Y, " CHURCH NOTES. \
/, ,y.a' I nope to see all members at ser
" s7s ,n next Sunday. Morning service
SSn,a lVSO, evening service at 7.3O.
a ay school at noon and B. Y. P.t
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

The revival meetings at the A. NJ.
E. church is progressing nicely and
interest is still growing. Everybody
is invited to come out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

Mrs. T. Robinson Of 1011 West
Seventeenth street, who fell week
ago, is very ill at the home of her
daughters, Mrs. Howard Davis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

Mrs. James H. Boales, the wife of
Rev. James H. Boales of Fort Madi-
son, has come to the sick bedside Of
her mother, Mrs. Peter Bell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

Mrs. Taylor, who has been sick
with blood poison in her foot, is able
to he out again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Mothers Congress last Saturday.
Mrs. J. B. Rush led the discussion Of
the proposed mothers pension bill.
after which the following officers
We're elected for the ensuing term:
President, Mrs. Price Alexander; vice
president, Mrs. VIM. Marshall; secre-
tary, Mrs. ]. H. Brown; assistant
] secretary, Mrs. V. Simmons; treasur-
er, Mrs. A. M. Guire; chaplain, Mrs.
~ N. Hyde; accompanist, Mrs. AL
oert Cater; reporter, Mrs. 81 Joe
Brown; executive committee, Mes
danes Frank P. Johnson, Simeon
sefrles, ]. w. Campbell, G.. w. Stan
4 1oa son and John Walker; lookout COM
mlttee, Mrs. ]. W. Field, chairman.
me entertainment committee report
#ea 4 one dollar as proceeds Of the
mouse social at the residence Of Mrs.
marshall and over eight dollars from
n! me rummage sale under the direc-
uoE OF Mrs. Alexander at the hall
III the Masonic Temple association.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

Mrs. Peter Bell, who has been sick
50 very long, is reported to be worse,
as she seems to be weaker each day
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

Mr.. John Capart of Portland, Ore
gon, is in the city visiting parents
and relatives. While in the city n
number of social functions have been
given in his honor. Among those
that entertained are Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Cocoanut, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Hammitt, MIR. and Mrs. Harry
Hammitt, Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Thomp-
son We welcome Mr.. Capart to on!
city
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08
CITY NEWS.

Mrs. Martha Bass and daughter.
Lena. are on the sick list this week,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-22

six years. The presentations We're made
by Mrs Odroyd and Mrs Fauth.
Phil Sheridan Post and Woman's Re-
lief Corps will hold a joint public installa-
ton of officers Friday evening. January
g. 1913. The department and all relief
corps will receive the comrades of the
G. A. r. at G. A. r. Hall from / to
o'clock New Year day.
The Political Study Club met Friday at
the Portner Mrs Thomson, president
occupied the chair A paper on The
Parcel Post was read by the president
and discussed by those present. The
bazaar given BY the Anthony League and
cess. One of the features was the I'M
personatiOn of the pioneer suffragists 10y
the members in charge. Mrs Helen r
Tindall represented Susan b. Anthony
Mrs: Anna E. Hendley, Elizabeth Cady
Stanton Mrs Estelle Willoughby Ions
ford, Lucretia Mott: Mss Vera Hambly
Lucy Stone: Mrs. Laura f. McCarty
Frances Willard.
Mrs. Nannette b. Paul will give free
course in parliamentary law to the mem
bers of the Anthony League and the
American Woman's Republic. beg inning
January 8. at 7:3O pm, at the Anthony
League headquarters. apartment III, the
Portner. Classes will also be formed In
public speaking and Esperanto. Charles
meeting of the Anthony League. his sub
ject being Woman in Industry The
public is invited.
The following officers were elected fol-
the ensuing year at the regular meeting
Tuesday of Victory Hive, No II. Ladies'
of the Maccabees of the World: Com
mander Mrs. Alice NJ. Crane; lieutenant
mander, Mrs. Annie Lanford: record keep
err. Mrs. Katherine K. Cartner (re-elect-
ed: finance auditor, Mrs. Annie Bell ire
elected: chaplain. Mrs. Hannah Eberhart
fsergeant. Mrs. Ella Coon: lady arms,
Mrs. Mary j. Beall: sentinel Mrs Matte
Martin: picket Mrs Mary c. Coleman;
musician. Miss Sidonia Dunn fre-elected)
official prompter. Mrs. Ella NJ. Chaplin
captain of the guards. Mrs. S. V. Oar
ling (re-elected); color bearer No. !. Mrs
Bertha Harding: color bearer No. =, Mrs
Minnie Diffenbaugh: ensign No. 1, Miss
Katherine Doyle: ensign No. ., Miss Caro-
line Rabe.
The hive decided to hold a public in
stallation Monday evening. January 81
at Pythian Temple.
The Excelsior Literary Club met Tues
day at the home of Mrs. w. r. Ramsey
IL S street northwest The president. Mrs
Muller, was in the chair. Mrs. Gordon
gave a paper on the biography Of Godfrey
Chaucer and Mrs. Edwards the "Canter-
bury Tales" General discussion followed
the reading. A large attendance answer:
ed to roll call. Refreshments were served
by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Ferren.
The December meeting of the Marcis
Burns Chapter, ID. A. R., was held Wed
nesday at the residence of Mrs. Johr
Farnsworth the regent Miss Margare
Moore. presiding. After the bushes:
meeting Christmas program followed
The social hour was enjoyed by all. Tbs
dining room was most attractive WITH it
Christmas decorations and charmin.
Young ladies' who assisted the hostess
with the refreshments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-22
SUCCESS Of AUTOS
DEPENDS ON ROADS
Question of Highways Will Be
Biq Factor to Manu-
faCturerS..

Motor car manufacturers are watching
with a great deal of satisfaction the adj
vance of the good roads idea throughout
the United States. says John y. WHY'S
And when all is said and ,tone theil
interest in this work Is only autral, for
sooner or later their future success Will
depend to a great extent on road I'M
provements. 1 mean by this that the time
will come. and that before many years,
when the question of highways will be a
mighty important one with manufac-
turers.
During the life of the industry the
most serious question has been to supply
the people with cars. Before long. with
present tremendous outputs and continu-
ally improving selling methods. the pres
ent normal demand for automobiles is
going to be supplied. and then will the
manufacturers have to look for something
to keep their product moving. Good
roads will do much to solve the problem
Where there are now. thousands of peo-
pie throughout the country who are un-
willing to purchase a car because of poGT
road conditions, in a few years, at the
present rate of highway Improvement, al
these thousands will have become con-
verted, dyed-in- the-wool motor enthusi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-22
What's the Use?
the Cleveland News.

From the Cleveland News
4 certain minister in one Of Cleve-
lands suburbs is credited with having
made use of emphatic language in
criticising the manner in which the
women Of today dress themselves Now
the women of his congregation are
after him with big stick.
There is no more utter waste of time
than that devoted by men to fussing
about women's clothes Tons of good
paper and barrels Of excellent ink
have been sacrificed in inveighing
against Frenchheeled shoes, cOrsets,
the hobble skirt, the love- waist. the
cart-wheel hat and the long hatpin.
Also enough talk to supply several
sessions of Congress. And what has 1T
availed? All these things we still have
with us. only more of them.
Lovely woman goes serenely on her
way and arrays herself as she pleases.
Probably she will continue to do so.
Which is as it should be, for If she
dressed herself on plans and specifi-
cations furnished by the men they
would be even less pleased with the re-
suits than they are now. So they might
as well not try to do what can't be
done. but accept things they are
and look happy, even when paying the
bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-22
midas New Capital
e Westminster Gazette.


The new conclave. comprising the dis
trict within which lie the Delhis of the
past the Delhi of the present and the
imperial metropolis yet to be- is formally
constituted today. And meanwhile the
preparatory work of city building is going
on apace outside the walls of the Mogul
capital.
When the English town planners return
to India in the winter they will find that
much has already been done. Tree plant
ing along some of the projected main ave-
nues has been put in hand: the plans for
the new cantonment are being worked
out: the temporary buildings for the use
of the government OF India will be occu-
pied by the beginning Of December: the
old house of Hindu Rao. prominent IN
every account of the mutiny. is being fit
ted up as temporary European hospital,
and the railway authorities are to run "a
special postal express, which will carry
the English mails from Bombay to Delhi
in few minutes over the twenty-four
hours,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-22
Hunt Club Organized.

NJ meeting held recently at the
horle of Henry Frost ir.. near Mill
wood. clarke county, the Blue Ridge
Iiunt club was reorganiZed and the
following officers Were elected: Thomas
BurweH. president. William NJ Atkin-
son. master of hounds and Hugh Nell
son, 1r.. secretary and treasurer Prac-
tically all the old members and many
new ones were enrolled. y number of
dates Were fixed for tie hounds to
meet The first meeting was held this
afternoon. the hunters assembling at
Royce
Another meeting of tho Anti Saloon
League OF jefferson county was held
this week at Charles Town, and com
mittees were appointed for each pre-
Cinct OF the county and directed to Sc
cure the signatures of all persons who
are opposed to liquor licenses being
granted in Charles Town and Harpers
Ferry by the county court. The peti-
tionS will be presented To the court
early in January. The town councils of
llarperS Ferry and Charles Town
recommended recently that licenses be
issued. but the Anti-Saloon League be-
gan at once "A vigorous fight against it,
The December horse market was duh
at Harrisonburg this week. and few
good animals were offered for sale. as
the farmers desire to keep their horses
ON the farms for "A month or two longer
and then place them on the market in
the early spring, when higher prices
obtain. f.; J. Ward of Charlottesville
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-22
Federal Aid a Factor.

The plan of enlistng government as
sistance in the building of roads, as out
lined in the activities of the Federal
Aid Good Roads Association. is one of
the greatest factors in the future of the
motor car industry. he said.
1.-The object of the organization is a
highly important one. Though the United
States has taken world lead in the man.
ufacture of automobiles, it has been in
spite of her highways rather than be-
cause of them. And the sooner these
conditions are remedied-and they can be
of federal forces-the sooner will the in
dustry take the forward leap that will
place it among the foremost commercial
activities of the universe. With govern
ment assistance in building good roads
the United States can greatly increase
its lead in the industry and add further
glory to its standing in the commercial
and manufacturing world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-22
PARIS MOTOR SHOW
Of INTEREST IN j. S.
American Cars and Access
series Have Prominent
Place in Exhibit.

PARIS. December 21-The Paris auto
mobile show. whic hhas been in progress
for the past two weeks and which closes
tomorrow. is of more than passing inter-
est to Americans this year because of
the increased number of exhibits from
that country. Also the show is note
worthy from the fact it demonstrates that
the sliding sleeve valve engine invented
by Charles Y. Knight, an American, con-
tnues to gain in favor, there being an
increased number of foreign makers
showing this type of motor.
1t is claimed for the Paris show that
it is the largest exhibition of motor We
hicles ever assembled under single roof,
the total number of stands being J65,
compared with 353 at the London show,
and the total area of floor space occu-
pied by these stands 260.O0O square feet.
This constitutes record in the history
of motor shows all over the world.
Great Britain leads the list of foreign
exhibitors with thirty-four. America is
directly represented by twenty firms in
addition to accessory manufacturers
whose goods are shown on the stands OF
various French agents.
U. S. Representation Increases.
The American representation is re-
markable increase, compared with the
last SHOW, HelO tNO years ago, Wnen only
couple of firms from this side of the
water had their goods on view. 1t shows
that the American firms are securing a
footing the French market. probably
the most difficult and the most critical
in Europe. The American cars represent
ed are the Anderson electric, Buick. Cen
fury, Case. Flanders, Ford. Hupmobile.
Mitchell. Oakland, Overland. r. c. II.
and REQ. Other American firms exhibit
ing are Abbott & Co., with Rushmore
lamps; Bowser. e. +. Goodrich Tire Co.,
Klaxon Horn Company. Oildag Company.
T. Pilter of Toledo. Potter & Johnson
and Vacuum Oil Company
Germany shows twelve makes of cars.
Italy and Belgium each have nine and
Switzerland is represented by six car
and body manufacturers. Many foreign
companies. aside from those enumerated
We're represented by French houses at
the latters booths
AS far back as last July every inch of
space had been rented i'm the Grand Pal
ais. Two hundred firms that We're crowd
Cd out appealed to the organizing COM
mittee to open overflow section, but
this request was not acceded to. COnse-
quently an independent organiZa ton I'M
dertook to get together an overflow sec
ton. and for this purpose secured d
building nearby. and that show opened
December II. 1t will continue until after
the first of the year. There is still a third
exhibition devoted to second hand cars
and accessories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-22
MOTOR TRUCKS ARE
BIG HOLIDAY ASSET
Their Speed and Economy
Solves Christmas
Rush.

Representatives of motor trucks in the
National Capital are busily engaged as
sisting trained experts of the large de-
partment stores and commercial houses
which use automobile trucks in regulating
the heavy business which always comes
with the Yuletide.
The Christmas rush has only one solu-
tion-that is speed and economy. In the
last few days. or even weeks, preceding
Christmas. the motor trucks, as We'll as
the clerks. are a sadly overworked lot.
1t is up to the automobile experts TO de-
wise some means whereby the delivery
machines will cope with the situation,
and at the same time be handled so that
they will not be wrecks when the holiday
rush is at an end