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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-09
FEW CARS I'M GERMANY
Number Is Less Than Are
Registered in This State.

There are only $4,000 automobiles in
Germany, of which $4,000 are passen-
ger cars, according to data obtained by
John Aitken, the former racing driver,
who is with the National Motor Vehicle
Company in its experimental depart
ment Aiken at present is in Europe,
where he has been studying foreign
automobiles.
Probably few Americans realize that
Germany has fewer automobiles than
are registered in either California or
New York State. As Germsny's popula-
ton is 20 per cent of that Of the United
States, such q contrast reflects credit
on the prosperity of this country.
Aiken is we'll known through his re-
markable racing victories a few sea-
sons ago. He was sent abroad by the
National company and has been for
some time at the Peugeot factory in
France studying the small Peugeot
motors.
When william c. Poertner, of the
Poertner Motor Car Company, New
York, distributors for National and
Jeffery cars, last heard from Aiken,
which was before war was declared.
Aitken said that indianapolis would
look good to him" when he saw il
again. Perhaps since that time he has
come to the conclusion that il would
look much better.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-09
Will Have Members Cars
Inspected Systematical-
ly After September 1.
PLANS A COMPLETE
REPORT EACH WEEK
Data Will Cover Mileage, Fuel
Consumption, Condition of
Tires and Equipment.

The board Of governors of the Auto
mobile Club of America, believing that
its members are DESTROYS of securing
greater efficiency and economy in the
operation of their cars, has decided to
broaden the scope and activities of its
efficiency bureau, and to place it under
the direction of the technical commit
tee, of which Professor Hutton is
chairman.
Beginning on September /, the bu-
reau will provide frequent, probably
weekly, inspections of all members
cars registered in the bureau, and will
report Systematically upon their condi-
tion and the expense incident to their
operation.
An engineer will be placed in charge
of the bureau. Under him will be one
or more competent inspectors, whose
duty it will be to examine the sub
scribers' cars, make note Of their con-
dition and record such data as may
seem desirable.
The inspections will take place in
the clubs garage at time agreed upon
between the member and the bureau
The data collected will be kept on file
at the Office of the bureau, where they
can be consulted by the owner of the
car or by his chauffeur, If the member
so direct.
A monthly report, together with
such recommendation as may seem de.
sirable, will be sent each subscriber TO
the service. This report will contain
the following in addition to other use
full information:
/. The number of miles the car has
travelled during the preceding month.
.. The number of gallons Of fuel the
car has consumed during the month.
3. The number of miles per gallon
travelled. and note as to whether sucn
rate is above or below the normal for
that type and make of car.
4. The quantity of lubricant used.
8. The condition of each of the tires,
the total miles each has travelled and
the number of miles which still re-
main before they equal their "guar-
anteed" life.
6. The general condition of the me-
chanical and electrical equipment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-09
SPARK PLUG EFFICIENCY
Only Proper Size Will Do the
Work in Firing Motor.

Many motorists fail to obtain maxi
mum efficiency from their cars for the
reason that while they may be using
a good make of spark plug, it may be
of a type or shape not adapted to their
particular motor. To obtain maximum
efficiency, according to an expert, the
points Of the plug should be located
properly in the combustion chamber.
0ftentimes plugs are used with too
short a shell, 40 that the plug itself
does not protrude a sufficient distance
into the chamber, and in other cases
the plug is too long.
A book containing much valuable in
formation on ignition, with each stand
ard make Of car listed and the proper
type Of plug to use indicated. is being
issued by the A. r. Mosler Company,
Of Mount Vernon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-09
A FIRM OF VETERANS
Webster and MACEDONIAN Have
Sold Cars Since Early Days.

The number of New York motor car
dealers who have remained IN the Dust
moss since cars first became CONNER
cial factor is small, and the fact that
the members of the firm Of webster
NacGowan, Inc, New York Regal dis
tributers, have continued in the busl,
ness from the day Of the experimental
cars makes them authorities IN their
line. .
Twelve years ago the members OF
this firm entered the automobile held
as statesmen of the Locomobile Steam
CIR. one of the pioneer cars. Suose-
ouently they sold Fords, and IN De-
ccmber, 1904, they joined the Maxwell
Briscoe Company, helping that organi-
cation to open up its business.
About two years ago they incorpo-
rated and became distributors for
the Regal in the Eastern territory.
Until recent date they were so BUSY
looking after the dealers in their ter
ritory that they were unable to de-
vote sufficient time to retail sales in
New York City, and for that reason
that end of their business was also
looked after by one of their dealers.
When the selling force IN their ter
ritory was organized to their satistac-
ton they decided to turn their per-
sonal attention to the retail sales in
New York, and for that purpose opened
a storeroom at the corner OF Broad
way and 54th ST., in the heart of the
motor car district. Their success has
been such that the position occupied
by tho Regal in their territory is a
decidedly enyiable one.
Webster, when asked to what he at
tributed the success of his firm, an
swered with one word: Service" His
firm holds that service starts when the
prospect enters the store. They be-
iieve that service to the owner means
absolute car efficiency and personally
see 70 it that the owners are in every
sense of the term what is known in
the trade as Satisfied users"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-09
DRIVE PACKA7DS HOME
Novel Plan Adopted to Show
Points of New Model.
than one hundred dealers and
nanaeers. representing sixty

than one hundred dealers and
managers. representing sixty
..cs. who attended the Packard sales
convention in Detroit last week have
loft for their respective places of bust
ness in the new "S-3s" demonstrators.
The driving of these new models by
the sales organization Of the different
branches and agents of the Packard
company was decided upon by the Of
fciais as a good means of quickly IA
miliarizing the statesmen with the
quality and features of the new model.
Ii was felt that in this way the cars
would demonstrate themselves to the
men who sell them.
The New York, Brooklyn, Newark
and Hartford demonstrators were re-
ported to have left Buffalo yesterday
morning. The cars are due here some
time this afternoon, and will be ready
for inspection Immediately upon their
arrival.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-09
WANT AMERICAN TRUCKS
Detroit Firm May Get Big
Order from Europe.

Detroit, Aug. s.-An echo Of the great
war abroad was heard on this side OF
the ocean when Martin L. Pulcher, gen
ersl manager Of the Federal Motor
Truck Company Of this city, received a
cablegram from an European nation
now under the war cloud asking how
soon the Detroit factory. can snip lOo
motor trucks 20 one OF its ports.
Mr.. Pulcher Immediately cabled that
the factory could be ready in 8. short
time to FIJI the order. although the un-
settled condition OF trade on the high
seas might delay the shipment.
Mr.. Pulcher stated that he was nov at
liberty to mention the name OF tne
country that sent the message ne
declared. however, that the inquiring
nation now has forty-two Federal trucks
in its army, using them in hospital ser
vice and 20 carry wireless apparatus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-09
sIcILIAN DEFENCE.

Under the circumstances it may be
taken for granted that the interna-
tional tournament, scheduled for Buda-
pest next month, will not come off, nor
win Lasker and Rubinstein be able to
play their scheduled match for the
championship of the world this year.
II also may be taken for granted that
Havana will not care to arrange any
matches at the Cuban metropolis,
either, as great difficulties would be
experienced in getting team together.
During this week both the New York
State and Western chess associations
will hold their annual meetings-the
former at Schenectady and the latter
at Memphis.
Mrs. Frank J. Marshall, the wife OF
the champion, is very much troubled
regarding the whereabouts of her hus-
band, from whom she has received no
direct news this last fortnight. She
does not know whether he has sufficient
money TO get back or whether it would
be possible for him to secure passage,
even if she should have the price.
When told that the American Cousul
at Madgeburg would surely look out
for her husband she seemed to cake a
brighter view of the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-09
NEW MOTORING TOUR
Henry MacNair Arranges
Scenic Trip of 1900 Miles.

The latest claimant TO motoring
favor is a booklet describing by mean
of text and maps tour de luxe of
about 1900 miles, which takes In the
world famous resorts Of the Berk-
shires, the Adirondacks, Lakes George
and Champaign, the Green and the
White mountains, the Maine lakes and
the New England coast from Rockland
to New York.
The work has been arranged by
Henry MscNair, a former editor OF
leading motor guides and maps, with
the assistance Of other experts, and
combines good roads, wonderful
scenery and hotels of excellence and
charm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-09
A Bush League Slugger.

Whatever the hitters may do in the
other leagues, it is hardly probable
that they will equal Sheldon Lejeune,
of Sioux City. Lejeune is hitting 1896
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-09
AUTOMOBILES.
AUTOMOBILES.
AUTOMOBILES.
Tire Troubles
Which Goodyears Best Com

These are the reasonable exclusive features-whch
brought Goodyears to the top These are the saw
ings-proved by millions of tires-which have won
them more users than any other tire in the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-09
Rinn-Cuts

outs due to wrinkled fabric by our
OMAR" cure. This extra cure on air
bags-under actual road conditions-coSts
US $45000O per year No other maker
employs it.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-09-24
THE AUGUSTINE PICNIC
Eighty-Two People Attend Second
Annual Reunion.

The second annual picnic and re,
union of the Augustine family was
held at Martin Park, near Rubio, on
Skunk river. with an attendance of
so descendants from the counties OF
Mahaska, Keokuk and Washington.
The attendance was considerably cut
down by the muddy roads. After Il
bountiful picnic dinner the business
meeting was called to order. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, A. ]. Aug.
Justine, Oskaloosa; vice president, A.
T. Augustine, West Chester; secre
tary and treasurer, L. B. Luithly,
Rubio; directors, Daniel Augustine,
NJ. G. Augustine. H. A. Luithly, w.
A. Wentworth and the three men
toned above. 1t was decided to hold
the picnic next year on the last Sun
day In July at some place to be Sc.
lected later. Those present from Os
kaloosa were: Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wad-
ding and Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Angus.
tine.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-09-24
TO STOP SALE BOOZE
Council Passes Stringent Anti-Boot
Logging Ordinance.

Oskaloosa City Council is going aft
er the booze proposition. Bootlegging
as was stated at the meeting last
night has become something fierce
in and about the town and the old or
dinances fail to give the proper lev
erage for the removal of the nuisance
Sale of intoxicating drinks have be
come so prevalent that the traffic Is
said to be conducted openly and
above board on the business streets
Drunkenness is increasing also, &C,
cording TO officials reports.
An ordinance was introduced and
passed at three readings Friday eve.
ming placing a fine of one hundred
dollars upon each offense for which
conviction is secured for selling OF
keeping liquors for sale.
In default of payment of the fine
thirty days in Jail will be the alterna.
tive.
Police officers will, after publica.
ton of the ordinance go after the Il.
licit traffic in way that is calculated
to stop the trouble that Is now far
and beyond control or regulation OF
any kind, II statements made at the
council meeting last night are put IN
execution.
The ordinance was passed without
a dissenting voice. f.,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-09-24
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR 4
pEQMlT

In the District Court of the State O
Iowa, In and for Mahaska County
October Term, 1914.
In Re the Application of
B. F. Cooper for q Permit to Sci
Intoxicating Liquors as a Registered
Pharmacist.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the ap
plication OF the undersigned 3. r
Cooper, a Registered Pharmacist
No. $40, doing business in his owl
name in Jefferson township, Mahas
ka County, Iowa, praying for a permit
to buy, keep and sell Intoxicating
liquors in a store building located Oh
Lot No. Two (2) of Sub Divis-
ion of Lot No. Six 90 OF the
South West Quarter Is. w. W
of the South East Quarter Is. r.
~ of section No. Thirty-three
1889 Township No. Seventy-four
(74) North of Range No. Seventeen
90 West of the 5th P. NJ, JET.
ferson Township, Mahaska Coun-.
ty, Iowa;
will be on file in the Office of the
Clerk of the District Court of Mahas
ka County, Iowa, on or before the 24tf
day of September, 1914, and tina
said cause will come on for hearinf
at the October Term, 1914, of sale
Court, to be held at Oskaloosa, lows
commencing on the 5th day of Octob
er, 1914.
sw3. B. F. Cooper.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-09-24
PENN GETS THE SEWER
Big Improvement Will Be Made In
College Addition To City.

Resolutions of necessity providing
for the construction OF a sanitary
sewer system for Penn College Add
ton to oskaloosa was offered at the
Friday night meeting of the city
council. Plans and specifications
made by City Engineer Bridges, fol
lowing a survey of the ground were
adopted by vote of the council The
plans provide for all parts of the
addition, Four laterals run south
and east and west into a main on Ros
enberger avenue, that connects with
the fifteen-inch sewer running a lit.
tie north of Penn College. The reso
luton will be advertised for hearing
on Monday evening, October IL W.
the passage of the resolution bids will
be asked for. The cost of the i'm.
provement will be assessed against
the property OF the addition and the
work will not cost penny for the
city treasury.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-09-24
FREMONT'S BUDGET
REV. fillmore BUYS PROPERTY
in FREMONT. SEVERAL BOYS
ENTER SCHOOL AT AMES STATE
COLLEGE.
Fremont GaZette)

While here visiting last week Rev
Geo. tIlmer OF Harvey, purchased the
l.. r. Sidmore residence property on
Main street. Rev Filmer stated tC
the Gazette man that he felt that he
was good for many more years in the
| pulpit, but that when he was forced
10 retire he wanted a home OF his
| own and he knew of no town thai
suited him better than Fremont, be
sides his youngest daughter resides
| here.
Gordon Shultz, of Fremont, and
Carl Landau, OF Wright, left last week
for Ames, where they will resume
! their studies at the Agricultural col
lege. Mr.. Gordon is taking a foul
years course in veterinary and Mr.
Landau is studying TO be a civil engi
neer. During the summer he has al
different times assisted the county
engineer of this county and is getting
along with the work in fine shape.
Rev. w. Williams, pastor of the
Fremont Baptist khurch arrived home
Sunday evening from an extended
visit with his folks in Wales. He con
templated returning much earlier
but owing to the European war was
delayed in securing passage
The school board has had the old
brick sidewalk along the south side OF
the school block removed and a new
cement one laid, and the brick were
used in making a walk along the west
side OF the grounds.
Mrs. Earl Alderman left Monday fol-
Lincoln, H., for a visit with her
mother. She was accompanied by heI
brother, Harlie Murphy, of Chicago
who has been visiting here the past
Few weeks.
Orle Triplett, who has spent the
summer with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. II. Triplett, north of town
returned to Iowa City yesterday tC
resume his studies at the State uni
yersity.
Owing to the severe rain of Mon
day evening the monthly meeting OF
the Commercial association has been
postponed until next Monday evening
Mrs. J. w. Wray returned Monday
from a weeks visit with relatives al
Eddyville and Abba. G. w. Berry, her
father came home with her.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bradford depart
ed Tuesday evening for Moline, Ills,
for a visit with relatives there anL
other Illinois points.
+. J. Heisel received an order yes.
terday for COO head of cavalry and ar.
tillery horses to be exported &c
France and Germany.
Miss Gladys Mckinney went to Pei
la last week, where she will again
attend school at Central college.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Cook left Sat.
urday night for Pontiac, Mich, where
they will reside this winter.
Mrs. Anna Harter of St Francis,
Mimi, is here for a months visit with
her sister, Mrs. Kate Harter.
A. w. Millikin shipped a carload of
Angora goats and a car of cattle to
Chicago, Monday
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-09-24
LIN>LEYS IN REUNION
Sixty-Five Decendents of Pioneer
Enjoy Day Together.

On Thursday, September 10, oc-
CURED the second annual reunion of
the Linsleys, descendants of F. W.
and Marian Linsley. The gathering
was neld at the beautiful country
home OF A. C. Linsley, near Wright,
Iowa, the oldest son OF F. w. Linsley,
deceased. No efforts had been spar
ed to make the occasion a pleasant
one and certainly none were disap-
pointed. A large tent with a spacious
awning had been procured and
stretched on the lawn underneath
which the tables were spread. 1t
was feared that the inclemency OF the
weather would spoil the pleasure Of
the day to some extent and all would
not be able to get there but when
dinner was announced about sixty
five sat down to the tables, which
literally grOaned beneath the burden
of good things to eat, and a merrier
crowd would be hard to find. Thanks
were offered by J. X. Linsley for the
bountiful repast and the many bless
ings enjoyed, also that death had
not entered the wide circle of rela.
tiVes during the past year. The al
ternoon was spent in various amuse
ments until toward evening when a
short business session was called
and the old officers were reelected
to serve the ensuing year. A letter
from Mrs. l.. o. Tucker and daughter
OF Melvern, Kansas, was read, re-
GREETING that they could not be pres
ent, but sending good cheer and best
wishes to all that were present. 1t
was decided to meet next year in
Dallas county, with the relatives that
reside there. The company then ad.
jouNned for the day, but gathered
again in the evening, when a fine pro-
gram was rendered by the young peO-
pie and children, consisting of music,
drills, Rotations, etc. Special men,
ton should be made of the reading
given by Mrs. Marjory Bridges, which
was very appropriate for the occa-
sion, entitled Memories of the Past,
When Father Met With Us to Pray"
At late hour the company dispersed
all expressing themselves as having
spent a most enjoyable time and hop.
ing to be able to attend the next an
nual reunion, 1915.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-09-24
THE new SHARON FAIR
Oskal0Osa Horses and Colts Win
Honors in Races.

Miss Norvall horse owned by
Frank B. Waters, of this city, took
first money in the 2;18 trot at the
New Sharon fair Friday, winning out
in the final three heats after losing
the first two. Miss Norvall, piloted
by II. r. (Red) Miller, ran a magni.
ticent race, but was pushed hard b
the other starters. I ne trot furnish
ed the spectators one of the finest
bits of racing seen during the fair.
The best time was 2:2lA on a heavy
track. The race was for purse of
$500.
The Oskaloosa colt race, one of
the big features of the fair, was won
by Bingella, owned by J. Fl. Harrison
and driven by him. Bingella took
two straight heats, the race being
for only half mile, with the time
1873 and 1875. All four of the colts
entered are owned by Oskaloosans
and all are entered in the $4,000 DeS
Moines futurity to be decided in 1916.
The race was for 800 purse to be
divided seventy and thirty per cent
between the first two places. The
other colts entered were Tob Ven.
nington's The Market, DR.. Wilcox s
Dr. Bingent, and NJ. II. Davidson's
Peter Volo. The youngsters are all
showing class on the track, but were
Handicapped yesterday by the heavy
track.
Yesterday was the big day of the
fair and several thousand people
were in attendance. The special
train run from Oskaloosa Wednesday
and Thursday was discontinued yes.
terday, but many from here attend.
ed in automobiles, while others took
the early train.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-09-24
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4
Taxation OF Property For State Rev
enue Purposes. House Joint
Resolution.

Joint resolution proposing an am
endment to the constitution of the
state of Iowa, authorizing the gen
eral assembly to provide for the
exclusive taxation of classes oil
property for state revenue purpos
es.
Be 1t enacted by the General Assem-
bly, of the State of Iowa:
Section l. That the following am
endment to the constitution OF the
state OF Iowa, be, and the same is
hereby proposed: To add, as section
thirtynine (39) to article three CD
OF said constitution the following, to
wit:
Section 80. For the purpose OF
providing revenue for state purposes
the general assembly may provide for
the exclusive taxation of such classes
of property as it may deem proper
When any class of property is eX
clusiyely taxed for state revenue pur
poses, such class shall not be other
wise taxed for general county, town
ship of municipal purposes"
Section 2. That the foregoing
proposed amendment to the constitu
ton Of the state of Iowa be, and the
same is hereby referred to the Leg
islature to be chosen at the next
general election for members of the
general assembly, and that the sec
rotary of 1tate cause the same to be
published for three months previous
20 the day of such election, as pro.
vided by law.
Resolved further, that should said
proposed amendment be agreed to
by a majority of the members of the
said succeeding general assembly
the said proposed amendment shall
be submitted to the electors of the
state of Iowa at the general election
In the year 1916.
Approved April 16 A. ID. 1913.
! hereby certify that the foregoing
is full, true and correct copy OF
House Joint Resolution No. passed
by the Thirty-tlfth General Assembly,
as the same appears of record in my
office.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, !
have hereunto set my hand and af.
fixed my official seal. Done at Des
Moines, the capital OF the state this
18th day OF July, A. D.
[SEALl 1914.
w. s. ALLEN,
lwl6. Secretary of state.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-09-24
In the District Court

IN inc OtStTlCS court
of the State of Iowa, in and for NJ.
haska County, October Term, 1914.
In Re the Application of A, o. Holt
for Permit to Sell Intoxicating Lii
quors as a Registered Pharmacist
Notice of Application for a Permit.
To Whom it May Concern:
You are hereby notified that A. o.
Holt, a registered pharmacist, No.
1920, doing business under the name
of Blakeslee Drug Company, a cor.
poration, will make application to the
District Court of Mahaska County,
Iowa, for a permit to sell intoxicating
liquors as a registered pharmacist,
said business to be carried on in the
building located on the middle one.
third Q-3) of lot eight (S), in block
twenty (20), o. P. Oskaloosa, Iowa,
known as 121 South Market street.
That a petition asking for said per-
nit will be on file in the Office of the
Clerk of the District Court of Ma.
haska County, Iowa, ON or before the
Gath day of September, 1914, that said
petition will come on for hearing at
the October term, 1914, of said Dis
trict Court OF Mahaska County, Iowa,
which will commence on the 9Th day
of October, 1914, and be held at the
Court House at Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Sw3. A. o. HOLT.
Applicant.