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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-11

TOR several years past the automo-
bile trade of Great Britain has been
Il striving desperately to offset what
It terms the american INVASION the
rapid development Of the American car
market in the British Isles. Each year
the Made in America" cars finding
sale in Great Britain have been in
creasing in such large numbers that the
British industry has come TO look upon
the import Of American cars as a men
ace, says the Horseless Age.
That the announcement OF the British
chancellor of the eXchequer Indicating
the imposition of an import duty of
50 Is percent upon all foreign motor
ears and their parts was intended as a
defence against the American in
vasiou" is obvious when the fact that
neither France nor Italy are in pos
Ition to export automobiles owing to
the entire output of their factories be-
ing requisitOned by their respective
governments is taken into consider
alton, says. the Horseless Age.
What Invasion Means.
What the invasion means to the
British Isles can be realized when it
is considered that in 1911 we exported
to England 4031 cars valued at $780,
266; in 1912, 5716 cars valued at 4,454,-
AS; in 1913, 1870 cars valued at $685.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-11

claimed it is up to them to create new
and up-tO-date distributing systems,
despite a possible lack Of suitable men,
in order to compete with US on more
equal terms than heretofore Truly a
tribute TO our commercial methods,
which seem to have been successful in
setting up what is. in effect, new
standards of value, or at any rate,
standards which are not in accord with
those which have been generally &C
cepted on the other side Of the Atlantic
and which are now held up to our COM
To sum up the situation as il appears
to the British trade, it seems that dur
ing the war the aim is to gain such a
control over the American car trade as
will insure a minimum OF car imports
when the war is over. Doubtless the
wish is father to the thought
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-11

there is no commercial opposition for
the reason that the product of Eng
lands automobile factories is entirely
diverted to meet military and naval
Generally speaking, American cars
sell in the British Isles at the present
time at considerable advance in price
over the home figure, and latterly Eng
lish writer's have been referring to the
Iact as an argument in favor Of the
imposition of a substantial duty,
pointing out that the payment of such
duty would merely transfer a portion
OF the profit from our pockets to those
OF the British government and would
not affect those Of the ultimate pur-
chaser. This is a statement Of high
finance upon which views are likely to
be widely divergent
British Makers Worried.
II would seem that the British car
manufacturer is inclined TO accept to-
DAYS position philosophicaiy enough,
out he is in highly nervous state as
TO what the future may hold for him.
The question he is asking himself is,
W hen peace is declared, where shall
1 Stand2 VIII American cars and ac-
eessories hold such a grip on my home
trade that I may expect to be edged
right out2" This declaration Of a sub
stantial import duty on our products is
apparently first attempt to limit our
activities, and the next few months
may bring developments OF absorbing
commercial interest to manufacturers
On both sides of the Atlantic
Obviously, the scheme to prohibit the
Importation of all cars was speedily
pegatived by thoughtful people on the
ground that were the idea carried into
effect. the dealer and distributor would
speedily De ruined, having no home
produced cars to sell Furthermore,
professional and commercial users and
others to whom the automobile has
ceased to be a luxury. but who have on
the Other hand. found it an absolute
necessity. would suffer severely
What VIII Happen Next
point Of interest which has been
given more than a passing glance in
England is that British manufacturers
who really expect to resume their
ante bellum status in the trade will
have to give serious thought to Amer
lean sales and publicity methods and
to realize that when peace is pro-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-11

With gasoline selling at 20 cents a
gallon in El Paso and dealers predict
ing that it viii hit 20 cents before New
Years, it is up to drivers to learn more
about the use Of their carburetOrs and
not be wasteful Of the gas.
The increase in the price Of gaso-
line doesn't necessarily mean that the
cost OF operation is going to be much
increased" said George c. HALEY, OF
the Modern Auto company, "for the av-
erage driver does not get the full mile
age from his gallon of gasoline at the
present time As long as a driver can
average from u to Is miles to the gal
Ion he is satisfied-while the price of
gasoline is low But with the price
going up, he's going to make a study OF
MS carburetor and learn how to get the
greatest energy from the smallest pos
sible quantity of gasoline
This is going to be obtained. I be-
heve. through a arrangement OF the
carburetors- We have been experiment.
ing for month past with a new ar
rangement Of the Master carbu-
rotor and the results of our tests
have been surprising I certainly ad-
wise the local drivers to do a bit OF
studying on the question OF carbure-
tors and when they learn a few things
about this part OF their motors. they
won't be yelling 50 much about the
high price OF gasoline"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-11
MOTOR CAR BUSINESS
REMAINS PROSPEROUS

NO slump in business conditions is
anticipated on the coast with the clos
ing Of the fairs at San Francisco and
san Diego" says George c. Hubs, as
sistant general sales manager of Dodge
Brothers, Detroit Mr.. Hubbs has just
returned from a six weeks trip which
has covered practically the entire west
The motor car business has enjoyed
continued prosperity this year." added
Mr. Hubbs. land there is every indica-
ton that this condition is to maintain.
Business generally is picking up. San
Francisco will hardly be affected at all
by the closing of the fair The fair is
really but an incident TO the city.
Farther south in California the
people are certain that the san Lies o
fair is going to result Ia many people
moving to that section. The San Diego
fair, as YOU know, is almost entirely
of bringing to the attention of the
public the possibilities of Southern
California and this il has done in
wonderful manner. The ground on
which il stands was only sage-brush
land when the fair was laid out, but
today it blooms like a tropical garden.
Things in the Pacific Northwest
have not been as prosperous as far
Their down the coast because Of the
falling off of the lumber export bust
ness. owing to the war. But everyone
is looking forward to the great boom
that will come with the end Of the
conflict in Europe
I'm the west generally, matters are
in better shape than they have been
and this is true also of the south. al
though I was in but a few points in
that section One thing that impressed
me in the gulf country was the mar
velous spirit shown by the people Of
Galveston and Houston. Undaunted
by the second flood, the cities are GO
ing ahead repairing millions of dol
lars of damage and are building for
the future with a spirit and a conf
dence that is magnificent"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-11
arizona Has 1886 Autos;
Expects 10000 Next Yedr

Phoenix. Ariz., Dec. 1I.-73S5 auto
mobiles and 772 motorcycles, according
to the records of secretary of state
Sidney P. Osborn. The last Of the 1915
licenses have been issued
Last year licenses were issued to 504c
cars and 743 motorcycles. Osborn ex-
poets that the number Of auto licenses
will jump to 10000 in 1916
The state motor vehicle license law
became effective September, 1912. Be-
tween that day and January, !. 1914
1888 licenses had been issued, S09S for
automobiles and ass for motorcycles
The total return from the operation OF
the license law was S2O.933. This was
increased TO $34.e77-50 in 1914, and TO
$45, 900 in 1915.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-11
BRITISH MOTOR MANUFACTURERS
WOULD STEM AMERICAN INVASION
With Factories in "Tght Little Isle" Tied Up by War;
the United States Car Manufacturers Are Getting
Firm Foothold; Exports to England in 1915 Al
ready Aggregate Nearly S22,0OO,OOO.

127, this being for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, and before the outbreak OF
the war, and in 1915. 1924 cars valued
at 81, 149,522.
But quite apart from the accepted
truism that the user pays, II is eN-
tremeIy doubtful If the new tax will
cause the American manufac turer to
lose the sale of single car In fact.
it would seem that today the lmita-
tons of ocean transportation are
greater factor for consideration than
are those sought to be imposed by tax
alton Doubtless existing Atlantic
shipping rates are far from normal.
and freight sailings are relatively few
and far between, but nevertheless it is
an, undoubted fact that the only two
limitations to be faced at the moment
are those of increased factory produc-
ton and the ability to get that por-
ton which is available for export to
its ultimate destination
Business Picking Up.
Englands total production Of auto
mobiles before the European war was
approximately 10000. In the past Il
months we have sent them $4,000 or
so, including trucks. Admitting that
a percentage of those who would be
potential purchasers in time of peace
are for the time being unable to in
dulge in a new car, there is yet a con-
siderable field to be cultivated, and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-11
DOLLAR DOWN AND
DOLLAR WEEK" SOON
Ben Ottestad Predicts FL PnsOans VIII
Soon Be Able to Purchase Autos on
same Terms a Photographs,
Pianos and Watches.

In the early days OF the automobile
industry, the big trouble with which
both dealers and manufacturers had tC
contend was the matter Of financing
The automobile has now been recog-
nized by the great majority OF banks as
q staple necessity Of modern CONNER
cial life A couple of years ago the
eastern banks began to loan on the Sc
curity Of commercial trucks and now
they have reached the stage where they
recognize pleasure cars as proper col
lateral
The MaxwelPs pay as you ride" plan
mas already become well known to FL
PasO motorists through the advertising
that factory in The Herald and E Ben
Ottestad. southwestern distributor for
the Saxon. announces a new policy of
terms to honest persons" for the Saxon.
The details of this plan are to be an
nOunced in The Herald in a few DAVIS
You no longer have to pay cash for
your furniture, SAYS Mr. OtteStad. for
great many concerns deal on the basis
Of a dollar down and a dollar a week
That's a favorite stunt with dealers in
musical instruments and has been
adopted by jewelers. and others. You can
buy a home on a small payment down
and small payment every week, so
why not an autOmObile2
Whether the automobile will ever
reach the stage where it will be sold
for a dollar down and a dollar a week.
cannot say, but I believe that il will
soon be possible for every responsible
person to own an automobile by max
ing very small payment down and
then regular payments covering a
year"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-07-26
What Do Mail Order Houses Do for
You and the Town You Live In?

local paper published in any town II
this country but that can get more
money for advertising and boost.
ing" from mail order houses, if il
would but accept it, than it can get
from all the merchants of the towr
in which it is printed? But news
papers realize that a community is
not builded by the money that is sem
| out Of it.
Try to imagine what would be the
result if this mail order business were
to be pushed to a logical conclusion,
when every merchant was compelled
to go out Of business through lack of
local patronage. Suppose you were
unable to buy any article Of any kind
or character in your own neighbor-
hood, but must send away for every
thing that entered into the daily needs
Of your life; where the postoffice was
the only trade mart, the only avenue
through which your wants could be
supplied. How long could you en-
dure such conditions? Remember,
the mail order house pays no taxes
in your county, is not interested in
your social, civic or financial we'll
being, cares nothing for your educa-
tional advantages, the security Of
your property rights, contributes not
a cent to the maintenance of your
courts of justice, but are concerned
solely in draining every dollar from
your community and grudgingly re-
turning the least possible value for
what it demands cash in advance.
Every dollar sent to a mail order
house reduces by just that much the
material prosperity of your own home
town.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-07-26
EYE SERVICE

Before you buy glasses send for
free booklet, Eye Service" to E. J.
Nixson, filter and maker of real ser
vice eyeglasses. Nixon Bldg, Reno,
Nevada. mott
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-07-26

2. AND A. M.-Carson Lodge, Mol
holds its regular communication:
on the third Thursday of the
month in Masonic Hall, At 7:3O p
m. Sojourning brethren are cor.
daily invited to attend.
T. A. LOTT, w. M,
T.. u. VANDERLlETH, Sec'y.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-07-26
10 ES

K. A. M.-Lewis Chapter No. l.
holds regular convocation on the
third Friday Of each month in Ma
sonic Hall, at 1880 p. m. Sojourn-
ing companions are cordially IN
vitej to attend.
E. c. PETERSON, H. p,
f. d. VANDERLIETH, Sec'y.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-07-26

Latert Geographic news il the Ao-
zeal.
The Keota news., 1915-07-30

Q casing and tied at the side. 4 very
luxurious third was . hounced ffair
Of lowered net that looked ~ = It
had been painted by hand.
Hand-painted materials are not neg.
lected. We have had many Of them
in soft taffeta. and they appear new
In chiffon. II 10 . matter Of consider.
able dimculty to paint the latter sue
csssfully. 20 this material 10 naturally
rather an expensive one. Hand-paint'
ed hats are common, not only for gar
den wear In brilliant colors on coarse
straw. but for afternoon gowns also
in grosgrain and taReta. decorated In
pastel shades, which trim the hat with.
out concealing any Of its lines-a fash.
ion Of tho season.
Copyright, 1915, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per 0yndicate.)
The Keota news., 1915-07-30
new PETTIC0AT IDEAS
oRoANDlE A FAvoRl1G MATE.
RIAL OF THE SEAooN.
Trimmings May Bs ~ Elaborate -
One Desires d'Esprit Much
Used for Lingerie Froekse
tiand.painted Goods.

organdie 10 / favorite Of the seq
son. and An ideal material for petit
coats. Quantities Of little runles
edged with lace or footing. sometimes
picoted, or bound with very narrow
ribbon. are placed one above the
other to give fullness at the hem.
Often old.fashioned pumng IL en-
ployed between insets Of valen-
ciennes or nlet lace. with RUNE at
the hem only. Deep Spanish flowers
Of net. striped vertically with lace.
make attractive petticoats. which
leave the hips plain. A new idea for
. net petticoat 10 to stripe the whole
thing horizontally with castings and
run pink ribbons in them. about
~ inches wide. The castings open
at ono side. and the ribbons
emerge and are tied in . knot and
two ends. which hang down one above
the other for the whole length Of the
skirt. The hem 10 deep. plain one.
The same idea was carried out in pale
pink batiste with white satin ribbons.
Another new material. or old one
revived for lingerie skirts. 10 point
d'esprit. Some frocks with gathered.
unrunled skirts would be prettier
with unrufned petticoats under them.
and this has been provided for by
the makers. A charming combine
tion was white handkerchief linen and
white point d'esprit in graduated. al.
ternate bands. Tho linen was hand
scalloped at each edge and en-
broidered with nat dots.
An inexpensive and practical idea
was the use Of iine white sateen. ~
. shadowproof petticoat under sepa-
rate skirts Of semiopaque materials.
One IL safe in corduroy or golf cord.
but white serge, contrary to expecta-
ton. proves to be disc0ncertingly
transparent. Pique 10 used for these
modesty.savers also. but pique has
such an annoying habit Of continuous
shrinking with each successive trip
to the laundry that sateen - . vel.
come substitute. White georgette
crepe and white chiffon make ador.
The Keota news., 1915-07-30

season the favorite 10 the octagon
model. showing . variety Of coverings
One Of the prettiest. and certainly the
daintiest. for bedroom ue II the GOV.
ering of white cotton dlet over . deli
cate color.
A cardboard foundation can Be
bought for ten cents. or the sections
may be cut from cardboard at home
Eight sections. are necessary. each
about fifteen inches long and from
four to five inches understanding to
the size Of the basket planned or the
width Of the lace to be used.
The dainty basket illustrated 10
made from sections Of cardboard,
measuring IL by * inches each. and
covered on both sides with pale pink
percaline. The bottom Of the basket
10 similarly covered. The outer cover
Ing IL Of cotton filet lace banding ~
inches wide.
The Keota news., 1915-07-30
PAPER POT FOR VEGETABLES
Handy for Keeping Different Varieties
o. seeds and Plants-Roots OF
Plant Undlsturbed.

Very convenient little pots for vegs'
table plants may be made from papef
flour sacks or any tough paper.
Cut . piece eight inches square and
fold through the middle diagonally.
(Ffg. y. Fold in right hand corner
over to left hand edge. like IN en-
velope. Gig. -. Then fold the left
hand point over In . corresponding
manner. Gig. 81. Separate the
The Keota news., 1915-07-30
FENCES MADE vERMiN PROOF
Birds Require Protection From Var.
Que Natural Foes % Well %
From Human Persecution.

Protection 10 the prime requisite for
increasing the number Of birds in any
area. and the results Of protection are
In direct proportion to the amount CIV.
On. Besides insuring birds against ev.
cry form Of persecution BY human
The Keota news., 1915-07-30

vsrmin Proof Fsnes-A, With 0arbsd
Wlrss-0. With Looss overhanslne
Netting.
kind. We must defend them from vari-
Gus natural foes. The most e6ectual
single step 10 to surround the proposed
bird sanctuary with . vefmin-proof
fence. Such q fence should prevent
entrance either BY digging or BY climb.
ing. but will serve it, greatest use u
It cannot be climbed. and b therefore
cat-proof. It Il impracticable 70 build
An impenetrable fence. the next best
device 10 to put guards Of sheet metal
on all nesting trees and on poles sup
porting bird houses. This should be
done in any case where squirrels or
snakes are likely to intrude. % It 10
usually impracticable to fence out
these animals. Tree guards should b
six feet or moro above ground. At
tacks BY hawks. owls. crows. Jays. or
other enemies are best controlled by
eliminating the destructive individuals.
The Keota news., 1915-07-30
Glm.Lsas Curl.

bark. but the elm generations have
not previously been known to have
any connection with the apple pest.
and It has all along borne . distinct
name.
But the discovery Of the annual mi.
grafton Of . fresh infestation from the
elm to the apple and the knowledge
that the elm generations are an essen.
tial portion Of the life cycle Of the
woolly aphid Of tho apple. and that
this species cannot continue without
access to the elm, put q new signifi.
canoe upon the economic status Of the
elm curl.
The Keota news., 1915-07-30
GOOD FOR FAREWELL DINNER
Appropriate Quotations at Banquet
Given 70 Friend About 70 %.
part on q Journey.

part on q Journey.
Here are some appropriate quota
tions for use at . dinner given in
honor Of . guest who 10 about to d.
part upon . long Journey:
Though lost to sight, to memory dear.
Absence breaks slender ties. but rivsta
strong ones.
count myself in nothing else 20 happy
Ar In q soul remembering my good
friends.
where'er roam. whatever real to sss,
Ny heart, untraveled. fondly turns ID
Farewell: . word that must be and hath
A sound that makes W linger: yst-fars.
we'll.
What shall do with all the days and
That must be counted ere see thy facet
The place cards may be painted With
q bunch Of forget-me-nots. or tie .
spray of artificial ones on with . bit
Of true blue" ribbon.
The Keota news., 1915-07-30
woolly Aphld One Of Most serl-
Gus Of Insect Pests.
New elenlfieanes Put Upon Economic
Status Of Elm Curl BY Entomolo-
aiste Of Maine Agricultural Ex.
pertinent station.

The discovery that the woolly aphid
migrates from elm leaf TO- apple 10 .
most important one.
For more than 100 years the woolly
lphid has had worldwide recognition
~ one Of the most serious insect enc.
mics Of young apple trees. Statistics
based on observations made ct three
nurseries, containing respectively about
$4,000. $1,000. and 100000 trees.
showed that from 20 per cent to IS
per cent Of the trees were infested by
the wholly aphid. AZ from twenty to
forty million Of American-grown apple
seedlings are used In this country ev.
Dry year. the significance Of 20 high
4 percentage Of infestation 10 at once
apparent
It 10, therefore. with no slight inter
at that the entomologists Of the Maine
Agricultural experiment station have
been seeking to ascertain previously
unknown point in the life cycle Of this
pest, and have made the discovery
that this cycle includes three genera
lions which arc passed in what 10
Enown - the "elm-leaf curl" The
iisngured and curled leaves Of the elm
In the spring are everywhere ~ fam
liar ~ the woolly masses on the apple
The Keota news., 1915-07-30

White caullhoWer.
To get white caulinower tie the
leaves over the head - soon - the
head 10 formed.
The Keota news., 1915-07-30
USEFUL FOR KEEPING SCRAPS
latsst Model 10 ostason. With Any
Kind Of Covering That May
Suit the Fancy.

There are fashions. even in scrap
baskets. Last year the linen-covered
stovepipe shape was favored. This
The Keota news., 1915-07-30
Broken eco Under Hen,

II an egg gets broken IN the nest
Of . setting hen tae other eggs should
nest made fresh. The broken egg
will close the pores in the shells Of
the others. excluding the air ana keep
them from Matching.
The Keota news., 1915-07-30

SWISS Afternoon Frocks.
Dotted swiss makes charming little
frocks for the small girls dress %
hot summer afternoons.
The Keota news., 1915-07-30

points and fold back to make
straight line. Gig. ~. It now openi
in . small box. These may be hllet
with rich soil and placed side BY side
thus keeping different varieties oi
seeds or plants separate. This alss
saves buying pots. for when trans
planted the paper can be torn on ant
the roots Of the plant remain undis
turbed.
The Keota news., 1915-07-30

VOu0W IaU0SA VV0S~s sV'"'SS VIZ"
Marabou, % Are the Hat and Par
asol.
able petticoats and require little trim.
ming. A white chiffon one was plain.
~ gathered from . hip yoke, at the
edge of which there was = casing run
with three-inch pink ribbon tied In
4 soft dropping bow in the back.
Another Of crepe was pale yellow. in
three tiers Of knife-plaited rufiaes, each
one beaded by q yellow ribbon run IN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-11


nd sdew while the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-03-09
BIC STEEL PLANT GIVES
WORK 70 1000 lAgo9ERs
HOMESTEAD WORKS OPERATING
ALL DEPARTMENTS FIRST
TIME IN TWO YEARS.

PITTSBURG, Pa, March 8, -
Every department of the Homestead
works of the Carnegie Steel Compa-
ny was in operation Monday for the
first time in nearly two years. OF
ficials declare orders lately received
for structural materials and ship
and armour plates assured activity
at the plant for months. -Four thou
sand men were put to work yester-
day and today.
Orders received for pipe for the
Southwestern Oil and Gas fields has
resulted in more activity at the Nc
keesport plant of the National Tube
company 1t is said that open hearth
plants of the Edgar Thompson works
also will reopen soon