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French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-23
DEMAND FOR CARS
rs COUNTRYWIDE.
Sales Charts Show No Holes or soft
Sports Says Geo. s. Waite. Secre-
tary Grant Motor Co.

what impresses me particularly III
connection with our shipments during
the winter months, is not so much the
quantity of cars shipped, though we
have shipped every day to the limit
OF u liberal production. as the uni
form distribution of shipments
throughout the United States" says
George 8. Waite, Secretary of the
Grant Motor Company of which COM
pany H. M. King of this city is agent.
I'm previous years 1 have observed
more or less variation in shipments.
Certain portions of the country have
absorbed winter shipments to a larger
extent than others, but this winter, ir-
respective of climatic or other condi-
tons, Grant cars have been distributed
to all points of the compass. There
arc no holes or soft spots-just a
strongly increasing demand from
everywhere as day succeeds day.
"As an indication of the wonderful
ly increasing stability Of the industry
anG the universal prosperity of dealer
and consumer all ove this broad Re-
public, it stands pre-eminent. l think
it a be said that when this industry
leads the way, and it surely does, that
the amount of prosperity accruing to
every other industry on earth, must be
superlative and with the wonderful
momentum gained, cannot but indicate
stable and lasting prosperity"
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-23
DODGE BROTHERS SHOW
MARVELLOUS FIRST YEAR.
People Have Bought More Than $685..
100000 Worth Of Cars and Demand
Continues to Increase.

Dodge Brothers, Detroit, have just
completed their first year as manufac-
tCrers of motor cars and the record
established is unique even in this
amazing industry.
The first completed car rolled out of
the plant in December, 1914, and &C.
tual shipments started in January,
1915. With the close of the first year.
DoLge Brothers merely state that the
public has bought mor than $35,0O0,-
900 worth" of their cars. Nothing Is
said of production plans for next year,
but the announcement Is made that the
demand, which has always been ahead
of production, remains .unsatisfled.
The record made in the first year is
the talk of motor car circles. Before
beginning the manufacture Of q car
bearing their own name, Dodge Broth
ers were g known in the strade DIS
large makers of automobile parts.
But no one anticipated when it was
announced that they would bring ont a
Car that within a year they would jump
among the first six companies in the
country in the production of cars.
But such is the fact and the career of
Dodge Brothers is sure to be carefully
watched by both the trade and public
during 1916.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-23
HENDERSONVILE AUTOMOBILE DISTRIBUTORS
OVER 100000 FOR
FACTORY.

John North WHY'S, president of the
Willys-Oyerland Company who was re
Gently in this city, and while here spent
much of his time with the local Over
land representative, Bob" Holland,
has just reached California, and hardly
had he set foot there when he was ad-
vised that the Overland factory had
passed the 100, 900 mark in 1916 cars.
Tis big record of a tenth of a million
cars stands without a precedent in the
manufacture of cars of this size and
type.
1t was only in 1908 that Mr.. WHY'S
as head of the WHY'S Overland Com
pany, celebrated the production of 400
cars a year as the conclusion of q sue
cessful years business.
These production figures have stead
lily risen so that you can drop out at
the Overland plant most any Saturday
morning and see them build and ship
more automobiles in Saturdays half
days work than we're formerly built
and shipped in an entire year.
Shipments to date are more than
three times in volume for the same
period last year.
There are 448 recognized makers OF
automobiles in the United States. Ac-
cording to estimate, they will produce
upwards of a million cars during 1916.
The Willys-Overland Company will
build approximately 20 per cent of
these to the value of more than a hun
dred million dollars.
This entire 1916 production of Over
lands and Willys-Knights is sold and
under contract. Overland dealers now
number nearly 5000 in this country
| and Canada. e.
These a r are known the length and
fbreath of the world. Overland dealers
and Overland service are at hand in
every civilized country.
Foreign dealers alone number about
500 and Overland cars are as familiar
a sight in R~eykjavik. Iceland, as in the
streets Of our own city.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-23
THE CHAMPION

The Worlds Motor Nonstop Mileage
Record established last January by a
Maxwell stock touring car, offers some
interesting facts. They are vouched
for by The American Automobile AS
ISOLATION, the supreme court of the
automobile industry.
In the first place the record break
ing Maxwell car ran over town and
country roaNs for A consecutive days
an dnights. averaging more than 500
miles per day. During this time
1,O56 hours-the engine never stopped
and the a stopped only long enough
to take on gasoline, oil, water and a
fresh driver. The ability of any car
to $4,000 miles in Al days without
stopping the engine is conclusive
proof of it's genuine and quality
throughout.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-23

From every State in the Union. we hear of the
amazing success of the latest Overland-the
$615 model.
At the New York and Chicago Shows
the two great national automobile events
of the year-the $615 Overland was the
most widely discussed model exhibited.
And why not? An electrically started and electri-
cally lighted completely equipped Overland
with four-inch tires for only $615!
Is there any wonder this car took the whole
country by storm?
Season after season for seven years we have eXpe-.
rienced one great success after another
But this one tops them all.
No other achievement in the history of the entire
industry parallels this record.
It stands out NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
preached.
Never before has an automobile success been so
rapid, SO definite and so sweeping.
The $615 Overland has made history. 1t marks
the entrance of a new automobile value1
car complete in every sense of the term at
a price which was hitherto thought imDossi-
BILE.
Yet here it is-a powerful fve-passenger touring
car complete for only $615.
Note the word complete"
This means electric starter and electric lights.
electric horn. magnetic
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-23
Never Before Such ain Instan-
taneous And Sensational
Success

fact, every necessary item. Nothing is lack
ing. There are no ~"extras" to buy. @@s~
Note that the motor Is the very latest en- bloc de-
sign-the last word in fine engineering.
In addition note that the tires are four-inch size.
This is another big advantage. Many cars
costing more have smaller tires.
Note that the rear springs are the famous cantn-
ever type. Another advantage. Cantileyer
springs mean the utmost in riding comfort.
Note the headlight dimmers-the electric control
buttons on steering column-demountable
!" rims and one-man top. These are all big
advantages.
This newest Overland is light in weight, easy to
handle and very economical to operate.
It's Just the car the world has been waiting for.
It is large enough for the whole family-moder-
ately priced, within the reach Of the major
ity-economical to maintain-buH OF the
best quality materials-snappy stylish ana
speedy-and complete in every sense.
In short, it is just another striking example OF
how our larger production enables us to
build a bigger and better car and still keep
the price within reason.
You'll want one, so order it now.
Don't wait, debate or argue with yourself. See
that your order is placed Immediately.
Then in a few days you and your whole family
will be driving your own car.
Remember it comes cOmplete-only $S15.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-23

are hIgheSC In cOSt-DuC
they deliver the most
power with the greatest
economy.
Grant owners average
"a miles to the gallon of
gasoline-900 miles to
the gallon of oil.
And Grant Six throt-
ties down to ~ miles an
hour and hangs on.
Speeds up to so miles
within a few blocks-and
has the quickest getaway,
the swiftest action you
ever saw in a motor.
Rayfield Carburetor.
Atwater Kent ignition.
Allis Chalmers Starting
motor and generator.
Extra large battery
carried in steel basket
under front of right run
ming board splasher.
Butt isn't the speci-
fcations that makes the
motor worth while; it's
the motor that makes
the specifications worth
while.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26
The Hand Of Peril
Will Be Seen at the
Colonial Theater

The combination of brilliant
author, noted ptcture star and master
director, has seldom been used to
greater advantage than In the World
Film five-reel feature, THE Hand OF
Peril" to be seen at tho Colonial
Theatar on tomorrow and Tuesday.
The Story Is eby Arthur Strinser,
whose tales OF mystery and crime de-
lection are known throughout the
world; the star 10 House Peters. one
Of the most natural and appealing
screen actors in the country, and the
picture was directed by that inimita-
Bile craftsman, Maurice Tourneur.
The story or THE Hand OF Peril"
IL, as its title indicates. an absorb
ing narrative ~ sensational crimi-
nal exploits and the daring deeds OF
q government detective The hero ID
James Kestnsr. : familiar figure to
by Mr.. Strin90r lii the magazines. A
delightful love interest runs through
the picture and Director Tcurneur has
made remarkable use Of the many
opportunities for unique and startling
stage efkocta GlGGeSted by the fertile
fancy Of the an4hor.
The star has been surrounded BY d
particularly strong cast OF MIN fav-
orites Junes Elvtdge. Ralph Deimore,
DoFto 6AWySr ma hAy FiCHSr Ak0 IN =
quartet dimcuIt to excel in the four
principal aurporting roles
For wednesday and Thursday the
Colonial announces the Henry w.
Savage stars-Adels Blood tthe origi-
nal "Everywoman'') and Edwin
stevens {'The Devil") in The Devils
Toys" one OF the most thrilling and
punchy plays OF the season. For FRI
day and Saturday Hamilton Revelle
and Barbara Tenant will be seen in
THE Price Of Malice" Metro won
dsrplay that has been going strong in
the big cities. Additional features on
the Colonial program embrace Pathe
News. Harry Watson in the screaming
iy funny comedy. 1.-THE Mishaps OF
Musty." and Pa.he Travelogues
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26
LOST go POUNDS

I Have Reduced MY HIPS n Inches
and MY Hast . Inches.
New York.
Dear Doctor r. Thompson Brough:
Your method of treating obesity
ine. have reduced from 21o pounds
to $50 pounds and am losing flesh
every day. feel better In every
way than have for years. do
not set weak. but on the other hand.
before I began the treatment. I
have reduced my hip measure ~
inches. my bust s inches. can
walk 8 miles any day ana not tire;
before I began your treatment I
could not go block without rest
have tried a number Of other
treatments, but they all failed to
help. ] remain. respectfully.
MRS. BERT kIPP. saltwater, N, X.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26
cHRIsrrAN CONQUEST
OF LATIN AMERICA


Ancon. canaI Zone Especial Cores
pondencs, One OF the most signift-
cant and far~reaching Gatherings ever
held by the religioua forces Of the
western hemisphere was brought to q
conclusion here on February 20---the
Congress OF Christian Work in Latin
America. There were present repre-
sentatives from every republic Of the
hemisphere, and from Great Britain
and Europe. about three hundred and
fifty In all. among them the most
prominent Christian leaders from the
various republics
They gathered In Panama to con-
slider the religious and moral scondi-
tions of Latin America and to make
plans for bringing into cooperation
the religious forces Of the two conti-
nents No such undertaking was ever
projected before Leaders In NOR,
than fifty denomination, we're present
AZ delegates. and rave thsir complete
support 70 ths plans which were laid
for close cooperation In the future.
Tho congress- lasted ten days, and
eight printed reports. each Of book
length, which have been In prepare
tion by special commissions during the
past two years. were presented az n
basis for discussion. These reports.
which will later be published as a
series or voiumes. deal with the fol-
lowing phases OF Christian work and
progress In Latin America l. Sur
vey and Occupation .. Message and
Method; s. Education; I. Literature:
s.. Women's Work: 8. Ths Church In
the Field; The Home Base; 3. CO.
operation ana Unity.
The research work Of the congress
will be continued and elaborated by .
permanent committee and. follow-up
Will be held during March
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26
lIlIh, MUSIC, FANTASY
n THO BIG Fun SHOWS
COMING TO THE LYRIC

/ Two great comedy and novelty
xh0yvn are Announced by Manager
Z Charles W. Rex Tor this week at the
INr1o. Tho offerings for the first
half OF the week are especially note-
Bile.
Opening with the Monday show will
come 'The Midnight Roliickers." an
ae0regaticn Of comedians, singers
dAncsrs and pretty girls that has
6een heretofore claimed by tho big
time" theaters OF the Keith circuit
%9xclusively. The musical comedy
company IL on a limited tour of the
smaller cities during the Lenten sea-
son and will be seen in but a few other
1 Southern cities.
Special scenery, costumes. proper
ties, mechanical and lighting effects
are employed in the production, plac-
tng IL On 4 par with the most elabo-
fately-etaged musical comedies on
tour this season. There are nine pr1n-
ciples In the company. each OF q YER
rattle funmaker.
Coming with the new show IL the
rsdouotabis Al Herman. the assas9in
- grisf." who will be Remembered cy
koy0ryDody who loves laugh ~ ono
~ ths most pronounced hits Of last
season In vaudeville here. Al Her
man II regarded by many competent
critics N the funniest biackfAce per-
former IN the business today. He is
an established favorite In the larger
o1tieo Of America. His act this sea-
ron ~ finnter than over.
Al capital pair Of comedy players,
who. VIII make their first appearances
herr although they have been str1ns
fAvorites in the North and West Tor
several years. are Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
16Acpon1id. who are presenting tho
Nne4act farce. sour Honeymoon" Thu
viece II handsomely staged ana clev-
eriy acted
Gladstone and Talmage. a capital
comedian and dainty and wiusome
1itfie girl, who sings and dances de-
lightfuily, will offer variety act that
includes . little bit Of everything d.
5Norf1ug*
i rsal novsltv IN pantoanimta rep
xeaontatfons win be the performances
x4Sen by STA ana sid. man and woman.
NO ~ the most proficient exponsnts
~ slant drama yet saen here.
XHe6 have an act that is excrnciaGtng-
III funny and highly artistic.
Us One OF the big particular features
Tor H. latter half OF the woek will
~ Dorothy Regal former comedy
star. and her company OF players, In
$780,
There are certain types as general
III familiar Is ones own hearthstone
telephone operators. shop girls,
sa4snographers. chorus giris and the
1ikA arc supposedly ~ similar ~
peas or beans or grains OF corn
there Is nothing mistaktng their class.
OF course, In these various cailings.
there IL as much Individuality as
could be found anywhere, but there
arc certain characteristics OF each
trade which are possessed by all alike.
II was accenting these peculiaritaes
or mannsrisms that made Rose Stahl's
Chorus Lady a classic. and gave
Dorothy Regal credit for having given
the stage. when she played '-rhs OPP
erator" In The Telephone Tangie,"
m actual character. Miss Regal is
particularly fine actress, and an ex-
ceedinxiys versatile one She has gone
emf into tho highways md hywnys
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26
STOP CATARRH, OPEN
NosTRILs AND HEAD
Says Cream Applied In NostriIs
Relieves Head Colds at Once.

II your nostrils are clogged and your
head il stuffed. and you can't breathe
freely because Of cold or catarrh, Just
get a small bottle of Elys Cream Balm
at any drug store. Apply q little OF
this fragrant. antiseptic cream into
your nostrtis and let 1t penetrate
through every air-passage OF your
head. HQothing ana healing the In
famed. swollen mucous membrane,
and you get instant relief.
All. how good Il feels. Your NOS
trils are open. your head II clear; no
more hawking, snuffling. blowing; no
more healAAAe. dryness or struggling
for breath Ely's Cream Balm IL just
what sufferers from head-colds and
catArrh need. It's delight.--Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26

to study the people she 10 TO depict
In their own sphere. This accounts
for the accuracy of her princess" OF
the switchboard. 1t Is the cause OF
her faithful portrayal of the Hotel
Cigar Stand Girl" which she IL en-
acting in her new sketch. The Girl
At the Cigar Stand" The travelling
public Will immediately recognise IN
Miss Regal an exact counterpart OF
the smiling. suticing. ecguildtns
dansel to be found in any hotel any
where. who knowA your particular
brand OF cigar, and who win keep you
SO engrossed over her showcase, either
in conversation, or with. dice-box.
that you rather enjoy tho process OF
being separated from your loose
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26

change. the Gin ax the Cigar stand"
Is by George BioomQuest- ana IL q
little comedy replete with good humor
ana clever situations, excellentiy act
ed by Miss Regal and her supporting
players.
On the same bin will be Susanna
Tom pkins. thu distinguished vioiinists.
formerly soioist with Sousa's Band.
VINO win offer q musical treat: Mar
TIM and Macmillan. = pair OF for
eigners, who have scored . remend-
GUS laughing hit In America with their
burlesque magic exhibition; Lester
and Moore. q comedy singing and
dancing couple. and Bob and TIP.
comedy acrobats and horizontal BAR
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26
LOST 90 POUNDS

1IFBs nAInGM H0yW 1AAA 6WG - &N4'<S
Go To Church Wlthout De1ng
Laughed AZ. II Newer Tlrs
Telling Jnst HoW II
Game Aheut.s
Dear Doctor: Miss0nri
I now will write ycu few lines
In regard to my casa. When b.
gan your treatment for 0besity :
weighed atk pounds, bust - inchees
waist - inches. abdomen ID tnebee.
am happy and proud that today q
can say that I weigh hut 1tS pOunds.
bust 50 inches, waist % inchea Ah-
domen 10 inchAe. and ! nm In nnpch
better health than Tor yaarss but
best Of all / can 20 to church With
out being laughed a. Ny figure ~
80 greatly improved that Il II pleas
Ing to mo I'd note how surprieed
every body seems to be. never TIRE.
OF telling just how Il all came
about.
II ali over stout people would inst
stop and think In whNf q short time
they could he their former self
again. and look like somebOdy. they
surely would take treatment tsaf
every body see. who ID stout, about
your great remedy.
Your faithful friend and patient.
MRS. SARAH BARNES
Lancastsxs ~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26
REDUCED 60 POUNDS

MFn. nu1Wles Says That the Loss OF
Tleah Has Deen RemarkAble.
Missouri.
y. Thompson Brough;
Dear sir.--I thought would
write you . few lines to let you
know how proud ! Am that j tried
your simple home treatment ] am
a normal weight and never felt
h1tt1r Ia my itfa. have got. a.
good use Of myself as ever had
and can do anything want to with
ont tiring me. / can walk 10 times
- far and not tire me half 30 bad
I lost so pounds OF weight. which
was that much more than ! could
comfortably carry. think that
there In reality In taking your treat
mAnt. The loss In weight has been
sremarkAbiS. thank you.
MRH A. nc. RuGGLES.
Worthington, Mo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26
RUSSIAN EMPRESS
GRATEFUL FOR TESTASfENTE

A recent rablegram. from Petrograd
to the Associated Press states that the
Empire Of Russia has sent letter
to John Kilburn, secretary OF the Ma
tional Bible Society, expressing
thanks on behalf Of Grand Duke
Alexis. the .nipe-yaar-6ld heir. APP
parent to the Russian throne, for q
number Of -'estaments given by Amer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26

breath. kidney ana heart troubles. female all
msnts leave ~ the tat goes away. ! send you
duca your fat at the rats Of = pound day:
don't miss this offer. Ny PROOF TRIcAT-
NEMT y FREE- It should make you FEEL bet
tor IT once. ! also send you Free my book Of
advice: also testimonials from many we'll
known people. write today See my address
below. Fiji ont the coupon ana return 70 me.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26
z WeLe the Body Causes Navoune

highly effective. I use only pure, harmless rerne-
dies. want you to write to me today If You
are overfat. 1t viii cost you nothing to obtain
my Free Proof Treatment, my interesting Book
of Advice and Legion of Testimonials Do
not let this opportunity pass by, You will
probably never again have this chance II You
want to write to the persons who have given me
their testimonials printed in this advertisement, by
close a stamped, sef-addressed envelope for reply
enough, will give you long list Of other names to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26

lean SUNDAY -schoof c111l1S~H -
Russian soldiers. TIA le<}
prompted b. recent tNx4H NH Il
5000 Testamenfs. which. 4 s4y9
be sent to the army ~ the eF1p66
own supply train. IN the nanne * z1l
young Grand Duke Thfrfy-t51f&1
thousand Tertaments have Aire6l
been distributed among the RusGt1
soldiers '.s|
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26

performers. who have lot Of new
ana difficult stunts.
/, Mexican pictures will be conspicu-
Gus in the movie exhibits, with
which the two vaudeville shows will
be supplemented. There Will be the
usual sprightly film comedies AMI 9
Of the past week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26

ana April In IAma. santiago, Busncs
Aires, Rio dc Janeiro. Cuba and Pcrso
Rico. These regional conferences
will endeayor to bring about more
scientific organisation Of religious aud
social work and an effective co-opera-
ton OF the denominations working in
zach country
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26
LOST So POUNDS or Tx
CESS FAT

of Her RheaUakf1H which HISS
Doth<rea Her for YeAfna N
samA Tire Ahe Lest -
Rounds ~ Fat. Ma. 1hants
II - Years ~ Are,
Dear Doctor: illinois,.
am very much pleased with your
treatment. think II IL AL rfght..
II surely has been great blessing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26

NIL winter. am greatly pleased,
and only wish every over-stout per-
son would give the treatment .
chance. II. b. WALLINGrORD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26

onicers Of the wednesday Club
have decided to close the subscrip-
ton list for season tickets to the con-
carts on April /. The advance sale OF
reservations In the largest in the his
tory OF the organization and A. the
concerts viii Be the mort elaborate
ever given in the South. there Will
no doubt be . great rush for season
tickets during the coming week
Reservations are being made from
every section OF the state ana some
OF the adjoining states.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26
LOST IS POUNDS

HIP Meaohre II InchNs Smaller
and Waist Inches Smaller.
II Feeling Fine.
Michigan.
Or, r. Thompson Brough. M. D.
Dear Doctor and Friend.--I re-
duced- Sc pounds and arm feeling Just
fine. I measure hips ~ inches.
where was IS inches. and waist IL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-26
Testimonials

ter I received this morning. arm
glad You take 80 much interest in
my welfare: AZ lonx % | took
pound : day on an average. II you
should want to use my name and
address you are welcome to do 80
at any time Anyone you should re-
fer to me will gladiy tell then, of
You certainy ala me good. and
everywhere I 20. II ! meet 4 fat
lady. always speak a good word
for you.
Thanking Won for your Kindness.
] remain.
MRS TOM WILLIAMS.
Great Falls, Mont.