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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
LIFE OF A CAR

Many marvellous stories are woven around ancient automobiles, those of the earlier days that have survived the years, the wear and tear of hard usage and, not the least by any means the ever changing modification in con- struction and styles.
 After all, it isn't so much a survival of the fittest insofar as construction and durability is concerned as 1t is, surviving the ever changing body styles, sizes, power modification and equipment in the form of conveniences.
 Be that as it may, it is always a source of great qualification to the creator of that which is enduring and the reputation that John W. Bate, chief engineer, and an executive official of the Mitchel1-Lewis Motor company of Racine, Wis, has made for himself in the past Is being enhanced each en- suing year by the performance of the cars that he brought out for the Mitch ell company at the inception of the autom obile industry way back in the early 1900's.
 Around New York city almost any day one will see one of his earliest cars in every day service. This Mitch ell was built early in 1903 and a con- servative estimate of it's mileage is $50 900 miles.
 It is interesting to know that the now famous new Mitchell model "The Six of '16,' Is the evolution of this old 1903 Mitchell in which John Bate tn- corporated his famous "Bate Two-Unit, Three-Point Suspension" construction and the life of this car, as we'll as Of succeeding Mitchell models of his de- sign, is due in large part to this form of construction If the old adage, "the proof of the pudding is in the eating" is true, then each year is going to witness his growing fame as an automobile engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
BUSINESS INCREASE | FOR THE PAIGE CARL

February, 1916, showed an extraor- dinary increase of business for the Paige Detroit Motor Car company over the total business for the same month
 last year. To be exact, the increase in the number of cars built and de- livered was 117 per cent for that single
 month over the February, 1915, record.
 Comparing the total number of cars built and delivered during the one month, February, 1916, with the total number of cars built and shipped dur ing the entire 12 months of the con- pany's first season five years ago is even a more striking commentary on the extraordinary development and growth of the Paige. This comparison shows that the business for February, 1916, was 1S7 per cent greater than the business of all F months of the first year added together. And if we compare the business of the first Feb ruary with the same month in 1916 the increase is 1644 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

weeks before the races to witness the try-outs of the worlds famous race track drivers and no doubt many of them will remain over in Birmingham for an indef- mite period after the races are over. Every hotel, restaurant and business man in Birmingham is bound to realize the immense profit which will accrue from the influx of these visitors who will be in this city from time to time.
 Birmingham has one of the finest cli- mates in the country, although few peo- pie outside of this district are aware of it. Other sections of the United States capitalize their climate. why not Bir- mingham? With an average temperature of 49.6 in the winter months and ST de- grees in the summer months there Is no reason why Birmingham should not ap- peal to those wishing a mlder climate the year round.
 With the building of the speedway in Birmingham, people from all parts of the globe will be attracted to this city. Drivers of international fame will be here to compete for purses ranging into the thousands. Automobile manufacturers, accessory dealers and tire concerns will have their crews of experts on the ground weeks before the race Birming- ham will be the direct gainer of the inn mense amount of publicity which will be derived from these races, the results be- ing flashed over the wires to the most remote sections of the United States. The Birmingham speedway will be construct ed so as to secure maximum amount of speed. It is confidently expected that some of the present worlds records will be broken at the first meet, which will take place in the early fall. No expenes will be spared to see that the track grandstand, repair pits and railroad fa- cilities are up to the highest standard thus assuring the south one of the finest speedways in the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

A. L. Boorse Motor Car company, Chalmers, two cars.
 Drennen Motor Car company, Cad lilac, Buick and Vim truck, six cars. South Highland garage. Oldsmobile, four cars.
 Flint Motor Car company, velie. Chew rolet, four cars.
 Birmingham Rec company. Rec, two cars.
 Newell Auto company, Mitchell. Win ton, Pullman, four cars.
 Birmingham Motor company Dodge King and Hupmobile, three cars.
 Saunders Motor Car company Hudson and Saxon, three cars.
 Paul Crawford, Chandler Allen, three cars.
 DeShazo Automobile company, Max well, two cars.
 Brownell Auto company, Ford and Stu- debaker. five cars.
 Detroit Motor Car company Paige and Grant, three cars.
 Anderson Motor Car company, Frank lin, one car.
 Charles Denegre, Packard, one car. Motorcycles:
 Robert Stubbs, Indian, five machines William F. Specht, HarIey-Davidson, three machines.
 AlaNama Auto Supply company, Hen dersGE>Excelsior, three machines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

Traffic Manager Harry Moule of the Chalmers Motor company is a firm be- liever in the old adage of necessity being the mother of invention. Moule, in conjunction with the traffic man. agers of 6 dozen other Detroit motor car concerns, has been holding star chamber sessions for month past with the freight agents of railroads entering Detroit, in an endeavor to secure sufficient freight cars to ship Detroits output of automobiles
 Realizing the futility of getting enough freight cars of the covered va riety, the Chalmers traffic man de- cided to corral as many of the flat or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
STUDEBAKERS HERE

A shipment of, Studebaker cars reached the Brownell Automobile company Fri day and they arrived here just in time. The Brownell company has met with wonderful success in handling the Stu deb akers and this car is fast becoming one of the popular cars in this section of the country.
 The Brownell company has been sell ing the cars faster than they can secure them and officials of the company were
 glad to receive that shipment Friday. Just as the shipment was received an order for another shipments was imme- 6ia tely placed. All of which indicates ttat the Studebaker business is rushing with the Brownell company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

gondola type of "freighters" as he could secure. That he succeeded in getting a few is shown by the above photograph of section of the train of 56 carloads of Chalmers Six-30's which left Detroit Tuesday night for Phil adelphia.
 To insure the motor cars against damage or theft while en route, special sheds were constructed over the two automobile on each flat car. Tarpau- lin was spread over the roof of the sheds to make them waterproof. A staff of 150 carpenters has been em- ployed during the past week at the Chalmers plant for the purpose of building the shelters on the flat cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
Brave

From the Kansas City Star.
 Speaking of the man who walks right up to the cannon's mouth, there is l. c. Rosa of the Spearville News, who writes
 we are willing to lend what assistance we can through this column for better babies. We have never seen one vet but what could be improved From Judge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
Exactly
From Life!

Would you-er-marry me, Winnie?' , "Ohl Algy, you surprise me! Certainly I'll marry you.
 "But-I'm not serious, duncher know Cawn't you accept joke?''
 That's exactly what I've done"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

managers show that Goodyear dealers business is also growing amazingly and that this year Goodyear service stations" are more thoroughly what the name indicates than they have ever been before.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
BAD BREATH

is very annoying and Is generally caused by disordered stomach CERTILAX, The Certified Laxative '' gets at the cause and removes it. CERTILAX acts gently but firmly on the bowels and liver, stimulating them to natural action, clearing the blood and purifying the entire system. They do all and more than CaIoznel and other harsh cathartics do with out any bad after effects. CERTILAX contains nothing of harmful or ha- bit forming nature: they are made af. Fer the faVorite formula of specialist of New York City and have been SC. lected as the best by more than five hundred physicians in New York, who prescribe them regularly in their prac- ttce For sale at all drug stores, or sent direct on receipt of price-10c, 26c, soc. Curts Chemical Co.,, 117 B 34rh St.. New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
storage Marenouses

STORAGE F,urn&ture, separate rooms, packing. Local and long dis. tancs auto trucking. Phone 28S-2 The Glasnsr Furniture Co, 11s1 Main St I 12 tfs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
Words 15c - Farmer Classified Ads. 12eS
Engraved Calling Cards

ENGRAVED EASTER CARDS. En- graved wedding invitations. South worth's. 10 Arcards.
 L. 1S sts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
UPHoLsTERER
SAAtse Repairing

AAR-CHRODGE- soIetn- for Fan and Winner. Waterproof. OI:t- wears white oak, costs little more. Ask the Goodyear Shoe Repairing Co.,. 7S John St. S46 B. Ms.tn- Tel 1891. We call and deliver.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
CIaIroalxsaclAe

AsFx. sTEINFADT tGraduate Blurner College. Natuf eopathyl. takes pleasure in informing the public 9hat he has opened offices in Se- eurity Building, Room 6f0. and will render profession services to any 60 desiring. g to 12s to 5: T to evenings Terms wtthin reach of everyone desiring health. Consult tation free. Te1ephone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
AS WELL AND AS MUCH

No merchant ever failed if he advertised as WE'LL and as MUCH as he could.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
Real k,4ss4se koc Sale

IF YOU WANT Fire 1nsurancst If you want your house rented Pro perty sold. Call On uA We want your business. Let us try. Chas- g. Cole, Inc. S51 State St. USgs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
To Rent

TO RENT.-Part of basement in our new brick building, for manufactur- ing or storing purposes. The Bpt. Piston Ring Go. dS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04

NE no AUTOMOBILE PAINTING .rI1-amine. Tops. and Slip Covers, Fs-st class work at reasonable prices Auto Bodies our Speciality. 1fertopoIftan Auto & Carriage Go. 420 Grand St. eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04

HANDY MAN, abstaine-, experienced, wishes change of posiuon: refer ences. Address Steam Boilers. Gen eral Delivery. P. O.
 H IS d"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
nrnIllrs snd Plano alovLnu
s1oyes Repaired

Lockslnith and Hardware
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
AInbulances
Automobiles

AEyOMOrTLE OWNERS ATrEN- TION- We can save you money on your rz1tonobiIe. fire and liability a.1surance. Give us a chance to fi- eure before vou insure elsewhere
 "a Eyion Goodsell e Go. No. 1924 s..-afH st. Phone No. Sl. E2ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
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NATUREOPATHY

DIR. F. B SMITH (Graduate BIumer College of Nateuropathy1 removes the cause of chronic and acute dis eases thereby assisting nature to restore health, no drugs. Tnvesti- gate, terms moderate Consulta- ton free. Rooms 500-o2 Connec- tic1t National Bank building. Hours
 I Is ss"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04

S5O,OOO ON REAL ESTATE in surns to suit on first or second mortgages American Mortgage & Realty Co.,, 962 Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04

BOX WISHES POSITION at anything. F. O'Nei1l. Address General DeIiv-
 cry. City. H IS de
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
Agachints,s

WE WILL MAKE Or repair anythlns # in meal machine work. autfEenous
 welding. brazine. etc. Waldorf Mo- { tor and Machine Go. 135 Cannon
 St 8 elf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
Dog Kennels

GENERAL DEEIrGAR registered Bos. ion terrier stud. dark brin dle. whit . markings. screw tail&13 pounds by Major Delmar- Fee SIO. Hairs Boarding KennelH L.fnd1ey St.. Bridgeport. Conn s IS aIls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04

CHARLES $. FEEsEsISTT, teacher of piano and harmony, studio. room 46, 46 Cannon St Circular on re- quest Il dSs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
ea9n faAAltLllU

WE MAKE SIGNS all kinds, also grain1ng and lettering estimates given. H. & K Sign Co.,, J. G. knablin. Prop. so John St., Phone 13O4-5. s 19 all"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04

SITUATTON.-Chau wishes posi- tion with private family; shop ex- perience; careful driver. B. E. w., cry. H19ds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
Poultry

TO RAISE CHICKS first feed them gritless feed. then intermediate and finally scratch feed the kind Park q Pol1ards sold by The Standard Feed Co. 437 Housatonic Ave.
 U 23 aEo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04

Oatmeals. varnish tilea 1oo1 Broad @6 B 20 "k3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
Insurance

DAMAGE IS ABOUT ALI fire can do to your property Insurance cost ing 1-2c a day protects yoU- All the particulars at D. B. Boothe & Co. Conn. Bank Building
 SIS "te
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
Wau Papers

LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETES LINE in Bridgeport. Wholesale and retail painters supplies. James J.
 Conlin. TO and 72 4Elm St, Bridge
 port. Conn s Is aIls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
Naturopath.

ba. '. STEPHEN GEIsER has open ed a permanent office in the Amer 5ean Bank & TT ust ca Building. aeA East Main gtree&S Consult@- tfons free. Of1ce hours. 9-13 a. andl ? to 5 P m. s sssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
Awesngs and Sail Maker

FAILS. AWNINGS. COAL BAGS. Spray Hoods. Canvas Covers. Rope ep1fcin E.. Geo. L. Harrington. IFS East Main street Tel. 1045-14.
 R 16 dse
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
Landscape 4Aa>AAAeects

OF ESTATES planting. grading. tree speciaIists-
 pruning, spraying. f cavity work x Dealers in cut flowers. seeds. hcC-
 ,kes. trees. fertilizers Funeral
 worx . speciality. NfaI1ett-Cock- field f. CO. 941 Fairfield Ave. TaL
 25oG-Iz. ' 23 "tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
kateMt <AGGorlAeSs

PATENTS secured promptly by Att torneys Cham berlain x Newman, 16 Cannon St.. Sanford Building Con- WultaIion free. s 16 S3S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-11

Zurich. Switzerland. -(Correspond-
ence OF the Associated Press)-Frl-
vate letters received here from Jeru-
salem state that the number or LID
anese and Syrians sentenced 10 death
by the Turkish authorities is con-
stantly increasing.
In consequence OF the rapid sprean
Of spotted typhus, whooping cough
and smallpox. the Turkish government
has closed all the schools In Jerusa-
lem. Newspapers are appearing WIN
black bordered sheets and are hllea
with death notices.
Despite the censorship the journals
publish long articles sharply criucis-
ing the Turkish government Tor us
neglect to enforce the most elemeh-
tary sanitary measures. Wounded ana
plague stricken soldiers are brought
from the battlefelds on the canal ana
transported in the most primitive
manner through inhabited districts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-11

the United States the government this
year ia to collect and spend an added
50 for national defense. Not cent
of this is created at Washington To
the last mill it must be drawn from
the pockets of the people. Since the
object in view is as much the concern
OF one American as another, ii is self
evident that the largest possible num-
Der of citizens should contribute TO
the common purse
We need these demonstrations OF
collective sacrifice in the public in
terest even more than we need uni
versaf training. A f1abby dependence
upon others to supply the funds re-
CURED to safeguard liberty, home and
country is a poor foundation upon
which TO rest hopes of physical sup
port n the hour of danger. The cost
OF modern ornaments is very great,
bat in safety. pride and, above all
else, in the development Of true ma
tional spirit, the expenditure may cas-
lily be made as invigorating TO democ-
racy as it is strengthening to national
defense
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-11
The Daily Story
How Became Famous-By Barbara Phipps.

troubled me if she had, for permit.
ted Mr.. Han especially 10 continue In
error simply for lark 7 listened m
his plans for Elaboration bet ueen us
with interest and was reckless enough
to assent to them.
He left the inn early the next morn.
ing, but during the evening I guent
with him ne elaborated his scheme
and I promised TO devote myself dur.
ing the next few days 10 laying down
a skeleton OF the work he proposed
The truth is ! was quite delighted with
his proposition and ca ger 20 see n
could make any success OF my par
OF it.
In couple OF days I sent Mr.. Hall
the result OF my labors, and he wrote
me that he was delighted with 81 His
reply. addressed To Miss lOlnstead. was
put I'm my box by the hotel clerk.
wrote my collaboration that / wonId
continue my work, suggested that he
proceed with his part and as soon "a
1 returned to the city be might call on
me and we would confer further.
OF course there must soon como an
end to all this, and IN truth my reck.
lessness in playing the part Of another
soon began to wear on me and caused
an earlier return TO the city than had
expected. As soon as I arrived mott
fed Mr.. Hall. He came to sec me. and
I confessed to him that was not Miss
Olmstead, was not a scribbler and
knew nothing about writing fiction.
He looked at me, dumfounded and
incredulous, for a few moments, then
said:
Whoever and whatever Won are,
you have laid down a scheme for A
novel so original and capable OF be-
ing worked TO advantage that It Will
surely be n success. All ask that
you act with me in carrying It out"
Within a year our novel, "A Matri-
monial Venture" was published and
was the literary success OF the year.
Before its publication Mr.. Hall and I
perpetrated another matrimonial ven.
ture which was equally successful.
My literary venture was followed up
by another work independent Of my
husband, ard from that day, while my
lightweight productions continued 10
grow in favor, his deeper ones grad
ually lost caste. This I regarded as a
proof OF my insipidity and OF his real
value Had It not been fOr his sug-
gestions in our joint novel there would
have been no real merit in f. II gave
me the entry 10 the reading public.
Whether the real Miss Olmstead ever
heard OF the mistake in my being
taken for her ! have never learned.
! think the notice OF her going 10 Glen
! wood was a mistake or perhaps she
| Intended to 90 there and changed her
plans. Had | not kept my room doing
my literary planning l would doubt
! less have been approached by some
friend OF hers and the error discoy-
.red.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-11

The interest of people in public az
fairs is considerably heightened when
they learn that the revenues of the
government are wisely and judiciously
managed. A statement of economical
expenditure which is susceptible of
proof will always attract attention
and please the thoughtful reader
Among the varied industrial enter
pTises of the postoffice department in
Washington is an establishment devot-
ed entirely tC the manufacture of mail
locks and the bag attachments used in
mai! transportation. When this ad-
ministratiOu came into power, the de-
p1rtment sCreiy needed an improved
type of mail lock The shop was i'm
mediately reorganized, placed on
business basis, and its activities en-
larged so as to meet this imperative
demand Within a very short time a
new and greatly improved lock had
been devised and its production begun.
The lock in use weighed 32 ounces,
the new one weighs ? As ounces. AS
100000 of this new produce have been
put into service, the difference in
weight (the government paying as
much for the weight of equipment as it
does for the mail ITSELF can be easily
calculated. The locks replaced by this
new and better style cost q cents each
to make; those now being manufac-
tured cost So cents, direct and indi-
rect charges considered, the saving
thus shown on original cost of produc-
ton to date amounting to $3.50. OF
the old style, Sc, 900 were annually re-
turned for repair at a cost of about 8
cents each. Of the new style, out of
the great number sent into the service,
but 906 have been returned. and as
these new style locks can be repaired
at d cost of 8 cents each, the annual
saving on this item will amount to over
S2100.
The department has in this admins
tration encouraged its employees to give
their best service to the government
and many instances have recently come
to notice wherein the department has
greatly profited by this wise public
policy. In the lock shop a recent
achievement in this direction is an i'm
proved cord fastener, the work of three
of its employees, for use on bags; also
one designed for locking large guam
titles of parcel post matter. which has
heretofore been without this protec-
ton. 1t can be made at a very low
price, requiring less material and a
fewer number of operations. The sig
nificent part of this lies in the great
number required in the service, be-
tween three and four millions, the out
put being 500, 900 annually AS the
cost has been reduced by the new
method from 41z to cents each, it
will be seen what a splendid showing
this makes for administrative economy.
Another valuable improvement has
been the perfected locking cord fasten-
er designed for use on tie sacks, some
thing which the department for years
has needed and vainly endeavored to
accomplish. This device will be of
great value to the postal service at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-11
AMERICANISM DEFINED.

AmericaniSm is a word which bears
promise of being dinned into our ears
daily between now and election What
does it signify?
As result of much discussion about
the hphen, the opinion of an original
American" a member of one of our
first families" becomes interesting.
Hon. Houston B. Teehee. registrar
of the United States treasury, is an In
dian well qualified to express such an
opinion He says:
What does an aborigine conceive
to be the meaning of Americanism
that much exploited word? American
ism is good citizenship.
Good citizenship has been defined
as requiring implicit obedience to the
laws enacted by the legislature with
in the scope of its constitutional pow
er; to the orders and DEGREES of the
judiciary in all matters of which they
have jurisdiction; to the commands
of the executive in preserving the
peace and enforcing the laws
"Americanism is unmeasured love of
our country unreserved devotion to
it's fundamentals; complete consecra-
ton to its ideals.
"Americanism excludes the idea OF
races of men in the sense Of divided
loyalty under one government. There
fore, IL is the amalgamatiOn of all that
is best, true and noble in our composite
citizenship dedicated to the peace and
happiness, freedom and liberty of man
kind everywhere"