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The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-18

Let gasoline and molasses get out of reach in price. What care we in this fertile sun kissed land of bad roads and putrid politics? Strawber ries and Screens" were never grow ing finer.-Searcy Citizen.
 A new prophet announces the end of the world will be May IT, on which date all countries will be at war. Let
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-18

Since the last legislature failed to carry out an explicit plank in the democratic platform, pledging to the people a primary election law that would prevent fraud in handling the peoples ballots, there is little assur-
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-18

Howard county go right on feeding herself. Some of the prophets are like politicians,-Nashvile Times.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-18

Read page four in today's paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
MITCHELL'S WORTH

In a widely exploited advertisement of the marvellous mileage attained on Hyatt roller bearings recently put out this company has paid Chief Engineer John w. Bate of the Mitchell-LeWis Motor company creator of Mitchell Automo piles for many years with the big Racine, Wis, factory, one of the greatest tributes ever given to an efficient engineer. It was Mir. Bate who designed and built the 1909 and 1910 Mitchell cars that are given the official roles of honor in the bear ing company's enormous mileage figures.
 Sixteen cars are recorded in the list, no model of later than 1911 vintage, that have accumulated a mileage record of from 113,061 to 261 500 miles. Of these there are three 1909 Mitchells and three 1910 Mitchels, all running as truly as the day they were shipped from the factory every one a substantial concrete bit of evidence of the integrity of the engineer who patted them on the hood when they left Racine and said: Here's car that will run until everybody is tired of look ing at it,'' as we'll as the veteran or ganization with morea than a half cen tury of manufacturing reputation behind it. No effort is made by the Mitchell people to detract from the excellence of the roller bearing concerns profit-the Mitchell company is perfectly willing to stand on the mileage record of the car itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

THE SHACKLEFORD MEASURE PASSES IN HOUSE AND GOES TO SENATE-REFERRED TO POST ROADS COMMITTEE

Washington, February 19.-- (Special) To the Senate committee on postoffices and postroads finally has gone the shackleford good roads measure passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 2s1 to s1.
 Opinion at the moment in Washing ton is divided as to whether this means as favorable consideration of the bill as seemed to be assured at the hands of the committee on agriculture, to which the measure first was referred. Senator Gore of Oklahoma in a bill of his own is squarely on record for a comprehensive federal policy in roads and his fellow committeeman in great degree shared his views. Senator Shep- pard of Texas has a draft which con tains much of the House bill.
 While Senator Bankhead of Alabama is a highways advocate of many years standing some of his associates on the postoffice and postroads committee are very much divided as to the plan which will logically concern the national gov ernment and insure resultfu1 co-opera- ton between the Secretary of Agri- culture and the highway departments of the several states.
 BANKHEAD'S BILL
 Senator Bankhead has his own bill, which, like the House measure, obtains it's Fundamentals from the bill drafted by the American Association of State Highway Officials, and that proposi- tion obtained the approval of the Amer ican Automobile association and other bodies interested in roads progress throughout the country.
 Senator Swanson of Virginia and Senator Bryan of Florida, both mem bers of the postroads committee, have introduced bills which have been re- ferred to their committee. The Swan son plan is not dissimiiar to the Bank head bill, but the Bryan proposition is a renewal of the so-called Bourne idea, wherein the federal credit would be loaned to the several states so that they could issue half billion dollars worth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
MARSHALL FIELD TO
 USE PACKARD TRUCK

Marshall. Field 6 Co.,, Chicago. have added approximately $4o,OOO to their ir- vestment in commercial vehicles by the purchase of 15 Packard light service mo- tor trucks This increases the Field fleet of Packards to 47 vehicles, 32 trucks hay ing been purchased at various times since 19OS All these vehicles are still giv- ing good service and it was in great measure due to their performance over period of years that Marshall Field &; Co.,, decided to standardize on Packard equipment-to the exclusion of other makes. Another deciding factor was the report of Field & Co.'s transportation experts, who have carefully investigated the merits of practically every make of motor truck.
 The standard light service design and construction is used throughout the new chassis, with the addition of electrical starting and lighting, Sewell cushion
 wheels and extra long wheelbase of 1: ! feet. The frames are 10 feet long, tC accommodate the distinctive type of body favored by this purchaser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
CHALMERS MEETS ARE ENTHUSIASTIC Last of Dealers COnven- tions Closed in Atlanta
 Yesterday

Wires received from Paul Smith, vice president of the Chalmers selling divi- sion, indicate the entire success of the four Chalmers sales conventions which are being held in the south and south west during the month of February.
 Dealers are enthusiastic over the new Chalmers finance plan, which permits the sale of cars on time with only the banking rate of interest" was the sub stance of MT. Smiths first wire sent in from Kansas City. we are packing the big convention hall for two sessions a day, and the dealers state that the new plan will boost sales 50 per cent.'
 The new plan referred to by Vice Pres ident Smith was announce dat the Chi cago automobile show, following the de- cision of the Agricultural Credit conn pany, one of the biggest credit concerns in the country, to buy $5,0000O0 worth of customers notes from Chalmers dealers. Under the arrangement the buyer of a car can secure immediate delivery by payment of a portion of the list price He Is required to pay only per cent in- terest on the notes he gives for the ball. ance, as compared with the much higher interest previously charged in plans of this kind.
 Vice President Smiths trip through the south is for the purpose of introducing the plan to Chalmers dealers and offer ing the cooperation of the company in putting the plan into effect. Dealers conventions presided over by Mir. Smith have been held as follows: Kansas City. February and g; Dallas, February Il and 12; Memphis, February 15 and 16; Atlanta, February IS and 19. Close to 800 dealers attended the Kansas City convention and this numb CT was exceeded at the last three meetings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
BANKHEAD'S COMMITTEE
 TO PASS ON ROADS BILL

of highway bonds. Opponents of this bill point out that many states do not want or require this federal backing, and, furthermore, over score of states would have to change their constitu- tions before they could participate in it's provisions.
 Urged against the House bill are ar- guments which represent two extrer'--- 1t is asserted by city spokesmen that federal money would be employed on dirt and other practically unimDroved roads to do work which should de- velop upon township or county. It iH also alleged that the purpose of the bill is to provide roads for touring.
 Before a dollar is expended of the joint federal and state money the Sec retary of Agriculture and state high way department must agree on the roads which shall receive attention. Hence it is set forth this double check on the money means minimum of eN- travagance and waste.
 Any well travelled road serves ths double purpose of getting the products of the farm to market and the trans portation of commodities and the car rying of mail to the man in the coun- try Of course, the touring motorist uses the roads, for which he com tributes much of the cost and then pays yearly & large part for mainten- AnCE. Bub III StHhiItE AlAFN dAA ND eAAN main arteries and the gradual working out of connected systems, he is find- Ing that this common sense and eeo- nomica1 view has accumulated 8 null tiplying support.
 Good roads advocates are hopeful that the House bill will be reported favorably by the Senate committee, though probably in a somewhat amend ed form and embracing some things contained in the Bankhead, Gore Swan son and Sheppard measures. Highways, it is vigorously insisted. must be in- cluded in any effective war prepared- ness programme.
 Senator Shafroth, recognizing . growing tendency of men of means to give money for roads, has intro duced legislation which provides for it's acceptance by the states. For in- stance. in the building of the Colum- bia river highway. well known citi- zens of Portland contributed quite hb- erally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
STARVING MARKET
 SAYS RICHARDSON

In 1917 the markets will be starving for automobiles. according to c. W. Richard son of the Brownell Automobile company, Studebaker and Ford agents here.
 That the phenomenal prosperity of the automobile trade will be continued is a view meeting with general acceptance" says MT. Richardson. sThe American automobile industry was taxed to its ut most in 1915 to meet the domestic de- mands, and fell far short of meeting all the orders that poured in from the rest of the world. Everywhere that Europe formerly sent automobiles there is more or less of an automobile famine The shortage of cars in 1915 was not so seri- GUS. but it will grow more serious this year and in 1917 the markets will be starving for cars. It will be 1918 at the earliest before the European factories are able to ship automobiles in any quan- tity to count and meanwhile there is, on a conservative computation, 1000O0 900 of export business to be done by the American industry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
.UNAL|GNED WHEELS
 CAUSE TIRE BREAKS
Goodyear Man Tells Why Tread Wears Away
 Quickly

Whenever unusual tread wear is de- tected motorists should at once make certain that the wheels are true" de- clares J. s. Taylor of the local branch of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber com pany. Your tire dealer or garagernan will usually be pleased to examine them, or if his service does not cover this, will suggest where 1t can be done AS an addition to our own service and to supplement that of the dealer, with the purpose of aiding motorists to ascertain easily and promptly whether the wheels of their cars are parallel, each Goodyear branch has been equipped with an align ment tester of the latest improved model, an instrument used in determining if the wheels are out of line. All motorists whether users of Goodyear tires or not may now have their wheels tested at any of the various Goodyear brsnches, and in few minutes learn whether out-of- alignment is one of their troubles.
 The tester used is a simple instru. ment which registers accurately the dis tance between the same relative sections of the felloe hand on opposite wheels. BS its use the slightest variation is de tected.
 When the wheels of a car are not pa rallel the tire must undergo diagonal grind as it passes over the road surface Sometimes an axle becomes bent by a se- were blow, or he steering apparatus gets out of adjustment. Often demountable rims are not put on straight. In any case, the tread soon grinds off, and you have choice of three courses. You must run on the fabric of the tire with it's susceptibility to puncture and weaken ing by the moisture that works it's way into the fabric, causing separation of the plies, or you must have the old tire retreaded or replace 1t with new one. But whatever course you select, the wheels should immediately be placed in alignment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
CREDIT SYSTEM OF
 PAIGE ANNOUNCED
Dealers Will Be Permitted to Extend Credit to
 Buyers in Future

Harry NJ Jewett president of the Paige-Detroit Motor Car company, an nounces that, after an exhaustive study ways and means, plans have been per- fected by his compay for the accommo- dation of the automobile buyer who may wish to purchase Paige car on credit, or a partial payment basis.
 Mir. Jewett has long realized that the development of the industry and the wide expansion of the market necessitated the study of credit merchandising in rela- ton to the automobile. For many part of his time to the formation o1 plans whereby dealers might safely serve that large section of the public which, while perfectly able to own a car, needed and were entitled to certain amount ot credit.
 The development of this angle of motor car merchandising has been manifest for sometime, and the movement along con- servative and constructive lines is al ready under way. The Paige has been studying the situation closely in order to work out plan that would give the public the accommodation desired, pro vide the financial machinery most accept able to all concerned and also be simple economical, dignified and sound in oper- ation
 The plan which the Paige has originated and adopted, and which MT. Jewett now announces, is one which. he believes, while amply fortifying the dealer finan- cially. gives the purchaser every consid- eration and the widest possible latitude consistent with prudent business.
 On the other hand. unlike other credit systems already put in operation by other companies, the Paige plan costs the dealer nothing. He comes out of the transaction clean and whole
 In the selling of Paige cars on credit basis the purchaser and the dealer will receive the accommodation through the Bankers Commercial Corporation of New York, company entirely separate from the Paige-Detroit Motor Car company, and with which 1t has no connection This company, capitalized for $1.00o,00o, was or ganized under the banking act of the state of New York, and is subject to the state banking supervision. It is com posed of representative financiers of New York and Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

oughly satisfy themselves on the qual- ity of goods he is handling and the business policies backing each product.
 J. E. Levi, who is the highest priced automobile man travelling the south for a factory, will be on hand for the King Motor Car company; Frank Witt. for the Hupmobile; S. H. Hitze1, for the Pierce Arrow, and c. J. Gordon, for Dodge Brothers. Each of them is making plans to give educational talks on their different products.
 H. c. Bradfield, the only factory ad- vertfsing manager who travels the country from coast to coast in the in terest of automobile advertising, is also here. He will look after the advertis- ing interests of the automobile deal CTS who are expected here for the show from points in the Birmingham Motor company's territory.
 Donald Drennen, speaking of the show, says: "We will be ready Mon day. Our doors will be thrown open and 8 great big welcome sign will blaze through all the entrances. We want the Birmingham motoring public to realize that this is their automobile show, staged for their benefit We want present owners, those who contemplate the purchasS of an automobile and those who are interested in a motor car because of it's general progress to come. will be open every evening during the coming week and there will be some thing of interest under way each day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
CHANDLER FACTORY
 MAN VISITS HERE
Short Says Service Is Basis of Success of the
 Chandler

E. B. Short of the Chandler Motor Car company Cleveland, was a visitor to Bir mingham last week, calling on the local Chandler agent, Paul Crawford. MT. Short was very enthusiastic in his re- marks about business conditions. saving the Chandler factory had been forced to triple its capacity on it's four-passen- ger roadster. Until few months ago the factory was turning out 15oG of these cars daily. The production now is 5000 dav. end the popularity of the car continues
 MT. Short said that one of the predont- nant factors in Chandler success wa service. He said that once Chandler agency was established in city. it re- mained there.
 When the Chandler sign is raised m any city, it is raised fer keeps,o he stated. If we are unfortunate in our selection of an agent, the factory takes over the agency, and maintains it for the benefit of Chandler owners. We believe that every man who buys a Chandler car is entitled to Chandler service as long as the car lasts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
THE FORD RECORD

Eight Fords sold in Birmingham in January, 1915.
 Forty-six Fords sold in Birmingham in January 1916.
 This is the record of the Browneu Auto mobile company, and is regarded as an excellent barometer of business condi- tions.
 Things were pretty quiet in January, 1915 says E. w. Brownell. Business was almost at a standstill and people were not spending much money for automo- biles This year it is different. Busi- ness conditions are good with a pros pect for even better things We expect to sell more Fords in Jefferson county this year than ever before in our his tory.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Wars waged With Stamps

T Atiil I CoIo oOIi 5 NcchAy.
 One entire section of the famous Bagdad railway about which so much has been heard lately, was built from the pro ceedS of a collection of rare postage stamps at one time the property of the Turkish government
 The collection numbered over 17,0O0 900 separate stamps, many of them, includ- ing some of the early unique eastern Roumelian issues being practically price less. The sale was effected by tender. Each Turkish embassy and legation was supplied with albums containing speci- mems of the stamps and also copies of the conditions of sale In the end the entire 2S0 lots into which the collection was divided were sold but what was the total sum realized has never been made public.
 Some of the smaller South and Central American republics have actually at times raised money enough to wage war upon their neighbors by the sale of postage stamps, a notable example being af- forded by Paraguay, which on one oc- casion completely re-equipped it's army money left over to purchase 100000 rifle cartridges.
 Our plucky little ally Montenegro, again, has built several strong forts from the proceeds of the sales of surplus is sues of her stamps, and Spain some years ago TalSeQ Dy llke IneIHOuS money enough to add three torpedo boats to her navy.
 The present war is, of course giving stamp collectors some wonderful oppor- tunities of acquiring rare and unique specimens.
 Some of the Belgian issues are much sought after and prized. The two Ant werp issues, for example. have become rare and valuable.
 One of these stamps bears the effigy of King Albert, the other that of the monument of defense. An additional value attaches to either of these stamps bearing the word "Havre,' the French town to which it will be recalled the Belgian government was forced to move.
 Another Belgian" stamp for which en- thusiasts eagerly seek is the one used by the Germans in occupation. On this, in German letters, is the word "Belgien," the value of the stamp being printed in French, however. The same thing ap- plies to the stamps issued by the Ger mans in Poland.
 The prized British war stamps are those issued in Samoa, late German Southwest Africa and East Africa, and the special stamp used by the Indian expeditionary force in France. These lat ter have the head of King George and are marked TEE" standing, of course, for Indian expeditionary force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
A BUCKS MILEAGE

With a record of 261. 800 miles, equal to more than 10 times around the world, E. Slason of Plainville, Kan. made the most remarkable showing of any car in tEe mileage contest, conducted by the Hyatt Roller Bearing company. The ob- ject of the contest was to learn how far automobiles have run in every day service upon their original equipment of Hyatt bearings. MT. Slason was award ed the first prize of $500. More than 300 tires. costing $S0OO, were worn out by the Cae.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

In addition to having complete line of the latest models of King, Dodge, Hupmobi1e, Federal trucks and access sories, there will be factory experts on hand to explain the cars, music, sou venffs and an, environment that will make the entire week at this show room gala affair. Society night has been scheduled for Thursday.
 Stripped classes so that the public can see the mechanical details of the cars, the first appearance of the new seven passenger eight-cylinder King and E. V Rickenbacher, the race driver, as special attraction, would in them selves suffice to make the affair at this automobile shop one of interest.
 The salesrooms have taken on a neat appearance, the cars have been shined up and the entire personnel of the Bir- minghan Motor company are on tip toe to make the affair one long to be remembered in Birmingham and sched- uled as the foundation for a composite automobile display under one roof in Birmingham.
 It is Mir. Drennen's idea in staging this affair to give his customers ev- cry assistance possible in the selection of their automobiles for the comin g year. He wants them to see the mo- tor cars side by side, listen to the stories of the factory men who will be present, to ask questions and thor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

in making arrests-if he could have caught the car.
 The Birmingham Motor company has much confidence in this big. 12O-inch wheelbase King. The core is three inches, the stroke five inches. Many unique and novel arrangements are made for the employment of the huge power under the cars bonnet, and consideration for the safety and comfort of its passengers.
 J. E. Levi of the King Motor Car com pany is to be in Birmingham all this week to talk on the new King. using the chassis to demonstrate his argument. E. V. Rickenbacher, the race pilot, who will be in the city. and who is quite familiar with all the details of the car, will also be ready to impartially ex- plain the merits of the King, which he knows from driving experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
PAUL CRAWFORD
 GETS MORE ROOM Local Chandler Agent Be- came Crowded and
 Had to Move

Paul Crawford, who handles the Chan dler, Allen and National cars, has moved from the corner of Twenty-first street and Fifth avenue to 400 Twentieth street, south, where he has larger quarters and will be enabled to better care for his rapidly increasing business.
 MT. Crawford came to Birmingham some months ago from Hecatur and began in business here as agent for the Chandler automobile in Alabama He took over the National agency a short time afterwards, and recently added the Allen to his list. His success here has been phenomenal, and he is agent for all Alabama of all the cars he handles.
 His quarters at Twenty first street and Fifth avenue became crowded very soon after his start here and of change to larger sales rooms was imperative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
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