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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
OLOSMOB|[E tNlARCES
ITS FACILITIES

Following fast upon the recent an
of the erection of a large two-story
building for storage of material and
for inspection work, comes the
further announcement that the con-
tract has been let for another and
even larger building. 1t is to be S0x400
feet, three stories high, with an Il
S0x90 feet. The two buildings are to
be solely OF STEEL concrete and glass.
Rapid time is being made in the con-
struction WORK; schedules calling for
the completion of one building on
October / 8 and the other on December
30
The completion of these new biuld
ings Will afford ample facilities for a
tripled production of Oldsmobiles for
the current fiscal yaar--It viii give
the Olds Motor works an assembling
line" third of a mile long from the
beginning Of the chassis to the load :
ing platform. The greatly increased
facilities VIII enable them to build
$4,000 cars or more, annually.
They can't rush those new build
ings any too fast to suit us" said Mr..
Tanducen. of the OIdsmobfIe company,
local Oldsmobile dealers. today. we
are having difficulty in getting cars
enough TO FIJI orders as things stand.
even though the factory is now pro-
ducinE wei over 100 jobs daily. The
Oldsmobile Fights and skies have GER
tainly captured public approval: not
only because of their beauty. comfort
and economy. but because of their
surprisingly low prices"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
Chalmers Sedan
Chicago to Frisco
On High Gear

Muddy, sun scorched and mountain
Clipped but none the less for wear
the frst cross country 1917 Chalmers
Sedan arrived in San Francisco this
week Geo. @. Greenburs wealthy
merchant OF Chicago was the driver,
accompanied by his wife. two chill
iren and enough trunks and grips for
travelling stock com pany. Excepting
three miles the entire trip to the coast
was in high gear.
Greenhurg IS veteran motorist with
an accumulation Of more than 100000
miles behind him embracing some
twenty -elKht STATES and including three
trips cross the continent
I've been at IT for sixteen years''
he remarked. 'and although close on
10 touring mari nf = half Ea+l4
lion miles this Is MY first extended
tour In a closed car"
..IIs EsY trips a4a4- mileage 1>ilnrlence
may be introduced as evidence, the
closed car. especially a Sedan, is the
preeminent car for tours, long or snort
Ny wife is an experienced driver and
motorist but always disliked the OK
posture and discomfort OF open touring
For q good many years she has driven
her electric around Chicago but this
trip 10 the coast has thoroughly con-
WINGED her to a Sedan and Chal-
mers."
The family Of four were after no re-
cords and consumed sixteen days on
a liesurely trip from Chicago to San
Francisco by way % the Lincoln high
The ~ 1T Ea STfHgi9-
meter was 2S01 miles ali Of which was
made on the original tries which mad
already been driven 5000 miles be
fore starting. This fact and the added
feature that their tire trouble con-
sisted of two punctures, is according 70
Greenburg. distinct tribute TO the
lightness Of a Chalmers on tires
Varying weatfsr and roads were en-
countered ranging from mountain
storms in the Rocks % temperature
OF Iss degrees 1T ti4e shade at Sand
Springs, Nevada. Right outside Of ibis
place tsey plowed through twelve
miles OF sticky mud and next hit q
mountain grade coated with slippery
fog.
That VIII never again purchase p
high priced car is one OF the positive
conclusions resulting from our trip
declared Greenburg. have owend
SAPSiisiNN amer 4NaH cars ana imported
machines as high as six thousand dol
lars but the performance Of my Chal-
mers sedan has put me in the medium
price class forever
The tests Of this trip were terrific.
The worst going was In Wyoming
where for miles and miles we encount-
cred one drop after another Of three
and four feet IN depth Despite this
fearful jolting the sedan stood il like
a truck
Our highest mileage for one day
was from Cedar Rapids 10 Omaha a
distance of $40 miles Despite an the
trying obstacles and IN the face Of
continual wind the Chalmers with a
load Of 4s450 pounds made the trip
on an average Of nearly eleven miles
to gallon OF gasoline"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
HAYNES LIGHT SIX
BUCKS SKYLINE

Three men. a block and tackle, and
a Haynes Light Six" that recently
hucked into the skyline Of the South
western Rockies are the principals
Ia an unusual story Of motor adyen-
ture. The story had its beginning IN
Los Angeles when trio consisting OF
John Cook, owner of the Light Six"
and two companions. pointed their
Haynes TO the northeast to determine
how far they could travel over roads
that were declared to be impossible
when the rains were ON. Their chief
destination vas mining camp near
Goldfeld, New. From here the car was
TO go TO Salt Lake City, IL was planned,
across the Lincoln highway to Reno
and san Francisco and back to Los
Angeles These details were set forth
IN letter from Cook
Motor parties hat set forth from
Los Angeles TO go to the nerthest as the
crow flies have a formidable PROPOSE
ton before them" wrote Cook. Up
in the Nevada mountains the rains had
washed the grade off the road, and
our car was kept from skidding over
hankmen's by tying ropes to trees
and snagging it river-boat fashion,
from pine tree to pine tree The
speedometer of our second days trip
showed IT'S miles.
but we accomplished what our
friends declared was impossible. We
reached Goldheld and were well started
on the way to Salt Lake City--got al
most across Nevada to Eureka--when
this part of our trip was fioundered
in a sea of mud on a byroad OF the
Lincoln highway. l walked twelve
miles 10 get a team OF hores and for
the arst time in the cars life history
Of $4,000 miles. 1t had TO be towed
When reports we're general that
roads to Reno would scarcely he pass
able for two or three months, we
shipped the car back to Los Angeles
and returned by rail In the 700 miles
Of desert and mountain travel which
We marked on the back bone OF
America only two tire changes were
necessary, and the only mechanical
trouble was a broken cell in the stor-
age battery. The motor body and
cassis Of the car were intact after
withstandine five DAYS punishment of
some Of the Eteepest mountain roads
IN their toughest condition"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
very low price.
Overland Touring Car.

B ig, roomy 5-passenger
body; Car Completely Over
hauled and Reprinted like
New; four good NonS Skid
Tires.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
Saxon Four. 1915.

Two-passenger S AXIOM, the
most economical car in the
world; runs better now than
ever; Repainted, Overhauled;
+ lie c trio Starting Lighting;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
RAPHTNE NEWS.

Special TO The Richmond Virginian.3
Raphine, Va, Sept. fb-On the
fourth OF September a party of seven
motored to Atlantic City, stopping over
4 ff5zfttH1oTe, Philadelphia and Wash
inEton, returning home on the
eleventh.
Those enjoying the trip were Mrs
j 7 Harris, Misses Sue. Margaret and
Mary Love Harris and Frank Fish
hume. Of stanton; Miss Leta Hidy
Of oklahoma city, Okla, and Mrs NJ
G. Gibbs. of Raphlne.
A. reunion of the Wilson family was
held recently at Cypress Falls the
home of Russell Wilson. Among the
guests present were Mr.. and Mrs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
SAXONS ENLIST
IN HOME GUARD

Saxon not only is enlisted for over
seas service. with the American forces
but IL has been enrolled in the nome
guard.
Under government plan for a
motor reserve squad twenty Saxon
SIX touring cars in Minnea polls have
been listed as the first official reserve
squad in the country and the twenty
owners of the cars arc pledged To give
their motors and their time TO the
public good in case Of need
The formation Of the squad was
engineered by the Northwestern Auto
mobile company, Saxon distributors at
Minneapolis. along the lines suggested
by the government In case of inter-
nal trouble or other military transport
tation needs In the immediate vfrfn-
ty OF the unit, drivers and ears are
sworn to donate their services for the
work Primarily, the plan is intended
70 furnish quick transportation FOR the
home guard in case Of disorder.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
Dodge Bros Touring Car.

Original painting still bright.
Tires hardly soiled, n g w
Spare Tire on Extra Rim,
never been used. Complete
equipment, including Bumper,
etc. Rock bottom price 10
quick buyer. Better hurry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
CRTTTCISE PROMOTION
OF GERMAN CHANCELLOR

Berlin, Sept 15.--The recent pro-
motion Of Chancellor Michaens from
captain OF the reserve to the rank
of lieutenant-colonel is sharply
criticized by q large part of the lib
eral press. The Socialistic. organs
protest this new evidence of ridicu-
lous militarism. and the progressive
Meunchener Neuste Nachrichten says:
Was this promo tion really neces-
sary at time when the coat of a
soldier has too serious meaning for
parade uniform? Does the chan
cellor. the highest official of the en-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16

Fisher. Of Washington: Mr. and Mrs,
Sidney Wilson. Lexington; Mr. and
Mrs j. A Wilson. and Miss Evelyn
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs c. ". Harris
and family, of Raphlne
Miss Leta Hidy, of oklahoma City,
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. NJ, c.
Gibbs, at Raphine hall.
Mrs. w e. Minis, after visiting here
ut the home of Mrs, w. II. Rowan,
has returned to her home, ut Los
Angeles, Cal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
Saxon Six Touring Car.

Run only $500 miles. by
careful driver, in city; is prac-
tieally NEW ~all slightly worn
parts repaired. Too good to
last at the price we offer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16

France, according to word received at
the war department.
General George o. Squier, chief Of
the signal corps, told of Pershing's
need for a meteorological expert in
testifying before the house appro-
priations committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16

pire, need any military rank to be
able to fill his piace with honor and
distinction? II DR.. Michaelis proves
himself the right man to lead Ger
many TO a strong and secure future.
nobody will a~k whether ne only
reached the rank OF a lance corporal
or that of a staff officer in his mill
tary career"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16

I'VE have learned to our surprise, =
said General Squire. that there are
certain new and highly scientific
branches of war being developed In
France, and the signal service is called
on to develop them here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
WEATHER FCRECASTER
WANTED BY PERSHING

Washington, Sept 15.-.-If any one
can find competent weather prophet,
General Pershing will be glad to place
him. among the fighting forces in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-16
Good Used
Cars

a.
We propose to move EVERY
USED CAR in our building
that is ready. Our large plant
for completely remodeling au-
tomobiles gives us q tremen-
dons advantage in marketing
used cars.
All cars are put through our
shops and given a thorough
mechanical overhauling as soon
as we get them. Finish is in
spected, and if the painting is
dull or scratched, the car is
REPAINTED like new,
Cars listed below are ready
for use NOW. Statesmen al
ways in attendance. Terms ar
ranged in or out of Richmond.
Mail orders promptly con
frmed. Bring vour mechanic;
/ INSPECTION invited.
Saxon Six Touring Car,
Run only $500 miles. by
careful driver, in city; is prac-
tieally NEW ali slightly worn
parts repaired. Too good to
last at the price we offer.
Dodge Bros Touring Car,
Original painting still bright.
Tires hardly soiled, New
Spare Tire on Extra Rim,
never been used. Complete
equipment, including Bumper,
etc. Rock bottom price 10
quick buyer. Better hurry.
Saxon Four, 1915.
Two-passenger S axiom, the
most economical car in the
world; runs better now than
ever; Repainted, Overhauled;
h lie tri c Starting Lighting;
very low price.
Overland Touring Car.
Big, roomy 5-passenger
body; Car Completely Over
hauled and Reprinted like
New; four good Non Skid
Tires.
Overland Touring Car.
Complete with EXTRA ALL
WEATHER TOP. Simply re-
move summer top and add the
inclosed body, and you have a
Closed Car for winter; Re-
painted, looks like New. This
is a factory equipment and not
make-shift. See it before
buying a closed car. Bargain!
Cadillac.
Real quality at a minimum
price to make room. This
Cadillac is in superb condition
and should last ten years
longer. Every Feature! Every
Equipment,
Extra Added Value, Monday
P OPP e-Hartford, 4 cylinder,
Overhead Valve Motor; Bosch
Magnetic; Gray-Davis Electric.
Starting and Lighting; Genuine
Aluminium Body; Upholstered
in Real Leather. All ready for
instant use.
Special Valuel Special Pricel!
Kaehler Motor Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08

is a guest at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs G. o. McOmber
John Vinton OF Dowagiac and
Calvin Vinton Of Coloma were bust
ness visitors here Wednesday
Mrs. Z. l. Bowman Of Benton
Harbor visited friends mere Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Gillett OF Niles
have been visiting the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Emmons.
Mrs. Hattie Stahl went 10 st. Jo-
seph, Wednesday, for a two weeks
visit with her son. Kenneth Stahl
Mrs. Forest Buchanan OF Elkhart
is visiting home people here this
week.
Supervisor William IT. Sylvester.
who has served four terms as super
visor for Oronoko township. was re-
elected by majority of 136.
The Kalamazoo Glee club gave an
entertainment at the town hall
Wednesday evening with a large
crowd in attendance. While here,
they were entertained by the young
people Of the Baptist church. Sup
per was served in the church pa-lozs
at o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
ARDMoRE, IND.

7. p. Strong and family visited
Mrs. Strong's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
II. Pomranka, at Zigler's, Thursday.
Mrs. Luther OF New Carlisle visit
ed her daughter. Mrs Smith. Thurs
day.
Mrs. Dearborn and Mrs. O'Donneu
were Thursday guests az Mrs Pauls.
Harry Paul and family OF south
Bend moved Monday into Mrs.
Frames houseon the Portage road.
Mrs. Vanderwolf and children
have gone TO Grand Rapids 20 visit
relatives.
The community center meeting
was held Friday evening, April 8.
Mr.. Botorff. assisted by Doran
Ayers, Frank Logan. Theodore
Schei-bert. Richard Cover and Allen
Yount IN a minstrel play. Election
of officers resulted in the election OF
c. +. Galeener. president. Charles
Emberlin, vice president, and Mrs.
r. r. Reinebold. secretary and treas
urer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08

panies OF the second infantry. Indi-
ana national guard. are engaged IN
police duty throughout the state.
There is some talk that a special
session Of the legislature might be-
come necessary in the face OF the
present food crisis in Indiana and
the nation, but IL is known that Gov.
Goodrich is heartily opposed 10 con-
vening the assembly except upon
the gravest pretext. The recent
meeting to form plans for mobiliza-
sources Of the state. 20 encourage
increased acreage on Indiana farms
and 20 consider the problem Of pro-
viding adequate help for Indiana
farmers during the coming planting
and harvest season, 20 encourage the
growing OF backyard gardens" in
the cities and 70 speed up produc-
ton in the factories viii have a dis
tinct effect on conditions In the
state. It is believed, and much good
viii result. Practical application Of
the theories prOpounded at that
meeting and the suggestions for
practical WORK made there. is 10 be
forthcoming Immediately. it is said.
Meanwhile individuals through
out the state apparently are frOWn-
ing on the proposal that the demo-
cratic and republican parties in In
diana shall select states of candi-
dates for the delegateships TO the
coming constitutional convention.
and IL is possible the plan will fall
through without further discussion
Both the republican and democratic
state committees held special meet
ings here Friday 10 discuss the pub
lie sentiment throughout the state
with regard to the proposed plan.
Indiana politicians are much in
terested in the recent wholesale vic
tories Of the "drys" in Illinois i'm the
local wet" and dry" fights there
and they are discussing the changes
that occurred in the wet and
dry map in that state. with refer
ence TO the probable fight that will
come before the HOosier const.tu-
tional convention on the question of
whether Indiana shall be constitu-
tiOnally dry" or wet"
Much speculation is abroad just
now on whom Gov. Goodrich will
select for his new public service
commissioners. There will be three
vacancies on the commission in May
-One Of them created by the re-
moval of Edwin NJ. Lee, formerly
state chairman Of the progressive
party. The Lee case now is in the
courts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
A Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home


Philadelphia, Pa. Victims of eye
strain and other eye weaknesses, and
those who wear glasses, will be glad
to know that according to Dr. Lewis
there is real hope and help for them.
Many whose eyes were failing ly they
have had their eyes restored " this
remarkable prescription, and many who
once wore glasses say they have thrown
them away. One man says, after using
it: Il was almost blind. Could not see
TO read at all Now / can read every
thing without my glasses anC my eyes
do not hurt any more. At night they
would pain dreadfully Now they feel
fine all the time. 1t was like a miracle
TO me-" A lady who used il says: THE
atmosphere seemed hazy with or with
out glasses, but after using this pre-
scription for 10 days everything seems
clear. i can read even hne print with
out glasses" Another who used 1t
saws: II was bothered with eye strain
caused by OyerwOrked, tired eyes which
induced fierce headaches. / have worn
glasses for several years both for dis
lance and work and without them
could not read my own name on an
envelope or the typewriting on the ma
have discarded ny long distance glasses
altogether. / can count the fiuttering
leaves on the trees across the street now,
which for several years have looked
like a dim green blur 10 me. l can
not express my joy at what it has done
for me-"
It is believed that thousands who
year glasses can now discard them in a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
SOFT COAL TO SELL FOR
$40 TON NEXT WINTER

Associated Press Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, April :. Indi-
ana bituminous coal may sell for
$40 a ton next winter This word IS
being passed out by some OF the
coal dealers here, who have ad-
Used their friends 70 fill their eel
lars now. There will be practically
no Eard coal available, they say, be-
cause the navy will requisition a
large part of the smOkeless coal
The war. shortage of railroad cars
and high price of production are
given as causes for the expected in
crease next year. Pocahontas coal
is selling for IS ton here now.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
RIVER PARK

Wilfred Hastings of Canada was
here Friday, a guest OF Mrs NJ
Young. Mishawaka az.
Miss Minnie Poole has sold her
home at 3O12 Mishawaks av. to
Amos Palmer OF South Bend. Miss
Poole will soon leave for Kansas,
where she will visit her aunt. Mrs.
Vanderpool for several weeks. She
will then go TO Silver City, y. NJ,
for an extended visit with Miss
Louise Hagen.
Mrs. j. c. Ansted returned to
Marion Saturday morning after sew
eral days visit with friends arf
relatives.
Miss Dorothy Denyes returned
Saturday from Dowagiac. Mich,
where she spent the week with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wolfe
gang.
Rev. +. Jennings returned from
Quincy. Mich Friday evening
Mrs. John Carney and son, Arthur,
are guests of Mrs. Carney's daugh-
ter, Mrs. Jud Menter, y. Seventh
St
Mr. and Mrs. Enos Stauffer. y.
Seventh St, and Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Reed and sons. Roland and
Kenneth. will spend Sunday at
Klondike.
Mrs b. b. Williams and grand
daughter, Miss opal Kenuin viii
spend Easter at Nappanee with rel
atives.
George c. holland of Chicago is
here for a weeks visit with relatives.
Mrs George Cobb, 5. Eighth ST.,
entertained the L. and G. club Fri
day afternoon. In the contests
prizes were awarded 20 Mrs. Add
Smith. Mrs Edward Krill and Mrs.
Dora Evans.
A two course luncheon was served.
The next meeting will be held in
two weeks
Miss Jessie Long entertained 90
friends Friday evening. The guests
were entertained with music, games
gave several instrumental numbers
and Miss Vera Haban and Frank
DeCamp VOCAL numbers. A two
course luncheon was served. The
decorations were carried out in pink
and white.
Elaine Fuller, $. Sixth St, had for
her guests at dinner Friday the
Misses Lubretia and Gladys South
worth of Mishawaka.
The members of the Blue Bird
club were entertained Friday after
noon by Mrs. Earl Camp, y. Eighth
St The time was spent informally
with needle work. The hostess
served a two course luncheon. The
club will meet Friday April Is with
Mrs. Earl Jones.
Mrs Mansfield Mofgitt. y. Smiih
St, had for her guest at dinner Sat
urday Mrs. Clyde Dodgers of Coal
bush.
Sun rise prayer meeting under the
auspices of the Epworth league will
be held at the Methodist Episcopal
church Sunday morning at 6 o'clock.
Rev. V. 5. Jennings will preach
the Easter sermon at the Free Meth
odist church Sunday at IL a. m.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
NORTH LIBERTY. IND.

Mrs Bert Worster made a short
visit in Plymouth Wednesday.
Mrs. Oscar Moxie and son, EsteI.
OF South Bend. spent Wednesday
and Thursday with her mother, Mrs.
william McKesson.
Mrs. Edgar Houser spent Wednes-
day shopping in South Bend.
Harley AIcKesson came home
from Evanston, H.. Thursday even
ing 10 spend Easter with home folks
Miss Letha Williams spent Satur-
day and Sunday with friends at
Morocco. Ind.
DR.. c. l.. Geyer of South Bend
was here Wednesday.
Mrs. James Foster returned sun
day from Helmer. Ind, where he has
been visiting with her sister. Mrs.
J. Z. Foster.
A. J. Freshan and family moved
into the Bulla property on y. Main
St. Tuesday.
]. G.. Holderman was called TO
Leesburg. Ind, Wednesday to at
tend the funeral Of an aunt.
Miss Gladys Fair is employed as
stenographer with the Fair Silo
Construction Co.
w. II. CONNER went TO Fremont
O., Tuesday for a 10 days visit with
his daughter. Mrs. Alfred Waggoner
and family.
Carol Whitmer and L. Kilmer
spent Thursday evening in South
Bend.
Mrs. Matte Row Of South Bend
visited with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. p Dreibelbis. Wednesday
and Thursday.
Mrs. Charles Tiff was called 20
Wolcottyille. Ind, Monday, TO care
for her mother, Mrs. II. l.. Taylor
who was seriously burned while
working near an oil stove
Mr.. and Mrs. p. NJ. Felkey went to
Waterloo, Ind, Wednesday for a
visit with relatives.
Lura Genevieve, 10-months- old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. oscar
Helm. died Wednesday from scarlet
fever. The funeral services were
private and were held Thursday af-
ternOon at O'Clock.
Mrs. L. c. Galloway and son of
South Bend are visiting over Easter
with her mother, Mrs. Joseph GRIPPE