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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

huge volumes, were submitted to
quartermaster general Sharpe and ap-
proved by him The specifications are
now being printed for distribution
among automobile manufacturers who
VIII receive government orders when
the war department starts to open
bids for new motor trucks
Large department stores in various
parts OF the country have offered
their entire motor truck delivery
equipment for use by the government.
While their patriotism Is praised. il
has been made very plain by the war
department that none Of these offers
VIII be accepted. The reason given
is that trucks in the government ser
vice must be OF standard design and,
since the fate OF a military unit may
possibly depend upon the efficiency
OF its motor truck equipment, the war
department would be loath to give its
men in the field trucks worn by hard
usage in mercantile delivery service.
The plans of the engineer corps for
the use Of the motor truck contingent
provide Tor the use OF the trucks in
connection with railroads and mule
trains. The principal employment OF
the trucks will be carrying supplies
to the front and the wounded TO the
rear.
How Plans Work.
Under the military plan, which IS
cdA0 10 NlOStl1 EGStUlOle LldL OF the
German general staff, the supplies
would be carried to a main base by
railroad. There they would be loaded
on three ton motor trucks. which
would carry them to three sub bases
at the sub base the supplies would be
picked up by squads OF one and half
ton trucks and transported 70 nine
line supply depots.
From the nine supply bases the SUD
plies and ammunition would be trans
ported to the contingents on the line
by mule team This plan has been
tried out TO a limited extent by the
Pershing expedition in Mexico. In
these limited trials it proved very
speedy and efficient
Until the trouble with Mexico OF a
year ago the government had made
but few experiments with motor truck
transportation When Pershing's
column crossed the border trucks
were bought by the hundred. Now.
with the purchase OF thousands of
motor trucks in contemplation. the
war department seems to have learned
its motor truck lesson and to have
solved in so far as humanity possible,
the difficult transport problem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
MATERIAL HIGH COST
NAY REDUCE MILEAGE

The high cost OF road building. due to
the soaring prices Of cement crushed
rock and other materials. including steel
reinforcing binders, may cause the Nil
waukes, Wis, board OF supervisors 70
road construction program The county
was preparing TO spend $500. 900 IN new
roads, figuring the cost Of $50 mile
established in 1916. When the bids were
opened It was found that the cost for 1917
viii be about s21 600 mile. New bids
have been asked and unless these are
found more reasonable in the judgment
% the board. Il probably viii undertake
way last year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
Attest
J. r. Dawson
CITY Clerk

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUN-
GIL OF THE CITY OF Ell PASO:
That the City Clerk be and hereby Is
directed to advertise for bids for the con-
struction OF a pavement on River street
from the intersection OF the east line OF
AnEe street to the west line Of Noble
street
said pavement in all RESPECTS to con-
FORM with the specifications therefor pre-
pared By the City Engineer and now on
file in his office. which said sDecifica-
tons have been approved BY this Coun-
ell said advertisement shall appear IN
each Issue OF the official paper which an
pears during the ten G0) days prior to
the 10Th DAY OF May. 1917. All bids must
be sealed and each be accompanied by
certified check in the sum OF one thousand
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
Wrecking Truck
Used By Boston
Fire Department

A 81 ton wrecking and emer-
gency motor truck has just been
installed by the Boston fire de-
partmeEt, says the Power Wagon.
II is equipped with a power
winch and $50 feet of five
eighths-inch cable. q removable
derrick, a drawbar for towing
purposes. jacks, skids and all
sorts Of Wrecking apparatus and
tools.
The equipment will prove an
Important acquisition to the de-
partment on account of its abil-
ity to tear down walls in fire
ruins, move freight cars in the
event Of a yard fire, replace de-
rallied cars. pull out trucks
stalled in public highways, and
remove all sorts Of debris.
The use Of this machine is not
confined TO fire service It's con-
struction makes the vehicle a
practical piece OF machinery for
the contractor, excavator or
builder, as the winch can be
utilized for hosting the motor
trucks load to upper floors, and
for lowering or removing ma
terial to and from excavations.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ell PASO:

That the City Clerk be and hereby IS
directed to advertise for bids for the con-
struction OF a pavement North Flor
ence Street from the intersection OF the
north line Of MaRoffiu Avenue TO the south
line OF Mills Street
said pavement in all respects TO conform
with the specifications therefor prepared
by the City Engineer and now on file IN
his office. which said specifications have
been approved by this Council said ad-
vertisement shall appear in each issue OF
the official paper which appears during
the ten f10l days prior to the 3rd daY Of
Nay. 1917. All bids must be sealed and
each be accompanied BY a certified check
IN the sun Of One Thousand .00)
Dollars PAYABLE to the Mayor OF the City
OF FL Paso. and which shall become the
property OF the City in the event that the
hidde- IL successful. does not within ten
(101 days OF the acceptance Of his bid
enter into = contract with the City OF e
Paso to complete said pavement IN &C
cordance with said specifications within
six months from the time OF the signing
q the contract. All BIDS must be filed
with the City Clerk on o. before ten f10l
o'clock a m the 3rd day OF Nav. 1917
The City Of Fl Paso reserves the right
to reject any or all bids
Passed and approved this the 18th day
CHAs DAVIS
Hayor.
y. =. DAWSON
City Clerk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
]. =. DAWSON.
City Clerk.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUN-
Gil OF THE CITY OF Ell PASO:
That the City Clerk be and hsrehv IS
directed TO advertise for bids for the con-
struction OF pavement on Hueco street
from the Intersection OF the west line OF
Estrella street 10 the west line OF Stevens
SAID pavement In all respects 20 con-
form with the specifications therefor pre-
pared BY the City Engineer. and now on
HE IN his office. which said speciftca-
tionz have been approved by this Couu-
Gil said advertisement shall appear in
pears during the ten (1e1 days prior to
the 10th day Of May. 1917. Ali bids mus
Be sealed ana each be accompanied BY q
cerrinec check in ths sum Of one thousand
fS1. 100000 dollars. payable to the Mayor
Of the City Of e Faso- and which shall
become the property OF the CITY in the
event that the bidder. II successful. does
not within ten (1o) days Of the accept
ance OF his bid. enter into a contract With
the city q Fl Psso to conuiets said rave
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
HAVE ONE MECHANIC
Do ALL REPAIR WORK

G ?. Sweeney. known as Tell it
to Sweeney" Of Sweeney's garage. de-
clares that the more men who work
on car, the more trouble the owner
has. Take tip from an experienced
repair man." said Mr.. Sweeney, and
pick out q repair man or garage in
which you have confidence. Take your
car to that man every time you have
any trouble with it and ask to have
the same mechanic 90 the work each
time. That man viii get to know your
car and its weaknesses. II any. and
you'u get better satisfaction and bet
ter serEice.n
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

, which has been in charge OF all mat
ters pertaining to motor transport in
the army. war department officials
believe that American automobile
factories are more than competent to
fill their huge orders. Howard COT
fin, the head Of the Coffin committee,
estims tes that auto makers can turn
out 1000 cars a month the first month
and from 5000 to 1000 cars each month
thereafter.
One and a half ton and three ton
trucks are the types finally selected
by the motor transportation board as
those best fitted for army work This
board, in conference with committees
Of the American Automobile assOcia-
ton and the Society OF American En-
gineers. has drafted a set OF stand
ard Specifications for both types Of
trucks
These specifications. which fill two
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
Wanfed-R;ds.
BE IT RESOLVED BY TIRE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FL PASO:

That the City Clerk be and hereby IS
directed TO advertise for bids for the con
struction Of pavement on Cliff street
from the intersection Of the west line OF
North 81 Paso Street to the west line OF
Ange Street
Said pavement in all respects to conform
with the specifications therefor prepared
by the City Engineer and now on file in
his office which said specifications have
been approved By this Council Said ad-
vertisenent shall appear in each issue OF
the official paper which appears during
the ten f10) days prior TO the 3rd day Of
May. 1917 All bids must be sealed and
each be accompanied by certified check
in the sum OF One Thousand Isl. O00.0o)
Dollars payable TO the Mayor Of the City
OF FL Paso. and which shall become the
roper " OF the City in the event that the
bidder. II successful. does not within ten
G0D days OF the acceptance OF his bid
enter into contract with the City OF II
Paso to complete said pavement in ac-
cnrdance with said specifications within
six months from the time OF the signing
of the contract. All bids must be fileo
with the City Clerk on or before ten llOl
o'clock a m the 5rd day Of May. 1917
The City OF FL Psso reserves the right
TO reject any or all bids.
Passed and approved this the 18th day
CHAs. DAVIS.
Mavog.
Attest:
CffV clerk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
STATE Is TO CORRECT
THEIR ROAD SYSTEMS

Gov. John c. Townsend Of Delaware.
says he has just been assured by GOV.
Harrington OF Maryland that the latter
state will this year make an effort 20
connect the new road system on the east
ern shore OF Maryland with the new Du
Pont boulevard IN Delaware Last year a
between Berlin, Nd, and Shelbyvllle,
Del. the southern terminus OF the state
long road which Col T. Coleman du Pont
is building for Delaware
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
ACCESSORY SHORTAGE
MAY SOON BE EVIDENT

II. T. Motley, accessory manager of
the Tri-State Motor company. has is
sued q warning TO all his dealers 10
get in good stocks Of accessories for
the summer for there VIII likely be a
real shortage very soon.
The accessory business has never
been better" said Mr.. Motley. but
II will be a question before long of
being able TO get the goods to sell"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
J. ,. DAWSON
City Clerk.
BIZ 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FL PASO:


That the City Clerk b and hereby IS
directed to advertise for bids for the con-
struction OF pavement on North St
Nrain Street from the intersection OF the
north line OF NaEoffin Avenue 10 the
south line Of alley in Block AT. Camp
bell Addition.
said pavement in all respects TO conform
with the Specifications therefor PREPARED
by the CITY Engineer and now on file in
his office. which said specifications have
been approved by this Council Said ad-
vsrtisement shall appear in each issue Of
the official paper which appears during
the ten f1e) days prior to the 5rd day Of
May. 1917 All bids must be sealed and
each be accompanied BY certified check
IN the sum OF One Thousand Isl. 900. o0)
Dollars. payable TO the Mayor OF the City
OF Il Paso. and which shall become the
property Of the City in the event that the
bidder. II successful. does not within ten
t1o) days OF the acceptance OF his bid.
enter Into a contract with the City OF e
PaSo TO complete said pavement IN &C
corcance with said Specifications within
six months from the time OF the signing
OF the contract All bids must be filed
with the City Clerk on or before ten (IOl
o'clock a. N the ard day Of May. 1917.
The City Of Fl Paso reserves the right
TO reject any or all bids.
Passed end approved this the 1sth dsI
cEAs DAVIS.
Mayor.
J. p DAWSON.
fffV Cler.r
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

ment in accordance With said specifications
within SIX months from the time Of the
signing OF the contract All bids must be
filed with the City Clerk on or oefore ten
t1O) o'clock a m the 10Th day OF May
The City Of Fl Paso. reserves the riEht
to reject any or all bids
Charles DaviE.
Mayor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
MORE MILES IN TIRES
NOW OFFERED MOTORISTS

While tire prices are advancing. 7.
]. Fitzgerald. Of the Goodyear branch,
believes that the cost per mile for
tires Is now no more than It was a
year ago and bases his claim on the
fact that more modern methods are
now being used in the building Of
tires.
The factories realize that the high
est quality must be given for the
present prices" said Mr.. Fitzgerald.
land our people are taking advantage
Of every scientific discovery to in
crease the mileage and I'm satisfied
that the motorists are getting IL"
Mr. Fitzgerald points TO the record
OF a Goodyear tire displaced By the
Franklin agency which had run ever
1900 miles on a Franklin car.
Have you = Tenement 20 sell -
trader List with Lee Newman. ~Tene-
ments a Speciality" Phone 4so4.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

NV Today the United States
army has a little over 5000
motor trucks That number is suffi-
eient with the army at It's present
strength. but when recruiting begins
IN earnest, with an army OF a million
as the goal. 500 motor trucks viii be
but drop in the bucket
A report Just submitted to secretary
OF war Baker by the COMMITTEES on
motor transports estimates that no
less than from $4,000 to 10000 trucks
will be required to equip an army or
the size contemplated in the army bill.
Basing their expectations on a re-
cent report Of the Coffin committee
Of the council OF national defence,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FL PASO:


That the City Clerk be and hereby IS
directed to advertise for bids for the con-
struction OF q pavement on North Viz
ginia Street from the intersection OF the
north line OF Olive Street 10 the south
line Of Mills Street
said pavement in all RESPECTS TO conform
with the specifications therefor prepared
by the City Engineer and now on file in
his office. which said specifications have
been approved by this Council Said ad-
verttsement shall appear in each issue OF
the official paper which appears during
the ten (Io) days prior to the 3rd day OF
May. 1917. All bids must be sealed and
each be accompanied by a certified check
In the sum OF One Thousand (S1-000- 00l
Dollars. payable TO the Mayor Of the City
OF e Paso, and which shall become the
property OF the City in the event that the
bidder. IL successful. does not within ten
(1o5 days OF the acceptance OF his bid
enter into q contract with the City. OF e
PssO 20 complete said pavement In &C
cordance with said specifications within
six months from the time OF the signing
Of the contract All bids must be filed
with the City Clerk on or before ten (1O)
O'Clock a m the Srd day Of MAY. 1917.
The Ci-- OF FL Paso reserves the right
TO reject anv or all bids
Passed ana approved this the 18th dAy
cHAs. DAVIS
Mayor.
AtsesS n.-so
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
j. J. DAWSON.
City CLERK.
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF The CITY OF FL PASO:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF The CITY OF FL PASO:
That the City Clerk Be and hereby T.
directed to advertise for bids for the con-
struction OF a pavement on North Ochoa
Street from the Intersection OF the north
line Of San Antonio Street 70 the north
line Of Mills Street.
said pavement IN all respects to conform
with the specifications therefor prepared
BY the City Engineer and now on file in
his office. which said specifications have
been approved by this Council said ad-
vertisement shall appear in each issue Of
the official paper which appears during
the ten (1e) days prior to the Srd DAY Of
May. 1917 All bids must be sealed and
each be accompanied by g certified check
IN the sum Of One Thousand $4,000. 0bl
Dollars. PAYABLE to the Mayor Of the City
Of e Paso. and which shall become the
property OF the CITY IN the event that the
bidder II successful does not within ten
(1el days OF the acceptance OF his bid.
enter into q contract with the City Of e
Paso TO complete said pavement IN ac-
cozda1ce with said specifications within
six months from the time OF the siKninE
OF the contract All bids must Be filed
with the CITY Clerk on or before ten f1ol
o'clock a N the ard day OF Nay. 1917.
The City OF e Paso reserves the right
TO reject any or all bids.
Passed and approved this ths 1sth dsg
CHAS DAVIS
Aayoc.
. = Ia " 80 -.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

NOINClL Of TIE CITY OF I'll RASO.
That the City Clerk be and hereby Is
directed 70 advertise for bids for the con-
struction OF a pavement on intersection
Of Alameda Avenue and Piedrss street in
Block &c. BasSett Addition.
SAID pavement in all respects to conform
with the Specifications therefor prepared
BY the City Engineer and now on file IN
his office. which said specifications have
been approved by this Council. said adj
vertisement shall appear IN each issue OF
the official paper which appears during
the ten tl9l DAYS prior to the 5rd day Of
May. 1917. AL bids must be sealed and
each be accompanied by a certified check
in the sum Of One thousand (S1 600 cor
Cellars. payable to the Mayor OF the CITY
OF Fl Paso. and which shall become the
property Of the CITY IN the event that the
bidder. II successful. does not within ten
(1ol days OF the acceptance OF his bid
eutor into a contract with the City OF III
Paso TO complete said pavement In ac-
corcance with said specifications within
SIX months from the time OF the signing
OF the contract. All bids must be filed
with the City Clerk on or before ten f1O)
o'clock g. m the ard dav OF May. 1917.
The City OF FL Paso reserves the right
to reject anv or all bids.
Passed and approved this the 18th day
OF April. 1917.
CHAs. DAVIS.
Attest
]. =. DAWSON.
City Clerk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
MEXICO IMPORTS us
CARS IN ONE MONTH

Sever hundred and ssventy-fivs motor
cars were imported into Mexico during
March as a result Of the act OF the de
facto government removing import duties
from all classes OF motor vehicles
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

fs1. OoO.00) dollars. payable TO the. Mayor
OF the City OF Il Paso. and which shan
become the properly Of the CITY I'll IN a Sne
not within ten (1Ol days OF the. accept
ance OF his bid. enter into a CONTRACT with
mert in accordance with said specifications
within three months from the time OF the
signing Of the contract All bids must be
filed With the City Clerk on or before ten
C0) o'clock a m the 10th day OF May
The City OF FL Psso reserves the riEht
to reject any or all bids .. -.
Passed and approved this. the 7oth oaS
OF April. 1917. ~
Mayor.
Attest:
j. r Dawson.
City Clerk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
NENU 5. ARMY WILL REQUIRE
FROM 10000 To 10000 TRUCKS
Uncle Sans Forces Now Have Over 1000 Trucks, But
These Will Be But Mere Drop In Bucket When
It Comes to Transporting Supplies for
an Army of One Million Men.
By JONATHAN WINFIELD.

w WASHINGTON. D. C. May g.
M Today the United States
W army has a Hff1s over ANN
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
TX Ounce PistOrs

Chalmers pistons weigh
only twelve and a half ounces
each. About one-third the
weight Of cast non plstons.
Each one of these Chalmers
piStons is true to its die. An
pistons are exactly equal in
weight.
No greater variation than
a ounce is tolerated IN any
Of the reciprocat1ng parts of
the Chalmers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COINCIL OF TIE CITY OF III. PASO:

CITY CLERK.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-27

lay means loss Of time, which is of
the gravest importance. The quota
required of the Lake Charles district
is 1872; the number already obtained
is 1876, leaving balance Of 296 men
to be procured The time in which
to make up this deficit is short.
Come forward and volunteer. Your
country calls you to arms. Unmar-
ried white men between the ages of
Is and 40 years who have no de-
pendents and who are not engaged
in pursuits vitality necessary to the
prosecution Of the war are wanted
TOR this service. nf:i
Volunteers may apply to the near
estppostmaseer Of the 3nd, 3rd and
4th cl9ss, ana will be furhished with
transportation at the expenye of tue
gJvesnment from the place of ap-
plication to New Orleans Recruiting
Station, Of the Recruiting Station at
Laks, Charles, La.rt ~ - 4.
s,.Newspapers in the above men
toned parishes are requested to pub
lish this statement hi full. y 80
- aifDf asH IA p. PUJO,,
Member State Defense Council.
al o
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-27
ATTENTION

The President by proclamation
calls for 10000 volunteers for SER
vice in the Regular Army. The Ma
tional Defense Council at Washing
ton has called upon the State De-
tense Councils to cooperate with the
United States Army Recruiting off,
Gers in securing volunteers to bring
up the Regular Army to war
sarenesh Of 100000 men. The 10000
yotunteers; called by the President
are needed ct once to complete the
regiments Of Infantry and Field Ar
tilfery and to maintain them at their
full war strength
Z In response to this call, the un-
dersigned member Of the State De
tense Councilaof the State ofi Louis
lana, residing in the Lake Charles
District, which district is comprised
Of the following parishes: Calcasieu,
Cameron, Beauregard, Allen. lef-
.ferson Davis. Acadia, vermillion,
Lafayette, iberia and st. Mary,
bring this important matter to your
9ttentiOn. ssHr t Es
This is volunteering for service in
the Regular Army and the enlist
ments will be for the period Of the
war only, unless sooner discharged.
It is not for State National Guard
service, nor does it concern the Sc
lective draft. It is the most valuable
volunteer service that you can rem
der to your country. The time for
volunteering is now. Facilities are in
readiness for placing these 10000
men at proper training. Delay means
the loss Of valuable time. Volunteer
ing now will place you among
troops, the larger proportion OF
which are well trained, and oficered
BY competent trained officers, there
~ making the work training of the
recruit much lighter and 'essier, and
win give him the advantage of time
and voluntary service, which, = ID
niiitarx aaEairs ars important and
a. aro1linE faeton wheq Il comes d
~ AZ fpsenien. IL op1
7 nitis44 Ten Dsssnstien,in tAe -
gular army {of msn posse1zos'
11l6f3in. 1e11e ssa6G ~ 1ket1 1ee6tel