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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-05
TRAPPED ON BRIDGE
ROCK ISLAND SECTION HAND
MEETS INSTANT DEATH IN
HEAOLONG PLUNGE FROM FOX
RIVER BRIDGE TO iCE-FiRE-
MAN WITNESSES TRAGEDY.

Trapped on the Rock Island bridge,
over the Fox river and rather than
face death by being struck by fast
east bound freight train, Saturday
evening at Z o'clock, Michael Stafford,
Rock Island section hand, leaped to
his death, a distance Of forty feet to
the ice on the Fox river. His lifeless
body. was found near the second pier
OF the bridge. A deep cash was in MS
head. Death was caused by concus'
sion of the brain. The inquest held
Sunday morning at il O'Clock at Glad
felters undertaking rooms exonerated
trains crews from any blame, Stat.
ford, is single, and had been employed
here only few weeks No trace has
been found Of his relatives.
The man was Cn his way to the sec
tion camp near Brickton west
bound freight train was standing on
the north tracks Of the Fox river
bridge. Stafford was only short dis
tanee across the bridge when freight
train from the west rounded the curve,
near the Ottawa brewery. Fireman
Kerrigan, who was In the engine cab
Of the non.moving train witnessed the
mans plight He whistled at him
with his mouth, and yelled for him to
seek safety. Stafford failed to hear
the warning until the approaching
train was only few car lengths
away. He hung for time on the ties
OF the bridge and then dropped to the
ice below
No outcry was made, the man wen
70 his self.ordained fate without
murmur. trusting tho that he migh
escape with fractures. AS his body
was found on the ice. near the sec
ond pier 1t is believed that his head
hit the brick abuttments in the fal
and the plunge was headlong to th'
ice.
Kerrigan summoned help. Foi
men. Thomas Jefferson, julius vol
ner. Charles Stevens and John Wooc
ward, said to be hoboes by the a''
thorities, aided Kerrigan in removing
the body from the ice to the Rock ls
land pumping station.
A call was sent to the police statiol
and the ambulance responded, 1t wa
apparent that life was extinct ana Tn
remains were taken TO the Galdfelte
undertaking establishment, where IN
inouisition was held yesterday ior'
noon.
kerrigan on Stand.
Fireman Kerrigan, the only eye VA
ness to the accident, was the princip
witness. He told OF seeing the ma
on the bridge and corroborated I'll
story as told above.
The four men, who helped remoN
the body from the ice, stated TIL
Stafford had past them but fe
moments before. The body was ide
tilted by the section foreman of Il
Rock Island extra gang. Staffo
came to Ottawa from Chicago, whe
he resided the greater part of his III
He Is a man of about forty years
age, single, and Is said to have re-
tives living In Canada.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-05

.Tbc new cook | secured Is certain
ly ouiet." said Mr. Duggs happily.
zone would never know she Is about
the place
"She isn't" chimed IN Mrs. Dubbs
"She left this morning
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-05

Grubb-- Do you know any reliable
rne for estimating the cost of liyingf
stubbs do. You take Your income -
whntcvcr that may he and add 10 per
cent. Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-05

when q rich man suddenly becomes
poor or u poor man suddenly becomes
i1ch Ills true character IL sure to crop
out.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-05

London's streets, laid end to end.
would reach from New York to san
Francisco.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-05

CONTINUED on Page 81
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-05
BY JOHN EDWIN NUVIN,
international News Service STAFF
Correspondent

Continued ON Page 81
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-05

Fair tonight and prob
ably Tuesday. Rising
temperature.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21
MOTOR TRUCK ROUTES
FOR P. 0. DEPARTMENT
Believed This Would Increase
Efficiency in Parcels Post
and Rural Deliveries.

In the opinion Of the postmaster
general every large city and the vii
lagos and farming communities about
them should be interested in the pas
sage OF the bill introduced in the house
by Mr.. Moon authorizing experiments
by the postmaster general in the op-
Grafton OF motor truck routes In the
vicinity Of large cities, says an article
I'm the Power Wagon.
In the view of the department the
operation Of these motor truck routes
as contemplated by the bill. would
add 100 per cent to the value OF the
parcel post service in the vicinity OF
the cities whore established.
The purpose of the bill is to try
plan by which the benefits Of millions
OF dollars expended In making good
roads and in the great development
OF motor vehicles may be co-ordi-
mated with the parcel post system,
so as to open UP great stretches of
country within easy motor distance
from large cities and to facilitate the
delivery OF food products.
About many OF the large cities
within "A radius of fifty miles or more.
there are productive districts occu-
pied by farms and villages which are
without direct postal facilities These
would be reached by the contem-
plated motor truck routes. to the con-
venience and advantage OF both the
isolated communities and OF the con
sumers In the cities.
For example. the city of Pittsburgh
is surrounded In almost all directions
with productive territory. the inhab-
itants OF which have no direct postal
facilities and must drive many miles
TO the city for their mail or the de-
livery OF their produce.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21
ADVISES W0RKMEN TO
BUY LIBERTY B0NDSI
Manager Yer Linden of Olds
Motor Works Says Makes
Men Appreciative.

Edward Yer Linden. general niaila.
ger of the Olds Motor works. at a
gathering of Oldsmobile distributors
In Lansing said: 'The benefit ac-
cruing from the Liberty bond sale Ia
tremendous. The purchase of a Lib
erty bond has made each buyer feel
responsibility in backing up our
country in every way possible In the
Oldsmobile plant the men are work
inG under new incentive; they show
new Interest in getting the best out
Of their efforts and to reduce wastage
both In time and in material things.
to the smallest possible amount.
ut Is to be expected that II the pos.
session of the Liberty bond has been
beneficial to our workmen In their
days work, IL has likewise made these
men and their families appreciative
Of the need Of eliminating the waste
Of food and other necessities in their
own homes.
From the purchaser Of the single
bond Of $50 to the purchaser of thous-
ands. there is a pride In owning a Lib
erty bond and In thus being active In
the cause for democracy. The pres
ent idea In every channel of business
Is to keep things booming and to do
more and better work each day--and
to buy more Liberty bonds.
"And these Liberty bond issues
have strengthened the backbone or
every citizen. They have awakened
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21
AUTO PRODUCTION
TO BE INCREASED
Leading Manufacturers Being
Driven to Their Utmost
Capacity.
MATERIALS STILL ADVANCING
Only Small Manufacturers of
Low-Priced Cars Suffer a
Business Decline.

Automobile makers with the best
dealer organizations are doing a
larger business this fall than ever In
the history of tho auto Industry. Small
dealer organizations hit by higher
prices on the declaration OF war have
not yes recovered Materials continue
to Increase In price and are difficult
10 OBTAIN In some cases. Labor is at a
premium and wages, which advanced
70 per cent In the last six months, APP
pear to be headed ior even larger In
creases. Practically all makers are in
creasing prices
One group Of -mnkers, including
Ford, Overland Buick, Maxwell,
CHEVROLET Dodge. Oakland and Olds.
are enjoying record breaking business.
zach plans n winter production sched-
ule in excess OF l916-l917 output,
Each Ia visited by dealers beseechine
shipments of cars. Yet, many dealers
handling these cars. selling to farmers
and to city trade, located In the east.
middle west and far west complain OF
decreasing demand.
Several higher priced car-makers
including Cadillac and Hudson. have
enjoyed exceptionally good business
during tho last few weeks and have
apparently recovered completely Ironl
the slump that was noticeable during
the summer moQ'Ns. Hlgh-priced en-
closed cars, together with those of
popular price. are in great demand
and reported to be scarce in conse-
quence.
SIumps for Parts Makers.
Parts makers find themselves doing
between 80 and 60 per cent of ca
pacity business. They report the
truck business In which the govern
ment Is placing orders has not prog
ressed to the point whore they are re-
celving considerable business thru IL.
while In the main the passenger car
business except for ten or twelve con
cerns. has slumped TO a degree that is
not made up by the truck parts de
mand.
Almost all of the parts makers.
however, anticipate n large. steady
and substantial business on the class
Is truck for the government. orders
! for which are being placed now
These contracts It is expected, will
more than care for the declining pas
sengcr car business and arc consider
ably more substantial and satisfying
from the financial credit viewpoint
| Freight traffic conditions continue
to tighten up tho up to this time they
have not interfered seriously with
shipments. Many dealers withn q
b00-mle radius have commenced to
visit the factories and make drive
aways.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21
AUTO TRUCKS IN DEMAND
Scarcity of Transportation Faciiiics
Causes Unprecedented Sales

The government wants 25U.BUv
horses and mules for military service,
which does not take into the account
the requirements OF the allies for an
equal number. The present shortage
OF freight cars and the limited facil-
ties OF railroads TO handle their tv-
mendods transportation requirements
are items which every merchan. an:
manufacturer must recognize at this
time, 10 no doubt they also realize
that the government Is about to
requisition 6.229 freight cars, or in all,
S66 trains with us many locomotives,
consisting OF .115 passenger, 385 bag
gaye. Lis box. 1.698 stock and IT'S
flat cars.
Many English merchants and man
ufacturers have issaed warnings OF
tho pending shortage Of transportation
facilities to handle tho merchants
and manufacturers requirements ror
the delivery OF their merchandise to
the consumer Therefore. with this
shortage Of horse power and man
power and the scarcity Of farm labor,
the rapid delivery Of loads thruout
the country will demand not only la
bor, but motor power.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21
DcnNcr's Auto Show.

Forty five motor car and fifty ac-
cessory dealers have applied for space
in the show at Denver November ~
is. During the week of the exhibition
n convention of all Colorado dealers
will be held to Ierfect state motor
trade association. Delegations IRON,
The larger centers are planning to s.
tend together. The show will be un-
der the auspices Of the Denver civic
association. auto trade division. with
q. A. Wahlgreen as general director.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21
GOSSIP FPOl1 GASOLINE ROW

ton of the Southwestern Automobile
Dealers association October 10.
s. t. Ackcrman, chief technical Of
ficer, and II. l.. Murphy, chief engl-
necr Of tne Franklin Automobile Man
ufacturing company will visit Tulsa
either on their way to or from the
Dallas convention.
less Chapple. OF Chapplc Brothers,
Franklin dealers, attended the con
yention of Southwestern Automobile
Dealers at Dallas. Texas, October 10.
Ar G. Hcgecn has purchased a new
Franklin touring car.
w. s. Parrish is driving a new
Franklin touring ear.
Della Rose, 1212 Admiral boulevard.
driving IA new Anderson Club roadster
of latest design and finished in olive
green color.
l.. c. nughes. manager of Hughes
Motor company. is visiting the Apder-
son automobile factory at Rock HIill
$ c., TO confer with the company
about II special design of car adapted
to needs of car users I'm the southwest
~ ~ NOlNDlINs il' Will NlhlA uAiltl fuEt-
orn auto manufacturing points.
C. w. Aslwith, 2O2 South Wheeling
avenue, has purchased a new Oakland
touring cGr for his personal use.
The q. T.. Tawless Motor compan ny
reports the sale of the ak car loads OF
Davis cars since August l.
O. +. Lawless OF the Lawless Mo-
tor company. made a trip to Bartles-
vile last week and delivered a new
Davis car to Fred Keller, one of the
business men OF that place.
II. II. Mckinney Of Sapulpa was in
Tulsa last Monday and purchased a
REQ ros 1Ster from the Purdy Motor
company.
Lawrence A. Bentley IL driving a
new REQ roadster purchased lasr
week
ED c. Reynolds, an oil operator. IL
owner OF n new REQ roadster pur.
chased Inst week from Purdy Motor
company,
Harvey Douglas. Of Chelsea. Rogers
county. was IN Tulsa during the past
week and purchased Maxwell one
ton truck from Purdy Motor company.
George Tilley. formerly from Padu-
cab. Ky, purchased a new Maxwell
truck last week with which to dis
tribute mulo TO Tulsa soft drink
dealers.
r. L. Whitesidc OF Sapulpa. drove
home IN new REQ truck which ne
purchased from Purdy Motor conf
ramy one day last week
r. B. Shuer. csttleman from
Mannford. was In Tulsa the past week
on business and went home In a new
model sS-4 WHY'S Overland touring
car.
Paul Jackson. OF Purcell. drove up
from Gainesville, Texas. In new
Overland touring last Tuesday.
u. L. Barlow OF Ollton has Il new
Maxwell touring car which he pur-
chased IN Tulsa tho past week.
Owing 10 the inability to get cars
shipped from the Maxwell factory In
CONTINUED on pAGE TWO
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21
Kansas City Dealers Hustle.

DurIng Tho past week bunch Ot
members OF the Kansas City automo-
bile dealers association made tour
of the oil belt In Kansas In order 20
boost up their business. They visited
Olathe. Paola, Osawatomie, Carmel,
and lola. Humboldt, Chanute. Erie.
Parsons, Cherryvale and Indepen-
dence. The trip extended into the
Eldorado fold and was made By thir-
" cars and trucks which returned lask
night Int
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21
win Prevent skiddinx.

Unequally adjusted rear wheel
brakes arc a potent cause OF skldding
and II IL wise to make frequent tests
Of the parts for incorrect adjustment.
1t Ia necessary "a have someone with
you to watch the wheels. Drive the
car along q dry road, accelerate
quickly and then suddenly apply the
brakes. II one whoel slides and the
other 10 revolving, II may be taken
for granted that the brakes are not
holding with equal effectiveness.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21
Loosing West From Third and Beulde,

c. G. Wilson. general manager Of
the Federal Motor company has re
turned home after two weeks busi-
ness stay In the southern part OF tn"
state in the interest Of the COMPANY.
Charles Trumbiy of Pawhuska,
Okla. drove home last week in a new
4-passenger Chandler roadster
G. V. Parrish, manager of the local
Packard agency. has returned from
short business stay in oklahoma city.
Mr. Parrish was cooking after Packard
business in that city.
Elliott & Bunyon Motor Sales co. OF
Miami, Okla, drove home a Chandler
4-passenger roadster and a Chandler
7-passenger touring car the past week.
j. A. Chapman, local oil producer. is
The owner Of new two-passe niger
Stutz roadster, purchased from the To-
cal agent. the Federal Motor COM
pgny.
T.. l. Lewis and family drove -nru
Tulsa Wednesday In their 2-3b Twin
Siv Packard touring car, en- rout to
Dallas, Texas MIR. Lewis says the
fDhtk III okldnOllld are ilutH btllti
than they were two years ago when
he made the trip from St. Louis to
Dallas in l-3S Packard touring car.
f.. g. Allen purchased seven pas
senger Chandler touring car from the
local agents. the Federal Motor COM
pany last week
A. A. Pfieffer OF Muskogce Okla,
drove home Wednesday In a new six
teen valve red Stutz This Is the see
end Stutz Mr. Pfciffer has purcnaseo
during the past year.
The Federal Motor company deliv-
cred a sixteen-valve red Stutz to tho
Elliott & Runyon Motor Sales Co. at
Miami Wednesday.
The Federal Motor company un
loaded eight ~ the new 1926 and 335
Twin Six Packard touring cars and
roadsters the past week. Some OF the
cars are special paint orders to he
delivered to customers the coming
week.
About fifty members OF the okla
homa City Auto Dealers association
made trip thru the western part Of
the state last week to boost their bus
iness and sell Liberty bonds. return
ing home last night. They made the
trip in new stock cars.
w. l.. Erby OF the north side has
purchased the Hobart garage from
Mr.. Grouse. recently Of Wichita. who
owned the place less than a week be-
fore disposins OF II.
G.. G. Shidelor. until recently owner
OF the Paige agency In Tulsa, has
gone 10 saltwater. Okla, where he
has secured the agency OF the Oldsmo-
bile company for that section Of tho
state.
G. NJ. Robinson, who has been con-
nectsd with the Jennings Printing
company Of apulpa, has purchased
the Tulsa Paige agency and has open-
ed up new quarters ut 1912 East
Sixth street. s. X. Edwards has taken
tho position of active manager and
city salesman.
Barnsdall oil company has n new
Franklin touring car.
Several Tulsa auto dealers went to
!pallos, Texas. TO attend the conven-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21
Watch Out for Oklaho,na.

the per capita ownership OF motor
cars In the United States. with a total
OF 10000. Illinois, with its $50, 900
cars. now has one to every 1914 per-
sons. which gives II little better rnsn
tenth place. which was its standing
the first six months Iowa still leads
With one car to every nine persons.
with Nebraska second. California
third, Kansas fourth and Minnesota
firth.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21
FEDERAL AID FOR HIGHWAY
Lincoln Highway Commission In Ncb-
raska Will BE Favored.

Ttska VIII be fUNoTCu.
The placing of federal funds for
road improvements Is now being con-
sidered By Nebraska authorities. the
Lincoln highway apparently being tine
favored east and west road in line for
Improvement. The supervisors OF six
counties rrsversed by the Lincoln
highway In the state have voted for
the application of the federal hInds
upon this route. and State Engineer
George johnson has advised the cA.
Icndituro.
Due to the fact that the Lincoln
highway follows the old grade Of tho
Union Pacific Railroad across these
counties, the right-of-way having been
leased to the counties by the railroad.
work will not be started until ruling
of the department of agriculture In
this connection is secured. This mat
ter Is being taken up with the depart
ment Of agriculture. both locally and
Icy the Lincoln highway association.
thru the national headquarters In De-
troit
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21

the dormant patriotism of every man
and are cementing the American peo-
pie into II greater and better nation.
From reports on the early sales of the
second issue of the Liberty bonds |
am fully convinced that the percent
age Of ovcr-subscription of this second
issue will far exceed that of the first
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21
They p,ck Up French Fast.

One OF the Sammies had purchased
some goods In Paris and rendered q
IS bill in payment. Not knowing how
to ask for his change. he was about
to leave when comrade volunteered
20 got The money. Addressing the
salesman. he said 'Par'el yous
frsncais. monsieur" "Oui. monsieur" Z"
Then whyinel don't you give the fol-
low his change
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21

Several Tulsa auto dealers went to
pallos Texas. TO attend the conven-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21

Barnsdall OIL company has new
Franklin touring car.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21

u. +. Barlow OF Ollton has new
Maxwell touring car which he pur-
chased In Tulsa tho past week
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21

Owing 10 the inability to get cars
shipped from the Maxwell factory In
CONTINUED on pAGE TWO
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21

Paul Jackson. OF Purcell. drove up
from Gainesville, Texas. In new
Overland touring last Tuesday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-21

G. NJ. Robinson. who has been con-
nectsd with the Jennings Printing
company Of Sapulpa, has purchased
the Tulsa Paige agency and has open-
ed up new quarters at 1912 East
Sixth street. s. X Edwards has taken
tho position of active manager and
city salesman.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-24

approximately 7a599o.e s--es Of
land
T.ae % 53t8a. .68s acres q coal
iznds rests in the United States. Many
thousands Of tons q Slel-.rs.r 90 q
after train. -al---lsy 1E-e-. % single
acre. Wher multiplied 1F - 100000
the number % acres. eUe wonders Lla
many HUNDREDS = times ne length q
the tain that could - z-l u would en-
circle the globe Even with coal ~
5. ton thlrk bow many billions %
dollars the money from tEe sale q
tn-s gigantic -rsin - coal c1td pay
~
T1e United states has t.-.s -- Zee %
-sf.1rf coo acres % forest ~ -lU-
lerea lzads TIE richest timber Baron
- s the za-It may o-r many tLo--
sand scres q forrest 41t bat tank
boz many IlfeTty loan hccts D.
cold s----s=~ u ne cv-ei is go.
eco acres
Tile t- -tef.aa1 acres % -.l lands
tests ir t-f feir-el xsV~Tu mert A
single well ul a s.rE,e acre msg pro-
l4ca errIFh OIL 20 make dozen
rail- iona res Wells ol -.Hee 600 acres
would enable the ECV--n--e-t 90
finance the whole ~ar many -res
ON the public domain there are
o. 100000 l--errrvr- rf rr1rre er-
-ric energy & single size may be-
worth millions The com t.r@i rs
q a.I tre rg g5rne .Cc-~.c power title go
al.-h rests the Tr.rei states gov
eminent could alone prod ice enough
vesl l-t % carry or The var fo- yesrs.
The - uatc-ai PARIS containing
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-24
GIRLS! DRAW A MOIST
CLOTH THROUGH HAIR,
DOUBLE ITS BEAUTY
Try this Hair gets thick
glossy, wavy and beauti-
full at once.

Immediate Yes, Certain that ;
the jOy o1 IL Your hair becomes
light. Way fluffy. abundant and ap-
pears as soft lusfrous and beautiful
as Young girls after n Danderinc
ha-r cleanse JUST Try this-molsten
cloth With z Rtiie Danderine and
carefully draw i through your hair.
-.slng ore z-all strand al a time. Thu,
i. cleanse tire hair OF dust. dirt or
excessive OIL and in Just q few mo-
rlsuts you have doubled the beauty
q rrur hair A delightful surprise
awaits thoSe whose hair has been neg
lecrs1 or IS Scras-y, faded. dry. brit
Ls - thin Besides beautifying the
hzlr. T'1nierine diSsolves ever1- par-
rie.s az dzndruff. clesnses. purifies
and irviEoratss the scalp forever
Stopping itching and falling hair but
= Rat Will please y0u mos will be after
q few weeks 1S=. when you see new
hsir-ftze and doWny At tIrSt-yes7
tzt relIly new hair growing all over
-hs scalp - you are Tor pretty. sof.
hair. and lots of IL. surely get a small
-C--le q E-9Siton's Da7derine from
NJ drlE store Or toilet counter for a
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