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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
THE EXPERTS SAY.

The average motor car owner will
probably be surprised to be told that
he doesn't know what really good
steering means. The reason is that so
many factories contribute to helping or
hindering the easy guidance of the
modern car that many of them are en-
tireiy overlooked by most owners, and
the result is that they consider sat
isfactory steering what Is in reality
far from perfect. All modern auto
mobiles use essentially the same steer
ing system.
The steering gear. properly speak
ing. is the mechanism at the lower
end OF the steering post. and the dit
ferent types take their name from
the forms of gears used in them.
To begin with. 1t is important that the
front wheels shall be aligned properly,
il the car is to steer with maximum
ease. Improper alignment results not
only in hindering the steering of the
car. but in excessive tire wear.
emit squeaking sound which is in
tensely annoying. The noise will be
more distinct when the car is being
driven around corner. Sometimes this
iooseness may be obviated by replacing
one or more spokes. or it may be cured
by forcing small wooden wedges be-
tween the spokes and the hub. A
wheeiwright car do the job in a few
minutes
Although the ordinary owner does
not realize II, practically every part OF
the steering system is in motion when
the car fs running. Even roads that APP
pear 10 be as smooth as billiard
table In reality are full Of accentuat-
ed inequalities which impart a
bounce to the car. Every such jolt
causes movements and consequent
wear in the flexible parts of the steer
ing system For this reason all steer
ing systems are provided with some
method OF taking up slack that inevit-
ably develops through use or course,
this wear means abrasion. which is
aggravated unless the various toints
are kept fabricated properly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
pamper Put on Racing Prospects.

The announcement of the American
Automobile Associations contest board
two weeks ago that it would not sane,
ticn any more automobile races until
after the war puts damper on pros
poets, as the A.. \. a. has here.oLoie
afways controlled main speed events.
The action of the contest board IS
in line with the government eHor.s
TO curtsil the consumption Of gasoi,ne
wherever possible. While the Easoilh PIN
consumed in racing and the trials lead.
ing mn to it would not seem great. YET
1t would be material addition to the
SUNNY that could be diverted to the
War Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Last season a Financial Frost.

Tho season Just closed was more or
1ses ~ q financial frost from the start.
REPORTS from all corners showed that
thare was something lacking. Adverse
conditions attended q big majority or
the events. but at that there Were d s soa,e
fair-x;zsd purses offered and paid some
fair-sized crowds and number OF
On The whole. the twenty-six impor,,
ts-at races of the year were conduc.ea
a,,ar charter distances than in the past
thasa fwentr-six events representing a
total set distance of 1880 miles. some
Thing less than 10o-mile average per
race. and a total purse of about sl40,-
600, or an average OF approximately
$500 per race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

TOURING SEDAN siss
CABRIOLET. 3-PASSENGER SLIT;
TOWN CAR. PASSENGER s2s2
B. DETROIT SUBJECT TO CHANCE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

We are about TO close an agency
for the sale of a we'll known high
grade motor truck. This is an ex-
ceptional opportunity for live deal
er. We operate factory branch in
this city, where full line OF parts,
also trucks, are on hand
Applications are desired only from
substantial business men, able and
willing to give the proper kind of
representation to high-grade motor
truck. To such our proposition will
be most attractive. II you are that
kind OF a man, get in touch with us
promptly.
Address Box lz3-S. Star Office. !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

process to give one the comfort Of the
drawing room at home.
The indfsputabie advantages OF the
permafient top under all conditions has
resulted In an increasing popularity for
the semf-inciosed models. known as the
tour -coupes. tour-sedans and the like.
THESE bodies are so built that the side
windows can be removed in q few see
onds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
AUTO RACING IN j. s.
IS CHECKED BY WAR
Future Full of Uncertainties.
Review of Contests of
Past Year.

Automobile racing in America is un-
der survey in two different directions
Manufacturers, promoters, drivers and
fans look back over the 1917 season
and shake their heads; then they turn
about and try to pierce the future to
see whether the 1918 season holds any
thing of promise.
All depends upon what happens In
the next three months in Europe, and
| IL the man lives who can say what
will occur In that time there are those
Iwho will combine to build him house
Iof gold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Semi-Inelosed Models.

Comforts for occupants is the chief
attribute of the Enclosed car. Adjusta-
bic or removable windows permit of
plenty of fresh air, yet the passenger
is removed from the sizzling heat of the
sun. while when the weather is raw the
closing OF the windows is simple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

1t infrequent1y happens that when
the first speed pedal of the Ford car IS
depressed the motor stalls without APP
parent cause. because the engine has
been running fast enough to take care
Of any ordinary load. The trouble viii
be found to be caused by the fact that
the first and second speed band is over
verse band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
11o.4 Miles an Hour the Record.

Chevrolet boosted his speed III the
Hardness trophy race. at New. York.
however, to 1i0.4 miles an hour for 100
miles, STEPPING off the fastest race OF
the year. De Palma's Packard APP
preached him on the same speedway
with 1f0,1 miles per hour for the first
heat of twenty miles in match race,
with OIdfeld as the third in trio;
De Palma took all three heats and
Chevrolet had to take third money.
The twenty-six races of the year de-
yeloped an average speed of approx
mately ninety five miles per hour. a
faster average than in any previous
wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Permanent Top More in Vogue.

Permanent tops for motor cars are
more in vogue now than ever before in
fact, there is distinct trend in that
direction. This Is strongly indicated in
the increasing popularity of the Vic
toria top design, which also presents
much more attractive appearance
through the substitution of plate glass
windows for the regulation window
material.
interest in the beautifully ineIosed
models now being exhibited In Wash
ington does not center chiefly upon the
gofgeousness of Interior fittings and
highly polished bodies that are so ex-
pressive of individual taste and com
fort: there are so many features that
appeal to the fancy OF the motor de-
voice that one cannot help growing en-
thusiastic In admiration of the thor
ouEhness in detail of the american de
gignpr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
ENCLOSED TYPE Of AUTO
RAPIDLY GAINING FAVOR
Many Features Now Appeal to
Fancy Of Motorist- Comforts
Chief Attribute Of the Car.

Each year sees an increasing number
Of inciosed cars on the automobile
market In Washington and consequent
" an ever-growing number running on
the streets of the city. Enclosed models
are exceptionally popular this year
They are especially adapted to the
changeable climate of this section.
When open they are even more con-
venient than the touring car. And the
glass windows, keeping out ,isu winds
and rains and aisagreeable weather.
make them hundred-fold more COM
Portable than the open car. with It's
storm curtains that shut out all light
and yet permit the. dampness of the
atmosphere to creep in, as well as the
cold in the winter time.
Luxury, comfort. Individuality in de-
sign, finish and appearance and service
ability under all weather conditions are
the attributes of the Enclosed type of
automobile that rapidly Is gaining
favor with devotees of motoring.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26
WOMEN In TROUSERS

No, there is no satire in the above
heading. 1t is the cold logical truth
which we must face. The women of
the larger cities have already discard
ed the skirt and replaced it by mascu-
line trousers when performing mems
work or household duties. Sane peo-
pie of both sexes will welcome the
adoption of any garment that will aid
and make life less irksome. A few
senseless prudes will of course be
Mortified. If this war lasts for a year
or two longer-and wise men declare
it will-then as in Europe women all
over this country will be performing
the tasks of men gone to the front
and wear overalls. The donning of
military, and other styles
S now fashionable fad, and fashion
las it's devotees here in camp among |
'ur mattresses and other lady en-
,loyees. Our girls in trousers are |
Inevitable. 1t must come. But we can
ardly become reconciled to the
hought of putting blinders on some of
ur old soldiers who make a daily
ractice of mess-hali gazing an hour
efore meal time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26
VALE HAMPTON HOME !!

Through the courtesy of the Board
of Managers, the Branch Soldiers
Home at Hampton Va, will be turned
over to the War Department as a
base hospital for invalided soldiers
from the battle fronts of Europe.
Under the organic act, giving absolute
control over the National Homes to
the Board of Managers and their sue
cessors, this procedure in first ask
ing the Board to grant the request
was necessary, and the old Ben But
Ter Home after short time will be
known no more as a Branch.
The quartermaster's stores and
other property not nailed down will
be distributed on request to other
Branch Homes and to the general de-
pot at Dayton.
The Board of Managers issued an
order yesterday publishing the fact
that no transfers will hereafter be
issued to the Hampton Home, After
awhile the veterans there able to
travel will be furnished transporta-
ton to other Branches, possibly many
of them will be sent here. In this
we would like to pick our
but the fates are against us.
An erroneous publication in local
paper that the Mountain Branch was
also selected as a Hospital unit by
the War Department was circulated
around. There's no truth in the rumor
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26
A GENTLE KICK

The Government has expended 49,
100000 in establishing a Home and
identifying grounds for the comfort of
its patriotic soldiers primarily; our
boulevards are used by Johnson Citv-
lans and bucolics from Jonesboro
and other suburbs, who wend their
rubber-tiresome way ere the sun
doeth set along our shady lanes. And
IN our woodland dells mid emerald
green, gratuitously used as parh
are lovers and others whose evenings
are blightly passed. Our library is
VISITED by ladies and gentlemen of tho
nome for edification and intellectual
enlargement. Our hospital buildings
are occupied by sick heroes. WHARF .
quiet zone and ozone are of utn,oa+
'"nce' Dut-a chemical manu-
iaclurlng company has in oneration
I'VE factories opposite tbo
~, ,anu a fertilizer factory contam
piated) the several smoke stackg 40
'en'iiacors of which, when tho wind
oiows from the East, pour ont and
walt noxious and deleterious f,,n,os
over tne grounds where sensitive
hoses-both wiped and flowino .ro
wont to smell. In time unless check
cd the smoke will foul this well-snrino
OF delight and impart aperient anal
lty to its pure air. We are informed
mat the Normal College, situated ON
me other side of these factories com
pam OF the nuisance; also residents
VINO reside near the stream of water
'unning through the town have pro-
ested against the fumes arising there
rom discharged into it from the Chem !
cal Plant. Johnson City officials
mould take action which would in
ONE measure enable us to continue :
remain perpendicular. u
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26
OLD ENOUGH TO VOTE

John w. Osborne now a member Of
the Mountain Branch, is the Oldest
veteran in the National Home with
one exception. He was born in July.
1916 and arrived at the local Branch
yesterday carrying his 1O1 years as
lightly as many heroes of 20. He is
a veteran of the Mexican and Civil
Wars, and was member of the DAN
vile Home three years ago. At times
he can be heard warbling his favorite
song:
The years are certainly sliding by an
my thatch is getting thin,
Now l like to sit and chew the rag
about the outfits was in.
And when I'm finally mustered out"
st. Peter will blightly say,
He was a good old sport and lived
till Judgment Day."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26
ROW AND HOTEL

| Colonel Smith ono nf tho hood r,,,,
Thofs who ever managed a Branch,
enjoying good health for one of
Is years, He is as regular in at
ending to his manifold duties as a
lock. More power to him!
AuJu'"ii' Deaoerlck' accompanied
- ms Oio'iei' rrallk' Oh Houston
' - '""isi"e iounu the circle
va "'i' '''JoiiiiiS COUNTIES
VI Wy -hood udyS
'n' siee'ins friends
" =
Maj. Lyle visited Morristown Tues
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
Ior any ease or Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for The past thirty
hve years. and has become known as tho
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces, expellng the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis-
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you will see 4
great Improvement In your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi
cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY IL CO, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists TIC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26
STIFF, SORE MUSCLES RELIEVED

Cramped muscles or soreness fol-
lowing a cold or case of grippe are
eased and relieved by implication
Of Sloan's Liniment. Does not stain
he skin or clog the pores like mussy
ointments or plasters and penetratcs
quickly without rubbing. Timber up
your muscles after exercise, drive out
the pains and aches of rhumatism.
neuralgia, lumbago, strains. sprains
and bruises with Sloan's Imminent.
Get bottle today. Al all Druggists
25c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26
.BARRACK TALES
Personll and Impersonal.

Next Thursday. ladies and gentlemen
whose names are on the extra duty
payroll will receive about $11 900 in
gold. This amount is the average paid
out by Maj. Lyle monthly. and about
all of it is spent in Johnson City.
Payday each month is the only one
on which the workers whistle merrily
or Groom a joyous song, then for the
rest of the month continue the grind.
Capt. Siskron, guide, philosopher
and friend to all of his Company c.,
formerly one of the best known rail-
road officials of the southwest will
probably go to the Boston encamp-
ment and while there visit other towns
in Massachusetts-his native State.
Charley Neyin, now sergeant of Co.
A, for years boss painter of the Camp,
when asked why he changed jobs said:
Il do not believe that a bald-headed
man can stand on stepladder and
paint a ceiling with leaky brush and
at the same time sing a hymn"
Rambling soldiers who have sam
pied food and drink in ten Branches.
say without mental reservation and
with crossed hands over their bay
windows, that the bread and especially !
the milk furnished daily at the gener-
al mess is of the very best they have
ever enjoyed. Only one dissenting
opinion was heard, expressed by a
good old Turk, Jack Donahue, who
whispered to us that milk is hard to
fact is hard to consume jul
1t is very uneven, greasy
and typhoid-producing stuff. l would
as soon think of drinking a glass of
as tub of milk"
We have sneaking suspicion that
rom the action of the War Dept, and
he B. of NJ. this week, our prophesy
n last issue in re the Home and
nvalidated soldiers of the present
var will be fulfilled.
Admiral Hart. of the flag ship A
ill leave on furlough August l, to
ttend Boston reunion and visit his !.
Id home in Massachusetts.
Jimmy Green says that if he was
IN years younger he would take
oupie of Irish helpers and a wheel ',
arrow of bricks and clean up Ger "
any. o
Bob Meredith, overseer of the laun- ''
y VIII not go fishing for ? wears
ei'iy ne went to the creek for dl
sca'orial sport, and while en- route fe
Keu a colored man If it was legal al
catch fish. He was told "yas. sab
youse cam He caught 7 little
lners and in z hours paid 81 fine ba
: doing so out of season.
Inc fleld agent of the Pension Blu ro
III was in the Camp today and or e.,
red a number of TBS. to Bristol ~,
examination
no
Namesakes of illustrious men are
ntiful in the colored veteran sec
OF Co. B. They are Geo, Wash
ton, three Jacksons, Thomas Jeffer. on
, General Lee, W. Hampton. A. gre
nson, Jos. Cannon and others. get
***a
ON Christy of the Quartermaster's the
'e likes a joke now and then. but can
Id not see the point when Sargent spr
ed MIN one. MOO
one
m Mast, our esteemed old time
friend, is spacing out life's "
,e" in Co. F, and enjoying good affe
'n' goo,
Stat
AIRY Hobbs, major-domo of C vice
pany. is there with orders and of +
ling smile all the time. volu
$500 enol
mes Penn, formerly known as the nj
We digger" is on the T.B. list. the (
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26

WANTED FOR U. s. ARMY: Able
bodied, unmarried men under 40; cit
liens of the United States, of good
character and temperate habits, who
can speak the English language. For
information apply to Recruiting Of
ficer, Sedwick Bldg, Cor. Market st.
and Union Ave-, Knoxville; 20 East
9Th ST., Chattanooga; 122 Buffalo St,
Johnson City; sol Roam ST., Harri-
man; p o. Bldg, Jellico and Overton
Bldg, Cumberland Gap, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26
WANTS SIGNATURES

! In today's mail we find the follow.
ing; evidently sent in by Reformer
Editor Sol. Home Comet:
Publish the following Bill which 7
intend to have my Senator introduce
in Congress:
"A bill to forbid the manufacture
Axportation, importation, purchase
borrowing, lending, stealing, drinking
smelling, or possession by conquest
inheritance ETC., in the Barracks of
each and every deleterious beverage
known to the inhabitants except
water.
All those who, favor said bill are
invited to attend meeting to be
held at Tammany park Saturday
the 2Sth, Z p. m. NUT WARD.
Paddy Burke Ia non, +hn ,.i4,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26

The new arrivals this week are:
L. ]. Allison, A. j. Beard John Dona-
hue. W. P. Hall B. oliphant, Henry
Ray, II. Robinson, w. H. scriven,
Richard Higgins, Frank Mckay.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26

*Flag Station.
Nos / 2, 3, and daily.
Nos and daily, except Sunday
Nos and paror
NoTE) Connection is made shus Mills with Line for
Blowing Rock, i, C.-~distance seven miles ~ -
GBo. W. HARDIN, Vice Pres supt
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26

The more some people tell us the
less we know.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26

The BLACK bottle" has not been in
evidence for week-no deaths.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26

Life is full of checks and many Of
them are forgeries.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26

The man with the alcohol nose is
true to his colors.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26

Paddy Burke is now the plumbers
helper--and good one.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26

War Department advices are to the
effect that surgeons who have made
good in the employ of the United
States will be Communicated for SER.
vices in France. Assistant surgeons
of the Branches have been asked to
volunteer. Some members are mean
enough to say that they are willing
a number of them should practice at
he front and not in the rear.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-26

James Penn, formerly known as the
grave digger" is on the T.B. list.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-08
GIRLS, IT'S YOUR
STEP THAT ATTRACTS
Says Women Pay Too Much Heed &c
Their Faces Instead of
Their COrns.

Watch your step! A brisk, lively
step is what charms more than a
lovely skin, but your high heels have
caused corns and you limp a little
That's bad girls, and you know it
Corns destroy beauty and grace, be-
sides corns arc very easy to remove
Rid your feet of every corn by ask
ing at any drug store for a quarter
of an ounce of freezone. This will
cost little but is sufficient to remove
every hard or soft corn or callus from
ones feet.
A few drops applied directly upon
tender, touchy corn relieves the
soreness and soon the entire com
root and all, lifts right out without
pain. Il
This freezone is a gummy sub
stance which dries instantly and sim
ply shrivels up the corn without b,
flaming or even irritating tne n
rounding skin.
Women must keep in mind that
cornless feet create youthful ster
which enhances her attractiveness.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-08

The killing by the Germans of three
American soldiers, the wounding Of
five and the capture of dozen others
was an incident which. regrcttable as
1t is, has its consolatory side. The
Americans undoubtedly fought gal
antly, so much the casualty list
prove. The Germans have displayed
an intense desire to capture Ameri-
cans. they have even offered rewards
for them, and they have advertised
what, by comparison with the events
of the war, is trife as though it
were victory. 1t is certain that for
many days they had been doing their
utmost to make an impression on the
lines held by the Americans and they
have magnifcd an incident of minute
Importance, so far as the great con-
fiict is concerned, into a mighty deed.
1t may be taken for granted that it
will cost the German government 500
iron crosses at least. A handsomer
compliment to the Americans could
hardly have been paid than the
sending from Berlin of the great news
that dozen Americans had been
made prisoners.
Anyway, there will be no more de-
mails by the Germans of the presence
of the Americans. The German arm
les and the German people know at
last that the Americans are in the
fighting and these noble boys in the
sacrifice of their lives and liberties
have informed the Germans that
they are there" That is a good
thing for the Germans to know-and
they will know it better as the DAYS
and weeks pass.
Meantime, Americans already had
captured Germans.-The State.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-11-08
Resolutions of Respect.
Passed by Hines Lodge No. 92, X. of
r, LOckhart, S. c.

Whereas, The Great and Supreme
Ruler of the universe has in his in
finite wisdom removed from among
us one of our worthy and esteemed
members, Bro. Ira McCluney; and
Whereas, the long and intimate re-
lation held with him in the faithful
discharge of his duties in this lodge
makes it eminently befitting that we
record our appreciation of him;
therefore,
Resolved, That the wisdom and abil-
ity which he has exercised in the aid
of our organization by service. con-
tribution, and counsel, will be held
in grateful remembrance;
Resolved, That the sudden re-
moval of such life from among our