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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09


 deed long, heavy hair is rather hard
 to arrange in the modish fashion there is so much of it that the hair
 dresser finds difficulty in disposng of the excess quantity. Study all the
 pictures of evening hairdressings, pre- scented today, and you will see that not one of these three charming coif- lures requires long and heavy hair.
 The secret lies in the quality, not the quantity of the hair.
 To make a smart, coiffure-especial- ly an evening coiffure which is more
 or less waved and curled-the hair must be absolutely clean, with that soft, silky f1uffiness that only beauti-
 fully clean hair has. The smart ar
 rangement now is rather close to the
 head revealing it's contour yet cover ing ears and forehead. This means | soft, manageable tresses just sufficient ly waved to give the close arrange
 ment a graceful undulation and pre-
 vent any rigid lines in the silhouette
 of the head. Unless your hair is kept
 all the time in this cfean. soft condi- tion, and is waved and dressed each
 day in something the manner illns-
 trated: it will not take the lines of i the desired coiffure upon occasions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09

~ HE BEST toothbrush in the world
 A will not keep the teeth as clean
 @0 as they ought to be kept An in visible--at first-film is constantly collecting on the teeth, a clinging film that no toothbrush will remove and that presently turns to tartar if not attended to. This insidious film is what causes the, teeth to decay, for 1t holds particles of food against the tops of teeth, and in their crevices, and very shortly the food ferments and forms an acid which destroys the surface of the tooth. The more quickly acids form in your system, the faster will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09

as general style character goes, that is. Of course, there are interesting details; waistcoats and braid and but tons, and skrt-widths, and things of that sort; but suits themselves are divisible into two distinct classes: The box coat models and the belted coat models.
 Box coats are rather short and far ing ln line though they are called straight-Ilne jackets. Bell sleeves that flare decidedly at the wrist and that are set in low, wide armholes in crease the loose, harins silhouette of these smart little coats which are for alas, only the petite women. Nobody who weighs much over hundred should venture to wear a box coat, unless she is very, very tall and slen- der--of the willowy type. Belted models, on the contrary, are for every body. They are conservative and safe for all figures: and there are many more styles in helted models than in the dashing little box coat suits One of the smartest box coats of spring IS separate coat and does not be- long to a suit at all. It is made of biscuit colored duvetyn and is sleeve length. not fnger-tip length. It's front is double breasted and it is so loose that it positively sags on the figure in a loose, informal, very graceful man. ner It has a soft, drapey collar that joins the turned over coat fronts in lapels and the double breasted front has but one line of buttons giving
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09

tured is particularly attractive; a suit of the new ruff -a-nuff silk in soft cof- fee brown, with loose belted jacket opening to show a tunic waistcoat of ivory toned -kist-another new silk for spring. The waistcoat has a square neck and is really a tunic, sleeveless and in slip-on style.
 One exception to the detachable waistcoat mode is the pictured suit of green bolivia cloth with many buttons of various sizes In this jacket the Waistcoat and collar are part of the costume and are expected to stay with 1t wherever it goes. It is one of the smartest and most characteristic suits on today's page and by Easter you will see dozens and dozens of these gay little button-trimmed wastcoat suits everywhere.
 Skirts Very Narrow And SIashed
 Almost every skirt now is slashed at one side or a, the back. It has to be-or~ one could not walk in 1t at all. But the sIashed edges are gen erously lapped and no glimpse of stocking or of petticoat is threatened. 1. lndeed stockings are not supposed to be. seen any more, All ,theynew skirts come well below the boot-top and the smartest suits have, skirts to the ankle. This does not mean, however. that boots are to be any less attractive. The spring footwear is more beguiling than ever, and among the new street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09

pictures--is more becominl tight, crisp marcel; but you to insist on the loose waveJ to. it, for the average hairdr| love. to crinkle the hair up } hard looking little undulati( have the hair waved the d the-day of your important q gagement-not the same dal second day the waves are al CT and more natural lookiIi just themselves better to ! arrangement. Some womel chiffon scarf lightly over ' or an old face veil, when goi ito keep the waves fromS( out during sleep.
 Two of the pictures show11 rangement of the hair, the
 made into soft puffs on
 While the waves at the iron loosely over forehead and
 other picture shows the h around the head, reveali1 tour; the ends are tucked oV at the back, and make tn ton of the coiffure which, elongated at the crown. hair is twisted high and nl coil or knot on the crown waves at front and sides \ entirely over this knot apn( tucked in, and a few shelN pins hold the coiffure in pI pins are evident in all tS cultures; they help to hold against the head and give
 silhouette to the hairdress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09

though some hair is so oily and so prone to cling in heavy, dank locks against the head that it must be
 washed once a week. If your hair is straight and unruly it will pay you to have if marcelled or waved once in week or ten days. The wave put in by a good hairdresser will last a long time in winter when the head does not perspire and when it is not so apt to be exposed to- sea fogs and evening dews as in summer time. A very loose wave-like the wave in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09
ThaWing Weather Dan
 QcfOuS

~ HE worst sort of weather for
 people who take cold easily IS
 - thawing weather. Not only is melting snow and slush full of germs which attack throat and nostrils, but a specially penetrating dampness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09
Silk Sport Suits Very Popular


terms are offered for blouses and the blouse is cut with kimono sleeves, to show off the pattern of the square.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09

KA 0 YOU mind taking off your hat,
 EA at the theatre or anywhere else
 H in public? Or do you feel that D you Took so much better with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09
Suit of Coffee ',
 Golored Ruff f-A-E
 the Populap New 2

seems to arise from melti1 a dampness that prodv *!s more quickly than the sevq weather. Now that really sh! bers are obtainable for w narrow and pointed footwear no excuse for the woman not health who goes out on a dam day with the soles of her boS tected. And it is wiser, on sN to wear the costume that haH wool-woven skirt, rather tha1 silk frock over an equally lig| silk petticoat. Bundling up with furs will not save yol disagreeable cold, if you inS ing out on melting, slushy i thin-soled pumps and silk instead of street boots prQI rubbers. There is a new rul which is a dainty affair, l3 ugly strap across the inst used to make, sandal ruhbers1 on the foot. The rubber cli1 sole of the shoe and slei passes around the heel, hd rubber on. Over a shoe in color these tips" are all | ible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09

Heat SpY0lrs Gheck in BOX Coat Eff feet withPiped Ed6ee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09

IfWaisfcoafsAr Trimming Every Suit Is Trimmed Blue Serge Still Remains inc Favorife for a Spring Suit-Choose Between a Beifed or a Box Coat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-09

TTH HEN you say box coats and
 A H peued coats, you have said
 N "A # all there is to be said about '" spring tailormades. As far
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12
NEED NOT FIT NEW RINGS
Comparatively Easy Matter of Over
coming Spark Plug FouIing From
Oil Which Leaks Through.

When an engine starts to pump oil
and the spark plugs become fouled, it
Is not always the best and cheapest
plan to fit new rings. A good method
TO overcome spark plug fouling from
the oil which leaks through and one
that does not require the fitting of new
rings is given herewith.
The piston is taken out and centered
up In the chuck of lathe, and
groove is cut in the skirt of the PTS
ton. Then eight or ten holes are
drilled at equal spaces around the pc
riphery Of the piston. These holes are
drilled at the top of the groove and at
al angle so they point upward ana in
ward. This groove will serve as a
wiper Of the excessive oil and the
holes will drain the groove and, be-
cause Of their direction. will tend 10
lubriCate the wrist-pin and the rod.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12

| while the heavy traffic was kept NOV
| ing.
The extensive use of motortrucks
for transportation during war time has
emphasized the possibilities of we'll
| built roads as means of marketing
| farm and other products. Solving road
problems when there was a constant
procession of heavily loaded trucks
travelling over them has been a great
lesson to road officials, which will be
put to good use in peace times.
The federal aid road-bulding pro-
gram for this year is the most stu
pendous in the history of the world.
The expenditures for road construction
for the year are likely to reach $500
100000 Plans have been made for the
construction of continuous highway
systems, the states through which the
highways are to pass cooperating with
each other as never before. Improved
roads will not terminate at state lines,
but will run from one large marketing
center to another.
Free Trucks, Added Appropriations
More than $45,000.000 worth of mo-
tortrucks, to be used in road construc-
ton work, will be distributed by the
secretary of agriculture through the
bureau of public roads to the state
highway departments. These trucks,
about 10000 in number, have been de-
clared surplus by the war department,
and all that the states must do TO ac-
quire them is to pay the loading and
freight charges. The trucks range in
capacity from two to five tons, II 900
Of them are new, and all are declared
to be in serviceable condition. They
will be apportioned to the states only
upon request of the state highway de-
partments on the basis of request re-
ceived from the respective states with
the app0rtiOnment provided in the fed
eral aid law approved in 1916 The
requirements of the law are such that
none Of the trucks will be distributed
to counties or individuals.
Further interest in the nationwide
need for good roads Is shown by the
fact that shortly before the last SEES
sion of congress adjourned that body
made an extra appropriation of $780,
100000 in the post Office appropriation
bill to meet the federal part of the
road-bullding program. This Is the
largest appropriation ever made by any
government for similar purpose, say
road officials Of the department of ag-
riculture.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12

The man who never gets out Of
sight of the tall buildings, as well as
the man who has yet to see city sky
scraper, should be booster for better
roads. Highways are used in trans
porting practically every article Of
food at some stage in its journey to
the consumers table. Bad roads add
to the cost of transportation, but good
roads cut marketing cost.
From the time when farm products
were first hauled in wagons 70 markets
there has been an interest in better
roads as means of reducing the cost
of transportation, but improved high
ways mean more now because of the
extensive use of motortrucks in haul
ing products from the farm to the
railroad station or direct to the city
markets. Trucks are not only replac-
ing horse transportation but in many
cases they are experimenting and even
doing the work Of railroads. In fact,
motor trucks offer a solution of mod
ern transportation problems, but roads
built only'for horse-drawn vehicles or
light automobiles will break down I'M
der heavy motor traffic
Maintenance of thousands of miles
of roads so that the enormous govern
ment and commercial truck traffic of
the past two years could move has
taxed the abilities and called forth
every energy and plan on the part Of
highway officials. In many states Off
Gals found themselves without suffi-
cient funds to handle properly the re-
pair and rebuilding work necessary.
Nearly all of them had to struggle I'M
der the handicap Of an insufficient la
Dor supply, and all had to meet the
increased cost Of labor and material.
War Lessons Aid in Peace.
Only a few states were unaffected
by the restrictions on the supply and
transportation of materials which had
10 be brought from distance. None
escaped the difficulties which followed
the great and rapid increase in traffic
at this country's entrance into the
war. From New England to the Pa
cihc coast new demands We're made
upon the highways, and unusual con-
ditions developed everywhere in main
tenance and construction. In several
states high type roads, which had orig
lnally been constructed without suffi-
Client foundation to meet the new de-
mands, had to be rebuilt, and part of
this construction work was carried on
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12
GARFORD
Motor
Trucks
For Every Purpose Are Famed the
World Over
1 GARFORD EQUALS 80 HORSES

Power? Ask any Garford owner!
II required the united and streLu-
GUS efforts of SO horses to even
bulge the tremendous steel giTder
1876 feet and inches long and
weighing 6S tons. This proved too
expensive
Then the powerful Garford was
put on the job and moved it--easily.
And saved $1,000 on each girder.
Power and plenty of it, is in every
size of Garford truck. That's why
you find the Garford predominatiYg
in SO many lines of industry where
excess power and endurance are
vital.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12
OIL AND TIRES

OIL and gasoline are deadly
enemies to automobile tires. If
you don't believe it, take a rub
Der band and immense it in gas
oline. Watch it swell-grow
before your eyes. Then, after
allowing it to soak for short
time, just stretch that rubber
no life or vitality left.
Gasoline has a similar effect
on automobile tires. seas" eats
a weak spot into the tread or
sidewall and starts deteriora-
ton. Oil and grease have the
same effect.
Great care should be exer-
cised in the use of oil around
garage. Oil or gasoline should
not be allowed on the floors.
Spare tires should always be
protected by cover.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12

the other tests the wheels to insure
even braklng power One may very
easily and successfully adjust the
brakes with the use of a jack, as
shown in the illustration. The Jack
A, with Il block, Il, to protect the seat
is paced between the seat and the
brake pedal c. The jack is applied 70
the desired pressure on the brake
pedal and the proper adjustments
made.-Koerner Rombauer, Prescott,
Ariz., in Popular Science Monthly,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12
Engine Going Dead on Mountain
Side Permits Automobile to
Slide Backwards.
INVENTION OF OREGON MAN
Sharp, Tooth-Like Points Dig Into
Ground and Hold Car in Place Un-
til Engine Can Be Started
Aeain-Danger Eliminated.

Many deaths have occurred in noun
tain touring due to the engine going
dead while on steep grade because
of the drivers attempt to go up in a
higher gear than he should. When
the engine stops, the car slides back
wards and in many cases goes over
the edge of the road if the brakes are
not in the best possible condition and
the driver does not apply them with
out losing his head.
Built along lines very similar to the
harrow used by farmers and drawn
over plowed land to level 1t and break
the clods, the novel brake device
shown in the accompanying illustra-
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12

The Tooth-Like Points of the Harrow
Brake Dig Into the Ground and
Hold the Car in Place Until the En-
CINE Can Be Started Again.
biles used In mountain touring from
running backwards down steep roads
should anything go wrong with the
regular brakes.
1t is the invention of George Stick
ney of Oregon. 1t consists of har-
row-like frame suspended from
crosswise shaft pivoted to the chassis
frame directly back of the engine and
lowered into contact with the road by
means of system Of levers controlled
byca hand lever and notched quad
rant In the drivers cab The sharp,
tooth-like points of the harrow dig in
to the ground and hold the car In
place until the engine can be started
again and the clutch thrown in. They
also serve to hold the car until 1t gets
under way. This eliminates the dan
ger OF starting under the same condi-
ton without the device, in which case
the conventional brakes must be re-
leased before the clutch is thrown in.
This might allow the car to gain suffi-
Gent backward momentum to prevent
the engine from starting and permit
the ear to drop off the road If the
brakes cannot hold it.-Popular Sci
ence Monthly.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12
VERY INGENIOUS TOOL RACK
May Be Made by Boring Number of
Holes In a Board and Then Driv-
ing in Ciothespins.

A very ingenious tool rack for fat
tools may be made by boring number
of holes in board, each hole being
just large enough to take the head 0f
u clothespin. Clothespins are then
driven into the holes and the cleft
ends are used to receive the tools. The
pins may be made secure by a small
wire nail driven through their heads
and into the board.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12
Finding Trouble.

A great many car owners in search
ing for trouble create more than they
find. BY that is meant that indiscrim-
mate changing of adjustments usual
ly gets the operator further away
from the real cause of the trouble
The best piece Of advice that can be
offered the owner is first to be sure
what the trouble is and then start to
rectify it.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12
KEEPS FOOT BRAKE ADJUSTED
BY the Use of This Device One Man
May Easily and Successfully
Do Work.

Many automobile owners neglect
the close adjustment of foot brakes,
causing needless expense and possible
danger. The principal reason FOR
such neglect is that it usually takes
two men to adjust the brakes success
fully. One presses the pedal, while
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12
M0ToRTRUCkS ON HIGHWAYS
Prospective Operator Should commu-
nicate With Service Commission
as to Restrictions.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture;
The prospective motortruck opera
tor should communicate with the pub
lie service commission or such other
body as may have jurisdiction over
the operation of trucks In his terri
tory and inform himself in advance as
to legal restrictions covering the op-
Grafton Of trucks on the highways.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12
oIIina out.of.WaN Holes.

Frequently it is desired TO use an or
binary oil filler can with metal spout
in filling some out-of-the-way oil hole
By slipping a piece of rubber hose
over the end of the spout almost any
location can be reached.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12
10 clean Battery rermInals

A strong solution of washing soda
is the best agent for cleaning battery
terminals that have become corroied.
After driving the terminals should he
coated with vaseline.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12
Shift Cross Links

1t is very good plan TO shift the
cross links of the tire chains from
time to time. That is, move them so
that they do not depend on the same
link of the main chain all the time.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-09-12
carriaae Of Farm prod,,e.s

The motor truck as a medium for the
carriage of farm products is now as
Stunning "A permanent place in the gen
eral scheme of transportation.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-08-21
To Get a Prompt Reply From The
Bureau of War Risk Insurance

Whenever you write letter to the
Bureau for advice or information, be
sure to give the following full infor-
nation:
/. Full name (including first, mid
die, and last name).
2. Address; City or town; street
and number; county; state; R. F. d.
Route number, (if any.
3. Rank at the time of applying
for insurance.
a. Name of army or navy organi-
zation at the time of applying for in
surance.
5. Serial number (if in the army
6. The number of my Government
Insurance Certificate (if known.
7. Amount of war risk insurance
the man intends to keep.
8. Amount to be paid to each ben
eficiary.
9. Whether the writer knows how
his premium stands.
10. If writing about compensation
give compensation number, if known,
or if in writing about allotment al
lowance, give allotment number, if
known, in addition to information
called for above.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-08-21

Earl Underhill didn't get into the
big scrap until late, in fact, it was
just about all over before his train
ing at Great Lakes was completed
and he was assigned to active duty.
But he made such doggone good
looking sailor, when he was all dress
ed up in his Navy togs, that Uncle
Sam wouldn't let him go until he had
shown him off little and so he was
sent across the ocean several times,
so them fellers over there could see
the kind of sailor we raise in Clio,
and arrived home only last Friday.
He says they have some rare old junk
lying around in Urup, Orup and
Irup, but when it comes to real, mod
ern architecture they hain't got
nothin' in the same class with moth
er's homemade pies.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-08-21
RoTTIERs SCHOOL REUNION

The third annual reunion of the
teachers and pupils Of Webster or
Rottiers school will be held on the
school grounds in Birch Run town.
ship on Thursday, August %. This
district was organized in 1852 and
most pleasant and interesting re-
union is anticipated. 1t will take the
form of basket picnic and every
body, teachers, pupils and friends,
are invited to come, bring baskets
and enjoy the day. There will be
short program in the afternoon.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-08-21
THETFoRD CENTER

Several from here attended the
Chautauqua at Clio last week.
Merle Ridley and wife spent the
week end in Flint, the guests of John
Watson and wife.
VIM. Harrison and wife and Joe
Harrison spent Sunday at the home
Of their grandmother.
Joe Gerwolds and family, of Col.
umbiaville, spent Sunday with Joe
Cummings and wife.
Mrs. Louis Fuller, Of Clio, and
Mrs. Frank Tyrell, of Bancroft, visit
ed Mrs. Inez Geiger, Friday.
Little Frances Ridley and Eliza
beth Harrison spent the week end
with their great-grandparents.
Mrs. Jack Armstrong and daugh-
ter, and Elizabeth Patterson, Of Pom
tiac, spent several days last week
with their cousin, Mrs. Inez Geiger,
and family.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-08-21
MICHIGAN RY. ENJOINED

Many people of this vicinity, es-
pecially those who are employed in
Flint, have been greatly interested in
the raise in passenger tariffs on the
Michigan Ry. which resulted in rails
ing the fare to Flint from zoe to
soc. This, of course, was a violation
on the company's part of its fran
chise agreement with Vienna town
ship, but inasmuch as the electric
lines of the state were taken under
the general railroad laws. the COM
panes operating them have evidently
considered themselves absolved from
such agreements However, Attor-
ney General Alex. J. Groesbeck has
started suit to compel the electric
lines to resume their former tariffs
and the matter will be heard in the
Ingham circuit court tomorrow (Fri-
day. morning.