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The Washington herald., 1919-04-27

the connections-are clean. You
can scrape these and get rid of
the sulphate deposit that stops
free flow of current.
You can clean the inside of the
battery terminals with a round
file-and then draw the connec-
tons tight.
Then there is ground wire
that connects the battery to the
frame of the car. You can keep
this clean and the connection
tight.
You can be sure that none of
the solution from the battery is
spilled over the top, forming a
short circuit.
I once knew a man who fused
half day trying to get his car
started and found few drops of
water had so struck as to cause a
short circuit and rob him of cur
rent.
But if the motor trvns snappily
when you press the button and the
engine won't crank, the trouble is
probably a broken spring or a
roller clutch in the starter.
Ii the starter turns the engine
over but she still don't get under
way, look to the gasoline feed and
the ignition.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-27
DOUGHBOY DENIES
HIS DEATH NOTICE

That the Goodyear Tire and Rubber
company's factory house organ, the
Wingfoot Clan. has been reaching for
ner Goodyear employees, now with our
army Of occupation in Germany, IL IN
dicated in a letter just received from
a soldier in the region of Coblenz.
In the casualty lists this doughboy
was reported killed In action, the first
news OF which came to him, when he
read his name in the honor roll con-
taff1ed in his factory paper.
He writes to emphatically deny hay-
ing gone West and states that he
y eagerly looking forward to resum-
ing his former duties back at the
factory
The Washington herald., 1919-04-27
FIRST. MINUTES
WIN PURCHASER
Liberty Demonstration Find
Good Impressions Stimu-
late Sales,

"a surpfising fact about the selling
or Liberty cars" says e q. Helger-
son, OF the Liberty Motor Car Com
Rany. 'is that so many sales are
closed in the first fifteen minutes OF
demonstration
"A FIRST ride IN the Liberty is al
ways accompanied BY remarks about
its ease Of handling. the convenience
OF its controls and its riding and driv-
ing difference. Z
There are very definite reasons for
this difference. The Liberty origi-
mated from the desire to build . car
that would be more nearly like the
car that the average owner would
build for himself IL IL were possible for
him to construct his own automobile.
ally be his frst requirement, Liberty
cars were made thoroughly good They
we're made easy to drive, comfortable
70 ride In and easy to maintain
The average owner drives his own
car He must sit IN q certain position.
must operate certain controls in driv-
ing. and do certain things in order to
keep his car in good operating condi-
ton. The Liberty designers were
serupulously exact in fitting the slope
ahd width OF seats to AFFORD the ut
most comfort. They were Just as ex-
acting in determining the angle OF
the steering wheel. and the position OF
levers. 30 that the drivers convenience
would be assured. And the care nec-
essary TO insure maintenance OF the
ears running condition was reduced
to an absolute minimum through the
simplifying Of construction and the
fixing OF such a high standard OF
s,aality as to do away with the need
for frequent attention.
These precautions have resulted
most notably in a riding and driving
difference which Is the most frequent
ly commented on quality of Liberty
cars. and one most appreciated by
Liberty owners It Is the quality most
certain to attract one who Is unac-
qdainted with the Liberty. because of
the positive rarity OF this exceptional
riding and driving enjoyment. Its
radical difference and unusual charm
usually lead to quick appreciation and
another sale"
The Washington herald., 1919-04-27
Some Things About the Car
Told in the Simplest Way
By OTTO KRANK.
The Self-Starter.

Don't imagine because you have
an automobile with self-starter
that you can stand on the button
and thereby make it 60.
Sometimes you've got to ger out
and turn her over by hand, much
as it lowers your dignity and dis
commodes your back to do II.
But your starting motor will give
you as little occasion for concern
as anything about your car II you
keep your battery UP and the con-
nections tight, and don't forget a
few drops of oil now and then
placed according to the directions
on your oil chart.
Next time Ill give you a few
pointers on the battery and gen.
orator, but today just a general
once over.
The starting motor draws heav-
lily on the battery every time you
press the button. There are a
dozen different types of start
ers, each constructed differently,
but in each the juice from the
battery throws the starter into
gear with the fly wheel of the en-
gine and turns it over just as you
do when you crank.
1t takes a lot of juice from the
battery to do that, so when you
keep trying and trying with the
weather cold or the car long out
of use, you rapidly weaken it to
a point where a service station
must recharge it.
If the starter cranks the engine
very slowly it's most likely the
battery needs charging. II may
be due to loose brushes in the
motor or a poor contact. You
may find it in the switch. Most
people will leave it to a repair
man if the trouble isn't in the
battery.
There are few points any one
can watch. Be sure that the ends
of the heavy cables to the battery
The Washington herald., 1919-04-27
AMERICAN TIRES
4 POPULAR ABROAD

American tires are keepin step
IN popularity in foreign lands with
American automobiles Last year the
United States Tire Company sent Its
product to forty countries scattered
throughout the world The removal
Of shipping restrictions is expected
to result in adding twenty-five or
thirty countries to the list during the
current year.
A few days ago an Iceland automo-
bile dealer paid a visit to the New
York office OF the United States Tire
Company and ordered full tire equip
ment for fifty cars. He said that this
brand Of tire was regarded as the
quality brand" in his country.
Turning to the southern hemisphere,
il is noted that a recent issue OF la
Nacion." the leading newspaper of
Santiago. Chill, carried a half-page
article telling Of the wonderful per-
a test run of 1859 kilometers over the
mountain roads of that country.
At the conclusion of the run the
driver remarked, Il must mention
that during the entire run from
Concepclon to Coquimbo-a distance
, OF about 100 miles-we had only one
spuncture The tires were United
States Royal Cords and we think II
our duty to speak OF their quality"
While this approval for the popular
American tire Is being given in the
Far South and distant North, un-
usual testimonials are given from the
tropics. where long tire life Is gener-
ally regarded as impossible because
of high temperatures. One United
States tire in Manila has already
given $500 miles on a heavy garage
car. Another went 1920 miles with
out being taken OF the wheel A
Royal Cord gave 141O0 miles under
most severe conditions OF road and
weather. The largest transportation
company in the Philippines states
that 1850 miles is the average mileage
with United States fabric tires.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-27
MOTORISTS SEEK
CAR WITH SNAP

What I want most in q car Is
snap. I'm not particular whether
IL will attain a speed Of forty miles
an hour or eighty. as long as it re-
sponds readily in an emergency"
This assertion. made by q man
who has had ten years experience
in owning and driving his own car
expresses the sentiment OF a vast
number OF present-day motorists.
declares ]. w. Trew. OF the Trew
Motor Company. local distributor of
the Peerless Two-Power Range
Eight.
Borrowing an army expression" :"
he continued, the buying public to-
day is looking for a motor car that
will snap into it,. 1t is looking for
that stored-up power which will
carry the car out and away In the
congested trafic OF the city or will
pass the other car on the road"
This Characteristic in the Peer
less Two-Power Range Eight has
won for it widespread recognition in
the motor world.
The loading range suffices for or
dinary driving. combining utility and
economy to a maximum degree. 1t
IS adequate for all speeds up to forty
hve miles an hour. Under its con-
troll the car responds without hesi-
fancy in the emergencies within that
limit.
The sporting range represents max
imum power. speed and acceleration.
On the straight-away or in negotist-
ing hill 1t demonstrates its prof.
ciency-its ability to meet extreme
driving demands.
With this dual power a motorist
not only Is assured snap or get
away. but a wealth of power and
greater speed than even the most
radical desire.
The Peerless Two-Power Ranger is
daily demonstrating its ability in an
increasing number Of ways. with
high standards in both material and
workmanship maintained throuRhout
the car 1t Is proving itself capable
of performances which even its buiId-
ers have not hoped for"
The Washington herald., 1919-04-27

around corners. The strain thus set
up in your tires Il terrific.
Don't run on fiat tire. Better run
on the rim If only for a short dis
tance.
Don't let oil, grease or gasoline
remain on your tires. They. all de-
stroy rubber. Wash only with pure
cold water and q little soap.
Don't keep a spare tire out of use
too long. Change over occasionally.
A tire lasts better in use than ex-
posed to the sun and rain on the
running board or suspended at. the
rear.
Don't let your rims get rusty. Com
mon stove polish will keep them In
good condition."
The Washington herald., 1919-04-27
Self 0ilins Bushing
Made By Drilling

1t 10 comparatively easy to make a
bushing for the spring
bolt by drilling. say eight holes. Zach
three-sixteenths OF an inch In dian,e-
ter through q new bronze bushins.
These holes are packed with graphite
when the bushing Ia in place. BY re-
movine the spring bolt every six
months and repacking the bushing
with graphite, a nearly self-sufYicing
bushlng. as far as fabrication goes,
will result
The Washington herald., 1919-04-27

An1 the weeks too short and the ysars
pAss too Quickly for any Of that portes
stun around here. Begoneis
''Yes-sir-ree. he Ii some boss. and
be doesn't sit In that big private once
over there In the corner. either. bur
he b right here with me every minute
Of the day.
MY real boss is me, myself. L
And your real boss b you. yourself.
YOU
The Washington herald., 1919-04-27

The following points are of vital interest to
the people of this nation, and will be discussed
in greater detail in separate advertisements
appearing in this paper at intervals until the
start of the Victory Liberty Loan:
l. This nation-your country and mine-owes
approximately $lO,00o,O 100000 in unpaid war
bils-for Victory that we are now enjoying.
N g. The nation must pay this debt-if it is to
continue to exist as a nation among the
N nations of the world.
" 3. There are only two ways that the nafnm can
VI secure the money-by bonds and by taxes.
4. Taxes are already high and yet insufficient
M to meet our outstanding war obligations
5. Therefore bonds must be sold.
] 6. Again, there are only two ways that several
billions of dollars of bonds can be sold-to *
the banks or to the people
7. If they are placed with the banks, industry,
commerce, your business will suffer The
m banks would be unable to purchase several
M billion dollars of Liberty Bonds and con-
tinue to loan money in sufficient quantities
N and at fair rate to the business man. You
M cannot have your pudding and eat it, too
IN 8. 1t is, therefore, your business and my bust
M ness to prepare for the Victory Liberty Loan,
III that we may then invest as largely as each
N of us individually c.1-for Americas welfare
IA and for our own.
/ This Space Contributed By
( Combs Motor Co. :
Distributors
National and Chalmers
Motor (are
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01
PRESCRIBE EXERCISE
FOR THE WOUNDED
tPLAY-THERAPY" IDEA is BEING
TRIED OUT IN CAMPS OF.
CENTRAL MILITARY
DEPARTMENT.

Chicago.-'I prescribe an hour Of
voliey ball for your stiff wrist this
morning." is being heard now in a
do:en of Uncle Sans camps wherein
wouaded soldiers are convalescing. Or,
it may be that the prescription is
something like this: "Boy, your knee
joints r pretty stiff and the hinges of
your hips don't work right. Suppose
you play arch ball for an hour today
and tomorrow and then prolong the
period of play a bit. This will do more
for you than anything else"
DR.. II. F. Kallenberg, chief of Y. M.
G. A. physical directors in the central
military department, with h%eadquar-
tiers in Chicago, is receiving word al
most daily that the latest method of
treating wounded men in government
hospitals in such cases as demand ex-
ercise of joints, fingers, wrists, legs "
arms, Is doing wonders for the SOL
diers. They not only are throwing off
their ailments but are taking on cheer
fitness and a new interest in life, he
declares. The treatment is "new" in
that medical men examine each case
and prescribe certain games to fit the
needs of that case. No playing at
games requiring exercise of muscles or
joints is done save under the direct su-
pervision of a medical officer, Doctor
Kallenberg asserts.
Helping Government.
physical directors Of the Y. NJ. @.
A. are helping the government in these
matters at this time," explained Doc
tor Kallenberg. II understand the ap-
plication of our theory that the playing
of certain games mend certain all
ments is being demonstrated with c
cess at various camps in the plain re-
construction Of the physical man. We
do not under-rate massage, hydro
therapy, electrotherapy or manual
therapy, but we are finding that speci-
fed exercise in play works wonders In
loosening joints and brings the man to
q normal state"
At the following camps the new
treatment of "play-therapy" is being
uSeu successfully upon uunuFeuS OF
wounded soldiers, sailors and marines:
Taylor, Dodge, Great Lakes, Fort
Sheridan, Fort Des Moines, Fort Ben
jamin Harrison, U. S. General hospital
No. 21, Denver, and plans are being
made now to establish the treatment
at Camps Funston, Sherman, Custer
and the big Ford hospital, Detroit. 1t
Is renorted that Maio1 Kelley az Camn
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01
OPINION SEEMS
EVENLY DIVIDED
Some London Newspapers Sup
port American and Others
Italian Contentious.
POST RAPS PRESIDENT
Refers to Wilson's Policy as "Wild
West Diplomacy'-Most Of the
Comment Is Cautious and
in Friendly Tone.

London, April 2S.-The London
newspapers continue to make the
peace conference crisis the paramount
topic of comment.
The support they give to President
Wilson's and Italy's views are, re-
%spectively, about evenly divided, but
with two or three exceptions opinions
are expressed cautiously and with a
manifest desire to show friendliness
for both Mr.. Wilson and Italy and to
avoid saying anything likely to hinder
the speedy restoration of harmony.
Four newspapers emphatically
champion President Wilson's view.
point, though with one exception with
cautious moderation. Two others with
equal moderation sympathize with
Italy's claim, but chiefly plead the
necessity for composing the divergent
views, lest the consequences he disas-
trous for the conference. Two others
vehemently attack the President. One
of these, the Post, refers to Mr.. Will
sons wild west diplomacy" and
says:
MT. wilson's name among. the
Allies is like that of the rich uncle,
and they have accepted his manners
out of respect for his means"
The Express the President
of "plunging the conference into a
profoundly stupid tragedy by rushing
into the arena waving the red flag,
and describes his action as "open
diplomacy gone mad" 1t adds:
Premier Orlando has gone home
and WI commend his example to Mr..
Wilson,"
Among President Wilson'S warm ad-
vocates the Daily News regrets that
Premier Orlando's reply contains
much which cannot be substantiated
and ought not to have been said, but
pleads that in view of events in Italy
his action which may have such grave
results should not be condemned as
altogether wanton."
The labor paper, the Daily Herald,
frankly charges that Italy is out for
plumber in common with Great Brit.
ain, France, Japan and Poland"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01
Iowa, Bank Is Closed.

Carroll, Iowa, April 2S.-Examiners
Of the state banking department have
taken charge of the Carroll Trust and
Savings bank, declaring the quality Of
certain of the banks assets did not
meet with the approval of the depart.
.ment. The bank will remain closed
until q receiver Is appointed. or un.
It'll the bank can supply acceptable
assets, according to the examiners. No
shortage is charged by the state bank.
Ing department.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01
Mrs. McAdoo Boosts Loan.

Chicago, April 2S.-1llinois women
have received a message from Mrs
Eleanor Wilson McAdoo, daughter of
President Wilson, urging a united eff.
fort for the Victory loan. "The women
of the United States felt a year ago
that no money price was too much
for the winning of a victorious peace
said her message. "The United States
is asking us to help raise the $4,500,
100000 subscription in the Victory
Liberty loan. Can we do less than
best to pay the price of peace?"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01
SHOOTS HUSBAND IN COURT

Wife Becomes Enraged at His Test
mony in Divorce Case.
Chicago, April 2S.-The Simpson
divorce case in Judge Brothers court
came to a dramatic close when Mrs.
Simpson shot her husband, who was
on the witness stand, through the
mouth, in1icting a probably fatal
wound.
The victim was Elmer R. Simpson,
a telegraph operator. His wife is
Emma G. Simpson. She is said to
have become enraged at his testimony.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01
NEW CORN KING ENTHRONED
Omaha Grain Man Makes Profits of
100000,

Omaha, April 28.-A new corn king
sits enthroned in the West today.
George A. Roberts of the Omaha
grain exchange is reputed to have
cleared $4,000 900 by disposing of A.
100000 bushels of corn to which he
chung during the dizzy drop of the
first part of 1919.
Fellow operators here say Roberts
disposed Of 4,50O,OOO bushels since
Monday, while the cereal has been
advancing rapidly. The rise in one
day was 9 cents. Roberts was re-
puted to have broken a pool of Chi
cago traders.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01
Great Athletic PROGRAM.

Through the Y. M. G. A. the United
States plans to introduce a project for
the development Of American athletics
in the allied countries. Americas
greatest athletic leaders are being fit
ted to direct the movement from the
headquarters to be established in
Paris.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01

Grant has set aside two large two
story barracks for Il gymnasium and
will ask the Y. M. C. A. for two men to
assist in directing wounded soldiers in
their games.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01
BAKER LOST IN NEUTRAL ZONE
War Secretary and Party Take Wrong
Road in Germany.

Coblenz, April 28.-Newton D. Ba-
ker, the American secretary Of war,
enjoyed the experience of being lost
in the neutral zone in Germany, and
of arriving at Limberg. He was on his
way back from Weissbaden, where he
was endeavoring to reach Ems. His
party took the wrong road and found
themselves in the neutral zone.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01
ST. LOUIS DISTRICT LEADS
Boston Is Second on Liberty Loan
Su~bScriptionS.

SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Washington, April 2S.-Reports to
the Treasury department from all Fed
eral Reserve districts showed official
subscriptions of 1851, 939, 700, to the
Victory Liberty loan. This is ap-
proximately one-ninth of the minimum
amount, $4,000, 900, 900, sought. The
total for the fifth day of the campaign
showed 1872 per CEN of the total in
hand. The St. Louis district on the
basis of subscriptions officially report
ed, was leading the country with 26.4
per cent of it's allotment raised. The
Boston district was second.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01
BOLSHEVIKI DENY ALLIANCE

Russian Leader Says No Agreement
With Germany Exists.
Paris, April ga wireless message
from M. Tchitcherin, the Russian boil
,shevik foreign minister, intercepted
here, denies a reported alliance of
the soviet government of Russia with
Germany.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01
TREES PROVE GOOD TOWERS
Wireless Messages Can Be Picked Up
From Ships at Sea.

WTreIeSS messages OdH DC r'CNeu Up
From Ships at Sea.
Washington, April 2S.-Discovery
that every tree is a potential wireless
tower was announced by Major Cen
eral Squier, chief signal officer of the
army, revealing another war secret
and telling the story of how, while hos
tilities were on, the American army
with a string of stations, using tree
tops at atenae, read messages from
ships at sea and the principal Euro
pean radio stations.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-05-01
Summer Musketry School Planned.

SuTTTTTTeT WuSNeITy 0CTT00T ] ToTTtTeU'
Washington, April 2S.-Plans for es-
tablishing a summer school in small
arms instruction at Paris Island, G. c.,
for the benefit of students in Southern
and Eastern universities having mill
tary training as a part of their curri-
culum were announced by the Navy
department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-24
HIE|:!N!RLlk!ISoN 3 l! RESIGNS FROM
 UNION OFFICE
Secretary of Ketchikan La Dor Union Declares l. w. W. Controls It and
 He Gets Out

KETCHIKAN, Oct. 24-At meet ing of the Ketchikan Labor Union held Wednesday night H. V. Henrik son resigned as secretary, giving as his reason l. w. W'sm had gained control of the organization and that it was becoming un-American.
 B. R. Sawyer was elected secre- tary to succeed Henrikson. Sawyer was yesterday indicted for failing to register under the selective draft Union Shows L w. w. ProcIivities
 It is reported that for the last few days the local union has been sing ing L, w. w. songs in the labor hail. During the absence of Henrikson at the Juneau convention l. w w. liter ature has been posted on the walls of the hall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-24
PATRICK SHANNAHAN WITHOUT ANY APPARENT CAUSE SHOOTS OFFICIAL FROM BEH|ND- D-ASSAILANT WAS
 ONCE CHARGED WITH INSANITY

Ragan Assistant United States District Attorney, shot and killed Ketchkan yesterday evening by Pat Shannahan who has followed logging in the ketchkan
 district several The tragedy occurred Front Street in front of the store of N F. Zimmerman Ragan was shot behind, the bullet automatic revolver entering back of the left coming out just behind the right eye He hours afterward without reganing consciousness
 Sannahan arrested about hours after the shoot ing his the Stedman Hotel by Deputy Marshal Harry Wrange Chief Police Earl West of that city.
 While for has been discovered is known that hannahan thought he had grudge against Assistant District Attorney Ragan United States Commissioner w. T. MahOney Deputy United States Marshal Walter Sharpe and others and had threatened kill all of them and several others Among those whom he had threatened to kill Mrs Keller to whom he had sold logging outfit, and Hugh M Sawyer of the Sawyer and Mckay Logging Company for whom Shanna had had worked Warrants had been out for his arrest for these threats but those concerned afterward apparently thought the harmssy demented and he never rested There evidence that he had had busl mess relations or otherwise with the dead official.
 Shannahan m Juneau four years ago, and while here arrested for insanity complaint of Dr. Earl M Bevis who after studying his for week. decided that his chronic but due alcohol He admitted that he had been drinking excessively He dis charged.
 Feeling against Shannahan is said running very high at Ketchikan.