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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10
AUTOMAKER OPENS
EMPLOYEES SCHOOL

John y. WHY'S, president OF the
Willys-Overland Company, has found
cd a technical school for employees al
his plant in Toledo. This is another
step in his plan for furthering tho
mutual interests of employer and ON.
ploYe. Complete courses in modern
automobile manufacturing arc offer
ed. Students are paid while study
ing.
The school occupies A large scCtiUE
or ono OF the company's factory build
inCs in Toledo. II is completely equiv
ped with machinery and contains too
shops, die rooms, drafting rooms. ~
inspection department. lecture hall
and other departments essential {
the various courses. The faculty
composed Of men with extensive cN
pericnCe in automobile manufactui
ing.
Those who elect TO take the cuur.,
will attend classes during woTEin.
hours. Students are expected to COM
plete their courses in from one {.
three months. The purpose is to FL
employees for NOR" responsible pc
sitions
Those who have been cOnncctC'
with the WilIys-OvcrIand for a &c,
tain period of time will receive with
in 10 per cent Of their presept wage.
while in training.
Courses in general machine work
in tool making. die making and die
sinking. blue print reading. practice
mathematics. and such other tOrhnica
and manufacturing studies a lead &c
definite opportunities in the factO~y
are among those offered. In addition
courses of an advanced technical NJ
ture. intended % qualify students {"
foremanships have been introduced
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10
1O4,OOOA UTONEN
SERVED IN WAR

That a highly honorable record
was made by the automobile industry
in the war is evidenced by the state
ment of Provost Marshal General
Crowder in his history OF the draft.
that the automotive industry gave to
the war 1O4.G65 men.
This figure does not take into &C
count executives and other officials
of motor vehicle manufacturing con-
Germs who voluntarily gave their
services to the Government.
Among the interesting and valuable
tables of statistics compiled in the
industrial index" is that showing
the occupations, professions, and
trades of all men of military age who
registered in the three stages Of the
draft
The compilation shows that in the
first draft-men between the ages of
twenty-onc and thirty-one, as CLASH
fed in 19lS-thc following from the
automobile industry or automotive
industries are listed:
Automobile and gas engine mechan-
les. 95.466 registered; placed in class
l, 36.S95.
Automobile factories uaborers),
1880 registered; class 1, 1929.
Automobile factories Csemi-skilledJ
2403T registered; class l. 1,T32.
Airplane mechanics (semi- skilled)
:, 800 registered; class ], 626.
Chauffeurs or automobile drivers,
1928 registered; class l, 62.G43.
Garage keepers and managers.
1866 registered; class I, 1.19T.
Motorcycle repaiTmen, 1,T16 regis
tered; class !, 6i3.
The total thus gave the automotive
industry A legion of 1O4,I men in
the army.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10

to roll the ring around in the groove
it is to fit. If IL seems to stick at any
point, il should be examined. A shiny
spot may be found. and il so, it should
be filed off II the ring is too wide
to fit the groove, il must be Tapped
by being rubbed on sheet of fine
emery paper until it is a correct fit
The author cautions against opening
the rings too wide to get them over
the piston when putting them in place
The best practice here is to use skids,
flat metal pieces. by means of which
the ring may be eased into its groove
1t is intensely interesting handling
car owners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10
ARMY NOT SELLING
ITS AUTOMOBILES

That the army authorities are dis
turbed over the rumors concerning
the sale Of army automobiles is evil
denced in a statement issued by Brig.
Gen. C. 3. Drake, chief OF the Motor
Transport Corps, which reads as fol
lows:
1.-THE following is published for the
information and guidance OF all mem
bers Of the Motor Transport Corps,
and all others interested
Numerous and persistent reports
have reached this office 10 the effect
that various camps and depots OF the
Motor Transpor Corps are disposing
Of excess automobiles by private and
public sale.
None OF these reports can be
founded on fact, as there is no au-
thority whatever for such action, ex-
cepting as regards equipment which
has passed beyond the stage of use
fulness on account of having been
wrecked or worn out, and for this
class a proper channel for disposal is
provided in 4. r. No. III. Is amended.
"All commissioned. non commits
stoned, enlisted and civilian personnel
Of the Motor Transport Corps are
directed to contradict in each case any
such rumor coming TO their notice,
unless same can be substantiated. in
which event an immediate report will
be made to the office Of the chief
Motor Transport Corps Through chan
nelsl, Of any information bearing on
this subject that may be likely to lead
directly to the source OF such rumor."
You say you're II loyal American
citizen. Your word il nS good nS
your investment In the Victory
Liberty loan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10
LID WAS OFF, BUT FEW
AUTO ACCIDENTS OCCURRED

Does letting the lid off OF traffic
regulations contribute to a better
ment OF present conditions relative to
accidents, is a pertinent question
after scanning the police records OF
last Thursday evening, when, by Off
cisl sanction. traffic officers were in
structed 80 be more lenient in en-
forcing the law of the road.
There were but sixty-four viola
tions of the rules for the entire day
in comparison TO an average of over
sixty-eight on ordinary days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10
TIMELY TIPS FOR
SUMMER TRAVEL

Many Americans who have been
/ looking forward to A trip to Europe
! TO see the battIeheIds before they
get Strengthened out will be disap-
! pointed. The unsettled conditions
abroad do not promise much comfort
or pleasure from such a jaunt. even
if passport difficulties and other such
trif1es as steamship accommodations
did not exist. So the slogan, Sec
America first" which was started be-
fore the war for the purpose of di-
verting some OF the millions of dol
lars yearly spent by shiploads of
! Americans. is likely TO have more ef-
feet this year. and automobiling via
the Lincoln Highway is likely to be-
come the fad of the season.
In preparing for this trip. automo-
bilists must look we'll to their igni-
ton. The electric system of the car
should be thoroughly overhauled. If
battery ignition is used, it is ad
visable to be doubly careful, as it
would be very unpleasant to be stalled
miles away from any service station,
perhaps while crossing the desert,
where it is very dry, or even in some
OF the swampy districts of the South,
where the wetness might not be well
come, either, regardless OF the ex
pense.
Study Maps Carefully.
All maps should be carefully studied
and clearly marked to show all serv-
be replenished and put right. In some
parts of the South, among the Rocky
Mountains, on the Texas plains. over
the beautiful Apache trail, and in
some parts of the Arizona desert,
service stations are not very close to-
gether when needed, nor is camping
out" always an Unmixed joy.
If a battery is used, don't forget to
put water in it every week. Don't
use anything but distilled water.
Don't let the electrolyte spill on top
Of the battery. Don't have an open
flame in the same room with a charg-
ing battery or an open battery.
Don't permit battery to stand with
out charge. Don't allow sediment
to collect in the cells. Don't fail to
keep the terminals tight. Don't con-
meet terminals to the wrong poles.
Don't let terminals come in contact
with battery box. Don't forget to
test with a hydrometer at least once
week. Don't let your battery be-
come overcharged. Don't permit
plates to become buckled by lack of
water. Don't forget to turn off your
ignition and light switches when you
stop your engine or your battery may
rim out.
Clean Contact Points.
OF course, if the car is equipped
with magnetic ignition, it is only
necessary to see that the contact
points are. clean and, drop of oil
put in the bearings once in a while;
then there will be no fear OF being
stalled anywhere because of ignition
troubles. Where the country is hilly
and the roads rough, magnetic ignition
can always be relied upon to give the
engine its full power and better mile
age to the gallon Of gasolene.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10
AUTOMOTIVE
SECTION
AUTO SERVICE SALE
IMPORTANCEGROWS

This Is the year when the dealers
service equipment will count with
prospective owners" says G. A. Kis-
sci, president of the KisseI Motor
Car Company.
The service end has always been
important. but from now on for sew
eral reasons it will be of greater i'm
portance
TN buying a truck or passenger car.
the purchaser considers the purchase
in a business way. He realizes that
TO get proper results on his invest
ment he viii have to take proper care
Of his truck or car, and knows he will
undoubtedly have to buy spare parts
from time to time, as we'll as 10 have
necessary repairs taken care of
promptly and efficiently.
Plans To Make Good Use.
when purchasing a truck or a
car. the buyer makes the purchase
with the intention of making good
use of it He wants to keep il in serv-
ice even after some parts are worn
out, replacing such parts as necessary,
and having repairs and adjustments
made as required.
"The owner expects to buy parts
adjustments. He looks at il a good
deal the same as the owner OF any
other property. An apartment house
owner would not think of building a
new one If only the roof needed re-
pairs, nor would the owner of a manu-
facturing plant buy a new engine if
only some parts Of it were worn out
or broken.
Overlook Service Sale.
IAN dealers are in business to sell
trucks and passenger cars, but too
many overlook the selling OF service.
After we have made a sale, we feel we
have added a permanent customer to
our list, and if we do not hold him We
can blame no one but ourselves.
parts will wear oUt-cars will have
to be overhauled, and all cars, whether
trucks or passenger cars, will need
some attention to render the service
expected of them by owners"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10

J. c. Flood has opened a new ga
rage at 2114 Fourteenth street north
west, and has also added a large
accessory depot
He says he still has room for 4
few more cars.
He has been appointed an agent
of the famous Norwalk tires and is
also a sub-agent for the well-known
Auburn Six.
Enough good things for any one
man to handle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10

John n. WHY'S, president of WHY'S
Overland. Inc, today announced the
organization Of the John N WHY'S
Export Corporation, with offices in
the City Investing Building, at 165
Broadway, New York.
This organization, through its
headquarters in New York city, will
direct export sales activities for a
number of Mr.. WHY'S various in
terests, chief OF which are WHY'S
knight and Overland motor cars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10

T. E, Archer, of the Signal Truck
Sales Company, 456 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, has returned from
his Southern trip.
His partner, Mr.. Horne, has just
started on another trip TO their
agents in Georgia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10

Don't quit now; finish the Job.
Invest in the Victory Liberty loan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10

c. Royce Hough, of Marmon fame,
has pulled a surprise on many pros
pective dealers of automobile in
Washington. For some time there
has been an interesting contest go
ing on among dealers, and others
that would be. to secure the agency
for the famous Moon car in Wash
ington. Well, to make a long story
short. the future home OF the Moon
in Washington will be the T. V. T.
Motors Corporation, 1901 Connecticut
avenue northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10

The Moline knight car Is now rep
resented in Washington, and is To-
Gated at 1884 Fourteenth street north
west.
Ernest W. Black, formerly Of Trew
Motor Company's staff. has taken the
agency for this popular car. and has
organized a company TO place it on
the Washington market; this COM
pany is known as the Black Motor
Company.
With Mr.. Blacks wide experience
in the automotive business and his
knowledge of all makes of cars, his
selection of the Moline Knight means
more than would appear at first
glance.
1t must have proved itself thor
oughly before such an expert would
have taken the agency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10

Mr.. Reid, of the Reid Motor Com
pany, 1905 Fourteenth street north
west, agents for the Fulton truck and
Pan-American car, is in New York
in the interest of the Fulton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10

You say you're loyal American
citizen. Your word il good HS
your investment In the Victory
Liberty loan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-10

June 10 is the date set for the
frolic of the Washington Automotive
Trade Association. It is to be a
stag affair, and will be held at Mar
shall Hall. Some very interesting
stunts will be pulled off. and it no
doubt will prove some picnic"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-04-16
BRITISH HONOR
| j. s, ARMY CHIEFS
tBy Associated Press)

COLOGNE. April 16.-General Jos
eph T. Dickman, commander of the
third United States army, was today
made knight commander of the Order
OF the Bath by General Sir Herbert
Plumer, commander of the British
army of occupation, on behalf of King
George.
/ The following general officers of the
American army were made knight
commanders of the order of St. Mich
ael and st. George:
Brig. Gen. George Bell, Jr., COM
manding the thirty-third division; Ma
jor General William Lassiter, chief
1 artillery officer Of the third army;
Brig. Gen John l.. Hines, commander
OF the third army corps, and Brig
Gen. Charles II. Muir, commander of
the twenty-eighth division.
The following were made command
ers Of the Order Of the Bath: Brig.
Gen. Malin Craig, chief of staff of the
third army, and Brig. Gen. Harry A.
| Smith, in charge of civil affairs in the
American occupied zone.
Col. John Montgomery, assistant
chief of staff for General Dickman;
Col. David H. Biddle, liaison officer
for the third army with the British,
Col. VIM. P. Wooten, chief engineer of
the third army and Col. Horace Steh-
bins, assistant chief of staff of the
third army corps were made command
ers of the order of st. Michael and ST.
George.
The distinguished service order was
conferred upon Col. R. H. Williams,
assistant chief of staff of General
Dickman.
During the ceremonies OF the day a
brigade of the Durham Light Infan-
try served as guard of honor. In mak-
ing presentations of the honors, Cen
eral Plumer said that the friendships
formed on the battle fields between
America and Great Britain cannot be
destroyed in the days of peace
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-04-16
When Did First
Croakers Begin
Their Work Here9

Civic pride used to fight as bitter
ly with the knocking" spirit of Rich
mond of the early days, as it does il
the days of 1919. A hundred years
ago, when the village had 453 inhabi
tants, pessimists,-the slang word fol
them then was "croakers," were pre-
dieting the early decline of the village
Richmond has reached it's zenith,
said they, there is nothing to keep il
up-you will now begin to see it's de
cline
The more hopeful citizens pointed
to the abundant water power. says
John Plummer's city directory of 1857
to the healthfulness Of the inhabitants
and the materials for building. What
more, they asked, could any reason.
able community desire?
"All this is true" said the croakers,
"but when you have raised your corn
and your hogs. and ground your grain
how are you going to get them to
market?"
The answer to this was the National
road, perhaps the greatest single fac
tor in the city's remarkable growth.
The road was built in 1928, and Rich
mond was given an outlet to the east
and west
Says the chronocler of 1857: Little
did any of us dream of well-made
turnpikes leaving Richmond at every
point of the compass and of railroads
connecting us with all the large cities
Of this part of the county, and indeed
Of the Union"
Just as the old "croakers" would be
amazed if they could see the present
city of 10000, with concrete roads
built and building to carry traffic IN
dreamed of then, electric lines and
railroads, SO 100 years from now, in
the greater Richmond of the future,
perhaps there will be inventions and
communications undreamed by the
croakers who have existed until 1919
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-04-16
The New League Covenant

of universal service, military system such Germany
lnainained-the fists not the system the United
implored to adoptfor its good, not for
the any nation Yet the prohibition against
armament aimed the German system will tho
establishment the American system unless suitable
reservations made.
We for the league OF nations it Is understood
for what it is virtues the virtues which
American policies because have Joined league of
tons and the wording of the into which
is clear and well understood that POSSIBLE
ty Of error misunderstanding exists
The great value of the league of nations believe,
is that it offers sign of to tired people
the Atlantic Europe. They very tired and restless
the order of society to which they have submitted
offer them any better guaranty against international
tragedy than their inclination will be
violent social revolution which has been greater
disaster than
Therefore a league, contained within practical terms
and expectations, will be stabizing influence where
stabilizing influence needed But the United
States ought sacrifice nothing this nothing
own essential Importance and security.
The amended form of agreement protects much
be changed has changed 1t may have to be
changed further.
We hope 1t reaches the senate in amendable form.
ought not to be presented treaty rayng
ity Of the United States fashion offers only ac
cepance rejection All wisdom has not been Par
Much more wisdom for America, has been in Washington
and in other American cities wisdom may still be
here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-04-16
ID n r. g r
S or / G s.

Five-year-old Mary, who is always
anxious to be in everything that goes
on, lives in small town where the
long suffering minister still endures
pound parties" to make up his back
salary. Just before the last one she
begged eagerly:
Cant l take something, too, muv.
ver?"
mo, if father and 1 take something
that will be plenty"
But the child could not bear to
give up the idea, so she ransacked the
whole house for something suitable
Finally she appeared before her moth
er with a worn and faded dress of her
own.
Please, muvver, can't I take this
See, it's not a speck of good for any
thing" she urged.
The conditions in the trenches were
dreary in the extreme after the drech-
ing and long-continued rainfall, but
the irrepressible spirits of Uncle
Sans boys were not entirely quench-
ed when the order came to leave the
trenches.
Hurry up out of this, my gallant
soldiers" was the CHEEKY call of the
sergeant to his waist-deep and rain
sodden men.
"Soldiers!" came the derisive an
swer from one of them: I'm not a
soldier; I'm a blooming bulrush."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-04-16
The Proposed War Memorial Building

The opposition expressed by the veterans of
the great war to the selection of the old market
house site for the proposed memorial is reflec-
ton of the sentiment of the community generally.
South Sixth and A street has few advantages to
recommend it for the location of the structure.
I The site of the proposed memorial should be
one that will be adaptable for the carrying out
of plan of civic improvements. The future de-
velopment of the city must be kept in mind. If
the structure is designed to be the starting place
for other improvements of lasting nature, the
location, first of ALL should be selected with that
purpose in mind.
The veterans of the great war seemingly acted
on this theory. Their opposition can be accepted
as criterion of the judgment of the whole
county.
The architectural effect of many public build
ings is ruined because poor judgment was used
in the selection of the ste A notable exception
to this criticism is the Preble county court house
in Eaton. Here the location and the approach
enhance the beauty of the structure, "setting it
off, to marked advantage. The building gains
immeasurably by the location.
A memorial building on the site of the old
market house would be mistake from an archi-
tectural standpoint. It offers no inducement that
could be used by architect to create beauti-
full and artistic approach for handsome struc-
ture.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-04-16

Mrs. Alice McKissick, who for the
past nine years has resided at 1907
Couth Walnut ST., Muncie, having
tried out Pepgen to her own satisfac-
ton for pains in her back, stomach dis
orders and nervousness, now recon-
mends 1t to everyone with whom she
comes in contact.
Il surely can and do recommend
Pepgen to all my friends" Mrs. Nc
kissick declares. Il talk 1t up all the
time and l am very enthusiastic, too,
because l believe it is a marvellous
thing for the stomach and nerves.
For several years l suffered with
my stomach. Almost everything l ate
disagreed with me and caused gas to
form and a burning feeling in the pit
Of my stomach.
Il became so nervous that my rest
was often disturbed. I spent many
restless nights and got out of bed
feeling tired and worn out. I just
had to whip my body into action.
During the last few months l have
had severe headaches and pains
across my back.
"Since taking Pepgen I feel splen-
did. / can eat whatever / want. I
haven't had a headache for several
weeks and those pains in the small of
my back are now gone. That tired,
achey, draggy feeling has entirely left
me and I really enjoy my housework"
Pepgen is composed of oils and
Juices of a vast number of leaves.
roots and bark, each recognized for its
value in treating stomach, liver and
nerve diseases. Thousands recon-
mend it.
For rheumatism, lumbago and neu-
ralgia, try Pepgen Liniment. 1t is
made from mustard, red pepper. sas-
safras, menthol and ammonia. 1t pen
etrates but does not blister.
If constipated, take Pepgen Laxa-
tive Tablets. They thoroughly cleanse
the liver. They are different from
anything you have ever tried-eaten
like candy.
Those who wish to learn moro OF
Pepgen may do so at Thistlethwaite's
drug stores or from any other first
class drug store anywhere.-Adv.