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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12
CASE

The Case Company Is building the
Case Six, Model y. in the same chassis
and body design as offered in 1918 The
closed car has been dropped Those con-
tinued are the seven-passenger touring
and four r-passenger roadster on the same
chassis. A Continental engine is used.
The wheel base is 1875 inches. Columbia
rear axle. Reyfield carburetor, Borg &
Beck clutch, Grant Lees gear-set and
other standard units are employed. The
top of the body line from cowl to rear
seat is horizontal and the whole design
gives a conception of speed and com
fort further enhanced by. the decidedly
sloping, folding windshield. Mahogany
paneling is used in the cowl board and
rear of front seat. The touring model is
shown,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12
. big Nam in Auto Came and Looks the Part

Harper has hrewd which look directly oh
springs He frank and pleasant his callers feel perfectly
home and is always willing to obiige with snything.
After the good citizens through paying their
he well back him
bankron fxefys/
a OF
a
In 1895 H. Harper agent something for flock of oil
sonpring
maktnx
improved uEonf
day a
resigned from the
That's job me- he said himself and before he knew
is in to
prvats once
lost your
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12
BIG BOOM IN AUTO
TRADE IS PREDICTED
FOR COMING YEAR
President OF OuerlandHWper Company Belieue
There'H Be Enough Money Left to Pay for Cars
after Citizens Settle With Income Tax Collectors
By ROBERT W. MAXWELL

"ETTER run and IL B. and get interview
a
automobiles
:" was
I be
"who this the
anything like
Home
bile
details
Don't B.?" In Don't know
Harper?
nothing
to locate him. There being only couple of thousand automobile
and Shaking =
However.
H. B.
work
with
So started out to oe with the mysterious IL b. spans anenic
B
handing cigars everything, ~
II 1 have
You nothing me- replied
automobile It's great chance Of set out of the
Thus b and to
implicit
Harper Nat9s3e
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12
CHALMERS

Chalmers cars are shown in the same
booth as tho Maxwell, the two be ing
under virtually the same manufacturing
and distributing direction. The Chalmers
has two models this year. very similar
in mechanical construction except for
the fact that one has wheelbase Cf 1 II
inches, while the other is 1872 inches, the
engine in both cases is a six with
cylinders 34x5z. With the two wheel
base lengths 1t Is possible to mount a
wide range of body styles, and no less
than nine are offered, including both
open and enclosed cars.
The Chalmers line. given the hot spot
and rams horn and other mechanical
perfections and advantages after the
Maxwell staff of engineering experts
took charge OF its production, embodies
every type of design for any size family.
A new style top and improvements in
upholstery mark the only change in
Chalmers cars. the chassis and power
plant having been adapted as standard
by MISUNDERSTANDING engineers.
The Chalmers exhibit includes a cut
out chassis, IL four-door sedan and "A
touring car.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12
HALF BILLION FOR ROADS
Huge Sum to BE Spent This Year
Improving HIGHWAYS

A half billion dollars will be spent on
road improvement in the various states
during this year according to statistics
compiled by the Bureau Of Public Roads,
United states Department OF Agriculture,
and just made public.
on reports received from state high
way departments, the bureau places the
expenditure for roads and bridges at
$4,000, 600, or $4,000 900 more than
the average expenditures for 1916 and
1917. This figure does not include, how
ever, additional federal funds which will
be available II the amendment to the
Postofiice appropriation bill is accepted.
making s50.000,OO0 Immediately availa-
BILE. and S75,000.000 more on July 1.
Estimated work under control of the
state highway departments includes $45.-
900 600 for the construction Of 5000 miles
Of road now under contract. $4,000, 900
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12

OF the American Automobile Association.
was n feature OF a gathering OF GOO Of
Americas representative automobile men
in New York at banquet In Ricken-
hackers honor.
Others who paid homage to Ricken-
hackers courageous deeds were General
Menoher, assistant secretary OF war
DR.. Henry Van Dyke, w Burke Cock
ran and Congressman Clifford Ireland,
toastmaster. and a member of the con-
test board.
The scene In the House OF Representa-
tives in Washington when Captain Rick
enbacker entered the visitors gallery
there was without precedent. Business
ceased. the Congressman stood and
cheered. then focked around the modest
hero. anxious to grasp the hand OF the
ace of aces. This standing Of Congress-
men was something hitherto unknown
as an honor paid TO any one other than
the President of the United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12
GREATER AUTOCAR OUTPUT
Company to Reinstate Employees
- Who Left for War Service

With the assurance that the output
OF It's factory at Ardmore, Pa. will be
materially increased this year over that
OF last. the Autocar Company has an
nounced that It will reinstate in their
former positions all employees who left
the company to render war service.
In addition, the company purposes to
take on its force the man designated as
his best friend by every employe re-
turning. -Four hundred men left the
company's service during the war to
help defeat Germany.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12

matter how difficult the Job may be.
Our service station has been estab-
lished for that purpose and we work
night and day.
81 believe business will improve
wonderfully in the next year. 1t was
good last year, for, despite tho great
war, we did the largest motorcar busi-
ness of any single independent operat-
ing motorcar distributor in the United
States, totaling approximately $4,000.
900. Our 1919 contract calls for 5000
cars, total of approximately $6,00O,-
000 We have 1875 people on the pay
roll, moro than $4,000 square feet of
floor space, have an operating expense
of $1,000 day and always live In hope
that we can make enough money to
pay our income tax.
II also wish to state 7 am president
and general manager, to say nothing
of being sole owner Of the Overland
Harper Company. Anything else?"
That's oil. thank you," replied.
"Come around again and Ill give
you another cigar. You knoiI II don't
smoke, but that does not ptb9ent me
from buying them," said the pres.
Then / knew the answer. A non
! smoker purchased the rope L was
smoking. and as I edged toward the
door to drop the burning weed on the
outside Mr.. Harper called me back.
"Just a minute" he said. Don't
forget to write that I am an enthusi-
astic follower of all sports, particularly
golf-both the ancient and African.
and lose money on secondhand cars
and poker"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12
OUALITY-PLUS TIRES
Hood Product Guarantees Service, Com
fort and Dependability

The Powers Company. distributor Of
the qualityplus Hood tires whose serv-
ice station is at s12 North Broad street
lis exhibiting a full limo OF the most
serviceable of all tires" at the automo-
bile show,
Hood tires, built of wrapped tread
eXtra-ply fabric and a better grade oi
rubber. together with tho excellence OF
workmanship put into them. guarantee
the lowest per mile" tire cost of auto.
mobile operation.
Service. comfort and dependability are
found wherever the Hood arrow is dis
played.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12
Three Races at Sheepshesd

There has been speculation amouM
motor racing enthusiasts as to how The
sudden death Of Harry 8. Harkno1
would affect the races which have ~
scheduled this year at the Stsapsh&10
Bay Motor Speedway, owned BY tho
Hardness estate.
j. Bert Young. manager OF ~
tiating with a group of racing men "a
plan the running of the three races ~
loted that track July 26, August 20
and September 20, and that all other a.
fractions booked at the Speedway fer
the season will be carried out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12
CHEVROLET ,

Chevrolet this year has two four-cyl-
inder models. the 490 and the f. b. The
former comes in hve-passenger tour
ing car, two-passenger roadster, five
passenger open sedan and two-passen-
ger coupe. The +. Il. comes in three
body types, five-passenger touring car.
two-passenRer roadster and five-passen-
ger sedan. The engine of both has a bore
and stroke of 3 11-16 inches by four
inches Model 400 has a wheel base of
IO2 inches and gravity feed. while Model
+. b. has a 110-inch wheel base and
vacuum feed. Otherwise the chasses are
the same as to units.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12

For O 4noment there was silence.
Couzens $iared at the young appli-
cant, started ito speak a couple Of
times and finally growled:
"sit DOWN
What isalsry do you want?" he
asked.
Three thopsand year." was the
reply.
You have a nerve to ask that.
How much were ysu getting in Fort
.Waynef'n
"Twelvss hundred. I am asking
three Thousand because I haven't the
nerve to- ask for more"
"You'Fs hired. When can you
"Tomsorrov. Much obliged"
. Proved Steel with Ford
That WAS II. 3. Harper's start In
the auto Jmcbile game. He knew moth
ing ab<but This new work, but was
wilfine4 - 4learn. And to prove he
knowsl! The business look at the Job he
holds Uw.
!, "N6y ! lst's get down to the famous
etsrv1 ~" I suggested. Hand me
~ Heu press agent dope. so every
lno M il be sure 1t is an automobile
"ButU this is so sudden" insisted
II. p sWhat shall 1 talk about?"
-nlIk about column" replied
facs1lo4 M, and we both imagined 1t
wa< >od joke.
Mr., Hxrper fixed those piercing steel
gray e3kes upon me. leaned back In
his chafir and spoke as follows:
II hqIHe been real native Of Phila'
delphia since January 1. 1918, when
! tooI9 charge Of the Overland busi'
nsss here. There was an opportunity
to buyX the place and I took immediate
sdvangage Of it.
1&S5eo Cars to 100000 Increase
'Beffore coming here was general
sales @nanager of the willys-Overland
Compebny, and II you will pardon the
pereoska reference, the sales In six
years Increased from $4,000 to 100000
cars. N That might not mean much to
you. but II was SOME increase. Be
fore festting the job as general sales
manager I was manager OF the for
eignI dspartment and was one Of the
nrst Americans to visit European
coux. .fr1as regularly for the establish.
mep& of motorcar agencies.
have watched the development OF
the 1automobile trade in Philadelphia
for Irnauy years and always believed
u 4 be the best motor center in the
unttso States. After one year am
conlinoed that such is the case. I am
surbrised. however. that there are not
moto cars in the city. but the number
sb6ul1 be doubled within the next
e>9stsen months.
k1ky ideas of selling automobiles
pqr<ioularly the Overland car. might
b< au1fqusted. but will not change
thc% There are two things to do ir
y pVlmx automobiles. You must sat
~ vour customer BEFORE he buys
- ana satisfy him AFTER he has
(. uUHased It. By that ! mean the
rl1asers should not be forgotten
\ r you take their money. II the,
< - treble With their cars, AZ then
NJ noyor turn arx cup 1ovzs y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-12

for 1000 miles of construction reo4y
contract, 500, 900. 900 for 1900 nnl1@
contemplated construction. and 4o0.oiv
600 for maintenance Of 100000 my
expenditures OF counties, townships ~
800, 100000 for the construction ok.
600 miles and S50,000,000 for nial<<
nance of 100, 900 miles.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-25
To Managers
In Clean Exhibition
Johnny Jones ShOWS

Indoor as well as outdoor managers OF
amusement institutions might well learn
a lesson from the Johnny ]. Jones ex-
position, which is showing this week
as a part Of the Tri-State fair. Thrones
both afternoon and night are breaking
attendance records and are praising the
nature Of the various shows and con-
cessiOns, A few misguided persons
looking for girl shows where vulgar
dances are sometimes put on. have
been disappointed and win continue to
be, according to Ed R. Salter, who dl-
reefs the publicity for the exposition
Johnny Jones wouldn't let a ''hooeh,
dancer light on his show lot. much less
perform, for SIS, 900, according to MT.
Salter. 1t is his purpose to furnish
clean, wholesome amusement tina one
could take his mother, sister, wife or
sweetheart to witness not cause d
blush, he says.
That It pays to eliminate the lewd and
suggestive from all his exhibitions 10
demonstrated by the fact that the gross
receipts of the Jones exhibition It's trSt
month this season ran oyer half a MIL
lion dollars.
Mr., Salter. who is an old hall show
man, saws that theaters supposedly OIL
the highest class would do well to tol-
low Johnny Jones example, He be-
lieves fat women who dance with
snakes, and simmer ones who wtggle
for the alleged edification of the popu-
lace, ought to be r~elegated to Senegam-
bia.
II the centennial committee had Sc
cured the Jones exhibition instead OF
the one they did, there would have been
fewer complaints, in the opinion OF
many who have attended the fair so far
this week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-25
PASSING THE BUCK

Italy has asked the allies to GUST DAnnunzio from Fiume.
This IS passing the buck. 1t is a task that Italy is not capable
OF doing herself owing to the poets popularity at home.
If attempted by the allies it is not unlikely that the Italian
people would demand and perhaps compel forcibe interference
by the Italian navy. The people Of Italy are as land greedy now
as they were at the beginning of the war, and they will make
trouble Tor any government that seeks to reinquish any territory
taken over or held by anyone in the name Of the nation. Fiume
is a prize for which Orlando fought and lost at the peace con-
ference it is very dear to the Italian heart.
What we should guard against is to see to it that our soldiers
are not made the cats paw to pull the chestnuts Of the allies out
OF the fire. This seems to be the purpose Of the allies at present,
and the announcement that the American navy has charge of af-
fairs in the Adriatic' would indicate that we are in for it. The
young corsair may be acting without specific authority from his
government. Beyond doubt he has the sympathy and support
of his people, He represents national sentiment, and bodies forth
Italian aspiration. AN.
Somebody must oust DAnnur"o or make a laughing stock
of the whole affair. Who is to bell the cat? italy should do it,
but is afraid to try lest the people at home rise in rebellion, for
which they are ripe.
The Italian government knew all about the poets plans carly
last summer and did nothing to break them up. 1t is therefore
a party to them and is secretly encouraging them. This accen-
tuates the seriousness Of the trouble.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-25
The Public Be SerUed
ADJUSTMENTS
New Lyric.

Combining pleasant gaiety, continuous
lie and pep n catchy music. pref
" girls ard wholesome fun that Is only
provided at rare intervals in the thea
ter Of today Going Up a musical
comedy presented by Cohan and Har-
rls, provides an evenings entertain
ment that is as welcome as it is un-
usual.
The stamp Of approval was placed on
Going Up last season in New York,
where II had a phenomenal run of near
ly two years at the Liberty theater.
and which will be the attraction at the
Lyric for an engagement OF two nights
with matinee tomorrow. beginning to-
night
The book and lyrics Of Going Up"
were written by Otto Harbach and
James Montgomery, while the music is
poser Louis A. Hirsch.
II is a tremendously joyous affair, full
OF tinkly music, pretty girls and dance
numbers, a few of the more popular
ones are: "Tickle-Toe," IF You Look
in Her Eyes" "The Touch Of a Wom-
ans Hand Going Up" Il Want a
Determined Boy 6Do II for Me" and
when the Curtain Falls"
Widely heralded and eagerly awaited,
1.-THE Marriage Question comes next
Monday evening to the Lyric for an en-
gagement of three nights and Wednes-
day matinee n Will uOuDtIeSS uuTlNS
the stay here be greeted by huge crowds
as 1t has been playing to record break
ing business wherever presented. 1t
will be given with an all-star a s head
ed by Miss Hazel Warren. Miss War.
rem Is fascinating, lovable and thrilling
In the part of billie" she is care-fret
and smiles her way through all the v a
ried difficulties and abstracts hat en-
counter her in 1.-THE Marriage Question
The story has everything that will MAKE
for popular appeal. Love, pathos, com
edy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-25
News Of Memphis
10 Years Ago.
Twice Told Tales
SEPT. rs, 1909.

The total death roll from the tropical
hurricane which swept the gulf coast
last week reached $50, according To
reports from New Orleans,
Eight of the night riders who parti-
cipated in the murder of Capt. Quentin
Rankin last year at yteelfoot lake, have
each been sued for $50, 900 damages at
Dyersburg, 1t Is reported.
Capt, W. w. Carnes In an open let
ter today announced his candidacy fol
sheriff OF Shelby county.
Capt. Roland F.Arata, SIS, well known
Italian citizen, died suddenly at his
residence. 275 West Virginia avenue
He was a captain on the Memphis po-
lice force in 1878.
II. II. Crump made a public an
nouncement for mayor of Memphis. He
says n of the chief planks In his
platform Is the commission form Of
government. He is opposed by ]. j
Williams and Walter W. Talbert fol
mayor,
Messrs. Crump, Williams and Talbert
have signed a petition Jointly to tn,
election commission, asking that tina
body give all a fair deal In the naming
Of election officers and to assure al
three that a fair election be held.
Miss GenevieVe Livingston, Of
Brownsville. and Miss Tempe Meux, Of
Stanton, are visiting Mrs. H, j. Livings.
ton on McLemore avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-25
Orpheum.

A pu~lchritudinous, pair of prancing
ponies" piercing, p~oignantly with pow
erfully appealing optics and pedal eX-
tremities the rislbilities OF Orpheum au-
diences this week are the Swanson sis
ters, who assist" the Rigoletto broth
ers in their most artistic headline act.
The Rigoletto brothers do most every
thing and the things they do are done
exceptionally well. The Swanson sisters
help them to develop their new act;
1t Is called Around the World and
introduces le~gerdemain, studies in char
acter delineation, songs, dances, street
singing, juggling, posing, ~acrobatic stad-
lum posing, podeling and work on the
aerial ladder,
These different feats are done in the
Around the World presents native
dress from India, America, China, Eng
land, Italy, Holland and Greece,
This is by far the best act these twin
brothers have ever assembled and those
who have followed their work In the
past therefore may expect much.
SILVER my timbers! The lookout from
the crows nest has sighted a laugh or
the ~starboard bow, and the dog-watch
at the prov has sighted a laugh on the
portside, and the captain on the bridet
has sighted a laugh ahead. In fact, the
little craft that Is n~avigated by kitnel
and Reaney is in danger of being
swamped with laughs. These funmakers
are seen in a nautical cycle. The dis.
lance between the bridge and the galley
is noticeable. This duo mingles quite
happily in the trough OF merriment. Tht
skit is a maritime CAB feast. with 9
little music here and there for gooc
measure.
This pair Of acts easily outclasse'
everything else on the bill unless It l.
the opening number. Those who lool
vainly for a muscle dance at Johnny
Jones' midday at the fairgrounds may
see a fat woman do one at the close
of the Orpheum bill this week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-25

first into the palace, but Tiktok firmly
maintained that the slave should face
danger before the mistress, The Scare
crow agreed with him In that, so the
Nome King opened the door for the
machine man, who tramped into the
paiace to meet his fate, Then his Ma
jesty returned to his throne and puff
ed his pipe SO contentedly that a small
cloud OF smoke formed about his head.
Bye and bye he said;
I'm sorry there are so few Of you
left. Very soon, now, my VI will be
over, and then for amusement | shall
have nothing to do but admire my new
ornaments
ut seems to me-" said Dorothy, that
you are not so honest as you pretend to
0How's that?" asked the King.
why. you made us think 1T would
be easy to guess what ornaments the
ut, Is easy" declared the monarch,
IF one is a good guesser. But 1t APP
pears that the members of your party
are all poor .guessers."
What is Tiktok doing nowg' asked
Nothing" replied the King, with a
frown. He Is standing perfectly still
in the middle OF a ROOM"
"Oh, | expect he's run down. sale
Dorothy. II forgot to wind him pp this
morning. How man guesses pas h'
made?" /.
"All that he Is allowed except one
answered the King, suppose you 81
in and wine him up and then you car
stay there and make your owl
guesses,'
IAN right" said Dorothy.
1T is my turn next" declared the
Scarecrow.
why. YOU don't want to so away
and leave me all alone, do your" ask.
ed the girl, Resides. II go now
can wind up Tiktok, SO that he cal
make his last guess,
Very well, them said the Scare
crow, with a sigh. Run along, little
Dorothy, and may good luck 20 will
you!'
So Dorothy, trying to he brave II
spite OF her fears, passed through thu
doorway into the gorgeous rooms Of thu
palace. The stiffness Of the place awet
her, at first, and the child drew shor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-25
News Of Memphis
20 Years AGO
SEPT. rs, 1898.

The instruction OF white caps in
Mississippi Is growing more formidable
each day. Many peaceful citizens are
being whipped by them and all gin
ntrs are warned by posters tackled on
their gin doors that IL they gin cot
ton they will be beaten and run from
the country,
b "a. Sargent, commercial agent Of
the Missouri Pacific railroad, says he
Is much Impressed with the idea OF
Harry Wilson, OF the passenger de-
partment, to have the huge transporta-
ton building at the worlds fair brought
to Memphis. He suggests also that
the Ferris wheel be borrowed and
placed In Billings park.
A report from Berlin says that EN-
peror william H~ohenzollern Is planning
a stag hunt with King Oscar Of Sweden.
The report says the emperor recently
killed two giant stays in the forests OF
Archduke Albrecht,
Col. t. j. Foster, In an Interview,
lNeays the salvation of the South viii
| be the planting Of more wheat and less
cotton, Col Foster believes In diversi.
flcatlon, he says.
The rehearsal for the grand concer,
for the fund for the auditorium was
held. Thirty persons participated with
Miss Theo Carroll at the piano. Jo-
seph Reynolds and Rev. Or, Nunnally
made addresses.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-25
Loew's Lyceum.

A vaudeville bill of more than usual
promise headed by Mile. LaFolette and
her company of French dancers, opens
at Loew's Lyceum Thursday and VIII
run for the rest of the week.
Mile. LaFollette and her two compan
ions will offer a song and dance revue
and introduce a number Of lavish cos
tune creations. They recently com
pleted a long engagement at the New
York Hippodrome.
LieHt, Charles Gerard, n Of the
members of the Lost Battalion" which
was cut off in the Argonne forest for
nine days, Is an added feature. he
will entertain with a delightful piano.
logue.
singers and dancers; Gladys Gillen, Johr
Carlton & Co., presenting The slippery
Ducks' and the King Brothers, comedy
jugglers, are also on the bill.
The experiences Of a girl who joins 3
cult Of ng-haired men and s~hort-hairet
women forms the basis for the plot o.
'The Uplifters,," the film comedy, il
which May Allison is the star.