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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

]. c. Birdsell has been the president
treasurer and general manager. II.
A. Engnan Is vice president ani ".
J. Mcintyre is secretary.
During the past 10 years, the bus
mess Of his company has grown very
rapidly and branch houses are now
maintained at Columbus o., Indiana
polls, St. Louis. Mo, Peoria, Ill.
Minneapolis, Toronto, Canada, Kan
sas City. Mo. besides many jobbing
agencies and general agents through
out the world.
In addition TO a clover huller every
45 minutes, the great plant Is turn
ing out from 5000 to 10000 farm
wagons yearly.
The Birdsell Co. has been awarded
first honors at all the large exposi-
lions throughout the world, chief
among which are Brussels. Paris
Vienna, Milan. san Francisco, St.
Louis, Chicago and Portland
The Birdsell Mfg. Co. manufac-
lures 95 per cent Of all the clover
and alfalfa hulling and cleaning ma
chimes that are made throughout the
world, which in its final analysis is a
significant fact.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

ties for iron molding and pattern
making and he did not possess the
tools for working out his ideas, all
of which are Of great assistance 20
the inventor IN these modern times.
Mr.. Birdsell realized that II success
full In designing and perfecting Of his
machine, the cultivation OF clover
would be a great industry throughout
the agricultural world, and would
become a valuabl asset Of the farm
wealth Of all nations where climatic
conditions would permit its growth,
and the maturity OF seed.
IN the year 1855. Mr.. Birdseu was
successful in erecting his first clover
huller. which he had patented at
that time. The advent of the Bird
sell huller changed the aspect of
things having 10 DO with the farm
and especially the cultivation Of clo-
YER was given great impetus in the
inventors immediate vicinity, but It
required many years of educational
work TO introduce the invention gen.
orally. Farmers of those days were
very skeptical and the fairs afforded
the only places 6or the display OF the
machine. where in many cases IL
was demonstrated 10 prove its work.
ing qualities and practical features.
II won faVors everywhere and was
showered with many honors but the
area under cultivation of clover in
those days was very limited and Mr..
Birdsell saw that If his invention
was ever 10 become OF universal
benefit 10 the agricultural world, a
great campaign among the farmers
would be necessary, and with fixed
aim TO succeed, he undertook this
great task, spreading broad cast
pamphlets treating of the virture OF
clover which gradually created a
market for his product.
AS success dawned and began TO
crown mis- efforts, a very formidable
array OF imitatOrs confronted him,
and although his invention was fully
patented. many hullers suddenly on
the market, designed to rob him Of
the fruits OF his labor. After many
years of litigation and the expendi-
ture of more than 5000, 0O0y Mr..
Birdsell succeeded in forcing those
pirates from encrOaching on his pa
tents and he and his family have
since reaped the benefit of his gen.
JUS and perseverance.
Mr.. Birdseu began the manufac-
ture of his clover hullers on the
farm in a large frame building Of
the bank barn type. AS the middle
states Of the Mississippi valley. of
which Indiana is in the center, be-
gan to develop, Mr.. Birdsell realized
that the states of Indiana, Ohio, IL
linois would be among the richest,
ana he decided after careful investi-
cation 10 locate in South Bend and
although he came TO South Bend in
1864. his judgment in this respect
has been indicated and his wise
choice has been one of the reasons
for the success OF the Birdsell Man
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

To John Comfy Birdsen belongs
the honor Of inventing the first com
bined clover thresher, huiler and
cleaner. The days Of his invention
date back 20 1856, on his farm in
New York state.
Mr.. Birdsell was born OF Quaker
parents. on the farm in 1915. and
naturally followed that vocation. He
acquired a good education for the
early pioneer times Of his boyhood
His public school training was sup
plemented by several terms at the
academy in West Henrietta. New
York, which was near his farm
home. AT the age OF %. he married.
A year later. he purchased a farm
in the Township of Rush, Monroe
County. York state. He followed in
the foot prints OF his Quaker ances-
tors and did his part faithfully in
causing the acres 10 yield bounti-
fully-but while his brain was busy
with ingenious devices for the i'm
provement OF the farmers appli-
ances.
While successful in filling the soil,
Mr.. Birdsell was not fully satisfied
with the vocation Of the farmer and
he maintained "A high state Of cul-
tivatioh Of his own farm but as
accustomed 10 thresh seed and grain
for the surrounding and 1t was thus
that he was given that direction in
inventive genius, which resulted II
nally in the now combined and uni
versaIly used Birdsell clover thresh-
er separator, huller and cleaner.
In Mr.. Birdsell's pioneer days. pri-
mitive conditions obtained and crude
methods we're employed for clover
threshing, hulling and cleaning. To
those whose memory goes back to
the carly forties and fifties. the fail
process of threshing is familiar. also
the separation of straw from
chaff, removal OF the hulls from
seed. and final cleaning of the
seed by running IL through a fan
ming mill. Mr.. Birdsell realized that
threshing and cleaning clover seed
in the old time manner was labor
ious and wasteful of much valuable
time and he set about TO invent a
machine which would do all of this
work in one operation. He spent
year after year planning his ma
chine before he brought out his first
model
Very few people can have a con-
ception of the genius and hard work
involved in the invention of such a
machine in those days. His work
was made much more difficult than
the work of the inventors of today
because he did not have the facili-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
TURN OUT 1000
SHIRTS EVERY DAY
Wilson Brothers, Starting
HumbIy, Now Employ
1900 Workers.

In the early eighties OF the last
century c. r. n. II. and n. r VIII
son organized company now
known as the Wilson Bros Shirt
Co At that time II was very hard
20 get suitable factory locationa and
the brothers secured the second floor
over what was then the pOstOfice
located at the corner OF Main St
and Colfax av
Before long IL was seen that this
plant was too small 10 handle the
rapidly increasing business and what
is now known as plant No. was
constructed at the present site OF
tne factory. This was In 1887 Since
that time the factory has grown until
they have a floor space OF nearly
100000 square feet
In the early days OF the company
n six dozen shirts were made in one
day the officials thought they were
doing an enormous business The
daily output OF the factory is now
considered low IL between six and
seven thousand are not made in one
day.
Every part OF these shirts are
matched by hand and at times il Is
necessary 20 cut off large strips Of
cloth from a great number Of the
shirts 10 make the stripes match per
fectly.
Factory conditions are carefully
looked after by the department COM
mittee. 1t IS their duty TO represent
the employees when any question OF
labor conditions come before them.
Now Make Underwear
Underwear has only lately been
added 20 the list OF wearing apparel
that this company manufactures
They are made with the same care
and perfection that is shown in all
Wilson made goods.
Six thousand suits Of underwear
are made. packed and shipped from
the Wilson factory every WORKING
day OF the year, which means that
in one year nearly 1000. 900 suits
are bought and worn by the people
in this country. These suits of
underwear are made on the athletic
patterns.
The rest and club rooms at the
factory are equipped with almost
every convenience obtainable, hav-
ing comfortable couches on which
the girls may rest during their noon
hour. In fact. the 200 girls work
ing in this plant are given every
pleasure that II is in the power OF
the company 20 give them.
From the time garments start in
their uncompleted form until il
comes out OF their up-to-date laun-
dry every care is taken with them
They must pass a very rigid inspec-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
SUPER TREAD TIRES
MADE IN SOUTH BEND

In order that an automobile may
run and run right it must have good
tires. The super Tread Tire Co.,
with it's two factories located in
South Bend have solved the prob
lem it's officers assert
This industry was incorporated
under the laws OF the state of Indi-
ana two years ago and during the
short time it has been in existence
has shown not only South Bend and
vicinity wonders in the tire industry
but has spread over the middle
west states and as far east as Bos-
ton and Philadelphia.
The factory is located on limerick
and Cedar SITS, with local salesroom
at 10 w. Wayne st. The company
was incorporated by c. L. Smith
president and general manager and
E. S. Webster, vice president. They
place high expectations on their
business during the coming summer
and are endeavoring to spread into
every city of any size in the United
States
Each tire carries an S.00O-mile
guarantee. The features which they
use in selling and demonstrating
their goods are their superiority in
strength, weight, fabric and tread
The factory is furnished with tn
best equipment available, all ma
chinery being manufactured for
their special use, the same being
built and assembled in South Bend
A minimum wage will be inaug-
urated in their factories July of
$500 per day to ali employees being
in their employ six months or more.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
John Comfy BudseH h1uentor of Clover HuNer,
Established Great Business in South Bend

ufacturing Co. When Mr.. Birdsell
came to south Bend. he had four
sturdy sons who as t,iey came into
their majority. became valuable as
sistants TO him in building up his
great business. His first factory in
south Bend was located on the ST.
Joseph river at the foot Of Washing
ton st, where an old frame factory
building was owned by Judge Tho
mas .. Stanfeld, who was then one
OF the most prominent citizens.
IL was through kindness of Judge
.stanheld who offered this location
ana the use of his plant for one year
without rental, that Mr. BirdSell was
Induced TO come mere Just at that
time. His four sons IN order of
their ages were V. o. Birdsell, ]. b.
Birdsell, B. A. Birdsell and J. c.
Birdsell These sons were employed
in the plant in their earlier years and
were all brought up in the business
so that they knew il thoroughly. The
business in South Bend grew from
the production of from fifty TO one
hundred machines per year until
now the great plant located here is
capable of turning out one complete
clover huller machine every as min
utes.
The Birdsell clover huller was
very popular and the truck which
was placed under it which was also
made in the Birdsell plant. became
famous for its quality and there
arose a gradual demand that the
BirdseH Co. consider building a wa
gon for the farm, which all believed
would be as serviceable and as good
In quality as the truck placed under
their clover huller. IN the year
1887, Mr.. Birdsell and his sons de-
cided 10 build farm wagon and the
venture into this new line of bust
ness for them was a success from the
start today. there is hardly a place
in the United states, as we'll as many
foreign lands where you will not be
able TO find BIrdsell wagons, which
are giving the best of satisfaction.
The Birdsell clover huller business
in particular. has grown Immensely
because Of the cOmpany's invasion
and activities in foreign fields. The
Birdsell Co. has grown from a small
beginning 10 a very large and power
full corporation. employing hundreds
OF men on whom are dependent their
wives and families.
John Comfy Birdsell, the founder
OF this great institution, died in 1894,
and each of his sons, the Messrs.
V. o. Birdsell. j. b. Birdsell and
+. A. Birdsell, have since passed
away, leaving only one Of his sons,
j. c. Birdsell. still living, and who
is now in active charge of the Bird
sell business. J. b. Birdsell was
president of the company from 1894
TO 1906 and b. A. Birdsell succeeded
TO this position IN 1906. on the death
OF his elder brother and remained
president of the company until his
death in 1917, and since that time
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

ton before they are allowed to leave
any department. After passing the
many inspections they must pass be-
fore they are packed for shipment
there is very little likelihood that
the smallest defect would be over
looked.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-28
FL PASO WOMEN WILL ATTEND
PAN-AMERICAN CONVENTION

A local branch Of the Pan-American
round tf.ble Is 20 be organized among
e Paso women and delegates are to
be sent to a convention in san An
tonic next month.
The local organization e TO be
formed at a meeting to be held In the
office Of Felix L. Fourier at the
chamber OF commerce this week Il
IS proposed 70 include both promi-
nent Mexican and American women
The Pan-American round table IS
an organization Of women represent
ing all Of the nations OF North and
South America in so far as such
countries have Representatives. Mr.
Fournier says communication from
Mexico Indicate that the leading wo-
men OF that country are aroused TO
the necessity OF progress and I'm
proveuent among members or their
sex. The women there are aroused,
he says. 70 the needs OF the Mexican
iomes and rhrv are looking 20 the
United States more than TO any c
country for the leadership that VIII
put the homes OF Mexico on q higher
plane.
Further, information IN this REGARD
Is obtainable at Mr.. Fournier's office.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-28
Senate Picks
Men for Chief
Executive Next
Pre-Convenion Possibilities
Chief Indoor Sport
Of Both Houses.

Washington, D. c.. oct. zS.-"Pick-
ing the presidential candldates'' Is the
great indoor sport OF congress these
days
Between intervals debate on the
peace treaty and discussion Of strikes
members OF congress spend their
time in the cloakrooms discussing
potential presidential candidates.
The Winter League Of Politics" IS
wen under way. and as soon as the
peace treaty is disposed Of there VIII
be interesting political developments
Most Of the potential candidates
who are waiting for the lightning TO
strike are in the senate. The Demo
Gratis have a few possible candidates
who are IN private life and some who
are IN the cabinet, but Republicans
are at present popularity supposed to
De resting their hopes on certain
senator's
Official Washington generally picks
It's pre- convention candidates from
the senate The convention generally
upsets these selections and the United
states is yet 90 have president who
has ben a senator. The most OF the
presidential gossip is heard at the
capitol and principally IN the senate
cloakrooms, although house members
l-e active in their favorite son booms.
Betting on johnson
Progressive Republicans now are
laying their bets on senator Hiram
Johnson, Of California. as the next
Republican candidate. These bets are
aot without takers however, for
0ther Republican senators who are
acknowledged TO be in the race in
clude senator Niles Piondexter, OF
Washington; senator Kellogg, of
Minnesota. senator LenroOt, Of Wis
e0nsin- senator Knox, Of PeEnsyl-
-anfa, senator Lodge, Of Massachu-
sets. senator Harding, Of Ohio; SEN
ator Watson. Of Indiana, and senator
Cummius. OF Iowa These are but a
Few Of the names that have been men
toned. for there IS hardly a man who
500 '--S rfe senate who doesn't bob
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-28

.. IA. excepting IS minutes off for
lunch. During the day he walked
~ miles. and hit the bali 796 times.
He exhausted six caddies under so.
he played the last round On IS, and
the last nine holes in So. In playing
bounds only twice, and off the course
only four times. Mr.. Styles Is an
amateur and a man OF small stature.
O. which Is the larger the Grand
Central station IN New York or the
Union station in Washington ID. CT
Q. The Grand Central station IS
the largest railroad station In Amer
lea and Is also the most extensive
Q. what Is writer's ernmp and q
there any cure for itf J. V
a writer's cramQ has been de-
fined as disease OF those who Go
. too much writing, especially with
the hand, too tightly contracted. A
person with this trouble has not COM
plete control over the muscles OF the
thumb and middle and foreflngers.
which are brought Into use In writ
ing The various methods OF treat
ment used so far have not proved ai-
together successful Among the
methods used are surgical operations
and application OF electricity.
@ How many negroes are there
IN the United stutesf W. G. =.
A The latest figures available
from the bureau OF the census as to
the negro population Of the United
states shows that there are s,827, T63
negroes IN this country
G. Is the United stuteH capitol at
Washington insuredf J.. u.
A. The capitol at Washington Is
not insured because the government
does not insure any Of its property,
and because. in the second place, IL
Is regarded as absolutely firenroof
q. What a. the percentage OF Roman
Catholics IN Ireland and Of Prot
eEtanfs IN Ulsterf ID. n. Q.
A or the total population OF Ire
land II IS estimated that 72.Ss per-
constitute 5s-33 percent Of the popu-
latiou % Ulster.
@. Where did the expression ssThe
goose hangs h'Eh7 oriEinntes S. 8.
A The usual form is: Every
thing Is lovely and the goose hangs
high" u IS said TO have originally
been The goose honlzs highs' that
IS 1t cries and flies high, which IS a
sign OF fair weather.
O. What was the length Of n
Roman IeaEuef II. b. n.
A The length OF a Roman league
was 80 PAGES each OF five fee
@ How did the custom originate
Of hnving Saturday afternoon ns r
holiday ID, A.
A. This custom was supposed to
have originated IN Scotland IL ap-
pears that by a council Of William,
king OF Scotland. A. d. 1903. Il was
determined that Saturday. after tie
18th hour should be kept holy. that
everyone might attend vespers in
preparation for Sunday.
fAny reader can get the answer 70
any question by writing The Herald
Information bureau, Frederic J. Has
kin, director. Washington, D. C. This
offer applies strictly to information.
The bureau cannot give advice on
legal medical and financial matters.
It does not attempt 70 settle domes-
tic troubles, nor to undertake exhaus-
tive research o. suy subject Write
your question plainly and briefly.
Give fun name and address and en-
close a twc-cent stamp for return
postage. All replies are sent direct
- the inQuirer.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-28
TEXAS WOMAN
HAS SPENT
HUNDREDS
After consulting specialists
without results finds re-
lief by taking Tanlac.

After spending hundreds OF dollars
for medicines and advice that did ne
no good few bottles OF Tanlac soon
brought me relief and made a well
woman Of me-" said Mrs. J. z. Barnett,
Route 1, Box 123, Houston. Texas.
Z suffered so much from indiges-
uon,' she continued, that I was
almost nervous wreck Everything
disagreed with me and I suffered
agonies from gas on my stomach and
would get 50 nauseated that / would
have to lie down. Ny nerves were in
such a wretched condition that could
lever sleep more than three OF four
hours at night, and ny homework
was burden 10 me.
7 went TO New York TO consult
specialists about my trouble. but de-
lived no benefit from their treatment
Hearing so many Of my friends prais-
Ing Taniac I decided to try Il. and
before I had finished my first bottle
I felt It was doing me good. I can
now eat anything I want without suf-
fering afterwards. I sleep all night
Ike a child and am so much stronger
that my homework IS q real pleasure
now. I am better in every way than
ever thought I'd be again and my
husband joins me In praising Tanlac
Tor my restoration to health"
All druggists sell Tanlac.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-28
Chest Colds, Coughs and
Sore Throat Go Over Night
Begy's Mustarine is Better Than Iiniments, Pasters
Poultices or Hot Water Bottles. Does the Work
in Half the Time.

Remember the terrible influenza
Epidemic last year.
The demand for Begy's 1Iustarlne
was so enormous, that stocks in retail
stores and wholesale warehouses dis
appeared with amazing speed
Get a box noW-or two boxes. you
can't tell what viii happen
But just as soon as your throat gets
sore or you feel that tightening IN the
Chest
Rub on Bsgy's 1lustarine. for moth
ing on this earth VIII subdus lnflam-
nation, and prevent congestion.
quicker than this great and first inn
provement on the old fashioned Mus
tard plaster.
It's the quickest pain killer known.
SO be sure when you even suspect
pleurisy, bronchitis or tonsilitis, to
use 20 freely.
10 won't blister not even the tender
est skin-it can not blister.
But it's hot stuff, and contains more
concentrated notwithstanding heat. than
any other counter-irritant in exist
cnce-
That's why It goes right after pains
and aches, soreness and swellings, no
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-28
Beauty Chats
~ rnwn grvrr rrnua-u
Letters.

MES. FREE-Tm sorry not 20 be
w able 70 help you. but don't know
what would remove a mercury cya-
hide stain ask the druggist what IS
the best solvent for It
Little Sport-Use vasellne or. bet
ter yet. hair tonic 20 make the hair
grow lower on the forehead. Rub It
around the edge Of the hair across
the brow. Yes. toilet water Is good
for an oily skin.
Mrs. r. CT these early gray
hairs come from poor health. build
yourself up. Grayness IN youth often
comes from nervousnsss. illness. or
Just ordinary neglect II you have
dandruff, cure that gray hairs are
bound to follow H. You need a good
hair tonic and the scalp should be
massaged daily.
George M-So far as 7 know there
Is no way Of making stiff or klnky
hair stra iEht and smooth. Take good
care Of d. II you keep Il cut short
and let it grow fairly. long IN front
and at the sides. this often makes the
hair seem softer and look better.
Daily Reader-Here's the best for
mula for a daily cold cream
White wax I ounce.
Spermaceti, I ounce
Rose water, { ounces.
Almond OIL 4 ounces
Powdered boraN, 80 grains.
Iincture beuzoin. I drachm.
Heat the oils and the wax until all
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-28
Ethel ClaytOn's
Beautiful Complexion

That splendid actress now appear
ing under the Paramount banner 10
famous fer her beautiful complexion
She attributes her wonderful skin 70
the use OF a simple toilet article called
Derwillo. There Is nothing like u for
tan. frecEles, shiny nose. sallow. dark.
rough skin. II takes the place OF
face powder. stays on better. as per-
spiratiOn does not affect IL. and q in.
stantly beauties the complexion. One
application proves IL II you want a
nice lily white skin with rosy cheeks.
get a bottle OF Derwillo today. YOU
viii be delighted Derwillo IS sold
at all up 10 date toilet counters Be
sure 10 read the large announcement
OF Miss Clayton's soon 70 appear in
this paper. It tells how 20 instantly
have a beautiful complexion ana
soft. white, velvety skin everyone
Just loves 70 touch. "-AdF.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-28

are blended. Heat the rose water.
tincture and borax. Pour together,
remove from heat stir and beat TIL
It begins to CONCEAL and pour at once
into Jars.
You are 20 pounds too light You
can vary as much as 10 pounds from
your standard weight, but IS - too
far off You cannot be really healthy
Il YOU are so thin Better make Il
up by drinking cream and milk and
eating fat making foods. Use toilet