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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17
TROUBLE
NEARLY OVER At
OVERLAND PLANT
Labor Trouble Started With
Outside Radicals, Accord
ing to Distributor.

Eighty-fve hundred men are now
at work in the WHY'S Overland
plant at Toledo, and production is
being increased daily after months
of trouble over the strike, according
to word received this week by E. A
Bennett, proprietor of the +. A
Bennett Overland company, distrib-
utors of Overland cars for this sec
ton Mr. BENEFITS word is from
Edwin 3. Jackson, vice-president in
charge of sales at the Overland fac
tory. and is decidedly optimistic in
character. The letter from Mr.
Jackson is interesting in that it
gives a summary of the strike, with
facts verified by the Central Labor
nuion of Toledo.
The letter to Mr. Bennett follows
in part:
Conditions continue to improve
every day. A. the time this letter
* written more than $500 men are
at work in the Toledo plant at the
standard wage scale established
the standard 4s-hour week
"As you will recall. the Overland
strike was started by Il small group
Of less than 900 radicals IN the ma
ch!nists union OF Toledo, whose
membership was padded by the in
clusion OF a large number OF mem
bers who did not belong 70 the ma
chinists' craft. There was no lock-
out. These men walked out at the
end Of the eighth hour on Mon
day, May 5th, although 1t was clear
ly understood that the established
day was eight hours and Sc min
utes, IN order 10 provide for half
holiday on Saturday afternoon
ION the following day and dur
ing the succeeding period of the
strike the plant was open TO every
employe who desired 10 return TO
work as a worker and not as a dis
turber on the day after the strike
was declared 6,665 employees re-
NAMED at work These employees
and several others quit work only
through intimidation or through lack
of the city's ability 10 give protec-
ton TO the workers.
THE universal endorsement Of
the company's fairness was shown
Yesterday when more than 9S per
cent Of the employees cast their vote
for shop Representatives on the re-
presentation plan proposed by the
company. This plan gives every
employee, whether union or non
union without discrimination, a di-
rect voice in all labor affairs. and
does not require 20 be represented
by a committee elected by union
members outside Of he shop.
The situation is very satisfactory
and continues 70 improve daily"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17

He. (Under an automobHe). Tell
me that again.
She. (In seat Of automobile. read
ing from instruction book. Grasp
carburetor firmly with left hand ani
with small wrench loosen screw be
low needle valve
He What Is the needle valve?
She. II doesn't say
First Bystander. The needle valve
is the thing that regulates the gas.
Yes.
lie. was talking to my wife.
First Bystander Oh, very we'll l
thought maybe you'd ike a little
help.
lie. Go herr. Dearie.
Second Bystander. "A hard faced
boy. Yes, darling?
lie. Be quiet, can't you. How
many people are out there?
She. About 10 now. Several more
are coming.
lie. Tell them to go away. won't
you?
She. My husband says for yoU
EGllAtilCn 10 20 away he > GeGl
under the car for half an hour now
and he's getting nervous.
Second and Third Bystanders. FOOr
old dear. He must be just about
crazy
Fourth Bystander. Run out and
get him a nice hot cup O. broth.
Henry, TO steady him.
Henry. Aw broth wouldn't do him
no good. He wants a jolt, an the
towns dry. He'll de under there
for want Of a little heetch. anC all
because of what ". J. Bryan done
to the country.
He. Dearie2
She. Yes?
lie. Pay no attention to those
muckers. but read me that again
about what to do. Read slowly and
carefully.
she. Maybe I'd better hand you
the book.
He. No, I can't see to read under
here. Hurry, We must be getting
along.
Fifth Bystander. That's the talk
old top. Get along. There's sin
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17

of line, robust farmer in tn mid
summer o life surrounded by lovin'
wife an children, AN with plenty an
Z spare. who become disOrganized
an stampeded from readin' a pOul-
try journal Tn spirit Of adven-
ture has pervaded all ages. Strong
men have forsaken civilization an
exposed 'emselves L tn rigors o. tn
Arctic winters IL search O. tn
North Pole DARN navigators have
sacrificed all that wuz near an dear
{ pillow tn deep Brave men have
forgotten all earthly obligations in
Their rush fer gold. Smart thrivin
fellers have bid goodby L establish
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17
HObOing by Truck PrOUideS Unique
Vacation for These Seattle NOn1adS

with "A Republic was declared the
logical solution TO the monotony of
ordinary summer touring.
When morning came, and the re-
mains of the pantry cleaned, the
happy idea struck several members
of the party that business could be
added TO pleasure, and a demonstra-
ton or two were made of the truck
TO likely prospects en- route
The danger OF overlooking the
next meal was duly considered and
| it was decided TO combine the dem
onstrations with some actual work
The first demonstration took place
at a large farm house with barns
spread everywhere and there SEEM
| ed ample work for a truck Of the
Republic type Names cannot be
mentioned. for they would disclose
business secrets; but friend Keely is
real truck salesman when he gets
started. and the ease with which
/ the Republic walked around the
barnyard would crafty almost any
man.
An Invitation to Dinner.
The best part OF the whole dem
Onstration was an invitation TO din
ner for the entire party.
During the afternoon the nose Of
the truck was regretfully headed
! hOmeward, and it would perhaps be
just as well TO draw a curtain over
the evening meal The journey to-
wards home-fOr the party had gone
some distance during the day and
ne-half-eliminate all possibility
of earning ones keep. unless one
desired 10 spend part of the night
driving
However. there was still a little
money in the eXchequer and it went
just IS far as it could. Under 9TH
er circumstances. so the tourists
cQmfOrted themselves, they would
have been more than able to ar
range for supper, had not the home
ward tip been necessary. AS it was.
] they smacked their lips over the
crackers and called TO mind a GER
tain Seattle restaurant where one
can get a fat juicy steak. with
French fried potatoes. strawberry
shortcake and combination salad.
When Seattle was reached, the last
dime in the exchequer was varefully
divided, and solemn vows pledged
TO take the same Republic on a reg
ular vacation outing as soon as pos
sibla
Meanwhile one ". L. Eaton is
trying TO collect box OF cigars
from one S. L. Keely.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17

ed business enterprises { try Their
hands IN tn oil fields, while many
valuable artisans have deserted
Their benches an lathes L try Their
luck NJ sellin' cigars or life insur-
ance. Women, too, bright. intel
lectual women, have thrown aside
Their social prestige an stolen away
from fire indulgent husbands an
interestin' children { enter new
fields of endeavor. Unsettled spir-
its-folks without balance wheels
restless creatures, have ever fit
from one occupation I another, al
lus windin up on tn ragged edge
o. nowhere without any moss. o.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17

Mrs. Joe Shoots hrOther-in-law,
who one short year ago traded his
magnificent farm o. one hundred
an sixty acres o valuable broom
corn in HlinOy fer a poultry yard.
has written tn follerin' letter from
somewhere in Iowa L his married
daughter Nettie:
Meet me at tn ole mill Tues
day at dusk an bring a hat an a
pair o. shoes. / still have my linen
buster. Hurriedly. FATHER"
IT. foregOin' is but one o. tn
many tragedies o life directly at
tributable L tn lure o. tn poultry
business. an tells tn pathetic story
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17
AUTO PRICES ARE
KEEPING Up PACE
Several Factories Give Notice
of Advanced Prices on
Current Models.

Automobile prices are keeping
pace with the general high cost OF
living. Several auto factories have
given notice in the last two weeks Of
advanced prices on current models.
The Packard Motor Car CO. ad-
vanced prices on all passenger cars
and trucks on line 325, including
open touring and closed models. the
advances are from $500 10 S4OO. on
the trucks the advances range from
$50 TO $500.
The Peerless Motor Car Co. OF
Cleveland, advanced all models sI49.
giving as a reason the increasing
cost OF labor and materials.
The Cole Motor Car Co, o. Indian
apolis. increased prices on ITS entire
line 5000
The Haynes Automobile CO. has
announced an increase in price OF
$500 on 1920 models 70 take effect
at once. The line viii consist OF a
light six in four body STYLES and four
styles II light twelves
The 1920 program CT the Buick
company calls for six models az
practically the present prices. The
coupe and sedan were increased in
price a few weeks ago.
4 number OF other large manu-
facturers are reported 10 be consid-
ering an advance II prices on their
product and the day seems far on
when prices on any line o. automo-
biles VIII be restored TO the pre- war
lps-qlQ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17

Why, Arthur. that's the screw you're
looking for.
Seventh Bystander. sure enough.
chanician?
she. Now hurry and tx q. We're
an hour late already.
Eighth Bystander Yes. and tho
president is expecting as.
de. It's in now. See II she'll
start
she. climbing into carr. No.
she wont
Eleventh Bystander. Maybe II
you'd take her out OF gear and re-
lease the brakes she'd start.
lie. Wait TIL I get out from under
the car before YOU do that You!i
Kill me.
Tenth Bystander. Better stay
there. Percy. it'll just save you
trip back under If she don start.
she. No, dearie. I can't make the
thing start.
lie. Try everything.
She / have.
SeN enth Eystander. Cheese 20.
Percy. tho cop.
Fifth Bystander Pull your feet
IN percy. or he'll fan 'em with RS
night stick
lie. Oh. shut up, viii you?
The Policeman. on your vav
with that car there. Don't you see
you're blocking traffic?
she. But 1t won't run. 8Ir. Oh
fcef
policeman Get II tcved then.
send for a trouble wagon.
He. Never mind, officer. I'll have
1t fixed in just a second.
Policeman. Yell set out from un-
der there and come with me. we've
violated four ordinances already-oe-
structing traffic. causin crowd 90
collect. LAWN an abandoned car oE
the street, and talkin' back 10 al OK
ncer. Come out
lie. (Coming out) But
Officer. 10 butts. come With me.
She. doing something inside the
carr. Why Arthur IL is working
he. What did you do
She. Nothing. only turned that
key you locked IL with.
He Then IL WIS locked all ths
time?
Policeman. Cooking az mis- victim
carefully. On second thoughts
you're no prisoner Of mine re-
lease you. friend. bur for the love
~ Mike git in he car an drive ava
before thim squirrels over there get
a sight IT, YOU.
Copyright 1879
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17

Did you ever slip off your white
collar. climb into your oldest suit of
clothes, and with pack on your back.
whistle on your lips and a song of
freedom in your heart. stroll forth
on the open road?
Or. to express it a bit differently.
did you ever attempt to make your
living on the road. from hand TO
mouth-with perhaps ten or fifteen
cents in your pocket between your
self and starvation?
No? Well, listen to this story of
couple Of so Seattle nomads who
tried it last week; and came back
TO tell the tale
The idea originated with ". L.
Eaton, Republic truck distributor,
who, when not studying plans for
his new building. and ways and
means for selling motor cars or
trucks is a believer in the great out
doors.
Takes Company Outfit.
one day when varied methods of en-
jOying ones summer were being
discussed, S. l.. Kelly, truck sales
manager expressed his firm belief
that ne could take a Republic truck
and have the best little vacation in
the world.
"I'll just put my camping equip
ment on it," said he. climb into the
drivers seat, go wherever could
go with an automobile and enjoy
myself just as much"
In support Of his claims he men
toned the Des Moines Chiloren's
home. which took a Republic truck
and toured all over the west last
year and came back determined to
cross the continent in the truck this
year.
one of the statesmen asked. why
couldn't a chap take such a truck
and pay his own way, or a. least
make a little money, hauling for the
farmers and others en- route >"
NO reason in the world why he
couldn't replied Keely. Il was
just sinking Of that myself"
Others Join Party.
Then il was that Mr.. Eaton came
up and overheard the remarks.
Why don't you go out without a
cent in your jeans" he queried.
and see what you could make?"
Give me ten cents and I'll try
declared keely. Immediately the
stunt was on. Plans were made and
several kindred spirits, relishing the
opportunity for adventure, asked
permission TO accompany the voy-
ager Bright and early Friday
morning. Mr.. Eaton babe the truck
and party good bye" and as they
2 lied out, offered his truck sales
manager a box of cigars If the par
~ caught more than five fish.
When they started the entire cap
ital after il was added together, to-
tailed the vast amount of 40 cents.
II should be added. also. that sufi-
cient gasoline and oil were taken
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17

along for a reasonable length of time
to get the party started.
Down the street the party's first
attack was on Piper & Taft. Two of
the fastest takers in the delegation
convinced that blishment that
the best method in the world TO dis
play its camping and outing para
phernalia would be 20 loan it to the
tourists. An automobile tent, camp
ing sleeping pocket, kerosene stove,
table, chairs. Ratchet and other
equipment were borrowed. AS the
party loaded the outfit on the truck
up strolled NJ. s. Brigham of the
Cash Eegister company, whose Of
fee adjoins Piper & Taft.
Their First Job.
We'll" said he, Where's every
body going?" The plot was unfold
ed to him and he proceeded to give
the tourist their first task. 1t com
prised hauling a barrel Of kerosene
oil and some lumber to LaVilla sta
ton on the Bothen highway, and in
recompense he promised them a
bountiful lunch.
When the Republic pulled up al
the warehouse. the kerosene was
waiting for il; and out in the uni
versity district the lumber was pick
ed up. Together with camping out
fit and passengers. the truck had a
stable load, but it headed north
ward with a hum of satisfaction, and
pounded over the country road lead
ing 10 LaVilla station as If ruts and
bad grades were mere fun.
The road. as it wound up hill and
down, narrowed and narrowed IN
til il was hardly a trial between low
hanging branches But the sturdy
iron horse rolled along merrily I'M
til Albert Smith Of the W. L Ea-
ton service department at the
wheel. brought it up just in time
for lunch.
After the freight had been IN
loaded, the tourists ate OF their first
earned meal on the trip. Judging
from remarks passed found the
humble sandwiches and hXin's a
veritable feast Nothing had ever
tasted quite so good.
Resume Journey.
Then the junket was resumed,
continuing on TO BOthell, where a
half hour job OF hauling was eX-
changed for TWO quarts or milk, ba-
con and coffee at a grocery store.
Everett was the next objective and
IL was near that city that old Re
liable. as the Republic one-ton was
christened, was parked Tor the
night. The tent was erected, the
table spread. the stove lighted. and
supper started.
curing the process one OF the
alert members OF the party saw a
car with a punctured tire. and CT
fered his services. This little job
added nifty cents TO the exchequer,
enough 10 buy two loaves Of bread
and a few smokes.
As the party lay down 10 sleep
after the first day. the outing was
voted complete success: hoboing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17

just the foot brake? READER.
In descending a hill the driver
usually controls the speed of the car
by the service brakes. 1t is good
practice to equalize the wear on each
set OF brakes. The service brake is
the one most used; therefore, when
opportunity offers. it would seem ad-
visable TO use the emergency brake.
The term emergency does not
specially apply TO cases of emer-
gency. but is rather an extra set of
brakes for use should the service
brake fail to hold sufficiently at any
time. The driver must exercise
judgment on the use of his brakes
and should keep both in equally
good condition
Motor experimentation can I
make a paint for motor car rims
which will prevent rust2 j. T.
Remove the rust from the rims
y scraping and sandpapering Clean
thoroughly, and then apply a coat
of ordinary shellac. mixed with some
graphite. When this has dried thor
oughly apply another coat. Some
people use an aluminium paint to
advantage.
Motor department. - Will you
kindly let e. me know some way in
which I can stop the connections in
the gasoline pipes from leaking? No
matter how tight these may be the
Gasoline seems TO leak through.
READER.
The ground bevel joints in the con-
nections must be buried or other
wise impaired TO permit such leaks
II not this, then the connections are
not very securely soldered on the
ends OF the pipe line The nut should
when tight. make these joints gas
tight. Very often in maKing these
connections ordinary washing soap
slight leaks. II the connections are
properly fitted, however, neither Of
these substances should be neces-
sary. Would suggest that you in
spect the gas line thoroughly for
any crack or slight opening at the
points where the connections are
made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17

course, If II wuznt fer folks with
DARN an initiative, tn world
would stand still. That we al
know. Some one must lead off if
we're I progress. That we know
also. "Nothin' ventured. nothin
won" is an ole an true sayin', but
at that theirs nothin' { commend
tn brother-in-law, who left a good
thing an in ore brief year, wuz re-
duced L one linen buster
Fer ever restless spirit that
makes a KILN ninety write
home fer money.
Copyright National Newspaper
Service.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17
THIRTY ARMY HOSPITALS.

The army now has thirty general
and base hospitals at which service
men are receiving treatment They
are located in more than twenty
states. Fifteen additional base hos
pitfalls located at army camps are
scheduled 10 BE- made camp hospi-
tala-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17
HELPFUL HINTS.

You may have occasion 10
wash down your engine with a
mixture OF kerosene and gaso-
line, which, Of course. * an ex-
celent fuel for fire. Before pro-
ceeding with the work. be sure
10 disconnect the battery and
note that all electrical contacts
are dead. II this is not done
you may cause a short circuit
and incidentally experience the
thrills attending a well fed fire.
Occasionally you should clean
the strainer of the fuel line and
fuel tank II is easier to do
this at your leisure when pre-
pared than TO experience the
necessity wheG unprepared, pos
sibly in the rain and dark.
Electrical connections will
corrode. Sometimes when you
ind the lights go on and off, do
not hesitate 10 suspect a corrod-
ed fuse. Even the horn will
give quicker and better service
If all the connections are
clean.
Occasionally you should open
the drain at the bottom Of car
buertor before starting engine.
Water or any foreign matter
will be drawn off and possible
trouble anticipated
If your car is equipped with
the battery ignition system al
ways remember that the dis
tributer points need cleaning
frequently. Carefully follow the
makers instructions and you
will enjoy a smooth running en-
CINE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17
Cast OF Characters

Cast OF Characters
He
She
First, Second and up 10
Twentieth Bystanders
A Policeman
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17

The greater part Of the city Of
Amsterdam Is built oii piles. the IA
NOUS town hall standing on no fewer
than 1900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-17

Motor department I'm descend
ing a long hill should one use both
The hno& and emergency hEaks or
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-09-18

The famous Holman Bibles are on
sale in Bamberg only at the Herald
Book Store. A few family Bibles on
hand.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-09-18
,4-HoUR BATH IS FAIRLY TRIED.
'Uncle'' George Decides it Won't Do
For Elderly Men.

Anderson, Sept. 10. - "Uncle'
George Jones, colored and eighty
FIVE, has discovered that swimmin'
holes are made for little boys. He
is now inclined to the belief, more
over, that bath of twenty-four
hours duration is too much of good
thing, no matter how alluring the
placid waters. of Generostee Creek, or
how badly the ablution is needed.
Uncle" Georges name appeared on
the missing list the other day, and
as he was not truant by repute
there was much concern over his
prolonged absence. The solution of
the mystery is, as has been learned
since "Uncle" Georges temperance,
that he yielded to the call of sort
of reminiscent longing, dormant, per-
haps, since the. days "befo' de wah,"
and Jared merrily creekward to salts
fy the yearning. Having draped the
bare limbs of neighboring tree with
his conventional regalia, the dusky
lad of eighty-fve summers. stepped
gingerly downward to inquire by con-
tact if the water of the ancient hole
was still fine. 1t was. And the hole
was easy to get into. But it was
alarmingly hard to get out of, as
"Uncle" George became aware
through periodic efforts during the
succeeding twenty-four hours. He
was a nice clean little boy when
searchers found him. Apparently,
the injury to his physical well-being,
il any at all, was negligible.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-09-18
NO RENT FOR TRENCHES.
Army Officers Disposes of Old Story.
Many Claims Settled.

Paris, Sept. S.-Col. Blanton Win
ship, Judge advocate general and also
head of the claims department of the
American eXpeditionary forces, hnal-
" disposed OF the old story that
the French people claimed rentals TOR
the ground occupied by the trenches
at the front in his testimony TO-DAY
before the committee of the Amerl-
can congress which is investigating
war expenditures. He testihed that
no such claim had ever been mace
against American eXpedltlonarE
forces and that the only claims of this
nature we're for the use of ground
in the training area, which was cut
I'D and damaged in order to familiar
ize the men with conditions at the
front. His department, Colonel WIN
ship said, has thus far disposed OF
100000 claims which have been set
tied on about the same basis as
claims against lHO iA0ANh So'NN
ment. These claims include about
36.O0O,00O francs ir>rentals for prop
erty occupied as hospitals and head
quarters and 5O,000,000 francs for
the billeting of soldiers and animals.
Damages have also been paid. ne
asserted. in about $50 cases in which
the French people were killed by
American expeditionary forces motor
cars.
Nearly 1000 cases, Colonel Win
ship testified, officers and men were
Obliged to share in the payment OF
claims for damages for which they
personally had been responsible. NO
claims were paid in connection with
criminal acts of soldiers except in one
instance in which a man on sentry
duty unjustiiably shot and instantly
killed a Frenchman. Colonel Win
ship declared that his department
had settled claims growing out OF
more than $4,000 installations of the
American expeditionary forces in
France. Thus far, in less than l per
cent. of the cases the claimants re-
fused the sums offered.