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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING DEC. P. 1919
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CHRISTMAS.

Conditions this year as Christmas comes are quite different from what they were a year ago at this time. Then Just as the great war had closed the world W l., looking to the denobili- zaiien of armies, the entrance upon tho periods of reconstruction and re- adjustment and anticipating the Dros- ptr1us conditions that it had right to expect would follow the strife.
 The year has been marked by a great reduction in the fighting. though 1t still continues in certain sections and there has been much thought given to the important problem of ar ranging the terms of pe~@G. Unfortu- nately even at this spaand Christ mastide since the signing Of the ar nlissice peace is not actually in force and in many quarters Of the world there arc other manifestations of un- t-st that are dlsquieting and trouble some.
 Christmas. however, always brings 8 message Of peace and good will to the world. The joy and siadness on this great anniversary always reflects tho inspiration of the message of the day The world has emerged from its great est war. it has also encountered othe, obstacles of discerd but it is, never. theless the time when we should gel the full meaning of the lesson 0; Christ's patience, service and sacri- flee and apply them as best we can tC the meeting of the difficulties encoun. tered. We should accept the Christ mas message not only with thankful hcarts but with hearts full of hop, for the future regardless of what i. being done to deprive mankind of tha hope. These are the times when tn Faith should be strengthened and tn problems tackled by a people unite, under the inspiration of true Christ mas thoughts.
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NAVAL AWARDS.

When Admiral Sims refuses to ac- cspt e distinguished service medal from the secretary Of the navy under the existing system of giving ont medals it cannot fail. 10 arouse inter est in the method that is used in re- wardins nleritprious and cxtraordi- nary service performed by members of the navy. Admiral Sims will not &C., cept the medal until it is made certain that others who are entitled to It but have not as yet been designated to receive it though recommended fer it are provided for. And this brings to ligbt what at the present appears to be the injustice of the whole system of making awards.
 Not only has the recommendation of Admiral Sims been disregarded bui the secretary of the navy has ever disresarded the recommendations d the navy board of award and exercised r1s own Judgment in handing out dec. orations, 1t even being his contcntior that commanders of vessels that hay, been sunk by by submarines shoult get the distinguished service meda while those who have sunk submarine have net been honprsd by as high al award. Apparently 1t is a question 0 favorttisn with the secretary wht puts into the honor list those not eu titled to be there and disregard those who should receive the honor. I is to be realized of course that sucl service as they rendered was net per formed with the idea of getting tn reward but innsmnch as t stands ol so prominently in comparison witl that of others they should receive i and not have it handed to those un deserving.
 The effect that such O method 0 distributing honors is bound to hay in the navy can be fully appreciated Admiral Sims has followed an un beaten path in taking the action tlls he has but fl cannot fail to be realize, that he Is standing for justice in pref erenee 70 fsvoritissn and it is believe that ihe lists of recommendations an os actual awards will prove thi when disclosed.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
hAPeoops HOMECOMING.

The country is interested to know tho outcome Of the Hapgood affairs and 10 ascertain the reason for his re- turn at this time and to learn what it is that the foreign relations commit tee has learned regarding Mir. Hap good and is willing to tell the senate and possibly the public when and if necessary.
 When Maurice Egan closed his com meRdable service as minister to Den- mark Norman Hapgood was selected by President Wilson as his successor. The nomination was looked upon un- favorabiy at the time because of the views which it was known that he held and it was no surprise when the senate failed to confirm the appoint ment. Confirmation however, wasn't w1ited for. Mir. Hapgood hasteRed to Denmark, taking a chance on being spMoved and he has for several months been serving in some sort of s capaoity but noE as the accredited minister ot the United States to Den mark.
 It has been denied since it wa1 known that he was on his way home nat he had been recalled. On his ar rival he refused to have anything tC say reserving all communications fol the state department. but ip view ol the bolshetik leanings aceredited tt Hapsoed before he was selected fol tho post rumor has it that he uset such influence as he had in behalf o1 the bol2heviki of Russia during hi, stay abroad and it is in explanation of that that it is believed his tril home is made.
 Mir. Hapgoed is net the enly 6ne, O radical views who has been seleete.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
safa Floats if Shin Sinks.

What is called a "foating ships safe" has been invented by N. V, Maatschappy, Hollander. It is an egg shaped device and the object is to render mails and valuables as safe as possible during transit by sea. Mounted on the ships deck the safe frees itself if the vessel should sink. In addition to an audible signal the safe when afioat sends up a rocket every hour for twelve hours and shows q light for three months. The rocket and signalling mechanism of the in gehious and Interesting invention fig carried at the top.
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by the president as representative of the government. A number of such have likewise been quietly dropped ap- rarentiy. although the rublic has been informed only of their resignations. It Is entirely possible that what is being charged against Mr. Hapgecd is in- correct, which is to be hoped, but with the senate cnf,nittee prepared to turn the light on hin. the country will await the result impatiently.
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Hapniness in Store.

The administration is going to iron out all the ills and bring rest and comfort to q storm tossed country. Glory be! The blanks for the prepa . ration of income tax statements are about ready for distribution.-Los An- geies Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

Tke coal operators can blame no one but themselves when on baking ever the government plan of adjusting the coal situation there is a demand that thsy be nads to comply.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

Tho welthernan has given evidence that the sle6s and skates arc not like ly to pass the winter on the shelves.
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Wilson Can Have Tarkey." says doctor. Wefl, that's about what the allied powers have been offering for some time but the opposition has been too strcng.
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It should not be overlooked that temperance needs to be practiced at tho dinner table quite as much as anywhere else.
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Being in the air doesn't make a man immune from vultures. as ceu- pie of aviators have found out oyer in Europe.
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The man on the corner says: Christ mas is the holiday when tho lowly goose naags high.
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The idea Of cheap alcohol for fuel purposes is a capital one, but it would be a hard job restricting to engines in these prohibition days.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

Now that we have gotten prices started on the tsheggan. as Secretary Palmer iptim4tes from the agreement with the packers, it will be expected to see results sooner sr later in all direer sfisNs,
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4 big ship load of Christmas gifts has started for Germany, which coun- try has been getting things of diff ferent character for some time.
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Much of the pieturesqueness of ths visit of Slpta Claus has disappeared now that he has put aside his rein- deeHs for speedier transportation.
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It is said that the president has an open mind on the railroad question but he will have to show which way he Is headed before long.
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4 merry Christmas, day filled with joy and happincss, to each and every one.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
EDITORIAL NOTES.

With American toys the children win enjoy Christmas more than ever,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

No, Hazel, a man isn't necessarily e2Inibal because he eats Holsters.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09
Bright Colored Cars
to Be Shown by the
Victor Motor Firm

The most beautiful car in its class
is the opinion motorists acclaim Of
the Roamer car. handled BY the Vic
tor Motor company 2s23 Farnam
street.
The sporting car, car Of cars
beaming light of motordom, and
peer Of its class are the epithets
given to the Roamer, built on lines
of durability and beauty. At the
listed price of $500, the sturdy
demon possesses all the features and
latest improvements the automobile
world offers for the satisfaction and
comfort of the higher class of mo-
florists.
When one chooses a car for speed,
he will set his eye upon the Deusen-
berg motor, singly renowned for
power, according to Earl H. Scripps-
general manager of the local sales
office. Another choice of motors
may be made in the selection Of
Roamer Continental Six. designed
and supervised by mechanical ex-
perts of the Roamer factory. Bear
ing a customs-made aluminium body,
enameled with IA coats of paint and
finished in choice colored uphol-
stery, the Roamer has gained the
appelation OF Tailor made"
THE car has attracted wide
spread notice, because Of its beauty
and durability" Mr.. Scripps stated.
THE demand for them has exceeded
the supply in this territory, but the
factory sales manager has promised
cars aplenty to be delivered as soon
as possible"
The Victor Motor company will
have two Of the bright-eolored cars
on exhibition in the auto show.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09
RICKENBACHER
NOT RECKLESS,
But THOROUGH
American Ace Of Aces Mas.
tered Not Only Flying, but
Also the Art Of Marks
manShip.

In the great masses of troops that
fought on French and Belgian soil
for four years and three months
men of the ranks and their officers
lost their identity.
The world war for democracy, in
fact, was almost devoid of person.
alities, so tremendous were the
numbers engaged and so strict the
military censorship.
Like all rules, however, this has
its exceptions, among the most not
able being Eddie Rickenbacher, the
automobile race driver, who be-
came the ace of all American aces.
While his rank was only that of a
captain, he will return to this coun-
try national hero.
eve men in the automobile in
dustry have heard more about Rick
enbacher's exploits since the armis-
tice was signed than we did while
he was terrorizing the Hun in the
air." said Secretary Smyth of the
Omaha Automobile club.
Called Reckless"
"There are letters from the men,
bers of this squadron, for example"
written by fellow aviators who
secretly criticized "Rick" for taking
unnecessary chances with his life
and his plane when he was in train
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09

rising from fourth place in 1914 to
third in 1915.
The relative positions of the five
leaders among South American
states importing finished automo-
biles, exclusive of parts, for the five
years during the war period, are,
separately:
19l4Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay
Chile, Venezuela.
19ls-Argentina, Chile, Venezue-
la, Brazil, Uruguay.
1ol7-Argentina, Chile, Uruguay,
Brazil, Venezuela.
191S-Chile, Argentina, Uruguay
Brazil, Peru.
During 1915 South American
countries had already succeeded
like those Of North America, in adj
justing the conditions of production
and trade to the requirements Of
war. -.
With Argentina prospecting on the
worlds scarcity of food, which was
accumulated by the submarine war
fare, leading all the other states
Chile rose to second place and Vene-
zuela was pressed back to third posi-
ton. Chile's rise is, of course, trace
able to the growing importance oil
her saltpetre resources, this material
being indispensable in the making OF
many war materials. Uruguay's in
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09

other materials necessary In agricui-
tural, mining and metallurgical in
dustries. The principle involved is
that by purchasing American cars
the population Of those countries
grows familiar with the excellence
of one of our important products,
and will more easily be interested i'll
any suitable article offered from
American makers. Therefore, auto
mobile exports from the United
States to South America are Of spe-
cial importance.
During the year OF the outbreak Of
the war our South American exports
of motor vehicles and parts and of
motorcycles amounted to $685.
577. The most striking fact is that
1918 exports were seven times as big
as those Of 1914, the total last year
being $14,595,700. This net increase
of about 600 per cent was realized
during four years-a time in which
the United States first devoted its
chief commercial attention to ex-
ports to European belligerents, and
then to its own needs as a belliger-
ent. The manufacturing capacity I'M
der such circumstances was mar
velous.
Shipping Difficulties.
Our 1915 exports to South Amer
lea totaied but two-hfths of the
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09
VISUAL APPEAL
is BIG FACTOR IN
SELLING AUTOS
Beauty and Individuality Are
Prime Requisites for Sue
CSSefuI Business for
Auto Dealer.

Statistics show that 90 per cent Of
all motor cars priced above 81 900
are sold by their appearance their
visual appear" Beauty and indi-
dividuality have become requisites
in successful motor car requisites
ture. In these days of phenomenal
success by automobile engineers, no
one doubts the ability OF an automo-
bile to 20 and keep going, but beau.
ty is still being developed and beau
ty is in demand Motor car buyers
want something snappy; car that
looks the part on city streets or
highways.
The popularity Of the automobile
among women is largely response
bic for the demand for greater
beauty in design. From the school
girl still in her teens to the mature
matron, the automobile is a topic
of intimate interest and, too, there
is a constantly increasing number of
woman drivers. While women, even
before they took largely to driving
cars, undoubtedly influenced the pur-
chase of many, their part has now
become so important in the matter
Of car purchase that they may fairly
be said to hold what diplomats
would term a balance OF power.
They demand those niceties Of COM
fort and artistry of lines that many
men ordinarily are content to do
without.
The lines of a car that are dar-
ingly designed offer an immediate
identifying individuality. The freak
ish or ultra-modish car can appeal
but to few. Boldness OF lines must
have tempering touch, giving to
the whole q definite artistry that
will find popular Appreciation.
Beauty and individuality sanely
merged offer a real car value. That
is what the public desires and must
have. The motor car to be popular
must be completely beautiful, Beau-
ty in the motor car applies to me-
chanical features as we'll as lines,
hence the motor car to be COM
pletely beautiful must be beauti-
fully complete.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09
ST. ing the Battery.

When it is necessary TO lay up the
storage battery for some time there
are two methods of procedure. The
battery may simply be laid away
with the electrolyte in it and be re-
charged at intervals and have dis
titled water added as needed. This
serves very we'll for a long layup.
When the battery is to be out OF
commission for a longer time it
should be taken to the battery sta
ton and dry stored. In this meth
cd, the battery is dismantled and the
dried plates are stored until required
for reassembling.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09
South America Buys Many
Automobiles During War
Cars Blaze Way for More General Introduction Of
American Machinery in Latin Countries; Com
mercial Nations Of Europe Unable to Devote
Much Time to Export Trade.

1914 amount, reaching SS76,s43. The
decrease of 90 per cent from 1914
was due TO falling off Of South
American exports to Europe on &C
count Of difficulties in shipping,
most available tonnage being need
ed for troop and munition trans
ports. Aside from the colonies Of
British and Dutch Guiana, Venezu-
Ella was the only state showing an
increase of automobile trade. On
account of this gain the country
took second position as an importer
of American automobiles among
South American countries, while
Chile showed relative improvement,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09

the future are not definitely known,
it is commonly believed that he will
be seen at the wheel of a race car
on the speedways this season His
mount probably will be an English
Sunbeam, mo;ored by a l2-cyhnder
of the airplane type.
Eddie was partial TO the Sum
beam and its motor before the Unit
ed States entered the war, going to
England in the late fall Of 1916 in
hopes Of securing two or three OF
these cars for an American cam
paign in 1917. Now that he has put
the l2-cylinder to the most arduous
tests-military aviation--he un-
doubtedly is more enthusiastic than
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09

dustries likewise fourished on &C
count of war industries and shipping,
and that country, hitherto small and
'unimportant, took its place in the
list Of the FIVE leaders, South Ameri-
can automobile imports of all kinds
from the United States during 1916
totaled $3,o38,24l, an increase of $50
per cent over the previous twelve
month.
Exports Increase.
In 1917 the total amount was S.
sol ,073, exceeding the 1916 figure by
81 per cent With Argentina and
Chile in the first and second posi-
tons for car imports, respectively,
Uruguay, changing places with
Venezuela rose from fifth to third
place. Uruguay's rise is explained
by the increase of industry in the
''hinterland" in Peru and Paraguay,
whence shipments were sent to
Europe through the port of Mon
tevideo, increasing general prosper
ity. The South American center OF
wealth shifted from the north to the
south of the continent, with the min
ing state gaining chiefly in import
ance.
Brazil stuck to fourth position,
to which it had been forced in 1915
and which it held to the end of the
war. This fact is explained by the
circumstance that only one of its
Observation-Disclosures a paramount
importance to the conduct of the
war.
In the last year of the war Chile
took first place as an importer of
complete automobiles, but its total
of cars and parts was below that of
Argentina. Uruguay and Brazil re-
tanned their respective positions,
and the place of Venezuela, fifth po-
sition, was assumed by Peru, bear
ing out what has been said about
the Importance of mining territories.
The total of 1918 exports, 1885
700, is 20 per cent higher than that
of 1917.
Few Motorcycles. u.
The exports of motorcycles to
South America are still ridiculously
small. Compared with automobile
sales, they amount to per cent in
Chile, close to per cent in Ar
gentina, S per cent in Uruguay, rs
per cent in Brazil, and per cent in
Peru.
There is no doubt that the South
American motorcycle market could
be developed by rational effort to
large extent, and that by doing this
the way could be opened for many
other American products, thus gem
orally increasing our export balance
to these countries.
One item of importance empha-
sized by the figures is the matter of
spare parts. 1t is essential that not
only are the vehicles placed with the
purchasers, but there should be a
stock of repair parts in the more inn
portant centers of commerce, so that
these vehicles can always be kept in
good repair.
With the great commercial nations
Of Europe unable to devote as much
of their energies to exporting as
they could and did before the war,
the automobile and accessory indus
tries of the United States are now
facing a great opportunity in South
America for a wide expansion of
trade.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09

fewer American aViatorS would have
lost their lives in France if they had
been as thorough as he
Adjudged Defective.
"Richenbacher, we have al so
learned recently, was twice adjudg-
ed as incapaciated for further flying
because of defective hearing, follow
ing falls with his plane, and ordered
home But the nearest he got to the
United States was Paris and the
headquarters of General Pershing,
whose car he drove before he was
transferred to the air service. On
each occasion the commander of
the American expeditionary forces
ruled that man of Rickenbacher's
gameness, though a trife deaf, was
needed over the firing lines.
while Rickenbacher's plans for
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09

ing for the most hazardous branch
of the service.
"They write that after he had
mastered the art Of flying he turned
his attention to his machine gun
and mastered that as well. He taught
himself to shoot from every con-
ceivable angle and in every posi-
ton. And he was rot satisfied with
becoming an expe. marksman. He
jammed his machine purposely at
high attitudes that he might learn
to repair it while flying at a speed
of rs miles an hour
eve were inclined to think that
Eddie was OVERRIDING it at the time,
one writes, but we now realize that
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09

Automobile exports to South
American countries have served to
blaze the way for q more general
introduction OF American machinery
and implements. The first buyers Of
automobiles in every country are the
well-to-do people who set the pace,
and whose actions moreover, attract
attention from the whole popula-
ton. Thus, with South American
countries buying regularly such mot
or vehicles as are exported from the
United States, it will offer opportun-
tiles of increasing our exports of
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09
Firm Has First Truck.

1t is always interesting to learn
the history Of the first truck a con-
Germ builds and the history of it
through the years it is operated. In
this connection an interesting story
has been unearthed about the first
Indiana truck ever built. 1t is in its
eighth year, has run 100000 miles
and is still running every day for a
mercantile concern at Gas City, Ind.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-09

ever over the speed-power, stamina
and reliability of the T."
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-08-29
MEXICAN OIL PROBLEM.
sections OF Laws Enacted Since 1898
Would Give Government Right
10 Exercise Dominion
Over Deposits.

Mexico City, Aug. ga complete
history of the Mexican petroleum
question. including legislation datine G
back to the days of Spanish domin-
ion and continuing up 20 the constitu-
ton of 1917, together with data con
cerning the industry and tigurin
showing profits made by oil com
panles in this country, has been furn
ished the Associated Press by Leon
Salinas, under-secretary OF com
merce and labor, which department
has charge OF matters pertaining 20
petroleum.
Sections OF laws enacted since
1898, accordigg To his statement
Established for the Mexican govern
ment the legal right to exercise do
niinon over coal and oil deposits and
to enact minIng and commercial
codes which shall be binding through
out the republic. Article 2c7 OF the
constitution OF 1917, the statement
saws defines in clear terms the do
miniop OF The nation over hydro-car-
hons and outlines a system Of con
cessions Tor the explicit attention and
development Of petroleum territory
Discussing various legal phases OF
tho question and giving historical
data concerning the establishment OF
different Developments in the repuo-
lie. the statement gives production
figures which show that from 1871
10 1915 approximately as6,oeo'oo"
barrels of oil were produced in Mex
Zoo each wear. The production during
1918 was approximately eleven per
cent of the potential production OF
tho country. the statement says, ad-
ling that lack OF transportation has
h.o, th. reason that the Mexican oil
industry has not yet equaled that OF
the United States.
Referring to profits. the statement
cites one company which in 1918 re-
turned net profit OF more than
. SOC zee pounds sterling, being III
nor cent OF the invested capital
which does OF include the increase
NJ value in the lands controlled by
the company.
In conclusion. the statement says
This analysis is for the purpose
of demonstration that the oil onsihes
is a good one when it is carried ou'
with the technical and hnan'l"
means iequired by The magnitude u
the enterprise.