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Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23

miles of the journey from New York
to San Francisco and return.
Auto Still Leads.
"And yet an automobile, a stock
Hudson Super Six, three years ago
established a record that still stands,
covering 1882 miles across the con-
tinent and return in only 10 days,
II hours and three minutes. In bat
Ting ito way over mountains, de-
tours and almost impossible roads,
the motor car covered 2,5S2 miles
more than the airplane.
I'm addition, where the airplane
had the freedom of the skies in its
journey, the automobile was forced
to check its speed in passing through
more than $50 cities and villages.
And at the finish the car was still in
perfect running order while the air
plane arrived with new wings which
were replaced at San Francisco, a
new radiator, added at Cheyenne and
after the installation of new engine
near Omaha.
despite the many handicaps en-
couafered by the motor car, its rate
Of speed for the round trip was just
3.3l miles an hour slower than that
of the airplane, the automobile main
tanning an average Of 1921 for the
entire distance.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23

clothing and furniture industry. II
would certainly appear that any
thing more than a Is per cent rise
in price is absolute profiteering."
Bee Want Ads bring results.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23
Popularity of Automobile
Determined by Performance

In combining performance with
superior riding qualities, with econ
omy of operation, appearance, am
pie speed and long mileage, the Mil
burn light electric has attained a de-
gree of popularity only equalled by
the reception accorded the prettiest
debutante of the season, said Joe
Elfred.
In talking of automobile popular
ity, it Immediately develops that but
one primary characteristic perform
ance, stands out as pre-eminently
the controlling factor. All other
features are secondary in import
ance and but a few minutes listen
ing to the owner of car which was
bought "just for its looks" is forci-
Bile education in what not to buy.
The public no longer patronizes
the car which is respondent with
catchy novelties of design, little fea-
lures Of apparent comfort and con-
venience. They are wised up to the
camoufage which these undoubtedly
attractive specialties often portend.
Reliability of performance is wanted
and must be proven before the pros
pect will give much if any thought
to the lure of special equipment
which goes with the eay
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23
Makes Trip to Paris
And Back Without
Using Steam Train

Benjamin Briscoe Of Briscoe &
Stahl, book building, Detroit, re-
turned to America November IS
from his trip to the Paris automo-
bile show Mr.. and Mrs. Briscoe
enjoyed most novel trip to Paris
from Detroit. During their long
journey they did not ride upon a
railroad train.
Leaving Detroit September II via
automobile, they toured to New
York, from which point steamer
was taken to Liverpool. Arriving
in England during the railroad
strike, they were required to con-
tinue their trip by motor car to
London. On arrival 1t the English
capital It was decided to complete
the journey by airplane. At the
Hounslow airdroms, near London,
transportation was booked to the
French airdroms At Bourgst, near
Paris. This trip generally takes
two hours, but on the day Mr.. and
Mrs. Briscoe made their trip, Oe-
tober Z, it was rather stormy and
there was 4 strong head wind. Their
journey took four hours. Houns-
low was left at 1882 and they were
over the English channel, near
Dover, at 1910, and over France
at los. They crossed the channel
at 5000 feet altitude.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23

ey expended for inner tubes and re-
pair materials. I'D -r
Approximately $S,0O000O is now
available for highway construction
in Nevada up to the end of 1921
through such sources as state reve-
nue., state and county bond issues,
federal aid, etc. 'e-
The national motor vehicle law
Is now in effect and it Is q, federal
offense, punishable by q fine of
$1,000 Or a prison term up to FIVE
years, to steal an automobile in one
state and drive it into another.
Senator Pitman, of Nevada, has
introduced bill under which an
automobile, which has been licensed
in one state, will not be required to
pay license in any other state, no
matter how long the length of stay.
Brazil imported $4,000, 900 worth
of automobile and motor parts from
the United States during the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1919. This is
an increase of IS per cent over the
value of the 1918 shipments.
Excise taxes paid by manufac-
turers on the sale of cars and motor
cycles for the fiscal year ended
June 80 totaled $l7,9l5,5l0.Sl. COM
mercial car taxes on tires. parts and
accessories amounted to $4,90S,-
276.18. -
in a New York official investi-
CATION it was shown that the mo-
torists were losing about 2 per cent
through incorrect gasoline measur-
ing pumps. AS the consumption
there is about 50,000,000 gallons a
year, the loss is 100000 gallons a
year. or S250,000.
With its headquarters in Paris,
the trade organizations of auton1o-
bile manufacturers of United States,
Great Britain, France, Belgium and
Italy have formed permanent Of
ganization known as the Bureau
Permanent Interallie des Construc-
teurs d'Automobiles.
AT the recent salon in the first
international exhibition held since
1913 in Paris, there were on exhi-
bition the leading cars manufac-
tured in France, England, Italy,
Belgium, Spain and Switzerland,
while the United States was repre-
sented by about dozen different
makes.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23
AUTO STILL HAS
ADVANTAGE OF
FLYER IN RACE
Two Cross Country Trips
Prove Superiority Of Au-
tomobiIe for Long
Journey.

"The present supremacy Of the au-
tomobile over the airplane as
transportation factor was the one
great fact conclusively demonstrated
by the recent transcontinental army
air service race" declares Guy l.
Smith.
There were 62 starters in this
great aerial derby, nine of whom
were killed during the first eight
days of the race which left trail
of broken and disabled planes strewn
across the nation. .. .---..
although backed by all the facili-
ties of the United States govern
ment, the winner, Lieut.. B. w. May
nard, took seven days. three hours
and p minutes to cover the 5,40O
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23
Auto Activities Throughout
the World.

Japan now has 5000 motor cars,
cars.
Gasoline sold for~6 cents a gal
Ion in 1908.
Licensed chauffeurs in Michigan
total 43,2S5.
The first <six-cylinder car was
produced in England.
There were only four automo-
biles in the United States in 1896.
Pennsylvania has 2,4lo farm
tractors in operation throughout the
state.
The state Of Ohio has more
motor trucks than any other state
In the Union.
-Eighty-five per cent of all the
automobiles in the world are in the
United States. ..
Greece is to spend $500,000 in
buying road building machinery of
the most modern type.
I'm the past 20 years, 100000
automobiles have been produced in
the United States.
There are more motor cars on
the streets Of Calcutta, India, than
any other kind of vehicle.
The average for the 6,l46000
automobiles in use in the United
States is valued at ST 900 each.
There were 1926 passenger cars
of ia different makes registered in
the Philippine Islands in 1918.
According to tax returns from
Cleveland, O., the motor industry
leads all others in that city.
Since 1917 the census Of auto
mobiles in the southern states has
increased more than 100 per cent
The present demand for auto
mobiles in Sweden Is 800 per cent,
greater than that prevailing in 1914.
Before this year closes it is ex-
pected that 100000 motor vehicles
will be in operation in this country.
1t requires 28,000,000 tires to
equip the passenger automobiles and
motor trucks used in the United
States.
Willie there are 250,OOO miles of
railway in the United States, the
motor car has the use of 2,50O,O0O
miles of highway.
An English syndicate has pur-
chased all of the 10000 reserve mot
or vehicles from the American third
army at Coblenz, Germany.
Automobile manufacturers in
the United States shipped in one
month 6,283 passenger cars and $50
trucks to foreign countries.
Queens university, in Toronto,
Canada, intends establishing Z
course in road-making in connection
with its practical science depart
ment.
The hrst sale Of condemned
govsrnment motor vehicles wss held
at Camp Holibird, Nd. The mater
ial disposed Of brought 4 total Of
$l2,0N.
Much interest 10 being shown in
China in motorcycles, due to the fact
that they can travel on the norraw
paths used by foot passengers and
for wheelbarrows.
American motorists will have
spent over 81, ,000 600, 900 for automo-
bile and truck tires during 1919.
This amount does not include mon
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23
Towle New Sales Manager
For Douglas Motor Cars

The Douglas Motors corporation,
Thirtieth and Sprague streets,
Omaha, has announced the selection
OF Ross B. Towle as its general
sales manager.
Mr.. Towle was born and raised in
Omaha and is among the best
known of young Omaha business
men. He was at one time vice pres
ident of the Nebraska Fuel company
and later was made president Of the
D. ]. O'Brien company, candy manu-
facturers of Omaha. He was con-
nected with the O'Brien company
for IA years and sold out his inter-
ests in that company last spring.
The Douglas Motors corporation
is planning extensive production for
1920 in the manufacture OF automo-
biles and trucks. The demand for
Douglas cars has been so great that
the output of the Omaha factory is
oversold for some time to come.
Mr.. Towle will devote his main ef-
forts toward marketing Douglas
trucks and with the advantages of
the central location in the great
middle west it is expected that the
demand for Douglas trucks will ex
ceed all possible supply. A special
effort will be made to inform busi-
ness men of Omaha of the merits of
the Douglas trucks and the advan-
tages of patronizing an Omaha
manufacturing institution.
In assuming his new duties Mr..
Towle said: The possibilities of
the truck industry can hardly be
overestimated. The demand for
trucks that can stand severe tests
will be greater in time than the de-
mand for pleasure cars. The time
will come when = truck system will
be as important in the conduct OF
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23

the business institution as is a tele-
phone today With the impetus
given to competition with the adop-
tion of truck systems a truck will
become an absolute business neces-
sity, and the Douglas Motors cor
poration is preparing to meet that
demand in our Omaha factory. Peo-
pie of Omaha should know that they
have such an institution in their city.
We expect the business men of
Omaha to at least investigate Doug
las trucks before investing. All we
can ask is that they compare our
products, point for point, with the
products of outside firms and con-
slider all on their merits"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23
Silent Chains.

Silent chains that are now so
much used for camshaft and eleetri-
cal unit drive should be treated ex-
actly as if they were sets of bear
ings. Each joining stud and rivet of
the chain should be regarded as a
bearing is and must above all be
given systematic and careful lubri-
cation. Chains that run in the open
need oil treatment once . day. The
oil should be put on the inside, IS
this 10 the part that comes In direct
contact with the sprockets. An oil
brush 10 the most convenient meth
Cd Of distributing the oil along the
surface OF the chain.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23

ing and furniture. After making
close check of our cost figures, the
Moon Motor Car company has found
Il only necessary to advance the cost
of Moon cars rs per cent over the
prewar price. By comparison of our
costs and those of the shoe and
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23
Lost Grease Cups.

Il 10 remarkable what vibration
will do In the way of loosening up
grease cups that have gone in stif1y
and apparently been absolutely Sc
cure. Every lost crease cup means
that some part of the mechanism
is in danger. The safest remedy for
this trouble is to employ set of
cups with locked caps.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23

Every housewife should be an ex-
pert purchasing agent. She should
know how to buy as we'll as the
merchant knows how to sell. She
will If she reads Bee advertising.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-23

THE new Three-Point Cantilever
Springs Of Overland 4, by their special
construction and design, protect car and
passengers from ordinary road jolts. Bump
ing, twisting, swaying and vibrating are
wonderfully lessened. The blows Of the
road seldom reach you. There is less ten
dency to bodily fatigue after long rides.
The springs of Overland attached at
the ends Of 130-inch Springbase give the
riding comfort and road steadhess hereto
fore possible only with cars of long wheel.
base and great weight, yet Overland retains
the light weight and economy advantages Of
l00-inch wheelbase.j
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29

DickiAson County,
4. Wn. \. Mftash, CssAiss Of sAiA baAk,
do pole1nly swear that the Akovs eheehonx
is true shGt gaiA Dzht has No liabilities. anS
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29
MILTON EISENHOWER TO
EDIT X. S. A. c. COLLE0lAN

Milton Eisenhower of this city has
been elected editor Of the State Agri-
cultural College weekly paper, the
Collegian. 1t Is an important posi-
ton, carries a salary and will be IN
mighty good hands. The Manhattan
Mercury says: "Mr. Eisenhower, who
was assistant editor Of the Collegian
last semester, has had experience on
the Abilene Reflector, has had some
work In journalism at the university.
Although he is the tlrst freshman
who VIII have held the position OF
editor In chief OF the college paper,
Mr.. Eisenhower's previous work on
the paper was exceptional and won
special mention from President Jar
dine. He il member OF the Sigma
Alpka HpSilOn fraternity"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29
The Heroic SaCTi-
fees Of France

Never In the worlds history has
any nation ever sacrificed so heroic
ally Of It's blood and treasure than
has France in the present world con-
ffict. Her great peasant population
have suffered and bled for democracy
with undying fortitude. America
also owes these people a great debt
of gratitude for q perfect remedy for
stomach, liver and intestinal disor-
ders which 1t is reported has already
saved many American lives and pre-
vented thousands of surgical opera
tons. Geo. II. Mayr, for years a
leading Chicago chemist, imports and
sells It in this country under the
name OF MayTs Wonderful Remedy.
1t is simple, harmless preparation
that removes the catarrhal mucus
from the intestinal tract and allays
the Inflammation which causes prac-
tically all stomach, liver and intes-
final ailments, including appendicit-
is. One dose will convince or money
refunded.-C. E. Northcraft & Co.,
and druggists everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29
WOMEN ASK A CLEAN UP.
City Federation Demands Action on
Vacant Lots and Alleys.

i The meeting Of the City Federation
OF Women's Clubs, held at the Abb
llene club Tuesday afternoon was thu
Hast OF the club year and exception
ally interesting. Mrs. W. ID. ZiegleI
Iopened the meeting with a charming
song and an address on Alsace-Lor-
raine by Capt. Ralph Lucier, fol
lowed. Captain Lucier, with his
command Of the French language,
gained an unusual knowledge Of the
people, their history and customs.
After his interesting talk he answer
ed many questions which his account
had suggested to the listeners.
Miss Mabel Gilmore closed the pro-
gram with two readings, when Ma
tilda Sings" and "How Lucy Back
Slid" Both were most pleasing and
attested her unusual ability as an
elocutionist.
After the program a business meet
ing was held and the Federation
adopted a resolution recommending
that the secretary write the CONNER
cial club asking that the ordinances
dumping trash In alleys,
letting trees grow low over the side
walks and letting weeds hold sway
In vacant lots, be enforced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29
BELOIT HIGH SCHOOL
SHOWS INCREASED COST

Contracts for building the new
high school were let at Beloit on
May 26. The building will be al
most a duplicate Of the new Abilene
high school in size and plans. The
general contract on the Abilene build-
Ing was let in November, 1917, at
$73,915. The general contract was
let on the Beloit building at $780,
O65. an excess in cost over Abilene
of $33,15O, In addition to this the
excavation is extra to the general
contract, while the Abilene general
contract included excavating. This
city seems to have shown good judg-
ment In building when it did
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29
.sAvE THE GRAIN" SCHOOL.
Threshing Instruction Was Heard
by 100 Farmers.


Over 100 farmers and threshers at
tended the ThreshIng school held a
the court room Monday, conducts
by representatives OF the Depart
ment of Agriculture, State Agricui
tural college and threshing machine
manufacturers.
Karl n. Knaus, Of the college, pre-
sided. Elmer Johnson, OF the De
partment of Agriculture, who is u
charge Of the several schools being
held in the state, gave especial EN-
phasis to the value Of good threshing
"Tbis." said he, lis really what we
are holding these meetings for-to
save precious grain. The threshing
divisions of the grain admhstra.
+ion hepan this last year with good
results. These are the first schools
held in Kansas. Last year inveSu-
CATION in North Dakota showed that
the waste on only 20 per cent OF the
rigs averaged loss OF 1893 bushels
day before adjustments were made,
after which It was cut to 4.03 bush
els. making a saving to the state or
coo. 900 bushels. In South Dakota
the loss was cut 1873 bushels, In
Montana 1927 bushels, In Mime
sofa 1928 bushels-and these were
on only 10 to 80 per cent OF the rigs
running. In South Dakota 1t was
where we found machines that vast !
ed 63.54 bushels d day in Minnesota
the maximum was 1873 bushels
day. II Is estimated that the agita-
ton of the grain administration last
wear saved 21,9O3,600 bushels by
better methods"
One farmer asked the speaker; i
have lost wagon loads of wheat
want to know why?"
1.-THE threshers lose some and
negligence takes the rest" was the
answer. -Four things ought to be
done by every wheat raiser: Rake
the SHOCK TOWSt use iiEh' pN''"AA
wagons and barges, clean up under j
the machine and use canvas under
the front of the separator The test
of raking shock rows in Wisconsin
last year produced 1876 bushels of
% acres; In Oklahoma 80 acres
yielded 10 bushels of one farm and
50 bushels Off 20 acres on another;
IA farms yielded 5,003 bushels
Kansas saved IN bushels per acre
where 1t was done; Illinois u bushel
per acre. Tight bottom bundle
wagons and barges in North Da-
kota saved 600 TO 500 bushels in
1000 acres. Wisconsin /,
estimates a saving of 100000 bush
els by tight bottom wagons. The :
careful use of canvas and clean ups
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29

Isaves four to every 100 bushels; Ne
Ibraska reports ave bushels per set
ting; on IA farms in Oklahoma II
saved 573 bushels. Why waste two
dollar wheat when you need the
money and the world needs the
wheatf"
Mr.. Knaus took up the reasons fol
this education. Seventy per cent OF
1.-The machines being bought this year
are the small size separators, suit
able for individual farms or small
groups Of farmers, with cylinders less
than 30 inches The new owners are
inexperienced operators, most Of them
Young farmers. The older men know
how to make minor adjustments but
few are capable OF getting the full
use OF their machines. Unless they
do this we shall lose hundreds OF
thousands Of bushels Of wheat In the
coming harvest"
The question put TO the lecturers
cover everything from how to adjust
n belt to the setting OF teeth on the
cylinder.
Mr.. Johnson made a strong point
in advising the farmers 10 apply for
themselves and TO demand, as is their
right, from threshers employed by
them. the blanket test showing
definitely the amount OF wheat blown
with the straw through the stacker
into the straw pile, 10 determine
without argument the wastage OF any
machine. This consists of gathering
In canvas all the straw chan, ETC.,
blown thru the stacker, sitting It out
and with tanning mill getting down
o the wheat wasted. II one pint OF
wheat Is found while the weigher
makes Ave trips, meaning IA bush
lis OF grain threehed. II is less than
me per cent and may be unavoid-
bile; two pints IL poor operation and {
more than that is wasteful practice {
md the machine should be shut down
or repairs.
Demonstrations were made at
,hockey 4 Landes' store and A. b.
yelty engineer of the Case Com
ANY, explained the adjustments of 8
he machines and answered questions d
rom the large crowd OF men present. 8
lie explained the cause for cracked '
wheat by reason of poor teeth on the t
ylinder the art OF feeding prop i
rly, etc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29
VIII Investigate War Waste.

Washington, May 2S.-Plans OF
Republican leaders for investigation
of war expenditures Of the war de-
took definite form when
Representative Graham prepared a
resolution providing fifteen members
to conduct an inquiry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29
TORE CLOTHING OFF.
/. Lightning Also Burned Harrington
Girl Severely.

Miss Mary Harness Of Herington'
was struck by lightning last evening
while helping her brother, John Har-
ness, in an alfalfa field in an attempt
to save some hay from an approach
ing storm. Her clothing and shoes
were torn from her body and she was
nainfully burned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29
rhae wiz honor Bows.

The returned soldiers OF Bannel
aad JeRerssn townships win be
guests at a reception at Elmo June 4
A ban game, dinner and program
With epchestra and band are planned
About 80 soldiers have returned to
tn eir hozes an these townships Mrs.
Ed Rclfrer ii chairman OF The ar
rangements committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29

The Federation Is especially de-
sirious Of Kidding the town OF the
dandelion pest which has been ser
ious drawback to civic beauty this
spring. A resolution was also adopt
cd raising the club dues to 20 cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29

1.ans and discounts ...............s1 T7,h6 81
Loans on real estate. ............. 1IEn a.
OVeRdrAftA unsecu red ..... .., a19 a.
Bank building. -. $500 %
Furniture and Rxtures 1869 o. eoa 40
United States bonds on hand
War Savings Stamps
9 I. Treas; Cert. NUM-. 1M7 ~
i serve: -; 80. -. @m %
Cash items ond clearing house
Items 49,. ............ HW
Other resources. Judgments ana
ebAtteS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. eaO6. Atl ~
LLARn.H1Ms.
Capital stock paid In ............. NA,aao ~
surplus rand. l2,tee -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29
Last Weeks Weather.

Leslie Kauffman's weather report
for last week shows two cloudy days.
FIVE clear; 43 inch rain; high tenn
perature 80, low Al.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29

Undivided proaits ee,eM %
interest ..-........ e,8A.6o
Com missions. ..... 19a 90
Exchange ,.....,.... ~ Ak e1kt18 10
Lees cuFPeat OF VeAaAs
interest," and taxes paid 1AEa ~ 10 ga n
IndiViAaa ii dODOaits
s1nb5Aet to cheek fAeas g
Certificates Of deposits
due In lees tAAn 10 days sea- -
Cashiers CHECKS out
Standing. .......... -. ~ -
Other Deposits requiring
notice less thAn % days len o lie aFa &
Certificates Of doR0alte N
due On or aftoS 10 days %, oha m
Hills rediscountsd ........ MA0 N
Other liabilities not cav ~
HefAted. NG
r-a.t -. -. -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-29
on,c,aI Statement of the Financial Con
ditioA OF the
Farmers State Bank

:. Holland state OF Kansas, at the close
OF businees on the isth day OF hSy" I'VE