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The sun., 1919-05-04
BEWARE OF OILED ROADS.
Tires Need Immediate Cleaning
/ when Oil-spattered.

The coming OF the dusty days Of
summer makes It desirable for automo-
bilists to receive authoritative informa-
ton regarding the effect Of oiled roads
on their tires.
The laboratories of the United States
Tire Company have given special atten-
ton to this problem. Their experts
state that injury to tires from oil on
roads In which the oil has worked we'll
into the road surface. is so slight as to
be negligible.
pass over newly oiled highways the
automobilist should, Immediately after
passing through the oil, take steps to
remove any that has adhered to his
tires. Delay in giving this matter at
tention means serious harm to the
tire. The best method of removing the
oil Is to wipe the tire carefully and
then sponge 1t with gasolene.: OIL Is
highly soluble in gasolene and can DO
removed from the tires quickly and cas-
lily with the aid of gasolene.
Petroleum oils, such as light lubri-
eating oils, are especially bad for all
rubber goods. Rubber is porous and the
oil works Its way in. producing a chem
ical change which makes the rubber
weak and mushy. The effect may not
be noticed at once by the tire user.
Oil spilled on a tire or tube will shorten
It's life. Tire castings which have been
spotted with oil will wear out fastev
In those spots. In the case OF the
inner tube the oil will weaken IL and
cause 1t to tear and stretch more easily.
The sun., 1919-05-04
CHAMPION co. GROWS FAST.
Now Has Capacity of 10000
Spark Plugs . Day.

A striking example Of the progress
made by manufacturers of motor car ac-
cessories in this country may be found
in the record Of tho Champion Spark
Plug Company of Toledo, Ohio, manu-
facturers Of spark plugs for all types Of
gasolene motors.
From q small beginning, with a pro-
duction Of less than 800 plugs a day,
this Toledo concern has shown re-
markable growth and to-day 1t stands
as the largest producer OF spark plugs
in the world.
Few men have figured more promi-
nently In commercial success than r. A.
Stranahnn and F. u. Stranahan, presi-
dent and treasurer respectively of the
company.
They moved from Boston to Toledo so
as to be nearer the big motor car fac
tories. and although they started In to
manufacture spark plugs on small
scale, 1t was not long before the quality
Of their product attracted the attention
OF number Of the more prominent au-
tomobile builders
The first big contract closed called for
delivery of 100000 plugs in twelve
months. Others followed and in 1912
the business HAD grown to such an ex-
tent that 1t was found necessary to move
into larger quarters.
The original floor space was 900
square feet, which has been increased
from year to year until the Champion
factory of to-day boasts of more than
100000 square feet OF floor space and
has a production capacity of $50, 900
spark plugs a day.
The sun., 1919-05-04
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ON NEW MOTOR BILLS
Gov. Smith Will Hold Session
on Important One To-
morrow.

OF the several hearings which Gov.
Alfred f. Smith has announced for the
next few days. two are Of particular
interest to automobilsts. The first
hearing will be held tomorrow at IL
O'Clock. at which time the Knight
Wheelock bin, which proposes to In
crease the fees OF operators and also
calls for an examination, will be thor
oughly discussed. The second hearing
10 slated for May i3 at o'clock, and
concerns the proposed change and In
creasing OF automobile registration fees
IN this State. The Knight wheelociS
Dill Is OF more interest to motorists in
New York city and the immediate .yicin-
ity than to the rest of the State.
Both hearings will probably attract
large numbers of automobilists. The
hearings will be held in the executive
chamber on the second floor of the
Capitol. Judge w. Bruce Cobb and
other well known figures In the metro
politan traffic courts will attend Mon
days hearing.
There are four bills OF interest to
automobilists IN the hands OF the Gov
ernor. In addition to the two already
mentioned. there is third bill which.
TX signed. will require all motor trucks
operating on the highways of this State
to be equipped with mirrors This meas
ure Is not opposed by the Motor Truck
Association OF New York. and will prob
ably be signed. The other bill is what
is generally termed 1.-THE stolen car
measure" and is without opposition.
Naturally enough the greatest inter-
est centres around the bill which has
Tor Its purpose the radical change in
The sun., 1919-05-04
POST JOINS G. M. T. COMPANY.
VIII Handle Truck Sales in Can.
ada.

ada.
Another well known motor car mar
has been added to the sales stan Of the
General Motors Truck Company al
Pontiac in the person of Fred Post
whose appointment to the G.. NJ. c. sell
ing force has just been announced.
Mr.. Post comes to the g. NJ. c. organi-
cation direct from the United States
Army, having served since the fall OF
1917 in the Quartermaster Division OF
the Motor Transport Corps Mr.. Post
held the rank Of Captain and his duties
were in connection with the production
OF motor vehicles. Practically his en-
tire service was spent in direct touch
with the motor truck production for the
army.
Previous to entering the service MI
Post had q background OF many years
experience in the automobile manufac-
turing business. He was for fourteen
years connected with the Odds Motor
Company Of Lansing, serving in Its ser
vice and other departments.
In announcing the appointment OF Sfr
Post to the G. NJ. c. sales division Ross
Sweet. assistant sales manager. stated
that Mr.. Post would devote his entire
time to marketing G. NJ. c. trucks ir
Canada There already are u largs
| number of G. NJ. c. trucks in the Domin.
ion. and there Is a brisk demand fol
| these trucks all over Canada, bushes.
firms being more than willing to pay the
| duty on motor trucks for the opportunity
to have G. NJ. C.'s
"Mr. Posts army experience has giver
him a splendid knowledge of the motor
truck field as well as of G. NJ. c
| trucks" said Mr.. Sweet. This. together
with his long connection in the automo
| bile industry, makes him particular,
well fitted for representing the factor,
sales division in Canada"
The sun., 1919-05-04

space OF 100000 square feet. The bull
ing Is to be OF modern fireproof ste\
and concrete construction, and will IL
used for assembling. trimming, painting
and storage. The new forge shop will
have a floor space Of 1880 square feet.
A $50 horse power plant will heat the
new building.
The efficient progressive system OF
manufacturing will be adopted through
out. Several hundred thousand dollars
will be spent on up-to-date machinery
and equipment, thus insuring quality and
quantity production. 1t is estimated
that the normal output OF the enlarged
Haynes factory will be fifty cars a day.
Work on the now buildings will DO
started Immediately, and it Is expected
that they will be completed early this
fall.
The sun., 1919-05-04

computing the annual registration fees
and which carries with Il a consider
able Increase. Advocates Of the bill as
sert that Georgia, Nebraska, South Da-
kota and the District OF Columbia are
the only ones where a lower rate of
motor vehicle registration prevails than
In New York State. They contend that
this State. with over 1000 miles of i'm
proved highways and many hundreds of
miles designated for early completion,
should increase its registration fees.
Already this State has spent about
S200,000,o00 on its good roads, while
S20,ooo.0o0 has been expended in the
last five years for maintenance alone.
The proposed measure. which will TN
dcubtedly bring forth plenty OF opposi-
ton. makes the fee 25 cents per horse
power, 20 cents for each 800 valuation
of a car After a car Is three years old,
the valuation is reduced to rs cents
per 500, and after five years to 10
cents per 500. At tho present time,
the receipts of the States Motor We
hicle Bureau are divided equally be-
tween the State and the counties, the
money being used for improving the
highways. except that portion when
goes to New York City and reverts to
the general fund. Tho bill. in Its pres
ent form. changes this division of fees
50 tnAt the state Will receive 10 per
cent. and the counties 20 per cent.
The registration fec charged, In States
adjoining New York and in Canada
on cars Of about 22.5 h. D., tho horse
power Of a Ford car. which Is now So
in this State, follows:
Pennsylvania--Fee. $1,000. no added
tax.
Massachusetts-Fee $1,000. personal
tax (prcperty) in addition.
Connecticut--Fee 311.25, personal tax
property In addition.
Vermont-Fee s22.50, FIRST year reg
istration fee in lieu of all taxes fee
$16.s75, second year: fee $11.25, sue
ceeding years.
New Jersey--Fee $3.50: personal tax
in addition.
Ontario. canada-F'ee $1,000. no added
tax
New Hampshire-Fee $500. per-
sonal tax in addition.
Rhode Island-Fee $1,000, personal
property by cities and towns-additional
tax.
The sun., 1919-05-04
EXPERT DISCUSSES PRICES.
Ralph Mock Does Not Look fer
Reduction.

At dinner given last Saturday By
the American Motors Corporation to
dealers, parts makers and prominent au-
tomoblle men in general Ralph ID. Mock,
comptroller OF the Hydraulic Pressed
steel Company, stated that a substantial
drop In automobile prices need not be
looked for after July 1. Present prices
are governed largely by labor costs, said
Mr.. Mock. In It's raw state the actual
cost OF the material that enters into the
making OF an automobile Is a very small
proportion OF It's final cost and for this
reason fluctuations In the material mar
ket are not determining factor. Il -
the labor required to work up the ma
terial into finished units which are
finally assembled into a complete car
that governs the cost In the last analysis,
and 1t Is not likely that there will be a
reduction In the prices paid for labor.
On the contrary there Is q general feel
ing among automobile manufacturers
that In the process of REIMBURSEMENT that
- now going on wages should be main
tanned at present rates. There Is a
growing tendency among parts makers
to demand a better grade Of workman
ship due largely TO the refnements that
nave grown out of their experience in
war work, and manufacturers as a whole
arc Wiling 10 pay the increased cost
that is necessary to secure better work.
manship. Manufacturers in the automo-
bile industry do not demand a reduction
In wages and there Is no likelihood that
labor would stand for It II they did.
Mr.. Mock also stated that from in
formation he had the outlook for the
sale OF automobiles this year was un-
usual Partly out Of patriotic consider
atoms and partly on account Of the
shortage Of cars during the past year
automobile owners have been making
their old cars serve them. and as a re-
suit their old cars in many instances are
ready for the scrap heap. As n result Of
this condition a demand for new cars
has developed which has literally over
whelmed manufacturers. who are still
struggling with the problem OF getting
their plants on quantity production
basis.
The sun., 1919-05-04
OIL Filler.

Frequently It is desired to use an ordi-
nary oil filler can with a metal spout in
filing some out of the way oil hole
BY slipping a piece of rubber hose over
the end of the spout, almost any loca-
ton can be reached
The sun., 1919-05-04
Rim Paste.

Many car owners employ a paste mad,
of fake graphite and linseed oil to rub
on the inner surface of the rim, before
the casing is put in place. This prevent,
rust forming on the rim and eliminate:
sticking by the casing.
The sun., 1919-05-04

In course Of construction on the Rouge,
ESQ men employed at the csrburetor
plant, or an average of $4,000 employees,
practically all on 100 per cent Govern-
ment work. under a standard eight hour
day and minimum wage Of IS a day.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-01-31
PAROLED PR|SORER
 ARRESTED SUNDAY

Chas. Davis, a paroled prisoner was arrested by Night Marshall Brad berry and Chief Deputy Sutherlin Sunday evening in front of the A. C.. meat market. A forty-five Colts re- volver and a belt of cartridges, sev- eral pairs of gloves, a flash light and a new hat were taken from him after a complete search had been made of his person.
 Ranger Haines of the Baseline Ranger Station rode into town very shortly after the arrest had been made and stated that he had trailed had been to the ranger station last week and asked for something to eat and he had taken, him in and fed him, and to show his gratitude for the meals, he stole several of the articles he had on his person when arrested. MT. Davis had also paid a visit to Geo. Montgomery's ranch and for favors shown him there he helped himself to what was lying around loose and departed, sending MT. Mont. gomery note stating that if he fol lowed him he had better bring his gun.
 Several of the articles stolen from these places have not been located and the prisoner has refused to make any statement. Chas. Davis was pa rolled from. the road camp last July
 Most likely this bold knight of the road will be explaining to Uncle Sam my in the near future.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-01-31
DRIVE FUR RELIEF
 IN NEAR EAST

Phoenix, Jan. 2S.-State Chairman David Goldberg of the committee having in charge the United Drive for Relief in the Near East, announces the appointment Of genial Sam Abra- ham as chairman for Greenlee coun- ty. The organizing work in prepara- tion for the triple drive February TO- IT will be in the hands of MT. Abra- ham and Greenlee county must raise S10,0O0 if it is to do its share in this cause.
 Sam Abraham needs no introduction to the people of Greenlee county or the state. His community as well as the state and government have bene- fitted by his able efforts during the war. Now his energy will be directed towards helping the State of Arizona raise 0,000, it's quota of $45 ,000,- 900 fund to alleviate condition ex- isting today among the Armenians, Syrians and Jewish peoples, which is described by Robert Lansing, sec retary of state, as follows:
 Suffering of people beyond de- scription owing to want of food, cloth ing and fuel. Children look like skeletons, their legs cannot carry them. Parents hide death of child ren to retain bread cards, thus in- festing their houses causing numer- ous deaths. Thoroughly needed old ones, soup kitchens, homes for tuberculosis children in the country, condensed milk, boots, clothing and fuel.''
 Here's the testimony of an eye-wit- ness:
 ''Dr. Goldf1amm of Warsaw, tells me upon. the authority of his medical that in his clinic during the past year there has not been a child whose suffering peoples up to four years of age who could walk. Some of the children have forgotten, have unlearned how to walk. They have become rachitic from under nourishment, from being fed once 2 day this warm potatoe soup and a hunk of bread.''
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-01-31
 THIS THING OF GIVING

I do not understand it, any more than you do, but there is something about this thing of giving that bless es us.
 No man has ever impoverished him. self by giving, it cannot be done. Those who give most have most left No man ever died poor because of that which he gave away. No man away his bread; some way, some where, bread has been provided for him.
 Misery is upon the war-torn world as it never was before. Want is al- most universal in the countries that have been ravished. They can to us from every quarter of the earth for help. They cry aloud, or moan in ished, the lean and weary, the sick and -wounded-they hold outstretched empty hands toward us, and beg for help. And we, of all of the people III tue WOrlU are III d pOSlIlOu tO Te- ieve them.
 I believe that everyone who gives a penny will get it back hundred fold. believe that everyone who dries a tear with his assistance will be spared the shedding of thousand tears. I believe that every sacrifice we make will so enrich us in the future that our regret will. be that we did not sacrifice moreS This thing of giving! A glorious privilege it is: How meaningless now is money that is boarded. How hateful to himself and his fellows is he who does not answer to the call for aid. Give-and in the giving live the life a human being is entitled to enjoy. Give-and let no thought of sorrow abide with you because you did not give. Give and somewhere, from out the clouds or from the sacred depths of human hearts, a melody divine will reach your ears, and gladden. all your days upon the earth.-George F. Burba.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-01-31
WE WANT SALES REPRESENTATIVE IN
 EVERY TOWN IN ARIZ.

We prefer men who have sold stock, insurance, real estate, books, or who have had no sales experience but would like to develop into sales men. We train every applicant ac- cepted and provide a system that will enable anyone who works to make s75 to $50 per week. Position per manent. In applying state age, past business experience, number of years you have lived in community, and
 references Address in confidence, KANE MFG. CO.,, 1926 L. c. Smith Bldg. Seattle, Wash. 1-17-3tc
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-01-31
COMRADE OF JOHN SLAUGHTER
 WRITES
Private Vincent D. Marion Writes < Sheriff Slaughter of Heroic Death !. of His Brother John, Who Was Killed in France on Nov. 27.
Prum, Germany, Dec. 2S, 191s

Prum, Germany, Dec. 2S, 1918. MT. A. H. Slaughter, Clifton, Ariz.
 Dear Sir: I thought I would drop you a few lines, as was with your brother John the night he was killed. We were on an ammunition detail, carving trench mortar communication to the front line. John and I had been bunkies for quite while. We had delivered the ammunition O. K. and were starting back, quite string of us coming single file, down the hill. I had just dropped out of the line in- tending to fall in when John came along, as I wanted to talk to him, and just as I stepped out the Ger mans started shelling and the first shell killed two of our boys and wounded three. It was between Il and F o'clock at night, believe the 27th of November. The night was awfully dark, couldn't see a thing, but ran back to where the shell hit and by feeling around could tell that John was dead. A large piece of shrapnel hit him in the side just above the hip, and killed him instantly. So he passed away without suffering any.
 John was one of the best liked boys in this platoon and a good soldier, who never had word of complaint to say about anything, and always took things as they came.
 I have his shaving outfit that he brought with him to the army. l have been carrying it ever since that day, with the intention of sending it to you at the first opportunity. don't know as I am allowed to send it from here. If not I will send it to you as soon as I reach the States. With best wishes, I am.
 PVT. VINCENT D. MORON, Co. 353 Inf A. P. O. 761, A. B. E.
 Home address, Casa Grande, Ariz.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-01-31
Install Officers

Install Officers
 The newly elected officers of Copper City Lodge, I. O. O. F. No. 1S., were installed by District Grand Master R. J. Wren Monday evening, Jan. 27th, assisted by Rod Morrison, James Cooking, John Pascoe, John Mitchell, John Roseveere, Robert Cuthbertson, Wm. Cuthbertson. The installed officers for the ensuing year are as follows: Wm. Paterson, N. G.; G. S. Robertson, V. G.; J. A. McLeay, Sec. 1; Geo. Reitzer, Treas; J. McCulloch, Warden; E. V. Horton, Conductor; F. L. Carter, Chaplain; w. A. Hobbs, I. G.; D. Campbell, O. G.; Thos. Side. botham, R. S. Noble Grand; James Kilsbey, L. s. Noble Grand; John Pat. erson, R. S. Vice Grand; D. Heesch l.. S. V. Grand; P. M. Hoey, R. S. S.: Wm. Pollock, L. S. S. Thirty Odd Fellows were. in attendance from Mo renci and under the head of the Good of the Order" several interesting speeches were made by Deputy Dis trict Grand Master R.. J. Wren and John Rosevere and by the newly in stalled officers. After the installation fine banquet was served in honor oi the District Deputy Grand Master, R J. Wren.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-01-31
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school 9:45. a. m. Classes for all. Be sure to come. We want to have hundred at Sunday school next Sunday.
 Preaching at 11:0O a.. m., and 7:30 p. m.
 Morning subject, "The Friendship of God and Abraham Evening subject, stewardship Bible study, Friday at 7:30 D. m. If you are without a church home come, you need us. If you do church work come, we need you.
 Respectfully,
 F. s. GLISSON, Pastor.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-01-31
PAY YOUR PLEDGE;;
 GET THE THRIFT HABIT

All pledges made to invest in Unit ed States Government War Savings Stamps during 1918 have been auto, matically extended to 1919 by the Government, which has made official announcement that persons who fo: any reason, did not complete their pledges by December 31, 1918, may and are expected to liquidate these pledges by investing in War Savings, Stamps of the new 1919 issue.
 The 1919 United States Govern ment War Savings Stamps are blue in color and trif1e smaller than the War Savings Stamps issued by the Government last year. They bear a likeness of Benjamin Franklin, the American apostle of thrift and econ omy. The 1919 War Savings Stamps, which yield their owners four per. cent interest. compounded quarterly, may be obtained from any postoffice, bank. Or other authorized agent. The price of each 1919 War Savings Stamp is s4.12 during January. The cost price increases regularly one cent each month, so that in February the cost is $4.13, in March S4.14 and so on.
 The same old Thrift Stamps and Thrift Cards used last year remain in use during 1919 and filled Thrift Cards. that is, Thrift Cards on which sixteen Thrift Stamps have been affixed, may be exchanged for 1919 War Savings Stamps upon the payment of the few additional cents which represent the difference be. tween the price of a War Savings Stamp and $4, the value of the six teen Thrift Stamps. This difference is 12 cents in January, 13 cents in February, IA cents in March, and so on.
 Purchasers of 1919 War Savings Stamps should bear in mind that 1919 War Savings Stamps are to be -af- fixed only to 1919 War Savings Ger tificates. Although one may have a 1918 War Savings Certificate Ca War Savings Certificate is the parchment on which War Savings Stamps are affiSed) which has some blank Or thrilled space on it, such 1918 Ger tificate should not have 1919 War Savings Stamps pasted on it; ncr should 1918 War Savings Stamps be placed on the new 1919 War Savings Certificate. Keep the two years sepa- | rate.
 Frank M. Smith, Federal District Director of War Loans and Savings, has issued earnest requests to the public to note carefully the few sim ! pie directions outlined. He also I pointed out recently that should a person be in doubt about any of the details of War Savings methods word to the local secretary of the War Savings Society or any post master will insure the matter beinu made clear.
 All War Savings pledges made in 1918 are personal, binding obligations made to the Treasury Department, and the Government expects the completion of all 1918 pledges by the purchase of 1919 War Savings ,Stamps.1s,
 The American people have learned to make their savings count for them. The War has taught them the lesson of Thrift; the real joy of saving is theirs forever if they keen in mind the knowledge of economy gained through the investment in United States Government securities
 Buy War Savings Stamps and tho joy of saving is yours