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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17
Southern Roads
Well Marked By
Scores of Signs

| Los Angees Cal. Feb. II. - Southern
California now contains 66,f33 enam
Ieled metal auto-guide signs. scattered
over an arch of 10000 square miles.
according to the annual report of the
Automobile club of Southern Califor
MA for last year. There We're S.929 new
signs placed in the south arn part of
the state in 1919.
OF the total number of glide 81. !.
erected by the Automobile club ezra
are in the desert of eastern California
and Arizona. These show che location
OF water holes that are fit for drink
ing purposes Special attention han
peen given to the desert sign posting
since transcontinental touring has be
come so general. The Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce was instrume,.
tal in obtaining government aid in this
work.
For 1899 the Automobile club nlan
to resign the National Old Trails
transcontnental highway from lxa,,n, :
CITY To Los Angeles distance or
2'ooO miles It will also re.sisnpost tho
Lincoln Highway and tho Midland
frail From Omaha, Neb, and from,
Ely, Nevada, south.
All OF the new signs ar, erected bv
me club viii carry mileage directions
80 that the motorists need have nn
trouble or doubt as to his location
fonf trucks are operated daily by the
clhp IN erecting neW siena ana ranla,
ing old ones,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17
CLEVELAND AUTO
MAKES GOOD TEST

Here is a record that Cleveland
dealers are proud of.
Three thousand two hundred and
i5s miles with an average gasoline
mileage of sixteen miles per gallon
the major part of the trip being over
Exceptionally rough. muddy and sandy
desert roads. This achievement is to
the credit of new Cleveland Six, =
which prior to the big drive had never
been driven other than the limited ex-
tent which was absolutely necessary
! in making a satisfactory test here at
the factory.
The trip was made by our deaier,
Mr.. L. S. Cobb. of Cobb 4 Evans. of
Fresno, California. Mr.. Cobb left here
on September 5th, with a new "Cleve-
land touring car en- route to Fresno,
California. These are the larger cities
through which Mr. Cobb Travelled on
his drive west: Akron, Toledo in Ohio;
Detroit. Battlecreek, Michigan; Chica-
go, Illinois; Clinton, Iowa; Cedar Rap
ids, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Nebraska;
Columbus, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Rocl,
Springs, Salt Lake, Utah; Garfield,
Carson City, Lake Tahoe. Nevada;
Sacramento. MADEIRA, and then to
Fresno. California.
Mr. Cobb made a short stay in De
troit, Michigan, and then proceeded
or to Chicago, Illinois, arriving there
on September 11th. The same day he
took the road leading west out of
Chicago.
AS YOU probably know, the kind OF
roads. Cif we can call some of them
roads, over which Mr.. Cobb had to
travel in the western states they
wind through prairie and desert lands !
where it is sometimes necessary for a |
to spread canvas over the !
sand in order to make progress. Rail- !
roads are also very scarcee in this /
part of the country, which shows very
plainly the great confidence Mr.. Cobb .
had in the performing ability of the
Cleveland Six"
Another important fact that we want
to bring out at this time is: that he
made the trip from Chicago to Fresno
in nine days-record time for stock
,ar.
And this is what Mr.. Cobb reports
IS to how the Cleveland came thru.
For nine days, he was out on the
open roads. And open roads is the cor
'ect term. Deep muddy and sandy ruts
Or miles. "water trenches from Flan-
lers"-at other points rocky and
mountainous trails. In short. he en-
about as miserable a stretch
# highways as could result from ex-
essive rains, heavy wagon travel and
lek of road up-keep.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17
TRUCKS FORCE old
DDDIN OUT OF JOB
SAYS G.H.C. DEALER

Poor old Dobbin is making one last
stand. one last effort to keep his rap
idIy vanishing popularity from slip
ping entirely away. All of the pro-
dueers and manufacturers dependent
upon the horse for their existence
have seen with alarm the disappear
anee Of the horse from the street. To
them the long lines OF antos parked
50 closely as to resemble the pr0yerbiai
sardlnes in a can, bring no glow Of
pleasure in their city's prosperity. The
cleaner streets, the vanishing of foul
smelling stables are no cause for ~
joielng They see only their disappear
ing business and so in a last foriorn
hope have banded themselves together
III society known as THE National
Publicity Association
Al lof them, the hay and grain deal
ess. the saddlery manufacturers. the
horse breeders and dealers throughout
the United States, six hudred In num-
ber, will use their money their time
and their energy to keeping poor old
Dobin still on the snap. What they
hope to accomplish is highly proble-
matical.
None Of the local representatives of
trucks and tractors seem to view the
new organization with alarm. When
asked as 10 any possible effect such
an organization might have on his
business, w. e. Burns. local disttibu-
tor for the c. NJ c. truck said, mo
one who has used the economical trac-
tors and trucks is going to return =,
the horse Their efforts make me
think of the answer of an old Irish
foreman when steam shovels were first
His workmen did not take
kindly to the new device. 1t win put
too many men out of work they ar
rued, The shovel should be used 1t is
the only economical way The boss
listened to their arguments. then turn
Ell and said. Faith, my man, ana why
not get crew Of men and equip
hem with tablespoons
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17
ELG|N BEATS FAST
EXPRESS IN A RACE
THROUGH DARKNESS

'''rhls performance, for enduranc,
and speed Is probably the best recort
attained anywhere"
That Is what [, j, IIentschell. auto.
mobilt editor OF the Minneapolis
Tribune. who acted as observer on
the trip, said when this Elgin SiS
stock ear beat the fast express train
in most sensational race through
the night from Minneapolis to Fargo
N. y.
As the result Of challenge. this
car. driven by G, r. Reilly. president
of the Reilly TIerz Auto Company
left Minneapolis at the same time as
q fast train on the evening of August
10, 1915. and the race was on.
The run was over the Red Trail
Route, and the Egln churned
through the sands Of Anoka county
In the same unwavering manner that
Il traversed the heavy mud OF the
Red River Valley
The train, on It's smooth path OF
steel, dashed swiftly on toward Fargo.
The sturdy Elgin tore through the
night with throttle wide open, sur
mounting all obstacles sand mud
aad darkness could not stop this
valiant motor thoroughbred. Thruout
the long night the brave Elgin Six
ctnng eanely TO its apparently I'M
possible task. Finally with the dawn
came Fargo and victory The Elgin
had won against overwhelming odds
Without stopping the motor. the
car was immediately started on the
return trip and reached Minneapolis
the Same afternoon, The round "trip,
q total distance Of 554 miles, was
made IN the phenomenal time OF 49,
hours and II minutes Of continuous
drAing
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17
SHORTAGE OF CARS
TO CONTINUE THRU
YEAR SAYS DEALER

The present shortage of atomobilo.
continues with no sign Of relief. Prac.
tically every dealer with i'Ee that is
at all desirable is taking orders for
delivery in sixty or ninety DAYS. with
nc absolute assurance Of being able 10
make good on his promise even then.
A local dealer believes another II
months at least will elapse before
there is any appreciable closing of the
existing gap between sup2!y and de-
mand
Most manufacturers, ne sars
were either engaged in 100 per cent
war work, as the National COMPANY
was or else were unable to secure ma
teriais and consequently souad their
factories empty when the armistice
was signed. If the war had continued
three months longer I think Il is a safe
prediction that not a single automobile
would have been produced during the
further duration of the conflict, save
those required for actual war work.
The war put the countrv behind to
the extent of about 100000 automo.
biles' and its effect in declaring the re-
sumption of production is meaning thu
boss Of about as many mora Lven the
tremendous outputs that are now bs
lng planned by most manufacturer
and majority Of them are arranging
greatly to increase their capacity, will
not stop the gap for some time T. |
come, at least not for year
The forehand buyer will order his
ear now, getting the best de.!vory date |
mat they can secure. whether it be . !
hree or four months from now. 9th
'rwise he is certain to be disappointed
when he finds the buying moment can
'e postponed no longer"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17
Oleson Holding
Agency for TtDo
Popular Makes

Fourteen years residence in thi
city has convinced Olaf oleson, of tn
oieson Motor Car company, that thI
is the ideal home city when compared
with any and all others, And famili
arity with motor vehicles of all kind
has Convinced Mr.. oleson also thai
Chandler ears and the Day-Eldel
trucks are leaders in their respective
classes
The oleson Motor Car eenipan,
maintains salesrooms at 34S North
Commercial street. Chandler cars ara
too well known for worthwhile perfor-
nance to require much verbal des-
cription" stated Mr.. Oleson.. Half !,
dozen Marion county residents hass
secured Chambers or Clevelands since
December, and they are all boosters, :
he said.
Concerning the Day-Elder worm
drive trucks, Mr.. Oleson Is sure that
this hauler with its record of taithfm
and abundant performance will have
Il great future in this section. AS Sa
lem develops into a manufacturing ami
industrial center, the demand Tor ,.v-
pendable trucks will increase, is the
view of the Day-Elder sales nan, who
asserts that his truck Will be in thu.
and delivering the goods
when other much advertised makes are
heading for the junk heaps"
In common with all up-to-date deal
,rs, Mr.. Oleson maintains first class
service shop in combination with his
alesroom. Here two expert mechanics
ire ready TO aid Chandler, Cleveland
md Day Elder owners in maintaining
heir cars in best conditions In a muon
aore economical manner than if the
ar went into unfamiliar hands.
AT the Auto Show, the OIeson Mo-
or Car company will have open and
losed models each of Chandler ami
'leyeland cars on exhibition. The ce
fill also be DE truck ready for in
pection and demonstration.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17
LEXINGTON LIGHTS
SOLVE PROBLEM OF
DANGEROUS GLARE

In an unpretentious little room il
connersville. Indiana. a device has
been perfected that is advanced a.
solving the last of the basic automo.
bile problems, that of binding head.
lights glare.
| In that room for two years Samuel
F.. Arbuckle, sales engineer of the Tn
ited States Automotive corporation, has
been at work on the device.
Little did the Society of Illumina-
ting Engineers. that authority on i'll
umination which drafted the recon-
mendations that gave this nation its
uniform railroad headlamp law, real-
ize when it held up as the ideal solu-
ton of automobile headlight glare the
tilted, movable reflector lamp, that
this inventive genius was nearing the
goal of success with such device.
But Arbuckle saw in his idea the
real solution to the problem and h set
out to accomplish its development. His
ambition has seen its fulfillment in the
Series ''S'' models of the Lexington
Motor company, with the adoption as
standard equipment of Arbuckle's vac
uncontrolled two-way headlights.
The device invented by Arbuckle is
The movable reflec-
tors are operated by the vacuum Gre
ated in the motor by the suction
stroke of the pistons. This suction ex-
hausts the air from a metal bellows
connected to the reflectors. An instru-
ment board control, simple touch of
which will raise or deflect the lights
also has been provided.
The device complies with the spirit
Of every known antilight law Nothing
Is left to the judgment of a driver as
to how far he shall deflect the project
ed beams to come within the law.
Those positions are fixed by the de-
vice. If the lights. through neglect, are
eft in the upward position when the
sar is parked at the curb, they are
tilted down when the
'ngine stops.
The lights mean safety to others on
he road, whether in vehicles or on
DOT They mean equal safety to driv-
RS and occupants Of the cars equipped
With the two-way lamps because they
10 not reduce the quantity but simply
entrol the direction of the light
These lights have passed the drastre
tew York state anti-glare law with
mark Of 100 per cent. Arbuckle has
rovided the instrument with which to
ealize the ideal. .1
JOURNAL, WANT ADS PAY Il
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17
MERITS Of SMALL CAR
TOLD BY DElAN0

while the number Of automobiles
Ia the United States today may seem
lslrgc, theip universal use has only
Just began" says +. G, Delano Of the
salem Automobile company local deal.
el tn Chevrolet and commercial cars
'7ihe outstanding feature Of passenger
and commercial car sales In the past
YEAR is the number purchased by those
who have never owned cars before
'I'he merits OF both the truck and
delivery car were generally recognized
but many business men failed to see
how they would be directly benerittee
hy their use.
THE tremendous impetus given 70
commerce by the end of the war and
tile corresponding need of transporta-
tion facilities 70 keep goods on the
move have caused many business
man 10 experiment with a truck They
have found It's convenience and econ.
enly a decidedly profitable investment.
Others have been Influenced By their
experience, with the Same result, IN
consequence truck sales are lncreas.
Ing ever more rapidly.
lngls. Many who have always wanted
cars but who thought they could nor
afford them. are now in position to |
buy them Tor the first time
They are finding out the MANY |
advantages make cost neellgihle Thevl
IRE passing the word along
NATURALLY the low prtred asaiomo.
biies that afford every essential Of
equipment and are especially huils FOR
economical transportation hege proved
the most popular They are n0N With
III the means Of practically everyone.
The service they render completely
satisfies the great majority They are
farming the luxury Of the past into
the Indispensable utility Of the fu
lure
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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17
keeping COttcr Pins.

A very convenient method of keep
ing cotter pins of assorted sizes is 10
string them through the eyes on a hit
of wire. In this way when the whole
lot is picked up it is easy to select
me size needed whereas in fishing
through a box of loose pins there X
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17
STRANGE LAW I'm ..CAROLINAs.


Lots of things are done in North
Carolina and South Carolina that, for
example. South Dakota and Alaskn
are ont guilty of. Probably, also, vice
versa. The twin Carolinas, for instance
nave a most peculiar law
The courts have ruled that a pedes.
trian struck by motor car can sne
for the possession of the vehicle. This
law has become so popular of late, ii
has been upheld so often to tne loss of
his car by the owner. that growing
number of people In these two states
when they feel the need for o motor
car for business or pleasure, walk
forth, strut in the right -of-way Of a
motor car, are struck down institute
suit, and quickly obtain possession of
the ear that injured them.
The National Automobile Dealers
association is waglng legal war 70
bring about the repeal of this statute.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17

Chronic squeaking in the braking
system is generally due to dirt that mas
been imbedded in the lining and is
pressed against the drum when the
brakes are operated. Usually this dirt
may be washed out with kerosene, but
~ It is so firmly intrenched that it re-
fuses to come out with this treatment
a little rosin mixed with castor oil and
applied to the bands win cure the
trouble.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17

For the first time vaccination hos
pgeh o', required by the public schools of
Gloucester n, J., but many parents
ietuse to comply with the order and
!rlnlr chIldren were sent homo.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-17

The minute you note the
Liberty you realize that it
has a beauty and O style
peculiar to Itself.
You identify excellence in
every unit that goes to
make up the car.
Everything about the car
from motor to axle-repre-
sents standards Of good
ness set by the Liberty
makers.
You hear everywhere that
the Liberty does stand up
with delightful rarity of
adjustment or replacement.
And that there is a super
iority and a difference in
the way the Liberty rides
and drives,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-04-08
Caught on the Wing

Congress may recognize" the end of the war, but
bet you cent Woodrow don't recognize" the re-
cognition.
Mars is said to be trying to get in communication
with the World. Same old story-they probably want
to make loan from Uncle SAM
April fooled March all right, all right but she
didn't put anything old Mother Nature. Not
even bud of any description has put in an appear
ance yet. fa.
Hard facts on hard roads. st. Paul's population
according to the government count, including human
beings politicians and state officers is exactly 1894
Get the mat ready for Minneapolis fall. Uncle Sam
is engaged in pulling the tail feathers out Of many
of those high flying BIRDS
They say that the womens vote is already pledged
to Herbert Hoover If newspaper prints criter-
ion they ought to be. Herbert is fine looking man;
then too think Of the household recipes the gentle
man might devise during his fouryear term pres-
dent.
Little Mary Piclford has staged another grand
stand play This time she has divorced perfectly
common mortal and taken unto herself one Douglas
Fairbanks. "Dug' and Mary ought to make good
running team "Dug" has speed and considerable pep
while little Mary has few winsome smiles Of her
own.
If the plans Of Mildred Harris carry out, poor little
old Charley Chaplin will figure in the divorce court
soon and the well advertised and well patronized
photo-pays by "Mrs. Charley Chaplin, will pass into
oblivion. If "rs Charley is to retain her advertis-
ing prestage she might substitute the name for
alimony.
Although Fred Lynch lives in New York he holds the
Minnesota Democracy in the hollow Of his hand At
the state convention Tuesday the delegates roasted the
supreme tar out Of him and then sent him to Frisco.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-04-08

GERS were appointed temporarily:
Mrs. Stella Sitter, Chairman: Hid
red Woodman, Vice Chairman: Mrs.
Mary E. cClintick, Treasurer: MIS-.
Lena r. Clough, Secretary; miss
Minnie Schwanke, Mrs. Marguerite
Clough and Miss Clara Copenhefer.
Executive committee. Grey Eagle
Gazette
Peter Perreten who bought the
Comport resort known as Fairhaven,
at Lake Osa6s, is making numerous
repairs and improvements this spring.
Two new cottages have ben added
and a complete water works plant
and a. Delco light plant has been in
stalled. The light plant not only
lights all the buildings but the
grounds as well. He also added a
new launch and fleet Of row boats.
Mr.. Perreten is getting ready for q
busy summer tourist season. He GER
tainly has the first requisite for q
summer resort; that is, nice place
with splendid equipment. - Long
Praire Leader
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-04-08
With our Exchanges

J.R. Buttweiler and J. B. Meyer
have formed a partnership and viii
engage in. the real estate business
under the name Of Melrose Land and
Loan Co.
They will have their office room
adjoining . the Atty. Donohue &
Stephens offices, and will deal in
farm lands and city property.
Mr.. Buttweiler has been in the real
estate business at Freeport and had
made preparations for opening real
estate office here. In forming part
nership with Mr.. Meyer he will en-
large the scope Of business. Both
are reliable and experienced men
and will make a success Of the bust
ness-Melrose Beacon
Tempory officers for the Ladies
Auxiliary Of the American Legion
were appointed at a meeting held in
Thompson's hall last Saturday. Plans
are being laid for a big drive for
more members. The following Off
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-04-08
THE TURKS ARE SHOCKED

It is deplorable state Of affairs, but poor down
trodden Turkey is shocked They shocked because
President Wilson in his latest note to the Allies has
said the "The Turks must leave Europe"
It is so seldom that Mr. Wilson takes stand on
foreign policy which is in keeping with the mind OF
the nation large that The Herald feels that IN this
instance he is entitled to considerable credit The
President is quite right. The Turk must get out OF
Europe. He is not a member of the civilized world
The Turk is barbarian and his place is with the rest
Of the semicivzed peoples Of the earth in Asia AS
long as he is permitted to remain in Europe the
Christian nations of the world will be at war with him
The Turk must get out Of Europe and stay out All
Euorpe must be made safe for Christianity and de-
mocracy. The Turk must go and go quick
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-04-08

Hoover wins it may be taken for granted that Cali
fornia favors the League Of Observation-Disclosures
If johnson wins it will be taken for granted that the
Pacific coast is against the League.
Mr.. Hoover's candidacy is bound to make strong
appeal to the millions of American women who will
their right of suffrage this year for the first time
AS several of the states have already held their con-
ventions and instructed their delegates it may be
argued that he has come into the contest too late to
cut any figure.
If no candidate enters the convention without a
clear majority Mr.. Hoover will make very formida-
BILE candidate
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-04-08
State of Minnesota County of Stearns
In District Court Seventh
Judicial District

State of Minnesota County of Stearns
In District Court Seventh
Judicial District
Hilda Smith, Plaintiff, VS.. CLAYTON
Smith, DEPENDENT.
Summons
The State of Minnesota to the
above named .defendent:
You at.e hereby summoned and re-
quired to answer the complaint of the
plaintiff in the above entitled action,
which complaint has been filed in the
office of the district clerk of the dis
trict court of Stearns County Min
nesota, and serve copy of your an
swer to said complaint upon the sub
scriber. hereto at his office in the city
Of st. Cloud, Stearns County, Min
nesota, within thirty days (3O) after
the service Of this summons upon you,
exclusive Of the day of such service,
and if you fail to answer said COM
Stearns County, Minnesota,
plant within the time aforesaid,
plaintiff will apply to the Court for
the relief demanded in said complaint
together with the costs and disburse-
ments of this action.
Dated at st. Cloud, Mimi, this 20 day
Of March, 1920.
HENRY H. SULLIVAN
Attorney for Plaintiff,
45-47 st. Cloud, Minnesota.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-04-08
HOOVER BECOMES REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATE

Herbert c. Hoover has declared himself to be a
Republican and has announced his willingness to be-
candidate for the presidential nomination at the
Chicago convention in June.
He made the announcement last week, and his state
ment was one that will make strong appeal to the
American people,
Mr.. Hoover is big enough man for the JOB. He
favors League of Nations-but not Mr.. Wilson's kind
He insists that the American interests should be pro-
perly safeguarded.
Both Hoover and Hiram johnson live in California
Hiram is one Of the "bitter-enders" against the
League in any form. Mr.. Hoover will enter the
primaries against Mr.. johnson in California. If Mr..