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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
Churches Lock Horns

Not, however, over dogmatical diff
ferences. The Christian and Metho-
dist churches have organized indoor
ball teams and Wednesday and Friday
nights met in spirit of friendly rivalry,
breaking even. Christian church won
Wednesday night 6 to d; Methodist
shut them cut Z to 0 Friday. Tonight
they go to it again if weather permits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
Prominent Westby Man nm

We are panied to learn that Station
Agent Carl Johnson is critically III at
a La Crosse hospital and but little
hope of recovery is entertained. Mr.
Johnson is one of Westby's prominent
men, keen of mind, chairman of the
last Liberty loan, splendid citizen.
We trust he may be restored to health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
COUNTY COURT - IN PROBATE
PROBATE COURT CALENDAR FOR TUES
DAY, AUGUST 10, 1920

Estate of John Mitchell-Proof of will.
Estate Franz Bruchs-Final settlement
Estate George NJ Stark HearinR claims.
Estate f. s. Goodell-Hearing claims.
Estate Jerpiee Sophia Hokiand-Hearing
claims.
Estate James Norris Hearing claims.
Estate John B. Gilardi-Hearing CLAIMS.
Estate Thomas Misunderstanding claims.
Estate Alberta Misunderstanding claims.
Estate Flora Nechvatsl-Petiti for guard
ian.
Estate Herman Hazelton- Hearing claims.
Estate Henry Observation-Disclosures
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
LaCrosse Mvstics Entertain

At the invitation of Lacrosse Mys-
tic Worker lodge many of the Viroqua
lndge members motored there We'd
nesday night and enjoyed the degree
work, refreshments, dance and royal
entertainment by the La Crosse Mys-
tics. A. D. Helgeson, James Sterry
and wife, Wilbur Smith, Hannah ia
cobson, Mrs. Charlie Clark, Mrs. Earl
NowatneY and others We're present.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
FRED ECKHART COMPANY
odd FeIIIows win Picnic

Viroqua Odd Fellows lodge viii
have a picnic at Camp Tate on Sunday
the 18th. Invitations will be extend
ed to Bloomingdale, Cashton and La
Crosse lodges to take part, and most
enjoyable fraternal gathering is ex-
pected. All three-linkers and their
families should plan to attend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
Picnic For Ministers

Rev. Smeby came from lola the first
of the week. Rev. Jacobson was here
on vacation. Friends and parishion-
ers of the two pastors gathered at the
park Monday night and enjoyed
fine picnic supper in their honor. Rev.
L. NJ. Roseiand acted as POSTMASTER.
Following the repast, the company
went to the Main street church where
Rev. Smelly conducted a service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
NJ. ". A. TO la CROSSE

Lacrosse Woodmen lodge has in
vited the Viroqua choppers to initiate
class of fifty Friday night, August
6. All members of Viroqua camp are
asked to meet at the hall Thursday
night at s o'clock sharp to arrange for
the trip. Special rates will be given
on the Southeastern. Train leaves at
3:25 and returns after the work is
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
ACCIDENT ON SOUTHEASTERN
Flue Blows Out on the New Steam
Car-Valier Injured

On Sunday, while near Westby, a
flue on the Southeastern roads new
steam car blew out. Young Waller
was driving the car, and he was forced
to jump in order to get away fiom the
escaping steam. He sustained bruises
and broken arm. No damage be-
yond the broken flue resulted to the
Cnr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
L. M. ROSELAND, Mayor.
Let Me Clean Your Rugs

You have no idea how the Hamilton
electric rug washer and cleaner re-
stores the clean bright lively colors to
a rug that is apparently ruined from
dirt and fading. Let me prove it to
you. See G. w. Mckinney, or phone
Nick Torgerson, No. 314. 20tf-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
CORN HARVESTER

ing EQUAL TO a Corn Binder. Sold direct To
Farmers for % years. Only s2S with fodder
binder. Free Catalog showing pictures Of
CORN HARVESTER Co. salina, Kansas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
Sands Appointed Chairman

Jesse Sands was appointed by vi
roqua town. offieiaa as chairman to
take the place of c. w. Moore, who
resigned to take up the duties of poor
commissioner, in place Of c. w, Fow-
ell, candidate for the assembly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
Farm for Sale

We have for sale very choice 100
acre farm 21s miles from Chaseburg.
1t can be bought with all stock, ma
chinery and growing crops or farm
and machinery alone. If purchased
now will be sold at q very reasonable
figure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
Small Fire Satmrday

The fire department was called out
Saturday morning to quench blaze in
pile of rage and egg cases in one
of Sam Gross warehouses. Damage
was not serious. The fire resulted
from spontaneous combustion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
Patrolmen Wanted

Vernon county is in need of several
patrolmen. Send in your application
to Highway Commissioner Alex Ris-
tow, Viroqua, Wis. 31-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
EDISON FOR SALE

Mrs. P. F. Graf will place an Edison
in your home; just let her know. A
small supply of records are also on
hand at your disposal. 21-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
Farmers Attentionl

The Viroqua Mills will not grind
wheat on Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday of this week on account of being
laid up for repairs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
NOTICE

Home service secretary of the Yer
non county chapter, A. R. C. will be in
Viola August z and Readstown Au-
gust 9.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
Christian Church Picnic

Annual picnic of the Christian
church will be held at John Stoll's cot
tage Thursday. August 18th.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
MARRIED

Ralph Thompson of Viroqua and
Frieda Fehlberg of Lacrosse, and
Lloyd Halvorson and Marie Thompson
went to Winona and were married, re-
turning Monday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
Card of Thanks

To my friends and neighbors who
so kindly assisted me in my late sick
ness, desire to express my heartfelt
appreciation of their kindness.
EMIL SIMONSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
Biz business Deal

Wig & Tuhus have sold to Schroeder
Bros. the general store at Stoddard,
taking in the deal the former Linde-
mann brick block at Viola. Consider
alton about $4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
BUSINESS MEN And FATS
THEY HEAD THE INDOOR BALL
LEAGUE THIS WEEK
Twelve Games Of the Series Remain
To Be Played-Much Interest
Is Exhibited

The last perfect per eentage in the
indoor tournament was shattered on
Thursday night, when the Knights of
Pythias' team met defeat at the hands
of the Woodmen in a fast and exeit-
ing game, score to 1.
Lineup: Woodmen--McHenry p,
Stanley Jackson c, Raymond Curtis
Id, Erick Thompson 2b, Wolfgram 3b,
John Jackson and a Kroner Hdw. re-
preventative SIS, Mcdonald If, Crume
cf, DeGaris IF. K P-Amund Tuhus
p, Harry Potts c. Paul Dahl 1b, Harry
Nelson 2b, DeVerne Slack 3b, G. A.
Groves and Elmer Parr SIS, Charlie
Mullen If, A. J Beat CT, Henry Linde-
mann IF. Umpires-Ralph Nuzum
and NJ. A Smith.
On Monday night the Fats kept up
their winning streak by defeating the
Odd Fellows to 5. Lineup: Fats
Joe Roman p, Sam Neprud c, E.
Thompson Id, E. Roman %, Lawrence
Potts 3b, NJ. A. Smith and S. A. Sweg-
err SIS, Geo. Pennel If, Cheever Fisher
CT, Anderson IF. Odd Fellows-Perry
McHenry p, NJ. J. Felix c, G. Burk-
hart Id, Ray Hnschka 2b, Hogan 3b,
Mcdonald and Blaine Morrison SIS, w.
Smith IL, Ray Horribly CT, John Stew
art rf. Beat and Nuzum umpires.
The only Earring element in the game
was the razzing of Umpire Beat by
Ike Hamilton, until Andy had to de-
putize H. E. Rogers to forcefully re-
move Hamilton from the grounds.
Masons and Business Men clashed
Tuesday night. The traders won to
A. The brick layers lost in the first
inning through comedy of errors.
Business Men-O.S.Om Carl
Coe, Otto 0tteson, Theo.J Johnson, Eric
Thompson, Pierce Qualey, Schrode, P.
S. Curtis, Paul Dahl, H. johnson.
Masons- Stoll, Duke Doer-
ing, W. F. Lindemann, A. j. Beat, M.
]. Jasperson, H. E. Goldsmith, Gerald
Anderson, John E. Stoll, Ray Brye,
H. F.. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-08-04
The Weeks Games

Thursday-Woodmen 2, Knights of
Pythias l.
Monday-Fats 6, Odd Fellows 5.
Observation-Disclosures Men 5, Masons
Next Weeks Games
Thursday-Woodmen and Profess
SIGNALS.
neutrality-suspicious. and Leans.
Tuesday-Fats and Masons.
aarna Sfaudinm
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-10-04
LOS RETRATOS

Que tienen los retratos que donde quiera miriam!
que tienen los retratos que donde quicra ven?
;sera que algun espiritu oculto los ANNA?
ssera que algun espiritu tras ellos es quien We?
En- muchas ocaSiOnes miranda hacia 81 retrat0
de Ia madre querida que diome la e1lstencla-
he visto que mira de frente' de Soslayo.
Y en- su mirar un beso recibo de Ia mucrta.....
En- otras ocaSiones, miranda al de mi padre.
ouien a SUI vez me mira a donde Quiera rava, !,
percibo claramente Ell SUI mirada grave. J
ora una reprension, ora sonrisa vaga....
Y en- muchas ocasioneS, miranda al de mis- nJos
o al de la compafera armada de hi vida.
pareceme que besos por SS oJoS reclbo
V que la ausencia es solo. solo ficcion mentira.
Que tienen los retratos que donde quicra miriam!
que tienen los rc1ratos que donde quiera ven?
isera que algln espiritu oculto los ANNA?
:sera que alsun espiritu tras clos es quicn We?
Fl0rentiaO PerCird OsciO.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-10-04

Els terrible amar sin ser amado;
pero es peor todavia ser amado Guam
do no Sc ANA va.
FL castigo de los que han amado
demasiado a Ia mujercs, es ell anna,
las siempre.
;Cuanto amor encierra Ell corazon
de una mujer virtuosai
Cuando un hombre llega a amar
a una m-ier con delirio. la qulere
mas que a su vida. mas que a su Re
putacion.
La mujer tiene solo dos dichas en-
ell mundo, sufrir o hacer sufrlr. Su
frir. cuando ANA. hacer sufrir' GUAM
do es armada.
Ell amor es ser dos Y no mas que
uno: un hombre y n mujer que sc
funden en- un angel en- IN clelo.
La felicidad de amar Y ser amado,
a de TODD, hasta de la prlVa-
ci6n de la libertad Y de los p~laceres
del amor.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-10-04
CASTILLO DE NAlPES


En- este castillo de naipes, que rcnso
junto a Ii fernando. lleno de inquietud,
plenO de temores Y anSicdadcs. tcngo
el ultimo albergue de mi juventud.
Muros temblorosos eli castillo tiene.
el castillo tiene techos de CRYSTAL,
V, por un milagro CAST Sc ~sostiene
sobre de hi propia ruina cSpiritual
En- este castillo de naipes, 10 mismo
que en- ell area biblica, pongo una Illusion
para que sc lihre de mi cataclismo.
del desaStre immense de mi corazon.
ST no te derrrmbas' mi Illusion. acaso,
cuando ell arco iris Sc tienda gentil'
repueble mi mundo del Este al Ocaso
Y del Sur al Nortc, de ilusiones mil.
En- ts manos SantaS, en- tus manos buenas
pongc mi castillo, porque made mas
cuidara sus torres de amor, sus almenas
de %ensueho, sus blandos ~jardines de paz.
:Lo quieres? Entonces. con tus manos suavss
brndice sus Iluros. dale tn vrtnd. .....
ST no, sopla, soplas sobre ARGOS Y clares;
dcrrumba ell castillo de naipes: va sabes
que sera el sepulcro de mi %juyentud.
Miguel ARCE.
Septie1nbre de 1921
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-10-04
ALBUM della U)fR

e. hombre que deja de amar a
una mujer, la compadece, la mujer
que deja de amar aun hombre, lie
desprecia.
De todas las p~asiones, la mas ma
tural, Ia mas excusable, Ia mas CO.
nun es el amor.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-10-04
" e seocidnLHeraria
PEsCADOR

FL hijo de Rama. Rinrfn Renacuajo.
Sali6 esta mahana muy tieso y muy maJo.
Con ~pantal6n corto. corbata a Ia moda
Sombrero encintado y chupa de meda
'cMuchacno, no salgas!" lie grita mama.
Pero 81 le hace IN gesto Y orondo Sc va
Halo en- ell canine a lin ration vecino.
Y le dijo: Amigo, venga listed conmigo,
Visitemos juntos a Doha Ratona
+ habra francachela y habra comilona."
a POGO llegaron, y aranza Ration,
Estirase ell cuello, cole Ell aldabon,
Da dos O tres golpes, preguntan: ("Quien es"
-"Yo, Dona Ratona, beso a listed los pies"
.Esta listed en- casa"-"Sf, senior, 81 estoy;
Y celebro mucbo yer a ustedes hoy.
Estaba en- mi oficio hilando algcd6n,
Pero ESQ no importa; bien venidos son.
Sc hicieron Ia venia, Sc dieron IA nano,
Y dice Ratico, que es mas veterano
M amigo, ell de verde, rabia de calor,
DemeIe cerveza, hagale eI favor"
Y en- tantc que ell pillo consume Ia jarTa
Mand5 Ia senora traer Ia guitarra
Y a Repacuaiito le pide que cante
Versitos alegres. tonada eleGante.
-"Ay, de mil amcres 10 hiciera' sonora,
Pero es impossible darle gusto ahora,
Que tengo Ell gaznate mas seco que estopa
Y me aprieta mucho esta nueva ropa."
To siento infinite, responde tia Rata .
Afl6jese un POGO chaleco Y corbata.
Y 70 mientras tanto les voy a cantar
Una cancioncita muy particular"
Mas estando en- esta brillante function
De bale Y cervesa, ~guitarra y canci3n
La gaia y sus gatos salvan e. umbral
Y vu&lvese aquello el juicio final.
Dona Gaia vieia trinch6 por Ia oreJa
Al nino Ratico maullandole: "Hola.'
Y los ninos Gatos a IA yieja Rata
Cno por Ia pata y otro por Ia cola
Ion Renacuajito miranda este asalto
Tor16 SUI sombrero. do un tremendo saltn,
Y abriendo Ia puerta con mano V nariccs
Sc fue dando a todos .noches muy feliccs.'
= s!guid saltando tan alto y aDrisa
Que perdi6 ell sombrero. rasg6 IN camisa.
Sc colo en- Ia boca de I'm patio tras6n
Y este Sc 10 embucha de un solo estir6n
: asi concluyeron, uno. dos V tres.
Rat;n y Fatona y el Rama despues;
Los Gatos comieron V Ell Patio cen6,
Y mama Ranita solita qued6!
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-10-04

Para Iibros en- espanol, dirijase US
ted a la Casa Editorial lozano l1S
N. Sta. Rosa. Ave.. San Antonio. Tex
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-10-08
REPUBLICAN MEETING

We, the Republicans Executive
Committee Of Morgan Comfy i'll seS'
sion un this, September 25tb, 1920,
do hereby pledge our allegiance to
the Republican party of the nation
a ID State. We endorse the stand /
our great leaders, Warren G. Hard
ing, Calvin Coolidge, Senator Hen
ry CABOT Lodge, Senator Hiram
Johnson, Senator Borah, and our
National Chairman, Win II. Hays,
on the Leagu. OF Nations and all
other great ISSUES oi the campaign.
We condemn the League of Nation )
Covenant as drawn by President
Wilson, and especially do we con-
denim Article Ten of said covenant
az un American as it would force
our boys to go to war at the dicta-
ton of foreign powers,
We endorse Warren G, Harding
aud Calvin Coolidge, our nominees
for President and Vice President,
and call upon every Republican vo
ter in the county, both male and fe-
male to rally to their support. The
recent election in Maine where the
Republican ticket won 10y $4,000
majority has pointed the way to a
great Republican victory in Novem
Der, and even the Democratic State
of Georgia has, by it, recent pri-
mary election, repudiated the
League of Nations and Wilson's ad-
minlstration Uy nominating candi-
dates for United States Senator and
Governor who are unalterably op
posed to the League of Nations and
the Wilson administration.
We endorse our candidate for
Governor, the Hon. Alf. Taylor,
who was nominated in the recent
primary election in this State by
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-10-08
Fentpess County
Votes Road
Bonds

At an election held, September
24th, 1920, upon the proposition
whether Fen,resS County should
issue and sell $2oo,oco of road
bonds for the purpose of building
two highways; ore running from
a point on the Pickett County line
near Boatland to a point On the
Morgan County line near Brewster
Ford, crossing the Dixie Short
Route at Jamestown; and the 9TH
er commencing at the OveIton
County line at point near David
son, and running to point on the
Morgan County line east of Banner
Springs, crossing tho Dixie Short
Route National Highway at Grim.
sley. The vote was 675 for and So
against.
Tn S is a remarkable turn i'll the
mind of the Fes tress oun,y peo-
pie, FIR it can we'll be remembered
here the stir that was Caued when
the County Court voted $15o,coo
five years ago to construct the
north and south Dixie Short Route
In July there was $2oo,ooo ap'
propriated by che County Court to
complete the north and south Sec
tion of the Dixie Short ! QUITE, to
be raised by bond issue, and this
fund along with a balance OF S42,
ooo on hand will be used in con-
junction with the State Highway
Commission and the Government
in constructing a 10 inch sixteen
foot wide nacaddm IL road, which
will make this the most modern
and substantial road in this part
of the State. rhe Dixie Short
Route when completed, will con-
meet Chattanooga with Louisville
10y a road over 100 miles, shorter
ian by either the east or west
Dixie Highways, and actual COM
ruction is nov in full swing in
rentress County.
BY united effort of Morgan,
Fentress, Pickett, Overton Coun-
ties, it should be an easy matter to
procure State and Federal Aid tor
a through road from Livingston to
Knoxville through said [ onutles.
C. P. Garrett,
jamestown, Tenn.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-10-08

such an overwhelming majority and
pledge him our earnest support, and
call upon all voters to work and
vote for him. lie has been in poll
tics for so years in this State and
is clean and honorable, and no one
can say ought against his political
or private character.
We also endorse Hon. w. F.
Clouse OF Cookeville, Tenn, our
nominee for Congress in the fourth
Congressional District and pledge
him our support and the support OF
the Republicans of Morgsn County.
We endorse Hon. Julian h.
Campbell, our nominee for Railroad
Commissioner for the State of len
nessee and pledge him our unquali-
fled support.
We endorse also our nominee for
the State Senate, Hon. W. P. Mon
roe OF Union County. Mr.. Monroe
has served one term as Senator,
and has beeen re-nominated by u
very large majority for reelection
and We pledge INN oar loyal SUP
port.
We endorse H. w. Summer, our
own native son, for joint repreSen-
tative for Morgan and Anderson
Counties and pledge him our earn
est support. He is the nominee of the
Republican party for this position
having been nominated in the Re.
publican Primary on August 5th,
last and we call upon every repub-
lican voter in Morgan and Anderson
Counties to give him loyal support
IN the November election. He is
c. can, honest, and fearless, and his
pubic and private character is u
bove reproach.
l. ]. Human, Chairman,
w. z, Stricklin, Secretary.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-10-08
CAAD OF THAMES.


We desire to extend through
the columns of the Press, our
heartfelt thanks t" our dear
friends Ior their many kind ex-
pressions of sympathy and kind.
ness to us dursng the ILLNESS
and at the time of the death
Of ,ur dear beloved daughter
aud sister Mrs. Gertrude Craig.
We most thank them for the
beautiful lloral offerings.
Mrs. Susan Goldston and
Children.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-10-08

The political speaking at the
Court house, Tuesday at / P. m.
was above the average of political
spellbinders.
Both speakers are men of splen.
did character and reputation, and
treated each other with tbs greatest
courtesy and friendship.
The Republicans cay Congress
Cole made the best speech, and the
Democrats say Congressman Hull
made the best speech.
Both gentlemen presented theis
side of tbs great question in high
and diguified manner.
However, Congressman Hull is
one of the big men of the Nation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-18
Ho.0 to Get Most
From Your Motor
Pleasure Of Motoring
Comes With Learning to
D1'iVe Car With Ease.

According to Il writer in American
Motorist, half the pleasure In motor
Ing comes with learning TO inanipu-
late your car with ease and grace.
Correct form in driving" says this
writer. "means minimum drain on the
pocketbook. Velvety stops and starts
clutch. transmission. axlcs and tires
They also cut down the consumption
OF snsoiine and oil. a we'll made mo-
tor. like Il Swiss watch. IL Il sensi-
tive thin1. II rescn,s abuse. but
responds willingly. capahly to gentle
handling, Starting an au,omob!!e is
an art: | believe somebody else has
said that; but never mind. Simple
though the act may be. there are
plenty Of drivers who never acquire
the finished way Of doing l.. The
master driver aims to create II steady
pull on the driving mechanism from
the moment he slips into nrst speed
until the car Is under full Roadway
Learn to accelerate si;nultaneously
with letting in the clutch. The me
chanfcal act Of gear shifting can be
learned In Ave minutes.
AS soon Az you have the car in
high speed, aBRume natural, com
Portable position. Avoid a strained
high -tension grip on the wheel. Driy-
ing car Is not tiresomc IL one sits
In an easy. upright position. The
driver who BlouchcS in his Rcat must
he constantly shifting. He cannot APP
ply the brakes without sitting erect
He must change his position To SHIFT
gears"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-18

Germs could handle their work more
almost any good truck thin via tho
horse route. But 1t was the second
anaiyEis-,hat of discovering the
average mans needS--that proved Il
revelation. BY posting men on load
ing docks. In freight yards. on
steamship docks. at city markets and
even having them tour the rural dis
tricts we discovered that most loads
carry too much truck
ITO explain: Most trucks. Il was
found. travelled ut least SO per cen,
Of the time under loads far less than
their rated capacity. Now when Il
man buys IA truck he buys II for the
simple reason that he wants to use
II to haul something or other on
Il at the least possible cost TO him
including initial Investment. The
simple fact OF the matter is that
the load carries the expense Of oper
atiny the truck.
That is the big factor that led
TO the manufacture of the Oldsmo :
bile economy truck-our ideal Of n
haulagc vehicle that would operate
speedily and economically at rs
nearly 100 per cent capacity 100 per
cent or the time as is possible. How
did the theory work out? We'll. dur
Ing the Introductory year over S.0Dt
have been put into service and the
factory production schedule has had
to be revised upward twice in the
attempt To keep up with the increas-
ing demand"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-18
|DEN PR0CLAIMS
SHIP BY TRUCK WEEK
thought ON Development OF
Highways for Economical
TranspUrtnfion.

inS upon those people Of IIli-
no ore Interested IN transporta.
70 give especial attention 10 the
lance OF The highways as mart
countESs transportation sys-
Prank .. Lowdcn. Governor Of
y ana presidential aspirant, has
reclamation named tho week Of
10 g. for observance as ship
lex week The proclamation
AXE pleasure In calling tho at.
p Of the people OF Illinois TO
lion BEING taken By tho cSccu-
pr manE Of the other States o..
mon n naming the wecs Of
10 2: - 'Sh!p-hy Truck week
I transportation system o. the
~ viii not bc complete until
ghways ar" improved so ar 10
the use Of both passenger cars
rucks throughout the entire
The state OF Illinois is making
u determined effort In the face
nj odds brought ahou; by ex-
conditions TO complete. AT tho
II possible moment. such a rys-
highways reaching every Sec
{ the STATE"
harmony with tho action or the
States, am asking ALI citizens
nois Interested in transporta-
give especial though, and at
! during that week. not only TO
1or,ation by way OF motor truck,
so to the economical develop
o! such highway system as
nahlr us 90 bring about AT an
late the use =: mis- method of
ing the products OF our farms
rtOr!es."