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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18

1t Is travelling in second or low speed
tEan 1t does on high speed7
Because Of the fact that the motor
is operating at greater speed when on
high car speed, the car will vibrate
moro when law gear is engaged
than 1t will on high gear?
6. How many motor cars and
trucks were delivered to dealers over
roads and highways from factories?
According to reports OF the Ma
tional Automobile Chamber Of Com
merce in June, more than $500:
automobiles and motor trucks were
delivered to dealers from factories
over roads and highways up to that
month.
Z. How can you tell by looking at
the spark plugs If the valves are
finctioning properly?
II leaks are occurring at the seats
of valves in motor, the spark plugs
will have an oily or Nsooty appear
snce. This indicates poor combus-
ton. and requires regrinding OF the
valves
s. What Is the proper way to
judge the kind or weight Of oil re-
CURED in a motor?
The kind or weight of lubricating
oil for motor should be determined
by mileage and not model OF motor.
If the motor is new or has an entire
new fitting OF bearings. rings or
pistons the lighter grades of oil
should be used. After three to five
thousand miles travelling a medium
grade is required. Extensive use
after fifteen to eighteen thousand
miles calls for heavy OIL,
Q. Who secured the first patent on
rubber vulcanization. and who made
the first pneumatic tire?
The first patent on rubber vulcani-
xation was secured by Charles Good
year in 1874. He discovered the vul-
canizing process in 1899. Robert w.
Thompson took out the first pneu-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18
Park is Fouorite
Camp For Tourists

With its new pavilion for dining
room and it outdoor stoves. city
water and proximity to the city,
Riverview park Is beginning to be-
como very popular camping place
for auto tourists. It was remarked
by observers that last Sunday an
unusually large number OF tourists
cars were parked there. Seldom = day
passes that does not find at least one
party OF tourists using the park and
Its facilities
The city might 80 q. step farther
and especially welcome the tourists
to use the park by placing large
clearly lettered signs at the city linn
its on the principal roads calling at
tention to tho park, and directions for
reaching it, Its facilities and urging
tourists to use It.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18
COUNTY COLLECTS
100000 CAR TAX
TOTAL INCREASE, SINCE JAN. I
i,27s AUTOMOBILES. OR
q PER CENT,
2AyERAcE LICENSE FEE!
/ FIGURES s17 PER CAR
Dscsmhsn 1919. Heads tile List for,
Collections, Totalino ,71,7es.24-
colisetions Since Jan. I Total Over
81. 900 Registrations Shocking Up
Because OF New Law.

The close Of the sumner ftas tell
ihg effect on the registration Of mo-
tor vehicles in the office Of the
county trsasursr, for those planning
on purchAsing car are postponing
che purchase until early next year in
order that they will not have to pay
|eh4 1880 license fee. Regardless Of the
elacknsss In registrations at this
time, there have been more new cars
hrought into the county during the
year than ever before. Ths, increase
"A motor vehicles IN the county since
Ian. ]. has been 1875. This means
that with q total OF 5.721 ears In the
county now, the gross Increase in
oey1n months has been - per cent.
4 4lnes Nov !, the handling Of the
4vg1St1Akion Of motor vehicles has
4eon thru ne Office Of the county
tysesurer and since that time the IL
$3.50 fees for registration and trans
III have Asen ~ .s40.ls. t,r an aver
- d : little over @17 per car.
0eoember Was Big ivlonth.
Dscenaher, 1919, leads In the
amount OF business done during any
go Month. with t71.7s8.24 paid In
teeG THIS month saw the rush which
eAr owners found that they could not
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18

operate their cars after Jan. with
1919 license plates. November. 1919,
was the highest month for thu, COL
lection Of fees, only $2,7ss.so being
taken in.
January, this year was good
month, showing a total OF IS 2Ss.40
in license and transfer fees. The to-
tai number OF new cars registered
during January was 800. the largest
number during any one month this
year. February totaled s2,560.i0 in
fees, 149 new cars being registered
during the month. . One-h,ndred
thirty two cars were registered dur
ing March. the fees for registering
amounting to $2,s54.4o. The transfer
OF vehicles during March totaled 142.
April's fees amounted to s3,S31.20,
showing a decided increase over the
previous month. Tho opening OF the
automobile season, and the purchase
of new cars probably was the reason
for the increase. The registration Of
of vehicles, 1tS.
Registrations Slow Up.
/ May did not show up SO we'll in
the number Of cars registered, the
total being 1854. and the license fees,
3,26s.so. There were 1T cars trans
ferred. With the coming OF summer.
the fees collected showed a decided
gain, $3,917.30 being the total for
June. The number Of cars registered
was 1855 and the number transferred,
227. The increase in transfers and
OF new registrations, shows that
many who purchased new cars. sold
their old ones or traded them in.
July slowed down little with 15S
new registrants, totaling $3.52s.20 in
collections. There were 2o4 transfers.
The total collections for transfers
and registration fees for the year. to
Aug, / were SIS, 34S.6o. and the tota!
number of cars resold or traded
since March 1. has been 900.
During the last week the number
Of cars registered has not been up
to average, The license number, Aug.
10 was ALIAS and the number Aug.
II was Al. 45s, making the total for
the week, 20. There were 1e cars re-
moved into the county, and II re-
moved from the county. losing one
car by removal and making tie in
crease for the week, 10. This increas-
es the total OF cars in the county to
$40. There were 81 transfers In the
week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18

matte tire patent in England in 1s45.
10. What distributor troubles will
cause a motor to knock or misfiref
Distributors troubles which will
cause poor engine operation such as
knocking or misfiring are worn
brushes, broken, worn or pitted
points. the presence Of grease, oil or
water within or outside Of the dis
tributor case and wrong placing Of
terminal wires leading to the spark
plugs. Water or oil even on the out
side of the housing may cause a
short circuit and consequent skipping
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18
"THE RECORD BREAKERS"
Jack Reid Presents HE Own Com.
pany Friday Evening.

jack neto PrOS0nxS MS own Com.
pany Friday Evening.
The Odeon theater offers as its at
traction Friday evening, Jack Reid
and his own company "The Record
Breakers" Behind the Scenes" and
" Going Up" are the offerings Of the
first and second part Of the program.
The funny comedian, Jack Reid, is
the leading comic of~the attraction,
and he is surrounded with bevy OF
beautiful magnetic chorus girls, fun
ny comedians and condolences, In.
Guiding artists Of reputation, Wis,
Viola Elliott, Joe Perry, Ella Reid
Gilbert, Bert Hall. Bonham Bell.
Josie West, Carl Stevens, Bob
Gerard, Babe Bradley. Tim Healy
and Emily Keller. The features Of
the attraction are the chorus, men
and corps Of handsomely gowned
girls and sprightly pony dancers.
Odeon,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18

According to q statement put out
by one Of the largest concerns manu-
featuring bicycles. there are more
wheels being sold now than ever be-
fore. They give as the cause, the
special emphasis OF the bicycle races
in the Olympic contests. the shortage
OF gasolene In some sections Of the
country, and the physical education
that has taught people the benefits
Of the bicycle for developing the body.
Moro motorcycles have been re-
ported travelling over the Lincoln
highway east and west to the coast
this year than ever before. Whole
parties make the trip with and with
out side cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18

of the engine. poor condition of the
points of contact will do likewise.
while misplacing OF spark plug wires
vii produce the wrong firing order
In the engine, resulting in serious
knocking or total stopping Of its
operation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18
TO PLAY ELLsWoRTH. ),
Locals Looking For Pitcher to Pu'
Aaainst Winning Team.

Locals Looking For Pitcher to Put
Against Winning Team.
The Marshalltown team will run
up against the club from Ellsworth at
the Fairgrounds Sunday afternoon.
Ellsworth has been playing winning
ball all season. It was defeated last
Sunday by the fast team from Story
City, but the beating was the first in
several games. Ellsworth will put up
Peterson against the local hitters,
and with good weather q lively game
should result.
The locals are securing the country
to find a loose pitcher, and It may be
that one can be secured from Cedar
Rapids.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18
sneci.I Thi. Week.

Ajax pressed steel Jacks, So; Howe
spot lamps. $4-95. See our window.
Henderson Motor Company, across
from Odeon theater.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18
Personal.

Personal.
IL your hair faded or streaked?
We can restore 1t to the original
color with the famous Henna De'Oreal
Pack. Stephens Beauty Parlor. with
Brintnall & Brintnall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18
Hewitre Garage has a new str

Hewitt's Garage has a new stock
of Macbeth lenses, those you have
been waiting for. Don't forget we
guarantee our auto repair work. Ser
vice cars day or night. Phone 393.-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18

The speeds at which they Travelled werS
not so unusual, for another Essex stock car
had on speedway track gone 3037 miles in
SO hours. But in the transcontine runs,
some $50 cities and towns had to be crossed.
Crowded traffic imposed its obstacles to con-
sistent going. Mountain ranges in the East
and West with grades such as the average
driver never encounters, called for the utmost
Of hill climbing ability.
Few will ever motor all the way across
America and therefore cannot know the
extreme varieties Of conditions encountered.
But let each reader apply to his consideration
Of what Essex has DONE every experience hs
has ever met in his own driving. It viii give
some appreciation Of Essex reliability.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18
Light Weight NosD
Establishes Reliability

How gradual have men como TO realiza
ton that light weight car can also offor
reliance and performance.
Essex has led the way for that was its
purpose from the very first Economy IS Of
growing importance. Men want to save In
fuel and in first costs. But they want No
sacrifice in performance and they demand
unquestoncd reliability.
Essex offered itself to the public without
claim. Now moro than 10000 owners know
and praise its worth
Owner cars that had been driven upwards
of Is 900 miles were used in the recent nation
wide Essex week to establish reliability, eco
nomy, speed and hill climbing records.
To Essex owners the winning of the trans
continental records is not surprise. But
those who do not know Essex performance
and reliability must regard that these two
trips across the continent arc as important IN
marking mechanical advancement as any
similar event in the history Of the motor car
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18

+ I Z a B / @7.S3 81 4 ~
Two Essex touring cars, carrying U. S. Mail,
each one making the entire trip between San
Francisco and New York, have set the time
records for their respective directions across
the American continent.
And thus comes to Essex another distnc-
ton for reliability and endurance.
Except for one airplane record, these two
Essex cars have crossed the continent in less
time than was ever recorded by any travelling
machine The fastest time possible between
San Francisco and New York by train is
slightly less than the time taken by the light
weight economical Essex. But in the case Of
the railroad train, many different locomotives
are used, each pulling the train only few
hundred miles.
From Cheyenne to Omaha the route taken
BY the Essex was IS miles longer than the
$50 mile route Of the famous Overland Limited
yet the Essex time was but one hour longer
than the express train time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-18
The Worlds Most
Coveted Records

From the days Of the Prairie Schooner, the
PONY Express and the completion of the rail
roads men have sought to establish new trans
continental time records between the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans.
It has called for the highest development
of skill and courage. And it has, as in the case
Of the motor car, blazed the way to mechanical
reliability.
The purpose Of this Essex test was to
prove it's reliability In the period of ia hours
was crowded more strains, more calls for
endurance and mechanical strength than the
average owner demands in life time.
Every requirement Of motor car perform
ance was met by these two cars. And the fact
that they so consistently met their tasks
proves Essex uniformity.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
FOR RETTER FIRE DEPARTMENT

At the meeting of the fire board
held last Monday night, which was
largely attended by members, business
men and property owners, 1t de-
veloped that the city, owing to It's
greatly reduced revenues resulting
from the loss of about $4,000 per
wear in liquor licenses on account OF
prohibition, would be unable to give
financial aid to the local fire depart
ment in the future After thorough
discussion of the matter, it was de-
cided to appeal to the business men
and property owners of the city Tor
cash contributions for the support
and maintenance of this indispensa-
BILE branch Of the municipal govern
ment. A committee was appointed to
make canvass of the town, calling
on all merchants, citizens and owners
Loft property for voluntary annual
rash contributions to the cause, to
the end that the department mlgh,
not only be kept up, but improved
and brought to a higher stage OF ct,
ficiency. The money thus raised VIII
be expended in the purchase OF new
hose and reels and in the keeping OF
the fire alarm system, the trucks
carriages and hose in first-ciass con
dition. and ready at all times for any
emergency.
This is a right move in the rlgh
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Gonzales Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sid. St. Amant were
visitors here Sunday.
Miss Katherine Morris returned
from her home Sunday to take her
place as teacher in the Gonzales Hlgh
School. She was called away some :
time ago on account OF the death OF
her uncle. Her many friends here
|svmpathize with her in her bereaVe-
ment. -
A wedding of much interest took
nlace here last Wednesday, when Sam
Young and Miss Corine Gautreau
were united in matrimony. The hapTy
event was followed by grand dance
piven at the town dance hall, where
the young folks tripped the light tan
tastic toe until late hour.
The many friends of Mr.. stanhope
wish him success in his new under,
taking. He recently opened a gar
ape under the name of the Peoples
Auto Company. 80, -
There seems to be some dlfilculty
in choosing site fo the erection o.
the new high schooE The members
of the building committee appears ts
he unable to agree among themselves
mon the place most suitable for the
location Of the building. They are de
Having the cause. Why not ALLOW
the committee so many days to ar
rive at a decision, and II they ar
unable to do so, another one shoul'
be appointed, and all haste made q
begin the work.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
Rabbits Killed in Drives.

idaho has conducted rabbit drives,
in recent weeks, on as big scale as
when the country was new. Because
the cold weather brought the rabbits
bv the thousands to feed in the lrrl-
gated lands, they threatened to 90
extraordinary damage in some sec
tions. One drive netted over 8ooo
rabbits and another $500. In Mini
doka County, Idaho, $4,000 jack rab-
bits have been killed this winter IN
organized drives and 10000 addition
al by poisoning campaigns. Once
school was dismissed to permit the
bows to take part. Four hundred peo-
ple participated. Six rabbit drives IN
Lincoln County, Idaho, resulted IN
killing 1900 ab bunnies:. Each even
took on the CHI acter of community
gathering. Sandwiches and conee
were served. W.,
In Walla Walla County, Wash; n
~ 900 rabbits were killed by 6ot
snortsmen armed with shotguns
They formed line five miles long ane
drove the animals to the point where
the Snake and Columbia Rivers unite
Local representatives Of the United
States Department of Agriculture
have directed the work or have co
operated with the local county agen
or other authority:
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

direction. The municipality being
unable owing to serious curtailment
of its revenues to give the necessary
financial assistance to the fire depart
ment, it follows that the business
men and property owners who are
most vitality interested in the main
tenance of adequate fire protection
should be called upon to contribute
to it's upkeep. The town cannot be
allowed to continue in its present
state Of unpreparedness to fight fires
and no effort should be spared to
place the department on a safe, eff
fcient and satisfactory basis.
It is sincere to be hoped that
when the committee visits the citi-
zens of Donaldsonville for the pur--
pose Of soliciting contributions, they
will be we'll received and that every
one will give generously and un-
grudgingly to this fund which is in
tended to be used in affording better
protection to his business establish
ment as we'll as to his home. -
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14

train, and were accompanied by the
I%,lGwfG fodgs No and d A. Anfs"ysGo NJ, Who
went to New Orleans for the purpose:
Sam J. Samuelson, VIM. Dill, Sidney
Harp, Hudson Hunley, Ulysses Es-
neault, George Chapman and Jacob
Libermuth. The following prominent
masons from various parts of the
state also acted as an escort of honor
to the body: Sol Levy, A. Steeg, Ira
Weingreuen, John A. Davilla, New
Orleans; John Armstrong, Welch !;
Brittian Purser, Amite City; A. Love,
Alexandria. Among other leading
out-of-town masons in attendance at
the funeral were: E. Sundberry, Sol.
Klotz, Nose We'll, J. Gahrenger, e..
W. Dodge, c. c. Barton, Morris Levy
and c. C. Barton, of Napoleonville.
Upon arriving here the remains
were met at the depot by one of the
largest crowds of people ever assem-
bled on an occasion Of that kind. The
body was placed in the Wilbert auto
hearse, and with the masons, march
ing in double file, followed by large
number of people from this town and
vicinity, some on foot and some in
automobiles, the eortege, yhie y a
lone of the largest ever seen here
moved slowly towards the Catholic
cemetery, where the mortal remains
of the late physician and banker were
laid to rest in the beautiful famll!
tomb. The floral offerings were mum
erous and came from friends and ad
<Eirers from all parts Of the state.
Deceased was native and lifelong
resident of Donaldsonville, and wa
born June 80, 1860. He was son o
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
VICTORY BUTTONS.
Bronze for All Men-Siiver for Those
Wounded in Action.

Victory Buttons, to be worn in the
lapel of civilian clothes, are soon to
be issued by the United States Ma
rine Corps to all men who served IN
the corps from April 6, 1917, to NO
vember II, 1918, according &p
statement issued recently at the ma
rine corps recruiting Office, 61TCom-
mon street, New Orleans, La.
The button is of the standard de-
sign adopted for all branches Of the
service, bronze for all pen except
those who .aaafe waass will
receive sil lyfr buttons t.
tons are not to be cogJsNsed with the
marine corps discharge buttons which
we're issued to all men of the marine
corps and mara1e corps reserve upon
honorable discharge from the service.
Men who desire Victory buttons
should apply with their discharge pa
ners to the nearest marine barracks
or recruiting station SO that their ap-
plications may be forwardeDto head
quarters.
"For the information of all con
cerned," says an order from marine
corps headquarters, Inappropriate
publicity should be given to the fac
that the Victory medal itself has no
vet been struck off at theSmlnt, tina
| designs for the clasps have not ye
been approved, and that ribbons am
bars with bronze and silver stars vii
therefore be issued with medals an'
battle clasps as soon as same are re
ceived."
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-02-14
THE EXPERIMENT STATION

The Sugar Experiment Station,
which has been located in Audubon
Park. New Orleans, for several years,
must seek new quarters. Notice to
yacate was served upon the society
bv the park board few days ago,
and the conductors of the station are
given two years from March 1, 1879,
to move out.
Il is natural to suppose that many
cities and parishes in the state VII
bid for the station, and it is equally
natural 10. presume that the city Or
rarish winch will make the - shoW-
hing and offer the most attractive in
|ducement will capture the prize.
Whv not enter Donaldsonville and
the parish of Ascension in the race!
The purpose of the station IS to
conduct experiments in the growing
Of sugar cane for the benefit mostly
Of the louisiana sugar planters, ana
in this respect, although situated IL
an isolated place, it has proven it,
usefulness and rendered valuable se=~
vice to the industry. Now that it must
90. more central location should be
selected for it's establishment. a 10
cation nearer the heart Of the sugar
Gbelt-the interests Of which 1t IS N
tended to serve. and one eHs!sY &C.
ccssibo TO the SUGAR cane planters 0:
tie state.
In looking over the situation, one
cannot but be forced to the coaciI-
! sion that Donaldsonville offers th%'
best. most central and most ideal
srot in the state for the station. SIT
uated as the town is at the head or
BAYOU Lafourche, aim ost in the cen
ter of the sugar district: traversed py
the main line Of the Texas and Pacific
railroad, with the Mississippi riVtf
flowing at it's door; with splendid gra-
vel roads affording communcatlcn:;
with ell points from the parishes be,
low New Orleans to New Roads and
with Napoleonville. ThibodauX. Lock
port, Houma and all sections in the
sugar parishes southwest Of here, 1t
nresents incompatible advantages a:
site for the station.
The society requires about fifty
acres of land for it's use. Certainly
this amount of soil could be madt
available from among the thousands
of acres which border the river ant
BAYOU in this vicinity. The many
splendid buildings at the fair ground:
which are unoccupied except during
the fair, would furnish first class OF
flee and housing quarters. especial,
so if arrangements could be made t.
lease part of the Peytavin plantation
Immediately adjoining the grounds
for 80 experimenting purposes Q
IL i sss h: g g. I ,cat'5n es whsf
Ri would be readily accessible to tn
visitors Of the South Louisiana Fan
would make it an added attraction q
this important annual event.
The Chief believes that an earnes
effort should be made to bring tn
Sugar Experiment Station here, as
: would mean much for the city an
= parish. and to that end it sugges'
that II he business men of Donaldson
Vile and the planters of the v1cln',
y take up the matter at once and try
8 devise and settle upon some denim
place where the society might
. invited to remove its station IN tn
. vicinity.