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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
BRITAIN ARM -lN-ARM
Delegates to Convention Displayed
Friendliness That Augurs Well
for Future Of World.

One of the most dramatic and i'm
pressive Incidents of the second an
nual convention of The American Le-
gion in Cleveland took place when the
representatives of France and Great
Britain entered the convention hall
arm-in-arm and precipitated an ova-
ton that completely disrupted the
conclaye for several minutes. The
distinguished visitors were Gen. Ma
rie Emile F'ayolle Of the French army
and Admiral Sir William Lowther
Grant of the British navy. Gen. Leon
ard Wood, who accompanied them,
also received tremendous applause
and was called upon for a speech.
When the cheering had subsidized
General Fayolle and Admiral Grant
each delivered an address urging that
there be no misunderstanding between
this country on the n hand and
France and Great Britain on the
other.
II am acquainted with the high aims
Of your association and with the
great mission The American Legion
has assumed" said General Fayolle.
1T intends to keep piously the glorl-
Gus remembrance Of the dead. to
help through life all those who came
out Of the fight for liberty. and 10
keep In all hearts the sacred love for
YOUR own country which is the spring
II all civic virtues"
After referring to the close ties OF
friendship and esteem which bind
america and France together, he
asked:
"As long as France and America
remain united who. indeed. would
dare henceforth to disturb the peace
If the world?"
Admiral Grant voiced n similar
thought. ut strikes M as being the
very acme of culpable negligence and
foolishness," he said, "if we do not
resist with all our power the efforts
II a comparatively small number OF
men in our midst to create for their
WI purposes bad blood between u.s."
Discussing the problem Of peace.
General Wood declared that 1--WE
don't care a rap about party policies"
He appealed TO the Legion for a sound
solution of the big national issues.
foreign relations. national defense and
adequate provision for the disabled
men and their dependents.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT SURE
Both Republican and Democratic Par
ties Pledged TO Assist In Good
Roads Development.

Regardless of which party wins out
in the presidential election this fall.
American motorists can rest assured
that highway development will be con-
tinued. In their platforms, both the
Republican and Democratic parties
have placed themselves fatty IN rec
ord as favoring liberal federal appro-
priations to assist in good road work.
The definite action Of both parties
proves conclusively that motor trans
portation has been recognized as a
definite factor in the nations economic
fabric and that everything will be
done to utilize its value to the ut
most.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

state for all roads for which govern
ment aid is expected. The action Of
the commission extends the use Of the
approved standards to the roads which
will be built In Indiana under the pro-
visions of the county unit road law.
by which the state shares the cost.
officials of the commission have
compiled the standards for the Indiana
roads, which are Identical with the
requirements made Of the state by the
federal government The standards
will apply to all county-aid projects
proposed under the state highway law.
the county unit road law. and the free
gravel road law.
Many counties of the state already
have adopted the commission stand
ards voluntarily to keep their road
construction up to the specifications
prescribed by the federal and state en-
glneers.
Members of the commission, In dis
cussing the regulation, declared that
1t will have the effect of standardlz-
ing road construction throughout Indi-
ana.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
FEATS OF AUTOMOBILE

What the automobile has done
for the world is told In the fol-
lowing paragraphs:
Created wealth by increasing
land values.
Brought the farmer closer to
his markets, making farming u
more profitable and pleasant
occupation.
Enabled the physician to save
time in reaching his patients
and save lives In many in
stances.
Aided the salesman to cover
more territory in less time
to do his work better. quicker
and at less expense.
Furnished a means Of health
full recreation for all.
Stimulated the building Of
thousands of miles Of better
highways, bringing commercial
prosperity to hundreds Of cities
and towns formerly handi-
capped because of their lnacces-
sibllity.
Enabled those in rural com
munitles To enjoy all the advan-
tages Of the city and those In
the cities all the pleasures Of
the country.
Increased the economic wealth
of the country by creating a new
industry which now ranks third
among the great industries OF
the country.
Stimulated greater sociability
among farmers and encouraged
them TO modernize their meth
DDS and their homes.
Demonstrated the economy
and superiority of motor trans
p%ortation for all commercial
uses.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
WOMAN WORKER IS HoN0RED
Miss Pauline curniek Of IndIanapoIls
10 Selected Executive Secretary Of
Woman's Auxiliary.

In accordance with the free-rein pol
icy of the American Legion In regard
to the women's auxiliary, Miss Pauline
Curnick Of indianapolis has been ap-
pointed executive secretary In charge
Of the wOmen's organization by ma
tional headquarters Of the Legion at
indianapolis.
Miss Curnick, who is the daughter of
Rev. P. C. Curnick; field secretary of
the Northwestern conference, Method
list Episcopal hospitals, was a leader
In numerous welfare activities for the
benefit Of sick and disabled soldiers,
sailors and marines during the war.
and later served as personnel and m
plOyment director for a large eastern
industrial establishment
The women's auxiliary is composed
Of about 10000 mothers. wives. sis
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
A CHRISTMAS r

Come back to Bethlehem,
The yea is on the wane;
A truce to strife that wearies life.
A truce to grief and pain.
Oh, heart, return to Bethlehem
And hear Its song againl
II siren voices Turing thee
Have turned thy thoughts aside,
IL thou hast quaffed the bitter draft
or envy OF of pride.
II thou In agony of shame
Hast thy dear Lord denied,
Come back today to Bethlehem!
Though thou hast wandered far,
No rest shall AL thy yearning breas
Until thou see the Star.
Oh. heart. return to Bethlehem.
Where yet the angels arei
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
ss5o,ooo FOR NEW HOSPITAL
American Legion Of Texas Actively
Behind Plan for Care Of Men
Who Have tuberculosis.

The American Legion of Texas is
now actively behind the campaign to
raise $4,000 for a hospital for tuber-
culous ex-service men. At q recent
meeting Of the Benevolent War Risk
society of Texas the directorate was
increased from Is TO IS, the so new
directors being the membership Of the
state Legion executive committee and
Eve members of the central hospital
committee at Austin.
This marks the turning v Of &C
tive control Of the campaign to the
Legion. Some 100000 still remains
to be raised. but the first unit Of 100
beds Of the proposed hospital is al
most ready for occupancy.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
BALTIC REvEL.

In the Baltic countries the Eve OF
st. John IL q festival that goes back
further into time than the celebration
of the day In honor Of the saint whose
name It bears, for st. Johns day Is
also Midsummer day, and on that
night over wide stretches Of country
II il the immemorial custom Of peas
ants, gathering together In little COM
panies, to light beacons on the hilltops
and to celebrate far into the morning
with feasting and dancing. In Liyonia
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

there n but little night In midsum-
mer, and here the peasants hold their
revel at midnight, lighting great fires
on hIrtops that fare their signal to
others lighted on hill crests for miles
about Under the glare the peasants
gather. They challenge q another
to sing. With torches they light the
topmost branches Of birch trees that
set up highc- beacons than any in the
countryside. When the dancing Is
over great feasts are held, and whea
morning comes the crowds go singing
to their homea
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
Good Highways
IMPROVED ROADS IN INDIANA
Order Issued by State Highway Com
mission Requiring Standardiza-
ton Of Plans.

Uniform road construction is expect
ed throughout Indiana as a result OF
an order issued by the state highway
commission requiring the standardiza-
ton of road plans and specifications
for county highways which are sub
ject to the approval of the commission.
The regulation became effective July l
and covers all county road projects
submitted to the commission for ap-
prevail.
The regulation is similar to the fed
eral order requiring the Isl Of stand
ardized plans and specifications by the
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
TROUBLE BY LEAKING VALVES
Besides Loss Of Power the Valve Stem
lie Distempered and Sediment Pre-
vents Free Action.

Loss Of power is not the only irou-
ble that is caused by leaking valves.
The hot flame which escapes past the
valves distemperS the valve stem.
soften, the valve spring. corrodes the
stem bearing and forms a sediment
that prevents free action.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
10 Locate the Cotter.

4 simple and convenient WAY of
1ndins the hole for the cOtter pin Is
to file a notch in the end Of the bolt
or stud parallel with the hole. In
this way it is easy TO bring the notch
points to the castellatiOn at each end.
when the cOtter pin will slip readily
into place.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
|NTENS|FIER IS
HANDY DETECT0R
Many Devices on Market at
Present for Overcoming
Spark Plug Troubles.
C0NTRAPTIOM EASILY MADE
Home Mechanics Can Make Set for
Practically Nothing While Com
merciaI Article Is Expensive
Fiber Is Preferable.

There are many auxiliary spark in
tensiilers or ~spark-gaps on the mar
ket at present for overcoming spark
plug trouble and increasing mileage
In automobiles. These can be used
Just as efficiently Oh stationary or
motorboat engines. But where the
commercial article costs nearly 81 for
a set Of four, the home mechanic can
make such Il set for practically moth
Ing.
The body of the intensiiier consists
Of a section of fiber or hard rubber
tubing.
Fiber Is Preferred.
The fiber is preferable, rs it is bet
ter able to Withstand the heat of the
engine. For this purpose use tubing
of about one inch inside diameter and
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
SACRED DAY FOR THE BABIES

Never deny the babies their Christ
masl 1t is the shining seal set upon
a year Of happiness. Let them believe
In Santa Claus or St Nicholas or
Kriss Kringle. or whatever name the
jolly Dutch saint bears In your re-
INSTRUMENTATION Harland.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
Conducts Wrestling Match.

A wrestling match between Joe
Stecher. Canadian champion, and Alan
Eustace. "the Kansas Farmer" was
staged recently at Junction City, Kan.
under the auspices Of the local post Of
the American Legion. A tent with
a capacity of 1000 persons was erected
By the Legionnaires for the bout.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
Holds War Rsiie Exhibit

An exhibit of war relics and ouve-
Mrs from overseas was put on dis
play BY the Kokomo t1nd-) post at q
recent local exposition. Space for the
booth was donated to the men Of TIE
American Legion By the chamber Of
commerce. The post put on a drive
for new members I'm connection with
the exhibit.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
Care Received BY Colt.

Bear In mind the care received by
the colt the first IS months Of his life
will be a big factor in his worth at
maturity.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

Do not allow the horses too much
water after feeding. A little water
and often, is a good rule while at the
fall blowing.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
Horses for PIowInQ.

Two horses on a two-furrowed pillow
are not enough. Better make II three
or four and accomplish more work
with less strain-
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
Destroy Lice on Horse.

A thorough scrubbing with any or.
binary tar dip such as creolin or ere
osote, will kill lice on a horse.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

To dry wet shoes quickly stuff them
with paper and put e the fire.
though not close enough for the leath-
er to burn.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
A CHRISTMAS WISH

Father-What we're you wishingf
Johnny-Td like to be the janltor's
little boy. cause his father has to be
polite, too.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
Force Fowls TO Exercise.

All whole or cracked grain should be
fed in the litter so as to force b
fowls to exercise by scratching for It
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
Use Millions Of Miles.

While there are 10000 miles Of
railway in the United States. the mo
tOrcar has the use of 100000 miles
Of highway.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

If anyone viii undertake the prop
er method in caring for a few ducks
be will be amply repaid
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

The new driver should try various
engine speeds. making the shifts slow
" and very soon there will come an
almost instructive ~gaugiRg Of the
speed and there will be no further
trouble in making the changes.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

You can Judge whether apples are
fresh or not By the sass they give
you-Boston Transcript
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

II is always well to go carefully
over the lubricating system Of the new
car and see that IT has its due allot-
ment of lubricant
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

The tin can that commonly on
tain the better brands Of oil may be
cut up into a variety Of useful things.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
Find Cylinder Not Working.

The connection Of the intensifer
with the s~park-plug is shown. by ar
ranging each section So the opening
fres the side on which the hood is
usually lifted. the driver a always
watch the spark jumping across The
gap and can nus determine instantly
any cylinder that is not firing prop
erly.-Popular Science Monthly.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

4 knock difficult TO locate is some
times caused by n of the pistons
touching a shoulder in the top of the
cylinder. because the packing between
cylinder and crank-case has been wOrn
thin.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

Sediment In time will collect in the
bowl Of the c~arburetor. and from time
TO time the drain cock in the bottom
should be opened 10 rid the instru-
ment Of any foreign particles which
may have accumulated.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

cut each section one and one-half
inches long. Drill two holes one
eighth inch In diameter through OPP
posite sides of the section, exactly In
line with each other. Then drill a
third hole. somewhat smaller, near n
edge and in line. on one side, with
one Of the holes. That makes n hole
In one side of the tube and two holes
In the side opposite II.
Next. remove the threaded steel rod
comprising the sparkling terminal in
the porcelain of an old spark-plug.
Cut ii in half and blunt one end Of
each piece. Now insert n piece of
this rod in each Of the opposite holes
In the fiber section. Lock in position
with nuts removed from spark-plug as
semblleS as shown. 80 the rounded
ends are separated about 1-32 inch,
possibly a trifle more. This will have
TO be determined by experiment after
the ~intensifier is put In operation.
Between the two underneath nuts
and the fiber Is placed a stin brass
strip with "a slot in one end. The
slotted end projects beyond the fiber
far enough SO il a be attached 10
tho gnarE Ming
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

oil has a habit of collecting in little
puddles in the depresslons in the
cement floor Of the garage. This
should he removed because the tires
are almost SURE TO get into IL.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24
A(yT@M@DOlE
NEWS @A&S

The usual causes of lost compress
sion in "A motor are faulty valves or
piston rings.
II the owner drives his car constant
ly IL will be an excellent thing for him
to use his monkey-wrench now and
then.
one of the principal factors in do
ing good work of any sort lies In pc
ing prepared for the job you are go
ing To tackle.
While brakes should be adjusted so
that they will slide the wheels. IL Is
not intended that they should be ap-
piled SO ~strenuously.
one hundred and fifty tons of pack
ages are handled daily at n large
motortruck terminal and transfer sta
ton in Minneapolis. MINI.
American motorcar owners are pay
ing from Sl~,SOOe0OOO TO S2.4o0,Ooo.-
90 annually for operating, mainte-
nance and depreciation costs.
oil drips frequently come from the
cap screws being loose on the crank
case. from the bearings, from the
~rlungers or tappets above the cam
shaft.
LukcwaTm water should always be
sprayed on the ears tender surface.
Fine cistile or perfumed soap should
be- used. Never use pumice stone or
emery dust.
OH has a habit of collecting in little
puddles in the depressions in the
cement foor Of the garage. This
should be removed because the tires
are almost sure to get into ii.
4 knock difficult TO locate is some
times caused by one of the pistons
touching a shoulder in the top of the
cylinder. because the packing between
cylinder and c~rank-case has been worn
thin.
Sediment In time will collect in the
bowl Of the carburetor. and from time
to time the drain cock in the bottom
should be opened TO rid the instru-
ment Of any foreign particles which
may have accumulated.
The new driver should try various
| engine speeds. making the shifts slow
IL and very soon there will come an
almost instructive gaugiRg Of the
speed and there viii b. no further
trouble in making the changes.
II is always well to go carefully
over the ~lubricating system Of the new
- - -. 49, - lee r4u H.. ILL.,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

Lukcwarm water should always be
sprayed on the cars tender surface.
Fine cfstile or perfumed soap should
be used. Never use pumice stone or
emery dust.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-12-24

oil drips frequently come from the
cap screws being loose on the crank
case. from the bearings, from the
Ilungers or tappets above the cam
shaft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
MRS. KILBY HOSTESS

The following account from me Montgomery Advertiser of the recep- ton given by MT. Kilby in honor of the delegates to the state convention of womens clubs will be of interest to the club women of the city:
 The most interesting and enjoyable of the social features of the convention of the Alabama Federation of Women s clubs was the reception rendered the delegates and officers of the federated clubs of the state by Mrs. Thomas Ei Kilby wife of Governor Kilby, atsthe executive mansion.
 quantities of handsome palms and baskets of specimen chrysanthemums were used in adorning the beautiful rooms of the lower floor. Tn the draw ing room pink chrysanthemums in ivory baskets were placed at intervals, ln- terspersed with palms and ferns, and in the living room similar arrange ment was carried out with the use of white chrysanthemums. Yellow chrys- anthemums decorated the dining room and hall and a profusion of autumn leaves made Ia riot of color through out the apartment.
 Assisting Mrs. Kiiby in receiving was Mrs. Marx Obendorfer of Chicago, H., general federation music chair man, who Is a most gifted and charm ing woman; Mrs. Joseph Brevard Jones, president of the State Federation of Women's clubs of Alabama; the ex- presidents of the state federation, Mrs. Erwin Craighead, Miss Mary Robbins, Mrs. J. A. Going, Mrs. George B. Eager, Mrs. B. E. Ross, Mrs. John D. Wysker, Mrs. c P. Orr, Mrs. Rhett Goode Mrs. Joseph McLester, Mrs. William A. Gayle, Mrs J, H. Phillips. Mrs Charles Henderson, Mrs L. J. Haley, Mrs. J. F. Hooper and Mrs. J. R. Hagan, Mrs. w. J. Harnah, president of the City Fed- era of Women's clubs and the City Fed erated club presidents, who are: Mrs. Paul Mertins, Mrs. w. H. Thomas, Mrs. w. N. Jackson,- Mrs. l. N. Tyson, Mrs B. E. Tidwell, Mrs. w. A. Saffold, Mrs. Leo Marshuetz. Miss Lucy Durr, Miss Mabel Head, Mrs. Nj. Mohr, Miss Mabel Slough and Mrs. J. M. Starke and Mrs Scottle Mckenzie Frasier of Dothan.
 Mrs. Kilby was assisted in enter taining and welcoming her guests by the members of the Ionian club the Nc Name club and the Music club of Mont gomery of which she is g. member.
 Throughout the receiving hours music was rendered by an orchestra and dainty wafers. sandwiches and tea were served. Assisting at the tea and coffee tables were: Mrs. W A. Gayle Mrs. Tabor Mrs. Clayton Tullis, Mrs Bibb Graves and Mrs. Ormond Somer- ville."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
sURPRIsE PARTY

The members of the Junior Mission| ary society of the First Methodist church of Woodlawn entertained rel gently at surprise party in honor o| their leader, Mrs. R. M. Henning and their assistant leader, Miss winni| Roberts.
 Mrs. Henning and Miss Roberts wer] invited to the reception room of tha church which was artractively deco4 rated for the occasion, and an interest- ing programme was given in which those taking part were Doris Logan Marcia Powers. Elizabeth Punch. Grac, Brown, Christine Dpbbs, Louise Hodges Mary Hall Mildred Daniels and Mary Frances Byrd. At the conclusion ai the programme Doris Logan sang z Thanksgiving song, with members 0: the society joining in the chorus, and Miss Marcia Powers presented Mrs Henning and Miss Roberts with big basket of fruit, in few words, thank ing them for their services during tn, past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
SISTERHOOD OF TEMPLE EMANUEL LUNCHEON

Friends and members of the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El are eagerly await ing the luncheon to be given at the Phoenix club Friday. Two distinguished visitors from Atlanta. Mrs. Henry Bow CTS, president of the Atlanta Sisterhoed, and Mrs. Annie Wise, superintendent of he Atlanta. High School for Girls, are tosbes guests of honor. and their pres ence is sure to lend charm and inspira- , tion to the gathering.
 Mrs, J. II. Lehman and Mrs. Leo Loeb have charge of the arrangements. After the luncheon and addresses, bridge and
 es will follow, and a thor oughiy enjoyable afternoon will follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
MISS RITTENBERRY'S MUSICAL,

Mrs ann aulkner Wilkinson and Miss lma Rittenberry will give musical and l,alect reading Saturday evening at Ca lie hall. There has been a strong plea made for the old plantation negro dialect rhich John Trotwood Moore has used Q successfully in his "Old Wash stories, which are famed for their pathos and humor. How Old Wash Played Santa Claus. will be given at this en- ertainment by one who knows the ne- TO we'll and long
 Tickets may ba obtained at Cable hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
ASTRAEA soCIETy MEETINc

The Astraea Literary society held it's regular meeting Friday afternoon at Central High school The members lis- tened with interest to the following pro gramInc .'Poess Perfection as a Writer of eoetrc," by Caroline Schulhoefer;, '.I4anier's Variety as a Poet, by Sue c. McClute; Whitman -Americanisnl," Dorothy Winters. The regular business meeting was then held