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The Washington times., 1920-04-10
By L. J. FAULKNER

When will owners Of truck fleets even single truck
awake to the fact that the the seat is something
more than an automaton, as is the usual case nowf
He n hired because he will work for so much week
and steer truck and put goods and take them off
No thought given to the proven fact that chauffeur
truck to deprecate 100 cent in year
and half, or two, three or four years.
Did you stop to think that two trucks Of equal
make and capacity travelling the road carrying the
loads the difference in upkeep expenses ten
fold in year
Labor unions do not consider the difference in ability
in driver of two-ton truck that of another Each
value is the and yet drivers worth
double that of others in money saved alone on upkeep
Why not consider drivers individuals not autom
atoms and reward them according to their ability.
Starting at the arbitrary union basis of wages lay out
plan of bonus cash incentive for money saved in up
keep expenses This could be accomplished through the
intelligence of the driver and intelligence anywhere when
applied to business deserves recognition
Attention to proper loading, fabrication, daily nspec
ton for loose working parts in avoiding bad places in
streets and other obvious methods OF maintenance
protection make vast difference in the life of truck
One great handicap to the proper upkeep Of truck is
the too aabidng faith in the statements of the
truck salesman to the ability of his particular truck to
stand overload If full confidence is placed in the
purchaser hreeton proposition the truck is
put in use.
Did not the salesman say But you see our truck 80
well built that a ton for your purpose is really three
toni"
Perhaps it is on an asphalted street devoid of all ruts
lbut a truck cannot always choose its way.
The ignoring of the necessity for constant fabrication
avoidance of ndentaons in roads, particularly where
such ndentaons have rough hard edges the too long
pcaon of brakes the overheatng Of engines curbsone
contacts with tires but few of the many avodable
detrimental influences that lessen the life Of truck and
tires.
The slogan 'Treat 'em rough" cannot be successfully
applied to advantage to any motor truck made
The Washington times., 1920-04-10
DRIVE AWAY" ADDS TO
DEALERS ENTHUSIASM

we've noticed decided increase
in dealers enthusiasm. since they
have had to drive their cars away
from the factory INSTEAD of shipping
by rail-" said r. G. Ewell, sales man.
ager Of the Allen Motor Company.
Columbus, Ohio.
when frst the shortage In ship
ping facilities was felt motor car
makers worried about the lack. They
have found, however, that there is
no better kind of introduction be-
tween the product and the dealer
than the long driveway experience.
"If the car is . good performer, the
trip home from the factory Will for.
tify the dealer with selling enthus-
iasm such as he could not possibly
get from the short rides ordinarily
made close to his salesroom."
The Washington times., 1920-04-10
SEEK GOOD ROADS
TOCUT DOWN H.C.L.
Ship-by-Truok Bureau Is Boost
ing Better Traffic Routes
For Farmers.

The Firestone Ship-by-Truck Bu-
reau is making elaborate plans for q
trip through Virginia with the view
to possible truck routes to serve the
people in the rural sections.
There are many farmers" said j.
II. Schieswohl, manager OF the local
bureau, "who are seriously handicap
ped because OF poor transportation
service. There are actually towns
within the radius OF nifty miles which
can only be reached by horse or auto
mobile. The value OF good roads Is
apparent. We will, In the near future,
make a tour through all the towns
between Washington and Richmond
in the interest of good roads.
"One main difference between the
uncivilized and progressive eiviliza-
ton Is the attitude taken by the peo-
pie toward good methods OF trans
portation. We think with q smile OF
the crude methods of transportation
in China and Japan. When 1 tell you
that oysters used to sell for 1925 In
the Shenandoah Valley, you are not
surprised. But when / tell you that
after the advent of good roads and
trucks into tho valley, those same
oysters sold for $1.60, you are not
only surprised-you are delighted.
What Is the object OF this ship
by-truck good roads movement? We
want the high cost of living reduced
GIVE the farmer good roads and
he, will help you do it."
The Washington times., 1920-04-10
MOURN DEATH Of
ELMER APPERSON
Tragic End Of "Father ol
American Auto" At Los
Angeles Recalled.

II will be remembered that on
March 70, while watching an sutomo-
bile race at the Los Angeles Speed
way, death came TO Elmer ,Appersen,
president OF the Apperson Bros. Auto
mobile Company of Kokomo. Ind.
who. with his brother. Edgar, built
Americas nrst mechanically success
full automobile In 1894. So this pio-
noer motor car manufacturer died In
his fifty-eiEhth year, as he had lived.
interested in that to which he had
He WAS one of the best-known figures
In the industry. and his loss will be
sincerely mourned, by many.
The Riverside Machine WORKS was
the nrst automobile factory In Amer
lea, although IL never assumed that
name In this place Elmer and Edgar
Apperson built Americas nrst auto
mobile. This car is now on exhibition
In the mechanical department In the
Smithsonian Institution. Mr.. Apper-
son, in association with Elwood
Haynes, organized the Haynes-Apper-
son Automobile Company. tho nrst
automobile comp%ny Organised In
America for the production Of motor
CAFE IN lUVl inc ApPcLbou1 WbsuotcW
from the Haynes-Apperson Comapny
and organized tho Apperson Bros. Au-
tomobile Company. of which Elmer
Apperson has been the pr9sident since
the Organization. Success has
crowned the work OF the Apperson
brothers, all of which was msrited
through the energy. skill and busi-
ness foresight of its first and only
president. In many lands the name
Of Apperson has become synonymous
with high-grads workmanship wher-
ever motor cars are known.
In the death Of Elmer Apperson the
automobile industry loses . man who
has been potent IN its development
since the beginning. He was . promi-
nent ngure not only st the races. but
at all meetings where better work
was talked over and improvemonts
suggested By many he has been 70
ferred 70 ~ "The Father Of the
American Automobilep -
The Washington times., 1920-04-10
ard Drivers Efficiency i'm Care of Motor Truck NSE'
AUTOMOTIVE
SECTION

sic lends to the attraetion OF -
show.
X. A. HIN and p. 5. Seitz. promotes
OF the show. are Washington businas
men and very well-known in the au
tOmotive world. II. @. Wilcox and n
ii. Beck. well known TO the automo
tive trade OF Washington as authori
ties on automobile construction, are
In charge OF sales. No models esrlia
than 1917 are being handled. and TIN
average.
The show was originally planned q
run from April Z 10 April IT. inelu
sive. but the exhibition has prov e,
so attractive to the public that theT,
Is a possibility that the show perio.
will be extended.
The Washington times., 1920-04-10
LIEUT.. HUGH HIGGINS TO
OPEN TIRE SALESROOM

Lieut.. Hugh Higgins, recently dis
charged from the U. s. army. has
been appointed local representative
Of the Bersougnan tires and tubes
for the District of Columbia, and
viii open his salesroom at 1919
Fourteenth street northwest on Mon.
day, April IL.
Lieutenant Higgins 10 . we'll known
Washingtonian, and served on the
first motor board appointed by Sec
rotary Mcvcigh. and was at one time
associated with the nrm Of William
Higgins d Sons. Lieutenant Higgins
served in tho motor transport corps
maintenance division. in Washing
ton.
In addition to Bergougnan tires. hi
will carry an extensive stock Of
other standard tires and accessories
The Washington times., 1920-04-10
HOSKlQS IN U. 5. TO
MAKE new FRONT DRIVE

g. j. Hoslxins, multi-mfliionaire
manufacturer Of Sydney. New South
walear and founder of the q. & c,
Hoskins Iron Works, Of Sydney and
Lithgow, New South Wales, Is in
America with his sons, L. p. Hoskins
and e. J. Hoskins. to start the manu-
featuring of The George J. Hoskins
Australian front drive.
This Is . self-centering. co-ordin-
ated radio spherical gear, adapted to
a front drive for motor cars.
G. J. Hoskins and sons are at pres
ent completing the manufacture of a
car fitted with the Hoskins front
drive, doing the work at Los Angeles,
from which city they will make q
testing tour through California be-
fore starting east over the roads to
Detroit and Windsor to begin manu-
featuring for the worlds markets.
The Washington times., 1920-04-10
GLOBE TIRE CO. VOTES
1OP. G. STOCK DIVIDEND

AZ ths regular monthly Dssefns Of
the board Of directors Of TIE Globe
Rubber Tlre Manufacturing Company
last week. President J. h Lizard pre-
siding. Q stock aividend Of 10. Der
cent was declared payable On April
I out Of the surplus earnings OF the
company, TO an common stockholders
Of record March 81. This dividend is
in addition to the regular cash divi-
dend, which II on . per cent yearly
basis.
During ths past year the Globe
Rubber T1re Manufacturing Com
pany has accomplished . growth of
spproximatefy 7b per cent and greatly
Increased it, surplus by increased
earnfnHA
A statement Of tAs eaGn1an1 ahSWu
net euYrenf assets flve times - GreAx
- fiabfiftaeA
The Washington times., 1920-04-10
D. c. USED CAR EXHIBIT
ATTRACTS ATTENTION

The used car show. which opened
April 7 in the spacious quarters at
III Fourteenth street northwest. 10 an
innovation in Washington. although
such shows have been held with great
success In other cities. A large as
sembiy OF used cars OF quality IL dis-
played there. and many sales have
been made. The showroom 10 at
tractively decorated with flowers. and
from 1880 until 10 in the evening mu-
The Washington times., 1920-04-10

ing until the police department was
informed OF the mischief and one OF
its patrolmen replaced the sign.
The youngsters were not dishesrt-
ened, however. for when the laws
back was turned. they again placed
the sign at the foot of their hill, and
IL was necessary for a policeman to
occupy a fxed post at the foot OF the
descent TO keep the street open
Motor Life Magazine.
The Washington times., 1920-04-10
FOR BETTER ROADS.

Eleven million dollars vfll be spent
in building better Highways through
out the State Of Montana during 1920.
q part Of which 10 sandwiched be-
tween Yellowstone and Glacier ma
tional parks.
The Washington times., 1920-04-10
AUTOMOTIVE
SECTION
JUVENILE DEvIIMENT.

The children OF New Rochelle have
ideas.
Following a heavy snowstorm early
In January, children removed . detour
sign from it's proper place and put II
in the center OF a street at tn efoot
OF their best eoastins hill.
The trick diverted all vehicular
travel from the vicinity OF the coast
The Washington times., 1920-04-10
WAR CROSS FOR TRUCK.

Through the great part motor ve-
'hicles played in the defeat Of "the
enemy Of the worid- on battiefeIds
OF Franco one Of the leading manu-
factursrs Of motor trucks was deco
rated with the Croix do 0qerrs BY
the French government
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
JUDGE j. H. FORNEY
MEETS LOCAL FRIENDS

Judge James H. Forney, of Moscow,
nominee for justice of the supreme
court of Idaho, to succeed Justice w.
NJ. Morgan, retiring, was in Grangeville
late last week in the interest of his
candidacy. Judge Forney, who many
years ago practiced law at Mount Ida
no. then the county seat of Idaho
county, has many friends in Grange
vile, especially among the pioneers,
who are interesting themselves in be-
half of his candidacy.
Judge Forney takes the position that
the spirit of the law makes the judi
ciary no-political and bipartisan, and
hence is conducting his campaign with
this end in view.
He has held many positions, both I'M
der the state and federal governments.
For thirteen consecutive years, he
was district attorney of the First and
Second judicial districts of Idaho, and
four years was U. S. attorney.
He speaks entertainingly of the Uni
versitv of Idaho, of which he was its
first president, twenty eight years ago.
He said the institution is fourishing,
with about 1000 students. He declared
the law department deserves special at
tention. Under the present dean, the
enrolment has increased so percent.
Tt is the only law school in the United
States from which every student volun-
teered for service in the recent war.
The Judge further says that 1t is the
birth right of every young man and
Young woman in Idaho to have the
privilege of attending their own uni
uarsitY.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
FRENCH DEFENDS
CO. P. RECORD
IN CONGRESS
Representative from Idaho
Demands Return of Pro
tective Tariff

Defending the record of the last
congress. which was Republican, Bur
ton L. French, of Moscow, repre-
sentative in congress from the north
Idaho district, spoke to seventy five
persons in Odd Fellows hall, Grange
vile, Monday evening.
Mr.. French attempted to explain
charges that congress handicapped the
administration by reducing appropria-
tions sought by President Wilson. He
said appropriations asked of congress
were excessive, and in the interest of
economy the house pared them down.
Arguing for a protective tariff, Mr..
French said he favored higher tariff,
first for revenue for support of the gov
eminent. and secondly. for protection
of industries in the United States.
Seventy-two percent IF the imports
into the United States at the present
time are not paying cent of tariff, "
said Mr. French.
He attacked the league of nations
covenant and, while admitting that, in
the council of the league of nations, de-
cisions must be unanimous, Representa-
tive French indicated that the vote of
the United States therein might prove
to protect American inter
ests. He said it was possible that the
representative of the United States
would vote with European powers, quite
ignoring the sentiment of the people
IF the United States and of congress
in the matter in question.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
FREE PRESS WILL
BE HEADQUARTERS
ELECTION RETURNS

Returns from general election,
November ,, win be received
by special wire direct to the
Free Press office. County returns
also will be received.
Owing to the fact that the
polls close in eastern states sew
eral hours before the close in
the west, the Free Press expects
to be able to give returns short
~ after 7 o clock.
County returns will be receiv-
ed from every precinct in Idaho
county, and viii be tabulated as
'apidly as they come in. The fig
ures win be available to the pub
ic, and will be posted in the
Free Press window.
The public also is invited to
call the Free Press Office any
time Tuesday. night for election
results. The office will be open
until a. m. Call over either
Pacific or Nezperce phone. This
information is yours for the ask
ing.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
DEMOCRATS CONTINUE CAMPAIGN.
IN EVERY PRECINCT OF COUNTY.

G. A. Green, Grangeville; w. l..
Campbell, Grangeville, nominee for
reelection as probate judge; A. J.
Stuart, Sites, nominee for state
senator, and P. J. Taylor, Kooskia,
nominee for county commissioner.
Enthusiastic meetings have been
held, the speakers report, and much
interest has been taken in the issues
of the day. The campaign is being
directed by Chairman Fl. E. Fogg from
his office in Grangevjlle. Chairman
Fogg has several assistants and is
mailing thousands of pieces of litera-
ture to the voters of Idaho county
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
WILL JAMES cox OF HANNAH
VOTE FOR JAMES COX?

How will James Cox, election judge
in Kamiah precinct, Idaho county. vote
on president of the United Statesf
VIII he vote for James Cox, of Ohio,
or will he forsake the man of the
same name which the Idaho county
election judge bears and vote for War
rem G. Harding, the Republican can
didateg Politics of James Cox of
Kamiah is not known in Grangeville.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
ELECT STATE,
COUNTY AND
U. s. OFFICERS
Polls Will Be Kept Open
from 8 O'clock in the
Morning Until 7 at Night
Many Absent Voters Are Now
Recording Choice of Candi-
dates with County Auditor

Tuesday is general election day. A
president and vice president will be
elected in the United States. The state
Of idaho win elect one IT, S. sena-
tor, two members of congress, gov
ernor, and numerous state officers.
Idaho county viii elect full force of
county officers, with the exception of
auditor, who holds office for -four
years, and who has two more years TO
serve. Precinct officers viii be elected.
MORE INTEREST TAKEN
As the election draws near, much in
terest is being manifested throughout
the county. Candidates, who have Wis
tied practically every precinct in Ida
no county have aroused the people,
and what a few weeks ago was regard
ed as apathy on the part of the people,
is developing into keen interest in
political affairs.
While registration lists lack the
names of many voters, it is anticipated
that, before the registration books
close, Saturday night, practically all
persons eligible to vote in Idaho county
will be listed.
County Auditor Telcher has forward
ed ballots and other election supplies
to each of the fifty precincts in Idaho
county, save the four Grangeville pre-
einets, to which supplies win be de-
livered on Tuesda. morning.
Polls will be open on election day
from in the morning until at night.
WHERE TO VOTE
Polling places in Grangeville are:
Precinct 1-Dreamland hall.
Precinct 2-Old courthouse.
Precinct New courthouse.
Precinct Al. o. o. T. hall.
Ballots from absent voters had been
received to the number of 50 up to
Tuesday night by County Auditor Tel
cher. Persons who expect to be absent
from their place of residence on Nov
amber , many. vote under the absent
voter 5 law.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28

Democrats are continuing their cam
paign of Idaho county. Last week the
Salmon river country was covered,
with speeches in practically every pre-
cinct. Early this week candidates and
others were on the west side, and IN
the Clearwater country. Later they
will 90 to the Woodland country, and
end the campaign with big meeting
in Grangeville Monday night
Among those on the stump are N. b.
Pettibone, Grangeville, Demo cratic
candidate for lieutenant governor, M.
Reese Hattabaugh, Grangeville; DIR.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
LITTLE BETTING so FAR
ON ELECTION OUTCOME

Little betting on the election has
resulted so far in Grangeville. 1t is
expected, however, that the next few
DAYS will see hundreds of dollars posted
on favorite candidates. Early in the
week, 5000 was bet here on the Nj
gent Gooding fight, it is understood.
There were no odds.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
TALK OF DEMOCRATIC,
NON-PARTZSAN FUSION
TOMlNYROT--HAWLEY
SENATOR MYERS
+ HOPES NUGENT
is REELECTED

Reports have been circulated
throughout Idaho that Senator
Henry L. Myers, of Montana.
who, because of the capture of
the Democratic party in Mon
tana by the Non-partisan league,
urged Montana voters to support
Republican candidates, is OPP
posed to the reelection of Sen
ator John F. Nugent. of Idaho.
This statement Is dispelled by
the following telegram sent by
Senator Myers to Senator NJ
gent:
Bozeman, Mont.
Oct. %, 1920.
HON. JOHN. F. NUGENT,
Boise. Idaho.
I most earnestly and sincerely
hope YOU may be reelected; your
devotion to the interests of Ida
no earnest attention to your
duties and marked ability make
YOU one of the most valuable
of western senators. Idaho can
not afford to lose you; you are
too fearless and valuable to lose.
II. l.. MYERS.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
ILLUSTRATED TALK
ON HEALTH SUBJECT

NJ. S. Parker, of Boise, field secre-
tary of the Idaho Anti-Tuberculosis
association, gave an illustrated lecture
on health, in the high school auditor
ium, Wednesday night. Emphasis was
placed on prevention of tuberculosis.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
GENERAL
NOMINEE is HERE

Ross W. Bates, of Pocatello, Demo
cratic nominee for attorney general OF
Idaho, was in Grangeville Saturday,
meeting voters.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
HUNTERS ARE BACK
WITH ELK APIECE

Charles R. Campbell and Don G.
Fisher returned to Grangeville Tues.
day evening from hunting trip on
Meadow creek, east of Red River Hot
Springs. Each killed an elk. They
were guided by B. b. Scott, of Elk
City.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
VISITORS FROM ILLINOIS

Ralph Scott, of Rushville, Ill, a
brother of the late Wallace Scott,
Thomas E-xtabe, of Peoria, Ill, and
Edward BottenbeTg, an attorney, OF
Nashville, are in the city on bushes.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
Idaho's Grand Old Man Dis
cusses Politics While
in Grangeville

"All talk about the Non partisans
and Democrats having entered into a
combination is tommyrot and is alb
solutely unfounded in TRUTH declared
exGov. James H. Hawley, in an inter
view with the Free Press, while in
Grangeville Saturday.
REPORTS" the governor continued,
that there was any bargain made at
the Idaho Falls convention by which
men the Non-partisans wanted were
nominated, are absolutely untrue.
Neither is Senator Nugent in any way
tied to the Non-partisan league.
KNOW NO BARGAIN EXISTS
"Nugent never was tinctured with
the league. While he had the benefit
Of their vote two years ago, he has
made no promises. 1 positively know
there was no bargain.
cit strikes me this report is in line
with the general methods of the Re
publicans in this campaign.
"We have a duty we owe to our
state in having in the U. S. senate
man of different political complexion
from our senior senator. While Sena-
tor Nugent and I have differed in the
past, i am with him now, for he has
done his duty in the senate. L cannot
see how the people could benefit by
a change"
ONCE OPPOSED NUGENT
Governor Hawley opposed Senator
Nugent for the senatorial nomination
in the Democratic primary in Idaho
two years ago, and was defeated.
The former governor was in Grange
vile through a Misunderstanding of
dates He was scheduled to speak in
last Friday night, but I'M
derstood he was to speak in Grange
vile, and did not stop in Cotton
wood. The governor addressed a crowd |
in Cottonwood Saturday night, how
ever.
Spending Friday night and Saturday |
forenoon here, Governor Hawley found
of renewing many friend
ships, a number of which have been of
iorty or fifty years standing.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
ARRIVES FROM CALIFORNIA

A. P. McBoyle, former resident
here. is in the city from Glendale, Cal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-10-28
PARKER TELLS Of
BUSINESS IN
MIDWEST

Hon. A. IL. Parker has returned from
a trip to st. Paul, Mimi, and after
looking into market conditions reports
no immediate prospect of an advance
in the price of cereals, and very little
wheat is being placed on the mar
kets.
"Foreign governments, said Mr.
Parker, - are the largest purchasers,
and they will require 600,000,00O bush
els to supply the demand the coming
year, of which the United States and
Canada will furnish 400,000,000' bush
els. Millers complain that they
are unable the buy wheat owing to
the unwillingness of farmers to take
present prices. In fact, nobody is
buying any kind of goods to carry as
stock in the face of a falling market.
Manufacturers are selling to jobbers
and retailers only on condition that
no orders shall be cancelled or goods
returned