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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31
LESS WEIGHT,
LOWER SPEED
TO SAVE GAS
Oil Company Sees Big Waste in
Construction of u. S. Autos

To get more miles out of a gal
Ion OF gasoline, automobiles should be
made lighter and should be geared
down to 25 OF 80 miles an hour.
That is the opinion of a writer in
The Lamp, official organ of the Stand
ard Oil Company of New Jersey, who
adds that such a motor car could be
made to average from 25 TO 80 miles
!. to each gallon fuel used
'The United States is the only coun-
try in the whole world that insists
on high powered, heavy motor cars,
says the writer. 1t is time that we
stopped It, The man who gets from
I six to eight miles from a gallon of
gasoline in order to have a reserve
power for occasional use that will en-
able him to push his car along the
road at from so to rs miles an hour,
is an offender against the public good.
For all practical purposes an au-
tomobiIe that makes rs to 80 miles an
hour would serve every need. Such
a car could be made to average bet
ter than % miles and probably. closer
to 80 miles on every gallon of gaso-
line"
An additional gain in the efficiency
of the motor car. says this writer.
could be had from the use of a higher
gear ratio and a fourth speed.
Under ordinary driving conditions"
he explains, a six-cylinder, 30-horse-
power motor with car doing 20 miles
an hour will make from 700 to 1000
revolutions a minute. depending on
the gear ratio and the diameter of
tho wheels. Under these conditions
the engine is operating at low efficien-
cy If the car were equipped with a
fourth geared-up speed for level
Dads, the motor speed in this case
could be brought down to 500 r. p.
NJ. with resultant marked gain in
efficiency"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31

days when the owner made, or at
tempted to make repairs out back OF
the house with the aid of a hammer
and monkey wrench. to the COM
pletely equipped service station OF to-
day.
Fifteen or twenty years ago. the
owner of car preferred to make his
own repairs rather than trust some
machine shop, which perhaps special
lied on steam engines, to do the work
for him. There were few mechanics
familiar with the internal combustion
engine, and every job was an oppor-
tunity for them to experiment.
To-day the owners interests are
carefully protected. Service stations
have sprung up in all cities. with
every facility for the quick. efficient
inspection, overhaul or adjustment of
cars. Every laborsaving device is
used, highly trained specialists are in
charge of each department, and ade-
quate supplies of parts are carried to
prevent delays. The large and more
progressive manufacturers and deal
ers operate on the fiat rate plan en-
tirely; that is, and examination of the
car is made and the owner is informed
in advance what the cost will be.
1.-THE progress of service has no
doubt taken some pleasure away from
the fellow who is handy with tools,
and likes to tinker with machinery.
but he is happier than in the old days
because his car is always ready to
serve him."
JACK CRENSHAW.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31

1.-THE old familiar scene of a motor
list parked by the curb or roadside for
several hours, the object of interest
and amusement as he tinkered with
various features of the cars mechan-
ism, is today but a matter of mem
oy,' says Jack Crenshaw, local dis
tributor Of Studebaker cars. "And
why don't we see his kind any more !?
Is it because owners have become
more motorwise? Partly. Is it be-
cause automobiles, of today are better
designed and more foolproof? That,
too, is large factor.
However, a highly important rea-
son, and one that is scarcely ernpha-
sized, 1or the greater efficiency in on
GRAFTON of automobiles, and the alb
sence of serious and embarrassing trou-
bles with most owners is the fact
that today they place greater reliance
than ever before upon the automobile
service stations.
"The service stations, where in
spections and adjustments are made
have kept pace with the manufacture
of cars. 1t is a long step from the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31
PLAN TO PARK CARS
IN SUBWAY GARAGES

Chicago, Oct. 30.--The plan of for
mer Mayor Carter Harrison, in 1918
to relieve the traffic congestion of the
city by parking automobiles in sub
way garages has been revived and is
receiving more attention than hereto,
fore.
Mayor Harrison's idea was to dig
underneath Grant Park on the lake
front. for the construction of seven
garages each the size of a city block.
A four-foot layer of loan on the con-
I crete roof would permit of the main
tenance of the park practically as 1t
was before.
Each garage would have a capacity
of 225 cars. The entrance and exit
would be on opposite sides so that
~lfatfic would be one way. On enter
ing the motorist would receive the
number of his stall and the key to q
locker in the parking space for stor-
age OF loose articles.
The original estimate of the cost of
such system was S125.oOo for each
garage.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31
Makes chanaina Easier.

are changing viii come much easier
With the use OF graphite and shellac
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31

The new eight cylinder Lafayette
contains the latest attempt to remove
vibration from automobile motors. In
stead of the conventional three main
bearings. d. Mccall White, designer
Of the Lafayette. has given his motor
five. In this case, every crank throw
and connection rod is between two
main bearings, making the shaft SO
rigid as to practically eliminate vi,
bratlon at all speeds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31
Down Steep Hills.

In going down steep hills which are
usually long, the engine should be
used as brake The throttle can
be kept closed TO save gasoline. If
greater brakins effort is desired, open
the switch to stop the ignition.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31

by step to the other end. Start with
the spark plugs, and if these are
found in good condition, go on to the
wiring and terminal connections. In
spect the distributor case next for dirt
or carbon dust. If the trouble is here
1t can be remedied by wiping with a
clean rag.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31

According to a recent decision in
a Buffalo court, manufacturer need
only furnish a new part for one found
defective, within the time limit of
the guarantee. The labor of replace
ment of the parts must be paid for
by the owner of the car, according to
this decision.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31
USE OF SERVICE STATION
MEANS GREATER MOTOR
CAR EFFICIENCY

Owners Rely Upon Automobile Serv-
ice Station Instead of Trying to
Tinker With Their Cars, Says Local
Studebaker Dealer, and Eliminate
Troubles as a Result Depend on
Expert Mechanics Now Tell EvoIu-
ton of Service Station,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31
NelUs of Interest
TO the MOtOrist

rubbed over the rim. IF time allows.
remove all rust patches with a file or
sandpaper. Changing tires, in such
event, will be less of bother.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31
Removina spark PIuas.

Using monkey wrench to remove
4 spark plug lays the plug open to
liability of being broken. a socket
wrench should be used for this pur-
pose. Ii just fits around the plug
md protects the core from accident
The number of automobiles stolen
Zach year in the United States is cal
'ulated 70 be greater than the COM
,ined output Of five big manufactur.
ng plants.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-10-31
Remedyinu the Ignition.

The best way to locate any electro
cal trouble is to begin at one end
of the ignition system and work step
The courier-index., 1920-04-30
Wagons and Farm
 Machinery

..eSe sianu> rc5diaie not only the ui-
 tensions of the body. but also the shape and size of each individual part.
 The racial features of the Mon goIian type are initiated by growing Europeans who are affected by def ciency disorders of the thyroid gland. The features of the negro can best be accounted for by the nature of the growth-regulating mechanism centered in the thyroid and suprarenal glands. European features are connected with dominance in the functions of the pituitary.
 Scientists hope that . thorough study of the still very obscure subject of the so-called "ductless" glands will provide the means of regulating. tc some extent. the future evolution of the human race.
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Bean Growing in Early Tlmea

Theophrastus, writing 300 years be- fore the Christian era, says that in Macedonia and Thessaly, beans were grown to be plowed into the soil at towering time. varro about 50 years R c. says: Some things should be sown with a view not so much to pre- sent profit as to next years crops, be- cause when cut down and left they inn prove the soil. Thus lupins before they produce many pods, and some times beanstalks. if the podding stage be not so far advanced that 1t is profitable to pull the beans, are usual ly plowed into poor land" In Elan ders, which has always been a model to the rest of Europe in husbandry, this method has always been great feature. This we learn from the lec- ture read by Dr. F. J. Russell, M. A., r. R. S., c. B. E., at the Royal Hcrti- cultural society-who recommends these methods and regards 1t as one of the most efficient ways of making soil. Such is our obligation to Theo- phrastus-Christian Science Monitor.
The courier-index., 1920-04-30
SHOES IN SONG AND STORY
Largely in the Traditions Of Various Nations.

Shoes have their tradition of song and story, writes Wainwright Evans in Nationals Business. We all know Cinderella, but few have heard ef Rhodope. the Egyptian maiden whs had the most beautiful foot to be found along the Nile. One day when she was at her bath . discriminating eagle flew down and carried of her sandal. which he dropped by way of a suggestion at the feet of the king. Of course the king put his heralds right on the job, took hand in the search himself, found his Cinderella. and made her queen of Egypt.
 Our boys in France must have seen the many shrines and memorials around Soissons dedicated to St. Crfs- pin, patron saint of shoemakers- The story goes that St. Crispin and his brother, Crispianus, were Romans, who, about the year 303 were con- verted to Christianity. Together they went north into France, spreading the gospel They supported themselves by making shoes. which they sold to the natives at a very low price. Pre- sumably they undersold all competi- tors. At any rate. possibly with the encouragement and connivance of the local chamber of commerce, they were finally put out of the way by the un- grateful proletariat
The courier-index., 1920-04-30
WHY RACES ARE DIFFERENT
Men os Science Say PhysicaI Peculiar ities May De Accounted fcr by
 Functional Deranuementa

Discussing the differences that dis tinguish the Anglo-Saxon from the Chinese, or the negro. Prof. Arthur Keith recently explained that the key ts the problem is to be found through studying the disturbances and disor- ders that occasionally affect the development and growth of the human body. especially those due to func- ti0nal Arrangement of one or more of the glands of internal secretion-ths pituitary. thyroid. adrenal and other
 glands. In some manner not yet un. dersf00d. the functions osxriaA an h
The courier-index., 1920-04-30

s.--. ..--y ...neS. AI1 KInuS or Wciru tales mingie with their explanations of any feature of the lake. Even so simple an object as a great rock lying in the middle of river just where 1t flows from Lake Baikal takes on a mysterious significance. If this stone were to slip from its place. they say, the whole of Lake Baikal would pour out of its basin and flood the river and prohahlv tho rnntinAn4 uus thAre
The courier-index., 1920-04-30

are actually many strange things about Lake Baikal. There is. for ex- ample, species of fish that inhabits the deepest part. These fish have been
 seen by few persons, for as soon as they are lifted out of their accustomed atmosphere of high pressure they ex- plcde.-New York Morning Telegraph
The courier-index., 1920-04-30
Fish That Explode.

To the Russian people Lake Baikai. in eastern Siberia, is holy lake. and they believe both the lake and its sur rounding country are endowed with sunarnatural pnwers and inhabited hv
The courier-index., 1920-04-30

It seems likely from reports coming from the river that the recent high water is going to repeat itself and we foresee time, following it's final recession when the farmers whose lands have been under will be in an awful hurry with their plant ing preparations. Naturally we hear people saying it will be too late to make and mature crop, but such is absolutely not the Last year we planted cotton late the 14th of June and it matured and opened This was done upon own plantation, and we know what say is true.
 This week selling seeds of many knds
The courier-index., 1920-04-30

Those who trade with us stay u1 us because they like our goods q our service. So will you. W1 Grocery and Market. Phone l!'
The courier-index., 1920-04-30
General Merchandise
 Feedstufs

A chief. secretary for lrlnl these days can resign on account { his health without having meda diagnosis.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The courier-index., 1920-04-30

but especially corn and cotton; also tools, leather goods fence and barbed wire, oats, hay, chops and mixed feed We think the sales of seed corn should be greater Have you planted much as you should! Not unless you have planted enough to take care of your requirements next year. Try our Paymaster Red Cob Tennessee grown or our yellow and white Dent corns Cotton seed of all varieties. Come and get yours if not already supplied Don't plant weak seeds or seeds which cut onethird to onehalf bad The cost of this crop will be too heavy for that
 We have just received car load of wire and nails. Will appreciate your calling next week.
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MILLER LUMBER COMPANY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-08
AMuSE ME'NTS.
Az the Casino.

Madge Kennedy shares honors with
John Powers in the Goldwyn release
Thru the Wrong Door," now show
ing at the Casino. Powers is young
in the field OF pictures, comparatively
speaking, but his work bids fair to
place him In the front rank. Miss
Kennedy does not have the usual OPP
portunity in this film to display her
Characteristic righteousness ana
clever little stunts.
The picture Is not UP to tho stand
ard she set in Baby Nine or Nearly
Married" but that Is no fault OF the
star and she makes the most OF her
opportunity. Thru the Wrong Door
concerns a young prospector from
Arizona who goes east after having
discovered a gold mine, only to ma
out there that he had been swindled
out Of 1t by capitalist who already
had lot of money that other people
earned. How the young prospector
uses the capitalists own safe means TO
get hack his mine form the basis or
an interesting love story. Burt Stand.
Ing plays Haskell Carter, the CAPT.
tslist, John Powers is the mine owner,
and Miss Kennedy Is Isabel Carter,
daughter of the capitalist.
A strand comedy. with Harry Depp
and Gertrude Selby. q Pathe weekly
and Neal Hart western complete the
program.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-08
MANY ATTEND MEETING.
Marshall County 10 Wall Represented
at Des Molnes

Marshall county was well represent
ed at the Des Moines meeting Of the
Iowa Farm Federation. which opened
this morning and continues thru Fri
day. A delegation Of a score or more
went to Des Noines Wednesday night
and this morning. Both County Agent
W. A. Buchanan. and Mrs. Mary X.
Gregg, county home demonstration
agent, are In Des Moines.
Preparations were made to make the
presence Of the Marshall county dele
cation known at Des Moines. Arm
bands of purple. with a star and the
word MARSHALL" In gold were worn
by all the delegates. The star IL signif-
icant Of Marshall county's rank in
farm bureau work, it being the first
county in Iowa to organize a farm
bureau. and to have furnished the first
president for the state federation and
the nrst president tor the national fed
Grafton and to have entertained the
convention which gave birth to the
state federation.
The banner carried by the delega-
ton Is Of purple felt with the inscrip-
ton 'Hurreh for Howard Marshall
County Farm Bureau" with a star in
the center. the lettering and star being
in gold. 1t 10 probable the colors, pur-
Pile and gold will be adopted by the
county organization to be used in all
display work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-08
At tho Strand.

David w. Griffith's picture, Scarlet
Days" while not the stupendous spec
tacle that most Of his pictures have
been, has, however, the ear marks OF
every Griffith production as to faith
fulness in the carrying out of details.
Mp. Griffith has reincarnated the
glowing California Of the gold rush
days OF 40 on the screen and thru his
mastery its thrilling. heart appealing
story has been given the artistic touch
that raises 1t far above the ordinary
screen feature.
The acting comes UP TO the high
standard set in Grtfhth's last produc-
ton, Broken Blossorns," but the
story leaves one in much more
pleasan mood The old characters
which Bret Hart wrote about are re-
created and given that dashing 4rif-
nth touch that makes them very real.
AIverez, the chivalrous bandit is por-
trayed by Richard Barthelmess He
invests this role with as much person
ality and vividness as he did that Of
the Chinese student in Broken Bios
SONS" His portrayal Is by far the hit
Of the picture but excellent work IS
also done by C1ar!ne Seymour as
Chiqu!ta, the bandits sweetheart:
Ralph Graves. as the young Virginia
aristocrat: Eugene Besserer. In the
appealing part OF Rosy Nell. the dance
hall girl, and Carol Dempster, as her
pretty daughter from the eastern
seminary. The latter is one Of the
Griffith finds" Of recent years and has
had part IN many of his productions.
For the central figure in this story
Griffith chose a man known to every
Californian IN the least concerned
about the early history of that state
joaquin Murietta, (Alxerez) the
Robin Hood Of the Pacific coast, a mild
hammered Mexican bandit who robbed
the rich and gave his loot TO the poor
and was q chivalrous knight toward
the aged and women. tho terror to
every border sheriff. It is a Para
mount Aircraft picture and very much
worth while.
A Briggs comedy completes the pro-
gram at the Strand for Thursday and
today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-08
WOULD MEET coNLEY.
Council Bluffs Wrestler Accepts chal
lense Of Nsbraskan.

Tom Ray. 175-pound wrestler Of
Council Bluffs, has notified Joseph A.
Anselsberg, the promoter, that ne
would accept the challenge Of Cecil
Conley, Of Osceola, Neb.. to meet any
Iowan Of IT'S pounds in a finish match
in this city. In accepting the chal-
lenge. Ray agrees to meet Conley IN
finish match, winner to take all the
gate receipts; two in three falls. Police
Gazette rules to govern. Ray Is in
training and ready to meet the chal-
lenger at any time.
Conley has been notified Of the ac-
ceptance of the challenge and Is ready
to meet Ray or any or all Of the local
wrestlers who are preparing to take
on the challenger. The local wrest-
lers want thirty days TOR training and
1t 10 likely the Conley- Ray match will
be staged first and the local wrestlers
Will be given a chance to meet the
winner later.
James Savage and Harry McCuiioci1.
both Of this oity. have begun training
Tor matches with Conley. Both men
are heavier than Conley. but the chal-
lenssr has agreed to meet any local
wrestler at any weight. Savage strips
at more than 200 pounds and MoCul-
locl IL ten pounds lighter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-08
NO BALL IN 1920.
IOWA CITIES FAIL TO SHOW IN
TEREsT m LEAGUE.
Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Marshall
town Only cities Ready TO Resume
Spors-Belden Hin Gives Up Effort
to Reorsanizs lsseue-sunniss Try
For Three-l Berth.

lIeCesgQ p9zJusSIo GU 90 IllM eLsuL
in central Iowa this year. Efforts to
reorganize the Central association have
failed because OF lack of interest in
cities formerly holding franchises in
the organization, A canvass OF the
situation reveals the fact that but
three cities. Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
and MarshaIltown, are ready to play
league ball.
Belden HUI, Of Cedar Rapids, who
has been fathering the movement to
revive professional baseball on the old
circuit, has announced that reports
from the cities solicited for member
ship have been disappointing and that
he has given up the effort. Cedar
Rapids only hope to sa!n berth in
league this year is 70 find way TO
obtain a Three-I league franchise. The
hope Of Marshalltowp having league
baseball Is even more remote.
Many Cities Without Parks.
The only encouragement Hin could
get. outside his home town. was at
Waterloo and this city. Clinton fans
were said to show somo interest, but
might not be considered as bidding for
a franchise unless seven other cities
were ready to toe the mark.
The deciding factor In most OF the.
cities formerly maintaining league
clubs was the expense OF preparing
for the game. Most Of the cities have
lost their parks and would be com
PEELED TO secure new playing fields and
erect stands. which. in these days OF
high prices would cost $4,000 at the
least estimate Erection Of permanent
plants at this time was considered out
OF the question.
Hill Despairs of Success
In admitting that his plans for re-
organizing an Iowa circuit have failed
Hill said: The only towns that have
given the scheme any guarantee of
faith at ell are Waterloo and Marshall
town. Clinton and Dubuque could
possibly be persuaded TO come in. but
there is nothing definite. Burlington
Ottumwa and several other towns
counted on have refused to entertain
the idea. The cost Of a park and get
ting started would be too great, they
contend
AS a result Of the disappointing out
come Of Dad" Hiirs effort Cedar Rap
ids and Waterloo have the forlorn hope
Of breaking into the Tearney organiza-
ton. To do go II will frst be neces-
sary to get the Three-I magnates to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-08
THE oREAT sEHMAN SHOW"

A Sizzling Cyclone Of Laughter at the
odeon Tonight.
A sure cure for the blues IL Harry
Lander, the leading comedian Of Jack
Singers Behman show, which comes
to the Odeon Theater tonight. pre-
senting the two act burletta, Putting
1t Over" Lander who IL new to the
Columbia Wheel. - o. tramp eemed.aa
with few. II any. equals. Singer
found him in vaudeville in a western
house, he grabbed him at once. With
Lander comes the laughing elephant
and the famous Erie canal scene, two
riots OF fun.
In the company with Lander are
Ameta Pynes. the leading woman,
Marie Sparrow, Lawrence and vir-
ginia, the harmony singers; Willie
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-08
Funeral Of E. Z. Koont..

The funeral OF 4. E. Koontx was
held at IL o'clock "Wednesday morning
from the Methodist church, services
being In charge of Rev. w. q. Crowd
or The pallbearers, all Of the Mason
ic lodge. where Henry wachter. A. 7.
Elder. William jennings. Henry Boggie,
John Skinner and Arthur II. Hellberg.
The flowers were In charge Of Mrs.
Sarah Price. Mrs. ]. L. Arney, Mrs.
Fred Houghton and Mrs. Walter HiS-
ton. Mrs. Koontz ana her three
children, Vera, Edward and Harry
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-08

Koonts, and the latters wife. all Of
Omaha, were here for the funeral. All
of the brothers and sisters OF Mt
Koontz. with the exception OF J. C..
Koontx. whose wife died Wednesday.
also were present. Others from out Of
the city In attendance we're c. r.
Koontz, OF Gary. Ind: j. NJ. Koontz.
of Kansas City, Mo-; r. II. >Brant, Of
Kansas City. and Mrs. Ed Jones ana
r, ]. Shaw, Of Lynnville. The Masonic
lodge attended in body and had
charge of the services Mt the grave.
Interment was In Riverside.