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The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
IMPORTED AUTOS
GIVEN CONCESSION

LONDON, June As the result
Of representations made by the
automobile association TO his ma
jesty's customs. the association
is able to announce that the
commissioners of customs and
exsice are now prepared 10 allow
chasses imported with temporary
seats. for the purpose of having
bodies built in England. 10 be ad-
mitted on the production Of trip
tyques issued by the automobile
association or on the deposit of
duty.
A further important concession
is that the cars may be used for
touring purposes In this country
before re-exportation.
The triptyque can be discharged
or the duty refunded. as the case
may be, when the car is re-export-
ed, provided that the period for
which the car is left in England
does not exceed that of the validity
of the triptyque.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
Valve GrfntinE.

In cases where a badly pitted
valve requires grinding here Is
short cut. Cut a piece OF emery
cloth in dimensions a little bit wider
than the valve seating and twice as
long and then double It over so that
both surfaces are cutting surfaces.
Next cut a hole in the cloth so that
the valve stem may be passed
and the emery cloth brought
close up against the valve head. The
valve is then placed in position for
grinding under comparatively high
pressure. Both sides of the emery
cloth will conform to the valve head
and the seating and If the valve
turns and the emery cloth remains
stationary the valve will be ground
on the upper emery, whereas IL the
cloth revolves the valve seating will
be ground on the lower emery.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
MODEL, !
LEXINGTON TOBE'
LEADRTHSYEAR
The 'sThorobred- Makes
Strong Appeal to Mo-
tor Buyers.

that dashine member OF the Lea
ington Motor compsny's series
Iine-the Thorobred-viil be con-
tinued by the company because Of
the popularity IL has attained in
the motor car field
The Thorobred Is mounted on Lex
ington's epoch-mzking chassis This
sport model has a dash Of the un-
conventional. but retains that dig
nifty which appeals 20 the discrim-
mating rlotorfst- The model Is low
er than the conventional touring car
and has those rskish Hines that be-
speak the true sport model
Has A-ple Ree-A-
The Thorobred is narrower than
the regular touring car. yet IL has
ample room in the-rear seat The
car will seat four passengers with
a maximum degree of comfort
All the series - Lexington line
will be continued in manufacture
because Of their wonderful popular
fty with the trade. Production will
center largely on the Thorobred. the
most popular model Of the line. how
ever.
The equipment on the Thorobred
sport model is as complete as mod
ern engineering and construction
skill can make il Like all of the
other Lexington models Il is equip
ped with motor meter. engine
driven tire pump. inspection light.
and tvo-wsy head lamps that solve
the headlight glare menace.
This and all other Lexington
models are equipped also with the
one e-fnger emergency brake and the
-'chatterless" cable service brake.
The Moore multiple exhaust system
and iexi-gasifer utilize every last
ounce OF fuel and give the maximum
Of power Cord tires are standard
equipment
The sport car is light in weight.
has remarkable road ability. and
is easy TO handle in traffic because
of the narrower front which gives il
a shorter turning radius.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
CHEVROLET SALES
MANAGER RESIGNS
W. c. Sills to Return as Head
Of New England Dis
trict.

The Chevrolet Motor company an
nounces the resignation of W. C.
Sills as general manager of sales
Mr.. Sills began his connection
with this company in 1912. when he
resigned from the Buick Motor COM
pany as assistant New England
manager and started the distribu-
ton of Chevrolet cars in Boston and
New England.
He moved to New York In 1914
and assumed the general direction
of sales for the Chevrolet Motor
company. He has been. in a large
measure, responsible for building
up the strong organization now
marketing the Chevrolet product.
On August l Mr.. Sills will return
to Boston and resume distribution
of Chevrolet cars in New England
He will be succeeded by Colin
Campbell, who has been executive
assistant to the general manager of
sales for more than five years.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05

being se1f~evIdent arguments thar
offered an frresistlbie appeal to the
average n6oforisf.s
@Bpt IN sttsrnpting 20 meet this
demand many manufacturers sacrf-
feed the elements 81 style and sp-
pe<rsnee. forgetting that pride of
possession ~ not . feeling confined
exclusively % the limousine owner.
Al Of rs like 60 be proud OF the
things that we us< or Wear--to
feel that they stand a little apart
from the ordinary.
The result has been q great re-
action IN public septim<ut against
the szneness 81 ear de<sEn In this
ne1d. and against the lack Of ac-
cessorjes and eonveniences which
have come 10 be regarded as es-
Is<sess< ssfs~fs<8s..
.PeTsohsIly. beiIeye in giving
the owner q ear that VIII be the
epvied car in. It's hel6-thzf win
stand comparison with any. car any
where For ] think that thereby
we add. 50 per cent 20 the owners
Satisfaction
And &C. while we have been re-
nning the Br1scoe mechanicsity. NE
have devoted the greatest care and
thought 90 making the car as at
tractive as possible. in body lines
in finish and In extra equipment
That this is in line with public
demand is perhaps best evidenced
by the fact that from all over the
country our dealers are expresstnr
great enthusiasm over the cordial
reception given the car by prospec-
tive buyers
I'VE are all confident in the fu-
ture of the lightweight. moderate
priced car. but IL must have pleas
ing lines and complete equipment,
OF the public will not accept IL.
But when once they ind a car
that Is as beautiful as IL Is econom-
ical. that is mechanically sound
and fundamentally right, they WIN
respond and are responding today
In a gratifying way TO the newly
improved Briscoe-
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
TAL PART OF AUTOMOBILE TO KEEP CONSTANT WATCH OVER
Car Buyers Demand Utmost
In Style and Service as New
Models Come Upon Market

Beauty and distinct,vehess In
creasingiy important In determis-
ing sales" says leading exscuave.
Public sentiment toward motor
cars-especially in the popular
priced neld-is undergoing a fasda-
mental change these days soeoyd.
Ing to Clarence A. Earl, president
OF the Briscoe Motor corporation.
A few automobile manufacturers
have foreseen this change ana
those who have adjusted their
methods TO meet the new conditions
are going to command the cream
of the business.
Favor Lighter Carr.
People have been for sors>
years said Mr.. Earl. 'Incressinrfy
inclined TO the lighter ear-ifs esse
OF handling and greatsr economy
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
CHURCHILL JOINS
BUICK MOTOR co.
New Sales Aide Engaged for
Headquarters Work at
Flint, Mich.

Joining the general sales force Of
the Buick Motor company. Charles
w. Churchill. until recently general
manager of the winton company,
Cleveland, has added new strength
TO what was before a weII-baIanced.
aggressive sales organization.
In mis- new work with Buick, Mr..
Churchill will be closely associated
with f.. T. Strong. general sales
manager with headquarters at the
main office In Flint.
Announcing the appointment of
Mr.. Churchill to the sales force, Mr..
Strong said:
Mr.. Churchill is certainly an as
set to our sales department and he
viii be OF great assistance TO our
branch managers and dealers. es-
pecially in connection with the
working out of manufacturing
problems from the sales stand
point" t,
Mr.. Churchill has had broad ex-
perience in all phases of motor car
manufacture and distribution. dat
ing back to the early periods of the
industry.
His success in New York was SO
marked that after two years expe-
rience as branch manager of the
EWtnton company. he was recalled
to Cleveland to take over the direc-
tion of the entire sales force. ~
general sales manager. the high
caliber of his judgment and execu-
tive ability was evidenced and in
1915 he was promoted to general
manager of the complete winton
organization. which position he
held until joining the Buick Motor
company.
Mr.. Churchill has for many years
been active in promoting the inter
ests of the automobile industry. He
has been a director of the National
automobile chamber of commerce
for some time and has been chair
man OF the membership committee
as well as chairman of the patents
committee.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
BIRMINGHAM AUTO
RUNS ACROSSLOCS
WITHOUT TROUBLE
Car Without Axle Goes
Over Curbstones With
Passengers,

The. new Birmingham no-axie au-
tomobile makes its appearance In
washington this week. treating the
public to first sight of car built
without solid axles, a practical car
that runs easily over curbstenes and
logs.
A. e. Mechem, District sales man
ager for Birmingham motors. with
offices in the Equitable building.
this city, furnished The Herald with
a photograph. reproduced here. Of
one OF the rough obstacle tests given
Warren, Pa, on May IL.
Tells of Test.
Mr.. Mechem describes the Warren
test as follows: II witnessed several
at Erie. Jamestown. Salamanca.
Olean and Warren, each test won
der In itself. and witnessed by hum
dreds of people.
The roadway at Warren was
made on one of the side streets OF
the main street by laying half logs
face down on the pavement and
anchoring them with stringer tim
bers. These logs were about ave
feet apart, staggered on either side
and varied in height. from four to
eight inches. This runway was
about 20 feet long.
Half Town ON Hand.
by 8 o'clock, the hour set for this
demonstration, It seemed half the
town was present I heard all man.
ner of comments. Some declared
the car would be wrecked before II
had started. Others said II was
dangerous to drive the car over such
would not attempt to drive their
cars over those logs.
shortly after o'clock the crowd
was moved back clear OF the log
roadway. and the car was driven.
with passengers, over the logs at
about Is miles per hour. The body
remained level, while each wheel
performed its, individual function
of stepping over the distractions.
They did so gracefully and easily.
This test was repeated three times
in succession, and with absolutely
no damage to the car and without
undue shock to the passengers.
The sedan has been driven over
1000 miles since it left the factory
on May 8, about three weeks ago.
1t is running like a charm. accord
ing to Mr.. Sargent. who is driving
II.
81 want all Washington to know
all about this car. and / invite them
to inspect it at SIG Fourteenth
street. where the car will be parked
at intervals during Monday and
Tuesday of this week"
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
TIRE SALES HEAD
RESIGNS POSITION


On account Of III health and the
immediate necessity Of rest from
active duties. o. L. Weaver. who has
been connected with the Star Rub
Der company. Of Akron. Ohio. since
it's organization. rendered his res
icnaticn to the board OF directors
effective June 1. as sales manager
A. G. Partridge. formerly vice
president and general sales man
ager of the Firestone Tire and
Rubber company, Of Akron. will
assume the ONCE Of vice president
and sales manager Of the Star Rub
Der company on June 1.
Mr.. Weaver will continue as a
director and secretary Of the COM
pany and render such assistance to
Mr.. Partridge az his health viii
permit -
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
Federal Highway Council Boosts
Cooperation of All Industries to
Help in Development of Highways

The ramifications of the highway
problem, as it affects and relates to
the various basic interests, must be
thoroughly considered IL a consist
ent and wise policy for the develop
ment of the country's highways is
to be adopted, states an editorial in
Automobile Industries of March
"a. The editorial is as follows:
Until the many industries that
use the highways, either in the
transportation over them of their
raw material, partly manufactured
or finished products, realize the re-
lationship of their industry to the
highway problem it is not to be ex-
pected that transportation develop.
ment will go ahead as IL should.
The highway problem today is
more than one of road construction
and maintenance, il is one of the
proper use sof the highway and
streets of our cities: il Involves not
only the highway but our reiIwa ay
and waterway termini in relation to
these highways and the most eff
cient methods of handling COM
modities over these highways
Our highway problem is one that
must be looked squarely in the face
not only by motor car and motor
truck manufacturers, but by rail-
way executives, city governments.
suburban trolley interests. waterway
executives and every other execu-
tive with whom transportation is a
problem. 1t is only by the broad
consideration of IT by all of these
parties concerned tnat economic re-
suits will follow. The movement
cannot be pushed by any one indus
try to the detriment of others. The
broad policy of rendering to the
railroads that which economically
belongs to the railroads and to the
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
TRAP IN FUEL LINE
HELPS CARBURETOR

Many cars have no provision aside
from the strainer in the tank for
keeping out the dirt from the car
buretcr. Owners of such vehicles
Will dc well to fit a trap IN the fuel
line All the big carburetor max
ers offer these traps, which are to
be placed in the line near the car
buretor or in the bottom of the
tank. The trap catches all the dirt
and water and should be cleaned
out regularly once a month.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
Thinning Cement.

The attention of car owners
should be directed to- the inadvis-
ability Of gasoline, which contains
too much oil to be safe for that
purpose. Oil is deadly foe of
rubber High-test gasoline or BIZ
sulphide Of carbon are the proper
agents ~ shinning rubber cement.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
Tenders and Bulbs.

In cars where the headlamps are
fastened to the tenders looseness
in these latter results in excessive
vibration; which will account for
rapid ruin of bulbs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30
T<HAT Sale Of Feb
4 ruary last, and
this VI anna

A1SAs = II "
this VI a anufac-
turers' REIMBURSEMENT
Sale Of the present mo-
ment, must ever De ss-
sociated in retail fur
nishing history.
The first, with It's
whole stocks offered AZ
80 1-3 and 30 per cent
reductions, broke the
stiff" furniture mar
ket, the market that
had announced a Is par
cent lowering as the ut
most reduction the pub
lie could hope for in
1921.
The blow could not k
ignored.
It's results were &C
cepted
One result was the
unusual incident IN
furniture selling which
made po 5 b e this
Manufacturers Read
justment Sale.
The benefit OF the
lowered prices has been
reaped and the harvest
brought to the people.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30
MILITARY BALL WILL Be
ONE OF SEASONS EVENTS
Interest in Affair is Increasing;
Large Delegations Coming
From Other Points.

On Friday evening April s, Whining
Ton viii witness the first military ball
hold in this city in many years. the oc-
,.sion heinr the first annual military
l,ll of Company - Delaware Ma
tional Guard. which will be held in the
Hotel du Pont. both tho ballroom and
the DuBarry rooms have been engaged
for this occasion. The Original Six
orchestra will furnish the music.
Tho soldier boys whose services 10
the Country IN the World War of no
email proportions, will he there In large
numbers along with their officers. their
wives and swecthearts. Large dclega-
tions from Aberdeen Proving Grounds
and = naval delegation from League
Island will be in attendance. and the
,omhination OF olive drab and the navy
blue with the varicolorcd gowns OF the
Indies Is sure 60 make striking scene.
This viii be n gala night in the his
tory ~ this newly organized unit ana
should prove one Of unusual pleasure
to lovers 81 good dancing. The interest
manifest IN this event is not confined
ta Wilmington and the State. one Of
1, ,iladcIphia's leading photographers has
requested permission TO photograph the
dancers presumably for tho colored
ne,tinn az one of Philadelphia's papers.
This is the first opportunity the peo-
pl, 81 Delaware have had to show their
support 10 the soldicry who Will go
forth IN case of need 10 uphold the
honor and dignity OF the Diamond state,
~ FAR as the service mon are concerned.
thcv will hc there. Tho Devil DOGS
AlarincsD who made things so hot for
tho Hun. viii me there the gobs tsail-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30

ing possibilities t h e y
present, in connection
with this rare oppor-
tunity!
The bedroom, now
GENERALLY t h e first
70 o m to be provided
for)-how delightfully."-
it can be provided for
in this Sale, and how
economically!
The couple who, be-
fore this Sale opened,
were wondering, What
can we do with $300?"
can at present get for
$306 a six piece bed
70 o m suit built on
graceful Sheraton lines,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30

ors) who took them over and brought
them back. and hunted for subs on the
side. will be there: the doughboy, artii-
leryman, signal corps chap. aviator and
overseas Red Cross Nurses will be there
The buck private and the COB Will rub
shoulders and swap dances with the
Admiral and the General.
Proceeds from the ball are TO be used
in providing clean. wholesome sports
and recreation for the men. Tickets are
now on sale at the stamp counter LIP
pincotts. Millard L. Davis. Tenth street
store. Wilmington Dining Room. Lam
bros Restaurant and. the Gordon Cigar
store, Tenth and Orange streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30
Fine Furniture
At 40 Per Cent Less
In An Amazing Sale at Wanamaker's

There's a notable 10
piece suit in mahogany
in Sheraton design, with
a 72-inch buffet, a dou-
ble-door china closet, a
fine extension table
(44x60 inches), and its
six chairs upholstered
in tapestry - a great
deal to get for s4s5.
But equally j, II a
great deal TO get for
$1,000, when one acquire.
a splendid walnut suit
Of 10 pieces, executed in
Italian Renaissance mo-
tiff, showing handsome
carvings and decora-
tons, and with both the
seats and the backs Of
the chairs upholstered
The price scale for
dining-room suits, as 2
matter Of fact, starts as
low as 1915.
For living room or T.
brary furnishing The
Sale contributes some
very stately tables Of
American walnut AMI
mahogany, many in the
rich polychromed and
carved manner Of tie
Italian School, so faah-
ionabie now. The Sale
prices are S106, s14O.
$3.50 and thereaboutA
Think Of 40 per cent
savings on the furnish
ings Of a whole houssl
Think of even 10 psr
cent saved on a single
suit, in some cases a
single piecel
1t means ectually 50
per cent szings on all
prices prevailing before
the ese of new low
prizes inaugurated by
the famous Wananaker
February Sale of Furni-
uure-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30
Al the Ne,O Ideas
of the Versatile
Mind of Man

displayed impressiveiy IN a.
large and varied assortment
Of fine furniture, IN -very
touch Of novelty introduced
IN trim, line or cunning
contrivanss for nev useful
ness, comfort or convenience
No tongue could sell you
so clearly as the under SIDE
OF your chair, the finish Of the
back Of your sofa or bureau,
If Of the right kind. of the
advancing IDEAS Of f1ne
workmanship snd ideals Of
service on the part Of the
craftsman, TO match the
service Of the tree, that gives
OF it's best and grows as long
IS there's any grow ~ Il
An unusually eloquent and
idea-ful assenhlsSe Of fur
nituFe is that which VIII %
found in the Sale-gruups on
the Fifth Floor (Chestnut)
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30
COUNTY BALANCES.

The report of County Treasurer Wal
ker S. Burris TO Levy Court yesterday
showed balance to the credit of New
Castle county of s137 .652.3l. Miscel-
laneous roads account has s505.70. anC
the various hundreds as follows;
Christiana. s15.573.61; Mill Creek. ST..
455.S9; White Clay Creek. $S.362.6S
Pencader, sS.795.35: New Castle, $29,-
1922. Red Lion. sS.051.s6: St Georges
s9.4sOS6: Appoquinimink. s2,191.09;
Blackbird. s2.642.35; Brandywine. $685.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30
Ideas in Furniture

service In the forest, It's
pleasant shade, its kindly
harborage Of feathered
homemakers; until, hav-
ing attained 70 a ma
jestic maturity, it sur
renders these service. TO
some tree less perfect In
its possibilities Of aiding
the uses Of civilization.
and goes forth 20 do even
greater service by contribut-
ing 70 the comfort Of home
making humans
Not least Of al is the
suggestion Of
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30

II you need it, as others
are promptly making
the most Of it.
VX7H.AT hundreds
w of homes seem
to be just ready
for this Salel
The new homes, as yet
standing empty as egg
shells = what interest
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30

in choice of fine walnut
or mahogany.
One can go higher IN
price perhaps to
s1260 for a sumptuouf
Queen Anne suit In 8
pieces (including twirl
beds), built Of mos
b e a u I'll full mahogany
with crotch mahogany
fronts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30
Historical Ideas

as expressed IN the various
period designs At a glance
you're reminded. by the lines
Of this or that bit Of cabinet
work. how much more re-
strained was the taste and
tho pace In the court OF
Louis XVI than in that OF
Louis XIV; how simple, Wig
orous, practical and intense
ly national WAS English
home life in Jacobean days
hearts of oak and furniture
Of oaks and what a riot and
overflow Of artistic impulse
Ii was that we call the Italian
Renaissance.
Then there are ths
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30

OH, YES, furniture Is
~ full of ideas!
It cannot think,
but It can create thought
and take the impress Of
thought. Many a printed
page that you read-or
try to-contains fewer
ideas than the furniture
about you can furnish.
First, there are the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30

But in every ca Sc,
including the m q nv
5 u it S at in-betwee en-
prices, the suit pll lr-
chased represents 40
per cent regular selli ng
value beyond the pr Ice
paid for it.
4 ND for the din
~ ing room what
shall be chosen /?
The choosing will be
enjoyable, for prices
and values are both so
extraordinary, and the
range of both prices
and styles so wide and
offering such latitude
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-30
Ideas of Nature

mysteriously indicated in her
beautiful and flowing hand
upon these fine wood-sur-
faces, SO reverently polished
and preserved In their splen-
dor OF marking and grain
ing, by the hand OF admiring
man.
Do not say too quickly
that we cannot read the
ideographs of Nature! when
on sight they set Us think
ing of the tree in its leafy
loveliness; Of its growth and