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The New York herald., 1921-07-31
". A. &. &. AWARDED
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

To the National Automobile Chamber
Of Commerce has been awarded certih-
cate OF merit by. the War Department Of
the United States in recognition Of 10y
atty. energy and efficiency In the per-
formance OF its war work. which ma
teriaily advanced the war programme.
The citation by the Director OF Pur-
chase. Storage and Traffic at Washing
ton says that the certificate is awarded
FOR the hearty and efficient cooperation
In response to the need OF the Govern
ment for motor vehicles in the war with
Germany. They Immediately placed all
their resources at the disposition Of the
army, waived individual commercial ad-
vantages. extended their facilities and
organization and finally accepted cam
collation. of their orders cheerfuly and
at bare cost on the suspension OF hos
tilities."
This visible recognition OF patriotic
war service will be highly appreciated
by the automobile industry. which con-
tributed all II had TO the war pro-
gramme.
The New York herald., 1921-07-31
NATIONAL
USED CAR POLICY

Too long have motor car manufac-
turers closed their eyes TO the need of
raising the standard in used car buying
This has resulted" says Edward S.
Jordan, 'in a deploraNle lack of conf
dence on the part OF the public In buy
ing used cars This need for a definite
stand regarding the used car situation
has led us to announce to the public q
used car policy which will be national
in its effect and will operate through
every Jordan distributor throughout the
United States.
'This policy considers the used car
buyer in the same light that we do the
buyer of a new car. Many who have
hitherto hesitated to buy a used car for
lack OF confidence In the organization
selling 1t can now go to Jordan dis
tributor and buy a car with that same
fine trust which purchasers of Jordan
cars know.
while startling in its broad funda-
mental understanding OF the needs of
motor car buying. this policy IL but
forerunner Of what will be the ultimate
attitude Of all good manufacturers.
"In announcing this policy. the Jordan
Motor Car Company. through its many
distributors. Is conducting a ten day
used car sale in which the value. the
service and the general condition Of the
car is pledged to be exactly as repre-
sented."
The New York herald., 1921-07-31
KEYSTONE TIRE co.
SHOWS MOVING PICTURE

All day long and we'll into the night
great crowds stand before the windows
OF the keystone Tire and Rubber Com
pany, at Broadway and Sixty-second
street, intently watching the showing
Of new Aim entitled THE Contented
Motorist."
The entire picture Is unusually welt
done and is interesting from beginning
to end The film Is both educational
and entertaining, and 1t Is the purpose
Of the Keystone Tire and Rubber Com
pany to have the film shown In theatres.
colleges. public schools. &c.
The principal character in the Aim Is
a motorist who happens into the head
quarters of the keystone Tire and Rub
ber Company to buy a Keystone Cord
tire. The customer asks many ques-
tions, all of which are answered by the
salesman, and finally wants to know
where Keystone tire are made. Here
the salesman replies that they are made
in a big. modern, fully equipped factory
located at Kingsbridge. In the heart OF
New York city.
When the factory Is reached skilled
workmen are seen making tires, going
through every process from beginning
to end.
Every detail OF the manufacture OF
Keystone Cords Is interestingly and ac-
curately shown-even night shifts. for
the keystone factory is working at full
capacity-three eight hour shifts daily.
The New York herald., 1921-07-31

especially
o.
OF oil will its elements
often before
will and often them
stick
which will found
to Of
type Of engine and kind Of olng speed. &C.
different
the elimination of trouble surely worth while
o
in
Many equipped with
a
Of the oil
while no oil flows out OF when 1t is opened the
oil must Immediately be poured in.
The New York herald., 1921-07-31
AUTO PRODUCTION
NOW 81 PER CENT.
Activity in Industry Expected
to Have Healthy Effect
on All Lines.

Production reports from the car and
truck factories of the country show that
the automobile business in the second
quarter of 1921 was 81 per cent Of
the corresponding period In 1920. due
largely to the fact that ono OF the chief
manufacturers Is operating at 1876 per
cent. of the 1920 basis. The other
makers, however. are going on 81
per cent basis and are manufacturing
at. 107 per cent. or more than double
the rate of the first quarter this year
Motor truck production is more than
one-third better than It was during the
frst quarter.
largest industry Is expected TO be a
ing the second quarter cotton produc-
ton was at SO per cent. employment
at rs per cent. zinc at IL per cent and
pig iron at 80 per cent. OF the same
period q year ago. The effect of the
large sales Of automobiles is expected
to be felt In these commodities during
the third quarter.
Automobiles not only consume large
quantities of raw materials. but also
call for production in semi-finished and
allied lines such as electric wire. ac-
cessories, tires. The industry itself en-
ploys over 100000 men in It's factories.
with as many again In the accessory
plants.
There are $4,000 dealers in the coun-
try employing 100000 statesmen. This
army of statesmen has been one of the
most potent forces in turning the tide
of depression. The ''ord er takers"
were quickly eliminated last fall. and
the men who remained were expert
enced sellers of transportation. The
good automobile salesman has to be a
The New York herald., 1921-07-31
BUICK ANNOUNCES
NEW MODEL FOUR

Announcement is made to-day Of the
presentation before the motoring public
Of Bucks new four cylinder line. There
are four models in the line. including
roadster and five passenger touring In
the open cars and three passenger coupe
and FIVE passenger sedan IN tho closed
models.
Inasinych as It has been known In the
automotive trade for some time that
Buick purposed adding a line OF fours.
considerable interest attaches to the
specifications covering the new models.
In motor construction Buick has ad-
hered to .the valve-in-head principle
with which its name has been so promi-
nently connected for twenty years The
cylinder bore Is rs inches. with stroke
Of Az inches. The motor develops be-
tween 35 and 40 brake horsepower and
road tests have shown that the power
plant will deliver up to so miles an hour
with ease. Features of motor. construc-
ton are the large three bearing crank
shaft and twelve inch long connecting
rods. extra long rods being provided TO
reduce vibration to a minimum. A cir
culating splash oiling system gives au-
tomato fabrication throughout. Another
important feature. which is standard
equipment on all Buick cars, is the auto
matte carburettor heat control through
which ideal vaporizing conditions are
obtained
The transmission Ms Of the selective
sliding gear type, three speeds forward
and one reverse. Prices, T. o. b. fac
tories at Flint. Mich, are: Roadster,
$685.; touring car. s975; coupe, sl.475;
sedan. $3.50.
In adding the four cylinder models to
the seven models Of six cylinder cars
now produced. Buick executives feel they
have rounded out their line and con-
structed cars which are in every re-
spect worthy of the Buick name.
The New York herald., 1921-07-31
ATTRACTIVE CHALMERS
SPORT MODEL ARRIVES

Tho new Chalmers sport model. which
has Just arrived IN New York. "a at
tracing considerable attention at the
Chalmers salesroom. Broadway and
Fffty-ninth street." said Harry J. De
Bear. president and general manager of
the Maxwell-Chalmers Distributing Cor
poration.
That this car is without n doubt the
most attractive and graceful model the
Chalmers company has ever turned out
Is the consensus Of opinion OF all those
who have seen Il. II Is painted royal
blue with a vermilion running gear and
black disc wheels with red stripping. The
color combination is very striking and
appealing.
The car Is finished with a beautiful
iustre. which makes II stand out very
prominently. and is upholstered IN
siassd leather.
The New York herald., 1921-07-31

West Stoclhrddgs and Richmond. enter
ing Pittsfield. West Housatonic and
Shaker Village to Williamstown. From
Pittsfield another interesting run would
be via Lanesboro. New Ashford and
South Wiliamstown to Willianstown.
A delightful afternoons trip will be
found by going through North Adams
to Pittsfield. then west over Lebanon
Mountain to Lebanon Springs and north
through Stephentown and Hancock and
back to Willismstown. This route may
bc extended by going west from Lebanon
Springs TO Brainard Station. then north
through a very rugged section known as
the "Alps route" through Alps. SAND
Lake and Averill Park to Troy. return
ing through Pittstown and Boyntonvine
to North Petersburg. then mrough
North Pownal and Pownal to Williams
town.
The New York herald., 1921-07-31
NEW FERRY BEGINS
OPERATION AUGUST 6

The Greensboro Chamber of Com
merce and the College Point Civic
Association have worked for several
months 70 secure the resumption of the
ferry service between College Point in
Queens and Clason Point in The Bronx
and are elated over the results OF their
labors. for the new College Point ferry
will begin ops eations on Saturday. Au-
gust 6.
williams H. Johns. president of the
service:
"The resumption of ferry service be-
tween these two points. which was dis
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exercise care and vigilance when out for
trip will avoid annoying delays.
Advices have come to the Automobile
Club Of America OF a speed trap in oper-
alton north of Hohokus. between that
town and Allendale. A motorcycle po-
liceman is very active on this road and
special caution should be observed.
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che AutOmO Obile SpeQkS
J, II tells 9ou what It is. what It sa
ossA roq1trps and = asks TO- agg2C
y ~ Is IS be trootcd fairltE q CO.
e EodyscRR x E. Gaan5H. .-~~<4Ays ~

oning
q
sight
burned because failure Of the As the
a
The New York herald., 1921-07-31

The Bronx for vehicles than the present
method Of crossing the East River either
by the Astoria a-Ninety-second street ferry
or still further south. the Queepsboro
Bridge"
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high type Of man. since he must have
some engineering knowledge. and he
must see to 1t that the car gets proper
attention after II is sold II he is to se-
cure recorders.
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continued about three years ago by the
Twin City Ferry Company. will Re of
the greatest benefit not only TO College
Point but 10 all other sections OF Queens.
providing a route many miles shorter 10
The New York herald., 1921-07-31
SPEED TRAPS IN NEW
YORK AND NEW JERSEY

There seems to be quite a revival Of
the former practice Of maintaining speed
traps at certain points in New York and
New Jersey. Automobile drivers who
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-21
Famous DOor-Man Dies.

Under the above caption, the Wash
ington Star, of September 9th ulto.
commenting on the death OF Henry
Neal, messenger for ninei Speakers OF
the House OF Representatives and a
native OF Charles county, says
Henry Neal, 473 Florida avenue,
the son OF Seminole Indian chief,
who has been doorman and messenger
for nine Speakers OF the House OF Rep
resentatives, holding that position
continuously since 1876, died at his
home yesterday.
Henry Neal knew practically every
man prominent in public life and was
universally popular with all those
who have had business at the Speakers
office sor the last forty five years. He
knew many secrets regarding the bust
ness of the nine Speakers under whom
he served, was trusted BY them and in
variabiy showed courtesy and diplom-
ack in handling those who came TO the
Speakers door.
MEALS death was due to stomach
trouble, from which he had been suf-
ferer for some time, but close friends
say that the killing of his son, who
was a non-copbatant bystander in the
race riots last year, has been preying
upon him for some time.
Meal was born about seventy years
ago at Indian Head, Md, and was
reared in Camden, N. ). lie first
came to the Capitol with Representa-
tive Samuel j Randall in 1876, and
served under all the Speakers since
Keifer, Carlisle, Reed, Crisp, Hender-
son, Cannon, Clark and Glllet,
The deceased was an uncle ofThomas
Neal, a we'll known colored resident OF
Ripley, this county.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-21

McDoNoUeH INSTITUTE,
Wednesday, the 18th.

MCDUNultH INSTITUTE
Wednesday, the 18th.
DEAR MADGE
Well. mere goes for my monthly let
ter Of gossip, though | am afraid you
have heard an the news before this
First. IN relieve my mind Of some
official facts
The rs and C's have elected their
officers for this year. The officers OF
our Society are Anna, President; Nir-
ginia, Vice President; Mary Page, Sec
rotary, and Amy, Treasurer; while the
C's appointed Compton, President;
Louis, Nice-President; Madeline, Sec
rotary. and lois. Treasurer.
Last week the G. l.. 5. gave a pro-
gram which even we admitted to be
good. As usual, it sta ted with song
BY The school. This was followed by
a recitation, By Beatrice, wsich.we all
enjoyed Kathleen read very funny
account Of the experiences. Of a boy in
court, which involved &9oint ortwo In
corporal punishment Dunreath made
US an feel patriotic ~ith her selection
ofmuSic entitled, ''Stand by the Flag
but it was Ivy who caused rs TO 90 in
to commissions OF laughter, over her
reading "A Cure for rheumatism
This very interesting program was
topped on by Madeline's journal. The
meeting adjourned, every one feeling
as pleased as punch.
Genie IeII frIuHy HftefnOon To Join
Beatrice Tor the Nayy-Princeton game
which, from all accounts, she enjoyed
very much. All that have to say is
this II wish that might have been
in her shoes during the game.
You know we all have our troubles,
but | ain sorry 70 tell you that one OF
our new girls has gone under.
But [ promised to tell you all the
news, didn'tIg Well then, Lessie
has gone bone with appendicitis, and
poor Everett, though | suppose you
heard abost him. They have both
gone to \ rovidence. Won't Mellon
ongh be well represented there, II this
keeps on.
Our one New Yorker left Yesterday
afternoon on the train. He is MISSED
by both the boys and the girls.
The girls mourn for a good dancer,
and the boys, for an athletic example.
McDonough was surely deserted las
week, for Mrs. Reich spent the week in
Frederick. Miss Atkins and Miss Fike
were left in charge.
We have at last started on perma-
nent scnedule-one that will be worked
on until our other teacher arrives.
And as | anu having more lessons
now aud must study harder, I'll say
goodbye. As ever,
Your loving
NANCY.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-21

A quiet, but very pretty marriage
was sOlemnized BY Rev. w. j. lyman
in Washington, ID. G., Thursday Oct
18th, at O lock, when Miss Mary En-
lie Oliver, the youngest daughter OF
Mr.. g. e. Oliver, OF Dentsviile, this
county, became the happy bride OF Mr..
James lie hoy Jameson, son OF MIR.
and Mrs, h. l.. Jameson, Of Bel
Alton.
The bride was beautifully attired Ia
dress OF dark blue crepe meteor,
with white gloves and hat OF black
paune velvet, and wore corsage bod
quet of Butterfly Roses.
She was attended by Miss Annie ST.
Clair, as maid OF honor, who wore a
dress OF navy blue georgette, over
gray, with hat of black velvet and
corsage bouquet of Columbia Roses.
The groom was attended by his
friend, Mr.. Barton Maddox, OF WASH
ington.
After the ceremony a reception was
rendered the bridal couple at the home
OF the brides sister, Mrs. w. Il. Will
liams, 6li stn ST, ). W. Washington.
Later in the evening the happy couple
left for bridal trip to Baltimore and
other places, the bride being attract-
lively dressed in navy blue suit OF
tricotine.
The bride was formerly OF this coun-
ty, but for the past two years has held
clerical position with the Ches. &
Pot. Tel. Co., OF Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jameson will be al
home after Jan LIST, at Bel Alton, Md,
where the COCOON is successfully en-
gagged in farming.
Our congratulations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-21

Il Is worth your time 10 stop a min.
ute, when In La Plata, aud look over
the beautiful line of furniture, phono-
graphs and sewing machines now be-
ing displayed in the show-rooms Of
"Mattnews-Howard Co., Inc = =.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Writ Wilmer, Of
Detroit, Mich, accompanied BY Lieut..
and Mrs. Frank RocSnell, Of Annap-
oils, the latter formerly Miss Mary
Allison Wilmer, visited friends IN la
Plata Monday last Mr.. Wilmer and
Mrs. Rockwell are children OF Gen. L.
A. Wilmer, OF Leonardtown.
Fall Millinery. Suits, Serge Dresses,
Sweaters, Silks, Crepes and Serges.
Time to buy your Outing and Cotton
Goods, as prices are advancing.
Let US fill your order before the adj
vance In canned fruits.
Our Grocery line is complete.
School supplies.
We make our prices right
1. M. KERR, Waldorf, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-21
A Remarkable Record.

Chamberlain Cough Remedy has a
remarkable record. II has been in use
for colds, Group and whooping cough
for almost half a century and has con-
stantly grown in favor and popularity
as its good qualities became better
known. Il Is the standard and main
reliance for these diseases in thnus-
ands Of homes. The facts that il can
always be depended upon and is safe
and pleasant to take are greatly in It's
favor when il is wanted for children.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-21
ladies Nght,

Commencing next Sunday night,
at Polls, A. n. Woods will present
his Eltingc Theatre success Of last
season. ladies Night" with the New
York cnst and production. Avery
Hopwood and Charlton Andrews are
the authors Of this spicy and hilari-
ousiy funny farce with its novel
second urt which shows Turkish
bath on Indies highland what
happened when three men uninten-
fiduaiiy found Themselves numbered
amoug the beautcous and seantiiy
clad patrons Of the bath.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-21
Woman's Home Dem.
Club of Bel Alton, Md


The Woman's Home Demonstration
Club of Bel Alton was organized in
July, The first meeting being held July
81. at Mrs. L. 2. Jameson 5. with an
attendance of 10 members. Such an i'm
pression was made at this firstmeeting
BY Mrs Bohannan that the club mem
bership has continually grown and
each meeting finds few new members
awaiting to apply for membership.
At the meeting OF July 9th, officers
we're elected as follows
President-Ar j. +. Sheirburn.
Vice Pres. Mrs. w. i. Drinkard
Secretary Mrs. f. a Burch
Treasurer Miss M. +. Sheirburn.
Program Committee-M Mrs. w n.
Mudd, Mrs. L. p. Jameson, Mrs. j
A. Lyon, Mrs. l.. NJ. Hayden.
One important work done by this
club was the making of about "a dresses
for the children suffering from cold in
Europe. The material used for these
dresses was purchased with the money
given by the Red Cross fund by Dr.
Spencer. When the dresses were com
pleted by the members they were turned
over to the Secretary, who gave them
to Mrs. Barnes, OF La Plata, TO send
overseas.
At another meeting Mrs. Bohannan
demonstrated the making Of dress
form. This form was made for one OF
the club members; but the most impor-
tant work done yet by the club was the
motion made to improve the public
school A committee OF women. in
GLIDING Mrs. Bohannan and DR.. Spen-
Ger, went to Mr.. Gwynn's Office and
presented the facts concerning the con-
dition OF the school, and the club hopes
soon to have the Bel Alton Public
School in such condition that the
parents will feel proud that their chill
dren attend this school.
The meeting Of October 18th was held
at Mrs. L. F. Sheirburn S, to demon
strate the steam pressure cooker In
a short while quarts of fried chicken
had been canned.
The club will hold its next meeting
on October 10Th, sat Mrs. George 4.
Swann's, to make a dress form for
Mrs. Swami and Mrs. Drinkard.
MRS. +. A. BURcH, Sec.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-21
ANNOUNCEMENT.



To the Voters ofCharles County
AT the solicitation of many friends,
| hereby announce my candidacy as
an independent Republican for the po-
sition OF Sheriff OF Charles County,
Maryland.
IN this connection | wish to state
that it elected, will give my personal
attention to The duties OF this impor-
tant Office.
Having served the people of my
county as Deputy Sheriff, for two
terms, | respectfully point to my past
record as evidence Of my ability to fill
the position,
Earnestly soliciting the support OF
all voters, / am,
Very respectfully,
HENRY ALPHEus PENN,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-21
Trustees' Sale
-oF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
Lying and Situate on the Railroad
Between Bel Alton and Lothair
in the Fourth Election Dis
trict Of Charles County.
Maryland.

Under and by virtue OF a decree OF
the Circuit Court for Charles County,
Maryland, passed ON the 18th day OF
October, in the year 1921, In a case in
Posey is Plaintiff and Teny Jones, ct
al, are Defendants, No. 1870 Equity,
the undersigned Trustee will sell by
public auction at the Court House
door in La Plata, between the hours Of
u NJ, and l2.3O p. NJ. !, on
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-21
STATEMENT
OF the Ownership, Management, Cir
cnlation. Etc. REQUIRED by the Act
of Congress of August "a, 1919,
OF Maryland Independent, pub
lished once a week at La Plata, Nd,


Of Congress OF August "a, 1919,
OF Maryland independent, pub
lished once week at La Plata, Nd.
for October, 1921.
STATE OF MARYLAND,
COUNTY OF CHARLES, IS.
Before me, Notary Public in and
for the State and county aforesaid,
personally appeared, i. Stone Posey,
who, having been duly sworn accord
ing to law. deposes and says that he
is the publisher OF the Mary
land Independent, and, that the follow
ing is, to the best Of his knowledge
and belief, true statement of the
ownership, management land if a daily
paper, the circulationl, etc, of the
aforesaid publication for the date
shown in the above caption, required
by the Act OF Augusta, 1912, embodi-
ed in section 443, Postal Laws and Reg
ulations, printed on the reverse OF
this form, to wit;
1. That the names and addresses OF
the publisher. or editor, managing edi-
tor, and business managers are:
Publisher, F. Stone Posey, La Pla-
ia, Nd.
Editor, F. Stone Posey, La Plata,
Md.
Managing Editor, F. Stone Posey,
La Plata, Nd.
Business Manager. F. Stone Posey,
La Plata, Nd.
2. That the owners are: give
names and addresses OF individual
owners. or, if corporation, give its
name and the names and addresses of
stockholders owning l per cent or
more of the total amount Of stock.)
Adrian Posey.
3. That the known bondholders,
mortgages, and other security hold
ers owning or holding l per cent or
more OF total amount OF bonds, mort
cages, or other securities are: Uf
there are none, so state.
None.
F. STONE POSEY.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day of October, 1921.
J. MITCHELL COCHRANE,
Notary Public.
(SEAL.)
Ny commission expires May /,
1922.
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TIdswstsr Lines Start Winter Schedule

Commencing October Is. the Tide
water Lines will maintain their winter
schedule, as follows
Leave Washington 1000 A. NJ.
Arrive Suitland 1885
Leave Saitiand HOO .
Arrive Washington li.35
Leave Washington 200 r. NJ.
Arrive Suilland 2.35
Leave suitland 400
Arrive Washington 8 IS {"
Passenger service will be discontin-
ued into Indian Head and freight SER
vice will be maintained into Indian
Head twice a week Tuesdays and
Fridays. One passenger trip will be
discontinued on the Rock Point route.
to wit Leaves Washington sos A.
M, and Rock Point $40 =. NJ. Leon
ardtown bus will leave Washington
las A. NJ instead OF sos A. NJ.
Nea passenger service will be main
tanned into Doncastar, as follows
Leave Washington 400 L. NJ.
Arrive Doncaster 200
Leave Doncaster 7.45 A. NJ.
Arrive Washington 10 40
Service will be maintained into La
Plata twice a day as heretofore.