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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
KEEP ROADS OPEN IN WINTER
Federal Highway Commission Sug.
gests That Special Efforts Be
Made by State Officials.

1t Is suggested by the federal high
way council that state and county
highway departments make a special
effort to keep the roads clear OF cnow
during the winter months and thus
permit of uninterrupted traffic. The
transportation of certain commodities
Is really more important during the
winter than in summer and 1t Is then
that the roads are more difficult to
pass over. Then, too, the rural mail
must be carried whether roads are
good or bad, and when the SNOW drifts
several feet deep over the roads the
life of the rural mail carrier is any
thing but pleasant. As the snow melts
1t transforms many roads into mire
that is almost impossible. On any
road, no matter how good, there is a
tendency for the melting snow to soft
en- the subgrade and loosen the base
under the wearing surface, thus caus-
ing great damage to the road.
Road officials could do nothing bet
ter than to keep their equipment busy
in the winter removing the snow from
the road surfaces. II is one form of
maintenance work that is very essen
tial In lengthening the life and use
fulness of the highways.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10

A tin can could be slipped over the
exhaust pipe and the hose inserted in
a hole in the can. This would serve
the purpose just as well as the flexible
pipe, except II would be difficult to
keep In place and would tend to rattle.
Fans Cause Trouble.
Efficient cooling of motor ,.epends
somewhat upon the condition of the
fan, or more particularly, the fan
blades. An instance is known where
a motorist had gone over his car and
even had repairman investigate to
find out why the motor heated. 1t
was found that three out of the four
fan blades had in some manner be-
come Strengthened out, so as to pull
no air through the radiator, although
the fan was being driven by the belt
as il was designed to do. AS soon as
the blades were turned TO their orig
inal position and air was pulled
through the radiator there was no
trouble about keeping the motor cool.
Clean the Fuel Tank.
Don't overlook the gasoline tank in
the matter OF cleaning, for at some
time 1t will be found this is neces-
sary thing. Here was recent cause
that baffled even the experts, and 1t all
came about because the owner ran
out of gasoline. That was not great
misfortune, for he happened to be
near supply station and the tank
was refilled. But the motor would moi
start, although few moments before
1t had been running. Gasoline would
not flow to the carburetor, although
the tank had just been filled.
When the gasoline ran out, became
entirely exhausted, even down to the
last drop, it carried into the gasoline
feed pipe some little particle of refuse
or dirt that previously had been float
ing on the top of the gasoline. This
found its way into the pipe and clogget
1t, so as to prevent a flow to the car
buretor. The remedy was simple
enough when the difficulty was dis
covered. The gasoline pipe was re
moved and the particle of dirt blowr
out. 1t is because of this that 1t i.
essential that the tank be cleaned ou
every once in while.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
CEILINGS Made of Newspapers.

The demand In Manchurla, China,
for old newspapers Is very great.
These are used principally for the first
layer of paper on interior walls and
ceilings Of houses. Chinese houses In
in Manchuria invariably include no cell
ings when completed, the ceilings be-
Ing Installed by the tenants or own
ers after the masons and carpenters
have completed their part Of the con-
tract. The ceilings are made Of a
framework of mlllet stalks, which are,
as rule, first covered with old news
papers and then with layer of Chi
nese white paper. Partitions made In
the same manner axe also largely
used In both shops and dwelling
houses. Previous to the war old pa
pers from abroad sold at Az cents
pound, while the prevailing price
for Chinese and japanese paper Is
now 31s cents pound.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10

A FEW cheerful pipings of spring
4 Aprecede its full chorus In the dis
play of blouses and separate skirts
that make their initial appearance In
January. They are the straws that
tell the direction of the winds Of
fashion and likely TO be the very best
efforts of designers, working with new
fabrics. Just now the shops are stag
Ing the new styles In skirts and
blouses, and already some of them
have made fine success. A favorite
In separate skirts has been chosen
for Illustration here, made of fabric
that has been developed In variety
of ways, and designers show them
selves ingenious In the use of these
striped goods.
In this particular wool fabric there
are stripes OF black and white shep
herds check alternating with plain
black stripes, but there are several
combinations In different colors, show,
Ing the checked stripe alternating
with stripes that are barred with al
ternating colors also. In the skirt
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
BELLS OF BUDDAA
Their Tones Vary With the
Tastes Of the People.
Continuous Symphony OF Thinking In
Rangoon and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ese More Stern In Tone.

The bell is almost as characteristic
a symbol of Buddhism as is the seated
figure of Buddha himself. 1t varies,
In the different Buddhist countries,
with the temperament and tastes of
the people. In Burma. where even
buddhism turns to sunshine and tn
prettiness and the towers of the TEN
Piles evaporate In lace work and jewel
ry, the bells, glittering with precious
stones, hang in clusters from the uu.
brellalike top Of the pagoda spire and
ring at their own sweet will. In the
temple courts of Rangoon and Manda
lay there Is Il continuous symphony
OF tinkling and Ginning things
dainty, casual, wayward.
But the bells of China and Korea
and those of Japan are more gran
dose and sober. Like the stained
glass windows of European cathedrals,
Japanese bells are storied records OF
their temples and their times. They
bear Inscriptions by famous poets and
scholars; they ere nodded into
wealth of symbolism. And around
them cling, like the moss and flow
ers that have overgrown the woodland
Buddhas of Nikko, legends and tales
and history that live on the lips of gen.
| erations who have dwelt In the
shadow of some great bell and whose
lives have been unconsclously attured
to its grave and somber harmony.
Yet, though the Imagination of the
people clings around 1t, the temple
bell seems to speak most eloquenuy
from lonely places. from the heart OF
| monastic woods. from heights to which
the contemplatlve may withdraw for
meditation. 1t has none of the fa-
miliar and sociable character of the
occidental church bell. Though Chris
tlanlty, like Buddhism, has under
stood the value of the bell, the differ
ence between the bells of East and
West Is typical of difference in the
genius of the two faiths. In the cities
of England and northern Europe the
bell is the first to speak out on any
occasion of special significance to the
people. 1t announces funerals, we'd
dings, fires and wars. 1t Is at its best
In the expression OF communal JOY.
The very method of rlnging-in CARL
Ions, chimes and joyous changes
makes 1t seem a representation OF
many voices raised In a chorus OF
gladness.
The Buddhist bell has none Of these
social characteristics. 1t could hard
ly quicken Its deep tone to speak OF
Joy. 1t seems q voice apart from tenn
poral things, cognizant only of eternity
and Nirvana. Yet on any occasion
Of general sorrow its accent-tranquil
remote, unhurried-may be immeas
urably consoling. An American who
lived in Kobe while the epidemic OF
Influenza was at Its worst often speaks
of the comfort he felt In the sound OF
the temple bell from the hill. All day
he saw the procession of the dead
pass his house and smoke of the, ere
matories dlmming the sky; but every
night at nine o'clock the great bel
spoke out-serene and gracious on
the evening air-and Its grave voice
seemed to be saying: "Fret not; fol
all this passes. 1t IL well."-MarJorl'
Latta Barstow In Asia Magazine.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
BENEFIT TO SUBURBAN LAND
Would Be to Open Up Territory
for Home esteads.

Another change In the use of land
which may result from road improve
ment, especially near towns and cities,
is to make II available for suburban
development. This might better be
termed increasing the home value Of
the land, and II will be found to ap-
ply where the land Is retained for its
original uses as well as where, fol-
lowing road Improvement, II is utilized
so as TO yield higher return on agri-
cultural products. The home value Of
land Is one to be given consideration.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10

Whether you have a starter or not,
a motor that is difficult to get under
way is an exasperating proposition
and the arrival of cooler days and the
present low grade Of gasoline will
make any motor difficult Of initial OPP
Grafton. 1t Is the absence of heat that
brings about the hard starting motor,
due to the difficulty Of volatllizing the
low grade of gasoline now on the
market
Truth Is the fuel Is so cold and
heavy It will not break up and mix
with air even If the suction of the
motor raises sufficient quantity for
ordinary purposes Most of the cars
now built are fitted with hot air tubes
leading from the exhaust pipe to the
fixed air inlet of the carburetor, thus
permitting only hot air to enter, which
aids in gasfylng the gasoline.
This hot air tube will be of no par
tlcular avail while the engine is dead
cold, as, for instance, when 1t has been
standing all night, but is of material
advantage In economical running and
In starting. The common practice is
TO have hollow casting clamped to
the exhaust pipe and from the interior
of this is run flexible metal pipe to
the fixed air intake of the carburetor,
thus supplying warm air at all times
and aiding in making better mixture
and more economy In the matter OF
fuel consumption.
Heat Generates Gas.
The warmer the air the more q
given quantity of gasoline Is trans.
ferred into gas, and so more economy
is insured. Besides, 1t has been found
that in even cool weather 1t is almost
impossible to so adjust carburetor
as to permit the motor to be throttled
| down as well as 1t should be, and
again the hot air pipe comes into goot
use.
Most of the carburetor manufactur
ers or agents have these pipes ready
| for instant installation, and as they
cost little, no motorist should be with
out one. AS a matter of fact, large
section hose can be used so long as
some arrangement is made whereby Il
can be secured at the exhaust pipe
end.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10

pictured, the material is arranged In
box plaits with the checked stripe
folded uppermost and the plain stripe
under so that the plain stripe does not
show except when the plaits spread
apart. This arrangement Is reversed
In other skirts OF the same or similar,
material. especially where the alter
mating stripe Is not plain, but none Of
the models out-rank the one pictured
for trim, neatness and crispness, or
for all-round usefulness. 1t follows
the trend of new style in Its narrow
belt fastened with bore buttons ut the
front and the same buttons are set In
prim rows on each side.
The well-tailored separate skirt Ia
fully established In the regard Of
women as tailored suits are and al
most as Indispensable, providing a
very welcome change In the same
character of clothes. The skirt pic
tured, In light weight wool, is a
spring garment that will oe useful
all summer.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
EA(y7T0E0@Is3D[L[5
GSga 81

One gallon of gasoline weighs 6-10
pounds.
Eight of the noted motion picture
players in California have between
them passenger automobiles that cost
$142, 900.
In 1910, Canada produced 1000
motor vehicles. 1t is estimated that
production this year will be fully 80
per cent greater.
The bureau of chemistry Of the De.
partment of Agriculture Is experiment.
ing with the manufacture of motor
fuel from dried leaves.
Early applicants for 1921 automobile
license tags in Pennsylvania are re
questing special numbers to match
their house, post office box, lodge or
other numbers.
In winter weather set Of tire
chains Is Indispensable, but they
should only be used when necessary
and removed as soon as the emer-
gency hos passed.
OF the $4,000 motor vehicles con-
trolled by the Motor Transport corps
Of the United States army. disposition
Of 95 per cent or 3s,0is vehicles, was
made up to April 8.
1t should be borne In mind that
friction at any place in chassis Ii
overcome at the expenditure Of gaso
line. Therefore, If the friction Is re
duced the mileage will be increased.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
A Love Tin.

A Glendale young man. whenever
out of the city, instead of writing to
his best girl, sends her every few days
a box of candy. She Is delighted with
his plan and boasts Of 1t to her girl
friends, who strlghtway hint to their
admirers to do the same.
One Of the admirers went to the
first-named young man on his return
from one of these trips and made
complaint OF this habit of his. "The
other girls are expecting us fellows
TO do 1t, too" he said eve can't see
why you do 1t. It's expensive and"
"Yes," admitted the candy sender,
sit is expensive, but it's mighty safe.
Candy could never tell tales In a
breach OF promise suit."-Los An
geles Times.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10

Mt OW that sales of white goods and
IN wash fabrics are under way In
all well-regulated dry goods stores,
making Of undermusllns, sewing for
the house and for the children goes
merrily forward. The annual sales
make II easy to systematic the work
of the seamstrcss who counts upon
maintaining her house furnishings at
least, and occasionally takes up the
pleasant task of preparing to furbish
up her home with new curtains
and draperies when spring comes. But
with every spring the wardrobes Of
the children need replenishlng and
pretty, new wash fabrics invite their
elders attention to this fact.
For girls from seven to twelve there
are some cleverly designed new mod
els in which plain cotton materials, Sc
lected In two colors that combine
well. are made up together. Such
frocks need very little In the way of
trimming; some simple stitching in
floss usually provides the finishing
touches. A dress OF this kind appears
at the left of the two shown In the
picture above. The body of the dress
Is In the lighter Of two colors, with
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
pIsolnle Of Sir BOYLE.

An Engllshman has Informed the
writer that Sir Edward Carson is nota-
bly, addicted to the Taurus Hlber-
nicus. Quite few little stories are
told of Sir Edwards "bulls." On one
occasion, for example, he referred to
"the gentleman see behind me y
but perhaps the best Carsonlan specl-
men is found In his remark that Mr..
Asqulth was like a drunken man walk
ing along q straight line-the further
he went the sooner he fell.-Boston
TRANSCRIPT
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
WEAK VALVE SPRINGS

Weakening of the springs
which close the valves is com
mon cause of faulty engine OPP
GRAFTON. Whenever the valves
are taken out the springs should
be examined to see that they
are all of the same length, or
rather that all of the inlet set
are of the same length and all
of the exhaust, as the exhaust
springs will probably be little
longer than the others. If one
spring is shorter than the others
In its set 1t should be stretched
or else metal plate must be put
under 1t to bring tension up to
equality with its fellows.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10

has consistently followed this prac-
tice. The originally improved roads
In Maryland were comparatively in
expensive, costing only what the tax
payers were willing to pay for. The
first few years the average cost was
less than $4,000 a mile. In some
cases the work entailed considerable
grading and drainage, but in others
1t amounted simply to resurfacing the
old turnpikes, which had already
been graded and drained.
Generally the roads built at that
time were macadam, II feet wide
and six inches thick. Soon the width
was increased to ID feet. Later many
were widened still farther, some very
successfully, by adding concrete shoul-
ders on each side of the existing
macadam.' This method of improving
roads makes 1t possible for traffic 10
continue unimpeded on the road while
the work is going on.
The macadam roads in Maryland
have given very good satisfaction, but
continuous care has been largely re-
sponsible for their success. The roads
are constantly patrolled and no hole
of any size is allowed to go unre-
paired. Material for patching is kept
at convenient points along the road
for the use of the patrolman. From a
relatively small investment in an ad-
mittedly low-type road 1t builds up a
better one from year to year, always
conserving the bulk Of the previous
investment.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
Better Roads
BETTER TO BUILD UP ROADS
Continuous Care Has Been Largely
Responsible for Improved High
ways In Maryland.

1t is better to build cheap road
and keep il in good condition by ade-
quate maintenance than to build the
most expensive highway and permit
1t to deteriorate for want of care, say
officials of the bureau of public
roads of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.
Maryland. which has one of the fin
est systems Of improved highways in
the United States. II not the best.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
PLAN FOR REPLACING BOLTS
often Very Difficult to Get Those Run
ming Through Frame Channel
Back In Place.

Bolts running through the frame
channel are often very difficult to get
In place once they are removed. An
easy method where these bolts are
drilled is tc take cotter pin and run
a piece of wire through the hole in
the bolt. The bolt may then be drawn
through the hole.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
INDICATOR GIVES DIRECTION
Convenient Means Provided for Facili-
tating Passage OF Car Through
Congested City.

The Scientific American in lllustrat-
Ing and describing a direction indi-'
Gator, the invention of j. E. Mayhall
Of Covington, KY, says:
The primary object of the invention
is to provide convenient means for
facilitating driving vehicle, prefer
ably a motor vehicle in congested
city or In fact anywhere it is deslr-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
TROUBLE IN IGNITION COILS
Effort to Secure Greater Efficiency Is
Likely to Burn Out the
Condenser.

The Ignition coils on the market are
made for the voltage that Is obtained
by using five or six dry cells. To con-
meet a greater number Of coils in series
In order to secure greater efficiency is
very likely to burn out the condenser
and ruin the coll.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
Roadside Tree PLANTING.

Roadside tree planting had best not
be In formal rows, but in groups or
as specimen tree at irregular inter-
walls. Street trees should be In straight
rows OF the same species for ten or
twelve blocks.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10
Profit In Winter Eans.

The profit is made on winter eggs.
Almost any hen will lay in the spring,
but prices are usually lowest then,
and II requires good many eggs to
pay a hens keep in these days Of
the high cost Of living.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10

collar, cuffs, belt, pockets and banu
about the skirt In the darker color.
The elbow sleeves have their cuffs
slashed in accordance with the mode,
and the collar follows their lead In
this particular. AS for the pockets
they are both pockets and drapery,
but a panel Of the light. colored ma
terlal at the front of the skirt is an
entirely new feature which distracts
ones attention from the unusual pock.
cts. On the belt and above 1t a little
stitchery outlines points In the sim.
plest of finishing touches.
The white dress shown at the right
might be made In organdy or other
sheer fabrics and in light colors. IL
has fiounced skirt, elbow sleeves
finished with frill and round neck
with tura-down collar. The bodice Is
shirred across the front and the full
sash tied at the back Is made of tho
material.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-02-10

A Front View OF Vehicle With De-
vice Attached.
able to give warning to vehicle
either approaching from the front or
rear, the direction which the vehicle
on which the Indicator is installed Is
to take, the device being conveniently
operated by the chauffeur.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-05-04

Paris, she is unable to escape the
dread shadow of a fate that cross
es her baf1ed footsteps with ever
increasing menace. Fate, in the
guise of her husbands unjust sus-
picions, denies her the right to
see her son; fate places in her
hands the weapon which destroys
a blackmailer who would ruin
the career of her husband, now
Judge; and fate brings her be-
fore the bar of justice where her
husband presides and places her
fight for life in the hands of her
son-counsel for the defense. And
having played trumps to the last
fate plays its joker, the highest
card of all-death. Pauline
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-05-04

WANTEDAAt the Kenmad-
rich, good cook who can bake pies
and cake. If
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-05-04
Lexington Man Uurged For
u. S. Income Tax Post

Washington, May Henry c.
Neal of Lexington, KY, may be
appointed Deputy Commissioners
in charge of the income tax unit
of the Treasury Department, it
was learned today. His appoint
ment will be urged by Represen-
tative Charles F. Ogden, of the
Fifth Kentucky district. Mr.. Meal
entered revenue service as a de
putty collector under former Col
lector Sam Roberts in the East
ern Kentucky district. He was
transferred to Washington where
he has been since. At present he
is in charge of one of the sec
tions OF the income tax unit.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-05-04
Wilson, Hoover, Foch Get
Polish Schools Degrees

Warsaw, May 4.-Woodrow
Wilson, Herbert Hoover and
Marshal Foch were given the de
gree of Doctor of Law by the I'M
iversity of Warsaw Monday, this
being the first time the university
ever conferred honorary degrees.
The ceremonies were attended by
Presidnt Pilsudski, Hugh S. Glib
son, Amrican minister to Poland.
and Allied diplomats. President
Pilsudski received the degree Of
Doctor of Medicine.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-05-04

Frederick in the role Of Jacque-
line Floroit brings an emotional
art to the screen more intensified
than any ever displayed by this
popular star. You may have
seen the stage version of this IA
nous play-most everyone has,
now see Goldwyn's masterful,
heart touching perturbation OF
MADAME X'' at the Opera House
tonight.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-05-04

Advertising
IS q necessity
IN, 0g0r
or i'm beacx
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-05-04
Paris Citizens Sue To
Retain Water Supply

Paris, Ky, May Twenty
three suits have been filed against
the Paris Water Company by
consumers to enjoin the company
from turning off the water There
is no contract between the com
pany and the city, and taking eff
feet April /, the company an
nounced an increase in rates
which the Paris Commercial Club
advised the citizens to refuse tC
pay.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-05-04
Richmond Daily Register
. M. sAUFLEY, Editor and Proprietor
At THE MOVIES

Fate is ofttines the cruelest OF
testers. Jacqueline Floriot's pite-
Gus life story bears vivid evidence
of this. Turned from her home
and family by her remorseless
husband, a deputy attorney of