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The Washington times., 1921-10-30
SURVEYORS SEEK ROUTE
OF MARYLAND-W. VA. ROAD

WHEELING, w. Va, Oct. 20
Four surveying parties from the Of
flee of Division Road Engineer B. L..
Gray, of West Virginia, are at pres
ent at work on links of road in the
northern division, which will form a
part of the Statewide system to be
built under the $50,O00,000 bond issue.
One party is at work in Jefferson
county, determining the route either
through Harper's Ferry or Bolivar, to
connect with the Maryland State road
across the river. Another party is in
Pendleton county, working on the road
between the poor farm and Upper
Tract; another in Mineral county, on
the road between Cumberland and
Alaska: and the fourth is in Randolph,
on the road between Elkins and
Belington.
1t was announced recently that two
surveying parties will be started on
work in Berkeley county.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
|. SURVEY IS PLANNED
Government to Undertake Ci-
gantic Task With Aid OF
State Authorities.

Americas far-fluns net OF roadways
is soon 10 be measured accurately In
terms OF mileage. cost. character OF
construction. Improvement work and
general condition by the Bureau OF
Public Roads. Department OF Agricul'
ture.
The survey. which Is the most en-
tensive ever undertaken, and the first
In seven years. Is 10 be made with the
aid OF State and local officials the
country over. and Is comparable only
TO the great task OF taking the ma.
tional census.
Nobody, In all probability. could
guess today within $4,000. 900 what
the roadways total. In dollars and
cents, on the ledger OF national assets.
Nobody knows how many miles there
are where wheels may roll. The
strength and the weakness OF the
transportation arteries likewise are
unknown in detail.
When the survey is completed, all
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Why Farmers Want
Paved Roads

The 1920 census shows that
American farmers possess 2,l26,-
5l2 motor-cars, which Is more
than thirty-two machines to ev-
cry thousand farms. ''The num-
ber of farms which had automo-
biles on JAMS 1, 1920" says the
census report, recently issued,
"was 1,979,564." Automobiles
were reported on more than one
half the farms in eight States,
Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota.
Kansas, Minnesota, North Dako-
Ia, California and Illinois. Motor
trucks were reported on 1871 ,551
farms, or about two farms out of
every hundred in the United
States.
The percentage OF cars and
trucks is steadily increasing in
the rural districts as in the cities
and 1t is no wonder that the sub
ject of improved roads is being
agitated so universally and that
everywhere the question of wild
ening our highways and making
them more permanent is being
discussed. The day when the
American farmer considered the
modern paved road as an unwar-
ranted expense and an avenue for
joy-riding city motorists is past.
No element of our population
more urgently demands prompt
and proper highway improve
ment than the American farmer.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
PENN. RUBBER CO. TO
REVISE DOWNWARD
Announces Stabilized Schedule
of Costs On Tires for T.
New Season.
Photo by International

Because OF intermittent and VI Il
gated announcements recently made
by some manufacturers in connection
with changes governing not as a rule
the entire line, but certain popular
sizes, the Pennsylvania Rubber Com.
pany has deemed 1t advisable to re-
move from the minds of its custo.
mers all uncertainty, by stabilizing
its schedule for the season of 1921
%. through announcement OF a down.
ward revision covering Vacuum Cup
Fabric and Cord Castings, also Ton
Tested" tubes, effective as of Novem.
ber 2.
No fixed discount has been EN-
ployed in reaching the new schedule.
The revised rates are based on indi.
vidual costs of vacuum cup tires
as manufactured in the plant of the
Pennsylvania Rubber Co.. and quail,
ity and reputation considered, can.
not fail to make a strong appeal to
the user.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30

these and, other facts wiz he knOsp.
and Viu be- available Tor guidance 10
roa buuJers. in audluOn, tnuro ~
be abundant data % show up compass
isOns OF costs III
First cost and maintenance af mao
adam, asphalt. concrete-eyery kff4
OF road built-frOm one section oSS
be matched against such costs FROM
every other section. II desired.
Rural highways, as well as urbar
are 60 be included. the latter embrac-
ing all roads. streets Rnd alleys ~
incorporated communities OF $500 In
habitants OF more. How the tupga
are provided for constructing aSd
maintaining roads viii be mahs
known. After the Information Is sb-
tanned, IL will be kept up 10 date.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Time Well Spent.

Motorists in checking up on the dif-
ferent mechanical features OF the car
should carefully bear IN mind once d
week:
- Eubiicate springs thoroughly.
Give steering mechanism careful In
spection.
Look over oil and gasoline connec-
tions carefully.
Examine the condition of the stor-
age battery, and see that II has suf-
ficient distilled water TO cover the
plates. t.-, - -
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Japanese Road
Rules
For Careless English
Motorists

There are suggestions for de.
creasing traffic accidents In the
Japanese rules OF the road, an
English translation OF which is in
circulation in this country, which
every careless automobile driver
should cut out and paste on the
windshield OF his car.
/. At the rise OF the hand OF
the policeman stop rapidly.
2. Do not pass him by or
otherwise disrespect him.
8. When a passenger OF the
foot hove In sight, tootle the
horn; trumpet at him melodiously
at first. but II he still obstacles
your passage. tootle him with
yigor and express by word OF the
mouth the warning iii! Hir'
4. Beware OF the wandering
horse that he shall not take fright
as you pass him by. Do not
explode an exhaust box at him.
Go smoothly by.
8. Give big space to the festive
dog that shall sport in the road.
way.
6. Avoid ENHANCEMENT OF dog
with your wheel spokSs.
7. Go smoothly on tbs grease
mud, an there turks the skid
demon.
s. Press the brake Of the foot
as you roll around the corner to
save collapse and tieup.-Amer.
lean Motorist.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
ROPE AND PLANK RRE
GOOD FRIENDS IN MUD

When a car is imbedded in mud or
sand 1t can usually be pulled out by
means of a bit OF plank and some
stout rope. Wrap the rope around
the end of the plank in a slipknor
and the other end around a spoke Of
the wheel.
Thrust the end of the plank under
the tire, turn on the power and hope
for the best. rope may be used
by passing IL around tree and fasten-
ing both ends to the car. A stout
stick. the jack handle for instance, is
inserted between the two strands of
the rope and twisted.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
ENGINEERS HOPE TO CUT
NAMES GIVEN TO BODIES

The Society of Automotive Engi-
neers is trying to reduce the number
of standardized names which may he
given to an automobile body.
The body types recommended aro:
Roadster, touring, sedan. berlin, coupe,
couplet, limousine, brougham, limou.
sine landaulet. brougham landauIet.
cabriolet and town car.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
"Check Up" on Gas.

Approximately 75 per cent Of the
estimated total of 5000 gasoline sta
tions in New York State are giving
motorists short measure on gas. The
amount paid is from $500 900 to $500
600 for petrol they do not get. Keep
your eye on the pump. and beware of
filling stations where the delivery is
outside and the pump inside the build
ing.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
NEW GERMAN AUTOMOBILE
LOOKS LIKE SUBMARINE

In Germany, one of the latest mo.
els of passenger automobiles has IL,
appearance Of submarine. The ste.
ing gear Is placed in the front, d..
the engine ana all connecting pa.
are in the rear. The new type. II
said, assumes more effective cooIif .
and reduces dust and gas difficulties
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
"Jay Waking" a MisdemeanoL

An ordinance is likely to pass -
New York City making II a pnisds-
meanor 10 undertake TO cross d.
streets In the middle Of the block.
Pede btrians viii be compelled to make
use of the regular crossings where tl7
traffic ID controlled by the polide
force
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
AMERICAN MADE AUTOS
ARE NOW WEARING LONGER

According to statistics, the wearing
qualities of American motor cars show
a steady and definite improvement.
In 1915, 14.5 per cent of the cars in
use were eliminated; in 1916, 10 per
cent were discarded; in 1917 only Is
per cent dropped out; in 1918, 5.3 per
cent and in 1919, SO per cent.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Avoiding Disaster.

To slow down the engine and re-
main In high when crossing railwat
tracks Is dangerous practice. Ths
engine may die with the car whedi
on the first rail. Tire better plani ID
to put the gears into low and let, tbs
engine run at a good reliable speed
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Specifications

Red Seal Continental Motor, SO by
inches-Covert Transmission, five plate
serated tooth type clutch-Bosch Mag
neto-Carter Carburetor-4-piece cast
shell cellular type radiator-drop
forged front axle, Timken Roller Bear
ings-Russell Rear Axle, Internal Gear,
roller bearings-semi-elli front and
rear 2 y inch springs-6-inch u. chan
mel frame-laminated disc wood wheels
Fisk Pneumatic Cord Tires, 35x5,
front and rear-128-inch wheel base
oil cup lubricating system.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Who's Driving.

Rear seat drivers are the most dan.
gerous kind Of passengers. They con.
stantly keep their feet working an inn
aginary pedal and give verbal direc-
tion in the operation of the car. They
are nervous individuals who do not
realize that their rear seat driving
gets the real driver nervous.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Equipment

Gray. & Davis electric lighting and
starting system-Willard Storage Bat
terry Ammeter Stewart Speedometer
rain vision ventilating windshield
stored drivers seat and cushion--nat-
ural wood instrument board mounted in
cowl-complete set of curtains-enam-
eled front and rear crown Tenders.
splash aprons and metal running
boards-body and chassis completely
painted, striped and varnished-com-
plete set of tools, jack and tire pump.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Aide for Auto Tourists.

Automobile tourists, when reach
ing Minneapolis, Mimi, are ap-
preached by a policeman who gives
the driver a printed slip requesting
him to visit the municipal motor
headquarters at once and carry a
man to direct them about the city
and surrounding country.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
A Question of Color.

According to experts, the most serv.
iceable colors for painting the car, in
point OF lasting qualities, freedom
from peellng, cracking and similar ills,
nre dark blue, dark green and dark
red These colors are even better
than the conventional black o..
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
A Suggestion.

Smear vaseline over your hands be-
fore tackling a repair that means
plenty of real dirty work. The appli.
cation will prevent the skin from be-
coming ingrained with filth and make
cleaning up quite a simple matter.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Speeding Reduces Tire Mileage.

The average life OF high grade tire
on racing car is under 500 miles.
which is about one-twentieth of the life
of tire operated under ordinary con-
ditions. This difference in tire service
is due directly to difference in heat
deyelODment
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Signs of Beginners.

Amateur motorists are easily de-
tected by the number of waving hands
extended from the car when giving a
signal. In. the old days, the blowing
of their horns was the test.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Attaching Tow Lines.

Always be careful to attach the rope
70 some part of the frame and not to
the axle whenever II is necessary for
n car to tow another vehicle, or to be
towed itself An axle may be easily
bent or broken.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30

Never park your car just around
curve on a narrow part of the road.
The first driver to come along may
be a combination joy rider, ignoramus,
or road hog.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
New Courtesy Club.

Among the recent nationwide auto
mobile organizations is the Courtesy
Club" Members plan to comp ete
with the Boy Scouts in their "One
Good Turn Day" and the Rotarians
in their campaign OF national service.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30

The appearance Of an old car can
he greatly improved by first carefully
washing the surface with warm water
containing n little ammonia, and then
giving II a coat of thin varnish.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
CITY OF NEW YORK
Office Of the Mayor

To Motorists:
All motorists are invited TO
visit the city of New York. Here
they will find triffic regulation
permitting facility of movement
and economy of time, with a. NOR
tality rate due to automobile ia.
talities the lowest Of any large
city in the United States.
Notwithstanding the great geo
graphical difficulties New York
city has demonstrated that 1t has
approached closer to a workable
solution of the traffic problem
than any other city on the conti-
nent. Indeed. the regulation of
traffic In this city is accom-
plished with such efficiency,
smoothness and safety that our
methods have been adopted by
practically all the larger cities of
the United States and Canada as
well as by some of the European
Capitals.
Motorists will be interested to
know that the perfection with
which traffic is regulated in this
city is the result of constant
study and a Experimental admin
istration of the highest order.
DR.. John A. Harriss. at the
head of the traffic division. is n
man of unusual ingenuity and re-
sourcefulness and to him we owe
the, adoption OF many excellent
expedients and practical sug-
gestions. We also have a body
of exceptionally competent police
directing the movement of traffic.
No whirlpool of vehicles can mas.
ter the common sense. good judg-
ment, and efficiency of these Of
ficers. The traffic police are,
moreover. both reasonable and
courteous. as our good-natured
motorists will all attest.
The City. of New York Is re-
plete with things of interest.
Prominent among these Is traffic
regulation.
(Signed) JOHN F.. HYLAN,
Mayor.
The Washington times., 1921-10-30
Thorough-Built

Nothing makeshift about it. No masquerading
mongre engineering assembage. ..
Designed expressly to meet the need for rapid eco
nOmica dependable delivery service-and built ac-
cordingly.
Handles loads up to, 5000 pounds-moves. at high
speed-costs surprisingly little to operate-can be
lied upon for long life of usefulness. In every way
justifies your judgment and satisfies your pride in
owning one. 49,.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-03-31
Bolshevism Passing Out

The Bolshevism that civilized
countries have been regarding with
horror and dread is breaking down.
1t is not being conquered by
force of arms; and it is not being
overthrow by internal insurrec-
ton. Yet its end is not far dis
tant; and it is to come so silently
and lmperceptibly that we shall
not even know how momentous a
thing is happening. 1t will not be
destroyed, but will simply pass
over gradually into new form not
greatly unlike the system that
other nations have.
The evidence of this has become
conclusive of late. The most re-
liable is that Nicholas Lenine. the
great leader Of the experiment, and
the bltterest antagonist of the es-
tabllshed social and economic sys-
tenn Of other nations, is gradually
giving up his destructive doctrines
and bringing back into Russia the
very things that he abolished when
he came into power. His recent
speeches and actions alike show his
attitude to be greatly changed to-
ward capitalism, private enterprise.
communal efforts and nationalism.
And we know further that his sub
ordlnates and apparently the whole
Russian people are following him
IN his change of front.
This is why England has recent
" entered into trade relations with
Soviet Russia, and why several
other nations, including our own.
are thinking of doing so. 1t is the
best oil all solutions Of the problem
OF Bolshevism, for it has been fairly
tried on a large scale by its best
friends, found wanting, and re-
jectcd.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-03-31
Problems, measures and
events of interest to her
as mother, home max
er and citizen.
A Way to Disarmament

A momentous decision has just
been reached by Great Britain
which seems to simplify the whole
problem of reducing ornaments.
For several generations she has
adhered steadfas'ly to the policy
of building as many war vessels as
any other two nations of the earth
combined; and because OF the pace
she has set in doing this, other
countries have been constantly
goaded to greater effort.
England now has changed her
policy. Within the past month
she has announced that in the flu
ture she will only seek to hold her
own with the one nation that
builds the greatest number of war
ships. Nor does she stop with
this assurance. Since she expects
our country to be the one that will
build the greatest number Of war
vessels, she sets forth most urgent.
ly her willingness to enter into an
agreement with US, limiting the
building program and establishing
relations Of amity and cooperation
between the two countries in nava
matters. That she means fully
what she is saying is indicated by
the following words, uttered by the
First Lord of the British Admiralty
a few days ago:
IL can say this: that if an invi
tation comes from Washington
personally am prepared to pur
aside all other matters, pressing
though they may be, in order tt
take part in this business, thar
which there can be nothing more
pressing in the affairs of tht
world"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-03-31
Woman's Place in Iowa

The state of Iowa seems to have
reached certain novel conclusions
AS to the role that it's women
should play in public affairs.
Governor Kendall, who came in
to office with promise to fulfill,
has found himself greatly hindered
by group of senators who believe
that while woman as a mere hui
man being is all right, she has GER
tain definite and fixed limitations
when it comes to public service.
These men gave their approval
when the governor appointed Miss
Anna D. Lawther, of Dubuque,
and Mrs. James A. Dewitt, of OF
tumwa, as members of the state
board of education few weeks
ago, thus making the appointment
valid. AS result, Iowa will have
for the first time women sitting on
the body which has complete con-
troll of her higher institutions OF
learning.
However, these same worthy
senators were unable to adjust
themselves to the idea that wo-
man should be given a place upon
the state board of control, whose
duty it is to supervise such state
institutions as the penitentiaries
boys and girls reform schools
hospitals for the insane, schools fol
defective children, and so on.
They refused to give their approx
al when the governor named Mrs
w. H. Snider, of Davenport, as 8
member of this board, in Febru.
airy, and they repeated their de
hance when Mr.. Kendall Withdrew
her name and appointed insteae
Mrs. Max Meyer of Iowa City. 81
he was forced to yield the point
and name man for the place. Mr.
John B. Butler, Fort Dodge
banker, was appointed recently
and the appointment was prompt
ly confirmed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-03-31
Spoil Film Star Dreams

AS result Of taking advantage
of the average girls ambition to
become movie queen, Herbert
Settles and wife are under arrest in
Kansas City, Missouri, charged
with using the mail to defraud.
They succeeded in gathering many
dollars by inserting an ad in the
papers asking for CHORUS girls and
leads to act in the movies . The
only requisite was a deposit of fifty
dollars to keep away those not
sincere The money flowed in
until government agents got busy
and spoiled the plan.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-03-31
Women More Honest than Men

A man will commit perjury with
an easier conscience than a woman
in the belief of Mrs. Ogilive, wo-
man Canadian customs inspector
at Bridgeburg, Ontario. When
Mrs. Ogllive passes through trains
bound for the United States, she
asks passengers if they have any
dutiable goods. If they reply in
the negative, she produces IA Bible
and asks them to repeat their
statements under oath.
"a large number of the women
passengers, rather than deliberately
tell a falsehood under oath, then
admit they have dutiable goods, y
said Mrs. Ogilive. "But the man
don't hesitate SO much in telling a
lie
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-03-31
Mans Judgment of Her

AS to whether women should be
allowed voice in the control of
educational affairs, there seems to
be no longer difference of opinion
in our country. For many years,
they have been gradually displac-
ing men, not only in ordinary
teaching work, but in the higher
administrative places as well. At
least seven state superintendent
OF public instruction are women;
and the list OF women
who are county superintendent,
or superln' endents of town or city
school systems, appears to be all
but endless. 1t follows that there
is no dangerous innovation in put
ting women on the state board of
education as Iowa has done.
However, there are at least three
points on which there is a differ
ence Of opinion among men re-
garding women in public affairs;
and two OF these are involved in
the question OF whether woman
should be given a place on state
board of control.
Is it right or proper to permit
any woman to come into personal
contact with the lowest, the most
vicious, most degenerate and most
hopeless phases of human life, the
regulation OF which actually CON
stitutes the chief business of the
state board of control? And does
any woman have the actual bust
ness ability that is demanded in
the management of a number of
great institutions, each of which
requires the expenditure of large
amounts OF public funds?
The men who oppose the APP
pointment of women to places on
state boards Of control, of whom
there appear to be many in nearly
every state, believe that the ans
wer to these two questions is mo
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-03-31
Making Good Lard

To make good lard that will
keep well, the following suggestions
should be observed:
/. All scraps of lean meat
should be removed, as lean strips
are almost sure to cling to the
cooking vessel and get scorched,
giving an unpleasant odor to the
lard.
2. The fat should be cut into
small blocks or strips, from one to
one and a half incher square, as
nearly equal in size as possible, 50
they will "fry out" (the dictionary
says in about the same time.
3. A clean vessel should be
filled about three-fourths full of
fat and quart of water poured in.
The small amount of water is used
to prevent the fat from burning
when the heat is first applied.
4. The kettle should be kept
over a moderate fire until the
cracklings are brown and light
enough to float. 1t is necessary to
stir frequently, else the fat will
burn.
5. When done, remove from
fire, allow it to cool slightly, and
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-03-31

first requirements Of etiquette, and
upon the observance of this mark
of good breeding depends largely
the peace of neighborhoods and
communities.
The home is the haven of rest
for the husband also, whose need is
urgent for the quiet restfulness to
the home.
For the sake of her family and
for her own welfare, the wife and
mother should guard the sanctity
of the home as sa red trust.
1t is neither tradition nor custom
which has decreed that her work
should be in the seclusion of the
home but the nature of her neces-
stiles in filling her station as q
help meet for her husband.
The fact that woman has been
given the privilege of voting does
not change her nature or diminish
the home duties of wife and
mother.
That the political rights of wo-
men have been recognized and res
pected is cause for rejoicing. 1t
has given the mother voice in the
protection of her home and will
eventually lead to an equal wage
for work performed regardless Of
sex, which will be of great benefit
to our army of women who are EN-.
ployed in gainful pursuits.
1t was thought by many that
the added power given to womer
would bring discord into the
homes. This should not be.
No discordant questions should
be brought there or no inharmoni
Gus subjects be discussed to dis
turb it's peace and restfulness. TIL,
home should be kept inviolate.