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Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

cred roads, lols distance auto fans who caravan in Speed Wagons find that the Rec is the most practical vehicle for the various driving con ditions encountered Sn a transcontin- ental tour.
 The unusual photograph shown in the accompanying illustration has just been received by Harry Smith, of the Smith Motor Sales company, and shows the travelling home of Mir. and Mrs. Don Scranton of Concord, Michigan. They were spending more than a year in a transcontinental trip in their Speed Wagon. The Scrantons left home on the fifth of September, followed the Lincoln Highway tn Cheyenne, then through the Rocky Mountain National Park. From there they n.otored 10 Mexico and later returned to Seattle. They now are on the second lap of the tour and will probably cat their Christmas dinner in their Speed Wa gon home somewhere in Florida
 A bed, trunk and refrigerator arc three of the comforts in their travel ing home which is completely equip ped throughout A three drawer dresser and a large chest are the other movable objects in this unique touring wagon" and the Scrantons state that their trip is being made without the least discomfort or in convenience.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
Gill Battery Will
 Attempt Almost
 Any Kind of Test

There seems to be almost nothing in the way of a test that the Gill battery will not attempt and sue cessfully do, and the latest accom- piishment which has attracted the attention of the motoring public was tLe recent remarkable demonstration a. Long Beach, when a Gill battery, entirely on its own power, drove a Chevrolet baby grand a distance of almost a mile over paved streets.
 Hundreds of motorists were on hand to see this test of power and recuperation and saw the battery drive the automobile almost nine blocks until it was discharged so completely that it would turn the wheels no more. Then, after a rest of two minutes, it sent the car on its way again for several hundred feet, repeating the performance after a rest of five minutes more.
 This test has been likened some what to the strain that contractors subject balconies in theaters to dur ing the course of construction. They pile hundreds of sacks of sand in rows, placing many times the strain on the supports that would normally be there if the balcony were filled with people or the usual seating ca pacity In this test the battery was forced to draw a load many, many times the capacity of the usual drain on the battery, and it withstood the test remarkably.
 One of the interesting features of the test was the fact that the bat tery had been selected out of stock originally and placed in the car dur ing August. Since that time it had been discharged on the starter moro than 500 times. At the completion oi 300 discharges of this kind it was opened by government battery engi- ueers at the sub base and thoroughly l tested and found in perfect condi- | ton.
 This is the kind of grueling strain: that Gill batteries withstand, many | of them now for almost d year, since ! the local factory was started, and art 1 registering perfect scores.
 | -O-
 l Los Angeles has two passenger automobiles for every II inhabitants
 Pennsylvania auto license fee. may be increased next year 50 tc | loo per cent.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

profit by the substitution of inferior parts are those who make them and the dealer who obtains them at a lower price than genuine parts.
 The car owner usually has to pay full price in addition to paying for the time spent in putting them in, and then he pays again for their re- placement when they cause trouble.
 Naturally, the car manufacturer is desirous of having only parts that he knows are good used for replace ments, for inferior parts will not stand up-and the car earns a bad reputation.
 That is why manufacturers urge car owners to insist that genuine parts only be used for replacements on their machines, for both the manufacturers and the car owners benefit by it.
 Garagemen by using pirate parts build up a reputation for unrelia- bility and poor work-and this repu- tation, of course, always results in loss of patronage.
 A s1500 American truck costs 21,- 900 francs in Belgium.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
IRISH FORDS0N PLANT ADDS TO
 |TS OU UTPUT I

After spending ss.25eG00 on the Fordson tractor enterprise at Cork, South Ireland, which was started in war time with the marked good will and help of the local people, and amid much grumblipg by interested parties on this side, it looked recent ly as if the enterprise was doomed to an inglorious end. Production fell off and the number of hands din1in- ished to a few score. Trade was re- vived, however, and the works are increasing production, with nearly 1000 employed.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
LUsRIcATINe REAR SPRINGS

In the car equipped with semi elliptic springs and having Hotchkiss drive there is always more or less of an unpleasant grating sound at the front end of the rear springs. No matter how regularly the grease cups are filled rust. dirt, etc, will find lodgment and cause this grat- ing. The best plan of remedying this trouble is to squirt kerosene all over the ends of the springs and then ap- uly a little lubricating oil. This is generally less so by boring two holes one half inch in diameter through the wooden sills of the body, one above each spring end. All that is now necessary is to lift up the mat and squirt on the oil by means of the can,
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
Tire Claims Good
 Only For Defects

Instead of the mileage guarantee of tlSes, comes the surety of freedom from defects in workmanship and material.
 That is the new form of guaranty adopted by tire manufacturers de- termined to eliminate the evil of un- just claims for new tires based upon the guarantee of mileage.
 Hereafter the manufacturers have decided to consider defective tires only on the basis of their appearance and the condition in which they are returned for adjustment. A standard claim form has been devised for the use of tiremakers and dealers. to be presented bySthe motorist when en- tering a claim based on defective workmanship or material.
 The new form is expected to re- suit in the elimination of policy adjustments, which are said to have caused losses running into large sums annually. Abuses of the form CT method. say tire men, tended to increase costs.
 According to the new warranty, manufacturers reserve the right to decide whether the damaged tire failed to give good service because of faulty workmanship or material In that event, the tire will be re- paired or replaced and a charge vii be made that will compensate foI the service rendered by the returned tire
 The standard warranty concludes with this warning to motorists:
 Pneumatic tires in which a suh- stitlite for air has been used, tires used when not inflated to the press ure recommended, used under loads in excess of those recommended, used on wheels out of alignment, abused or misused, used on rims other tEan those bearing certain specified stamps, or which have been injured through accident or design. are moi subject to claim"
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
RUDOLPH WARNS. AGAINST USING. PIRATE PARTS

Ed Rudolph takes occasion to call the attention of garage men to the bad business of using pirate parts" Ed declares that pirate parts have been a bugbear of manufacturers for some time. not only in the auto motive but in other industries as well.
 The mechanism of the automobile lends itself we'll to the substitution ,f parts which are inferior to the parts originally put in by the manu- ractUrer. Of course, the ones who
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
CYLINDER HEAD WRENCH

It is possible to make a special wrench for the back cylinder head and rocker arm assembly cap screws on six cylinder engines, by reversing the handle of an open end wrench de- signed for use on the Ford flywheel.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
VALUABLE CLAMPS

An excellent little c clamp may be made from a large sized square nut. The threads are filed out and a section of one side is cut away. after which the part is drilled and taped for a small set screw.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
COLD AIR AND MISSING

In some cars it is possible for cold air blowing on the inlet manifold to cause so much condensation that the forward cylinder will develop habit ual missing. This may be cured by fitting a metal shied in such way as to defect the air from the man. fold at that position.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
PROTECTING SCREWS

When driving screws into hard wood breakage is a trouble frequently encountered. This may be prevented by applying beeswax to the screw. as this removes the intense friction which is the cause of the breakage.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
TO FILL GREASE CUPS

To facilitate the filling of grease cups for the forward end of the uni versal joints which are located un- der the floor boards. drill four holes through the floor board directly over the grease cups.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
RUBBER CEMENT PROTECTOR

By placing an old felt hat over the top of a gallon can of rubber cement evaporation of the liquid will be pre- vented. Also it is possible to leave the brush in the can, whereby it re- mains soft and pliable instead of hardening, as 1t does when it was removed.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

China will hold her first automo- bile show at Shanghai in November.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

When you want to turn out or pass another car. first know what is coming behind.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

California claims to have more automobiles registered than any other state in the union.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
"BiWs Bulletin"
 Still Sparkline

Bill McManus of Ed Rudolph's editor of Bills Bulletin, is still very much on the job, from the appear ance of his editorial page this week The following is a sample:
 BILL SAYS:
 For every rich old duck, there's some sweet young thing who longs to get in the swim.
 The man who works like a horse usLaIly has stable business.
 Rivers have been known to move mountains, but there's many laud- lord vino can't move his tenants. Santa Claus and Henry Ford are first cousins. Both have made mill lions of people happy. Both keep the public guessing. The Gold Dust Twins may rank first as dirt chasers, but Mary Christmas and Elizabeth Ford are the original joy sisters. Geraldine: "How did your dad know you had the Ford out?"
 Clarice: Well. you see. ran over him."
 Bella: "What did you see when you looked through the keyhole? Donna: "Nothing to speak of" Ford Motorist: "Is there any ordinance limiting the speed of cars 1 in this town?' Native: "Gawsh, no. You auto 1 nobeel fellers can't get through ! Squashville any too soon fer us" "Say. waiter is this an incubator 1 chicken? It tates like it.'' 1 T don't know, sir.'' | 'Tt must be. Any chicken with a mother could never get as tough as this one"
 One enterprising village has this | sign: Drive slow and see our town | Drive fast and see our jail. Drive l careless and see our graveyard" l Customer: Do you make any re- duction for those in the same line of business?"
 Waiter: "Yes; are you a restau- rant keeper?"
 Customer: "No, I'm burglar"
 Pennsylvania highways may b'
 widened to 100 or 12o feet, near largt cities.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

Truck owners of Ohio are com bining to fight the law which limits loads a truck may carry.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

More than 46 per cent of the cars sold in the United States are paid for on the installment plan
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

The man who works like a horse usually has a stable business.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

A new form of bumper protects the car again side iolts.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

Rivers have been known to move mountains, but there's many a laud- lord vino can't move his tenants.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

"Say. waiter is this an incubator chicken? It tates like it.''
 T don't know, sir.''
 "Tt must be. Any chicken with a mother could never get as tough as this one"
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

Bella: What did you see wher you looked through the keyhole?
 Donna: "Nothing to speak of"
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

Geraldine: "How did your dad know you had the Ford out?"
 Clarice: Well, you see. ran over him."
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25
BILL SAYS:

For every rich old duck, there's some sweet young thing who longs to get in the swim.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

Bill McManus of Ed Rudolph's editor of Bills Bulletin, is still very much on the job, from the appear ance of his editorial page this week. The following is a sample:
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

Ford Motorist: "Is there any ordinance limiting the speed of cars in this town2"
 Native: "Gawsh, no. You auto mobeel fellers can't get through Squashville any too soon fer us."
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

A s1,5o0 American truck costs 21,- 900 francs in Belgium.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

One enterprising village has this sign: Drive slow and see our town. Drive fast and see our jail. Drive careless and see our graveyard"
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

Customer: Do you make any re- duction for those in the same line of business?"
 Waiter: Yes; are you a restau- rant keeper?'
 Customer: 'No, I'm burglar"
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

Los Angeles has two passenger automobiles for every II inhabitants
 Pennsylvan as auto license fees may be increased next year 50 to loo per cent
Arizona republican., 1921-12-25

Pennsylvania highways may be widened to 100 or 12o feet, near large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-29
REGARD RULING ON
 EXPRESS SHIPMENTS
 AS VERY IMPORTANT

Local officers of the Southeastern Express company, which began busi- ness May 1 over the lines of the South ern and allied railroads. regard as of highest importance the outcome or hearings which are now under way oe- fore the state public service com- mission It is understood similar questions at issue with the American Railway Express company are shortly to be brought to the attention Of the interstate commerce commission
 According to these officials, the new company seeks a ruling on its peti- tion for the establishment of rules TOT rates and routes for shipments Of ex- press over the two lines. The new com pany contends that the duty of an ex- press company is to transport pack ages by the shortest routes in the quickest time possible. It is contend ed. for instance, that in the Alabama territory the older company ships by longer and roundabout routes in order to keep packages on their own lines, rather than to use the South ern and allied lines where time would be saved by such action. It is claimed to be very important to get a ruling on the matter in order that the public may get the most efficient and ex- peditiouS service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-29
GRANT HEARING FOR
 COTTON RATE MATTER

The Southern Freight Rate commit tee has promised to give hearing. at the request of the Birmingham Traffic Bureau. that it extend the time of through rates on cotton held at con- centration points.
 Much cotton is in Birmingham ware houses, and those of other concentra- tion points, where it was sent to be pressed and held in storage until mar keted. The standing rule has been that this cotton pay the local rate to the concentration point, but when ship ped to consumer should have an allow ance made so that the lower through rate only shall have been charged. This privilege expires July 31. Tho request Is that the railroads extend the period of this privilege to Janu- ary 1.
 Holders of cotton do not care to market at this time on account of the depressed state of the market, but hope for better prices this fall. It is esti- mated that the saving through the ap- plication of the through rate amounts to a half a cent pound, hence the desire to have the through rate priv ilege extended.
 The Birmingham Warrant Ware house company. A. H. Cleaver and com pany and Bashinsky Cotton company limited, indorse the proposal of the Traffic Bureau.
 It is generally believed that the railroads will agree to the extension.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-29
BUY 17,OOO ACRES
 OF TIMBER LAND
 FOR DEVELOPMEN
Birmingham People Interested In Proposition Said to h. volve Half a Million.
 Houses to Be Built

Tn connection with a Birminghan1 corporation now being formed for the purpose of extensive house building and other development enterprise at Tarrant City and North Birmingham, deal has been closed for the pur- chase of a tract of 17,000 acres of tim Der land In Lamar county. according to a special dispatch from Okolona, Miss.
 The reported price agreed to be paid for the timber land is $500. 900. The deal is understood to have been made by Capt. S. M. Anderson of Ok olona, who represents himself and the Birmingham interests that are to be associated together as the Magic City Development company. The proposed company is backed by Tarrant City and North. Birmingham holders O.; large tracts of lands.
 The dispatch from Okolona reads:
 Okolona, Miss, May 29.-One of the largest deals in timber lands which has ever been consummated in this section was the sale of 17,000 acres of pine lands, which deal was closed Fri day.
 The deal was made by Capt. s. M. Anderson of Greenwood, Miss. acting as agent for the Magic City Develop ment company of Birmingham, the price paid being $500.000.
 It was stated that the lands were owned by parties in Lamar county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-29
WOULD REINTR0DUCE
 SAVING OF DAYLIGHT

Municipal daylight saving is pro posed by clothiers of Birmingham, tc take effect June Is and remain in force until September Is. to allow em- ployes of stores and industrial plants an extra hour of daylight away from their work.
 A committee composed of Joe Saks Mervin Blach and John DeShazo, will discuss the proposition with L. Sevier president of the Alabama sManufac- turers association, Monday morning An effort will be made to enlist the support of the Manufacturers asso- citation in the movement.
 :, The committee will confer with the city commission Tuesday, in an effort to work out plans for putting the day light saving law into effect. The plan is to move the clocks of the county up an hour during the summer sea son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-29
UNCLE AND AUNT
 GET GRAHAM CHILD
Court Makes AWard-PermitS Father and Grandfather
 to Visit Her

In a decree handed down yesterday by Judge Hugh A. Locke in the chan cery division of the circuit court the custody of Bertha Graham, the 10- year old daughter of R. J. Graham, was awarded to her uncle, J. H. Gra- ham and his wife, Mrs. Laura Gra- ham.
 The court recites in the decree that 1t would be for the best interest of the child to be awarded to the cus- tody of the uncle and aunt. The father and grandfather are given the right to visit Bertha and to have her visit them at such times and places as will not be inconsistent and will not interfere with the control of the uncle and aunt.
 The father was taxed with the costs in the case.
 Habeas corpus proceedings were instituted several weeks ago by the father of the child against A. Speaker, her grandfather, for the custody of the girl.
 It was alleged in the petition that the grandfather decoyed the child away for the purpose of raising her under the Catholic faith, to which the father announced himself as be- ing opposed. Warrant was also sworn out by R. J. Graham charging MT Speaker with Kidnapping the girl.
 The grandfather admitted being a Catholic in his answer, but alleged that MT. Graham was as much a Catholic as he was anything. He denied that he had decoyed the girl away for the purpose of raising her l Catholic. and alleged that she came to him for protection because she was mistreated by the step mother, the present wife of Mir. Graham. MT Speaker asserted that he had never In any way inrerfered with the educa- tional or religious training of the child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-29

rms same double hundred is prob. ably painfully recalling the ascent of the longest hill in the world, under the hottest sun that ever shone." all part of the days work yesterday.
 Like a Mountain
 These two feats stand out as fea- lures of a wonderful outing, although the plentitude of dust along the high way after the smooth stretches of the new paving were left behind. left its impression on not a few Com Xxi Ro- Ex-Civies who made the trip to the camp.
 After experiencing the pleasure of riding over the level surface of the highway just completed by the county the visitors to the camp ran the gaunt let of a dust cloud. In a short time, however, Camp Andrews was reached and cars parked.
 Crossing a suspension foot bridge and following a trail through the woods, the pilgrims suddenly came fcrred to. Councils of war were held here, with always the same result. The climb was begun
 Cold Drinks
 Some minutes later, puffing and gasping like fish out of water. the crowd struggled over the crest of the hill. Here they were handed iced drinks by scouts. Undoubtedly, the climbers regarded these drinks as the coldest they had ever tasted.
 After a breathing spell, lunch was announced. Brunswick stew, barbe- cued meats and the quart bottles of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-29

pr. c. B. Glenn, assistant superin-
 tendent of the city schools, will leave this morning at o'clock on the Birm-
 ingham special for New York on the first link of his trip to Edinburgh, Scotland
 pr. Glenn Is a delegate from the Birmingham Rotary club to the con- vention of International Rotary which
 will be held in Edinburgh June 13 to
 16 inclusive. He will join Mrs. Glenn and Miss Marie Glenn in New York
 and they will accompany him on the trip. a
 The New York Rotary club will en- tertain all visiting Rotarians with a luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria hotel Tuesday and during the afternoon the wives and daughters of Rotarians will be entertained at the various theatres. pr. Glenn will sail, June l, on the Cameronia, the Cunard liner chartered
 for the trip by Rotarians, and expects to dock at Glasgow, June g. According to the plans of the dele gates the national meeting of Rotary clubs will be held on the ship going
 over and large number of com
 mittees are planning entertainment
 features for the trip.
 At the conclusion of the conven- ton Dr. Glenn will visit Scotland, Eng landf Belgium. Germany, Switzerland. Italy, Holland and France, remaining
 abroad all summer. pr. Glenn and pr. Edmonds, the Birmingham dele
 gates, accompanied by their families,
 will sail from La Havre, France, Au- gust r, on the French liner Lafayette. They expect to reach New York
 August 27. and will return to Birm- ingham in September.
 Dr. Glenn is planning to visit the schools of the various countries visited while abroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-29
NEW ORDINANCE ID
 REGULATE J|TNEYS
 |SREADYFOR VOTE
Insurance Clause and Routing Are Features of Contest. Advocates of Both Sides
 Will Be Heard

Drafts of an ordinance to be sub- stituted for the one introdced by Com- missioner H. P. Burruss last Tuesday were prepared by Fred Moore, city attorney, yesterday, the bond and in- surance features of the original meas ure being eliminated.
 When the commission meets at o'clock tomorrow morning to take ac- tion on jitney regulation, a motion will be made by one of the members of the commission to substitute the re- arranged measure for the one original lv placed before the commission by MT. Burruss.
 strong fight Is expected to be waged against adoption of the substi- tute measure, with Commissioner Bur russ leading the objectors. Members of the civic organizations will attend the meeting tomorrow morning to reiterate their stand on the jitney question.
 The commi ssioners who support the substitute measure, which carries the routes agreed upon by the commission in conference last week, will face violent protests from the jitney opera tors. who declare the routes specified will mean slow death for their busi- ness.
 Jame swatherly, representing jit- ney operators will try to prevent routing features being incorporated in the ordinance. He will also protest against bond and insurance features being approved by the board. Memebrs of the newly organized union of jitney operators will appear to oppose the ordinance, while mem bers of the street car mems unions will ask passage of strong jitney re- rulation