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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18
Is
European
Manager
Ex- Service Man Will
Take Post Where He
Formerly Directed
transportation

Libraries have been written and
are still in the making recording
events that drenched the world in
blood and brought humanity stag
gering to its knees, but the his
tory of this crime of the ages can
not be complete without the
chronicle of Charles e. Speaks,
who, called to the front from the
post of manager of tire sales for
the Firestone Tire and Rubber
company, advanced from captain
to colonel in the short span of two
years.
Connected from the first in the
transportation divisions, as Perish
ing's vast organization shaped
itself into coordination, he was
placed in command of vital opera
tions connected with getting sup
plies to the swiftly advancing
troons
The huge motor conveys that
Shouldered their way through the
debris strewn highways across
shell-pitted battlefields, needed
sure hands to guide them, and
here Colonel Speaks years of ex-
perience with Firestone bore the
allies in good stead.
Later as repair problems and
depots of supply forced themselves
upon the general staff, Colonel
Speaks assumed even more impor-
tant duties.
Following that ever memorable
eleventh hour of the eleventh
which dated the disbandment OF
the vast hordes caught up in the
maelstrom of war, Colonel Speaks
returned in due course to his for.
mer position with Firestoue. who
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

recognizing the value of his Off
eial experiences in France. COM
missioned his to return, assigned
to important duties in the further
ance of peacetime commerce, and
a study of selling problems in the
more important nations.
Few more romantic situations
can be conceived of than this
World War veteran, but a few
months before, treading the blood
drenched fields of sunny France.
now pursuing his way across these
same Scared ways, but this time
in the interests of reconstruction
comforting now with the captains
OF industry rather than with the
marshals of war.
Subsequent to many months
spent in Europe. Colonel Speaks,
now plain Charles e. Speaks, was
appointed to the important posi-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18
bort Winner In
Argentina Race

Establishing a new South Amer
lean long-distance record for reli-
able performance as well as fast
time a bort car won the annual
Argentina classic held this year at
Rafaela, northern Argentina. In
a field of 16 entries, among which
were one Wauxhall, two Flats
and three Dodge cars, the bort car
romped home the winner and es-
tablished another record for
American cars, according to word
received here.
This annual cross-country run
is held yearly in Argentina on the
last day Of May. In South Amer
lean racing circles it is the big
gest event of the year and this
years long-distance race covered
distance of 1872 kilometers, or
244 miles.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

Is Said to
Be Sound
Auto M a n u facturer
States That Motor
Trade Is Barometer
of Conditions

"The automobile business true
barometer of the nations busi-
ness, will make gains during the
next four years at home and alb
road beyond the realization of the
most fertile imagination.
That's the picture Frank B. An
derson, president of the United
Automotive corporation, the chief
subsidiary Of which is the Lexing-
ton Motor company, draws of the
industry as a result of two months
intensive touring and Investiga-
tion trip on the west and north
west coast.
Ansted visited 16S towns and ci-
ties from Portland and Seattle to
Old Mexico. He personally worked
with scores of distributors aAd dea
lers. He conferred with eighty
nine bankers. He discussed condi-
tions with hundreds of farmers
and other workers. He addressed
twenty-six commercial organiza-
tions and talked business condi-
tions with innumerable individ-
uals. And his conclusions, to use
his own words, are these:
Business is rebuilding through
legitimate and sane channels. We
are recovering under a sound
monetary system and although
the process must of necessity be
slow, it is making progress along
safe, substantial lines.
''It will not be return to nor
NAL, but the building of a new
normally. Thrift, work, patience
and study will be the essentials for
success in the new era of business
Waste will be eliminated insofar as
possible.
"The automotive industry is ad-
justing itself to the new condi-
tions. 1t is already on a sound ba-
sis. Domestic sales are improving
The export trade in American
made machines is growing rapid
ly.
"The recovery is coming thru
sound, safe reorganization and re
adjustment. Heretofore, when this
country recovered from serious bu
siness stagnation and depression
it was by insane methods-bank
ruptcy courts, receiVerships ant
similar methods.
"The readjustment now is com
ing thru sound business methods
without the enormous waste Of
other days. The Teadjustment il
not coming without sacrifices, but
they are sacrifices not comparable
with those of other business de
pressions.
Ansted holds an extremely opti
mistic view of the foreign m"rs.et
He said: 'In spite of unsettled
conditions everywhere in th'
world, the export trade of the Uni
ted States last year exceeded tht
year before by many millions.
"In January OF this year th'
export business of the United Sta
tes was S625, 100000, and Januar!
is considered a slow month for ex
ports. But it looks as though thi
year our export trade will exceed
that of 1920, which was man!
millions of dollars past the IS,
100000 mark.
"One of the greatest drawback
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18
Billions
Carried
/ In Autos
zio,res Show That 4
Times AS Many Ride
lin Automobiles AS
lon Trains

NoorIv five billion passengers
ere carried by motor cars during
,eoo according to figures col
.od nv the Davis Motor Car
Inv This tremendous total
naarly four times the number
passengers carried by all the
,,roads The motor cars OF
nnrica are a transportation sys-
- in themselves, in a field OF
kair own, the figures show. A
.eatement by the company fol-
lpws: aoooo,u .
.nnatitor of the railroads, al
sorgh in many instances 1t does
,Oniant the railroad for personal
sransportation. The big field OF
Il motor car is as a tributary, or
<uyiliary system. 1t carries pas
<sngers for short distances, from
IN suburbs to the city, between
lawns that are close together
irom farm to farm.
a "Another great field for motor
transportation is for travel from
.loce TO place where there is NO
etber means of communication
our ravidly growing highway sys-
tom reaches out into the very high
ravs and byways Of the nation
snd it is peculiarly the province
n the motor car to supply this
.phase of our transportation.
"During 1920, 4O0,000,00O more
passengers were carried by motor
rarq than in 1919, while the rail
,oads showed an increase OF only
e0 OOO 600. The service of 'he
motor car is growing. 1t has be-
come an indispensable transporta'
tion INIT. of unlimited possitili'
lies of future use. Greater high
way Development, and the increas
Inc number of motor cars are two
NJ the most important phases OF
our national life. Better transpor
tation means better living"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

10 our foreign trade development, !"
Ansted said, ''is due to the fact
that the average American busi-
ness man does not know the first
principles of exporting"
One of the serious problems con-
fronting American business, Ans
ted believes, is the railroad sltua-
tion.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18
Nevada To
HaveGreat
Auto Race

Reno, New, June 17.-Over a
thousand-mile course. the Nevada
automobile race will be held June
90, 80 and 81 this year, it was
announced recently. Automobiles
from all parts of the west are ex-
pected to be entered.
All sorts Of roads, from those
over mountain passes to highways
across the sandy deserts, will be
covered. Only a few miles of con-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18
Motorcycle Adds
To Self Reliance

Time was when motorcycling as
a healthful and safe sport was
frowned upon by parents at large
and the young man as a result had
a hard time trying to crafty his
desire for motorcycling.
In occasional instances the boys
hopes are still blasted by parental
objection, but as a general rule
the traditional idea that the motor
cycle is unsafe and dirty and
greasy is giving way to favorable
opinion.
A letter voluntarily sent to a
motorcycle manufacturer recently
by a bank cashier in a city in Il
linois clearly exemplifies the gen
eral tendency of thought. He said ::
Il think motorcycle is a fine
thing for young man. My son
enjoyed trip to aClifornia last
summer and after arriving on the
coast toured the country there
with his sidecar outfit. After re-
turning home, l noticed that my
boy was broader in his considera'
tion of everything and more self
reliant. The experience was a
great, big education for him."
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

tion OF European manager for the
Firestone Tire and Rubber com-
pany, with headquarters in Lon
don. England, where he will
bring to fruition the we'll learned
lessons gained at first hand in a
Europe at peace and war.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

Don't throw away your valve
caps. Screw them on firmly and
prevent air leakage here. The valve
plunger, a little mechanism inside
the, stem, serves as an air lock dur
ing initiation, but the valve cap is
the secondary air seal during u.s.
age. Fred w. Vogler of the North
west Auto company, distributor for
Miller tires, advises using the
valve to initiate the tire and using
the cap to keep 1t inflated.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18
General interest to People Of Willamette Valley

crete pavement are on the route.
Two trophy cups and consid-
erable amount OF prize money will
go to the winner The race is to
be conducted by the Nevada High
way association and will follow
as closely as possible the racing
rules of the American Automobile
association.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

The forestry service is building
a road to the foot of Mount Adams.
This road will permit toIrisrs and
all lovers of mountain scenery tn
60 by auto to the snow line.
Automobile license reciprocity is
estimated to have been brought in
TO Canada at the Winisow border
mole than 100000 during the
past year.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

The motor and radiator of a
new French automobile are mount
ed close to the rear axle, the in
ventor claiming this arrangement
permits the use of smaller and
lighter bodies.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

The Bell Telephone company of
Philadelphia uses an armored mo-
for truck for the collection of mon
ey from its many telephone pay
stations.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

On wet asphalt streets or slip
rery roads do not apply the brakes
suddenly unless absolttcl! nece'
saIy. If the brakes arg applied
suddenly under these conditions !
bad skid is sure tc result.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

The car owner who intends to
do any repainting work will do
well to see that all exposed oil
holes are stuffed with felt or waste
to prevent their being painted over
and so choked. The latter condi-
tion will result in failure of oil to
reach the bearings when the car
is again being run.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

In North and South Carolina
The courts have held that a pedes-
ulan struck by a motor car car
sue for possession of the vehicle.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

JOURNAL WANT ADS PAY
JOURNAL WANT ADS PAY
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18
Marion AutOCO.
2s5 s. COmr Street. Phone S62.
235 S. Com1 Street.

Special Six Sedan ..------ 2S95
Big Six Touring Car 1925
Special TX Coupe -.-.---$2975
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-18

Special Six Touring Car ....-SfS95
Special Six 2-pass Roadster 1S45
Special Six 4-pass. Roadster 1895
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
BUCHANAN

The second numb Der or the Lyceum
Course by the as" club viii be
given Saturday evening at the Clark
theater. This number presents VIII
.. Irwin. who gives both magic art
and impersonation. The purpose OF
this course Is a desire OF the club
not only 20 bring worth while enter
tainment 10 Buchanan. but 10 f.
nanciaIly aid local charities.
Mayor Childs has issued a procla-
nation designating Armistice day.
1921, a holiday for Buchanan. on
this day more than 100 memorial
trees will be planted along the south
side of Terre Coupe road. and fitting
ceremonies are 10 be carried out.
The main speaker for the occasion
viii be Rev. George W. Titus of
Mishawaka, known to most boys as
The Fighting Parson."
Mrs. Curtis OF Niles, is visiting at
the home OF her daughter, Mrs. J..
L. Richards
The Presbyterian Aid society met
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs Maude Peck. This society IS
planning to hold their annual ba-
zar at the church parlors on Nov.
26.
Ray Belleville of Chicago. is
spending a few days with his sister,
Mrs. Lou Desenberg.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
GROESBECK PROBES
REPORT OF ABUSES
Michigan Executive Takes a
Hand in Investigating Boys
Industrial School.

LANSING. Mich. Nov. o.
Changes in the management of the
state industrial school for boys are
a posi- Utility as the result Of an in
vestigation INTO conditions there b.
Gov. Groes Jeck and r. H. Scott.
chairman OF the corrective commits
sion OF the state welfare depart
ment.
Gov. Groesbeck is not satisefid
with the way things have been 60
ing at the Lansing institutions. In
formation mas been received at the
executive office. alleging deplorable
moral conditions and considerable
social disease in the school.
IS an outgrowth Of these reports.
the governor Thursday spent several
hours in the institution taking tes-
timony from the employees and in
mates II Is understood that in case
conditions are found to warrant a
change a new man will be installed
10 have general charge of the dis
cipline and morale OF the inStitu-
ton. Supt. Joseph Frost, according
20 present plans. probably viii be re-
tanned in charge Of the education of
the inmates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04

The 80 club met Monday after
noon at the home OF Mrs Maude
Peck. Two most interesting auto
biographies We're given: those OF
John Stuart Mill. by Mrs. J. L
Richards: and Marie Bashkirtseff.
by Mrs. Lou DeSenberg.
Ground has been broken for the
new high school building which is 20
stand on the present site.
Mrs. Jack Bishop entertained a
number or friends Monday evening.
The guest Of honor was Mrs Frieda
DeTissandie Of Rock Island Ill
First prize was given 10 Mrs Alfred
Richards.
The Happy-Go-Lucky club met
Tuesday evening at the home OF Mrs.
Jake Rough.
The Camp Fire girls were enter
tanned Tuesday evening at the home
Of Miss Mildred Stevens. Miss Tina
Nelson was chosen as their new
guardian.
Mrs. Charles Boone and Mrs. Ar
mold s Webb entertained at Bridge
on Thursday afternoon.
The home Of George Snyder five
miles north Of Buchanan, was de-
stroyed by fire Tuesday morning
The house was leveled to the ground
but a strong east wind saved the
barn from a similar fate. Section
men who were working on the Pere
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
HUNT FOk SLAYER
IN DEATH MYSTERY
Strange Staying of Rushville
Farmer Causes Sudden
Hunt In Counties.

RUSHVILLE. Ind. Nov. 3.-The
mysterious death Of Edgar Ross. IS.
farmer. instigated a search by
Rush and Shelby county authorities
today for a murderer.
Ross body was found in the cot
tage on the farm which he tenant
ed. His wife and child had gone 10
spend the day with her porents.
Furniture in the room where the
body was found with a shotgun
charge through the heart was over
turned and there were other signs OF
struggle There were pools Of
blood on the floor and some one
walking in 1t had tracked red
splOtches all through the house.
Ross served with the A. r. L. and
was gassed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
Body of Missing Man
Is Found IN SUGn1p

LUDINGTON. Mich. Nov. 3-Ly-
Ing face down half covered in water
the body Of I. o. Harsh, aged IS,
was found in a swamp near Hamlin
lake by Charles Smith. Il farmer.
Harsh disappeared from his sum-
mer cottage on Hamlin lake Oct 5
and for two weeks searching parties
secured the woods for him lie is
believed to have persisted on the
night he disappeared. wandering in
to the swamp five miles from his cot
tage. His widow OF Ludington, and
three sons residing in Chicago sur
vive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
Court Declines to accept
Babe as Exhibit IN Case

PORT HURON, Mich. Nov. g.
Offering OF a few months old babe
as evidence. with the request that it
be marked as an exhibit and kept
in the possession Of The court, was
an unusual feature today in the
trial of John Gage on a charge
brought by a girl Of IA. c. l.. Bene-
dict. attorney for Gage. made the
strange request. Judge Harvey Tap
pan refused TO mark the babe as an
exhibit or assume its custody. Gage
is accused by Henriette Caddow. a
minor. 4 pathetic feature of the
case is that the 14-year-old girl did
not know that Alfred Caddow was
her stepfather. and not her father,
until today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
NILES CONTINUES
RED CROSS DRIVE
Membership Campaign to Be
Waged Until Armistice Day
Arrange for Clinic.

The annual drive for renewals OF
RIDE Cross mem berships. which be-
gan in Niles Tuesday. will continue
until Nov. II. Armistice day. The
committee comprises the following:
sIrs G. " Montague. chairman.
Margaret Hamilton. Mrs. Earl Van
derbcck. Ora Kneeshaw. Gertrude
Hamilton. Gladys Kneeshaw. Ciaud-
iac Aliley. Hazel Scott. Mrs. Stuart
White. Mary Kneeshaw. NIignon Ty-
ler. MarpOrie Bennett, Mrs. Walker
Sleight. Marguerite Troost. Mrs.
Harry owen. Viola HUT. Mae Codd.
AIRS. Paul Thayer. Mrs +. Storms.
Mrs Frank French. Mrs j. 4. Kerr.
Miss Margaret Cuddy. Mrs. Brecker'
ard Mrs. Frank Shoemaker. The
Niles branch receives all money Civ
en- for membership. with the eXcep-
ton OF soc. which is given 20 the Ma
t!onaI Association OF Red Cross.
The Michigan Department Of
Health has arranged for a clinic to
Doe held in Niles on Nov. 4th. DR..
Malcolm Q. Campbell Of Lansing
viii have charge OF the tuberculosis
Aun.c~ while the children's clinic viii
- conducted under DR. Frank J..
Rose. 4 venereal disease clinic will
be held each evening from Z TO
o'clock. while the hours from 4 TO
o'clock have been reserved for eX-
service men desiring examination.
The condition Of Mrs. Edward
SteinbaUrer. St Joseph av., who re-
Gently underwent a mapOr Oper-
alton at Epworth Hospital in South
Rend was so much improved We'd
nesday that physicians permitted
her To be removed 10 her home in
this city.
The homes OF Bert Aldrich $40
S. Lincoln av.. and James Brady,
POS Pokagon ST.. are guaranteed
for scarlet fever.
The case OF W. T. Babbitt, Niles
lum herman. versus John and Mary
Fisher is = be carried TO the SUI
preme court Circuit coure late
Monday awarded a judgment Of
S70234. representing materials fur
nished. to Mr. Rabbit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04

Marquette railroad waded across
the st. Joseph river 20 assist IN
fighting the flame
Mrs. Fred Montgomery is on the
sick list.
Mrs. Ellen Hotchkiss. we'll known
citizen of Buchanan. celebrated her
Goth birthday last Friday. oct. IS.
Mrs. Hotchkiss. whose mind and
memory are Still active. though not
able physically 90 get away from
home. was most happy on this day
10 greet her many friends who call
ed. Beautiful flowers and pOtted
plants together with other tokens of
honor made the day a treasured
memory for her.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
NEGRO FIRES GBN AT
RABBIT: S25. 900 LOSS

INDIANAPOLI, Ind, Nov. "a
flash from a shotgun charge fired by
a negro at a rabbit, which had run
unedr the barn of Frank Tattman,
here Thursday. set fire TO some hay
stored there and resulted in the de-
struction % the barn. an airplane
kept in the barn and also the dwell
ling house Of Mr.. Tattman. nearby
The total loss is estimated at $25,-
600.
Seven negro boys. who were hunt
ing near the Tattman home, chased
the rabbit under the barn. one OF
the youths red under the barn at
the rabbit. the flash from the gun
setting fire TO rs tons Of hay tsored
there. All Of The negroes were placed
under arrest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
Michigan Prison Plants
ODerdted at Loss. Report Saws

LANSING. Mich. Nov. 3.-Prison
industries at Marquette lost s192.-
%. up to July 1. this year. most of
the loss being encountered during
tho past two years according to a
report submitted 10 Gov. Groesbeck
today by Fred Griswold. head of the
accounting division or the admins
.rative board.
The principal loss was in she
overall factory. which shows a de-
felt Of S30I.O7f.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
EAIRVIEW

Miss Nellie Kagel of South Bend
spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs Elmer Whitesel
Mr.. and Mrs. CIaud Wttler spent
Thursday with Miss Lucille Lane.
Mr.. and Mrs Cloyd Bestle and
son spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Claud Peterson Of Lydick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Ferry and
children spent Sunday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gamble of Cot
tage Hill.
Mr. and Mrs Irwin LYdick OF Wal
nut Grove were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. ". Lydick Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
WAR BRIDES To CUT
INTO CROOM'S PURSE

WASHINGTON. Nov soldiers
wis paid for the transportation Of
European brides to this country
must stand the expense themselves.
according 20 a ruling by COmptrol-
Ter Gen McCarl
The government. he held will not
reimburse soldiers for such outlay.
Provisions Of the law under
which 123 European wifes or sol
d.ers were brought 10 this country
az the expense OF the government
prior 10 June 3. 1920. Mr.. McCarl
held. do not apply where a soldier
has already paid for his wife's Tas-
sage
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04

LANSING. Nov. S.-Contracts
We're let today by the state admin
istrative board for the construction
or national guard armory AT Big
Rapids. TO cost S41.256. The 1921
legislature appropriated $4,000 for
the erection 20 an armory in Big
Rapids and citizens OF that city add
Cd $40 900 50 that there IS available
$4,000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
WOULD-BE ROBBER
OF BANK ESCAPES

GOSHEN. Ind Nov. 3.-A lone
bandit who accosted Sam K!mmel.
of Wolf Lake. cashier Of the state
bank there. in the basement of the
institution Wednesday. apparently
has made good his ESCAPE.
TIE obtained nothing.
Kimmel met the man i'm the base
lnent Of the bank when ne went TO
look at the furnace.
The would-be robber demanded
that the safe be opened. but Kimmel
escaped him by running into an
adjoining room and shutting the
D DOR.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
UNIVERSALISTS OPEN
74TH ANNUAL MEETING

MUNCIE, Nov. 3.-The 74th an
nual convention Of the Universalist
church of Indiana was begun here
Thursday. The first session was de-
voted to welcoming talks. The Rev
John Alfred. Of Connersville. state
president OF the church, made the
principal address Of the day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
Thrown BY HoRsE-HURT

KALAMAZOO. Niche. Nov. a.
Ernest Mclean, manager OF the
Park American hotel. is in a Kala-
mazoO hospital suffering from a
fracture and dislocation OF the
shoulder and other serious injuries
as the result of an accident. while
he was out horseback riding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-04
Sues to Recover S25, 900 on
Contract to Sell Shoes

KALAMAZOO. Mich. Ncv. g.
Alex Velleman. proprietor Of a de-
partment store has hled suit against
the Endicott-JohnsOn Shoe Co..
Frank Brophy. one Of the COmpany's
statesmen. and Fred AppeldoOrn, a
local shoe retailer, for S25. 900 dam
ages. NaIleman alleged that. after
Re spent thousands Of dollars ad-
vertising the cOmpany's shoes in this
community and had worked up a big
Dale for them. the agency was trans
ferred to the other dealer. He
charges the transaction amounted
to conspiracy IN restraint of tradel