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Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
Chinonan

If you enjoy the confidence of your Chinese laundryman or waiter. he will tell you this: "In solving the Far Eas, problem, China the goat. What hap en now, no matter. In F years 1933-China lick Japan. We make plans now. drill many troops Nc hurry. When we get through. nc Japan left"
 That line of talk is common among Chinese all over the world. Where there is so much smoke, there must be fire. China. long suffering, vii take care Of herself in time. Delfvet us from the wrath of gooa-natu-ss man
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
Income

Are you an average Americani Then in 1913 your income was s354 for each member of the family. This rose to s629 in 1919. But it was only s55S in actual buying power, on the basis of prices you had to pay in 1913.
 These figures come from the na- tional bureau of economic research, name so formidable that it carries conviction.
 Nearly all of us thought we were getting rich during the war So we were-on paper. The fellows who cashed in before the break walked off with the jackpot
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

''Yes, sir"
 That afternoon a lady called. She had hard features and an acid ex- pression, and she demanded to see the editor at once.
 Impossible" said William.
 But I'm his wife" persisted the lady.
 That's what they all say," said the boy.
 Secretary Hoover said at a ban quet:
 "OLe difference between Europe
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
iish |

Anglers cheer at Coney Island, where fish are swimming so close to shore that many of them leap out on the beach.
 Big fish are hunting in great num- bers. The terrified little fellows hustle to shallow water to escape.
 This form of warefare goes on con- stantly in nature. Cynics refer to it as proof that war is a natural state of man. They are wrong. Animal life has to prey on its fellows to live. Not SO with civilized man. Vegetable life is his only legitimate prey.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

Having regaled the patient nearer with a description of he. hubby's idiosyncra Q sies, she started on a monologue of his hobbies.
 Her remarks be- ing received with out enthusiasm
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

tients the truth, never deceiving them about critical illness.
 This gets into the power of mind over matter. Some patients have pulled through sickness by will power alone. Equally powerful is ina gina ton. which makes hypochondriacs imagine they are sick.
 If some patients knew the truth, they might die of fear. Others learn ing the truth. could rally their will power.
 What do you thinkr
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

"Yes. I recall the occurrence" replied his friend.
 You remember how I looked high and low for it and could not find 1t anywhere2"
 T remember your diligent and ex- hntrSfin-n cnnrnin Q
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

The Military Order of Foreign Wars is a national society. founded in New York, in 1894 to preserve and honor the memory of those who as- sisted in the maintenance of the gov ernment of the United States against foreign powers. Membership is con- fined to officers of the army, navy and marine corps, who served in foreign wars. and the direct uneal descendants of such officers.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

evince a slight interest in some one else.
 What is your husbands chief hob by" she inquired politely.
 'Himself,' was the laconic reply.
 An old gentleman boarded the trol- ley car, and, luckily, finding a seat, sat down next to a friend
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

gins. Muggins on his return from the pub one Saturday night, said to his wife:
 "I believe in manly pride and req sonab,e ambition, but when Sergeant Todd, with his cork leg. takes to car ryin' a cane besides, it looks to me as if he was tryin to limb out of the station what Divine Providence sunk him into.'
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

He nOuueu pIedS- antly, paid his fare, and then said geni- ally:
 w ell, what do you think of the weather 9"
 Oh, horrible, said his friend.
 And how's your wife today 2'' said
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

and it is often the promoter Of much sickness and iu-health. The man who ii always in a hurry, as a rule. bolts his meals. tires his body and strains his nervous system.
 Some one has humorOusly called this the jazz age' and sLas pointed
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

and America Is thai over there they lik, to keep you in you place - stationary you know, while here we like to set a man rise.
 TT h e European idea is pretty vel illustrated by the remarks of Mug
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
DIR. WILLIAM E. BARTON

LE daughter or the daughter Of ke- turah came unto me, saying:
 My little play mate. Willis, hath a grandpa, and his grandpa hath bought for him @ pair of Roller Skates.
 And l said. The grandpa of Willis is President of Q Bank.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
By pr. R. H. BISHOP

NE TENTHS of [ h e hurry to dress, to eat, to work, the hurry to appointments and the hurry home from work is foolish and all together unneces- sary.
 The hurry hab- it is just one more by-product of civilized life
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

And she inquired, saving W nat Is -fa Isresideut of a Bank?
 s,-5 I answered, He is man who ,-.t -c..onmodate his friends by bor- -.-,-i,1[- their money without Interest ,1 Is,aning it back to them at SIX Ee4 Cent
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

0CAASh V AAANs AAS y all say they must see you"
 well. put them off somehow" said the editor, with a worried l O O k Whatever { h e ' say, just tell then That's what they all say Be firm
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

lONl SlPlS Mail your Christmas packages early so you can get an answer. Harding keeps three dogs. We had no idea he was that poor. Liquor, liquor everywhere. and not drop worth drinking.
 The hungry Texas man eating wasp nests must have thought they were restaurant cakes
 Packing houses and butchers are beefing about wages.
 We have our yellow peril and the Orient has its white peril.
 Deer hunters report large crop of rabbits.
 It is estimated there are 1,400.0 900 unemployed sleeping porches. If one wasn't born every minute we wouldn't have corn to burn.
 Some kids get what they want while others get sensible presents. We are shipping 5o.0Oo cakes of soap to help Russia reach normalsky. Better inclose directions for using.
 There's always room at the top for the cream. It takes a drug store to make the girls blush.
 All's fair in love and war because what's the difference?
 We need street cars that can de- tour around autos.
 Procrastination is one thief never stopped.
 Doing these dances Is a struggle.
 Columbus discovered America for s72Oo. but he got his name in the paper.
 Practice makes perfect-be careful what you practice.
 The new book q Have Only Myself to Blame" is being censured. The mistake was in not blaming congress CT the profiteers. | Aear goes ups so ooee coal.
 Only six more months until time to kick about bare knees.
 T am laying for the consumer" says the hen. But the cold storage men lay for us also.
 The least expensive gift is that of being pleasant.
 When permanent peace comes 1t will be labeled Made in L. S.'
 Dr. Katzoffs book: How to Hold a Husband" says briefly, Use both arms
 If things don't come your way-go after them. Bandits Run Amuck"-headiine. The "Amuck" must be a hotel. Says the Jap to the world: What's 1e per cent between friends" The Newly-weds are not as foolish as the NearlyW Weeds. Sardine packers are threatening to strike. Street car conductors can ? take lnelr pidceS. Many men have so much to their credit they can't pay. The Christian religion has 800, ,0O0,- 900 followers. the majority of which lag behind.
 A good recipe for Christmas candy is: Lead him past one candy store and tell him how hungry you are"
 Only II more months until Thanks giving.
 NEW LURE IN TRAPPING
 Lowering of wages, and eagerness to find profitable employment will 1 ,..cr1it in i,nn,-r- fr,r- r-annintc in, thn
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
Lies

Is lie ever justifiable? No. says Dr. Richard Cabot, prominent Boston physician. He starts big argument in his profession by declaring that doctors always should Iell their pa
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
LAUGH WITH US

''You remember that handsome watch I lost five or six years ago?" sLed Graves
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

''Weu, yesterday I put on an old waistcoat that hadn't worn for years and what do you think I found in tie pocket?"
 Your watch. Let me congratulate you"
 'No; found the hole I must have lost it through
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
the old gentlemen.

the old gentlemen.
 "Oh, about the same!" was the re- ply.
 I can't keep visitors from coming up, said the office boy, dejectedly. When I say you're out, they won't
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

A young wife was boring her wis itor to tears, her brand-new husband being the theme of her discourse.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

Women's auxiliary of the Ameri- can Legion has 126,000 members.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
IE YOU ARE WELL-RREp

You will dip up soup with an out ward motion rather than draw it toward you.
 You will drink liduids from the side. not from the end of the spoon.
 You will remember that a finger bowl is a necessary adjunct of fruit course.
 You will dip first one hand. then the other in the finger bowl and never immerse both hands at the same time.
 You will not prolong a dinner party more than an hour and half.
 You will take leave within an hour after the conclusion of a dinner party. unless special entertainment is pro- vided.
 You will receive your husbands g stag party guests in the drawing room but withdraw when dinner is an nounced.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

The hungry Texas man eating wasp nests must have thought they were restaurant cakes.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

Packing houses and butchers are beefing about wages.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

English government issued first postage stamps in 1s40.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

We have our yellow peril and the Orient has its white peril.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

First income tax was passed by the United States congress in 1862.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

Deer hunters report a large crop of rabbits.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

It is estimated there are 100000 unemployed sleeping porches-
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

Liquor, liquor everywhere. and not drop worth drinking.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

If one wasn't born every minute we wouldn't have corn to burn.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

Harding keeps three dogs. We had no idea he was that poor.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

A good recipe for Christmas candy is: Lead him past one candy store and tell him how hungry you are"
 Only Il more months until Thanks giving.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

Mail your Christmas packages early so you can get an answer.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

The Christian religion has 500,0O0,- 900 followers. the majority of which lag behind.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

Many men have so much to their credit they can't pay.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

Some kids get what they want while others get sensible presents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13
An average Of IS automobiles are

An average OF 20 dutoHoplles are
stolen every day in New York. city.
Every motor vehicle in Madrid,
Spain, must be equipped with a
muffler silencer.
state highway departments are
now established in every state IN the
union.
The free city Of DanzIg, Poland,
with population of $4,000, has SCI
motor vehicles.
Trick tractors used with two
wheeled trailers are registered as one
vehicle in Pennsylvania.
New York city has been assigned
$4,000 license plates for passenger
automobiles for 1929.
The production of motor vehicles In
the United States this year. 1t is said,
will exceed 100, 900 cars.
To supply the metals for motor We
hicle production, Detroit, Mich, has
20 foundries and two rolling mills.
There are IS cities in the United
States which have SO or more motor
vehicles in operation for postal uses,
Pennsylvania constructed 615 miles
Of modefn durable type highways
this year, breaking the worlds rec
ord.
Forged in one piece. steel wheel
has been invented for automobiles.
including rims. spokes, hubs and
brake drums.
Twelve hundred and fourteen ga
RACES have been built in Philadelphia
since January /, at an estimated cost
of s2,6SS,3 $50.
Five hundred and seven passenger
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

Only the United States. which
wisely never sought territorial gain,
seemed to realize the consequences
of great victory by a yellow nation
over white. But Japan became a
great power and has risen i'm
mensely in self-esteem. Japan's ex-
ample, Furthermore, has encouraged
other Asiatics, the Turks, the Per-
SLAMS and the Tartar Slavs of Mos
COW to attempt to recover their
ruined power by undermining their
state organization.
Meantime, Russian Imperialism, de-
feated in Asia. turned again west
ward to Europe, proclaiming more
loudly than ever its Balkan rights,
bought with streams Of blood, and
prepared to acquire an outlet to warm
seas via Constantinople.
Scene of War Drama shifts
Thus the scene for European war
drama was changed and even su-
perstitious belief in the durability of
the Hapsburg and Turkish empires
could not prevent 1t. In the east,
Russia had disappeared, China was
sundered by internal strife, while
England could see that the destruc-
tion of the German fleet would en-
able her to transfer her own ships
from the North sea to the Pacific
ocean and thus Asia's fate would de-
pend upon the wall of the two allied
island empires-England and Japan.
Japan, on her part. recognized that
without force, Chinese antipathy to
everything Japanese could not be
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

thorities. If he fails to do so and is
caught. his vehicle Is confiseated.
The Automobile club of Rochester.
organized y years ago, was formed
by small group of faddists who re-
garded at that time the motor car as
only an experiment which would last
but a few years and finally be ruled
off the highways as a dangerous ma
chine.
An extra tax of cents a gallon on
gasoline is made in oregon and New
Mexico, while the rate Of 1 cent is
paid in Arizona, Arkansas, Connecti-
cut, Florida, Georgia, Montana, North
Carolina Pennsylvania, South Dakota
and washington. Gasoline consumed
by motor vehicles in these states is
estimated to be 600,000,000 gallons a
year
A five and one-half ton motor truck
recently completed a transcontinen-
tai run from Los Angeles to New
York city in actual running time of
6 days, Is hours and 20 minutes. The
distance Travelled was 3,509 miles, av-
eraging 21.9 miles per hour while
the car was on the road. The total
elapsed time on the trip was IL days
and II hours. The total weight, in
Guiding load, was 21,sOO pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

automobiles, valued at $398,145, were
bought in this country by Mexicans
during September.
In England, there are over 1000
organized owner-drivers of motor
trucks connected with the National
Road Transport Clearing house.
In New York city approximately
$4,000 in traffic fines were assessed
and collected in one day at the traffic
court. The fines ranged from SIS to
500.
The California state Automobile
association, with a total membership
of more than $4,000, is the second
largest motor association in the
United States.
All Canadian provinces, excepting
Nova Scotia and British Columbia,
are adopting the Keep to the right
rule of the road The new regula-
ton is to become effective January 1.
A total Of 407 cars are operated by
two of the largest motor taxicab
companies in Philadelphia, Pa. The
working staff includes 910 mech
anieians and chauffeurs.
Artillery workshops, ammunition,
gun powder and fireworks factories
in Germany are manufacturing all
sorts of machinery for automobiles,
trucks and motorcycles.
OF the 1s9, 295 farms in wisconsin,
93.7eS are supplied with automobiles,
or 1876 per cent. There are A,044 mo-
tor trucks among the agriculture
growers of that state.
Automobiles of small design are
produced in France to carry COM
fortably or passengers as fast
as so miles an hour. The cars aver
age 80 miles an hour with a gasoline
consumption of 80 miles to the gall
lon.
Automobile licenses of 1913 persons
in PeHnsylvania have been revoked
by the4state highway department this
year while 151 have been officially
listed as violators of the automobile
law and will receive no licenses for
1922.
The law governing transportation
of motor vehicles across the Canadian
line provides that. any person driving
a car of any sort across the border
must register it with the customs au-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13
HARDEN EXPECTS
GOOD TO CONE OF
WASHINGTON MEET
Success Not Impossible, Says
Harden, Who 8lames Eu-
rope for Bringing
Pacific Crisis
BY MAMMALIAN HARDEN
Germany's Foremost PubIicIst

Copyright, 1921. by The Ase-HeraIdl
Berlin, November i2.-What has
Europe to hope for from the Pacific
conference in Washington which
was rendered necessary by the sins
of omission and commission on the
part of European governments
Three continental powers-Russia,
Germany and France-showed hos
tility toward Japan at their first OPP
portunity and robbed her of the
profits of victory over China which
she believed had been insured by
the treaty of TimonoselIi. The same
Russian admiral, Makaroff, whose
threats destroyed that treaty, was
blown up on his flagship before Port
Arthur, a victim of Japanese re-
ven~e.
Because Nippon's wounded war
rtor pride was not healed and because
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

Experience has shown that the run-
ming of a motor IN closed garage
for testing or warming up is dan
gerous procedure. Many fatal re-
suits have occurred from carbon
monoxide poisoning by inhalation or
the exhaust gas, and many inexpe-
rienced motorists have died within
three minutes from the fumes of this
poisonous mixture.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

Chauffeurs in the state of Missouri,
after February I, 1922, must present
two photographs with their drivers
applications. One photograph will be
filed in the state office and the other
attached to the registered certificate,
and must be carried at all times by
the operator when on duty. The good
moral character of chauffeurs must
be vouched for by two citizens of the
state who are registered vehicle own
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13
A Motor pingnosis.

A biaural stethoscope has been de-
signed for detecting faults in the run
ming machinery of an automobile.
Placed upon the part where the noiss
is suspected to be, the noise is so
magnified that the location and ma
ture of the trouble can be quickly
determined.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13
SURRENDER. NEVER.

From the Plttseburg Chronicle Teie-
graph.
why don't you get rid of that
horse If he's so vicious??" asked one
farmer of another,
We'll, you see, jim" replied the
other, Il hates to give in. If I was
to sell that horse, he'd regard it as
a personal victory. He's been tryin
for the last six years to get rid of
me-"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

Never attempt to connect broken
crosspiece of an anti-slxld chain with
wire Further wear, will cause the
wire quickly to force itself into the
surface of the rubber tire.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13
pEFoRE THE CHARGE

From the Boston Transcript.
Shall L go over the top, sir?"
asked the laxative barber posing
his scissors.
Yves. as soon as the gas attack is
over" answered the weary customer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

Dizziness of the hood is brought
about by the action Of the intense
heat from the engine. but is made
worse by washing when the hood IS
hot. The only solution of the prob
lem is TO have the under surface of
the hood lined with asbestos.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

Because of constant vibration.
which affects more or less the eight
est nut and screw, it is an excellent
plan to use the wrench or screw
driver at all times. Especially With
a new car. go over the nuts ana boits
occasionally, and as the car grows
older use the tools more frequently.
Lock washers may be applied to keep
nuts fastened, a drop of solder on the
thread or a little paint or varnish
will set the nut or screw tight and
prevent 1t from working loose.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

perfect ones and the ball run filled
with graphite dirt.
A car should be kept out of the
sun, after being washed, until dry.
Sunlight has a tendency to damage
the surface of a wet car by causing
the paint to check.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

\ mixture of shellac and graphite
is suggested for this time of the year
as a medium of preventing rusting of
the rims of the wheels.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13
a RAp nLuNpER


From the Boston Transcript.
Waiter tsolicitously) - Anything
wrong. sir?
Diner-Wrong? l should say so. |
asked you to bring me three-min-
ute egg and you've brought me a
three-year one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

= CGdy II u 2 , a II
spectators. despite
the warnings of the
wise Ii Huns
Chang, reached for
Liaotung, Yalu and
Korea, Great Brit
ain easily gained
Japan as an ally
against Czarism,
which was then
reaching India and
thus a European
island e m p T e
caused Russia S
military power to
be destroyed by
Asiatics.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

Careless automobile drivers and
those who do not appreciate the value
of their cars. are keeping no fewer
than 900 accessory plants busy man
ufacturing spare parts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13
Joints and Their Coverings.

Oil joints should be fitted with
wrapping paper gaske cts. Water joints
should have asbestos gaslSets coated
with graphite, while hot gas joints
should have copper recovered asbestos
and dry gas joints need coated as
bestos gaskets.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13
Speeding Around Corners.

Turning corners at high rate of
speed Imposes intense strain on all
parts of the mechanism of the car and
should be avoided. The uneven force
is also very hard on the fabric of
the tires.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

To keep the rubber soft and plia-
BILE, tires and inner tubes that are
stored should be placed in warm wa
ter at least once month.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-13

A thick, soft painters brush is much
better than waste for removing dust
from the motor. Wire brushes are
used to advantage when cleaning the
running gear parts.