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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-09
SWEET POTATO
DAY AT HODGES

Clemson College, Mar. 4.-Com'
plete plans and program for the
sweet potato school to be held fol
the Piedmont, section at Hodges or
Friday, March II, have been com
pleted, says Geo. P. Hoffmann,' Ex'
tension horticulturist, and all indica'
tions point to a well attended sue.
cessful day. On the program there
will be besides horticultural special
lists from Clemson College, Gov. r
A. Cooper, Mr.. W. W. Long, direc'
tor of the Extension Service, Mr.. G
A. Cardwell, Agricultural and In
dustrial Agent of the A. C. L. Rail
way, Mr.. T. B. Young, president OF
the South Carolina Potato Associa.
ton and others.
The Program
Presiding Officer, "Bob" Hodges.
Twenty Minutes Talks:
Diversified Farming in South
Carolina, Gov. R. A. Cooper. Z.
The Part that the. Sweet Potato
Should Play in Diversified Farming
w. W. Long, director of the Exten-
sion Service, Clemson College, S. c.
The Sweet Potato AS Money
Crop In the Boil Weevil District, G.
A. Cardwell, Agricultural and In
dustrial Agent, A. C. L. Railway.
The S. C. Sweet Potato Associa-
ton, T. B. Young, President, Flor
ence, S. C.
Dinner.
The Sweet Potato Storage House
and It's Management, L. G. Corbett,
Horiculturist, U. S. Department of
Agriculture, Washington, D. c..
Soils, Fertilizers and Cultural
Methods, W. R. Beattie, Horticultu-
rists. U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture, Washington, D. c,
Demonstrations.
Seed Selection, Treating and Bed
ding, Prof. C. C.. Newman, Horticul-
turist, H. W. Barre, Director S. C..
Experiment Station, Clemson Col
lege, S. C.
Grading and Packing, Geo. P.
Hoffman, Extension Hofticulturist,
F. L. Harkey, Agent in Marketing,
Extension Service, Clemson College,
S. C.
Explanation of Exhibits, L. B.
Altman, County Agent, Greenwood
County, A. E. Schilletter and A. M.
Musser, Extension Horticulturists,
Clemson College, S. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-09

WdSHlllSL Loii, holCi o' 31Si" ~tS
some of the more important Of the
problems, international and domes-
tic, facing the Harding administra-
tion:
International
Peace with Germany.
Final disposition of the Treaties
of Versailles and St. Germaine.
DECISIONS as to the entry Of the
United States into an association of
nations.
International disarmament.
The Japanese-California question.
The Russian question, including
trade with soviet Russia.
Recognition Of Mexico.
Negotiations of new treaties, dip
lomatic and commercial, with Ger
many, and Austria and with new ma
tions, Poland, Hungary and Czecho-
Slovakia.
japanese occupation of Siberia.
Treaty with Colombia!
Disposition of the former German
cables now held by the allies.
Recognition of the new Greek
government and settlement Of the
status of the Greek loan.
Loans to allied countries, includ-
ing funding of the British and other
debts to the United States.
The Anglo-French world oil agree
ment of San Reno.
Cuban relations.
Military occupation Of Haiti and
Dominican republic.
Irish question.
Philippines independence.
Self-government for Porto Rico.
Settlement of claims against Ger
many grown out of the war.
Settlement of claims against Mex
leo resulting from revolutions there.
Re-establishment of full diplomatic
relations with Turkey.
Disposition of the AngloIFrench
American treaty for defense of
France.
Domestic
Tax and tariff revision.
Soldier bonus.
Panama Canal tolls.
immigration control.
General labor policy.
Army and navy policies.
Permanent merchant marine poll
cy.'
Reorganization of governmental
departments.
Budget system.
Civil service reform.
Strengthening of prohibition laws.
Antitrust law revision.
Disposition of enemy property
seized during the war.
General reconstruction legislation
farmer credits, railroad
law revision and coal and packer con-
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The Washington herald., 1921-03-13

II, there Is the slightest doubt in
anyone's mind as to whether truck
transportation Is of direct beneft
90 q nation. 1t viii very likely sbe
eliminated by consideration of some
very interesting figures quoted by
R T. Fulton, vice president Of the
International Motor Company.
The use of motor trucks in the
United States has increased so rap
idly that we are apt to lose sight of
its benefits unless we consider con-
ditions in countries where trucks
are little used" said Mr.. Fulton.
In Argentinit for instance. grain
Is hauled to the railroad sidings in
large carts drawn ordinarily by
six teams of horses. A recent
commerce report to the United
States government shows that the
rates established by carriers for
this work are $40 per ton for
three miles, sE95 per ton for six
miles. sass per ton for nine miles
and s3-40 per ton for fifteen miles.
II a farmer Is located twenty-five
miles back from the railroad sta
ton. which is not at all unusual,
II costs him as much to get his
eheAh 70 luC cars as ~ uOcS W
transport IL the 5000 miles from
Buenos Aires to New York.
"In America, the cost of doing
the same work with motor trucks.
according to Department of Agri-
culture statistics. averages is cents
per ton mile In spite OF the fact
that labor Is paid far more in this
country than in Argentina, motor
trucks are able to save 95 cents on
each ton of wheat transported three
miles, over the cost of doing the
same work with teams in the South
American Republic.
1T is scarcely necessary to point
out" Mr.. Fulton said in conclu-
sion. that transportation costs have
q direct bearing on the cost Of food
stuffs to the consumer, and that any
action which impairs the proven
: efficiency of the motor truck strikes
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
RAGE WINS WORLD
: STOCK CAR RECORD

The new official worlds record
for stock cars recently established
hy the Paige when Ralph Mulford
drove the "6-66" Daytona stock
model at the rate of 102.S miles an
hour was the fulfllment of the
promise made last September when
the Paige "6-66." with the same
pilot at the wheel. mounted Pixies
Peak over the cog railroad.
This was a feat never before ac-
complished by an automobile; and,
as 1t was a nine-mile climb, with
a grade of 25 per cent a great part
of the way, to say nothing of tres
ties. railroad ties and other difficul-
ties, it was evident at the time that
the new Paige "6-6s" had power to
burn.
Power" says President Jewett,
Of the Paige. lis a prime requisite
for the high-grade motor car of
today. 1t takes q superabundance
of II to do what the Paige did at
Pixies Peak and to develop a speed
of lO2.S miles an hour as the Paige
"6-66" Daytona stock model did. on
the beach at Daytona.
of course there are very few peo-
pie who would care to drive a car
at the rate of 1928 miles an hour.
That was not our primary purpose
In bHilding-this car. The real sig
nihcaDce of such a performance lies
in the fact the car has strength,
stamina. balance and guilty SUM-
cient to withstand the terrific
strains of such speed. Moreover,
whether you want to drive at 1928
miles an hour or not. it is very
under the hood sufficient power and
speed to to show your dust to your
neighborhood either on hill or
straightway."
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
MOTOR
CARS MAKE GOOD
RECORD IN TESTS
Show Speed and Low
Gasoline Mileage
Throughout.

One of the most popular exhibits
at the auto show at Convention Hall
Is that of the Templar car. which
has been making records for itself
all over the country in long-dis-
tance running. and low gasoline and
oil consumption. according to Sales
Manager Carter, of the Washington
Templar Motors Company, distrib-
utors here for this sturdy automo-
bile.
The most gruelling tests to which
this machine was put were those
when II was driven by the famous
"CannonbalI" Baker.
The local distributors also have
been making a few tests themselves,
and from their experiences they
attribute the very high gasoline
mileage to the fact that the machine
Is light on its wheels" The bear
ing arrangement is declared to be
so constructed that the machine
will coast for many blocks with the
engine entirely cut off. Sales Man
ager Carter last week took one of
the cars to Fourteenth street and
Columbia road. At that point he
cut OF the engine, and allowed the
machine to coast. 1t went east on
Columbia road to Sherman avenue,
south to Florida avenue. along that
thoroughfare to Ninth street. and
continued to a point between r and
S streets, a distance of one and a
half miles, where 1t stopped.
Some of the time records made
by Baker with this car follow:
New York to Philadelphia, Q
hours; New York to Chicago, -
hours. minutes: New York to In
dianapolis. IS hours, IS minutes;
New York to Kansas City, SO hours.
so minutes; New York to Los An
geles. 4 days. 5 hours. ~ minutes:
indianapolis to Kansas City. Is
hours, is minutes. and Tia Juana,
Mex, to White Rock. B. C., Canada,
l day, 20 hours, IL minutes.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13

--.| RUDOLPH JOSE,
Chairman of the show committee of the Washington Automotve
Trade Association who has worked untngy make the local
show the greatest local history With
his committee consisting of Barkram. w. p Rayner, J. E.
Dugan E jones' he worked
full plans which put in operation last night.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13

greater power and a more conve-
niently shaped gear shift il used.
The beautiful crowned tenders as
featured last year have been re-
tained and made more full, better
covering inside Of front wheels. A
newly designed front sprcn Is USE d
and a strengthening bar. though not
essential, conects the side members
and adds an additional touch OF dis.
tinction to the fort part Of tie car.
be- The distinctive appearance OF the
Mitchell is the natural result OF the
high skill and extreme care given
to the perfection Of every detail OF
its construction. Upholstery is OF
real leather. stuffed with padded
curled hair that will not bunch, laid
over soft springs, giving unusual
ease and comfort to the cushions.
and long cantiiever rear springs are
used which makes this car supreme
in riding comfort. .,.... ..,,,.,s,.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
MITCHELL CARS
HAVE STANDARD
BODY FEATURES
Present Series Attract
Unusual Interest at
/. Show. 4

ut Is interesting to note the feal
lures people look for each year
at the. motor car shows throughout
the country. One year It is new
designs, another year it is the en-
gine, but this year the thing looked
struction," said e. II. Neumeyer,
sales manager Of the Neumeyer
Motor Company. distributors here Of
the Mitchell car.
Heretofore there has not been SO
much attention paid to the constfuc-
tion of the bodies on motor cars
by those who intended to purchse.
II seems to have been taken as a
matter OF fact that the.bodies were
we'll made; but the tendency to-
wards greater use of closed cars
has revolutionized much body
building. Many closed car makers
have had difficulty with the paint
checking and chipping OF all the
way around the body.
The public, as we'll as dealers
from all parts of the country. have
been bubbling over. with interest
and real enthusiasm at the Chicago
show this season over the present
series of Mitchell cars.
And well they may" continued
Mr.. Neumeyer, because these cars
represent the elimination Of nine
teen years effort in producing motor
cars that embody all desirable fea-
lures of style. stability and finish
at moderate prices.
TN the new Mitchell the motor
has been improved for greater
power, alterations in the fore part
Of car such as improved tenders.
newly designed front apron and
strengthening cross-bar between
forward frame side members add 70
the appearance.
"A few words may not be amiss
regarding Mitchell bodies.
Build Own Bodies.
ITO insure the quality of our
bodies. both open and closed. and
to give the designers and builders
unhindered sway in working out the
finest body construction conceiv-
able. the Mitchell company builds
all their bodies in their own body
plant. They are one of the very
few manufacturers to do this.
nlCn appears
to be we'll borne out Of these facts
lis that the quality of bodies can
not be controlled within moderate
prices unless the bodies are built
under the direct supervision and in
the plant of the manufacturer who
Is to use them. -.
so many factors enter into the
quality of open and closed bodies
that unless the maker Is on guard
every moment, some error will
creep in to mar an otherwise per-
feet Job. For instance. the material
for frames. one OF the most i'm
portant units in automobile bodies.
must be, 100 per cent good. or the
bodies will sag and crack. Unless
frames are supported by proper
brackets. rattles and squeaks will
surely develop. D..
ALSO proper fitting windows and
doors constitute the difference he
tween high-class and poor-class
bodies. This requires endless watch
ing Of details which cannot be prop
er1y followed except by expert in
spectors in the body factory itself
Finish. too. plays an important part
in the satisfaction given by the
motor car. and must be carefully
guarded at every point to insure
satisfaction"
Enthusiasts OF the Mitchell will
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13

find in the present series the same
highly skilled workmanship and
manufacturing care that has been
in evidence since Mitchells made
their advent some nineteen years
ago. -
In presenting the latest five-pas-
senger model, the Mitchell Motors
Company. Inc, Racine. Wis, surely
provide a car of sturdy and en-
during construction. combined with
beautiful appearance and fine finish.
The smart alignment of double
row louvers blends harmoniousiy
with the lines OF the cowf. wind
shield and doors. and gives a de-
eided touch of artistry and char
acter. ~
To sit in The. drivers compsrt-
ment. is to find more room than
usual in the front seat OF a tour
ing car. Every control at your
finger tips. Pedals are placed just
right for comfort and safe driv-
ing. Tools are conveniently car
ried In the left front door pocket
or under the front seat II preferred.
Real Relaxation.
The height of the rear seat.
coupled with unusual tonneau room
and the luxurious Mitchell. Strings
assure real relaxation and . Hiding
ease The back OF the front scat
is finished in leather to avoid mar
ring. There are capacious pockets
in both rear doors,
The clean lines and perfect fin
ish of the graceful body, the smar;
octagonal rim lamps and nicknle'!
door handles are all things chat
have heretofore been founi only In
the higher priced cars.
All DOORS open with the curtains.
The motor has been improved for
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
Ohio Ranks First.

When the final records of 1920 are
recorded. IT will be seen that Ohio
ranks first in the number of auto
mobiles.
New York State is second to Ohio.
according to the latest figures, and
Illinois and Pennsylvania are run
ming a close race for third place.
California will be fifth when the
final figures of the year are recorded.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
Dental Truck for Kids.

Pity the poor school kids. Scran-
ton. Pa, has ordered a specially
built dental motor truck which
will be equipped with a dental chair,
instrument, cabinet. and other para
phernaiia ofsthe dentists Office. 1t
will make" all the schools of the
city. travelling constantly. School
boards of other CITIES are now con-
sidering ordering similar tooth-sav-
ing equipment.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
u. S. Is AlDay Behind
In HighlDay Building

Although the United States has
made great strides in road building
during the past few years. II is still
some distance behind European
countries. Prussia, for instance.
has 1880 miles of hard surfaced
highways. In proportion to size.
the United States should have L.
$4,000 miles to be on the same
basis. At present America has ESQ.,
900 miles.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
gEiIGH COST OF LIVING GETS BLOW FROM EFFICIENCY
Another Banner Auto Year.

other banner year. In spite of its
setback during the last few months
Of the year. estimated production
schedules were almost attained.
2.23o.ooo vehicles being manufac-
tured. OF this number. $4,000 were
trucks. In 1919 1.s47.o1s passenger
cars and trucks were produced. .
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
Cost of Highways.

The cost of building and NAM
tanning State highways may be
CLEANED from the expenditures of
Pennsylvania at present. Main
tenance requires $1,000 a mile. al
most q dollar q running foot, and
construction of a mile of roadway
costs sS2,50o. or about s12 a run
ming foot
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
Motor Truck Big Factor Reducing
Cost of Commodities to Consumers,
Comparative Figures Bring Out

q direct blow at the weli-being Of
the nation These facts In regard
to the cost of horse-drawn trans
portation in Argentina also. lend ad-
ditional justification to the vast
highway developments that are now
being undertaken in the United
States which will produce reduc-
tions In transportation costs and
consequently in living costs far in
excess of the amount spent in carry
ing out the work of road construc-
ton"
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
New York Trific Violations.

New York City motorists. despite
their sophisttestion violate trafhc
laws just as much or more as mo-
torists in smaper cities. During
1919 Il 900 were hafied into the traf-
nc court to answer for their crimes.
Even at that many vfolators must
escape for the police department Is
now asking for 1.0oe more trafic
cops to enforce the laws.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
Fittest Survives.

The average working life OF a
horse Is nine years and $4,000 miles
of travel. Motor trucks in many
cases are found to be good after
fifteen years of service and a record
of 10000 to 100000 miles.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13

In. replacing spark plugs in hot
cylinders they should not be screw
ed up too tightly or difficulty will
later 'De experienced in attempting
to remove them. due to expansion.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
BulIet-proof Cars for Police.

buiIet-pfOOI CARS Tor Police.
f, Angered at the ease with. which
bandits have bsenz eseapfpr IRON
their crimes recently in automobiles.
police departmests 5sf ssveral citIe.
have placed orders for high-powered
speedsters which will be used 20
pursue the criminals. Some OF the
machines will be equipped with bull
let-proof shields in front.
The Kusko times., 1921-07-27
Skeleton Is Found.

In September Fred Castrow and Har- vey Trefger. thinking that something 2 might have gone wrong, made the long trip up the river and found the skele- ton of Swanson, much mutilated by wolverines, that had undoubtedly stripped it of the flesh. That Swanson did not wait for death to overtake him, but met it by blowing the top of his head off with bullet from a 44-calibre revolver, was indicated by the frac- tured skull.
 Swanson's body was buried near where he had died and the last chapter of another tragedy of the North was fnished.-Juneau Empire.
The Kusko times., 1921-07-27

complained that the wolverines were bothering him, eating his furs and had carried his 3O-3O rife out into the brash. They had chewed up his bed- ding and also one snowshoe. He also complained of getting shaky in the legs. On the 18th he wrote he was ln bed most of the time and his legs were very shaky. His last grub was nearly gone, being cooked on the 4th. On that day Swanson made his will, leaving everything he had to Joseph Pellerine, of Dry Bay, and if the latter was not alive his property was to go to Paul Swartzkopf.
The Kusko times., 1921-07-27
Would Consolidate All Agencies Deal
 ing With Veterans

Washington. - In record breaking time the Senate today passed the Sweet bill, which provides for the con solidation of all Federal agencies deal ing with veterans and extends addi- tional benefits to disabled former serv- ice men.
The Kusko times., 1921-07-27

My eyes, are useless for hunting, the rest of my body also is useless; believe nay time has come" are the last words written: in the diary of Vic tor Swanson, whose skeletonY with a 44-caliber bullet hole between the eye sockets, and the top of the skull miss ing, was found in his lonely cabin sixty miles up the Alsek river.
 The last entry in the diary was made on April 22 1918, but the date April 24 was scratched offtbe calendar, indicat- ing thathe must have lived at least two days after he was too weak to write, according to Charles Johnson, who is making his first visit to Juneau in more, than three years and who brought copy of the diary here with him Mir. Johnson was in the Dry Bay district at the time of the tragedy and knew the victim.
 Almost blind, starving, and with only three cartridges left, Swanson is believed to have planted bullet in his brain to end an existence that had been a torture for months after he had been halted by sickness the previons fall in his trapping trip up the Alsek river toward the interior.
 The Alsek river empties into Dry bay, which is on the Gulf of Alaska more than a hundred miles west of Juneau The country is a wild one and little freopented. but it presents an ope aingsinto the Yukon river country, if the rapids of the swift,rnnning river are-negotiated safely.
 According. to Johnson, Swanson ar rived at the bay and proceeded to go inland. He was man-shy, he says, and seemedstO be. trying to avoid people. When men. approached. his cabin he had no desire to meet or speak to them. Nothing is4 knownof his history other than it is thought he came from Ket- ehkan.
 Starts His Diary.
 Swanson's diary was started on Oc- tober 4, 1917, when he had reached, a spot about sixty miles above tide water on the Alsek The first entry said "Getting sick. Packing down, looking