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Arizona republican., 1921-09-11
ASSOCIATION TO
 BROADEN SCOPE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 10.- Activities of importance to every motorist in the country are encom- passed in the new and forward looking plans of the, American Auto mobile Association. Since the re- cent meeting of the A. A. A. ex- ecutive board, at which time it was voted to widen the scope of the or ganizations activities and to raise more revenue to carry on the work, the national hcadquarters here in Washington have been fairly pop ping with "pep" and resounding merrily to the hum and hustle of putting the boards decisions into ef- feet
 While the committee in charge of the organization automobile insur- ance plans is combing the country for all the data. information and ex- periences necessary to establish such an important bureau. Acting Executive Chairman D. L. Morgan is making every effort to get A. A. A. legal counsel appointed in every sec- tion of the country. At the same time other members of the official staff are working out and putting into ef- feet many new features designed to benefit motorists generally, and A. A. A. members particularly.
 In New York City and Washing ton, where membership in the A. A. A. is individual and direct. nothing is to be left undone, it is said, that could be considered an aid to mem bers Increased activities include free towing. free legal advice, spe- cial membership theft protection, and renewed and closer cooperation with police departments and traffic squads in the handling of traffic and the elimination of speed mani acs, reckless operators, and all per sons whose driving is a menace to other users of the streets and high ways.
 In Washington, branch stations of the touring bureau are being estab- lished with the idea of not only mak- ing it more convenient for members to obtain touring information but also to make such information avail able earlier and later in the day than has been the case heretofore at the main offices. This plan probably will be followed in New York City Other plans include a printed list of all the composites in the country, to- sether with a resume of the condi- tions under which they may be used also a reliable and recommended ho- tel service for touring motorists, and q national string of guaranteed gar ages and repair shops.
 Although it has been necessary to explain in many instances why the membership fee has been increased the percentage of renewals continues high and the new membership cam paign inaugurated recently is meet ing with success anywhere. With g large force of solicitors already em- pIoyed in Washington and New York City, more are being added each week with a view to rrainin: and equipping men for field service
 The men going into the field vii cover the entire country and they gC to promote membership in the A. A A, to encourage road building ant Highways sign marking, to arrange
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11

larger than the DeWitte Clinton, with its puny strength and its in adequate speed" This is the com ment of President W. l.. Day, of the General Motors Truck company, Pom tiac. Mich. on the widespread enact ment of laws against the operation of heavy duty trucks on the public roads.
 When locomotives were built heavier, the rickety strap iron rail gave way, and then came the forty, the sixty and the hundred pound rail.
 "In it's place. the heavy duty truck is as logical as the Mogul engine. Trucks are now carrying half as much freight as the railroads and trucks will continue to increase their tonnage carrying. So the solution of the reads problem must eventually be serious effort to build roads to support heavy trafficc-and perma- nent roads, too.
 Since transportation as a factor in distribution is one of the serious problems of these times. and since the railroads have failed to meet the exigency. motor trucks must.
 "There is, however. a growing de- mand for sturdy one-t ton truck as a general purpose vehicle, and since we reduced the price $500 on our k-16 the orders have been rolling in in very gratifying way, indicating
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11
THREE-A PLANTS TREE IN MEMORY IT bATCHELDER

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Sept. 10.- SpeciaD-Motor tourists of today travelling toward the sunset via the Midland Trail will enter California through pass of majestic beauty. This entrance to the golden state IS located just a short distance west of the Nevada boundary in the stately White Mountain range, towering like a rampant reared by Cyclopean forces. and through which nature by toll of centuries as fashioned a nat ural gateway between the land of sagebrush and the land of flowers. A halt to survey the beauties un- folded so suddenly will reveal, among other things q huge sign situated well up the mountainside bearing the lettering "Westgard Pass" This name was bestowed upon the cut by the state of California in honor of the late A. L. Westgard, for many years field representative of the American Automobile Association and discoverer of the pass in 1911-
 Half way. up Westgard Pass, and partly sequestered from the hot sun by a cooling cluster of trees. there is an ancient spring. On Saturday, August 13. this was dedicated to the memory of Almost Grant Batchelder, late executive chairman of the American Automobile Association and the man who sent Westgard on his first transcontinental trip.
 At the same time and place there was planted. and baptised with wa ter from the Pacific ocean, ten year old, eight-foot high Sequoia Gigantea, a type of the worlds larg- est Redwood evergreen tree, many lx 1nr. fNf s,I, N11 of great height and girtb and more than 4000 years old. The one placed in Westgard Pass is to be known as the Three A Tree and was dedicated to the national organization of mo- torists.
 These dedications at the point where the renowned A. A. A. path finder discovered a long sought and beautiful passage through the noun tains were intended as a token of the far vests appreciation of the American Automobile Association great work for motorists and of the ability and loyalty of Batchelder who for twelve years directed the organizations course. The tree was specially selected and is expected tc become one of the worlds largest and longest-lived. And all the while it grows and rises higher and higher above the surrounding trees, 1t vii be fed and nurtured by Batcheldel Spring, just as the A. A. A. was brought to it's present eminence bS the man.
 Westgard Pass is the 10mil' crossing over White mountains | is in the 35- mile stretch from Oasis California. on the Nevada line, west
 ward to Big Pine. This stretch | part of the Roosevelt Midland trai which, also, in 1915, was chosen a.
 the Lincoln highway branch from Ely Nevada, southwestward to Big Pine
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11
CITY IF ANGELS
 COPS PALM FOR
 REGISTRATIONS

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10.-(Spe- cial)-This city now has a pleasure automobile for every 512 inhabi- tants, according to report submit ted today by the state motor vehicle department, covering the first seven months of 1921.
 Out of total of 571,712 automo- piles in California, Los Angeles coun- ty has 181,937. or more than one third in the entire state, which con tains 5S counties.
 These figures are exclusive of mo- tor bicycles, and motor trucks, which bring the total number of vehicles in the county to 197,2776. Of a total license fee paid the state of S6,- 134,741.97 Los Angeles county paid more than s2,000,000.
 It is believed that this showing makes the city of Los Angeles, the most densely populated with automo-, piles of any territory in the United States. Good road enthusiasts claim that the large number of automobiles is due to the fact that there are thousands of miles of improved boulevards radiating over southern California. Boosters for the climate declare that the large number of automobiles is due to the heavy per centage of sunshiny days during the claim that the extraordinary percent age is due to thousands of eastern CTS. bringing their own cars when coming to southern California for temporary residence.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11
SAYS TIRE LAGS IN SCIENTIFIC
 DEVELOP PMENT

"The perfection of the automobile tire has not kept pace with that of the automobile engine, as most mo- torists know. Ten years ago about 50 per cent Of the car owners delays and stops were due to engine trouble. At the present time 90 per cent of the automobile hazards are due to tire trouble according to l.. H. So- rey of the Western Auto Supply com pany, distributors of India and Pharis tires.
 "The universal use of the automo- bile, especially when the owner is his own chauffeur, has brought out the latent ingenuity which sooner or later crops out in the average American. TinlSering with his boat has become a national pastime. Small repairs and adjustments are nearly always looked after by the owner-driyer with very little trouble.
 But of all the troubles this side of eternity, the tire has the most complexities How many have wrestled with the problem of making the tire immune from nails, glass and the perils of the road?
 'Artifices to make tires puncture- proof have clogged the patent office at Washington for many years. Of these patents most of them were in SenlOuS put many were nightmare inventions, while they render a tire more or less secure from puncture they throw a great strain on the side walls and reduce the tires resiliencv. but the main trouble is that rubber and metal or other materials do not have sufficient affinity for each other to make the necessary inseparable unit that a tire should be.
 '"The many schemes advanced to make the puncture obsolete would fill a library, to say nothing of the ideas cooking in the motorists brain. The use of whalebone strips was an early suggestion. One inventor got out patent filler compounded of compressed feathers and glue The use of filters only partially solved the problem. Solid tires have been tried and discarded on account of not sufficiently absorbing road shocks, bodies and chassis being racked to pieces in a short time
 Some inventors devise schemes to render the tube itself resistant. ire spective of what might penetrate the tire. The self-healing tube has had
 its adherents. Another tube rein
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11

for district legal counsel, and to ap- point official hotels and garages.
 The first of the field representa- Warford, who has been associated wit the New York offices of the A. A. A. for several months, and who is crossing the country to begin his activities in the Middle West. MT. Warford was in Washington several days before starting, and his off cial A. A. A. road car, fully equipped for night and day travel in every character of country, together with his "Motorbungalow," attracted wide interest as it passed through the streets of the national capital
 Having the promotion of roads as one of the chief objects of bis trip. MT. Warford naturally called on Sem ator Charles E. Townsend of Mich igan, chairman of the U. s. senate post office and post roads commit tee. before leaving. Senator Town send together with Senator Jones of Washington, Senator Phipps of Coio- legislators came out in front of the capitol and viewed MT. Warford s outfit and wished him Godspeed.
 While the 4. A. A. field men will stop at hotels wherever possible, they go forth with trailers attached for use in an emergency. Their camping outfits are quite unique and bound to attract lots of attention from the residents of the sections through which they pass.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11

to Pine and Payson. returning to Phoenix via Roosevelt, and reaching Phoenix August 30. The trip com prised three months in all.
 Any man who has driven over such an area and such a route will marvel at the fact that the only mishap en- countered was the breaking of three leaves in a spring. This occurred between Magdalena. New Mexico, and Springerville. and on stretch of road 1855 miles in length, known throughout the Southwest as one of the worst roads in this part of the country This accident was trivial compared with the fate which befell several other cars on shis stretch, only one other car finishing in Springerville when Remsbottom did. This car was larger and also sus- tained a broken spring on this stretch of mud.
 What perhaps will be of most in terest to car owners is the fact an average of 25 and one-half miles to gallon of gasoline was hung up by
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11

The wonderful utility of the auto mobile as means of passenger transportation is well illustrated by the unusual achievement of the car pictured above, a Chevrolet "490," owned by Frank Remsbottom This car carrying MT. Remsbottom. his wife and daughter, Ruth. has just completed a $500 mile journey to Fall River, Massachusetts, and re turn, negotiating much of the United States that has been the Waterloo for so many cross-eountry tourists.
 On May 30, the party left Phoenix in the Chevrolet, going from here to Tucson, thence to Bowie, Lordsb"rg, Alamogordo and Roswell. being de- tained there for three and one-half days due to the floods which devas- tated Pueblo coming down the Cana dian and Arkansas rivers.
 Finally getting under headway again. the party passed through Clovis. Amarillo. Texas; Stratford and Guymon. Oklahoma The route
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11
Fronklin's Output
 For August ShoDs
 25 Per Cent Increase

SYRACUSE. N. T., Sept. 10.-(Spe. to a statement jusi issued by the Franklin Automobile company, shipments for the month O: August show an increase over the same month last year of 25 per cent This is simply in line with the aver- age increases shown each month. ths Franklin factory running the greatest production, at present, of any time .r it's history.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11

the Chevrolet "4s0' for the entire trip. This little car is known to be highly economical. but such mile age as this on a transcontinental trip is wonderful, to say the least.
 When asked about his trip, Mir. Remsbottom stated that his party enjoyed every minute of it. We were very apprehensive in Roswell over the way the flood water was per forming" he states. and the same thing on a worse scale was encoun- tered at Dodge City, Kansas. It seemed to me that Dodge City got all that Pueblo missed. and while the latter city did not miss very much apparently. neither did Dodge City
 The territory surrounding Dodge City was flooded, and we met with mud and water everywhere. but out little car ploughed safely through. and we had no trouble. Needless to state, we are glad to be back in Phoenix where we can motor around on highway system that is the fin est anywhere in the country.''
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11

that magnesium is being substituted for the copper.
 Tests are now being made witl pistons having as much as 90 pc. cent magnesium in their construc. ton. Although this form has yer. low expansion and high tensile strength. it heats up quickly. At thu present time, also, the cost of mag. nesium is about twice that of alumni mum.
 But lighter weight, greater tough ness and strength. and increased du, rability will compensate for the prics of the metal. say engineers.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11

to Kansas City through Liberal, Mead, Dodge City and Great Bend was taken. From Kansas City the run was made to St. Louis. thence to Indianapolis and through the Cum berland mountains to Baltimore.
 The route up the Atlantic coast was then followed, New York being visited among the large cities, and the party arrived safely in Fall River. Here a visit of six weeks was en- joyed with relatives and old acquain- tenship was renewed.
 The return journey led through the following cities: Albany. Syracuse, Rochester and Niagara Falls, along the Lake Erie coast to Cleveland. Co., lumbus and thence to Kansas City. Back through Wichita and thence over the old route through Liberal, through Amarillo. Here MT Rems- bottom decided to take the Santa Fe trail and turned westward to So- zorro and Springerville. He fol- lowed this trail through the Petrified Forest. Holbrooll, Winslow and then
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11

forced with fabric also died rapid but natural death.
 For many years we have been sell ing tires and tubes and have made thorough investigation of the lasting qualities of tires and tubes. We rec ommend the the India casing and the Jumbo extra thick red tube as being the nearest approach to per lection in the tire world. Our other makes of tires, the Fidelity. Nebraska and Pharis, are also examples of the high state of perfection to which the modern tire has been developed.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11

The pass is open all the year. From Big Pine, Fl Camino Sierra is used northward to reach San Francisco. or southward. to reach Los Angeles, IS miles nearer.
 The dedications were due chiefly to the initiative of Wisner Gillett Scott, often called the Cecil> Rhodes of eastern California, and for many years prominently identified with highways advancement in the west. In carrying out his plans. MT. Scott. in turn. was aided largely by Editor George NJ. Schell of Motor West ,' the Pacific coasts leading automo- bile magazine.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11
ENGINEERS SAY
 MAGNESIUM |S
 COMING METAL

Magnesium alloy pistons are looked forward to by automotive engineers to produce greater durability in the automobile and help reduce the weight of the car.
 Engineers have decided on this form of piston after finding that the so- -called aluminium pistons were not wholly satisfactory. In the aluminium piston there is percentage of cop per which is intended to reduce the rate of expansion But the copper picks up impurities. with the result
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11
MOTORS HEAD COMMENTS
 O|V TRUCK LAWS

'Limiting the tonnage capacities of motor trucks by legislation is not seriously attempting to remedy the wear and tear on roads. The rail- roads of ninety years ago may as well have ruled against locomotives
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11

that there is a real revival of busi- ness setting in.'
Arizona republican., 1921-09-11

 space
 
 financial would be City would problem would Suburban toresa property b. automobiles used for iness
 
 condition used exclusively for pleasure O. course value lies its adapab1y the bushes world
 The rapid strides being made in the construction of the Ma copa County highway make possible for you to all without leaving the It fact that with the completion of wonderful highway system will pos the finest and complete network of paved roads to be found anywhere in the United States.
 system complete in the entire Salt River Valley will inaccessible There will be single mile dis paved highway the the automobile busl- will increased fully 100 cent in this great and growing section.
 you possess you not position to realize the great benefits of the automobile and the highway to the fullest Make your plans However modest may be It will bring pleasure and increased business prosperity to Consult Automotve Dealers Association He will you ruhfuy the purchase of and de- pend upon his judgment
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-07-01
H0uSEoK B0RAH
NAVY PARLEY PLAN
DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE IN.
DoRsED, $50 to 4, AMID WILD
SHOUTS AND APPLAUSE .>

Washington, June 29.-The House
agreed late today to the Borah dis
armament amendment to the naval ap-
preparation bill.
The vote was $50 to 4. Representa-
tive Mooers of Indiana, Republican
and Representatives Campbell, Penn
sylvania; Carew, New York, and
O'Brien, New Jersey, Democrats, voted
in the negative. Lineberger, Republf-
can of California, voted present. =
Wild shouts greeted Representative
Kelley of Michigan, when he moved to
concur with the Senate in the Borah
amendment
In no mood for extended debate,
many members rose, applauding and
cheering and began to chant "vote,
vote, vote.'' They quieted down when
Representative Mondell, Republican
leader had the clerk read a letter he
had received from President Harding
in which the president declared it was
uwholly desirable to have the ex'
preston of favorable opinion on the
part of Congress relating to world dis
armament. The letter said it was
"not of particular concern to the ad'
ministration what form the expresslon
of Congress shall take.'
/ Debate, which lasted half an hour,
was confined to Mr.. Mondell, Repre-
sentative Garrett Of Tennessee, acting
Democratic. leader, and Representative
Byrnes, Democratic Of South Caronna
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-07-01
.BABC0CK OUTLINES
PAVING PROJECT
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER HOPES
TO HAVE $50 MILES OF PAVED
ROAD IN 1922

~ c. Babcock, state highway commits.
sioner, announced this week that it will
be his aim to have a highway paved
completely for $50 miles from Little
Falls to Faribault next year.
The announcement came in connec-
tion with the announcement that bids
are being called for on the third big list
Of 1921 highway projects. The new
list described nineteen jobs in scattered
localities and involves an estimated ex-
penditure of $3.50, 900 for grading and
surfacing with gravel nearly 200 miles
Of roadway.
Speaking Of the plan to press work
On the long strip Of paving NJ. Bah
cock said that arrangements have been
made whereby Morrison and Benton
counties will issue bonds for this work,
same to be taken over by the state.
This may also be done by Steele county,
he said, and in that event, the paving
strip will be extended to Owatonna.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-07-01
new PAPER BOX
PLANT OPERATING
LITTLE FALLS PAPER, PRODUCTS
COMPANY PLANT STARTED
UP THIS WEEK

Operations at the factory Of the
Little Falls Paper Products Company,
located in the former Pine Tree planning
mill building, commenced this week.
A shipment Of paper board, from VIII ich
boxes are made, arrived Wednesday
and as machinery and equipment was
all ready, operations commenced at
once. At present six people are en-
ployed in the factory, but the force
will gradually be increased as business
expands.
A. j. Halgendorf, one of the officers
of the company, is here and will To-
cate here permanently. He expects his
wife to arrive tomorrow or Monday
and the household goods will be here
in few days. The family will occupy
the Hall residence on Seventh street
northeast. F. B. Dolsen is superin-
tendcnt of the plant and VIM. Mansfield
of Minneapolis is foreman.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-07-01
BLOOD CHILDREN
TO AUNT'S CUSTODY
70. -
MRS. M. e. MERRILL OF GLEN.
WOOD NAMED GUARDIAN BY 81
JUDGE KEMP 4

c. W. Kemp yesterday made a de.
cision awarding the custody of the four
minor children Of Robert H. Blood, for
merly of Swanville, to Mrs. NJ. E. Mer-
i'll of Glenwood. At the time of the
death Of Mrs. Blood, the children were
taken by Mrs. Merrill and cared for,
later being placed in St. Otto's orphan
age here.
Mr.. Blood brought action against the
orphanage association to get possession
of his children and the case was tried
in district court here at the spring term
in 1920. The court found for the de.
fendant and the matter was finally
taken up in probate court to- decide as
to the custody of the children. A hear,
ing was held recently and yesterday
Judge Kemp made his decision as stat
ed above.