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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-07
BATTERY LOOSE IN CASE

j. W. writes: Every time my car
goes over bump at night the lights
give sudden glare and sometimes
the bulbs burn out Tho wires AL
seem to be in good condition What
is tho cause of this peculiar action?
should the battery be firm in its
case? Mine is under the car and
shifts about somewhat in its box.
Answer: quite likely, when the
battery jogglcs in It's case. as the
car strikes a bump. one of is cable
connections loses contact, which in
terrupts the charging current from
the generator momentarily. The
load thus being removed from tho
generator causes IT'S voltage 10 build
up aDnormauv ana carsaS The lights
70 Fare up. You bc,tor clean and
tighten the battery cable connections
and lose no time in WcdginS your
battery tight in rs case. with strips
of wood or something of tho kind,
for If it is allowed to shift III his
way, it viii not last long.
he m0t0tist WiH be dnSiUcrCd IN th'S
ediatc dnsmer IS desired, enclose SET.
, ILort T, HIOUOH care Of our Office
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-07
Vesta Battery Prices
REDUCED
TO PRE-WAR LEVELS

The reduction in Vesta Battery prices which is
now effective will not affect the quality of the pro-
duct 1t means that You secure this battery with
its life giving features at prices no higher than those
asked for the ordinary constructed battery.
It's like buying cord tires at fabric prices
Vesta Battery prices have never been inflated,
hence percentage Of cut is not great as some
You however, are interested in net prices and you
will find ours in line with the new prices of similar
sizes of other makes
This reduction is made at a sacrifice on present
inventories in order to give the mooriSt lower bat
terry costs.
If you are figuring a battery glance at
the inside construction of Vesta will convince YOU.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-07
POOR HGHT FROM MAGNETIC

j. NJ writes: At low engine
speed, the light which ! get from
the magnetic Of my Ford is much
poorer than that obtained by other
Ford users. | have cleaned the
magnetic contact and pat in new
Questions Of general ,ntcreSt to
column, space permitting. II an INN
addressed. stamped cnrcIopc. Addr"S
, 1921-11-30
CHICAGO SPECTACLE FIRM
MAKES STARTLING OFFER


Everyone who wear glasses or suf
fors from " strain. viii be interest,"
"a in tho remarkable onor or tho Chi
cago Spectacle House. Dept. sos. 1859
W. Madison St, Chicago, III. to send
a pair OF their large size True Wis
ion Glasses Free on trial TO any
reader OF this paper who writes them.
These splendid glasses Will enable
anyone to read the smallest print.
thread the finest needle. sec FAR or
near. and prevent eve strain and
headaches. They are 10 Karat Gold
Filled. very handsome in appearance
and should last a lifetime. Don't
send any money. simply your name.
address and nge. and state tho length.
Of tima you have been wearing
glRAses. They viii send you tho
glasses at onco by prepaid parcel post.
TO use and wear for ten days froe. II
you aro satisfied In every way and
want to keep them. you aro then TO
pay the small charge OF s3,p5. other
wise return tho glasses and you are
out nothing.
II you accept their offer at once.
they will enclose the glasses IN a
beautiful, Undetermined spring-haclk
p~ocketboos spectacle case. which is to
DO yours FREQ OF all eost-Adv.
, 1921-11-30
VAGRANCY LAW
TO Be INVOKED
IN CRIME WAVE
officers to Combat Violations
by Prosecution of Suspects
Classed as Unde-
sirables.

Following up tho campaigns which
have been launched hero recently
through tho concerted action Of cQun.
ty authorities headed by Sheriff Joe
l.. Marquis and NJ. W. Purcell. coun-
~ attorney. operating in conjunction
with state law enforcement agencies. a
new plan is now In process hero which
II Is thought VIII rid Casper OF unde-
sirabie residents who have been auf-
ficiently cautious 10 keep themselves
outside the clutches or tho law.
This campaign win be undertaken
with tho state vasrancy law as n basis.
Under the terms OF this act all ner-
sons Of questionable reputation who
have no visible means of support VIII
be hailed into county our and tried.
Conviction will automatically mean
a jail sentence for tho person ar
raigned.
The first steps in this cleanup have
been taken by Sheriff Joe l.. Marquis
who has already placed a number OF
persons under arrest IN h charg,
besides giving many. other undesir
ables an opportunity to leave town Il
avoid prosecution.
The next step in Kidding court rec
ords OF tho cases placed there under
J the imposition OF the Injunction nc
, 1921-11-30
Royal Dutch Operation.

Montana papers state 1t is believed
locally that Royal Dutch-Shell inter
egts are behind the Black Hawk. Oh
~syndicate's operations on the Flat.
willow done, in Fergus county. The
syndicate is financed in Chicago and
no public offering Of stock has been
made Reason o ~suspecting Royal
Dutch affiliations is that Won Hagen.
formerly geologist for that organiza-
ton. spotted the well. 1t is located
on ~21-14-zs, ten miles southwest of
Cat Creek and IS drilling IN the red
beds at around 2.34o feet. The syn
d.cate has 1000 acres surrounding the
test.
, 1921-11-30
METHODS ARE
INTRODUCED INTO NEW
REFINERY DEPAR TMENT.

stapdard Oil company efficiency
methods have been introduced into
the l~ubricatiug department or the old
Midwest Refining company. through
The recent visit OF D.. ]. Paskweitz who
ans charge of the fIltering and iubri.
eating compromising department at
the Whiting plant OF tho Indiana com.
pnny.
Modern methods In handling the
l~ubrieating plant nave now become ef.
fective. Mr.. Paskweitz stayed here
for the past week directing tho install.
alton Of tho new principles. Hc viii
leave tonight for Salt Lake City where
he viii visit the plant OF the Utah OH
ana Refining company In the interests
OF the Standard company.
, 1921-11-30

fFom D Chlcago head
quarters.
No special erert viii b made to
work on the replacement orders and
the work in all probability VIII be
strung throughout the winter Is a
M in to maintain the present forces
whsnever work IN other parts OF the
plant let's up,
The new replacement order means
that upon completion. 30 stills com.
prissng the oldest units OF tho plant
VIII have been renewed by new and
larger stills. The replacement order
Will also sec the destruction OF some
OF the old landmarks around the
plant which has grown from a med.
ioere institution TO one OF promi.
nenco in the refining industry in a
few short years.
, 1921-11-30
Test Right to Reserve Mineral

TrI-City Oil company has filed in the
district court at winnett. Mont, an
application for ar injunction restrain
ing John B. Weber ct al. from inter
fering with the company entering up
on and drilling on e-11-24. Devils
Basin field. Weber is in possession OF
surface rights through warranty deed
which carries a reservation OF mineral
rights TO the Northern Pacific Rail-
road company. Tri-city has secured a
permit to prospect FOR oil. but Weber
refuses TO permit company to enter
upon the land. though he was offered
compensation for damages, Northern
Pacific has sold surface rights to thou
, 1921-11-30
OILS
FEATURE MART
Royal Dutch Shell Active
With Losses in Some
American Issues.

NEW YORK. Nov. 5o-Invest-
ment and speculative conditions ON
the stock exchange became more
clearly defined today. Bonds contin-
ucd to strengthen. while the general
share list wa under continuous pres.
sure. Sales OF stcsks Appropriated
100000 shares.
NEW YORK. f7ov. ss.-European
oils were tho strongest shares at the
outnet Of today's stock market session.
Royal Dutch and shell Transport rose
rs points respectively, I'm contrast to
Mexican Petroleum which lost Ia
points, and tho heaviness OF General
Asphalt and pan.American. Rails OF
thu seasoned type iwero firm, but
equipments, motors and sugars
Indicated lack OF support. Sears Roe
buck was under further pressure with
some OF tho miscellaneous speclaities.
Announcement that the United States
10 to be represented IN the proposed
meeting Of European bankers 10 stabii.
lie international credits strengthened
h early foreign exchange market,
especially sterling. franc and marks.
Rails were tho only shares to show
any stability during the morning.
Mexican n domestic oils sustained
further losses and numerous special.
ties, notably International Paper. Ma.
tional Biscuit. Corn Products. United
Drug. sumatra Tobacco and Assocl.
ated Dry Goods fell 1 to Q points. I'm
ion Pacific. Mercantile Marine prefer.
red. General Electric and Sears Roe.
buck preferred were moderately
strong, but. prices in general reacted
before noon as fresh pressure was dI.
rected against oils and equipments.
All liberty bonds exceptiong AIS made
new high records. the second As rising
s6 cents per hundred dollars. Call
money opened at s per cent.
Metals.
, 1921-11-30
To Complete wInafred Test.

An officer OF tho Kansas-Montana
company states that drilling Is to
ne resumed on the company's wildcat
on 1918. Fergus county, Mont.
early In December. This well wa
started two years age and was the first
orerauon In the county and was in.
tended as q test of tho winifred dome.
II was shut down last August at g.
ss5 feet with some Salt water n the
nohr n the company. reported finan.
ciaily unable TO complete the test.
FUNDS are said to have been provided
Tor driving h hole on down to the
bottom OF the Colorado formation. The
ESkota sand is expected within the
next 100 feet.
, 1921-11-30
MEN Who FOUND TIRE
FINED 500 IN COURT

z. o. Jennings and a. Emery were
bach fined $50 and costs IN Justice
bourt last night when they pleaded
tuiity to q charge OF being wronefui1y
N possessicn Of a large truck tire be-
bnging to the o. J.. Walker Lum-
Der company. In explanations Of the
tase the men said that they were only.
technica1ly guilty OF the charge as
they found the tire but made no ef-
hort to learn to whom It belonged
, 1921-11-30
Nebraska Tests.

The Lakeside Development company
test near Lakeside, Neb., so miles
southeast OF Alliance. encountered con.
siderable gas at 1870 ZEE IN a 15inch
hole being drilled by a rotary. The
gas Is believed to be coming from a
pocket. This well Is being put down
by q number OF men engaged IN the
potash industry and was spotted by
f. J. Woodward with a scientific In
strument- Woodward's location also
was approved by geological advices.
The well entered the Pierre shaie at
1880 feet.
A well6riiiing near Rushvilis. Neb,
was reported in las week with a pro
ductlon Of 1.oeo barrels. 1t IS under
stood that this well has been standing
for some time and has a good showing
Of oil but nothing like what is claimed
in the dispatches.
, 1921-11-30

Deep test being drilled by the Trans
ark Oil and Gas company. on 3o-57.aa,
Polecat dome. near Frannie. IN Park
county. six miles south of the Montana
line and Just east OF Elk Basin, is be-
low 4.o1o feet making II ono OF the
deepest tests in that part OF the state.
This well was reported down $500
feet in October and TO be making CON
siderable gas. Banker ct al. drilled a
we'll on this dome several years ago
which opened a large flow OF gas.
The Transark company is Jointly
owned by the Transcontinentai OIL
eS.apany and the Arkansas Natural
Gas company, both OF Pittsburgh.
, 1921-11-30

unns viii be taken December i when
Judge c. o. Brown calls = Jury panel
TO hear all Criminal actions when are
now pending.
Frum records obtained THIS morning,
sil Injunction cases. bootieEEing ac-
tone, gambling cases and \ Few lar
ceny cases viii DO tried during tire
December term In al there aru over
- criminal actions now pending IN
district court
, 1921-11-30

uaiiy increase OF $4,000 barrels and
California an increase of 5000 barrels.
All OF the major fields In the Wyo.
ming field showed good Increases.
Salt Creek lead with an increase Of g..
300 barrels. Grass Creek reported an
900 barrel gain. Big Muddy 800, Elk
Basin 100 barrels. The Laramie dis.
trict lost 400 barrels on the daily av.
srage and all other fields OF the state
est $50 barrels in daily yield.
The comparative rcpors for the Mon
lana and Wyoming fields follow:
, 1921-11-30
Prominent Oil
Man Found Dead

FORT WORTH. rexas. Nov. so.-
Jack sankey. prominent oil man. for
merly OF Tulsa n Los Angeles. was
found dead in his apartments at a
local hotel here this morning. Police
said he had killed himself by shooting
He was n OF the successful operators
IN the west Texas oil fields.
, 1921-11-30

MEUco CITY. Nov. sQ.-Pteslant
ohregon Is considering two Invitations
70 visit Texas next month which
were received yesterday. One q from
the American Legion post at San An
tonic and the other from Gov. Pat
SeR OF Texas. The president was
asked 70 attend tho festivities in
Houston and San Antonio IN eonnec-
ton with tho visit 10 those cities q
Marshal Epch.
, 1921-11-30

Firm. sleetraiytic. spot ard near BY.
1sAci later, iss ai3ac.
Tin-EHsyi spot and near By t.3.75.
futures. seg.s1.
1ron-Stcadys unchanged.
Lead-Steadys spot. s4.s0.
zlnc-ouiet3 East St Louis deiiv-
cry sDot. tt.To.
Antfnony-sDot sass,
, 1921-11-30
Closing Quotations.

Potatoes.
CHICAGO. Nov. 3o.-Potatoes-
Btsady; receipts IS cars total United
etstss shipments <o2; northern white
hulk $1.6c91.7s cwt-: sacked, elbo@
I8B; FED Rivers sacked $1.2561.50
swt-; Idaho russets s2.2o@a.so cwt-
Poultry.
CHICAGO, Nov. 3o-Pouitry-Alive
hfEhar5 fowls, 14L23c; springs. ale;
kurksys. zoe; roosters, 15c.
Butter and Eggs
CHICAGO, Nov 3o.-Buttcr-High-
", creamery extras. <6c; firsts. sea
kMc: seconds. 3s@35c; standards.
l1Ac
Esss-unchansed; receipts 1884
AseG-
, 1921-11-30
Columbian Pact
Not Ratified

WASHINGTON. Nov. Gothic Col.
ombian congress adjourned yesterday
without completing ratification Of the
treaty with the United States. the
state department was advised today
in a dispach from Minister Hoffman
Philip at Bogota.
, 1921-11-30

feet. 40 production test was made.
Well No. 36-A on tho northwest
quarter of section s-ss-7s was drilled
into the second sand at a depth of
1850 feet but no test was made. This
well hollis the record as a deep pro-
Queer in the Salt Creek field.
These wells were the only ones
complsted of a total Of three score or
more that are being drilled ut Salt
Greek by the Midwest company.
, 1921-11-30
EXPLORATION OIL AND
CAS- COMPANY ELECTS

At the annual meeting II the Elk.
p~loration OIL and Gas company held
Tuesday afternoon In the Consolidated
Royalty building the following officers
were elected:
President. ]. L. hfsrquiss vice prest-
dent, p. C. Nicolaysen; treasurer, A. ].
Cunningham; secretary. GIL H woot.
ton.
Thess Esntlsnen. with Patrick suIli.
van and ID. N. Beoi. Of Casper and p.
board Of directors.
, 1921-11-30

last quarter OF section S04o-7s at a
Iepth Of 2,se5 feet The production
lest shosFu an average OF 44s barrels
laiiy.
wen No. IA on the northwest
tuarter Of section 244o-1e was COM
sIeted at a depth OF 1880 feet with
In initial production of iii barrels.
Wen No. 1 on the southeast quar-
er Of section 54-4o-7s wa completed
o the second sand at q depth Of 7.2so
, 1921-11-30
TEST TOBE USEDAs
BASIS FOR CRUDE ACCEPTANCES
Production Of All Salt Creek Wells for Ten.
Day Period Scheduled for Coming Month to
Determine Settled Flow Of Gushers

For the FIST time in its history the Salt Creek field will
be turned loose in a Today production test to determine iust
peak conditions.
This elaborate display Of the producing possibilities OF
what is considered the worlds greatest lighteofI nrnducinr
, 1921-11-30
FOUR COMPETITIONS REPORTED
BY MIDWEST DURING LAST week

The Midwest Rshning company completed four wells in
The Salt Creek fsld during the past week, two of which will
cave a combined production of approximately 1000 barrels
} day and two others which were drilled to the sand but not
tested.
wen No. 3a-A was completed November 20 on the south.
, 1921-11-30
REPLACEMENT ORDER MEANS BIC
IMPROVEMENT At THE STANDARD
Appropriation Made for Work on Three More Bat
teries Following Completion Of Stills on First
Two Authorized Early in Year

With the work Of replacing the stills on batteries one and
two at the Standard plant here completed recently 1t was
announced yesterday that an appropriation had been made
also for renewing all worn parts on batteries three, four and
hve, which included replacement of all boilers and stills in
this division. The appropriation for the work has Just been
, 1921-11-30
MARKET GOSSIP AND FIELD NEWS.
CRUDE PRODUCTION SHOWS GAIN.

the week which ended November 10 saw an increase in
daily oil production in the United States of 81 $50 barrels
Inc daily increase was from 1892, 200 barrels, the daily av.
erage Tor the preceding week to 1,294,15O barrels for the
OF this increase the Mexia, Texas, field accounts for a
, 1921-11-30
Livestock Mart

CHICAGO. Nov. so.-U-s. Bureau
OF MarketsEcattie = Receipts. ~
600; better grades beef steers and fat
she stock dull. mostly ESQ higher;
lower grades and other classes steady
to strong; bulk beef steers, s6.25@e;
fat cows and heifers largely $4,000
5.755 canncrs largely s2.7503; bulk
bologna bulls. s3.s5@3.s5; veal calves
largely s999.25; bulk stockers and
feeders. s5.15@6.
Hogs Receipts. 10000; market
steady to &c higher than yesterdays
average; opened fairly active, later
slow: top. $40 for light lights and
1so-pound averages; bulk, ss.s5@7.o5;
pigs steady TO loo higher; bulk deslr.
abies. s7Qz2o.
Sheep-Receipts. 10000; market ae.
tee. 15c higher; top western lambs.
s1o.4o; bulk fat lambs. ss.T5@I0.26;
choice handy ewes. IS; bulk native
ewes. s3.5o94,5o; feeders strong.
, 1921-11-30

DENVER. Nov. so.-Cattle-Re.
ceipts 2.4ooK market steady to ron
beef steers s5.oo96.25: cows and heif.
ers s4.25@5.oo; calves se.oo@o.5o; bulls
$2.oo@s.cu; stockers and feeders $3.50
$500.
Hogs Receipts 100; market
steady: top s7.15; bulk ss.e5@7.oo.
Sheep - Receipts 5000; market
strong. csc higher; lambs 100000;
ewes s2.5014.25; feeder lambs s7.5O@
$50.
, 1921-11-30

Jewellery and watch repairing by ex-
pert workmen. All work guaranteed.
Casper Jswelry NfE. Co. o.-s Bldg.
s.5-tf
, 1921-11-30

NEW YoRtS. Nov. 3o.-GFeat Brl-
tsin-DSAaand fo0it. cables k00&.
Franc-Demand T.es. cables T.0sk.
Italy-DemAnd ASA. cables 4i6.
Belgium Demand 67s. cables
e.72H.
Germany - Demand .asH. cables
ass.
Holland = Demand s5is7.' cable.
s5.4s.
: Norwa-Dennnd 1A25.
Swcden-Demand 27.60.
penmark-Demand 1850.
STitxer'and-Deman 1900.
Spain-DeInand 1889.
Grecce-Dcmand A05.
Argentina-Demand 5e.75.
Brazil-Domaud 1851.
Montrcai-pf s75.
, 1921-11-30

NEW YORK. Nov. s0-can money
FIRM; high. IS; low. 5; ruling rate. 3:
closing sid. 6; offered at ~; last
loan. g.
Time loans. steady; 60 days. 90 days
and six months, 3.
Prime mercantile paper. 5asH.
, 1921-11-30

sands or acres with mineral reserys
tiotss in the deeds.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-26

By courtesy of the First National
new official warrant book will be sup
piled to the city free Of charge.
Thomas Draper, Jr., who was APP
pointed Mercantile Tax Collector at
the previous meeting of Council, was
present and addressed the Councilmen
on the need of making several changes
in the Mercantile Tax Ordinance to
conform to present conditions. He
was authorized to meet with Mayor
Mattson and members of the License
Committee at the Mayors home next
Tuesday evening for the purpose of
drafting the proposed changes. After
ward he purposes to enforce the or
dinance. Collector Draper announced
there is approximately $500 in mer-
camille tax due the city. Of this sum,
he said, about $165 is collectable from
resident business firms.
Two communications from Absecon
women requesting reimbursement by
the city for fowl killed by dogs were
read. The concensus of opinion of
the solons was that Council cannot
settle such claims unless proof is es-
tablished that the owl actually had
been killed by dogs, also the time and
place of the killing should be recorded.
In such cases, if the ownership of the
dog or dogs can be established the
owners of The dogs should pay the
bills. Only in cases of stray dogs,
those without a known owner, killing
fowl car recovery be claimed from
the city, it was asserted.
, Jesse Bowen, representing the At
lantic City Electric Company, was
present and stated new 600 candle
power Mazda bulb street lights are
being used to supplant the old, worn
out, arc lamps throughout the city.
The new lights, he stated, give a more
brilliant, yet softer light than the arc
lamps; are more efficient and durable,
require less attention and give more
satisfactory results.
Novelty Shower For Miss Hamilton.
A surprise Novelty Shower was Civ
en- at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. J. Hamilton, Ohio avenue,
on Wednesday evening to Miss Elsie
Hamilton, whose engagement to Percy
w. Smith, this city, was announced re-
Gently. The guests assembled at Miss
Ruth Adams, whence they clandes-
timely wendell their way to Miss Ham
ilton's, where they executed their
plans completely. Miss Hamilton was
the recipient of many beautiful and
useful gifts comprising linens, cut
glass and aluminium ware. Musical
selections were enjoyed and much
merriment prevailed. The decorations
were unique yet appropriate to the oc-
casion. Refreshments were served.
Present were: Misses Ruth Adams,
Mildred Smith, Lena Robinson, Eliza
beth Lingelbach, Clara Conover, Ethel
Giberson, Gladys Coon, Flora Robin
son, Florence Kesler, Elsie Hamilton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Henry, Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch
Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Hamilton.
Mr.. E. S. Mayhem, Mr.. w. B. Etris,
/ Messrs. Harry Weer, Frank Cook,
Jesse Sordon, Herman Madden, Frank
lin Mccarthy, Percy Smith, James
Adams.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-26
HIGHLANDS.

The Dramatic Club of the Absecon
Highlands Grange will present the ia
nous play, "The Hidden Hand" Car
Tie Stanley Burns will appear as Cap
itola, the Newsboy and Heiress, and
Mr.. Chas. B.. Burns as Major Ira War
field, old Hurricane, supported by the
company. There will be a dance after
the show. The proceeds for the bene-
fit of the building fund. This is a very
strong play with several very strong
comedy parts. The company will all
present their characters in Al style.
A big crowd is expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Brockman gave a
very enjoyable Birthday Party to their
daughter Helen on her 10th birthday,
Sunday, Feb. 20. There were quite a
few young folks present, who enjoyed
themselves, playing games, dancing,
etc. A very elaborate supper was serv-
ed, also refreshments, fruits, ice cream
and cake. Present were: Misses Eliz-
abeth L~ingelback, Florence Powers,
Cecilia Powers, Catherine Powers, AL
ice Engstrom, Helen Brockman; Mess,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-02-26
SMITHS LANDING NOTES.

A grand social was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Evans,
Adams Ave. below New Road, last
Tuesday evening, by Glass Unit No.
6, of which Mrs. M. d. Peace is leader.
This is the first social affair given by
this new Unit. Leader and members
are smiling over their great success.
The younger folk spent the evening in
social games and jokes, while the 9TH
ers passed the time chatting over cur
rent events. Ice crea and delicious
homemade cake were there in abund-
ance, and all enjoyed them very much.
Even though Washington destroyed
the tree, some one preserved the cher
ries, and large red mes were in evil
dence as cake decorations over white
icing. A neat sum of money was clear
ed and will be presented to the current
expense fund. After dinner minis and
peanuts were furnished free, the boys
and girls taking great delight in pass
ing them often. All left for their
homes smiling. In attendance were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Scarborough and