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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
H. B. HARPER IS
 SALES MANAGER
 AT STUDEBAKER
Nationally Known Automo- tive Executive Appointed to an Important
 Post

South Bend. Inds october 26.-- tSpecial.)-H. A. Biggs, vice pre- sid snt of the Studebaker corporation. has appointed Harry E. Harper to the po- sition of sales manager of that great manufacturing institution. No more important announcement to the rub- lie in general, and the industry In particular. could be made at this time. Since MT. Harpers retirement as the largest distributor of Willys- Overland motor cars, there has been much speculation as to his future plans Ills great interest in the nu- tomobile industry, and It's remarkable merchandising possibilities. together with his long record of repeated sue cusses throughout his meteoric ca- reer, made 1t evident that his next step would be one to arouse more than passing comment.
 Harry B. Harper. as one of the country's most resourceful executives and, without doubt one of the keen est of automobile merchandisers, has watched the phenomenal success of Studebaker from the standpoint of man who has an intimate knowlt dgs of all the factors that contribute to the popularity of a motor car. Mir Harper will take up his new duties November 2.
 Mir. Harper brings to his new posi- tion wealth of practical knowledge gained in nearly 20 years of selling experience. He relinquished the ad. vertising manngership of Bowser X Co, Fort Wayne, Ind. fin 1905. to be- come advertising manager for the Ford Motor company. In 1907 he was made assistant to Norval Hawking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
HANDLE WOUNDED AS IN REAL BATTLE Army Surgeons at CobIenz Go Through Regular Duties
 In Sham Battles
By AssociatedPress

Coblenz, November 5.-The hand ling of the men classed as wounded during the manoeuvers of the Ameri- can forces which closed early in De- tober was as near as possible to those experienced in actual combat.
 Each regimental surgeon received an allotment of tags which desig- hated wounds supposed to be received by men under his care. These tags were given to one man for each conn bat who, under the direction of the battalion umpire, tagged the proper number of men in each company. These men fell out as wounded" and acted according to the nature of the wound received.
 If the man was only slightly wounded" he walked toward. the nearest aid station where he received treatment and returned to the line or was sent back to the rear to a collecting station and from there to division hospital and sorting sta- tion.
 In case the wounded" man re- ceived severe injury necessitating his removal by litter he remained on the field of battle where he had been tagged and awaited the litter bearers.
 As the tags were placed on the "w ounded" an Identification disc was taken from him and attached to a du- plieate of the wound tag ana for warded through the regimental or battalion surgeon to his next place of Urea tment.
 This method of handling the wounded provided complete check on the number of men wounded and the efficiency of the different places through which the wounded men passed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
REFUGEESST|[L. NEED ASSISTANCE Admiral Bristol Calls Atten- ton to the Situation In
 Constantinople
nx Associntrd presn

1 Constantinople. November 5.--Ad- miral Mark L. Bristors protest to the American Red Cross at Wash ington against the discontinuance of It's work here, the substance of which was forwarded by cable at the time when 1t was made public, sets forth In an authoritative way the actual situation of the Russian and Turkish refugees who have found asylum in this city.
 It shows that there are about 5o- 900 Russians here besides 10000 Turks who have flod from Ana.oiia- Many of these are homeless, having little clothing and. the American high commissioner says, are In danger of starvation If the Red Cross be with drawn. Rear Admiral Bristors mes l sage follows:
 At the present moment a real dis aster exists in Constantinople with possibilities of becoming indescrib- ably worse if not adequately met. During the last five years over one- quarter of the houses of the city have been burned and not rebuilt.
 Recently 10000 Turkish refugees from Anatolia have arrived. Before ,the big evacuation of the Crimda. 10 months ago. there were 35,000 Rus sian refugees, and there are now about 50,00o in Constantinople and the immediate suburbs.
 The Turkish government Is bank rupt and, therefore. powerless to ad- equately assist it's own people or any other refugees. The near east relief committee gives the majority of as- sistance to the Greek and Armenian | races.
 With this frightful situation comes the report that the executive 1 committee intends to discontinue the work of the Constantinople unit (of 1 the Red Cross). With no source of aid in sight, the immediate result of such action would be that the 17.0Oo Russian refugees now being fed would have nothing between them and starvation. All Russians gen l orally have disposed of their per sonal effects, including clothing. 90 that their condition will get worse | instead of better, and, with winter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
REDUCED PRICES
 ON CHALMERS CAR

II. M. Bailey. of the Motor Sales corporation, announced a big cut in the price of the Chalmers car The price of the five-passenger car that sold for S2.225 a year ago has been reduced to $i,490. delivered in Bir mingham, and the price of the seven passenger car that sold $2.495 one year ago has been reduced to s1.595, an even greater reduction than that Of the five passenger car.
 The new models of the Chalmers car are now on display at their home at Twentieth street and Avenue D. The sedan is picture of comfort for winter driving, in all kinds of weather with pretty lines and new model styles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
LOUIS RAEMON
 WITH SCOUTEN

Louis ]. Raemon. who has recently been connected with The Age Herald. and the Post in the advertising de- partments. accepted position with the Scouten Motor company on Mo- vember 1. He Is wcll-known in and around Birmingham, and has num- Der of friends along Auto Row.
 Raemon was with The Age Herald for sometime and later was connect ed with the Post While holding these two positions, he added grea | pany, successor to the Five Points ing manner and ability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06

commercial manager. and later in 1909, became Ford's first foreign manager. His work with the Ford company attracted the attention of John \. Willys, and, in 19ft Mir. liar per opened up the foreign depart ment for the Willys-Overland com pany. His rise here was rapid, due to his Knowledge of conditions and his ability to do just the thing necessary to accomplish results quickly and thoroughly. and year lager he was made assistant to the sales manager. In 1914 he succeeded George Bennett as sales manager, and in 1915 1916 and 1917 was the Will lys-Overland company's general sales manager
 T fully realize the importance of my association with studebaker," said MT. Harper in speaking of MT. Biggs announcement. "I have watched Stu debaker mighty close for the past few years and l must admit that have been astounded at their amaz Ing progress This most assuredly is a Studebaker year and my big job is to keep the ball rolling. Every year must be a Studebaker year and will be because of Studebaker's wonderful manufacturing facilities, the recog- nized value of the cars 1t produces anu the HiEH IdllpIe Vi US eAteuSlNe dealer organization. Studebaker has reached the pinnacle in the automo- bile industry and Is pitted against the field, In value of sales Stude- baker continues to lead the industry with the exception of Ford. Car sales are increasing an dthe parts business decreasing. Studebaker cars are standing up in service and staying out of repair shops. That's what in terests me and what prompted me to become an executiGe In this aggres- sivs and established company. which I consider one of the greatest manufacturing institutions in the world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06

coming on, there will be added suf- fering from cold and exposure.
 Tn addition to the suffering from starvation and privation it is impos- sible to predict what the results will be in the city from disturbances of public order and danger to American lives and property. As a final ap- peal for relief for these refugees. as well as because of this public danger. I am at once putting the situation before ali foreign representatives here.
 The disaster relief committee of the local chapter is obtaining a lt- tie money and clothing from the cen tral committee for Russian relief in New York and has contributed to the extent of it's power to meet the pres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06

and especially obtain aid of Russians in the United States. The allies in military occupation in Constantinople should be induced 70 assist in this work.
 The policy of all Red Cross work here has been to close it out properly as soon as possible by distribution of refugees and assistance to them in becoming self-supporting feel that you can trust your representa- tives here to carry out this policy. For the sake of American prestige, for the sake of humanity and for the sake /of the good name of our Red Cross cannot sufficiently empha- size the importance of your final de- cision-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06

lent disaster. The committee is now practically without funds.
 T must urge most emphaticaily that the splendid reputation of America and the work of the Amer ican Red Cross here must not be be- smirched by withdrawal In a prectpi- tate and ill-considered manner. There Is a rsal disaster that we must meet
 T most earnestly request that this chapter be given necessary funds and personnel to continue the work of the disaster relief committee and take ever the work of the Constanti- nople unit and continue 1t until this disaster is overcome. The central committee for Russian relief should be urged to continue their assistances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
NAMES IN GOLDEN BOOK

Havre. France. November 5.--Mar- shal Franchet D'Esprey and General Pershing, after the reception given in the latter's honor at the city hall. were both requested to inscribe their names in the Golden Book of the
 local association of wounded and other fighters of the great war. ITO those who do not forget that war Is less onerous than servitude." was the dedication written by Franchet l D'Esperey above his signature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
STUDIES DANISH FARMING
 A a...l

Copenhagen, November 5.--Harley Christensen. American presidential nominee of the Farmer-Labor party in 1920, has left for Stockholm after spending two months studying Dan- ish methods of agricultural cooper ation. He will return to Denmark for two months further investigation before returning to America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
Importance of unlver.aI Jontn

The universal joints are usually covered with leather castings or "boots." which are packed with grease. These boots. when in good condition Insure the proper luhri- cation of the moving parts of the joints keep out the dirt and grit and aid in making the joints noiseless. It Is advisable to inspect these castings 0nca month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
Saving n Cracked windshieid

A crack in a windshield may be prevented from getting worse by drilling hole at each end of the break with an ordinary twist drill. It will be necessary to keep the drill wet with turpentine while drilling. and it Is a good plan to hold block of wood behind the glass to give sup port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
Rubber Tire FrIction

Never overload underinflated tires. The average sized tire, properly in
 Hated and carrying normal load, reaches a temperature of 14o degrees
 Fahrenheit just under the tread when
 run at 20 miles an hour speed. At 26
 miles an hour the temperature IS aised to 155 degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
Caune of Overheatink

If the engine shows too great 8 tendency to overheat, the radiator is probably clogged and should be
 cleaned out thoroughly with hot
 water and washing soda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
Precautions Against skidding

Before venturing out in slippery streets with car, the engine should be in smooth running order; the
 clutch should disengage easily and freely. and engage without sudden grabbing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
Keeping Road Signs Intact

As means of protecting road signs on highways in the United States a request has been made to the execu- tive council of the Boy Scouts of America to enlist the cooperation of Scouts in preserving the markers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
watch the Person Who

Jumps off a moving car.
 Crosses roadway at right angles.
 Uses. the center of streets to cross. in place of crossings.
 Without thought walks to the mid dle of a highway and suddenly stops.
 Crosses the street with a bundle or umbrella over his head. or while reading a newspaper.
 Steps off the curb and into the highway looking in the direction Of oncoming traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
Testing for "shortsv

A short circuit always generates heat, and in locating trouble without instruments pass the fingers along the, line until warm spot Is felt. Once 1t Is found the system can be again put in order by insulating the exposed wire with rubber tubing or taDe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
MOTORS AND HEX CARE. l &,>.,'Al
 ll,4
Wasted Power

Because of incorrect adjustment of the carburetor, nearly one-quarter of all the gasoline used by motor ve- hicles is wasted in incomplete com bustion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06

Back firing Is the principal cause of automobile fires. and the principal
 cause of back firing Is too laai~ .
 mixture fed to tho cylinders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06
somethinw About Spring.

Properly adjusted, well fabricated springs will mean longer life to tires and to the entire car, while cracked or neglected springs will cause rapid deterioration of engine, body and tires. One of the best methods of oiling Is to dismantle the springs and apply graphite grease First re- move all the rust with an emery cloth. Another method Is to lift the body of the ear on jacks and open the springs with chisel inserted oe- grease in freely.
 Keep your car well fabricated. A soft tire turpeth away pleasure. X lean mixture in the carburetor will reduce carbon deposits. Wrap asbestos cord around the ex- haust pipes to prevent fire.
 Rain water is the best for use in the cooling system of an autom obile. The use of cheescloth to remove dust from the body of the car will destroy the luster.
 Employ the brakes gradually when coasting to stop. 1t saves consid- erable wear on tires.
 If is wise mdtorist who knows his own automobile after some me- chanic gets through overhauling it. Use very light grade of gasoline | in winter months. as the highest | tests evaporate more freely at a lower temperature.
 1 A horn. invented to be carried on l the rear of an automobile is sounded automatically when the car Is nov | ing backward. i When driving in heavy traffic use | the lower gears. This assures tho prevention of stalling the engine in | a dangerous place.
 l Always keep batteries packed I tightly ii they are allowed to rattle ana work loose, momentary short cir. cuits will develop.
 A fire extinguisher can be made by dissolving three pounds of salt ana one-half pound of salammoniac 1T one gaiion of water. W
 0asoline will not bum without air
 The vapor from the petrol is ynort
 dangerous than gasqline. Never at
 tempt to use water on . gasoline -s |
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-16
mrs. COOPER SAYS ITS
GRANDEST ON EARTH

health was 50 poor that could not
get cut of the house and had to
spend most of my time in bed.
We'll, Tanlac soon relieved my
troubles and built me up to where
life was worth living again and it
has been my standby ever since. I
keen Tanlac in the house, all the
time, and when | feel myself get
ting a little run down it soon has
me feeling right again. 1t always
invigorates me and keeps me feel
ing fine. | will always bless the day
this grand medicine came my way. 1t
rapidly restored my strength and
energy after had the flu two years
ago. | honestly believe it is the
greatest medicine in the world"
Tanlac is sold in Americas by
Carswell Drug Co., and in Sumter by
Ewing Mercantile Ca. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-16

miles from her.
The old mine, which I found I'M
touched, has made me fabulously
wealthy; but what care l for wealth
AS l sit here tonight in my little
study overlooking the Hudson, just
twenty years have elapsed since first
opened my eyes upon Mars.
l can see her shining in the sky
through the little window by my desk,
and tonight she seems calling to me
again as she has not called before
since that long dead night, and think
l can see, across that awful abyss of
space. a beautiful black haired woman
standing in the garden of a palace, and
at her side is little boy who puts his
arm around her as she points into the
sky toward the planet Earth, while at
their feet is huge and hideous crea-
ture with heart of gold.
| believe that they are waiting for
me, and something tells me that shall
soon know,
THE END.l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-16

lShed, I well knew, ana so, throwing
caution to the winds / flung over
board everything but the engine and
compass, even to my ornaments, and
lying on my belly along the deck with
one hand on the steering wheel and
the other pushing the speed lever to
its last notch I split the thin air of
dying Mars with the speed of meteor.
An hour before dark the great walls
of the atmosphere plant doomed sud.
denly before me, and with a sickening
thud l plunged to the ground before
the small door which was Withholding
the spark of life from the inhabitants
of an entire planet.
Beside the door a great crew OF men
had been labOring to pierce the wall,
but they had scarcely scratched the
fIintlike surface, and now most of
them lay in the last sleep from which
not even air would awaken them.
Conditions seemed much worse here
than at Helium, and it was with diff,
Guilty that l breathed at all. There
were a few men still conscious, and to
one of these l spoke.
"If can open these doors is there a
man who can start the enginesY !
asked.
81 can" he replied. "if you open
quickly. I can last but few moments
more But it is useless, they are both
dead and no one else upon Barsoom
knew the secret of these awful locks.
For t%ree days men crazed with fear
have surged about this portal in vain
attempts to solve its mystery"
l had no time to t3t (, l was becom,
ing very weak and IL was with diff.
Guilty that l controlled my mind at all.
But with final d fort, as l sank
weakly to my knees l hurled the nine
thought waves at that awful thing be,
fore me- The Marian had crawled to
my side and with staring eyes fixed on
the single panel before US we waited
in the silence Of death.
Slowly the mighty door receded be.
fore us. l attempted to rise and fol,
low it but was too weak.
"After it," cried to my companion,
"and If you reach the pumproom turn
loose all the puhps. 1t is the only
chance Barsoom has to exist tcnor-
row!"
From where I lay I opened the Sec
ond door, and then the third, and as |
saw the hope Of Barsoom crawling
weakly on hands and knees through
the last doorway I sank unconscious
upon the ground.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-16

Tardos Mors then greeted each of
the green jeddaks, and jeds, and to
each spoke words Of friendship and
appreciation.
AS he approached me he laid both
hands upon my shoulders.
p welcome, my son." he said; that
you are granted, gladly, and without
one word of opposition, the most
precious jewel in all Helium. yes in
all BarsoQm, is sufficient earnest of
my esteem"
We were then presented to Mors
KAYAK, Jed Of lesser Helium, and IA
Their of Dejah Thoris. He had followed
close behind Tardos Mors and seemed
even more affected by the meeting
than had his father.
He tried a dozen times to express
his gratitude to me, bur his voice
checked with emotion and he could NOT
speak, and yet he had, as l was to
later learn, reputation for ferocity
and fearlessness as a fighter that was
remarkable even upon warlike Bar
SOON. In common with all Helium he
worshiped his daughter, nor could he
think Of what she had escaped with
out deep emotion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-16
GOOD HEALTH HINTS
Oklahoma Farmer Gives Sound Aa
vice on Avoiding Sickness
Used Black-Draught
80 Years.

Cameron, Okla.-T have used
Thedford's Black-Draught for about
thirty years, and certainly ought to
know by this time what good medi'
cine 1t is" says Mr.. It. L. Bostier,
well-known farmer Of this place. Mr..
Bostier has passed his three-score-and'
tenth year, but declares his health
still is good, land l can say Black
Draught did its part"
Where there IL a lot of malaria, q
liver medicine is necessity, and l
have never found one better than
Black. Draught," continues the Okla
homan. at is one that / know to be
reliable. I sure use it for the liver,
stomach. constipation. indigestion, and
It has done me q world of good. We
use it for the family, and 1t gives
satisfaction.
MOST trouble, or sickness, comes
from the liver, and II taken in time
can be avoided. That is why use
Black-D raught as do. ana much
pleased with results obtained"
Thedford's Black-Draught Is purely
vegetable. 1t acts on the bowels, gent
ly stimulating the liver, and helps IN
crease the normal flow of bile into the
intestines. It assists in the digestion
OF food, and relieves constipation In q
prompt and natural way.
Ask your druggist for package TO
day. Insist on Thedfords. NC10s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-16
CHAPTER XVII.
From Joy to Death.


For ten days the hordes of Thank
and their wild allies were Toasted and
entertained, and, then, loaded with
costly presents and escorted by ten
thousand soldiers of Helium command
ed by Mors KAYAK, they started on
the return journey to their own lands
The Jed of Lesser HeIium with a smaN
party Of mobiles accompanied them all
the way to Thark to cement more
closely the new bonds of peace and
friendship. ------- 49,.
! Sofa also accompanied Tars Tarkas
her father, who before all his chief
tAins had acknowledged her as his
daughter.
Three weeks later, Mors KAYAK and
his officers accompanied by Tars Tar
kas and Sofa, returned upon battle
ship that had been dispatched to Thank
to fetch them in time for the ceremony
which made Dejah ThOris and John
Carter one.
For nine years I served in the Coun-
ellis and fought in the armies Of Helium
as a prince of the house Of Tardos
Mors The people seemed never to
tire Of heaping honors upon me- and
no day passed that did not bring some
new proof of their love for their prin-
cess, the incompatible Dejah Thoris.
In a golden incubator upon the roof
of our palace lay a snoW-white egg.
For nearly five years ten soldiers Of
the jeddak's Guard had constantly
stood over it, and not & day passed
when I was in the city that Dejah
Thoris and l did not stand hand in
hand before our little shrine planning
for the future, when the delicate shell
should break.
Vivid in my memory is the picture
of the last night as we sat there talk
ing in low tones of the strange ro-
nance which had woven our lives to-
gether and Of this wonder which was
coming to augment our happiness and
fulfill our hopes.
In the distance we saw the bright
white light of an approaching airship,
but we attached no special significance
to so common q sight. Like bolt of
lightning it raced toward Helium until
ITS very speed bespoke the unusual.
Flashing the signals which pro-
claimed it a dispatch bearer for the
jeddak, it circled impatiently awaiting
the tardy patrol boat which must con-
yoy It to the polace docks.
Ten minutes after It touched Mt the