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Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

President Harvey S. Firestone says,
in part: I'm the year 1920 we We're
required to borrow $43,942,000 from
banks and brokers, which was reduced
by the close of the fiscal year, Octo-
ber 81, to $31,356,000. IN the year
1921 it was necessary to borrow S37,-
252, ,000 which this statement shows
has been reduced to s21,680.000, all
of which Is with our banks. / am
glad to advise you that arrangements
have been made to secure from our
banks cur requirements for the COM
ing year.
"The reduction in surplus Is caused
by the decline in the. value of the
very large stocks and commitments
existing at the beginning Of the year
and pricing all inventories this clos
ing at current market values.
"The factory organization has made
very large reductions in overhead ex-
penses; and, coupled with increased
efficiency, adoption Of improved
methods and installation OF special
machines, we are producing better
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

The first turnpike in the United
States was constructed between
PHILADELPHIA and Lancaster, Pa.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

tanooga. The next step is to fix the
route from Chattanooga 10 odh
Diego.
November I2, DR.. S. NJ. Johnson,
general director of the Lee Highway
association, accompanied by an A.A:
A representative and NUMBER ol
government officials left Memphis
via automobile to inspect the cross
continent route, having previously
completed inspection of routes from
Chattanooga to Memphis. The road
followed was by way of Little Rock
and southern Oklahoma to Clovis,
Roswell and Alamagordo, New Mex
leo. Ell Paso. Texas, and Las Cruces,
Deming and Lordsburg, New Mexico,
Duncan. Stafford. Globe. Roosevelt
dam, Phoenix, ella Bend Welton and
Yuma. Arizona, and Holtville and El
Centre to San Diego, California.
This newest transcontinental high
way is to bear the fitting name of the
great Southern chieftain, General
Robert, e. Lee. Each state is to so
designate it and put it in the inter-
state system which is to be created
under the new federal aid road act.
In a statement relating to the Lee
highway, Director General johnson
says:
"From practically every county
seat in the series of counties be-
teween the National Capital and
San Diego the city pavement extends
a considerable distance in either di-
rection, and in many sections the
pavement extends a considerable dis
tance in either direction, and in many
81, 10
for a hudred miles or more. Thls
series Of pavement is now to be con-
nected. The road is Of primary I'M
portance to each stae and its com
pletion will be a main factor in the
further development of the state. 1t
is a road of great local Importance to
a series of towns and cities stretch
ing across the continent. and the
connecting of these various sections
of pavement will be prime factor
in the further development of the
nation since it will facilitate inter-
state travel and promote the free
commingling of the people of the
East and West. 1t will probably be
shorter than any other southern
transcontinental highway and can
therefore, be completed more quick
~. w llIllL ItlS newt LII SNeSA % eN'NS'
possibly sooner. there is every reason
to anticipate modern motorway pe-
tween the Capital City of the nation
and Southern California"
The Lee Highway association Is
one OF the youngest of such organi-
cations, having begun its work only
90 months ago. Headquarters are
in washington, D. C. c.. IL. Huston
assistant secretary of commerce, If
president of the organization. The
general director, DR.. S. M. johnson
is one of the country's most forcetu
good roads leaders. It was DR.. john
son who conceived the iCea and wht
has been the r1ovink spirit behlnt
the legislation whereby surplus wal
property, suitable for highway I'M
provement and amounting to ovel
$3.50, 900 900 in value. has been turned
over by the federal to the stae gov
ernments.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08
Nebraska Tires

Factory TO YOU distribution enables us TO
sell these 6o00-mile guaranteed frst-quaiity
tires at prices much lower than any OF
corresponding quality in the city.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08
For ALL MOTORISTS

We want you to realize that we are here to
give,you service. Anyway that we can help YOU
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

Test the brakes before you go out.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08
Lee HIGHWAY SEEMS
CERTAINTY AT LAST

Despite the fact that this is the
Llotor age, that the automobile has
peen universally adopted as the high
way vehicle, and that federal, state
anu county agencies have for sew
efal years accelerated road building,
actual touring experience shows. ac-
cording to the American Automobile
association, that there has not been
developed a single transcontinental
road making an automobile trip from
coast to coast possibility at all
times. In order to make such a trip
POSSIBLE throughout the year, a pro-
~, IS now taking shape under the
auspices Of the Lee Highway asso-
citation, assisted by the A .A.A.
AS q result Of this cooperation the
federal government, through the u.
8. Bureau of Public Roads and the
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

states Of Virginia, Tennessee, Ar
kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mex
leo, Arizona and California, through
their state road departments. are now
engaged in the selection of the most
direct feasible route from Washing
ton, D. c., to San Diego, California.
subsequently, effort is to be concen-
trated for the speedy completion of
all unfinished sections, and for the
systematic maintenance and the wild
ening and strengthening of the pave
ment as required by the volume and
character of the traffic the pavement
will be required to carry.
Already the route has been Sc
lected from washington in a south
west diagonal down the valleys of
Virginia and Tennessee through Roa-
noke, Bristol and Knoxville TO Chat
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

Blowout patches ruin tires, if kept
on long,
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08
Firestone Reports Shows
Very Good Condition

balance sheet for the year would in
dicate that the Firestone company
had decided to take all its possible
losses on commitments this year and
start the new year with inventory at
rock bottom prices.
Comparing the 1921 balance sheet
with that for 1920, 1t is noted that
total assets this year were $75,24S,-
572 as against $107, ,404,200 the pre-
vious year. Surplus account dropped
from $33,SS0.757 to $15,S13,25S at the
end OF October. Inventories are set
at $12,534,3 369, whereas on the 1920
statement the figure was $45,16S,710.
In his remarks to stockholders,
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

Nearly 100000 gallons of gasoline
are refined daily in the United States
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 7.-(SpeciaD-
According to the annual report of the
Firestone Tire and Rubber company
which has just been made public,
sales fer the year ended October 81,
1921, were $66,372,93S. This repre-
sents a decrease of AZ per cent in dol
lars and a decrease of Is per cent in
number of tires as compared with the
previous year. Comparing last years
record, the decrease in number of
tires is accounted for as follows: Ex-
port sales fell off Al per cent, there
was a 20 per cent decrease in sales to
automobile manufacturers, but sales
to dealers increased 2 per cent. The
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08
Pharis Tires

Eight years OF satisfaction is the Pharis
record in Western Auto storeh Fabric tires
are guaranteed 1000 miles and Cords
10. .ooo miles. Come in and see them.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08
GieLotU Announces
Price Reduction

The Electrical Equipment company,
which represents Willard storage
batteries here, announces new price
reduction, effective Dec. 10. This is
but another adjustment Of prices 10
the changing cost Of raw materials,
says E. l.. Gielow, general manager
of the company, "and not a change
in the standards OF quality for which
the willard battery has been noted.
Nor is the quality Of service that goes
with that battery to suffer any
change whatever. We believe that a
batterys reputation depends largely
upon the care it receives, and we ex-
pect to continue TO help our custom
ers take care Of the batteries they
buy from us"
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

w lAE iAAAA - ~
ton on how to repair
your car. or road condi-
tious, we are only too
glad to do so.
Get a copy of our cata-
log. They are free for
the asking, and come in
handy tor constant refer
enCe.
II you live out Of town,
we can efficiently take
care of your mail orders,
thus allowing you all the
bencft Of city prices, etc,
You take absolutely no
chances. IS every article
Is guaranteed TO be as
represented.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08
Holidays Are Apt
To Cause One To
Forget Old Bus

Don't forget that your hcllday
pleasures may be either enhanced or
spoiled depending upon the conduct
of your car. Ii must be taken care of
lust the same during the holidays as
any other time. Maybe you need
tire or two, better get them before an
old tire spoils a trip.
Perhaps you have social engage
ments and yol want TO have your
car looking its best A little polish
will help its appearance tremen-
dously.
Perhaps a few mechanical adjust
ments may put your car IN even
better running condition. 1t would be
well for you to spend several hours
going over your car thoroughly, DO
ing the necessary greasing and oiling,
for you rave perhaps neglected your
car during the busy rush weeks be-
fore Christmas in an endeaVor TO
complete your shopping and a tie-np
on the road during the coming holi-
DAYS would undoubtedly ruin a day s
pleasure.
More cars will be on the road
| Christmas week, we believe, than at
any other time of the year, so 1t
would naturally follow that more care
must be exercised in driving and q
thorough inspection of the brakes,
| the installation of a traffic signal
and other precautions should be
taken at once.
| The Western Auto Supply company,
which carries one of the most COM
plete lines of auto supplies and acces-
sories in the city, is anxious to serve
motorists in any way and a visit to
the store may solve many Of your mo-
] toring problems
Nearly 100000 gallons Of gasoline
are refined daily in the United States.
Blowout patches ruin tires, If kept
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08

tires at 58 per cent less factory over
head than the previous year.
Our sales for this year were $685.
372, ,93S54, a decrease Of AZ per cent in
dollars, and a decrease Of Is per cent
in numbers of tires as compared
with the previous year. This de-
crease in number OF tires was made
UP as follows: Al per cent decrease
in export; % per cent decrease to
automobile manufacturers; 2 per cent
increase to dealers. While increas-
ing our dealers business 2 per cent
we decreased the selling expense 3S
per cent in dollars expended.
Commends Loyalty
"The loyalty, enthusiasm and de-
termination of our organization dur
ing the past year has been most COM
mendable, and with our inventories
clean, expenses low and our quality
products better recognized by the
trade. we enter the new year under
most favorable conditions"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
CAN MARSEILLES AFFORD IT?

As the touring progresses the howl increases N a
from Chicago and the alb Ut the }nuoU, cnuoN e." inc "
Of road through Marsccs With continuous hard road tor oyer
hundred miles Marscl a rd to he cucd iron one END inc
country other for offering practically the only nd 'rcr'
While may be that there possibility that that u\ NAY
escape the ultimate OF building that strip Of paving ~ hard
road al present the chance somewhat meanwhile She Is W
curing reputation will take year, live down. To a'" ~
portion Of the road to continue present condition is not like
Marseils-hcre has always much pride there % 81
low an cycSorc Of that kind continue Even II there prospect
OF improving street further south t, portion part the general
hard roads scheme and should he put coudtn twill cost some
money and if the should take this portion over might " Nc
to be money expended that could have been avoided but for c
reputation OF that would be money well invested Although
there agreement to that effect Na> under
stood bv the engineers who laid the they did that that
portion of the road would be taken Of ~ nnc road All the
way to the State Park except that tou strip through Macc>,
should sound very we'll town that claims to be live one
and up and coming.
But calling NarseiIe to strip OF bum road N an
Otawan little like pot calling kettle black long a, the strip
between the south end OF the Illinois river bridge approach and c
beginning Of the hard road further west IS allowed to continue IN 1t,
present condition That will have to be taken care OF a. connect
ing link and plans already underway for IT. But At nest
will take time Meanwhile tourists beginning to
through goody numbers and increasing daily Even II the
Narcotics booster club their read map don't tell any tourists that
there place down this way the driver, OF ma
chimes will discover and Ottawa will get black eye that the
enyabc reputation OF Ncn Park will not counteract
Both places will find that the good repuc OF the will be
worth in the long than will cost put these sections OF
the great highway in prcScntablc condition at once.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
MAYBE THIS KICK
WILL GET RESULTS
ND MAYBE IT WON'T

Chicago, April q ReopcninE of the
fight between citizens OF the Illinois
river valley and the sanitary district
of Chicago was seen here today in a
report made to Mayor Perry, Of
BeardstOwn and his flood committee
by A. D. Willard engineer hired to
survey conditions, the finding of which
is that the sanitary district is held
responsible for the floods The report
recites that the amount OF water al
lowed to be pumped into the canal.
by the government is exceeded by
nearly 1000 cubic feet per second.
Lawrence F. King. president of the
drainage board is denying the charges
said.
"Since the floods began early in
April the district has minimized the
flow in every possible way We have
only allowed enough water to enter
the canal to insure the carrying Of
Chicago's sewage and to prevent its
flowing back into the lake
Committees from the valley will ask
the federal government to remove OBJ
struCtiOns in the way Of locks from
the Illinois river protection Of Boards
town by lcvec system and restriction
OF flow from the sanitary district 1000
cubic feet per second it was reported,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
underaoes Operation.

Mrs Victor Fusi Of Illinois street
was operated on yesterday at the RS,
burn hospital for appendicitis. She
is reported TO be doing we'll
Mr. and Mrs o. p, Clark OF Wash.
ingtou street motorcd to Joliet ycstcr.
day and called upon several friends
in that city
August ODille. accompanied by
Jcno PaImori motored to Ladd yestcr.
day
Mr. and Mrs, Louis ODillc went to
Ottawa yesterday and visited Mrs, Ike
Holt az the RybUrn hospital
Mr. and Miss Bondiolo, who have
been visiting the last week with Mr..
and Mrs John Bultta, and Mrs. \.
Narchtoni, LETT for their home in West
Frankfort this morning.
The Helping Sisters of Lucille wi !
hold meeting at Carpenters hall on
the 18th, at p. m MRS. A. MARCH.
lone Secretary
T. g. Hcnsue of Minneapolis, MINI,
is calling on John Halligan this morn
ing
Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.. Carr and son
Herbert mOtored out To BrOokhcld to
spend the day with Mrs. L. F. Gage.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert LettSomc OF
Illinois street announce the arrival Of
a baby girl last night
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
WOMEN ARMED WITH
POKERS LEAD STRIKERS

Pittsburgh Pa, April 2l-Demon-
STATIONS against non union miners
on their way to work marked the pro
press of the coal strike in Fayetto
county today Several were hurt and
none seriously Two workmen were
arrested in UniontOwn The first
demonstration occurred at the mine Of
Amend coal company where a crowd
Of strike sympathizers including
number of women armed with pokers
and pepper shakers met the men on
their way to work After scrim-
mage the state police dispersed the
crowd arresting two of the women.
Supt. ST t. Clagent nsmith was
struck with a poker and had pepper
thrown in his eyes.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
MORE LETTERS READ
INTO BURCH TRIAL

Los Angeles, April 2.-~More let
ters were expected to be read to the
jury today with the resumption of the
trial Of Arthur c. Burch for the muir
der of J. Bolton Kennedy.
When adjournment until today was
taken last Friday the prosecution had
begun reading letters written to
Burch by Mrs Madlynn Obenchain,
his COdefendant.
The defense said no objection would
be made to the letters.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
REV. MOORE TO SPEAK
AT METHODIST CHURCH

Tuesday evening in the First Meth
odist church of this city Rev. c. s.
Moore of Chicago will speak on
"Methodism Going On The address
will be illustrated by many slides. OF
tawa is to be congratulated on having
a man so we'll informed as DR.. Moore
for he has been identified with the
committee on conservation and ad
yaTce for the past two years.
DR.. Moore is meeting the Methodist
ministers of the county today at lunch
in preparation for the visits to he
made at each OF the churches OF the
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
RUCKRIGEL'S ELEVATOR.
BROTHER OF JUDGE
Lands PASSES AWAY

Ashycine, n. G., April 2i.-Charles
b. Lands, former member Of congress
from Indiana and for a number Of
years an official Of the Dupont powd-
en- company, died carly today at a
hospital lie came here week ago
from Chicago for his health. kene-
saw NJ. Lands, his brother was en-.
route to his bedside when death came.
Mr. Lands was FOR four years ed-
tor Of the Logansport CIndD Journal
He was a member of the 55th to 60th
congresses from 1897 to 1903.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
D!RECTA MARY HAS
NO PLANS FOR FUTURE

Chicago, April 24.-Though Mary
Garden announced nothing definite
concerning her future following her
resignation last night as general
director of the Chicago opera associa.
ton it was expected that she would
leave for New York some time today.
ostensibly for a conference with her
CONCERT manager, Charles Wagner.
who is reported to have offered her
for concert tour next season. Later
she may go to Europe for a sojourn,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
PUBLISH BANS OF
WEI KNOWN COUPLE

The bans of marriage for Miss Rose
f. Marco of West Madison street.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs A. Marco
prominent Serena residents and John
J. Kelly, son of Mr.. and Mrs Michael
Kelly of West Jackson street. were
published for the first time Yesterday
at st Francis church. The date Of
the wedding has not been announced,
the nuptial will occur ut st.
Francis church in this city.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
ONE ARMED BANDIT
ROBS P. 0. OF 900

San Bernandino, Cal, April 24.-The
postotfice at Cotton, near here was
robbed last night Of a registered pack
age containing S2O.00e in currency by
Q one-armed bandit, who forced
George Smith, night clerk, to give him
the money. The rObber escaped.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24

brother Frank at the PRESBYTERIAN
hospital. The latter is yet in a very
serious condition.
Miss Mercy Smell has resumed her
studies at St, Xaviers Academy at
Dt,d"A after weeks vacation with
home folks west Of town.
Samuel Redman was an Ottawa
business caller this week.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Mills have
had as their guest the latters mother
Of Chicago.
number Of the older and larger
trees in the village were badly broken
by the heavy wind which blew all day
Wednesday, 40 further damage of
consequence resulted.
Miss Nettie Scheerer Of BLOOMING
ton, who has been spending her
Easter vacation with her sister, Mrs.
+. o. England, and other local rela-
lives, spent Friday night and Satur-
day with Miss Ethel Rnker
Mr. and Mrs Walter Hayward and
daughter Miss Grace, were dinner
guests the first OF the week with their
daughter, Mrs Ross WakCy, and hus-
bdhd, east o. town,
Mrs w. f. Smith and daughter sgd
ncy were StreatOr callers Saturday.
Mrs. VI. Rutan who was confined to
her home, just south Of this village,
by an attack OF tonsilitis. is able to be
out again.
Mrs r. r. H0dgson and Mrs. I. A.
Yocum and daughter Dorothy were
StrcatOr shoppers on Friday
Mrs l.. Iuckey has returned to her
home on the cast side after an OK.
tended visit with her daughter Mrs.
William Hcpner, near NarsciIIns
Mr.. and Mrs Albert or and chill
dren mOt0rcd to ToDica RECENTLY.
where they spent the dav with rela.
tivcs.
William Kirkpatrick Of Ottawa WIS
a recent caller AT the home or Mr.
and Mrs. r ! Wnher southwest of
town.
Little Miss Marjorie Redman of Rur.
lington avenue. who was on tbn sirk
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
Ready 10 Start Home.

A letter from Mrs. Kate Balchow-
sky says that he expects 10 start on
her return Journey home the latter
part of May Her daughter Lillian
likes the country 80 wen that she will
remain Mrs, Balchowsky comes on
an excursion ticket, which looks as
though she contemplated another win.
ter among the orange fields of Cali.
fOrnia
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
IRISH LABOR STRIKES
AGAINST MlLlTARlSM

London. April 24-The Irish Free
State was cut off from the outside
world and even from Ulster today rs
result of the great NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
strike Of labor against miitarism In
ireland. Wire communication in Ire
land was all cut off.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
Local Notes.

Brteman are doing the work.
Local Notes.
Harvey Knoll is onoarad in srrnen.
inp in tbc norrh on thn residonca If
Mr. and Mr.. Raw u yheolr, nn
Chrrch ,trcot
Fred pI.lo.roo rotrrnod Friday
ovonino rr,r, =. fo,,. r,,s nia,s,,,t vi.
il w;th rolotivcy in Chi,ago
prLart mis- tyas bYsfne.s caller
f., Ia eaI,c nm Eriday
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orr ava can r,ora ,r,ong tbosc fror,
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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-24
Observation-Disclosures
euYs HasIem Homestead.

The taslcm homestead on RayinN
street was sold at public auction by
the administrator on Saturday after.
noon. It was bought by l., Hill foc
81 800.