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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
IOWA FARMERS INQUIRE
 ABOUT MUSCLE SHOALS

Montgomery, February 25.-(spe- eaaL)-Eyes of Iowa farmers are turned toward the Muscle Shoals sec ton of Alabama and it may be pos sibls to eolonize many of them in this state if suitable lands can be found, according to an inquiry re- eeived from the Midwest Investment company, s24 Higiey building, Cedar Rapids, Ia, made public>by the state bureau of markets and immi grafton urday.
 The company said 1t is interested in colonization in the south and had received many inquiries about the Muscle Shoals section. Many farm CTS of Iowa also desire information about Alabama's alfalfa lands.
 Altman Drape, Box 154, South Lebanon. O., sought descriptive lit erature regarding Alabama agricul- ture and industries.
 H. D. Van Norden, s17 Anderson street, Orlando, Fla, requested az ricultural literature and indicated an interest in the purchase of public lands.
 Clyde Sheltrown, Route :. West BranSh. Mich, wrote for literature regarding farms in north Alabama and expressed a particular interest in the purchase of government or state lands.
 J. H. Kollert, Twin Elm stock farm, Route 2, Withee Wis, said he is interested in the purchase of a small farm in Alabama suitable for poultry, dairy and hog raising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
PIRATES BOARD
 CHINESE VESSEL
Imprison Crew and Later DiSmantle Engines of
 Steamship
By Associated Press

Picking, February 25.--A recrudes- cence Of the activities of former Chinese pirates recently took place when the Kwang Lee, steamer, 1 bound from Shanghai to Hong kong, was boarded by a band of 30 Chinese
 who came alongside in junks and demanded the surrender of the vessel. The pirates imprisoned the crew and commanded the captain to continue his course toward Hong kong. Two of the three junksein which the pi- rates had come along side the Kwang Lee were abandoned owing to the fact that they were badly battered by the heavy sea prevailing. while The third was lowed by order ot the pirate chief.
 The steamer proceeded toward Hong kong reaching Taisemi Bay late one night when it was stopped and the Chinese loaded their junks with plunder. Before leaving the ship they completely dismantled It's engines and the pirate leader is re- ported to have bidden a polite good by to the captain of the Kwang Lee and sailed off. The steamer man aged to make it's porr some two days f1ater.
 The plunder of the pirates amount
 cd to some s120,000 including five cases of silver dollars consigned to some Chinese bank in Hong-kong. One Chinese passenger was killed in the boarding of the ship by the pirates but they made up for this un- toward incident by compensating the father of the killed passenger with a present of $500 and two gold watches
 The pirate crew has not been again heard from since the seizure of the Kwang Lee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

hold the car from skidding in the turns whie they help get the car lower to the ground. These up to lately had to be made special but now can be had on order at the Dayton Wire Wheel company, Dayton, Ohio. Specify for Ford. Do not expect to get all your speed by the gearing in the rear axle if you get the weight down to one thousand pounds you will not be able to pull higher gear on a half mile track or on the road than three to one. You can get these at Anderson, Ind, also.
 You body you can build yourself lighter than you can buy one but should you wish. the Laurel Co.,. sell very good looking one fairly req sonable, including hood and radiator, I prefer to get leaded iron or alumi- nun and make my own.
 You are finished up to the motor. There are three ways you can go on this By using the regular Ford head uilled off one-eighth of an inch and roaming out the valve ports till you can use a Dodge or Harley Da- vidson valve, the next is the Rajo head, which has eight large valves and is not so expensive as the last one l will name; 1t is fast and will be probably less trouble for you If you are not a mechanic than the way of enlarging your valve area. The last named I think Is the best, a Speedway head made by the Speed way Engineering company of In dianapolis, Ind. This has an overhead cam shaft with shaft drive and is the latest thing in speed heads. With the others you will have to have a speed cam shaft you can make this by grinding off the heels of a stock cam, but I prefer one mad by a com pany, that make a speciality of this. as it is a particular job. Both the Speedway Engineering and the Roof company of Anderson make these.
 For carburetor I can 'only name the Master, built by the Master Car buretor company of Los Angeles, Cal. They will send complete equip ment, manifold and all, if you will describe your job. I would suggest magneto. either Dixie or Bosch are good Both are faster than the old ignition and will help by letting you remove all the magnets and coils from the fly wheel, leaving only the bare wheel.
 Be sure and leave one of the screws in the flywheel that holds on the magnets to throw oil for I have had very good luck with the Ford oilins system. Any of the above named companies build oil pumps for the car but so far I have had success with ! but one.
 l I do not believe you will find a counterbalance for the crankshaft necessary, but can be added if de- sired, They are made by the Dunn company and can be had at any large supply company. Your aluminium pis- tons you will find best if gotten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Ampiifying Speed

The inherent desire for speed among those who drive comes so frequently in inquiries how to make racer from Ford that l believe l am justified in giving some data.
 The principal things to go after in making Ford fast are these: Re- duce the weight as low as possible, as low as 300 pounds, they may be less than that but I doubt it. Next, to swing them low enough so they will hold the road or tracks under the additional speed you are going to give them and last but not least to increase the revolution of the motor so you will get the speed.
 What I believe to be the best underslung fixtures on the market are made by the Roof company. ad- dress them Laurel Eng company.An-. derson, Ind. In installing these you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
TENNESSEE PARTY
 lNSPECTS SHOALS

Florence. February -(Special.) A party of p business men of Chat tanooga arrived in Florence yesterday morning for an inspection of Wilson dam and the nitrate plants at Muscle Shoals. The party was headed by Charles W. Howard manager of the industrial board of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce.
 A large number of Florence citizens met the party at Lock on the Ten nessee river this morning and brought them in automobiles to Wilson dam, where they were shown over the work by Col. w. J. Barden, commanding officer
 It was stated by members of the party that the object of the visit was to bring the Chattanooga men into closer relationship with the Muscle Shoals district The idea was @1. pressed that the future prosperity eR Chattanooga. the same as the Trt- Cities. depends in very large meas ure upon the development of ths water power at Muscle Shoals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
WILL NOT RETARD
 REHABILITATION
 OF HAWAIIAN RACE
Death of Native Prince Will Not Slow Up Work He Had Begun in the
 Islands
By Associated Press

Honolulu, T. H., February 25.- rehabilitation of the dying Ha- waiian -race-long the dream Of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Hawaiian delegate to Congress for 20 years-will not be,retarded by the death of the prince. according to the pledge to the Hawaiian people is- vued recently by George r. Cooke, secretary and,eXecutive officer of the Hawaiian Homes commission.
 The commission was appointed in accordance with-the terms of the re shabilitation act, passed by Congress after years of effort on the part os Prince Kuhio. In recognition of his endeavors, he was named the first Wallace R. Burlington. Cooke's pledge. translated into Hawaiian, has been published in all of the native language papers throughout the archipelago.
 The commission was among the many societies and organizations in Hawaii which adopted resolutions of coincidence on the Princes death. The resolution, referring to Kuhio as the father of rehabilitation" urged all citizens, particularly those of Ha- waiian birth to join the commission lin a sincere effort to na1gurate and establish successfully the re- mobilization plan to the end that Il may be and remain as an enduring and permanent memoria to the mem ory of our late delegate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Don'ts for the New Driver

Don't allow your clutch to grab" in suddenly.
 Don't try to run the engine with . out gasoline.
 Don't look down to shift gears. Keep eyes ahead.
 Don't attempt to start the motor with the switch off.
 Don't forget that your horn is not a mere decoration.
 Don't take both hands off the steer ing wheel at one time. e
 Don't shift into reverse while the car in moving forward.
 Don't forget oil is necessary as a lubricant for moving parts.
 Don't forget to realese the emer- gency brake befpre starting the car.
 Don't forget that pneumatic tires require air to keep them from run ming flat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

will find you will gain about two inches in wheel base. I prefer to leave this as 1t will make about 102 inches and do not think this is too long. you may wish it shorter andfif so it is an easy matter to take more out of the frame when you cut 1t, but 1t will also necessitate your cut ting the drive shaft and housing.
 I would take out the two small leaves in both front and rear springs. Lower the steering gear by making a wedge to fit between it and the frame, this to correspond to the an gle you set 1t. A steering geaf fast ened so and anchored to your body well where 1t leaves the dash will stand all the strain you will put on it.
 In wheels my choice Is a 2S-incn wheel 2sx3 tires; they are small and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
TRY SULPHUR ON
 AN ECZEMA SkiIiNI
Costs Little and Overcomes Trouble Almost Over Night

Any breaking out of the skin, evea fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly overcome by applying Mentho-9uI- phur. declares noted skin special ist. Because of it's germ destroying properties, this sulphur preparation instantly brings ease from skin IT, ritation, soothes and heals the eczema right up and leaves the skin clear and smooth.
 It seldom fails to relieve the ter ment without delay. Sufferers from skin trouble should obtain small jar of Mentho- Sulphur from any good druggist and use it like cold cream Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

from the Green Engineering com pany, Dayton, O. They also make a light rod, but I have had good luck by simply milling off the sides of the stock rod and polishing it. Try that. You can make very pretty rod out of them with little time and trou- ble.
 The only other thing you could use would be a water circulator I have never used one and have gotten along well. You could wait to see if the motor heated before adding this and if it didn't you are that much better off. Do not set your magneto tim ing away ahead; this is a mistaken idea of many. A spar breaking at the top center when fully retarded is fast enough and will not be nearly so apt to break an arm. You will have a little trouble in putting in three and one-half to one pinion.
 Yop might help your oiling sys- tenn by adding small tank. say holding a couple of gallons and feed ing it with a hand pump to the front of the motor from time to time as you think it is needed on hard runs where the motor is held wide open. l don't think policy to fit your pistons tighter than ten thousandths. If you are go- ing to drive them hard from the start, if you break in the motor slow you can allow them a little closer, Green will advise you as O this if you ask them.
 Dear Larry: Who is secretary or manager of the International Motor Contest association?--B. H. B.
 Answer: Arthur Corey, Des Moines, Iowa, is secretary Of tne I. M. c. A. and the organization is governed by a board of directors, comprised main ly of secretaries or managers of lead ing states or district fairs, and as fairgrounds comprise over s2 per cent os the dirt tracks of America the l. NJ c. A. is conceded the governing body of dirt tracks in this country
 Dear Stone: Do you advise driving a race car overland from one race to another. Will this damage the car? H. K. L.
 Answer: If you have a race car worthy of the name, you will not care to drive it overland. That is the req son why it is expensive to keep and operate due to the fact that shipping rates arc very high anc you most all ways are obliged to use express or baggage rates Frequently promot- CTS will assist in consolidation of which is big item.
 Dear Larry: Has the Benz car been discontinued?-G. H. J.
 Answer: The Benz is the most ex- tensively manufactured car in Ger many today. The reason we do not hear about foreign cars is because American cars are generally better and outside of the novelty 1t doesn't pay to import cara
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
For Good of
 the Community
Completeness of the HOusewiUes' Exhibit. Men, Women and Children of Birmingham Working Together

HAT housewives products this week
 wholesome foreunnr of the better business that seems imminent Out of of the spirit individuals the social fabric into working out the salvation.
 Good to waning difficult from which the that returning prosperity which surely the not distant horizon
 realizing the necessity of pull have before again producing fgetfu of the simple that lie at the Good in fne have it prosperity again faacy feeling that do not depend On another
 The wholesomeness products aspects outstanding prime attention houghtne of the communt that it staged by the and children of the district
 community effort reaches from the material through all its of being converted into the finished product to family and the children who learning citizenship be said have become golden with hidden viscera of steel
 There was that undeveoped society apart community There was that state of education when the child was regarded understanding the duties of citizen ship the child taught citizenship in the schools Women the stood by Adam whO when thrust Paradise what and how do it In necessity the duty They realized that each the of both
 alphabet complete Omega Alpha nothing the scale society nothing standing and cooperation from highest lowest between on the one side and their children on the other
 by community We preached on the street and at luncheon ets get ogetherR about the saying all Brminghams history together until actually organized for that estab lshed physical mental with the together slogan embazoned O. their shields
 Then the looked about them that ing still It the daughters those whom they work who watch who purchase economically for them children apart but always with
 And the becoming enlisted preservation expansion the business interests of their the dren The children waxed enthusiastic children have products the te
 That is the wholesomeness of it. The exhibit that Birmingham but the spirit is there and the life of Birmingham and children. Can you
 Yours for upbuidng, R,XerI A A91tk.n& 941tkk &y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
woodrn nnr for Tcvrinn

Instead of the usual tow rope a stout piece of two by four with two oneinch holes about six inches apart near each end to use in roping the pole to the front vehicle and the one being lowed proves better, as it keeps
 the lowed machine at safe dis tance even in descending hills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

California now possesses a vast sys- tenn of electrical power supply, which includes 7,200 miles of high-tension transmission lines, It is fed from 75 hydro electric stations, interconnected with 47 steam plants, giving a total output of 7s5,000 horse power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Changing the Tone of Horns

The tone of a horn may be altered by changing the closeness of the steel pointed armature shaft to the diap hragm, which is regulated by screw that bears upon the other or com mutator end of the shaft. The closer the adjustment, the slower the rota- ton of the shaft, and the lower the tone produced, and vice versa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Gone Clntch Care

Castor oil or neatsfoot oil is best for softening a leather cone clutch. First clean the leather and scrape the glazed surface: then apply the oil and allow 1t to penetrate the leather over night Graphite and oil are used on metal-tormetal clutches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
uned car. and White Elerhnnt.

When purchasing a used car it Is essential to inspect the entire macha- nism. Examine the chassis very care fully. Investigate motor compression. tightness of bearings, etc; also trans mission, axle, universal joints, steer ing gear and wheels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Hnnd pnmn Prncaution

When using hand pump it is best to give the pump few strokes be- fore attaching it to the tire valee- In this matter that may be clinging to the pump valve will he prevented from getting into the inner tube.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Appealing to the Buyer

There are two classes of automobile buyers--those who are interested in motor design and mechanical con struction, and those to whom the body design and comfort in fittings appear the chief issuea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

Never tinker with the car. Half the ability to make an adjustment CT repair is the ability to discover it's necessity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

Red is definitely chosen to indicate the presence of danger, because it is more conspicuous and shows farther than any other color,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

Secret cabinets are designed in the coach work of the latest type of passenger automobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
A Way to Locate on Leak.

Spread an open newspaper under the drip pan of the car at night. In the morning any marks will report If and where the machine is leaking oil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

An instrument has been invented to test the roundness of automobile cylinders for their entire length, Irregularities being shown on a dial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
working properly.

The use of ammonia to brighten up the surface of automobile bodies destroys the finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Rims and Their Care

If the edges of a rimshow signs of roughness or sharpness, smooth them carefully with a file and rub the clinches with emery cloth. Then re- varnish rim before replacing tire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Two Causes for Smoke

Smoke from an automobile comes from two sources; either too much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
To Prcvent shert Oreuft.

Wrap an electric wire that rubs against the frame of some portion of the engine with several layers of ad- hesive tape. and then tape into rigid position so it cannot chafe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

"gas" is being burned, or too much oil is being used The latter is usual ly the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

Never test a battery just after fin- ing with water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

All moving joints are susceptible to knocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

Shock absorbers are good when
The New York herald., 1922-02-26
Greenwich Players to
Present Three Plays

Special Dispatch TO THE New YoRK HERALD.
GREENWICH, Conn.,. Feb. 25.-A dance
will be given by Battery F. 1920 Artil-
lery, at the State Armory next Tuesday
evening. Before the dance there will
be a drill by the battery.
The three plays to be presented by
the Fairfield Players at Havemeyer
Auditorium and in which many persons
socially prominent will take leading
roles will be produced March 2. 8 and a..
The plays, a comedy, a tragedy and a
fantasy, are now being rehearsed.
A daughter has been born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Geibel in China, where Mr..
Geibel is engaged in business. Mr..
Geibel is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
L. Geibel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry L. Britain of
The Castle, Rock Ridge, are being con-
graduated on the birth of little girl.
The baby has big brother, Henry Don
aid Britain, 10 months old.
Miss Eleanor Perkins daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James H. Perkins, returned
from Smith College Thursday. She is to
be married in June to Mr.. Franklin E.
Parker of Bay City, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Barrows of Old
road have gone to Jamaica for brief
stay.
The New York herald., 1922-02-26
'Follies of the Day
At the Columbia

Barney Gerard's '"Follies Of the Day.
generally regarded as burlesque's most
pretentious achievement, is this week !
offering at the Columbia Theater. The
two act travesty that will be given is
called What Does the Public Want"
and was written by Gerard, with musical
score by Bert Grant. The entertainments
is made up of burlesque. extravaganza
vaudeville specialties and musical fea-
lures. and is given by an assemblage of
players extensive in numbers and, 1t Is
claimed. possessing marked skill.
novelty Of the organization is "Bozo'
Snyder a pantomimic comedian. Others
are Miss Gertrude Hayes. Jr., Johnnie
Weber. Edward Critchley. Miss May Dix,
Miss Julie de Cameron. John B. Will
tams. Harry Watson and Sam Green.
The vaudeville specialties are con-
tributed by Mile. Poulet's Partisan
Poseurs, Miss Matte White and Morton
Beck. the Four Dancing Girlies and Bob
Tolliver, the one man jazz band.
The New York herald., 1922-02-26
Stagefolk to Appear
At Legion's Benefit

The Thomas 3. Wanamaker Post No
f13. American Legion, win hold an en-
tertainment and dance Tuesday evening
at the Wanamaker Auditorium, Broad
way and Ninth street for the benefit of
the Veterans Mountain Home Tupper
Lake, New York Plans are under way
TO provide a home for the care of the
sick and disabled soldiers who served
In the world war. The program will
consist Of many Broadway vaudeville
stars.
The Inkowa Club will be represented
at the council meeting OF out-of-door
organizations to be held this evening in
the Seventy-hrst Regiment armory. un-
der the auspices of the Demonstration
Center for Out-of-door Life. The In
kowa Club was founded in 1915 by
Miss Grace Parker to meet the growing
demand Of young business women for
opportunities to ride. swim. hike, climb
and other outdoor activities. 1t has
headquarters at IL West F'ortieth street
n club house at Spuyten Duyvil. with
accommodations for twenty-five resident
members, and camp at Greenwood
Lake N. Y.
Among those interested in the In
kowa Club movement is Miss Maude
Wetmore, who is chairman OF the ad.
visory committee. Others on the com.
mittee include Mrs. Rogers Bacon, Mrs
Daniel Guggenheim. Mrs. E. II. Harri.
man, Mrs. II. Seaver Jones, Mrs. Ed.
ward McVickar, Miss Anne Morgan
Mrs. W. S. Rode, Mrs Coffin Van Rens
selaer. Mrs Casper Whitney, Mrs. ]. H
Sears, Daniel G. Beard Belmort
Browne and DR.. George L. Meylan.