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The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-23
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COrdOva band will meet tOmOrro" night for practice.
 Judge Ritchie has called a term of court at Cordova for the last week of March.
 Otto Lybeck, section foreman on the Copper River railway, is returning on the Victoria from trip to the states.
 H.E. Cleveland, a mining man from the interior, is a passenger for Cor doya on the Victoria, which sailed from Seattle yesterday morning.
 Capt. A. E. Lathrop has leased the Empress Cabaret to Sanford Finfei' stein and Chas. Rogers, who will give their first dance Saturday evening. Harry I. Staser has the endorsement of the ex-service mems political club of Anchorage in his candidacy as member of the territorial legislature from the Third division.
 The dance given at Eagle hall last night by the Athletic Association to raise funds with which to purchase new equipment for the baseball club was both a social and financial suc' cess.
 The Valdez Miner says: "Negotia- tions have been started to take a 22-rifle team to Cordova with the bas- ketball team the next time they go down there. The Athletic club hasn't replied to the cable asking for date, SO we don't know how it stands yet The signal corps and Legion have also been asked to participate in tourna- ment of this kind"
 The Alaska Transfer Company has received a shipment of fifty tons of coal from the Baxter mine, Anchorage and 1t will be sold at the same price as the British Columbia coal, which has been reduced to SIS for single ton. It is requested that all who use this new fuel report to the company how satisfactory they found 1t. In case it Is equal to the foreign coal the Transfer Company will contact for a large quantity. which it will have shipped direct from Anchorage to Cor dova, thus reducing the cost several dollars ton. At present the coal Is brought by rail as far as Seward.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-23
RARE LITERARY VOLUMES ARE
 IN ALASKA

It is doubtful if there are many
 people in all Alaska who have
 real appriciation of the true value
 of the Alaska Historical Library
 The books of law, travel and the
 many sciences may only be of use to
 those interested in those branches Of
 learning; the many government re-
 ports-enough to fill a library in
 themselves-wil be of special inter-
 est to those doing research work;
 bound volumes of all the early news
 papers printed in the territory give
 an authentic, first hand description
 of life in Alaska in the pioneer days
 and should be of interest to every one The educational and practical value of this collection of books and documents is beyond estimate. but this value can never be realized un- less the public takes more interest in the library than it has in the past Several volumes are of extreme 1n- L, historical interest-which Is great but because they are unique museum specimens. The most imuortant of these is volume entitled. "A E's-
 tory of Lapland," published in 1874.
 The tilte bears the inscription: "The History of Lapland wherein are showed the original manners, habits, customs, conjurations, etc., of that people, written by John Shefferus, professor of law and rhetoric at Up son in Sweden. Published at the Theatre in Oxon, to be sold by George West and Amos Curtein.'
 This book was written and published over 246 years ago, almost two hun-
 dred years before the Civil War and a hundred years before the Revolu- tionay War. It is written in very good English, even. according to our modern standards. though the word ing is quaint at times and old-fash- toned lettering and spelling is used. t is well illustrated with drawings made from life by very good artist.
 These drawings were probably print
 CT from wood cuts, as it is doubtful
 # any other means of printing illus
 trations were known at that time.
 A detailed description of Lapland
 and it's people is given and, except
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-23

1 for the difference in spelling and printing, this book would be very similar to our modern histories. Other books, almost as ancient, are of more special interest to Alas kans, as they are more closely con- pected with our early history. One of these, large book of engravings, l is entitled, "Engravings in Connec- tion With the TraveAapf saritchov." These engravings are* Illustrations of scenes in Kamchatka, Unalaska and the Aleutian islands, together with pictpres of the people, their villages, houses, etc. The volume is printed l in Russian and, though not dated, :! was probably published soon after Saritchov's return in the early part of the eighteenth century. making 1t from 15o to 200 years old. The en- gravings-doubtless etchings on cop- per-are works of art and show a conscientious attention to detail and real knowledge of the country and |
 it's people on the part of the artist, though his name is not mentioned in the book.
 A collection of charts bearing the title, Atlas to Accompany Vancon- ver's Voyage" published about 179s is of more direct interest to Hs of Southeastern Alaska, as these charts are the first made of the Northwest coast of the Pacific ocean by man really competent for such work. They are surprisingly accurate when one considers the limited facilities at vancouver's command.
 Another large volume containing 65 etchings was published about 1781 to accompany the record Of Captain Cooks voyage to Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands in 1778-7S. These etchings picture the, lives of the people, with their customs and manners of living. Some are made from drawings brought home by members of the expidition. but it is evident that most of these etchings were made from secondhand in- formation and imagination, as the physiognomy and clothings of the Indians are distinctly Caucasian and bear little resemblance to the Na- tives as we know them.
 Among. the more modern docu- ments are the reports of the custom house at Sitka during the first year os the occupation of Alaska by the Americans, comprising the manifest of all ships coming to Alaska in 1863, togethsr with all tonnage reg ,istered in that year, These are only a few of the many instructive and interesting books which can be seen and read in the rooms Of the Alaska Historical Library and ara for tho use of the public.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-23
Mining Stock
 Quotations
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23.


NOTICE One more month of the big sale of high class merchandise at CLAYSON'S. The best time to stock up on all kinds of wearing apparel AT COST.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-23

NOTICE
 Special communication of Mt. Nc finley Lodge, 1S3, F. & A. M., Thurs day evening, February "A at 7:30 p. m., Work in E. A. degree. The GUS todian will be present to give instruc- ton.
 23-2t. BRADY HOWARD, Master. Box candy selling at cost at the Empress Fountain. Closing out the stock.
 If you change your address, do not notify the carrier boy-report your new address to the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
| IMOTOPI | 1 DIGEST
 

Peru has nearly 5000 motor ve- hIcles.
 Nearly 2s.ooo miles of good roads have been constructed In this coun- try in 1921.
 Sales of motor vehicles in this coun- try in 1921 aggregated approximately 100000 cars.
 Barney oldneld. the veteran auto mobile race driver, recently celebrated the twentieth anniversary of his first race.
 As result of Q scientific research. oil, which can be used as fuel. can be distilled from peat, but the cost would be several dollars gallon.
 Such names as "torpedo,P baby landaulet," 'bearent." etc, are to be eliminated from the list of stable and scientific names of automobile body types
 Because the rate of speed of motor vehicles is seldom more than 20 miles an hour, accidents are fewer in Lon don than In most large American cities.
 Only 8 per cent of the motor vs- hicles in the United States are found in the 10 largest, cities, and 55 per cent are in towns of 5000 or less.
 many hlu&tl lOM ne anu NAAAH So AAt the middle west are refitting and re- planning old picnic grounds in the rural districts for the convenience of motor tourists.
 The Touring club of France Is plac- ing commemorative boundary stones at the points on all roads in France where the Germans crossed the line of tho battle front in 1918.
 In an effort to disentangle traffic jams in Paris, which are annoying pedestrians, horse drawn vehicles are to be taken off the principal thor oughfares during the daylight hours The practice of honlSing the horns of automobiles to summon a friend or sweetheart for 2. ride costs 30 in New York city. A special squad is being assigned to bring the "honkers'' into court.
 Two large subterranean parking garages for automobiles have beer proposed in New York city under Gen. tral park and Bryant park. It is said the garages would care for 1000 cars near the shopping and theatrical dis- tricts.
 An automatic sprinkler has beer produced for the prevention of fires
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
ELG|N SIX HAS
 REDUCED PRICES

Elgin Six anHounce substantial re- duction in the prices of all models to take effect January g. 1922. This re- ~duction brings the Elgin down to a price where there will be no compe- tition as to dollar for dollar value. Since the first Elgin Six was built, each year has witnessed a marked improvement in cars bearing the El- gin nameplate. Each model has added new triumphs to the unbroken chain of victories won in performance and economy contests.
 Mir. Scholar of the Ewart- Brewer Motor company, in speaking of the new Elgin, makes the following state msnt: Tn the new series K we are happy to present a car that has not only been greatly improved mechani- cally, but one which offers many of the comforts and conveniences here tofore considered exclusive in the much more expensive makes.
 Here are only few of the many desirable features you will find in the New Elgin Six; New. enclosed mo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
WHO COINED SLOGAN
 "WATCH THE ESSEX

Back in the fall of 1918. when Hud- son distributors and dealers visited the factory In Detroit, they were taken aside and shown new car. Then they rode In it. What is it2' they all asked.
 That" was the reply, lis the Es- sex. Watch it."
 Soon the phrase became slogan, and when, in 1920 each dealer did something to prove Essex quality In his own neighborhood. it was known as watch the Essex" week.
 Then came the Essex ~ransconu- mental record, when four Essex cars dashed Across America, breaking all previous transcontinental marks te smithereens, the best time being four days, 14 hours, 4S minutes.
 All along the route went the wora watch the Essex" People did by tine thousands. And so it has be- come a world wide slogan,
 Pryor Motor company is sthe local distributor of the Hudson and Essex cars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

A great many motors of this type were addicted to this trouble and were helped in this manner.
 Dear Larry.-Can you tell me the horse power of the D-45 Buick = Buick Bug.
 Answer.-The S. A. E. rating for a 3hx4h motor Is S5 horse power.
 l.. D. Stone-Give the timing on the 1919 Chandler.-MaX.
 Answer.-Exhaust closes 10 de- grees after top center; intake open l5 degrees past: exhaust opens SO degrees early and intake closes 40 degrees late. Time your intake open- ing and the closing of your eN- h&ust.
 Dear Stone-How can I clean my isinglass curtains which have be- come misty?
 Answer.-Hot vinegar Is about tht best thing I know to clean isinglass
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
MARY FIRST PRINCESS TO MARY ENGLlSHMAN
 IN FOUR CENTURIES
Rr Asaoclated Press

London, January 7.-Prlncess Mary, whose engagement to Viscount Las ceiles has been announced, is ths first princess of the royal blood to marry an Englishman since the reign of Henry VIII, some four centuries ago. Since that time only two Eng fish prineesses have mated outside the circle of royalty.
 Princess Mary's bridal veil will be the one worn by Queen Victoria and queen Alexandra. It Is of a very handsome design, though many mod ern brides would look upon 1t as be- ing somewhat old-fashioned
 After the wedding the bride will be known as her Royal H,ghnes5 Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascellss. and her home will be at Goldsoor- ough hall in Yorkshire, which the Earl and Countess of Harewood, Vis- count Lascelles' parents, are giving as wedding present to their son.
 Except at state events, there will be no court etiquet In the brlde's fn= ture home life. and there will be no ladies-in- waiting people connected with the court say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
FREE FROM DREAD OF
 FITS OR EPILEPSY NOW
Resident of Elburn, H., Was Af- fIicted 20 Years-Now A
 We'll Man.

After suffering from epilepsy 20 years. Edw, Peterson, Elburn, III, was restored to health by the treatment discovered by Dr.. r. E. Grant. of Kansas City. Mo. Mir. Peterson writes;
 q was subject Co epilepsy about 20 years until l started Dr. Grants treatment nearly four years ago. It is about years since I had the last attack, and have not taken any medicine since early last spring"
 Hundreds of others have had equal sue- cess with this wonderful treatment So confident is the Dr. Grant Company that the treatment will relieve any case of cpilepsy-no matter of how long standing -rhat n big S2 bottle of medicine will be sent abs olutely free on request Simply write the pr. F. F. Grant Co, s2e Key stone Bldg, Kansas City, Mo. and the free bottle will be mailed by return parcel post under plain wrapper No cost or obiiga- ton. Write today. giving age, description of case. and how long affbcted.-Adv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

tor; cord tires; adjustable steering column support which enables the driver to set the steering wheel at the angle most suited to his particu lar needsi adjustable clutch and brake pedals heavy aluminium escutcheon plates around foot pedals and levers; aluminium scuff plate on door sills; leather door pads; special Elgfn de- sign side lamps; aluminium curtain light frames and top molding: door opening side curtains; windshield wiper; and special windshield wing nuts.
 This merely indicates the com pleteness with which every detail of refinement has been carried out in this new car. A comparison will con- vince"
 Ewart- Brewer Motor company are the local distributors for the Cole, Haynes and Elgin cars, located at 4is-21-23 South Twenty-first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
OIL LIGHT BEATS
 ELECTRIC OR GAS
Burns 94% Air

A new oil lamp that gives an amazingly brilliant, soft white light, even better than gas electricity. has been tested by the U. s. Government and s5 leading universi- ties and found to be superior to 10 ordinary oil lamps. It burns without odor, smoke pr noise-no pumping up, is simple clean, safe. Burns s4 per cent air and 6 per cent common kerosene (coal oiD.
 The inventor. J. F. Johnson. sos W. Lake St, Chicago, H.. is offering to send a lamp on 10 days FREE trial. or even to give one FREE to the first user in each locality who will help him introduce it. Write him today for full particulars Also ask him to explain how you can get the agency, and without experience or money make s250 to $500 per month Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
 ALCOHOLIC INSANITY GROWING IN GERMANY
 By Associated Press

Berlin, January 7-The humber ot cases of insanity attributed to the excessive use of alcohol has increased in Germany to such an extent that some writers view the situation with alarm and discuss the advisabiiity of restricting the use of intoxicants.
 All illnesses due. to use of alcohol have increased 100 per cent in the last year over the average for the war years, according to official sta tistics.
 Some authorities, denying that the use of alcohol has increased, attribute the present situation to the weakened stamina of the German people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
Newspapers and Mud Holes

It is not an unsual thing to be- come stuck in mudhole. especially at this time of the year. Carry a few old newspapers In one of the pockets or under the seats. They afford good traction for the wheels and will as sst generally when pulling out Of the mud Never speed up the engine and jump" the clutch. This will only cause the wheels to spin and dig deeper into the mud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
BOYES PAYS A
 VISIT ID CITY

W. C Boyes of the Stephens Mo- tor works has been in the city for a few days attending to some local bus mess matters. Mir. Boyes is district sales manager for the Stephens cars handled here by the Cruse- Crawford d Manufacturing company.
 Though he halls from Freeport, H., his home town. he has quite number of friends In Birmingham, and is a strong believer In the stephens car, stating that 1t Is one of the most durable cars in its class on the mar ket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
When crankins the Engine

To snaL the crank handle up with the left hand Is the safest way to crank the engine. Never start the spin on the down stroke. If 1t is nec- essary to spin the engine, keep the thumb alongside of the forefingeI and not wrapped around the handle. The position forms hook and aids q back kick" which sometimes causes a broken hand or arm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
] GasoIIne for PrIming

A handkerchief or clean piece of cloth tied to string and dropped into the gasoline tank will bring up enough fuel for priming the engine in cold weather. Another method IS to sink a valve. cap securely tied with a string into the tank, upside down. This cup will hold enough for priming or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
Tar on vnrni.hed Surfaces

Tar spots on the fender or var nished parts of the body or the car may be removed by spreading saH or butter over the spots, allowing IL to stand for a half hour, and then carefully lifting off the whole mass. Another method is washing with soadsuds in which has been placed a small quantity of kerosene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
A Tip for the Magnetic

To keep the magneto in perfect running order the only attention nec- essary is to see that 1t is kept free from dust, oil and water, and properly lubricated-a few drops of very thin oil every 500 miles. The contact points of the timer and distributor should be carefully adjusted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
Clutch Trouble

One of the most common complaints among car owners Is the improper ac- tion of the clutch The clutch throw out collar needs constant fabrication and in many cars failure to give this union attention even for single day may mean trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
Service

When buying a new car owners have a right to expect certain amount of free service from the man ufacturer or dealer such IS the ad- justlng of the brakes, clutch, car buretor. etc. and repairs, which are due to a defect, loosening of bolt or nut. etc 9|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
"Jay Walkers"

Two-thirds of the automobile acci- dents occurring on highways are founo to be caused by pedestrians. They wilfully- disregard traffic rules cus across corners and streets and never observe signals of traffic officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
,n .,a short Wheel Ease,

Because of the increased length or leverage and centrifugal force car with long wheel base Is more llkels to skid than one with shorter wheel base
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
Leather Washers

leather washer placed beneath metal washer not only tends 10 stop rating, but gives certain compres- sion that often saves the bolt rom being stripped of It's threads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
,roper Time for Adjustmei

Because of heat expansion to metal parts. adjustments to the engine should be made while 1t Is hot ana not when the metal parts are cold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

The flowers" of the poinsettia are not true flowers at all, but rosettes of colored leaves. The real flowers are the small. yellowish green ob-
 jects at the center.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

The phosphorescent glow of punk wood" sometimes found in damp
 places is due to the presence of vast numbers of luminous bacteria and other lower organisms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
AND THElK CARE
u.,. Sn.rL. PIur.

Soak tfe spark plug in solution or carbon bisulphide to renew the porce- lains and 1t will assume it's origina' clear white color.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
sYMpATHIzEs WITH HUsBANps

London, January z7.-Mrs. Marga
 ret Nevinson. well known English social worker who recently visited the courts in New York and Massa
 chusetts, told the Women's Freedom league that In America the law is all on the side of the woman" She spoke sympatheticaliy of American husbands who went to prison rather than pay alimony to deserting wives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

Because of the traction strain. such as skidding, turning corners. and the pressure of holding back the entire weight of the car, the best tires should be used on rear wheels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

| Never turn the steering wheel while 1 the car is standing still, This puts l severe strain on all Steering gear | parIs and Is hard on. tires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
A Way to Start . Chr

To start the engine of a car after the self-starter has gone wrong and | the oranr handle is not available. | jack up the rear wheels, block the | front wheels, and then shift into high. | Set the spark and throttle. prime the | cylinders and by turning the rear wheels, the engine will become ac- | tive. Do not take hold of the spokes when turning the wheel around; use the tire, because there Is danger of getting the hands caught when the wheels start to revolve.
 Know-don't guess-the imitation pressure of the tires.
 A careful driver makes careful inspection of his car after each trip. Watch oil and gasoline gauges carefully for any defect in the sys- tems.
 When forcing air into tire by street. always slow down and blow your horn.
 Distribute the load in the car body so each tire will bear it's proportion- ate share of the weight carried.
 Never alight from a parked car on the left-hand side without looking to see If another car Is approaching. When worcing air into a tire by hand-pump. jack the wheel off the ground and the energy expended will be considerably reduced. l The radiator fan Is more necessary i at low speeds of 10 miles an hour or less than when the car is travelling at a greater speed.
 1 Never turn the steering wheel while the car is standing still This puts l severe strain on all Steering gear | parts and Is hard on. tires.
 Because of the traction strain. such
 as skidding, turning corners. and the
 pressure of holding back the entire weight of the car, the best tires ] should be used on rear wheels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

The radiator fan Is more necessary at low speeds of 10 miles an hour or less than when the car is travelling at a greater speed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

Mr. Stone--I have four cylinder Cole car that has sharp knock at almost all times. Do you think the compression could be high?-X.
 Answer.--f your motor Is clean of carbon and the bearings tight you have very probably answered your own question. Try an eighth of an inch shim under the cylinder blocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

When worcing air into a tire by 8 hand pump. jack the wheel off the ground and the energy expended will be considerably reduced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

Dear Eldey--I am building a Ford racer and among the changes 1 wish to make to get more speed is to lengthen the stroke. Just how much of a change will this necessitate ?-