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The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
MOTOR ENGINEERS
STRIVE TO SOLVE
TRUCK PROBLEMS
Standard Cab Dimensions
To Afford the Driver
Seating Comfort.

As bodies and cabs are not in
terchangeable on different makes
of trucks of the same capacity, Il
is necessary for motor truck
chassis buyers to place special or
ders for bodies and cabs which
are fitted to the truck at the body
building plant, resulting in addi-
tional expense and a loss Of time.
Motor truck users and body manu-
facturers appreciate this uneco-
nomical situation, but as the guam
tity production of bodies and cabs
Is impossible owing to the varia-
tion in the dimensions of the diff
ferent types and makes of motor
truck chassis, they have been up-
able to remedy the situation.
At the suggestion of q truck
manufacturer this condition will b
discussed by the motor truck man.
ufacturers' committee of the So.
ciety of Automotive Engineers
Standards Committee during the
show week.
The fundamental dimension.
which must be standard to obtair
the desired interchangeability oi
cabs are the distance from thu
windshield to the front of thu
drivers seat and the width Of thu
seat. The latter dimension hal
been standardized at about twenty
inches In practice, but the forme
varies. depending principally upoi
the angle of the steering column
1t will probably be found neces
sary 10 establish two cab widths
or seat lengths, owing to TIT
larger crew usually carried on th'
heavier trucks, and also to ap
pearance. Instruments will prob
ably have to be attached to a dasl
furnished as a part OF the chassis
This would save a large amour
of time in equipping trucks will
cabs. as no instrument connection
would have to be disturbed.
The location of the pedals ant
the levers Involves difficulties .
far as Standardization Is concerned
and considerable study will be re
quired. The standardization Of thu
location of the pedals and lever'
is not absolutely necessary fnon
the standpoint of standardizint
the principal cab-mounting dimen
sions.
Standardization of cab dimen
sions will mean that the seating
comfort of the driver will be as
sured in all cases.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12

ity of accident and permitting Of
rapid and comfortable travel, great
ly improved rolling stock and highly
trained operatives offer general
transportation on land. Ocean ano
lake lanes, carefully chartered and
sounded, master productions of the
builder of vessels, make travel by
water possible in luxury and speed
almost beyond belief.
The measure of a country's pros
perity is in its mileage and roads
available for quick and safe NOV
ing of mankind and his effects.
And judged by this standard how
enormous has been and Is the in
fluence of the motor venfcfe with
self-contained power The world
began to grow at a new rate and
civilization expanded in directions
undreamed of when the self-pro-
PEELED means of transportation was
first accomplished. Automobiles
literally forced the construction
of good roads. that the exchange
Of commodities upon which civiii-
zation subsists might be made more
rapid. Areas were made ayaila-
BILE for dwelling, for manufacture,
and for agriculture that might
from communities which they could
serve and by which they could be
served. When all is said, the prob
lem of securing speedy and eco
nomical distribution of confmodi-
ties is one that touches all human
ity Upon 1t depends mans exist
ence.
First Motor Vehicle.
The old Oriental writer's nos
sessed a highly-developed and fer
tile imagination, and it is notice.
able that their highest flights had
to do with rapid travel. The magic
carpet represented an ideal with an
undreamed-of realization. Every
man longed to possess the seven
league boots of fable. The trans
portation of Aladdin's enchanted
palace from one place to another
intrigued the Imagination of those
who listened GREATNESS to the
story. And all OF these things were
talked of when civilization was
still creeping on all fours.
Capt. Nicholas Joseph Cugnot, a
Frenchman. invented and operated
the first motor-driven road vehicle
that actually moved along a high
way under it's own power. He is
thus the father of the automobile
industry. The last machine he built
in 1850. was placed in the Con-
servatory Of Arts and Trades in
Paris. Nineteen years later oliver
Evans, Philadelphian, built a first
self-propelled vehicle constructed
in America. fhe automobile was
waiting for the right kind of fuel
and when gasoline became an
established article OF manufacture
in the early sos, its possibilities
were seen but not full realized. By
1879, the motor and the fuel came
together. and May s. of that year,
George B. Selden, Rochester, N. Y.
took out the first patent on a gaso-
line-driven motor to propel road
vehicle. Charles E. Duryea in 1892,
built the first American gasoline
automobile that would run: Henry
Ford followed him a year later and
Elwood Haynes came a year later
still.
Market Opens In 1898.
1t was not until April !. 1898,
that the first sale to an individual
outside the manufacturing compa-
nies was made. On that date,
Alexander Winton sold car to
Robert Allison. of Fort Carbon, Pa.
The first Oldsmobiles were market
ed in the same year. Every i'm
provement in serving civilization
meets with opposition. and the au-
tomobile has been no. exception.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
VETERAN ELECTED
HEAD OF CONTESTS
Schimpf to Direct Racing,
Endurance Tests and
Hill Climbing.

William Schimpf, one of the
most widely known men in the
world OF motor sports, is again at
the head of the contest board OF
the American Automobile Associa-
tion to fill the vacancy created by
the recent resignation of Richard
Kennerdell.
Mr.. Schimpfs return to his old
position is only temporary. how
ever, and is the result Of a per-
sonal request from President
George c. Diehl that he assume
the craftsmanship until the selec-
tion and appointment of per-
manent chairman can be made.
With the exception of the change
of Craftsmanship the, personnel OF
the board will remain as il has
stood for several years.
The contest board of the A. A. A
is that branch of the national or
ganization of motorists which has
to do with the conduct Of automo-
bile racing, endurance tests, hill
climbs. and all other motor events
in which officially recognized rec
ords are sought. Practically all
the speed kings of the world drive
in America under the banner OF
the A. A. A, while all motor
events of any moment are con-
Quoted under the sanction and the
watchful eyes of the A A. A. con-
test officials.
Mr.. Schimpf was Mr.. Kenner-
deIl's predecessor in office, holding
the chairmanship for many years,
and especially during the days
when proving the power, endur-
ance, and general stamina of motor
cars was an important function of
budding car manufacturers and
when governing body in such
affairs was a real need.
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sible equivalent. 1t is unthinka-
BILE
Just as the telegraph, cable. tele-
phone and wireless companies have
moved swiftly ahead in the devel-
opment of multiplying and dissem-
mating the ideas of man. so have
the railroad. steamship and auto
mobile companies moved with dig
zying speed in producing and plac-
ing at the disposal of civilization
convenient means of physical trans
portation. Greater safety, comfort
and speed than were conceivable
less than twenty-five years ago
are available in transportation on
every hand today. Improved rail-
road beds. minimizing the possible
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12

the enemy at any time and 90 he
maintained at the top notch of eff
cheney at all times. insofar as may
be under the appropriations OF Con-
gress and the laws enacted. II
should be q razor-edge navy. al
ways ready for war. II is the in
surance policy OF the United States
When you talk to a man about
economy you do not suggest that he
give up his insurance policy. Never
the less this is an economy year
There will be no maneuvers this
year. We are trying TO save money.
The Atlantic and Pacific fleets will
not get together. Many OF the ships
are operating with half crews. We
know that the navy is suffering. but
we wish to show the people that We
are thoroughly in sympathy with
the desire for retrenchment."
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Sells First Car.

The first car sold at the Chicago
automobile show. which opened this
afternoon at the Coliseum, was a
Haynes IS. seven-passenger tour
ing car, according to an announce
ment by Alton G. Seiberling. vice
president and general manager of
the Haynes Automobile Company.
kokomo. Ind.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-17
POLITICAL DEMANDS

Mr clyde ". Reed. Of rho Kansas utilities
commisson, saya Tho election proves that tho
farmers of the middle wcst want the Esch-
Cummins law modified that they can got
lower freight rates on farm products now, not
a year later"
Probably some truth in Mr. Reeds diagnosis.
But there arc others Another gentleman ns-
sorts that The election means that tho farmers
want higher prlccs for their products. sill
other says the election means that the lnborlng
mon want lower prices on those commodities
necessary for iIfo and Happiness SIN another
snys that the railway brotherhoods have made
u plain that they demand thcir old wartime
wage scales And 40 on and on and on with
out end.
Probably there ls truth.--uuch Of it--ln all OF
these explanations OF tho meaning OF tho elec-
ton. But since there are no two of these
"demands' but that clash directly. how is It
going to be possible FOR any individual or party
TO meet all Of them2
The brotherhoods cannot have their old
wage scales restored unlesa freight rates are
scaled. The farmers cannot have freight rates
scaled unless war-tlme-McAdoo railroad wage
scales reduced, Tho farmer cannot have
higher prices for his products and the labor
ing man lower prices for his necessltles.
BEYOND doubt the election results represent a
combination OF political demands and protests.
But where IL the human agency that can bring
realization OF all that was Intended by the vote?
Certainly no real statesman would attempt the
task And equally certain no political adven-
turer can accomplish It.
The Harvard professors say that at least ten
years must pass before hope TO neu-
.trslize the disturbing economic effect OF the
late war. Here is the only hope VIC have
that the Harvard gentlemen really know what
they are talking about-that attcr 10 years We
will really be back 10 normal conditions.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-17
barometer of Public Opinion
scnnior Lecdy Annonnccs His Position.

Editor World The smoke OF battle has
cleared away, and every voter has had chance
TO vote his ana her continent upon the policies
Of our great democracy. Tho verdict has now
been rendered, ana all good citizens will give
their support to Governor Walton, and assist
him IN carrying out the policies outlined and
demanded by the people in thelf verdict for q
majority rule is the basis upon which our COM
monwenlth In founded.
Partisanship must he laid aside and forgotten
for at least two years, when other Issues may be
submitted.
whether the majority has well spoken or not
Ia not an issue. The men who have been clothed
with power and with authority are now COM
maudod to put In force the mandates of the
people, az outlined I'm their verdict. The Of
neer who is not willing to obey the commands
Of the people is unworthy OF public trust,
no matter what hs political affiliations are or
have been. IL Is no longer an issue as to re-
publcanism, democracy or socialism, It is a
duty before US, and that duty has been made
plain by the 80, 900 majority.
| understand It TO be my duty to assist In
placing upon our statutory law, the mandates
OF the shawnee platform as outlined therei1
and II there is anyone who cannot perform this
duty believe he should resign his office Many
current rymors have II, that Governor Walton
Is lnsincera IN his promises but do not believe
him to be, and therefore, he will not have a
better supporter than l. II he wishes to enforce
the mandates OF the people,
IL is the general conception OF the people
that campaign promises and platforms are only
instruments upon which to get into office, and
that these Issues are worthless after the cleo
tiOn.
| do not so consider them, I believe In the
doctrine that campaign issues are the elements
OF government placed before the people In all
representative democracies, and that the prom
lscs should be enforced
The people In this election have clearly de-
fined what laws they wish enacted, and no leg
isator can be mistaken therein.
As long ne | remain senator. I am going 10
represent tho people. and give them their de-
mands, whore they have made same clear and
have rendered their verdict
Any and all suggestions in line with the de-
mnnds Of the people will be gladly and thank
fully received,
Yours for bettor government
G. r. LEEDY.
Arnett, Nov 10. Senator Second District
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-17

they can reasonably DO az they please, isn't II
better 70 have thom leave home openly sunday
afternoon for tho shov. than to sny they arc
going ont for walk or drive. then wind up
at the show just rho same?
And Marys young man. Even u he is far
different from the picture you havc spent years
In painting. even N he does sccm to be- far be.
low what you had hoped for, IL Mary doesn't
yield TO parental advice, by ali means have her
bring him 90 the home ana entertain him there.
Instead Of sboadns out 10 clandostino meetings.
Llfo u dreadful IN TINT II forces one to make
choice between two evils 40 very, very often. Il
only the choice always lay between unmltgnted
good and uumltignted bad!
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-17
IMPROVE CITY STREETS
Union Traction Company Assists la
Filling Up MudhOles.

Special TO The World.
NOWATA, Nov. 16.-Under the
direction of City Manager Oscar
Dobbs the streets of the city \are
being graded, mudholes filled and
the streets generally improved. He
has secured the promise from the
Union Traction company TO take
UP all their tracks on Maple street,
relay them to the level of the paw
ing and pat the paving blocks back
in good condition. He hopes by the
first OF December TO have the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad repair its
crossings so that the tracks will con-
form to the paving. During this
month the city manager expects to
have all holes in the paving repaired
and all low places torn up and re-
paved.
The report OF the city manager
shows 12,735,000 gallons of wafer
pumped during the month Of Oc-
tober. The water department, how
ever, will have to make some neces-
sary repairs soon or suffer an in
crease in the insurance rates in the
city, according TO a letter received
from the insurance inspection bureau
by Mr.. Dobbs, who will endeavor to
make the changes.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-17
is THE NEGATIVE ovERwoRKrDg

Speaking OF the rebellion which characterlzes
most homes whore there are youth. isn't t pos
sible that the negative Is overworked2 We don't
pretend "a say, merely PROFOUND the query.
IT is really easier TO say than yes; because
one takes no chances In saylng no to a girl or
boy, while TO say yes carries some elements OF
responsibility and ought to be the result OF
careful thought.
Most OF us occupy a negative position toward
a good many things that are not necessarily bad
About the worst thing any bog or girl can do is
to adopt secretiye and stealthy attitude
toward home and parents There are u lot OF
books. that fan far short OF being good reading
for a girl; notably The sheIk. But II the book
is read at homo, IN tho open family circle and
by the cheering freside, II is less apt TO prove
degrading and blghting than II read clandes-
timely The shek il a story that doesn't seem
TO ut into the atmosphere Of a good home whore
some moral standards stlll observed.
II Bill just out Of his knickers, really wants
TO smoke, better by far have him load his jimmy
pipe at home and smoke in the open than to
contract the habit OF sneaking out. lot OF us
don't think It exactly right to attend shows on
sunday. There are six other days and nights in
the week; IN our youth we did such thing
and we still cling to the doctrine that everyone
should have some standards to cling TO. But If
Beth and john have attained the years where
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-17
CHAPTER XII.
Ncllic'S First Party.

Nttiit = iINt N'tss
The feeling that they had home
made the girls 80 happy that Nellie
constantly feared something un-
toward would happen to dampen
their JOY. Cora held them strictly
to her plan OF buying a hot noon
day meal. so simplifying the house,
keeping. But many little dainties
at least dainties to them, were
cooked by one or the other on the
shining stove-Nellie's pride.
Sunday they cooked all three
meals and took delight in having
their dinner as good as possible, n
good-natured rivalry existing be-
tween them.
"Hoaven can't be better than this."
Nellie declared. just think, girls,
IT'S home!"
II really was pathetic the em-
phasls the poor girl put upon the
word, how often she spoke It.
"A home at last!' Or Think what
I've missed all myFllfe and no
home"
1t was fortunate that both Cora
and Gladys appreciated this feeling,
this love of the poor little rooms,
the only home she ever had known,
and upon which she poured all the
enthusiasm OF her nature
Gradually the three girls added
oil they could TO makesit comfort
able and attractive. Cora mem
toned to her mother that they
hoped TO have some muslin curtains
and Mrs. Baker wrote 20 send on
the material and measurements and
she would make them.
Nellie insisted upon buying the
muslin, Gladys would buy ribbon to
tie them back Cora's share was
her mothers sewing,
wv hat a difference curtains
make" Gladys said, as they hung
the crisp muslin at the windows
Nellie was almost speechless with
delight
u wish everyone know, even
Miss Carter, could see us see these
lovely rooms she finally said. II
guess they would think | was some
hodyi They use 70 treat me az II |
was nothing but machine to walt
on them, | wish Miss Dorothy and
| Mr. George could know too"
They probably would think Il
very small and mean" Gladys said.
not seeing the warning look on
Cora's face at her answer. They
give their servants better than this
J expect"
NellIe's face dropped.
81 wish they could see us so nicely
| fixed too" Cora said, IL am sure
hey would know It was better for
Is; and also that II helped us do our
work better because we are happy"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-17
The HOrOscOpe
Friday, November II, 1922
-Ths stare incline but DO DOT compel 81
Cpt is22 BY Mcclure Newspaper synd.


Jupiter and Uranus dominate this
day in benofic aspect, according TO
astrology Venus is mildly helpful
1t is time held most encourag.
Ing for all who are engaged iu mer.
chandising and the holiday trade
should be most satisfactory II the
signs are read Alright.
Bankers should improve this
weeks late opportunities which
promise profit to those who obey
the stars warnings
All the planetary Influence are
most stimulating to persons who
hold large responsibilities, mu ding
for foresight as well as admini4tra-
tive ability.
Agitation concerning the trend ot
youthful ambitions is presagcd BY
the stars and much criticism of
juvenile manners may be expected.
The rule is fairly favorable 70
love. making. although II enCOurages
caution on the part of men.
Women who nourish romance and
vanity should discipline themselves,
for they are to meet criticism in the
changing order of things.
Puritan ideals are TO be stressed
in the coming months when tho
pendulum Of public opinion viii
swing back toward conservatism.
Clergymen are we'll directed at
this time when they are TO gain
added Influence in public affairs.
This should be n stimulating ana
illuminating planetary direction for
brain workers.
They who must depend on the
imagination should be able to ac-
complish much today. Writers and
actors are especially guided. tho
seers declare.
The theater Is TO gain steadily In
popular favor and to be accepted
as an educational influence, 1t Is
prognosticated.
The stars seem TO indicate that
dramatic presentations are TO he
more and more taken away from
established producers.
This should be lucky day for
all who do work with the hands,
Mechanics should greatly benefit
Persons whose birthdate 1t Is have
the augury OF changes that will in-
crease the income.
Children born on this day may he
hasty and inclined TO be rash. 9'sn
generous and lovable. They have y
lucky star TO guard them. NJ
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-17
WHAT Is AMERICANIsM?

We have all heard a lot about Amerlcanlsm
OF varying per cents The world not long ago
asked for definitions OF the term. 1t is mos;
fugitive thing toadefne in an acceptable man
ner yet eyer and anon we see It lived and acted
In the following dispatch one OF the best
qualities OF AmorlcaRism Ia set forth distlnctly:
one week ago Gov. Nathan l.. Miller of
New York, and Governor -elect Al Smith
were AT the climax OF bitter election cam
patgn. In which each told tho public what
n terrible menace tho other would be I'm
the governors chair at Albany
But Miller and Smith put in n chatty
Sunday together at the Seavew Golf club,
near here. After luncheon party. tho gov
ornor and hts victorious rival swung Off to-
gether for hike through the woods while
their wives sat on the porch OF the club
house and chHtted about how much 1t costs
to dress the children these days.
That may not be all there is TO American
Ism, but'it is one OF the outstanding reasons
why America is America and bids fair to re-
main America for some time to come.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-17
BUT WE WONDER!

Reverend Kerr OF the First Presbyterian
church laments that newspapers consider vlo-
lations Of the Nolstead act news. whlo nothing
Ia said OF the thousands of instances where the
law Is respected. Reverend Kerr apparently
wishes that the press would print nothing about
such law violations. arrests or trials
This doctrine strikes a sympathetic chord
with The World, 1t would be pleasant privl-
lege Indeed, to abolish the police court reporter
and omit all mention OF nows emnatlng from
that quarter. But we wonder how long 1t would
be before there would be wrathy resolutions
denouncing the press for ts connlvance with
law vlolators?
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-17
Fred Fccrnot Amung the Canniballs

Ttu s''D
scene-A canniball island.
Fred Feernot-I cant run eny
more. / mite run faster than one
canniball but darn IL l can run fas-
ter than about so. I'm sorry l ever
saw this island. I'm sorry l ever
even herd OF It. ! wish there never
was eny sutch OF q island.
Ferst canniball.-Seeze him, fello
cann!balls! Tie him TO the stake
and roast him brown.
End canniball-Its a darn good
thing we dident have enything for
suppir yet
3rd canniball--He looks juicy. He
must of came from o good family.
Fred Feernot-Good mite they got
me tied to stake. Holey smokes
look at them all rubbing 2 sticks to-
gether to see who can hto the fire
first. G. wig wat n fearse position
for me. O know wat III do. Ill tell
them ioak and vile they're all
lafflng III brake loose and ixcape.
Its a lucky thing / learned speak
cannlball off OF some canniball I
met once Hay, canniballs, II you
wunt TO heer a good Joak lissen to
this one I'm tied to a stake outside
but in about 20 minnits Ill be
stake myself on the inside
Cannibals--Ho haha haw haw
haw har har har.
Fred Feernot-G look at them ell
rolling erround laffing. Heers ware
/ iScape.
Canniballs Hay wares our suppirr
Good mite, the Joak's on us, all rite-
Fooled, baffledl
Fred Feernot--Its better to laft
asst than not eny, ha ha ha.
The End,