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The Washington times., 1922-06-17

become just as essential a factor in
subduing crime as the revolver and
the officers club. Without the speed
to overtake the perpetrators Of crime
the gun and stick are of lite use.
1T Ii because Of the automobiles
importance In police activities that
we are especially pleased when the
Hupmobile is selected for police serv.
Ice, II y ". ..r'.
at know Of no other service. to
which the motor car may be adapted.
that requires more positive assur-
ance Of dependability than police
work"
The Washington times., 1922-06-17
SIX HUPP CARS
HELP POLICE To
CONQUER CRIME
Minneapolis Finds Auto Is
Useful Adjunct to Work
of Force.

The effective part that automobiles
play in the efforts of police to sub
due the bandit terrorism which in
tests so many of the larger cities
nowadays, is resulting in a general
overhauling and expansion of de-
partInent fleets, according to infor-
nation received in the sales depart
ment Of the Hupp Motor Car Cor.
poration.
In Minneapolis. for example, it is
reported that six Hupmobiles have
just been added to the big fleet Of
police department cars there. These
are to be used by precinct gun
squads in their nightly tours of the
districts where criminal activity is
especially prevalent.
Many an outlaw, now at liberty,
migfh have been captured had our
police cars been able, to make the
grade" is the substance Of the po-
lice report which resulted in the
appropriation for new cars.
"And the same situation exists in
almost every large city" says o. c..
Hutchinson, the Hupmobile general
sales manager.
"a police department without de-
pendable cars is today quite as in
efficient as one would be without
the necessary weapons for offense
and defense. In fact. the speed
available in certain motor cars has
The Washington times., 1922-06-17
new COUPE IS
PUT ON MARKET
BY DODGE BROS.
Latest Product Is First All
Steel Auto Produced in
49,,
-, America.

Behind the simple phraseology Of
an announcement which Dodge
Brothers, Detroit automobile manu-
facturers. are publishing today in
every important city and town in
America. lies the story of a new
achievement in automobile develop.
ment. Dodge Broth 1rs announce
q business coupe: conservative
changes in the body design Of all
other types" the advertisement
reads.
The business coupe is the first ail-
steel closed car ever marketed. In
this respect 1t takes a new and dis
tinct place In automotive history, for
1t involves an entirely unique prin-
ciple of coupe hody construction.
The steel body not only practically
eliminates the problem of limited
production, due to the tedious and
costly individual workmanship re.
quired on wood bodies, but also en-.
ables the manufacturers to give the
coupe the same lustrous baked en-
amel finish which has already con-
tributed SO much to the reputation
Of Dodge Brothers open cars. This
process In itself will also facilitate
quantity production, as an enormous
amount Of time was consumed here
tofore in applying the numerous
coats Of paint required on wood.
Naturally, these are important fac
tors In the determination of the
selling price, resulting in economies
which Dodge Brothers are passing
directly to the purchaser. Wood is
practically eliminated from the con-
nf ho oS~I.S
w. Semmes, the local dealer. Even
steel, and the natural result Is a
lighter. quieter and more durable
car. Steel prolongs life and reduces
the possibility Of squeaks and rat
ties.
"The business men of America
have been expecting such a coupe
and Dodge Brothers have given it to
them.
1T is in reality a coupe at a road.
ster price. While II Is easily attrac-
tive enough for any use, It is particu.
larly designed for the business man
who needs the comfort and protec-
ton OF a closed car in his work, but
who can easily get Slong without a
few Of the luxuries which, in the
past, have made the closed car 30
expensive.
THE change of design in the other
Dodge Brothers cars indicates that
while Dodge Brothers have always
adhered closely to the practical. they
are also progressive and abreast Of
the time. 1t is Dodge Brothers pol
icy to make improvements year after
year and month after month, and
this IL simply another step forward"
The Washington times., 1922-06-17
A Prayer.

Oh God! Ye who made man
after fashioning a world of glory
for him to live in, send me home
where I can find that glory as
You meant 1t for us. Let me
roam the mountain wilderness,
wade the trout stream, hunt the
duck pond, breathe the clear,
thin air SO sweetly scented by
the woodland, by the pines nd
cedars, by the wild roses and ali
the lovely foliage we trample un-
der foot. Let me watch the
glories of the sunrise, the
mauves and pinks and Colds. so
delicate, so beautiful. so perfect.
Let me seek shade at monday
under spreading trees that shell
ter happy birds. Let me climb
the peaks at evening that / may
watch the splendors of depart.
ing day. Let me build my little
fire, let me smoke and watch
the stars, and grow brave and
strong and kind and pure won
dering at Your goodness and
Your greatness. Let me lie be-
meath Your heavens hushed to
sleep by the whisperings of
Your open. Oh God! I pray It!
JOSEPH M. CHASE.
The Washington times., 1922-06-17
Of :.
AUTO|ST bloc
|s SUGGESTED
Every Owner Urged to Take
More Active Part In Ma
tionaI Affairs.

Every OWNER Of an automobile In
America should consider It his duty
to take a more active interest In
civic and national affairs. Banded
together. there Is practically nothing
that the 10.500,0o0 motor.vehicle
owners Of this country cannot do.
They hold enough votes to swing
elections Of the entire country in
favor OF progressive men who will
act for the best interest Of the coun-
try, and at the last alalysis the bal
lot is the symbol Of strength In the
United States.
In order to gain the full benefit Of
this vast power the motorists must
cooperate with each other, and the
only method by which such coopera-
ton can be successfully brought
about is through organization: first
into local clubs and then. through
affiliation. into one great national
organization,
The American Automobile Asso-
ciation, representing over 100000
autoists, has demonstrated time and
again the power Of organized effort
against unfair taxation and in favor
Of movements to benefit the nation.
In the past year this organization,
working through it's Washington Of.
ficials. has successfully opposed the
plan Of Secretary Mellon to place q
Federal tax on automobiles and gas
oline, varying from $40 to SIS on
automobiles and from one to three
cents on gasoline. It has defeated
the proposal to place q tariff on oil
and asphalt, which 10 estimated to
have saved the motorists and road.
builders at least $3.50, ,000,000
The A. A. A. successfully opposed
the plan to place one-third of the
cost Of the soldiers bonus on the
motor-vehicie driver by a horsepower
and gasoline tax. The A. A. A. was
prominently identified with the move.
ment to restrict Federal highway
activities to roads Of national and
interstate importance. It has aIso
taken an active part in promoting a
system Of uniform motor.yehicle
laws for the different States and has
been especially active In working for
reciprocity between the various
States.
These few examples show. batter
than could otherwise be told. the
power of proper organisation, and
should demonstrate to the millions
OF motorists their real power in this
country. should they choose to exert
Il. The first thing is local co-opera.
ton through the formation of the
local club. and the next step. In order
to obtain national results. is to AZ.
filiate with the American Automobiie
Association.
The Washington times., 1922-06-17

A new motor vehicle has made its
appearance in London. the type Of
which is patterned after the old
English stage-coach.
The Washington times., 1922-06-17
Tho Air Pressure Of rt,a

An overloaded or an underinflated
tire heats more rapidly than q prop
erly loaded or properly inflated tire.
Experimental tests have shown that
to blow out a new first-class tire by
additional air pressure. 1t 10 neces-
sary to exert q force of over thirty
times the regular recommended pres.
sure. .,
The Washington times., 1922-06-17


There is no national AUTOMOBILE
tax in Japan.
Two hundred cities and towns in
mobile tourists.
There are nearly twice as many
taxicab drivers in New York city as
there are taxicabs.
The Missouri State Highway Com.
mission is planning warning signs
along 7,700 miles of highway.
Ninety per cent Of the gasoline
produced in the United States IL
used for operating motor vehicles.
Approximately 1900 Automobiles,
valued at 3l.700. 900, were either
burned or stolen in Connecticut last
year.
Mexico Is planning the construc-
tion Of 5000 lxilometers or 4,l57 miles
of improved roads for the use Of
automobiles and motor trucks.
Farmers throughout the United
States own 100000 motor vehicles.
of which 2,s50.000 are passenger
automobiles and 15o. 900 trucks.
Skull and cross-bones with the
legend, "Slow and Carefuir' adorn
sign put up to mark a danger
point by the American Automobile
Association.
Approximately 1850 tons of tin
or 20 per cent. Of the total produc-
ton was used In this country last
year for the manufacture Of motor
vehicles.
Automobiles Of four-passenger.
capacity are produced In France.
running from s6 to 40, miles to the
gallon Of gasoline. These cars have
a speed up to 46 miles an hour.
To reduce q long-standing deficit
Of s1,000.0 900 in the maintenance
fund of the State Roads Commits
sion. q tax OF one cent q gallon on
gasoline used In motor vehicles Is
now collected by the State OF Mary
land. ~. y. - /.
Seven hundred and forty one tons
OF metal is required to make the
plates of license tags for motor
vehicles in Pennsylvania. Piled on
top Of each other, these plates would
reach a height Of more than two
miles. -.. ..r.n ...-.,
The Washington times., 1922-06-17
Proper Use Of spotlight.

When a spotlight is used on the
windshield post of a car, It's rays
should be focused to strike the road
Immediately in front Of the right.
hand fender. In any other position.
IL fails to fulfill it's purpose and
tends only to confuse other drivers.
The Washington times., 1922-06-17
HUGE AMOUNT OF HIDES
USED By AUTO TRADE

Automobile manufacturers IN the
United States last year consumed
81, ,16b.00o square feet Of genuine up-
holstering leather. This 10 enough
leather to nearly cover the entire
State OF Rhode Island. In imitation
leather. ss.400.000 square feet were
used. enough to cover Idaho ara
Illinois.
The Washington times., 1922-06-17

Seven hundred and forty-one tons
Of metal is required to make the
plates of license tags for motor
vehicles in Pennsylvania. Piled or
top Of each other. these plates would
reach a height Of more than two
miles. ... ....n XIV.
The Washington times., 1922-06-17
PEDESTRIANS LEAGUE
AFTER PARIS ROAD HOES

A Pedestrians League" is being
organized in Paris for the purpose OF
standing up for their rights 10 a
share of the roadway.
The league will provide medical
and legal advice for It's members and
carry on a parliamentary agitation
for the passing of laws for adequate
protection Of people against injury
by recklessly driven taxicabs and Au-
tomobiles In the highways.
The Washington times., 1922-06-17
US. EXPORT SEEKS GAIN
INTEREST IN AUToE EXPORTS

Gordon Lee. chief OF the automo-
tive division Of the Department of
Commerce. 10 making an extended
tour OF the West and middle West,
to confer with motor manufacturers,
merchants and exporters, in the
hope OF stirring up interest in the
possibilities Of the development Of
motor export sales.
The Washington times., 1922-06-17
Drinking Cups from Old Tubes. !.

A handy folding drinking cup may
be made from an old inner tube by
cutting piece Of the tube four
inches long and vulcanizing at one
end. II handle Is desired a piece
five inches long by one inch wide
may be left to the cup when cut, and
the end vulcanized with the bottom.
As many as desired may be made
and Kept In the car or carried In the
The Washington times., 1922-06-17
CAL. AUTO CLUB PUTS
SIGNS At DANCER POINTS

The automobile Club Of Southern
California is one of the few organiza-
tons In the country which have in
stalled electric flash warnings on
signboards at plsces where condi-
tons are unusually hazardous for
touring. These signals flash inter
mittently and attract the motorists
attention. -.. ...a.
The Washington times., 1922-06-17

coat pocket. as they are light, un.
breakable and fold into a small space.
The Washington times., 1922-06-17

In England automobile factories
are turning out only about 10 per
cent Of their capacity production.
This low rate Ia due to the fact that
their export markets have greatly
diminished and the manufacturers
are almost totally dependent on the
home demand. >st e. as..
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-03-24

here that the pro~compensation
American, Journal and Daily News in
New York City have a combined cir
culation surprising that OF ali the
New York anti-conapensation papers
mentioned. In Chicago the opposition
is offset by the Tribune and tIG
American.
The newspaper attacks have been
SO violent that they have largely de-
feated their purpose. The Proyider,ce
Journal, for example, is busy just
now trying to restore itself to a place
in the respect of veterans after pub
fishing a cartoon labeled SIS This
What He Died For?" The cartoon
showed d soldier dead on the battle
field with an inset Of group of ex-
service men clamoring We want the
money" This cartoon has inspired
dozens of condemnatory resolutions
by many organizations. Rival news
papers have also republished it with
denunciations.
So extreme have the newspaper at
tacks been that many of the small
COMPENSATION have become compen-
SdGlOL CONVERTS. I ulIlCdtiou VI OH
article quoting the automobile inter
ests as opposing compensation caused
one ex-service man to write this let
ter to the editor of the Evening Post
in New York City:
Sir: have always opposed the bon
us for soldiers until today, when the
men and manufacturers of
the country accuse the soldier of
holding up the Treasury of the United
States. Of all the people in the
country, the automobile men and
should be the last to
oppose the tax for bonus. They are
the very people who made the most
profit out of the war. You don't hear
The soldiers complain about the $685.
100000 that was wasted on airplanes
known in France as flaming collins.
was in France and went through
our major engagements and have
spent tWenty-six months in the hospi- |
al since, and from today On you can
;ount me an advocate of the bonus. /
viii sign my name because I notice |
hat most all who oppose the bonus
10 not, possibly because they did not |
lelp in the big game. |
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-03-24

G. w. Campbell of Westbrook. Me
writes of the tactics of another asso.
citation: >NNN'o
The Mail Advertisers Association
of North America made a. sad mis-.
take in sending their letter to NV
agency, .inasmuch as all here are
much in favor of the bill. | feel that
the people should know the facts. in
asmuch as the Mail Advertisers A..
SO ISOLATION with their name kept secret
This is only one of the underhanded
methods being used against the eg-
service man today,
I, letter referred to by Mr.. Camp
bell contained this request:
Will you please write and ask your
friends to write both your senator's
and member of House about as ner
recommended letter below, using yo,,r
own words, and without mentioning
our name. A letter regarding the
matter to hundred of your friend
Hest customers would no doubt helm
considerably.
The various trade associations are |
carrying on their propaganda as far |
IS possible beneath the surface of
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-03-24

| public attention. But the anti-com-
pensation newspapers are showing no
such modesty. Every Legionnaire by
this time must be familiar with this
phase of the anti-compensation drive.
The newspapers which have been
leading the drive have gone to extra
ordinary lengths. The ''bonus," as
the headlines call it, has suddenly be-
come the same kind of a menace that
Germany was during the war Ameri-
can ex-service men have displaced the
Germans as the target for unparalleled
ed editorial and news enmity. The
anti-compensation press is giving.
more space to attacks on the Legion's
bill than was given to the recent dis
armament conference. Flaring head
lines on front pages, long articles
from Washington correspondents,
column after column of editorials,
cartoon after cartoon, solid pages, al
most, of letters opposing compensa-
tion-day after day these newspapers
have sounded their alarm gongs
against the Legion's bill. Misrepre-
sentation and sophistry stand out in
every issue.
Lie PICSS Ol 1NCW+ L DIX lily WHICH
is often representing as the tuning
fork which sets in vibration the
sounding board of the whole nations
opinions has been especially virulent
in it's opposition. The reason prob
ably is that it is closest to the heart
of the New York financial district.
The Herald, the Sun, the Telegram.
tine World, the Times, the Globe and
the Post have been crusading with
zeal reminiscent of the war days.
The first three newspapers, which
have violated every principle of fair
play in their attacks on compensa-
ton, are owned by Frank A. Munsey.
Mr.. Munsey is reputed to be one of
the heaviest holders of stock in the
United States Steel Corporation. The
good taste of Mr.. Munsey's stand is
left to any reader for judgment.
Outside New York, the newspaper
attacks have had less force. The fact
that public opinion is overwhelmingly
for the Legion's bill has received re-
:ognition, and most papers in New
England, the Middle West, the South /
and the West preserve the semblance
II fair play. It should also be stated
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-03-24
BONUS PLAN DRAWS
FLOOD OF PROTEST

Continued from last week.
January Goth to take action on Sol.
diers' Bonus Bill. Very important
you wire your Congressman protest
ing enactment of measure, cost of
which may reach five billion dollars. !"
ms was signed by John |. Tier
ney, Secretary, the Manufacturing
Chemists Association, $40 Woodwar I'd
Bldg, Washington, D. C. person
ally replied by letter to Mr.. Tiernev
protesting the associations, or rather.
his, course which was being pursued,
on the grounds that | knew of no
action which the association had TAX
en- in which they were to follow IN
Win propaganda against the measure,
as the association is organized sole
" for the promotion of the chemical
industry in the United States. NV
letter was returned with insulting re-
marks added.
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In all parts of the ,,o,ts. N
vice men have been quisk v e.
the vicious attacks helm fegS
They are writing letters s pa
And their simple testimonv0 :. Eli s|
quoted above, is far mors Lie N
than all the acres of tvna l.. eess Ss|
for the views of those ~ wbo oelagg n
posed to the compensation n' b;na re
it will cost them money VII Be-
While the newspapers ar. ,
ing ex-service men as Sb ase ba NJ
CARS" and "bonus oEaas
forced campaign of letter.
against compensation is hi; Wiz iii
sued by the interests onn Se nj
measure. The stock t iigFposed ! : j
culars of brokers to Their ~ sae
the propaganda being Sent , o,ss %
the big trade associations lS' co Oat b
same urge: Write to the NJ paa .
to your senators, to your RE resltstI
tives. Write yourself, H Ieptesaa
employees write. Have yo1,r 's :. 7e
write. Have your custom nm l1eaI
The artificial exprassion ns TtHe'I
timent thus inspired dos do Of Of y
course, measure in volume VIZ! !.
honest letters in support If WI" w. y
satlon being sent to Wasb;nros.Ot a q
friends Of the measure. T bss n,
pal objection TO letter writine r. Pnaa
proceeds from metbos5,O y y
followed in some instances ssl't ~ 9 >
persons to write against Their ~ IoAs
The affidavit printed at at ~ Will
of this article show the een+ I'e :, aeal
by which one New York brok asaa
house persuaded its employees s.V ~ =
lister their opposition to eo7n 70 "
ton. ~0'ipeaaa
While the things described !, =
affidavit We're happening in tbi il l., y
ticular Stock Exchange Office ~" tSa pa q
ployes OF other stock and bond 'i Sae v,
were being likewise reonasto s,9D !
write letters. One newspa ussa =
Of the two New York newspapsrs ~
mentioned this Wall Street art;rs. ~
stated that word had been ' m,i.s,
given out to all members Of th sN n.y.
I ork Stock Exchange that ali II m .s'
Der firms should have their emn Is
throughout the country writa Iattss
% Washington. This phase n f'' i,
'ampaign seen1d to ,wane after i b =;
attracted publicity. - 10y
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BRYAN FAILS TO DENY
SENATE ASPIRATIONS

Miami, Fla, Feb. 2O.-William Jen-
nings Bryan, who for some time has
made his home and legal residence
here, was silent today when question
ed in regard to a recurring report that
he would be a candidate this year for
election to the United States Senate
from Florida. FL said he would is
sue statement soon.' The term of
Senaor Park Trammel will expire
March 8, 1928, and it is understood he
will not seek denomination.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-03-24

Wednesday morning. He received his
commission some time ago naming
him postmaster to take active charge
February 18TH
Eli is receiving congratulations
from his many friends in and around
Antelope.
The office will remain in the Drug
Store and F. N. Blake will act as
assistant postmaster which position
he formerly held.
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Westby Professor
Presented Victrola

Westby News: Tuesday evening
the: high school gave a retention and
lunch at the school house for prof
ana MRS Ff1esleben. The event of
the. gathering was the presentation
OF a $75 photograph to Prof. Fries
le6en, a gift from the men and HIGH
school boys of Westby.
Lunch, music and dancing passed
the evening merrily altho the Worsf
storm Of the winter ragged outside
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hardness and porosity. Prest-O-P1ates
have both.
This explains their ready depend
able reserve power in biting zero
weather, and their x1on-bucklin9,
heat-resisting strength in summer.
Experts say that they are the worlds
best battery plate, and this is the same
as saying that Prest-O-Lite is the
worlds best battery.
For the life of battery is in the
plates. You never need new bat
fery until the plates in your old 60
bad. AS long as you have live plates,
you have a battery.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-03-24

It is our business, as part of Prest.
O-Lite Service, the oldest organized
service to motorists, to carry out this
spirit; and to see that you get every bit
Of life out of Prest-O-Lite Battery.
But, no matter what battery you
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batteryuntilyoudo, Come around today
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Doubly Guaranteed

And every part Of Prest-o-Lite
Battery is worthy, in material and
workmanship, OF Presto Plates.
That is why 81 leading n1anufac-
tslrers specify Prest-O-Lite as original
equipment, and ''the list is growing"
Every Prest- O-Lite is backed by
the regular Prest-O-Lite guaranty,
definite obligation, plus spirit that
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
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