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The Washington herald., 1922-03-26
BATTERY SWINDLE
LATEST MENACE
TOSQUARE DEAL
Motorists Patience Gets
Another Setback i'm
Cheap Buy.

salvaged batteries are the latest
menace TO motorists. Mr.. Z. T..
Keene. local distributor for West
inghouse batteries. in a statement
made last night exposed a scheme
which he says is national in scop.
to extract money from motorists
pockets by selling salvaged bag-
teries made from parts Of discarded
ones under the representation that
they are new and for prices only
little below the market price OF
standard batteries.
The scheme, while old in funds
mental principle. is new applied u
automobile batteries" Mr.. Keen
said, and IL threatens 10 become
serious problem TO dealers in auto
mobile supplies who are trying TO
give the buying public full valyo
for money received" According 10
Mr.. Keene, the salvaged battery
concerns buy up all the used and
discarded batteries they can hnd.
take from them the parts that arc
still disable, add to them what new
parts are necessary and sell them
in freshly-palnted boxes for the
real article.
luNCtAAkdAlOHN INNNuAlN UAdQNr
continued Mr.. Keene. showed that
the fake batteries contain on an
average OF not more than per
cent new parts. Usually a few new
plates are added and electrolyte
and the whole thing is assembled
in a new box. The buyer OF that
battery pays a good price for IL
but receives a cripple that won't
n.
few weeks Of work. As the plates
are the backbone OF the battery ana
the parts that must be relied upon
TO give service IL the battery as a
whole is to be satisfactory, Il is.
OF course, in the plates that the
weakness OF a poor battery usual,
manifests itself first. Such a one
may render service for a week or q
month or even more, depend x
upon how much was left OF the old
battery before the salvage process
was begun. But in the end 10
proves unsatisfactory TO the buyer
no matter how low a price he paid
for IL originally"
The price Of standard batteries
has been reduced 20 a \low level
according to Mr.. Keene. henc. q
is TO the interest OF every car
owner, to be on guard against any
! one who might try 10 sell him q
battery at a very low price. With
such batteries on the market 10
might be possible for a car owner
to buy back most OF the parts 81
one OF his old batteries and to nav
a good price for what. 60 him. had
been junk a little while before. ~
best" Mr.. Keene said. ''the whole
scheme works against the msnufa,
turers OF standard batteries who
are doing everything they can 20
make batteries that will give max
imum service at reasonable cost
The Washington herald., 1922-03-26
FORD ASSOCIATED
WITH LARGE FIRM
Considered One of Most
Far Reaching Afilia-,
tions in Industry.

Henry and Edsel Ford. in associa-
ton with Henry NJ. and wilfred C.
Leland, who originally founded the
Lincoln Motor Company. have taken
over the entire plants and equip
ment OF that company.
This Is believed to be the begin
ming of what is expected to result
In one of the most far-reaching
affiliations In the motor car indus
try; on one end the tremendous
Ford institutions turning out a
million or more motor vehicles a
year, and on the other end the
Leland-built Licoln, which in a
comparatively short time has
forged its way to the front as one
Of the finest constructed cars.
II brings to the Lincoln Company
FordPs almost limitless resources.
and lack of finances was the only
handicap the Lincoln Motor Com
pany, had ever experienced. II also
brings together two men who are
recognized as unquestloned leaders
in their respective fields. Ford as
the master manufacturer in guam
tity production. and Henry NJ. Le-
land as the master of the finest
things mechanical
While the new Lincoln company
becomes affiliated with the Ford
Motor Company, the executive per-
sonnet Of the two concerns will be
held separate and distinct, the
management of the Lincoln. COM
pany continuing with Henry NJ. and
Wilford c. Leland; in fact, this was
one OF the conditions insisted on
by Mr.. Ford at the outset of the
negotiations.
An Increased manufacturing
schedule will be inaugurated i'm
mediately, there being a large
amount OF stock in various stages
OF completion and much which is
finished and ready for assembling.
The former Lincoln manufacturing
organization has largely been hello
intact and preparations were all
made in advance so that everything
would be in readiness to go for
ward as soon as the necessary for
maIlties had been completed.
1t Is apparent that many persons
have been misled into the idea that
the Ford connection indicated a
as those policies concern manufac-
turing practices and selling rates;
but II is contended that anyone
at all familiar with fne car con-
struction knows the absurdity Of
any sweeping reduction in prices
for a car Of the Lincoln's character.
Both Mr.. Leland and Mr.. Ford
have emphasized in the strongest
possible terms that any thought of
change in the Leland manufactur-
ing standard would be utterly out
Of all reason.
Henry Ford himself made IL very
clear when In a recent interview he
said that his principal object In in
teresting himself in the Lincoln
company was to insure the perpetu-
alton Of the Leland high standards
OF manufacturing practice.
1t Is emphasized by the officials
that the company will continue its
policy OF not having so-called year
ly models. This policy, It is claimed,
insures the car purchaser against
The Washington herald., 1922-03-26
HIGHWAY EXPERTS
WILL EXPERIMENT
BY TRAFFIC TESTS
Results Will Show Best
: Type of Pavement for
Big Vehicles.

Final series of tests on one of
the largest and most comprehensive
road experiments ever attempted
viii begin tomorrow. This road.
located at Bates. H., was designed
and constructed by the Illinois Dr.
vision of Highways underf the di-
rection Of Clifford older, chief high
way engineer. with the Bureau OF
public Roads. United States De-
partment of Agriculture, co-operat-
ing. 1T Is two miles long and in
cludeS sixty-three different sections
representing as many different
methods and kind Of construction.
having various thicknesses of con-
crete, cement grout and asphalt
filled brick as we'll as asphaItic con-
cretes and concrete with rolled
stone bases.
Since the completion OF its con-
Etruction in April. 1921. a corps of
engineers has been kept busy max
ing observations for effect Of tenn
perature changes. static and re-
peated loads and subgrade condI-
tons, thus collecting data which,
when analysed. will supplement the
Information necessary for the ra-
tional design )f roads.
The road will now be subjected to
the final test, that of very heavy
truck traffic, for the application of
which will be used a fleet Of ten
motor trucks received by the State
from the surplus OF the War De-
artmenL At first these trucks will
be lightly loaded. but as the test
progresses the load will be in
creased until a maximum is reached,
giving l2.000-pound rear whee:
load. The results will show def
initely the types OF pavements
which can be expected to support
heavy traffic. as well as those which
will not satisfy the requirements of
such traffic conditions as might be
expected during the next ten or
twenty years.
The careful observation Of the
various sections in the absence Of
traffic which has formed the frs.
part of the investigation. II is ex-
pCcted will enable the engineers to
ascertain the structural weaknesses
which cause such failures as may
take place in the traffic tests.
After the experiment has been
completed. this road with its broken
sections replaced. will form a part
of Illinois Federal aid project No.
10, from Springfield. Ill. to ST.
Lc uis. Mo.
The test will be carried on under
the direction Of Clifford Older with
II. F. Clemmcr in direct charge Of
the experimental work and II. L.
Benedict in charge OF the trucks
I and maintenance. The Bureau OF
Public Roads will be represented by
a. T. Goldbeck and c. 4. Hogen-
togler.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-26
WEIGHT TO FIX new
TAXATION. BASIS in
LICENSING MOTORS
N. Y. Legislature Has
Two Bills to Abandon
Horsepower Rate.

ALBANY. n. Y. March 25.-New
legislation OF chief Importance to
New York State Is chiefly confined
to the two bills enhancing reslstra-
fees. Of both passenger cars and
trucks.
In licensing passenger cars the
legislature, at the recommendation
OF the tax commission. abandoned
the o'd-time method OF horsepower
as a taxation basis. For the frs;
time in this State. weight will de-
termine the amount of the registra-
ton fees. the cost being rated at SO
cents per 100 pounds for cars weigh
ing fully equipped $500 pounds OF
less, and rs cents per 100 pounds for
cars over $500 pounds. The bill has
the merit Of greater simplicity than
the existing law, which. in addition
to horsepower, takes cognizance OF
the list price II the car, compelling
the owner to pay the same list price
Zee Tor his car until II has attained
the age Of three years.
With the recent price changes. the
motor experts OF the State discov-
SSAaAS nat " lIciT lndl
owners Of new cars registered for
the first time this year were pay
Ing a lower fee than owners OF
similar cars purchased a year or
two ago. In addition to its sim.
plicity, the new system increases
the registry fee by ten to fifteen
per cent over existing rates. The
minimum fee will hereafter be S.
At present the minimum fee Is So
for four-cylinder vehicle. The
new registry plan will not go into
effect until January l. 1898.
Rates on motor commercial vehi-
Giles have also been increased, but
through the representations made
to Senator Lowman and others by
officials Of the Motor Truck Asso-
citation OF America, the legislators
admitted that the fees first pro-
posed were excessive. and substan-
tial reductions were made. Not.
withstanding this. the new motor
truck fee for all vehicles will be
sixty per cent higher than at pres
ent, n very material increase
The new system imposes a fee
of 80 per gross ton, making SIC
the minimum for two tons o. less
The fee for such commercial vehi-
Giles Is now $40. The average five.
ton truck. which. when fully loaded
has a gross capacity of about
eleven tons. will pay a fee OF SIS
instead of SIS. as at present. These
new motor truck fees will also &c
into effect on the first of next year
No effort was made to introduce
gasoline tax. which was hardly
necessary in view of the fact that
higher fees have been imposed all
along the line on cars owned in
this State.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-26
FAVORS 2O-FOOT
HIGHWAYS In U.S..
Ask Reduced Freight
Rate on ROad-Build-
ing Material.

CHICAGO. Ill. March 25.-The
thirteenth annual. American Good
Roads Congress. held under the
auspices OF the American Road
Builders Association here. went on
record unanimously as fsvoring the
adoption Of a 20-foot standard
minimum width for trunk highways
throughout the United States.
over $1,000 delegates attended the
road congress. which considered
and acted upon many important
matters affecting modern highway
construction.
The organization, which comprises
in its membership practically every
State and government highway Of
fetal in the country, placed its
stamp OF approval upon a petition
to the Interstate Commerce Com
mission asking reduced freight
rates on BODYBUILDING materials.
1t recommended the removal OF in
highways and Endorsed the public
highways and Endorsed the wooo-
ruff bill. now pending before Com
gress. which would appropriate
100000, 600 per yea additional
Federal aid for highway construc-
tiOn for FIVE years. beginning July
l. 1922.
1t is interesting TO nJte how the
highway authorities Of the country
are gradually increasing the stan
dard width Of modern trunk high
ways. Sixteen feet was once felt
adequate. then eighteen was &c
omme ended and now twenty as a
minimum. The technical committee
appointed by the lincoln Highway
Association TO design the ideal sec
ton of modern main highway. prac-
tically all members of which are
active in the affairs OF the American
Road Builders Association. deter
mined upon a 4O-foot paved width
for the ideal section. That Is what
our main highways are going 10
come to. these experts feel
The Washington herald., 1922-03-26
CAR REALM LIFTED sOUNDER
Carries His Heavy
Wares on Top of
Novel Motor Car

A Boston machinery salesman.
looking for something new in the
line of high power salesmanship.
has struck on the novel idea OF
mounting a complete machine shop
attachment on the rear OF a Dodge
Brothers roadster, With II he goes
on his daily round OF calls, and the
peculiar device Is becoming q
familiar sight In all the highways.
The rear of the Dodge Brothers
roadster carries, among other APP
pratus, a grinding machine. which
can be used in shops and garages
for grinding pistons, valves, wrist
pins Of for any kind Of general ma
chine work.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-26
TRAVEL DECALOCUE
BY DENVER TOURIST
Provides Ten Command
ments for Summer Tour
list to Observe.

In the nope of establishing greater
between free travel
Information agencies. municipalities
end chambers of commerce through
out the United States. the tourist
bureau of the Denver Civic and
Commercial Association has sug-
gested the following as the ten COM
mandments of travel:
l. An exchange of scenic. indus
trial and agricultural literature
through tourist information racks
means greater returns in. travel
sales for all communities.
2. The automobile camp Is an
other clearing house for the local
distribution of tourist dollars to
business interests.
). Don't worry about the tourist
crop" it has no failures, and should
be given equal consideration with
other harvests.
4. Consult your hotel and restau-
rant men as to how they can i'm.
prove their service: it may be good
now. but try to make il better.
s. A tourists sense of apprecia-
ton is as keen riding In a fivver
as in a railroad observation car.
50 clean up and paint your town.
6. Dedicate an All-State Avenue in
the camp grounds and show civic
appreciation of their presence in an
Al-State Day celebration for tour
lists in the height of the season.
7. Appoint committees to greet
tourists and to hand them literature
pertaining to your district, and re-
garding side trips.
.. Encourage an exchange of
campfire tales OF adventures, and
see that tourists are supplied with
church and amusement directories.
9. Promote a standardization of
camp facilities. and regulate serv-
ices rendered.
10. Remember that the tourist OF
today is the citizen OF tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-26
Shortage of Funds Balks
Plans for School Stadium

Shortage of funds forced the Dis
trict Commissioners to call of all
plans for stadium at the new
Eastern High School, according to a
letter addressed by the Commits
sioners to DR.. Frank w. Ballou. su-
perintendent OF schools, yesterday.
The letter of the Commissioners
was sent in reply to one by Charles
Hart. principal OF the Eastern High
School. asking what had been done
in the matter. The Commissioners
explain that they have not enough
to equip the school. much less build
stadium. There has been no au-
thorization Of a stadium by Con-
gress.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-26
New Series U- $685.

This vast system affords advantages and
effects economies enjoyed BY no other
method or maker
The Series U possesses all the essen-
tials Of gentiliv, has the charm of gracious
proportions, and is decidedly a car Of
repose. Its range of eHortless performance
is phenomenal
Power has been put to music BY the
famous Ansted Engine. Ii has a split
second accelcrahon, is a champion on
hills, and is thoroughbred under every
condition.
See this, the mast snpLH motor
car ever put upon the market, at the
Auto Show or at our salesrooms, novl
The Washington herald., 1922-03-26

cost as he could produce them ac-
cording to standard specifications,
does not obviate the necessity for
Standardization. because national,
not to speak of worldwide. service
demands more than the expedient
procedure of any one company.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31
GARRETT. OF BIG SPRING
IS DISPOSiNC OF SHEEP

Biz Spring, Tex. Jan. 26.-W. J.
Garrett has sold TO a. l.. WATSON
1900 head Of ewes and 10 Dave and
John Christian the remainder Of MS
fox consisting Of about 500 ewes.
Garrett has announced be Is out
Of the sheep business permanently.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31
TEXAS SHOWS BIGGEST
GAIN ON GOLF LINKS

Chicago, Jan. 90 Winter golf is
becoming as general as all year mo-
toring. according 20 former National
Champion Chick Evans.
Between the sturdy golfer who fol-
lows the red ball through the snow on
Northern links and the thousands sho
Journey 20 more moderate climes,
Evans estimates that about half Of
Americas golfers continue play dur
ing the frigid months. Bcyies Of men
and even women follow the rubber
pellet with wood and iron over the
frozen links in the North, while golf
courses have been built by scores N
the Southern and Pacific coast States
until some 800 scm,-tfopical links
now await the ingress Of Winter
players The greatest growth in re-
cent years has been in Texas, where
a friendly but spirited contest has
been waged for supremacy among
fast growing cities in the cotton and
oil belts
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS FROM
THE LAMESA REPORTER

The sad news reached us on Mon
day Of the death Of the little boy
~ Mr. Farmer Diptheria was the
cause IL was sick but short
time. His age was five years and
even months Rev. Grant conduct
I'd the funeral Tuesday evening az
300 o'clock at the home. We
deeply sympa.hi1c with the parents
Boz this loss Of their precious little
one. The Lord gave and the Lord
hath takcr away. We can only
bow in humble submission 20 His
wIli
Ray Conner has been removed
90 Slaton with his family by the
changes that are taking place IN
the roads employees. Mr.. Thomp-
son who for 70 long was conduc-
tor on this line. Is being returned
% this run and will move his fam
Ily here. At present Mr. Hoodum
Dr. making the run TN Mr.. Thompson
can be Installed We viii welcome
Nr Thompson back 20 lAmesa.
Wednesday morning found the
top Of the ground well moisiened
from "a drilling rain that fell dur
ing the night. Mr. New Conner,
don't get uneasy, We viii get the
rain when we need H. alright
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31

The demand for turkeys 40 prize.
seldom under 30 cents per pound,
live weight. has exceeded supply and
those who raised n surplus have made
good proflts.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31
New Wholesale
Produce House Is
Possible lnLubbock

G. V. Dillingham;, travelling repre-.
sentative for the Abilene Fruit 4
Vegetable Company, who travels out
Of Lubbock, was here last week.
Mr.. Dillingham; says the vast
amount Of business they are able 90
do In West Texas IL causing the own
or Of this firm to take notice, and
said II Is only matter Of time until
they will open wholesale house In
Lubbock.
Lubbock is a good trade center and
We are sure there are more than u
few men looking at the future pos
sibilitics Of this section as place 10
locate their houses, and We are sure
that with these people looking into
their business and It's relatively 90
the Plains country, Lubbock will
some day become wider known that
II now IL as wholesale center.
Again in this instance IL IL to be
noted that we have a splendid chance
TO secure a substantial lot 81 citizens
II we only have Lubbock as well
equipped TO take care Of them M are
the other towns where they might
wish TO 20. Travelling men making
their headquarters here are a great
help to the town in a general way.
mainly in an advertising way, az the
people with whom they talk are often
prone 10 inquire about their home
town, and II is a characteristic Of
those men that all Of them who make
good are boosters, and the good they
would do Lubbock * unquestionablo
There are good many here nov
who have decided that Lubbock H.
the proper place for them. and W.
are proud " every one Of them
That the Abilene Fruit and Veg
ctablc Company would put a largc
and well stocked business here j
seen from the fact that the man VIII
owns II has two houses In Fort WORT
and one in Wichita Falls. all Of which
are modernly equipped and offer en-
ployment 60 many people.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31
DEAD BOY FOUND ON
RAILWAY AT CANYON

Canyon, Jan. With the back
Of his head crushed and both legs
severed from his body. n boy appear
ing 20 be about fourteen years 81 age
was found on the Santa Re railroad
on the curve north Of Canyon this
morning about o O'Clock. He Is be-
lieved to have been dead sometime
before discovered.
Nothing 10 reveal the identity Of
the boy was discovered on his person.
lie has n fair complexion, blue eyes
and light hair While his clothing
was not in the best shape, he was not
dressed like an ordinary tramp.
The body ~ being held Mt the local
undertaking establishment pending
investigation Of his identity.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31
SHEEP INVESTMENT rs
GOOD ONE SAYS FARMER

Plainview, Texas. jan 2dJim
Kiser, Of Often, has found small
investment IN sheep quite profitable
he bought 100 ewes for 5000. From
each Of the sheep he has cut 80 cents
worth Of wool.
There was lamb crop u ~, and
the lambs were sold for : so each.
Thus he has more than paid for the
sheen and has the ewes clear.
Many large operators 10 sheep
have lost heavily on their flocks be-
caua, they were stocked with sheep
bought at the top Of the market. But
with sheep bought now. A. prevailing
prices, many good stock men and
farmers say they can make n profit.
They have found there IL slight cost
in handling so ewes on 100 or 800
acres.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31

DR.. p. n. Engor, Of Atlanta, Ceor-
gia, wa here Monday representing
a surgical equipment company.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31
MANY CLAIMS BEING
FILED AGAINST MEXICO

Mexico City, Mex, Jan. 25 e.
Eighteen hundred claims against tho
government. aggrogating $50. 900, 900
pesos. for damages alleged 81 have
been suffered during the revolutions
AIRY periods since 1910, have been
presented by foreigners and Mexi-
cans. according 10 the newspaper VI
Universal
The time limit for presenting such
claims. In accordance with an exc
cutive order issued several months
ago, expires January 81
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31
LITTLE DAUGHTER or
}. a. JONES DIES

The little seven year ODD daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs j A. Jones, 40
502 Avenue r., died last Saturday
and was buried sunday after services
we're conducted ri the home Of her
parents. by Rev Bowen, pastor u
the First Baptist church Of this city
Deceased. Ruby Jones, was born
October p, 1915 and died January
2gfh
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31
ARMY TRAINING PLANS
ARE Toll DCOMMiTTEE

Washington, Jan. 23.--Training Of
1000 officers and 10000 men In
each Of the nine army corps areas
during the coming Summer Is plan
ned BY the War Department, Brig.
Gen. William Lasdter informed the
Senate Military Committee today.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31
SENATE PASSES BILL TO
COIN GRANT DOLLAR

Washington, Jan. 23.--Authority
for the director Of the mint TO direct
coinage Of the Grant Memorial gold
dollar and silver half was granted
ina bill passed today by the Senate
and sent 10 the House.
The measure provides for the coin
age Of 10000 gold dollars and ESQ.,
600 half dollars.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-31
CEMENT PLANT TO BE
ERECTED AT ROTAN

Rotan, Fisher County. Texas, Jan.
19.-The Patton Cement Plaster
Company Of Rotan will commence
construction work on a 100000 fac
tory Fob. I. The master mill man,
W. r. Hallford Of Laramie, Wye.
will meet the president. !. w. Patton,
nj Enterprise. Kan. next Wednesday
10 close a deal for the machinery.