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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-13
Rising Bond Barometer

Under the caption. Are Bond Prices
Going Higher!' Harrison Smith &
Co., in circular letter, present an un-
usually interesting view Of the cur
rent investment situation. They say
Opinions are expressed from quite
few directions just now that we are
likely to see after the turn of the
year somewhat higher prices for bonds.
There seems to be quite good deal Of
justification for this view and there
has already been some recovery from
the recent reaction, particularly in the
highest grade issues.
ut is also we'll to keep in mind that
IL, as has been confidently predicted
by many authorities, the rise in bond
prices which started in 1921 was the
pendulum, then the pendulum still has
a good deal further to go. In most
classes OF securities we are still we'll
below 1917 prices and very much lower
than the prices of fifteen or twenty
years ago, although with such new fac
tors as income taxes, return to the
last named prices is at best pretty un-
certain. Furthermore, while the rise
during 1921 was very sharp one,
Messrs. Dow, Jones & Co.'S figures on
average prices show that during the
last year high grade railroad bonds
have only risen 3.22 per cent. second
grade rails, 800 per cent, and the com.
bined average rise for railroad. public
utility and Industrial bonds is SOY per
cent.
"All Of the foregoing deals with do.
mestic issues. and particularly those Of
the better grade. The immediate course
of foreign issues will naturally depend
,oo1,- pnop ro1ifica1 apd military do,
velopment in Europe, which ut the mo-
ment seem to be taking favorable
turn. We are still firm believers in the
security of foreign issues. Even at
prices we'll above their present levels,
they yield so much more than sound
domestic securities that we feel 1t may
not be long before investors are again
buying them in considerable amounts
and at higher prices.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-13
PEACE ESSAYS WIN PRIZES
ConshohoClIen, Dec. 13. - A frs

second prize OF S5 and $3.50 were
awarded yesterday to Helen Klein, and
Thomas Raser, respectively, students
in the Conshokocken High School. for
the best essays on peace" In a con-
test arranged by the Conshockocken
Women's Club. Twenty five pupils
submitted essays. Alice Williams and
Vera Kilmer received honorable men.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-13

LAUGH AND PRoLoNG LIFE
SSS But Il 10 safe. 10 say that such .
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-13
GOSSIP OF
THE STREET

Two dividend actions to be taken
today are awaited with intense in
terest both In speculative and invest
ment circles. One is the United Gas
Improvement and the other the New
York Central. The directors Of the
latter company are expected to increase
the dividend from the present rate Of
o per cent to either 6 or per cent.
The market community yesterday was
not quite 80 sure Of 1t as they were
several weeks ago when the stock was
soaring around par. In some quarters
It was felt the directors might find
It more convenient to postpone any
change in the dividend policy until
spring, at which time a clearer outlook
of the transportation would be obtain
Bile.
As to the United Gas Improvement,
the matter lies entirely at the dlscre.
tion of the board. II the question Of
earnings was solely the guiding policy
there is little doubt as to what the
result would be. However, It is gem
orally recognized deliberations on that
score are to a large extent outweighed
by the influences surrounding the un-
certainty Of the outcome OF the gas
lease controversy.
Lean Pickings for the Bears
1T may seem unreasonable to say
go, and appear paradoxical on the sur
face, but the shorts are getting very
lean picklngs out of the current mar
ket As q matter Of fact, seven out
OF ten are covering at a loss,' said a
broker yesterday.
II was somewhat surprised to find
this when making a casual examination
of our books. On the other hand. the
long account was in a strong position
and. while they are hung up, are not
forced to take losses of those playing
the opposite side of the ledger. This
Is not altogether a new phenomenon !;
on the contrary, is a condition often
experienced In all the major market
swings. A number OF these accounts
had an opportunity to realize fairly
good profits less than two weeks ago,
but the most Of them overstayed their
market"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

Motor Department. have a
Westinghouse generator to generate
current for starting and lights. I
have had trouble recently with the
brushes getting so hot that the sol
der on the spring connected with
the brushes has melted. What is my
trouble? Is it connected up wrong?
Also on starting my car there Is a
click on the drive shaft or rear
wheels. I shall be pleased for your
advice on the matter. READER.
Your brushes do not fit the COM
mutator properly and will have to
be refitted by a skilled workman.
This may be due to a dirty commu-
tator which causes the brushes to
spark IL the wire from the brush
TO the cap has broken IT must be
replaced. as that alone would make
the spring heat Click in rear axle
is probably caused by lost axle
shaft in hub. The shaft should fit
tight in hub.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

Motor Department. have a high
tension magnetic on my car. and it
is very hard 10 crank. The magnetic
is supposed TO start any motor on
one-quarter turn, but II will not do
IT. Can YOU suggest something that
VIII overcome the trouble? Can It
be connected up with batteries to
crank on? If so. how and what kind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

of a coil would you advise TO con-
meet it with? Thanking you in ad-
vance for any information you may
be able TO give me. I am, Z. K.
When starting on the magnetic it
is advisable To advance the spark.
This will facilitate starting. You
might also arrange an attachment
on the carburetor which will afford
a rich mixture and facilitate start
ing. Would suggest that you COM
municAte with the makers OF your
magnetic regarding instructions as
TO the changes you contemplate. IN
writing give full particulars regard
ing the type of magnetic you are US
ing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

Motor Department. have an
Overland car Had magnetic over
hauled and magnetic remagnetized
by the manufacturer. Motor runs
fine when in neutral but when
thrown into speed, the motor stalls.
Have ground fin valves, but this does
not seem TO help. Before I had
the magnetic overhauled the motor
pulled fine under all speeds. Can
YOU give nae an idea how to over
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

Motor Department. have a
Buick car run about $500 miles. 1t
does not fire regularly. It runs on
cylinders. but no special one misses.
One cylinder viii miss once or twice,
then it may fire all right for a while,
and another one miss. have
cleaned my plugs, ground the valves
and removed the carbon. Have
tried adjusting carburetor. but 10
no avail. Also drained carburetor
10 remove water. If you can help
me with this I will sincerely thank
YOU for any information given.
r. s.
The trouble would seem to be in
the ignition system. Clean inter-
rupter points and clean out any dirt
i'm distributor. If gummed at ALL
use gasoline and cloth. A leaky
distributor is among the possibili-
ties. Run motor and see If a good
spark occurs at each plug.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

come the trouble? P. G.
From your descrition the trouble
seems 20 be elsewhere than IN the
magnetic. The carburstor may be
out Of adjustment. giving no power
when throttle is opened. The spark
or throttle lever may be disconnect-
ed and not move the parts as re-
Quired Make sure that the timing
OF magnetic IS correct and try a bet
ter adjustment OF the carburetor.
Motor Department. have a
Ford touring car and when I drive
II for a distance OF about u miles
az the rate OF % miles 20 80 miles
per hour, the water will boil in -.
When starting Il viii only run a few
seconds and then stop. and I have 20
crank Il two or three times before
the engine will run. VIII you please
tell me the cause OF this? G. s.
Radiator may be cIogged. Dis
solve one pound washing soda in hot
water and pour into radiator. Run
car as usual After p hours drain
and MI with clean water If thi,
does not remedy trouble the cooling
system is INSTRUCTED and must be
overhauled Before starting in
morning open spray nozzle a quar-
ter turn and replace after engine
has warmed up. Be sure that car
buretor IS adjusted properly and
ignition timed correctly.
Motor Departmental solution "a
. the following questions would be
greatly appreciated: % When go
ing down a hill q grind or hum
! takes place as IL the rear end OF
[ the car we're trying 10 get ahead OF
the front. How could this be rem
edied. and would the t)rque red
/ have anything TO do with it? (2)
Had the clutch completely dissas.
sembled. and is now put together
/ When car goes along about 90 TO %
miles an hour an awful rattle comes
from the plates Of the clutch Would
\ this indicate the plates were loose
and, If so, how could this be reT
edied? Thanking you in advance
/. +.
The differential may neod grease
or the bevel pinion may be loose
/ requiring IL to be removed and Sc
I curely fastened The torque roc
would not affect this. The plates
OF the clutch should not be loose oil
the car would not drive at the speed
mentioned. 1t IS probably a loose
ness or wear at the shifting yoke
/ which IS a matter for the repair
/ man.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

Motor Department you
j. ease answer the following ques-
lions fn your column have "a
Ford car Do which 7 put some light
grease boz the rear end, as YOU rec
commended a year ago last fall
When the spring came ON there was
no way that ] knew of 20 drain that
light grease out. and I'm the warm
weather Dc oozej out over the emer-
pency brake and tires. is there
any way If drainIuE this grease out
after II IS put u2 Will YOU also
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19
VOlStedd SHES at Camera
to PreUent MOUie Kisses

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-Rep.
Volstead. father OF the dry enforce
ment act bearing his name, is gun
shy when It comes to cameras.
Knowing that things Volsteadian
draw Kisses in movie houses and
knowing what is even more distress
ing for him, that cranks threaten
him constantly he has constantly
refused to pose for his picture. He
receives a food OF mail. calling him
such epithets as murderer and as
sassin," every time a new outbreak
of wood alcohol poisoning is noted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

II the screws that hold the small
brass brackets TO the vibrator box
become worn so that they do not
hold, do not use longer screws.
Longer screws may injure the wind
ings Of the coil and spoil the vibra-
tor. Better put a metal band clear
around the box and attach TO dash
with small bolts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

This simple form OF electric heat
er has been designed TO warm the in
take manifold and facilitate cold en-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19
NO-SoLDER TERMINALS.

Wires may be attached 10 this new
form Of terminal without the use OF
solder. The terminal IS in two parts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

Suggestion has been made that
automobiles OF traffic violators be
locked up in municipal garages as
penalty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19
SEAT FOR BABY.

Baby may have a comfortable and
safe place in the tonneau Of the car
by the construction Of this simple
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

New form Of farm tractor has
solid rubber wheels besides the
regular cleated kind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

Nearly s6O,OOO,OOO is invested in
the motor car industry IN Canada
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19
HELPFUL HINTS.

Kerosene should be used IN drill
ing. roaming or turning mallea BILE
iron or aluminium on the other
hand, turpentine should be used in
stead Of the oil for drilling hard
steel. as it will enable rapid drilling
of the metal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

When II IS desired to overcome
the noise of a set of badly worn
gears it must be understood that the
replacement Of one OF the gears will
not do the trick. Only by replac-
ing both members can II be hoped
20 quiet the noise.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

More than AZ percent OF the sur
faced roads in the United States are
gravel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

On many cars the windshield is
held in place by steel arms which
protrude through the cowl and are
fastened on the under side by a nut
and lock nut. Sometimes these nuts
work loose from the vibration with
the result that the shield is allowed
20 move slightly and cause an an
noying squeak.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

A hood that has a tendency 70
rattle with the vibration Of the mo-
tor may be silenced by drilling a
series OF holes in the band OF metal
or which the hood rests and thread
ing a strip Of leather through the
holes In this day the hood rests
on leather instead OF metal, so that
IL cannot make a noise.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

CINE starting. Il is wrapped around
the manifold, while the line is at
tached TO the battery through the
dash.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

fLOOh bO8fD LhElEFIlh-
BY attaching casters 20 each OF
the corners Of the automobile floor
NfANIFOLn HEATER.

board, as shown. a creeper may be
devised for use IN private garage
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

Motor Department. have a
1920 Crow Elkhart and a short time
ago had lt overhauled. New rings
valves ground, new coil, also new
distributor but on being assembled
had a miss In il. On level ground
lt misses badly. but on a hill hits
just fine Has a Senith carburetor
ON ST. Is there any adjustment for
one2 Thanking YOU in advance for
any Information. I am Y. 4.
When an engine performs well
ON a hill. o. is safe 70 assume that
the trouble is due 10 minor de-
fects. such as water I'm the carbure-
tor. etc. There are no adjustments
20 be made. so would suggest that
YOU take the carbUretor off and
clean II thoroughly. A little dirt or
water would cause your trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-19

please explain how we can put the
graphite on the springs OF a Ford
equipped with shock absorbers? Il
seems 20 be quite a job 70 remove
these shock absorbers every time
the springs are to be creased. When
having new pistons ftted is Il bet
ter 10 have the block ground or
bored. to be sure OF the best job?
What are the symptoms OF a bent
crank shaft? X 3.
You will find a grease plug IN the
different housing. II you wish 70
remove the light grease. you can do
so by using a suction grease gun.
You can purchase. a special spring
tool which will enable you TO sep
arate the leaves enough 20 lubricate.
Ask your supply dealer. a better
job is obtained when the cylinders
are ground and new pistons and
rings fitted. AT the same time have
the crank shaft trued up. A bent
crank shaft will cause pounding
and excessive vibration. Any amount
OF trouble may result II this condi-
ton IS allowed 10 continue.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM
ROPESVlLLE COMMUNITY

Mrs Tow and Haven were al
Ropes Sunday and stayed ulti. az
ter services Sunday night They
live in the Moody neighoorhood.
Miss villa Davis from Slide was
az Ropes Sunday and played the
piano Tor the singers.
Winter IS not yet gone, although
we heard the dog owl who, who,
last week, while II was warm. IL
is very cold at this writing aud
roaring fire feels comfortable
Sam Branch is real sick Had
physician with him Thursday
Brother I b. Sowell preached
two excellen; sermons Sunday at
the morning and night services 10
an attentive audience. We are al
ways glad % have Brother and
Sister SOwe.i with US.
There was large crowd out
Sunday evening % hear the good
singing BY those Lubbock leaders.
Messrs. Dyes. Wilson, Windle. Hill
ton, Holland. Peek and F0rtenburry
Prof Gum and father and Mr..
Tubbs from Leveland were also
present. and many other whose
names We did not learn. We VIII
mention one song sang by little
Mary Peek which was beautifully
rendered by 80 small a child. just
three years old. The nice dinner
served hy the ladies was plentiful
and every kind Of eatibles were on
long table. Everybody seemed
10 ENJOY the day fins. Than0
folks, come again sometimes.
There are several sick with colds
Mr.. Williams is improving Several
children missed school a few days
on account Of being sick.
Mr. and Mrs. I'D Thorp haze gone
% Lamcsa % visit relatives FOR a
few days, and also to bring their
little son Aubrey, home who has
been visiting his grandparents for
two weeks
The play, "A Daughter of the
Desert" which was rendered by the
Slide young people was enjoyed by
fun house Friday night.
Several people from Ropes at
tended the exercise horse races at
Moody the 22nd. We like to call
spade a spade.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03

State superintendent by boards Of
education.
An effective county-unit system
for the management Of rural schools
Revision Of the textbook laws, es-
pccially In regard % the following
More definite provisions for the
county repositories already esiab-
lished
Provisions making certain restric-
lions as 10 book orders In the in
terest Of economy.
Provisions 90 enforce prompt COM
plIanco with contracts.
Provisions changing the member
ship Of the commission SO as to pro-
vide Tor special boards 10 select the
high chool and the elementary
books
An English language law requir-
ing that the English language shall
be made the medium Of instruction
iu private unconditional and pa
rochial schools AS wei az in public
schools
Revision of the compulsory at
tendance law, providing for q long
or compulsory term, raising the age
Of exemption % rs years, raising
the grade Of exemption 10 the
eighth grade and making provision
for strict enforcement.
Provision for child welfare work.
Provision for more Of vocational
work in the rural schools.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03

Austin, Texas, Feb. ga sum
mary VI the needs II The public
schools Of Texas has been prepared
by State Superintendent ~ Public
Instruction Miss Annie Webb Blan-
ton. In outlining the changes and
summarizing the needs as viewed
by her, Miss Blanton lists them as
follows.
Measures 20 Meet Emergency
Appropriation hy the State OF
S3,OOO,0 600 to retire this amount 81
State bond nou invested in the
permanent school funds, 81 order
that the State Board of Education
may invest this amount boz district
schoolhouso bonds, and bus aid
school boards Go provide sufficient
school buildings 90 house She chile
dron.
Appropriation Tor the State avail
able school fund Of 100000 from
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03
LOUIE r. MOORE FOR
CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT

Louie F. Moore, the efficient
Clerk Of the District Court has
cas-; his hat into the ring, offering
his services TO the people Of this
section for another term.
He is possibly one Of the most
popular officials at the courthouse
at this time, and we are sure his
many friends viii be glad TO learn
that he is making the race
He has been in Lubbock county
for the past six years. served as
assistant County Clerk with former
Clerk, Sam I. Davis and prior to
that time served as assistant Tax
Assessor under X. c. Burns, and IS
now serving the people in the Of
flee which he seeks. Clerk Of the
Dis;riet Court, which office was
created last year after rec Giving the
returns OF Federal Census, which
gave Lubbock County sufficient
population to necessitate the sep
aration Of the offices Of County
and District Clerk
As an executive his ability IS well
known 10 those who have had deal
ings with the District Clerk offices.
and we are sure that if reelected
Louie Moore will continue the work
Of that office in a creditable man.
ner that viii reflect well upon the
entire population Of Lubbock coun-
ty.
he is young man, young enough
10 be active, and not old enough TO
be unprogressive, and we feel that
in his offering his services TO the
people OF Lubbock county in this
capacity the opportunity is one
which win be treated as such by
The voters in the primary and gem
eral elections.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03
LET THE MAN DO THE
WORK" HOUSEKEEPING

''Hands or. we propose to run
the State government" This seems
20 be the trend Of affairs now go
ing on in some states, and especial
~ in New Mexico, where women are
announcing for county offices, and
in some instances for state as well.
In Chaves county, New Mexico, the
women, II elected for the offices
they are now hard a. work for, the
men will have a glorious time tak-
ing care Of the babies doing the
cooking and entertaining wife's
friends when they come IN 10 talk
over state affairs.
Every office I'M that county has
one or more aspirants for the var
ious places 10 be filled. There viii
be a royal battle for these places.
Already three have announced for
county treasurer, two for probate
Judge, and one or more for county
clerk and many others are now
ready to enter the races. This is
not only the case in New Mexico,
but over in Kansas, there is one
little miss Of 81 summers wants 70
direct state affairs from the exc
cutive mansion. She is making the
race for governor with her sister
as campaign manager.
Women are taking advantage Of
their constitutional rights. which is
to fin office, take the lead in all
public affairs and let ''the men do
work" at home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-03

About 5000 Of the 1000 sheep
reported today were Texas feeding
lambs on through billing TO East
ern feed lots. lambs sold 10 to
IS lower, top $3.50. Sheep we're
steady and IN active demand. Few