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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
USED GAR MARKET 50VERNS DEMAND.
Jordan Dealer Says Manufac- turers To Build Bet
 ter Cars

Motor car production will not con ttnue at the rate of 4,o00,o0o cars per year. or on the basis of the rec ord established in the first quarter of this year. according to P. R. McCtr- mack, president of Mccormack Broth CTS Motor company.
 This will not be because of any lack of demand for new motor cars which are offered for sale by the manufacturers, but principally be- cause of lack of demand for the sale of old motor cars offered for ea1e by owners.
 There Is a potential demand for nearly 13,00D,000 new automobiles. but with every workman employed at high wages and general business still going at high speed, the greater demand for new cars the more mea- ger is the demand for old cars.
 People who are making money rapidly, and the workers in the United States are making money, want to buy new cars.
 Only those makes of cars which have established a high resale valua- tion can be sold in any quantity in market like this, according to Jor- dan.
 This inclination on the part of the public will have a tendency to in- cline manufacturers to build better cars so that they will last longer, and possibly fewer of them.
 The reduction in the price of JCr- dan cars, announced this week, was primarily intended to bring the new Jordan within reach of as many users as possible.
 'It is the policy of the Jordan company to be satisfied with a com paratively small margin of profit,.. said Mir. Jordan. and as our prod uct meets public approval and our volume increases. price adjustments are made to bring the car within reach of larger number of users"
 Such reductions" said Jordan. ''are not possible because of any low ering of the cost of materials or la Dor, as these items have been grad ually rising. It is possible because of the curtailment in the cost of production due tG increased volume."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
MUCH INTEREST IN NE w PE [ RI E SS
Price Reduction Announce ment Has Stimulated In-
 tereSt-NeW Models

Since the announcement last week week that the price of Peerless cars had been reduced. we have been sur prised at the added interest mani fested as to the Peerless," said F. R. Mccormack, of Mccormack Brothers Motor company, Birmingham dealers for Peerless, Jordan and Nash cars.
 ITO those who are interested in the Peerless we would like to say that we have the latest Peerless models on display in our show rooms. Here are both open and closed types, but the enclosed mod els seem to have the preference. This is probably due to the near ap- prosch of colder weather when folks realize more than ever the advant- age of the closed car"
 Peerless has ever been a leader in body design and the new Peerless enclosed jobs show distinction and individuality that may be expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
l TIMELY WARNINGS l TO FALL MOTORIST
National MotoriSt Association Points Out Some Sources
 Of Danger In Autumn

Believing that the increased road travel of the present day calls for super-precaution on the part of all automobilists, the National Motor of specific interest to those who will motor extensively during the early fall.
 ''Beware of leaf skidding.'" the N. M. A. bulletin warns. This Is the most pernicious form of skid ding on record because, unless the driver Is trained to anticipate lt, he is always caught unawares. In the late summer or early autumn tEe falling of leaves on hard-sur- faced roads furnishes a special haz- ard In wet weather, the water re- maining under the leaves when the remainder of the roadway is dry"
 Under these circumstances, 1t is pointed out. the motorist proceeds as though the road were safe for normal speed and is consequently caught in a bad skid Or slide when he Is obliged to lock his wheels.
 It is estimated by some engineers that the wheels of the car do not have to be locked to produce the skid, so effective are the wet leaves in encouraging tho car to lose trac- ton.
 "A second source of danger" the
 
 summer season many tags which were purchased by tourists in order to comply with the nonresident laws are discarded in such a manner as to be easily found and illegithnate- ly used by other car owners, or by thieves. The danger to the tourist in this respect Is interesting.
 "In event of collision with a car illegally tagged the tourist has no way of obtaining judgment against the offender even if he takes his number. When the case if followed up the name of the original owner Is all the authorities can link up usually prove his innocence"
 The motorist. therefore, Is warned to be certain of the identity of the party he happens to collide with, should he be unfortunate enough to have an accident. It Is not enough to take the other fellows number.
 It Is also pointed out that sum- mer tourists who have taken out additional licenses should be par ticularly careful not to discard them in such a way that they can be used illegitimately. The loss of such tags during the remainder of the year may cause a motorist consider able inconvenience, since he will be held technically responsible for any thing that happens to a car on which they appear. Proving your inno- cence Is not always an easy mat ter.
 The N. M. A. also warns against the hazard of increased night driv- ing resulting from the coming of shorter days and the regular return to standard time in localities where daylight saving is now in effect Headlights, neglected during the hot weather, are likely to be out of focus at the very time when they are most needed. and when drivers are out of practice in night driving at touring speeds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
MONK
 OPENS
BARDOLPH BUSINESS

The genial Monk" Randolph whose ubiquitous activities have gained him the sobriquet of Floor walker of Auto Row is now in business for himself and states that his announcement as to the grand opening" will be printed in The Age Herald at an early date.
 In this connection Monk" says that he has a great surprise in store for his friends for that glad day and asks that everyone of his many friends keep on the lookout for his announcement and save money.
 4Monk's'' drive-in place is on the east side of Twenty first street, just south of the end of the viadrct. You can't miss it, for his front is the reddest thing on the row.. The style of the new firm is the "69" Tire and Battery company, and the telephone number Is Main 69
 This new concern carries num- Der of lines used by motor car own CTS and drivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23

SELF & O'REAR, Jasper, Ala. J. H. LARUE MOTOR CO.,, West Point, M BURRIS MOTOR CO.,, Columbus, Miss. O. C. DOTY, TupeIo, Miss. CITY AUTO SUPPLY CO.,, Roanoke, Ala. FORD MUNN, Troy, Ala. NELLY MOTOR CO.,, Guntersville, Ala. OZBlRN & POWERS, Russellville, Ala. JOHN F. WATKINS, Faunsdale, Ala. s. H. BROCK, Elba, Ala. FLORALA REPAIR SHOP, Florala, Ala. Falkville, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
INSURES PLANT
Housea1 & Simmons Company Places
 Protection On Tire Concern.

The Houseal & Simmons Agency, 2019h Second avenue. whose energies are directed toward offering Birming- ham the protection of insurance, feels that Birmingham is to be congratu- Hated on the acquisition of a new tire and rubber factory. They have had a part in the establishment of the new industry the Birmingham Tire and Rubber company, and they are glad to tell Birmingham that the new concern means another step forward for Birmingham. Insurance, protect ing the new. industry, was supplied by them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
- - FURNISHES PAINT
Home Paint Company Sells Paint For
 New Tire Factory.
j. F. WESTBROOk


 New Tire Factory.
 The Home Paint company, 2o1S Fourth avenue, one of Birmingham's newest business concerns. Is feeling much pride in the fact that the con- cern was chosen to furnish all the paints used in painting and finishing the latest of Birmingham industries, the factory of the Birmingham Tire and Rubber company. They feel that much of the attractiveness of the handsome new daylight factory build ing is due to high quality of paint furnished by them.
 The Home Paint company is dis tributors for Magic City paints. Per sons who have visited the new factory of the Birmingham Tire and Rubber company have had much comment to offer on the surface coverings' chosen for the building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
IARGEST con TAyDUn

Goldfish weigh from 12 pounds up to 35 pounds as a general rule Fish weighing 100 to 175 pounds have been taken. The largest codflsh re- corded and caught in New England waters tipped tho scales at 211h pounds.-From Nature, Magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23

V. HAMILTON bIMSB JH,
 A CCORDING to Ham, who Is pre- A mier Lee tire salesman for 4 \ Scholder Tire and Accessory company, 1t is the wise motorist who will trade in his present tire equip ment for Lee Puncture- Proof tires before the winter sets in, as he points out puncture Is even more annoying In winter than in summer Ham will make you a liberal allow ance on your old tires and replace them with the tire that Smiles at Miles," a cord tire that is really puncture proof, the Lee.
 A watch ticks 157,6so,0o0 times a VeaF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
AN IDEA

The Prosessor-It is said that clergymen and soldiers appeal most strongly to women.
 The Ardent Youth-By Jovel T wish I were an army captain!-Lon- don Opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
HIS HANDICAP

HIS HANDICAP Spare 8 quarter for 1oeF cripple?"
 ''What d'you mean7 You DVt crippled" . 'Yus, guv'nor - finansh Humorist, London.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
EVADING STAGE LAW.

State officials are taking cogniz-
ance of the fact that the auto
stage and auto for hire" laws ap-
parently being violated by per
sons advertising trips to Californ-
in, a Montana prize fight, jaunts
about the state or to British Col
umbia. In these advertisements
rates sometimes are quoted; fire.
quently a telephone address is
given where information will be
supplied, but more often the pre-
tense is made that party is about
to be made up for a trip and late
comes can share in the expense.
Any such "for hire" use of auto
mobiles violates the state laws.
There is also a rigid rule against
permitting stages to use the de-
tour between Toledo and Kelso on
the Pacific highway and insofar
as it is possible to recognize them.
the department Of efficiency is for
bidding auto drivers carrying Cal
ifornia tourists for hire to pass
over the detour.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
POSTPONE ACTION ON
WATERFRONT ROAD
Substitute Hishline Road OF.
fered Dockton People
by Vim. Gaines.

At the hearing in the matter Of
the Dockton- -Mileta waterfront
road before the board of county
commissioners on Monday Of this
week, the resolution for its con-
struction was lost. In lieu of this
highway w. A. Gaines, chairman
of the board, offered "A resolution
providing for the construction OF
a highline road on seven per
cent grade at one point.
The substitute road would
not be a great deal longer than the
waterfront road and but for the
seven per cent grade getting out
of Dockton, would be quite ac-
ceptable to the residents OF that
community. The road would pass
the Mileta farm instead of the
Pcmbrook farm as does the eX-
isting road.
The principal objections to the
water front road are that it viii
be too expensive to build and
maintain as the engineer contends
that there is great danger from
slides. On the other hand two
quite expensive bridges would be
needed on the highline road, both
of which would require mainten-
ance.
The matter was continued for
80 days and will be up for dis
cussion and action the first meet
ing day in August.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT

The "revue" given by the ten
young ladies of the broadway
high school of Seattle at the "Y'
hall on Monday evening of this
week, was very pleasing in every
instance. The young ladies We're
assisted by young man, profess
sional pianist, who added much to
the pleasure of the evening. The
three young women who sang had
exceptionally good voices and
were well received. The readings
were all of a high order and well
presented. One of the features of
the evening was the one-act play,
|" Columbine, which was very
cleverly enacted. If the club
comes here again it will undoubt-
edyl be greeted by much larger
house.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
AWAIT CONGRESS-
Will ON LIQUOR

Washington, d. C.-Great Britain's
flat rejection of the American pro-
posal for prohibition twelve.mile
limit, left administration officials no
alternative, 1t was said authoritatively,
but to await the will Of congress as to
revision of the law and meanwhile to
refuse admittance to ship liquor stores
under penalty of seizure.
Formal comment on Foreign Sec
retary Curzon's announcement in par
lament was not available. There is
no doubt that Marquis Curzon's impli-
cation that the ship liquor issue was
raised by the United States to afford
q leverage for treaty agreement on
rum smuggling is not in accordance
with the facts as they are understood
by Washington officials, In the Amer
lean viewpoint the two matters have
nothing to do with each other.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
FIRE BLIGHT TROUBLES
FRUIT IN PARTS OF STATE

Fire blight is causing a large
amount of damage in certain sec
tions of the state of Washington
The disease has rightfully been
called the "great white plague" of
the fruit industry.
"The disease is caused by a GER
tain bacteria that invade the It's
sues of the apple and pear trees, :"
said George l.. Zundel extension
specialist in plant diseases.
These bacteria stay over the wint-
er in holdover cankers and in the
spring ooze out of tue surface OF
the trees and are surrounded by a
sweet sugary substance.
"Bees and other insects are at
tracted by the sweet nectar sub
stance and get the bacteria on
their legs and bodies, thus spread
ing the trouble.
"No spraying or patent """oS
will control fire blight. Fakers
have offered such things as tree
paint, incubation, soil doctoring
and the like. In the first place
the holdover cankers should be
cut out, care being taken to re-
move healthy tissues from six to
twelve inches beyond the diseased
portions. Wounds and tools should
then be disinfected. Whenever
young infections of blight are
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
DENTAL OFFICE OPEN.

DR.. H. G. Swanson, Vashon s
new dental surgeon, opened his
office for general practice this
week and is now prepared to care
for all patients who come his way.
The Offices have been repainted
and repapered and present an al
together different aspect. DR..
Swanson successfully passed the
state board examination held at
Walla Walla two weeks ago. He
is a graduate of the North Pacific
dental college at Portland, which
ranks well with the best institu-
tions of the county. DR.. Swan
son S office hours will be 10 to 4 :00
with special appointments for
evenings and Sundays for those
who cannot visit his office during
regular hours.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
CURzON DISCUSSES
LIQUOR Seizures
Admits America Acts Within
International Law, But
Comfy is Violated.

London.-Marquis Curzon, secretary
for foreign affairs, made n long and
important statement IN the house of
lords regarding the seizure by the Unit
ted States Of liquor on British vessels:
Tho secretary declared there was
no chance of Great Britain agreeing
In any circumstances whatever, to the
proposal that the United states auth.
critics have the right to search vessels
for liquor within the 12-mila limit.
Lord Cur2on stated it Is universally
recognized that a ship has a particular
ly close relationship to the state whose
flag she flies and on many matters
II is generally convenient that all gov.
ernments should recognize the law Of
the flag state as paramount. The net
result Of this has been that on many
matters the practice has grown up that
a state should not exact compliance
with Its own law, even though Il ship
is within its waters, but leave such
questions to be regulated by the law
Of the flag state.
This, however, is international
practice rather than international law
and, accordingly, departure from 1t
means a breach, not of international
law, but of the comfy Of nations.
Thus if a nation acts unreasonably
toward the ships Of other nations, the
latter may retaliate."
Referring to the breaking OF the
British customs seals, Lord Curzon
explained that the seals were not
sacrosanct outside of British waters,
and in general repeated the recent
statement made by the prime minis
ter, Stanley Baldwin, which was to
the effect that there was no ground
for protest on this score and that
Great Britain recognized Americas
right to break the seals in territorial
waters.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
NO DRY PLANK DESIRED
Anti-saloon League to Make No Re-
quest of Either Party.

Westerville, o. - The Anti.Saloon
League of America, in harmony with
its policy Of 80 years, will not request
conventions Of either political party
to adopt dry platform plank or one
sustaining the 18th amendment, the ex-
ecutive committee Of the organization
decided at conference here.
The league will, however, leaders
said, continue its policy of endeavor.
ing to secure the nomination and
election of candidates favorable to
prohibition and the effective enforce
ment Of liquor laws.
Leaders of the organization, while
warning the people that one Of the
biggest fights Of all years is just
ahead expressed confidence that the
political conventions of 1924 not only
will nominate dry candidates, but will
refrain from making any wet declara-
tions.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
TWO OVERSIGHTs.

In reporting the Strawberry
festival last week two oversights
were made in the part written by
the NewS-Record reporter. One
was that the second prize in the
boys swimming race was won by
Bill McGilI and the award was a
Ben watch donated by A. j, and
Paul Marsh Of Cove. The other
was that the cigar and candy
stand operated by W. Coy Mere
dith and his brother, was for the
benefit Of the festival committee.
a net profit Of $500 was turned
into the treasury by Mr.. Mere
jith
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06

this fall. In logging camps it is
especially desired that the cut.ov-
cr ground be burned to minimize
future danger of forest fires and
also to prepare the ground for a
second growth of fir timber. Cut
over land requires a good fire to
kill off the hcmlock and alder that
would quickly spring up and
crowd out the fir; in fact, fir might
not reproduce without fire.
This years experience may
throw a new light on the forest
fire situation. Federal forestry
officials are strongly in favor Of
spring burning when the ground
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
BEEKEEPERs TO PICNIC.

The members of the King Com-
ty Beckeepers' association will
hold a picnic at the home of
Stephen j. Harmeling on Satur-
day, July q, The members Of
Pierce county association have
been invited to participate. A
number of eminent authorities on
beckeeping hive been invited and
will have places on the pogram,
Attendance to tI. affair is limit
ed to members Of the two county
associations. Wiz ~ ,-"nntion q
a few invited guests.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
CHANGE IN SATURDAY MAIL

During the summer months
there is a change in the mail
schedule with the result that all
mail for Seattle and other points
north and east leaves Vashon at
2 :45 O'Clock p. m. instead Of al
4 10 p. IN. as on other days. The
boat leaves Seattle at 2 200 p. m.
and as a result subscribers Of the
Seattle Star and Union Record
will not receive their papers un-
til the following Monday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
TAKES OVER DAIRY.

W. II. Means took over the Y.
H. Hyde dairy and milk route on
the first day Of this month. 1t is
Mr.. Means intention to maintain
the highest possible standard in
conducting the business. Only the
best cows will be kept and the ut
most care will be exercised in the
care Of the milk. Mr.. Means is
an enterprising young man and
deserves to succeed in this ven
tue.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
START NEW BUILDING.

The new building to be occupied
as a feed store by the Vashon Is
land Eggery was started this week
and will be pushed to completion
as rapidly as possible. Two big
cherry trees were dug out and
chopped up. Earth from the
foundation trenches is being haul
ed across the street onto the lot
between the hotel and "Y" hall.
which was recently purchased by
the Eggery company.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
FALL BURNING ENCOURAGED

Forest fire smoke was kept out
of western Washington skies dur
ing the spring months by rigid en-
forcement of an anti-burning
edict, but both state and United
States department officials will en-
courage the burning of slashings
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
Georgian Heads Disabled Veterans.

Georgian Heads Disabled Veterans.
Minneapolis.--James A. Mcfarland
of Dalton, Co., was unanimously elect
ed national commander of the Disabled
American Veterans of the World War
at the closing session of the annual
convention here William ]. O'Con-
nor of San Francisco was elected
senior vice commander. Salt Lake
City was awarded the 1924 convention.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06
NEW TYPE OF PAVING.

The first concrete paving to be
laid III this state under the new
specifications mat stood W best
III the so-called Pittsburg t,sts is
nov bemg put Gown on the Pa
2ific highway betN cen Toledo and
kalama. Unde the new speCltica-
tions the concrete slab is made
nine inches thick at each extreme
outer edge. This thickness is
gradually reduced, in the two feet
nearest the edge, until it reaches
a thickness of 612 inches. The
center of the highway is of a uni
form 612-mch thickness. The con-
crete is laid III slabs, ten feet in
width, and the slabs on either
side Of the road are connected by
small steel rods. Expansion joints
also are provided.
Strenuous tests made under TIE
supervision Of the United Stat .
bureau of roads and the Cali.
fornia highway authorities at
Pittsburg, Calf, demonstrated
that this type Of road would stand
up better than the older style Of
ravcments which were thicker III
the center than at the two edges,
The weight thrown on wheels at
the edge of the road is less likely
to break the pavement it it is
made thicker, the test proved.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-07-06

w. D. Garvin drove to Tacoma
Friday and brought back Mrs
Garvin, who has been with their
daughter, Mrs. Van Vert. They
report both the mother and new
grandson doing nicely.