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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
COTTON MILL COMING
Report Tract OF Land Purchased
NAur Ohm

Near Opp
OPP, Ala. April Especial Leased
Wire. to we'll authenti-
Gated reports here, a northern cotton
mill concern has practically closed
dea1s for a tract near the city on
which cotton mill will be built
Immediately. According to the re-
ports, the deed for the property will
be signed next week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08

Mrs. Easil &. Russell was knocked
down and slightly injured on Broad
street tnis morning when struck by
negro porter on bicycle. Officers
Williams and Stanfall arrested the
negro and carried him to police head
quarters. where charge of reckless
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08

FORT PAYNE. Ala, April 7.-(Spe-
cial.)-D. A. Pledger of Crossville
was badly injured recently when he
fell from a scaffold. He Is reported
recovering
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
SANFORD TO SPEAK

T. d. Sanford of Opelika is the
honor day speaker at Smiths Citation
Sunday morning, the occasion being
the completion of the new church
building
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
NORTHINGTON TO SPEAK

ABBEVILLE, Ala, April 7.-Spe-
cial.)-Allen Northington, secretary
treasurer of the Alabama farm bu-
reau, will speak in Abbeville at IL
o'clock Saturday, April IA.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
PLAN NEW POsT OFFICE

ENTERPRISE, Ala, April 7.-(Spe-
cial. New quarters will be neces-
sary soon for the Enterprise post Of
flee. 1t has recently been elevated
to a second class office and Is now
doing much business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
TAG DAY HELD

Saturday was TAX day in Opelika:
The ladies of the Civic Improvement
association. aided by a large troop
of Girl Scouts. were busy all day Sat
in town-"Clean UP Opelika." These
ladies decorated the lapel of every
mans coat with blue button bear
ing the words. Clean Up, Paint Up
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08

TUSCUMBIA. Ala, April 7.-(Spe-
was shot through the shoulder the
other night by a negro man. He
emptied his gun at the negro but
missed him and struck a negro wom-
an. None of The injuries are fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08

soldiers who took part in the great
hattie.
Evening star., 1923-03-06
RAIL MERGER HEARINGS
ARRANGED BY |. c. c.
Further Consolidation Evidence to
Be Taken Soon in West.
Plans for East.

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion will begin a series of hearings
in the west March 10 to give west
ern communities and state authorities
opportunity to PRESENT views on rail-
road consolidation, it was announced
today.
The first hearing will be held at st.
l'au!, and others will be at Helena.
Mont. March %; Seattle. March &c;
Portland, Ore. March 2S: San Fran
cisco, March 81; Los Angeles. April z;
Salt Lake City, April IL; Denver,
April 16; Fort Worth, Tex, April %;
>Hansas City. April 26, and St. Louis,
April so.
Commissioner Hall and two exam
iners have been delegated to take
evidence at the western hearings.
When these have been completed, the
commission will take up in Wash
ington. May 16, its consideration of
the consolidation plan insofar as 1t
affects eastern carriers which have
not been given opportunity to pre-
sent views.
Evening star., 1923-03-06

Alaska fisheries and from California
and Hawaiian packers.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, March g.
Shipments Of the Lumen Bearing Com
pany for January and February were
three times the record for the first
quarter Of 1922. Plans for plant ex-
tension are under way today.
FORT WORTH, March Oranges
are turning green today all over the
southwest except in the Clovis and
Tucumcan districts OF New Mexico.
where feeding still is necessary.
Evening star., 1923-03-06
COMMODITY NEWS
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

PITTSBURGH. Pa. March 6.-The
Eureka Pipe Line Company announced
today that it will take all oil offered
this month Producers are still In.
clined to hold for higher prices and in
dependents are offering premiums.
SAN FRANCISCO, March Cen
trail and northern California lumber
mills today are rushing production OF
box shocks in preparation for the
fruit and canning season and are put
ting on extra crews OF workers.
Heavy orders are coming In from,
Evening star., 1923-03-06
DIVIDENDS.
Stock Of
Record. Payable

Continental Can. Co, q, pf.. ....... .....'.
Sentimental Can, Co., q, pr, $500. .'''
psn o. nf' si9n u9'e ss.." .Mch IS Apl. 2
Anglo Amer. Corp. size. ....... .......
Columbia Electric Power Co.., IN An, .
Columbia il Electric Power Co..
q. I'd pf. si.T5. .......... .Mch. 10 Api. 2
Continental Can. Co., q, pr; "a 49,, ..
$i.25. Mch. II Apl. .
si'T5. 49, =" .Mch. II Apl. 2
Great Western sugar Co. 81 Mich. il Api. 2
Great Western Sugar Co., o.. Z,
1I%. ........'...... " Mch. 20 Apl. 2
Mines. Id; weekly. ~ Nss @ g MsS MsS. gs gs
Humphreys Petroleum Co.. o.. =,
~, q. IL. %.............. - " Mch. 10 Apl. .
ics. Mich. is Apl. .
Newblock OIL Co.. a. 62tac..Mcn. Is Apl. 2
NJ pf..................M . Mich. 20 Apl. 2
pif;.Srrs 2; pr; ssT' e wavcs chi. Aeh 10 Apl
q. 1NR .................M Mch. 20 Apl. .
Resee Hut,onhole Machine Co.; :, >
Reece ButtonhOle Machine Co..
a. 39t. .................. Mch l5 Apl. 2
Reece Folding Co.. q. 11e. Mich. Is Apl. .
Savannah sugar Ref. Co..
q. 1A% pf. f.............. Mch. 10 May l
Savannah Sugar Ref. Co.,
25 2-31s pf. stk. Mich. Is. May !
Sherwin- Williams. q, 11aT .Mch. IL Mch. 81
pf. ............. ".. !" .Mch. - Mich. 81
Tennessee Copper. q. 25c. :Mch. 30 Apl. 16
Westinghouse Co stk..
35E. ....................Mc Mch. 20 Apl. 30
Western Pac. q. 81 so pf. Mch. p hpl. 2
Evening star., 1923-03-06

tons Of flour to China, japan and island
ports, and the Tjisalak, due to sail in
April. will carry, 1000 tons more:
from here since the first Of the year.
Evening star., 1923-03-06
Money to Loan

Secured by first deed Of trust on real estate.
Prevailing interest ard commission.
Joseph l. Weller t2@ s%, Wash; sts l. Trust s.
Evening star., 1923-03-06

HOUSTON, March 6.-Bermuda
onions from southwest Texas are be-
ginning to reach the Houston market.
The movement generally does not
start until April, but the mild winter
has resulted in early maturity.
Evening star., 1923-03-06

Plant Shoe Company is operating its
big plant close to capacity of 1900
pairs of shoes q day. Chairman
Briggs Of the company's board said
today that during the coming months
a decided increase In consumption of
shoes was to be expected.
FALL RIVER, Mass, March 6.-Fall
River textile mills employees number
ing $1,000 are demanding a 29 per
cent increase in wages. This would
restore the wage scale in effect at the
war time peak. Manufacturers so far
have refused these demands and the
matter is expected to c1me to a head
in the near future.
Evening star., 1923-03-06

Viii assign at a discount. special in
come contract of Fidelity Investment
Association. Present investment $3.50.
Write or Telephone r. H. AtkeisOn
1918 Eye St. NV.
Evening star., 1923-03-06

PORTLAND, Ore. March 6.-Ex3orts
Of flour to the orient are briskiilg up.
The steamship Bondowoso, which will
arrive here March TO-, will carry 5000
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16

Automobile dealers in Mexico, par
ticularly in the capital city, are en-
joying the best business in their his
tory, according to Col. B. r. Webb,
manager of the San Antonio Buick
branch, who returned last week from
Mexico where he went with other
San Antonio business men to con-
graduate officials of the Mexican
government on the resumption of
diplomatic relations between their
country and the United States. OF
the many American makes represent
ed in Mexico, Colonel Webb said,
the Buick is enjoying great popular
ity and sales are steadily increasing.
The only criticism the Buick official
had to offer was in regard to the
system OF traffic control in Mexico
City which he declared is mostly in
charge of mere boys and is very in
efficient.
DR.. J. r. Probes, president and
general manager of the Cuero Buick
Auto company called on G.. j. Flint
of the San Antonio Buick branch, to
discuss the matter of getting larg-
err allotment of cars for his territory.
Doctor Probes has recently complet-
ed handsome new sales and service
station at Cuero, picture of which
appears elsewhere in the automobile
section.
William II. Winerich of the Win
ar,at Mnfnr SoIac nv StrtdQ.
baker distributors for Southwest Tex
week, comforting with officials of the
Studebaker branch there relative to
obtaining larger shipments of Stude-
baker cars for the San Antonio ter
ritory. Mr.. Winerich combined BUSH
ness with pleasure on this trip and
called on several friends while in
Dallas.
The rapid growth in popularity OF
the Star and Durant have no parallel
in the history of the automobile in
dustry, according to Z. E. Barthole-
mae, new sales manager of the San
Antonio Motor Sales company. Star
and Durant distributors for South
west Texas Pioneering new
car Is no easy Job Tor any concern,
Mr.. Bartholomae says, adding the
San Antonio Motor Sales company
deserves no little credit for the way
it has popularized the new Durant
products in Southwest Texas.
Robert s. Yantis, president of the
Yantis Motor company, returned last
week from Detroit, where he went to
confer with officials of the Ford
Motor company. Mr.. Yantis reports
the Ford Motor company producing
the greatest number of motor cars in
its history with the demand for Ford
cars showing no signs of slackening.
Officials of the Embleton Motor
company, Moon distributors for South
west Texas. say great interest is be-
ing shown by the public in the
Talking Moon which is to be in
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16

,"The man who gets ahead in bust
ness today is the one who has the
sense and nerve to leave the Job in
which he knows he is misfit anu
enter q line Of endeavor which he is
best fitted to follow, even if it means
temporary reduction in salary"
1t was Col. b. II. Webb, general
manager of the San Antonio branch
of the Buick Motor Company, speak
ing. Colonel Webb, who holds one
of the most responsible executive po-
siti0ns in the automobile field out
side OF actual factory management,
knows whereof he speaks, for he, too,
at one stage in his career, worked at
another trade which he left when he
saw that his field was limited and
that another line of endeavor offered
greater opportunities.
Colonel Webb came from fam
lily of lawyers and doctors. 1t was
his fathers wish that he take up one
or the other of these honored pro-
sessions. But to Colonel Webb, law
and medicine held no special induce
ments. Ever since small boy he had
wanted to enter the newspaper BUSH
ness but be received little encourage
ment from his parents who could see
no great future in the journalistic
field. But young Webb thought 9th
erwise and at he first opportunity he
secured a job as a reporter. This was
with the old Fort Worth Mail-Tele-
gram. Later he went over to the
! Fort Worth Star and when that pa
per was merged with the former, he
went with the new daily which was
named the Star-Telegram by which
l5ssaame it is known today.
Colonel Webb made rapid progress
in the newspaper business, finally at
! tanning the position of city ediror,
one of its most responsible posts on
I the modern newspaper. But after sew
eral years, he came to the conclusion
VI that his parents were right after all,
and that the journalistic field held
no particular bright future for him.
To 20 higher, he either must estab-
lish q paper of his own or seek larger
fields and his finances and training
permitted neither.
Young Webb was sorely perplexed.
He loved newspaper work but at the
same time he realized he must make
a change if he was to attain the
greatest degree OF success IN the
world of business. Then, with the
common sense with which he is en-
dowed, he decided to give up his am
|bition to become a great newspaper
man and enter the automobile BUSH
ness which at that time struck MIN as
having great future.
In 1908, Webb went with Stude-
baker Brothers in Dallas who, in adj
dition to their carriage business,
manufactured and sold small cleo
trio vehicle. He remained with this
concern until the following year, when,
on the invitation of the Buick Motor
company, he went to Fort Worth,
where he organized Buick branch.
Colonel Webb enjoys the distinction
bf having driven the first automobile
up the steps of the Tarrant county
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16
FOur-wheel Brakes Endorsed
New Mechanism Decided Safety Factor, Asserts
Buick Official
By e. r. STRONG
General Sales Manager Buick Motor
Combany.


General Sales Manager Buick Motor
COMPANY.
We have not yet heard of a motor
ist who, after having driven an auto
mobile that is properly equipped with
four-wheel brakes, would any more
think OF going back to two-wheel
brakes than he would think of dis
pensing with his electric starter and
electric lights and returning to wind
ing crank and adjusting carbide or
oil for driving at night.
Buick four-wheel brakes were not
adopted for stunt purposes. They are
standard Buick equipment because of
their contribution to advanced design.
They increase decidedly the factor of
safety in operating a motor car.
That braking efficiency has been an
essentia. quality in a motor car, every
motorist will admit.
Simply because certain engineers
have experimental unsuccessfully with
four-wheel brakes is no reason why
another group of engineers are not
qualified to solve satisfactorily what
engineering problems might be in
volved and to bring out product
that met the severest sort of tests,
that proved a tremendous asset to
every owner, and an added factor Of
safety to every pedestrian. ~
Little Adjustment Required.
Brakes on Buick cars have been de-
veloped to the point where very little
adjustment is required. When adjust
ment is necessary, as the result of
wear on the brake bands, it is simply
made by turning a wing nut that is
very accessible.
One of the problems in developing
four-wheel brakes was the necessity
of making provision for the outside
front wheel to run free wien the car
was tuning corner.
The differential in the rear axle is
an arrangement of sears whereby
power Is transmitted to the wheel Of
fering the least resistance, permitting
the outside wheel to run faster than
the inside, when making turns. The
simplicity and practicabil,ty of the diff.
ferential is clearly demonstrated by
the fact that many motorists do moi
know of its existence.
| Just as simple an arrangement
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16

which is as automatic as the differ
entail in the rear axle. has been de-
signed in connection with the brakes
on the front wheels. The result is
that in turning corner with the
brakes applied, the inside front wheel
is held firmly while the outside front
wheel runs freely.
1t is not surprising that American
engineers have succeeded in solving
problems in connection with four
wheel brakes because it is a well
known fact that American engineers
have succeeded in solving engineering
problems along many lines when for.
eign engineers have failed. This has
been due to the ingenuity and ,capa-
bility Of American minds. Four-wheel
brakes are. an instance of this.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16

courthouse. He used an old Il. NJ. +.
car which climbed the flight of steps
with ease to the great establishment Of
q large crowd of excited spectators.
Although he had previously ar
ranged with the sheriff, he was
promptly arrested by the city police
after this feat ON charge of block
ing traffic and disturbing the peace.
Two years later Colonel Webb was
transferred to Dallas and in 1918 was
sent to San Antonio to organize a
branch of the Buick Motor Company
to take the place Of the sub-branch
which had existed up to that time.
Quarters were maintained. at Avenue
G and Travis street until the hand
some new home now occupied by the
company a block farther up Avenue
G was completed.
While never regretting having de-
serted the journalistic field, Colonel
Webb looks back ON his days as a
newspaper man with pride. He learn
ed many. things as a reporter, he
says, which have been invaluable to
him in later life.
Racing always has held fascina-
ton for Colonel Webb. Once while
in Fort Worth he bought a car in
which the famous racing driver, Bob
Burman, had had bad accident.
Webb drove the car for year, en-
tering it in numerous amateur events.
He once drove it mile in 80 sec
onds on the Galveston beach. He
kept the car a year and then sold
it. Since that time he, has rebought
it several times. He estimates he
has made at least two or three thou
sand dollars profit on the machine.
which is now owned by James l.. Lis
ter Jr.. secretary TO the mayor of
Fort Worth. .,As +.-
In 1905 Colonel Webb organized
the first owners endurance contest
ever held in Texas. A run was made
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16
Farms Take Cars.

Car makers are interested in their
survey of sales possibilities in the
farming districts By the details on
the recent sale Of herd of breeded
cattle to which the Breeders Gazette
attaches high significance. 1t is
pointed out that while much pub
lieity has been given the dark side
of current conditions with the one
crop farmer, 2S2 Shorthorns brought
s1S1, 800 cash at auction through the
dissolution of a partnership, or an
average of S741 each for. the bulls,
$40 each for the females and one
particular famous bull bringing
$1,000. This lends emphasis to the
thought recently expressed in many
quarters that farming, like other
forms Of business, is on a firmer
footing when its products are more
diversified and not confined to one
particular crop.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16
Gas Gossip

, San Antonio the first part Of this
week. They report they have re-
ceived numerous requests for in
formation regarding the nature of the
mysterious car and the secret Of its
talking" powers. But this informa-
ton they cannot reveal at present al
though it is possible they may do so
later in the week, they say.
At the invitation of T.. G. Man
ford and C. f. Hopper of the Man
ford Cadillac company, a representa-
tive of The Light took ride last
week in the new Cadillac which in
corporates many new features includ-
ing the four-wheel brake. The Light
representative, who was under the
impression the Cadillac was already
about the acme of perfection, was
surprised at the numerous refinements
and improvements that have been
made by the makers. The ride with
the Manford officials truly proved
revelation to him.
Henry H. Bryant. president and
general manager of the San Antonio
Buick company, Buick retail agents
in San Antonio. was expected home
Saturday from North Carolina, where
he has been spending vacation.
Before going to Asheville, Mr.. Bryant
spent several days in New York. visit
ing points of interestsand calling on
acquaintances in the metropolis of
the United States.
William Steinhardt. popular owner
president of the Crockett Automobile
company of San Antonio and Austin.
company of San Antonio and
Austin returned Saturday from
Mexico. where he went more
than fifteen days ago on a special
mission for the Hudson Motor Car
company. Mr.. Steinhardt was accom-
panied on this trip by L. d. Ormsby,
owner of the Ajax Tire company who
made the, trip in the interest of Ajax
sales. It was to have been a COM
bined pleasure and business trip for
both
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16

from Dallas to Weatherford and re-
turn, a distance of 40 miles. In
those days such a run meant a hard,
long day, on the road.
The Buick Motor Company, which
Colonel Webb represents in south
Texas, is manufacturing division
unit of the great General Motors Hold
ing Corporation. 1t is now turning
out automobiles at the rate OF 2OO,-
600 yearly, having passed the million
mark last march. Bucks reputation
was established on Model f, which
made its appearance about 13OS.
Many Bucks of this vintage still are
in operation, several such being own
ed in San Antonio.
Colonel Webb believes that the au-
| tomobile business holds q great fu-
ture for young men with the proper
qualifications He considers as prime
qualifications of successful automo-
bile salesman, integrity, confidence
in product, knowledge of product, en-
ergy and enthusiasm in work. Young
men who possess such traits, he says
rise rapidly in the automobile world
and eventually fill the responsible
executive. positions.
For several years after coming to
San Antonio Colonel Webb took an
active part in civic affairs. He
served as director of the Fiesta
Association, vice president of the
Chamber of Commerce and member Of
the school boarS For the last several
years he has been vice president OF
the Guaranty State Bank, one of San
Antonio's fastest growing financial
institutions. He is member of the
Conopus Club ana several other civic
and luncheon clubs. G.
In 1918 Colonel Webb organized
the first battalion of the Ninth In,
fantry. He was later detached and
transferred to Austin where he re-
| manned until February, 1919. t
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16

to hold back force CT more than one
hundred pounds which automa acally
increases with severe road bumps. \
valve core frequently lasts as long as
the casing. but tire experts recommend
that this little piece Of mechanism be
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16

plays an exceedingly important pai;
in the life of every automobile the.
1t is known as the valve core. It is
the little metal strip which screws int"
the inside of the valve stem. In large
pneumatic castings it is called upon
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16

watched carefully at all times SO that
it will be in good working condition
and will not permit any Of the air to
escape from the tube. IL the spring
grows weak or the rubber becomes
worn, new core should be inserted.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-16
Value Care Important.

A delicate piece of metal about enc
inch long, faced on one end with a
slight piece Cf rubber and surrounded
by a small spring of delicate nature,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-12
ADOPT AUTO
CAMP POLICY

The Auto Touris, Camp Conference
Of Western Washington. Western
Oregon and British Columbia cities
that mct Wednesday OF the Cham.
bcr Of Commerce. adopted before adj
Jnurnlneui. standard policy % serv.
ice and equipment for tourist camps
in the various cities
Among the points covered werp 10
o'clock closing. The prohibition OF
open fires IN camps. the installation
Of telephones and OF bulletin boards
giving information as 20 church
seryiees In the city. tho barring from
camps ~ solicitors. vendors and ad-
ycrtiui0g schemes, Inalstencr on the
proper registration and checking oul
Of camperM charges of 80 cents pct
day for standard camps and 70 cents
per day for smaller camps and pro-
visions for referring alt tourists 10
thu Information bureaus Of chambers
Of commerce and automobile clubs
The plan initiated by the Chamber
Of Commerce Of seattio for esiahliah.
Ing information bureaus at Yellow.
stone Park. walla waiia. Spokane
and Portland and highway blIlboardi
on the highways south and east Of
Tho s;ass Of Washington. al for tbs
purpose OF diycrt.nE tourist trnycl
thru the state. was unanimously In,
dorsed.