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The Washington times., 1923-08-11
Piece OF Inner Tube
Will Rain-Proof
Electric Coil

Finding one rainy day that
there was a short circuit be-
tween the high tension and the
low tension terminals of the re-
placement coil on my second
hand car, I resorted to the expe-
dent here described, says a
writer in Motor. AS the regular
coil cover for the car would not
fit, 1 cut from a discarded inner
tube a rubber band about three
quarters of an inch wide, as well
as a piece large enough to form
a circular skirt for the coil. In
the middle of this piece l
punched a clean, round hole
about two-thirds the diameter of
the high tension cable. Remov-
ing this cable from it's terminal,
passed it first through the
band and then through the
punched hole. After replacing
the high tension lead and bend
ing the other wires down the
sides of the coil l slipped the
skirt over the coil and held it
in place with the rubber band,
making neat folds of the "full-
ness" around the sides of the
coil.
The Washington times., 1923-08-11
GAS TRAIL
SIants From the Automotive Field.

Nearly a quarter Of the 100000
motor vehicles in japan are trucks.
The gasoline consumption for
motor vehicles in 1921 was 4.500.-
| 100000 In 1922, $500. 900 900.
Eighty-five per cent Of all rubber
| produced is used by the automotive
| industry. according to Harvey S.
| Firestone.
| The largest payment Of federal.
laid for new roads during 1922 went
to Texas. the Lone. Star State re-
ceiving $5.915,o46.
One hundred and ten thousand
doctors own automobiles in this
country and 100000 cars are in serv-
| ice by corporations.
It is estimated that within the
next fifteen years the aggregate
cost of the. federal-aid program will
be about OOO,00O.00o.
OF the total of fabrication oil
used in the United States in 1922
40 per cent was required for all
types Of motor vehicles.
Motorcycle manufacturers report
that more than one-uuarter Of all
new buyers are those who are pur-
chasing their first machines.
In 1921 the total cost Of main
tanning one horse was approx
n1ately $2.65. says Firestone experts.
This is more than twice the figure
for 1916.
It is estimated that at least
produced In 1923. Car sales this
spring were far ahead of any known
previous figure.
There are more retail trade units
connected with the automotive in
dustry than drug stores and hard
ware stores combined, says a Fire
stone bulletin.
Farmers are coming into the mar
ket in increasing numbers for light
trucks. Heavy trucks have also
been in good demand throughout
the Middle West.
Motor buses in use throughout
the country number 100000. Fire.
stone truck tire men estimate.
Fifty-six street railway companies
use b them ar as ssSdd passenger
dealers in the United States and
25,o 900 who sell motor trucks. Serv-
ice stations and repair shops num-
Der $4,000 and public garages
48, 900.
It is estimated that motor trucks
annually haul farm products
amounting to 34,4OO.0OO tons. All
freight hauled by automtive power
totals approximately 1,430, 900
| tons.
Nearly one third Of all the plate
glass produced in this country and
approximately 1,750,000 tons OF iron
and steel were used in the construc-
ton Of motor vehicles last year.
Tire production for 1922 was &c.
$40, 900 while the number Of persons
employed in motor vehicle and al
lied lines numbered 2,431 400, &C
| cord.ng to Firestone statisticians.
According to Maj Gen. Frank
Mcintyre, chief, Bureau of Insular
Affairs, United States War Depart
ment, the Philippines offer large
areas of land suitable to the grow
ing of rubber.
Approximately $4,000 bales of
Egyptian type long staple cotton
were grown in the United States
last year. Nearly 40 per cent Of
this was used in the manufacture
of tires.
There are moro telephones in
New York than in the whole of
Great Britain and this same ratio
maintains in the case of automobile
registration, say Firestone statistt-
clans.
The Washington times., 1923-08-11
KEEP MOTORING
CLEAN, SAYS
Galley
Secretary of N. M. A. Wants
All Autoists to Help Obtain
Public Good Will.

Keeping the automobile in good
repute,, according to Fred H. Galley,
executive secretary Of the National
Motorists Association, is the duty
of every automobile citizen on the
streets and highways, and the basis
upon which the continued success
of the motor car as a form of safe
transportation depends.
1.-THE good will of the public must
be won over and kept" states
Galley in a bulletin sent recently
to the secretaries Of affiliated
N. M. A. clubs throughout the
country. Every accident encour-
ages criticism Of the value Of the
automobile to humanity and of the
desirability OF motorists. It is not
possible for any form of transpor.
tation to be absolutely danger free,
but because of an irresponsible ele-
ment In tfe human equation auto
mobile travel threatens to lose its
standing with the community. And
1t must be stopped"
Carey declares that every motor
list is responsible for what his
brother motorist does, and N. M. A..
members are being urged to pro.
coed on the assumption that they
cannot afford to allow even one evil
dence of recklessness or ignorance
to pass unnoticed.
The thing that keeps the promi.
nent secret orders of the nation
clean is the spirit Of honor, the
conviction that in the eyes Of the
world the actions Of each individual
member are influential in molding
public opinion" the N. M. A. Off.
cial adds. 1.-THE touring fraternity
Of America must soon realize that
to permit individual motorists to VIC.
late the common-sense rules OF
sanity and decency is to put a
stigma on motoring in general.
"Some motorists need to be edu-
Gated to a better understanding of
their responsibilities, and act upon
the advice Of the more experienced
Our rules of safety reach this class
satisfactorily, but we must treat
the irresponsible motorists differ.
emily. Mere words, even the most
caustic phrases, do not reach him.
A more vigorous policy is necessary.
ut is not enough to sit by and
complain about the foolhardy things
which are being done to the dis.
credit of drivers who try to be de-
cent automobile citizens. Take the
violator's number and report him
to the police.
mo motorist is justified in re.
naming disinterested during the
telling Of story of speeding. Let
the violator know that he is on a
par with the conventional lawbreak.
err and convince him that the stig-
ma his act places upon motoring
will eventually hurt his standing,
his business and his freedom in mo.
toring.
The Washington times., 1923-08-11

ated by a dry cell much after the
principle Of the doorbell.
Then came the motor-driven horn,
due in great measure to the develop.
ment Of the starting. lighting and
ignition systems for automobiles
which depended upon the storage
battery.
The general widespread use Of the
automobile horn today, which !s
made compulsory in most States, is
due to it's great usefulness in pre-.
venting accidents and to accelerate
the flow of traffic on congested
highways
The Washington times., 1923-08-11
c.. K s
Filling Station

"You can guide this car with
two fingers" said the salesman.
I'm fact" he might have added.
you shouldn't take more than two
fingers and try to guide any car"
How did Jones get that puzzled
look?
He's been reading his auto in.
struction book!
There is hope. even for the fuel
driver. The lordly oak was also
once a nut.
Wonder why Henry doesn't get
his due from the American Medi.
cal Association. He's done more
that any living man to relieve tor
pid livers.
There's a land that is fairer than
day.
"And by faith we can see it afar."
where pedestrians have the right
of way.
"And force aside the motor car"
Some drivers are like a mans
luck. You never cen tell which
way they're going to turn.
HINTS TO AMATEUR REPAIR.
MEN.
In case of trouble in the cleo.
trica1 system which you are I'm.
able to correct. it is sometimes ad.
visable to call in a phrenologist-
a head expert. Have him examine
the distributor head first. Then
submit your own.
It is impossible to make a failure
out Of a man who won't believe It.
Dear c. X: Here's a good one
for you. Why is my hat like a
nice. short automobile trip.
Giddy Gus: In my opinion-be-
The Washington times., 1923-08-11
Auburn Announces
New Low Prices
For "a Model

At the semi-annual distrib-
utors' meeting, held at Auburn
Ind, on July 81 and August l.,
the Auburn Automobile Com
pany presented its 1924 line to
dealers. Four new types met
enthusiastic approval from the
men who handle Auburn sales.
At the same time sweeping
price changes were announced
on the 1923 models that will
be continued with refinements
in the 1924 line. The price on
the 6-63 six supreme touring
dropped from $1,725 to $1,595.
The prices on the new models
are in line with the new prices
on the established models.
The Washington times., 1923-08-11

cause it's a good thing for a weak
end.
There's no question about how
the ladies would vote on road i'm"
provement. They generally ride
on the rear seat
Some people will do anything for
you-others will do you for any
thing.
QUEER QUERIES.
Dear c. K: I have found several
long black hairs on the front seat
of my husbands sedan. Tell me.
c. K, should I be suspicious?
Mrs. IRA Dumbell: Not at all,
Madam. not at all. Your hsband's
car may have hairc1oth upholstery.
A hair is no sign Of q hairem. I'd
advise you to leave the hairs
where you find them. Your hus-
band can't be caught by a hair,
but there's no telling when he may
escape by a hair. Don't be sus-
picious until YOU find feathers.
Then you can begin to sharpen the
meat ak.
The Washington times., 1923-08-11

cause it's a good thing for a weak
op6
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
STATE OF MARYLAND
STATE ROADS COMMISSION
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed Proposals for building one
section Of State Highway, as follows:
Worcester Co. Cont. Wo-31. One
section Of State highway from Berlin
to Trappe Mills distance of 10
mile. (Concrete) will be received by
the State Roads Commission, at its
offices, COL Garrett Building, Balti-
more, Maryland, until IL M. on the
oath day of July, 1923, at which time
and place they will be publicly opened
and read.
Bids must be, made upon the blank
proposal form which, with specifica-
lions and plans will be furnished by
the Commission upon application and
cash payment of $1O0, as hereafter
no charges will be permitted.
No bids will be received unless ac-
companied by a certified check for the
sum of FiveHundred ($5OO) Dollars,
payable to the State Roads Commits
sion.
The successful bidder will be re-
quired to give bond, and comply with
the Acts of the General Assembly Of
Maryland, respecting contracts.
The Commission reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
BY order of the State Roads Com
mission this 5th day of July, 1923.
L. Fl. STEUART,' Secretary.
JOHN N. MACKALL, Chairman.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
Real Estate Transfers.

John G. Townsend, Jr., 3d., from
Alger H. Abbott and wife, real estate
fronting on Baltimore avenue, in
Ocean City. Consideration, $40, etc.
Ella m. Baker from Thomas j.
Croper and wife, real estate on Tai
hot street and on the west side of St.
Louis avenue, in Ocean City Con-
sideration, $40, etc.
Paul StierwaH from Jesse B. Tay-
lor and wife and others, "Farrell's
Folly, etc., containing liz acres,
more or less, on the westerly or
northwesterly side Of the County road
leading from Crippen's Bridge to
ladders store, in the Third Election
district. Consideration, $40, etc.
Leland B. Richardson from Georgi-
anna Townsend, lot on the southwest
erly side Of Franklin street, in Snow
Hill. Consideration, $40, etc.
Grover Cleveland Littleton from
Charles H. Littleton and wife, 8 par
cells of land containing 23A acres,
more or less, in the Fifth Election
district. Consideration, $40, etc.
VIM. Larson from Edw. v. Baker
and, wife, 2 lots on the northeasterly
side of the Stone road leading from
Berlin to Ocean City and near said
Ocean City. Consideration, $40, etc
VIM. G. Williams and Paul T. Scott
from VIM. Larson, real estate at the
foot Of Wicomico street, in Ocean
City Consideration, $40, etc.
The D. M. & v. r. r. Co., from
VIM. Thomas Hales and wife, piece
If ground in Snow Hill district. Con-
sideration, ST., etc.
Fred H. Williams from Harry Tim.
mons and wife and another, 2 parcels
of land in the 9th Election district
Consideration, $40, etc.
J. Annie Powell from Charles L
MCGEE and wife. raj estate on the
southwest side Of Vine street, in Der.
lin: Consideration, $50, etc.
Charles L. MCGEE and Mary Lee
MCGEE, his wife, from J. Annie Pow.
ell and others, house and lot on the
south side of Bay street, in Berlin
Consideration, $40, etc.
Isaac B. Henry from Charles l.
Birmingham and wife and others
part of "Credwell" and Venture" in
the Sd Election district. Considera-
t:on, $l0, etc.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
ACT QUICKLY

Do the right thing at the right
time.
Act quickly in time Of danger.
In time of kidney danger, Doan's
Kidney Pills are most effective.
= Plenty of Pocomoke City evidence
of their worth. Ask your neighbor!
John H. Tilghman. farmer, Il. F.
ID. No. /. Pocomoke City. says:
Doan's Kidney Pills have done me q
great deal of good. My kidneys
were out of fix and had severe back.
aches and could hardly keep at my
work. I also had bladder trouble
that annoyed me day and night. /
read of Doan's Kidney Pills and used
them. Doan's were just what
needed and soon fixed me up in
good shape. l cannot say too much
for what they have done for me-"
Price Coo. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for q kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney PillsAthe same that
Mr.. Tilghman had. Foster.Muburu
CO, Mira. Ru3s!a y. =.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
POCOMOKE CITY SHOULD HAVE GARBAGE
REMOVAL SYSTEM.

Pocomoke City generally alive to all matters of civic in
terest and forward in movements pertaining to civic
growth.
every project looking toward the welfare of the public
there less Of attached the public money
be spent This frequently raises the voice of disappova from
because of the increase in tax rates. but increase along
this line times expenditures along Others BY low
there chance of entailng community high
in other channels
This situation revealed when corporation careless OF
its sanitary conditions The money saved this in rate
often goes out with considerable interest attached to
and the druggist.
Pocomoke is sadly in need of garbage removal system
When thinks of what becomes of the waste matter from the
table and kitchens of the town. then begins think
to the health of the community
Rottenng vegetable matter decayng meats; and Stops
all kinds poute both soil and air. breed myiads of insects and
in every imaginable contribute the discomfort
health of every contaminated by them.
Of ntmated above the institution of garbage
system will entail addition of between thousand
dollars and fifteen hundred dollars but the health
comfort has satisfaction to above the
saved in payment of doctors bills and druggists bills
Our town fathers would do well to look matter We
behind the times this places inferior in
progessivenes have their garbage wagons system
posa The citizens instead of opposing should the
tenn, and relieve city of threatened pollution.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
EwELL & CHILD, Attorneys. j.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS


Notice is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters Parliamentary on the
personal estate of
CHARLES E.. HOWARD, ST.,
late Of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned tn
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 18th day of Dec, 1923. They
may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits Of the said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 30th
day of June, 1928.
L. PAUL EWELL and
GODFREY CHILD,
Test Executors.
PAUL JONES',
Register of Wills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
PROPOSALS
FOR
Building Schoolhouse

Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Education of Worcester
County, on or before July 81, 1923, at
5-o'clock P. M, at the office of the
Board of Education in Snow Hill,
Maryland, for the construction of one
new school building for colored chill
dren, as follows:
One 1-room building at Staggsville,
18th Election District.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the office of the Board of
Education in Snow Hill.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
By order of the Board of Educa-
ton.
A. C. HUMPHREYS,
Jy-14-2t. County Supt.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
DEMOCRATIC VOTERS.

To the Democratic Voters Of Worces-
ter County:
,Appreciating the support accorded
me for the office of States Attorney
four years ago, and acting on the
suggestions Of many party friends at
this time, beg to announce that !
shall again be "a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for said hon
orable office this year.
Faithfully yours,
FRANKLIN UPSHUR.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Citizens of Worcester County:
! hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of County Com
missioner from the District compris-
ing, Pocomoke. (Costen's) and Akin
sons Election Districts of Worcester
County, Maryland, subject to the de-
cision of the Democratic Primary
Election to be held in the coming
autumn.
, CHARLES l. MASON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21

To the Citizens of Worcester County
I beg to announce that I am a can
didate for the office of States .Attor-
ney for Worcester county, subject to
the decision of the coming Democratic
Primary Election.
EDMUND H. JOHNSON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Citizens of Worcester County
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Office Of County Com
missioner from the District c6mpris-
ing Pocomoke (Costen's) and Akin
sons Election District of Worcester
County, Maryland, subject to the de-
cision of the Democratic Primary
election to be held in the coming
autumn.
y MITCHELL S. PILCHARD.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Democratic Voters of Worces-
ter County, Maryland:
I take this method Of announcing
my candidacy for the nomination for
the office of County Treasurer, SUBJ
ject to the decision Of the Democratic
Primary Election.
CHAS. H. PARSONS
9s Snow Hill, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
Two To One!

Two rats to every one person in the
country today! Think Of this appall
ing fact! Costs millions each year
to feed them! They do $500, 200, 900
damage each year! Get behind the
movement to rid the country Of these
plague-breeding pests. Royal Guar
anteed Rat Paste is SURE. 25c or
SOC handy tube. Sold and guaranteed
by Matthews & Lankford-Adv.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
CHARLES T. MASON.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Citizens of Worcester County:
I beg to announce that I am a can
didate for. the office of States Attor-
ney for Worcester county, subject to
the decision Of the coming Democratic
Primary Election.
' GODFREY CHILD.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Citizens of Worcester County:
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office Of Sheriff of Wor-
cester County. Maryland, subject to
the decision Of the Democratic Pri-
mary Election to be held in the COM
ing autumn.
THOMAS T. BRIMER.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
THE MINE SHARES CONTROVERSY.

THE MINE SHARES CONTROVERSY.
number Of people in Pocomoke City, have lately invested
more or less money selling proposition the shares being
offered by weknon people, these believe hav
ing except honorable and honest intentions and
having faith in the solid character OF the investments ney
backing.
prominent Philadelphia newspaper has fit to attack
this particular mining corporation and has denounced in terms
most scatng characterized it fake gamble ana
scheme to fitch public of it's hard earned dollars
Last week lengthy editorial and also in coumn-length
news articles sought show the swnde by tracing It's
history and revealing operations an to
coup former obligations when the mine operating under dit
ferent -.
MANY other things too for to mention
said and not our argue the question:
In this the Democrat readers will note lengthy
defense of this company and in this both those selling
and those buying should be vitality interested.
AS further defense two letters placed in hands
this week. with the request that publish These are
lengthy print full but have no hestancy 70
them edtoay and simply asking our readers TO take them o
what they worth and not to constue notice we may give
of them as constituting of the business question
One from Mr. Lester Scotch who writes to the
Delaware State News after he had made inspection OF
the plant at the nstigaton of the Delaware shareholders
Hesates that big plant the shareholders money
is being economically handled the strong financially
and that this destined to become OF the big producers
He urges the public to get the facts and charactizes
all against the made from jealousy and
Mr. Scotch was assistant cashier of the Delaware Trust
Company of Dover should be competent to make inte
gent and unbiased report.
The second minister Of the gospel Rev. Thos
Getz HILL who was formerly mining engineer Western Mary
land
Mr. HIPS letter dated April TO- and at that time he was on
a tour of inspection himself to statement
the property and the work being done He
metal in abundance while he does not claim technical
knowledge of his information the spot was
percentage of the product there and is being
worked successfully.
selected by the shareholders of Smyrna to visit
the mines during April ~
AS stated above refer these way, explanatory
the situaton financially interested
shares selling shares defenders of the
proposition; simply desire furnish this data
showing the other de and revealing the honest belief and
intentions Of our home statesmen.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Citizens of Worcester County:
I hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office Of Sheriff of Wor-
cester County, Maryland, subject to
the decision Of the Democratic ,Pri-
mary Election to be held in the COM
ing autumn.
LENNIE T. PARKS. Z
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
FOR SALE.

July delivery-Maine grown seed
potatoes. $6.25 f. 0. b. cold storage.
JAMES. s. CLOGG
Phone Isl Pocomoke City, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
THE MINNESOTA ELECTION.

The Minnesota election another victory radcals
contains suggestions for third party stated by the
municipal press evidences the almost humiliation of the
cratic party None of the existing parties find much
in the way Minnesota went. 5sl@ $3.50.