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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Honest, it's easy to choose gift for any man that owns an automobile. All you need to do is to stop in at one of the accessory departments or shops advertising in today's Age Herald, tell the man what kind of car he owns-the. salesman will fix you up-won't cost much either.
 Advertising in today's Age-Hera1d are a number of firms who provide splendid gifts for the car" Cruse Crawford's accessory department has many useful gift suggestions, so has Mccormack Brothers, or if you don't find it at one of these get it at Bills.' Alemite Lubricator company suggests new one-the Grave roilr," advertised in this issue of The Age-H Herald. Lambert "Trublprs sf Tire company advises "Trublpruf' tires on the car you buy for Christ mas.
 Perhaps there's a family chariot" that you want to doll up-put on some accessories or 8 set of "Br- mingham Cords" the family will be proud. Surely here's a way to save a lot of worry and expense in seek ing gift for car owner-just give something for the car. The car will appreciate 1t, so will the man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
0LDs N0|N BUILDS JAR AS A WHOLE
Everything That Goes Into New 0IdsmobiIe Six Is
 0Ids Made

For the first time in 26 years the Olds Motor works. Lansing, Mich-,d now almost exclusively on a basis where everything that goes into it's cars is manufactured in it's own plant. At this time, the factory execu- tlYes say. the reorganization of the plant has progressed to the point where within two months the conn pany will be manufacturing more than 90 per cent of everything that goes into It's product.
 Early last summer the Olds Motor works started to rebuild it's entire plant to produce the lowest priced six-cylinder car in the world, and several million dollars were invested in specialized equipment and plant alterations, the whole plant being revamped and greatly improved.
 Today Olds Motor works stands on a basis which few of the hundred odd automobile manufacturers in the country can boast of, that of being in 8 position to produce it's town product from start to finish. This ability to manufacture all parts re- suits in lower prices, as no profits are paid to any other manufactures At the same time 1t allows the com pany to gauge It's own production and supply It's own materials much cheaper and quicker than would be possible if outside sources had to be depended on. es
 At this time the company is' pro- ducing' about 5000 cars a month. and in January the total production will be well over $500, according to present plans. By February the exec utives of the company believe that they will be able to make at least 5000 automobiles per month, with a steadily increasing production from month to month through the spring and summer. The demand for these new six-cylinder Oldsmobiles is such that sales are only limited by the company's ability to produce them, records show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
BY ADVERTISEMENT
Venezuelan Minister Airs Row With Mexico "Next To Reading Natter"

Venezuelan Minister Airs Row With
 Mexico "Next To Reading Matter.'
 Diplomacy conducted through the advertising columns of a newspaper Is bit surprising even to the har- dened and experienced members of the diplomatic corps here. A ripple of amusement is running through diplomatic Washington as 8 result of the latest innovation in the science of Richelieu and Talleyrand on the part of Senor Don Pedro Manuel Arcaya, the Venezuelan minister here, and the response thereto of Don Manuel C. Tellez, the charge d'affaires of the Mexican embassy.
 Mexico having withdrawn her con- suls from Venezuela because entry was denied a Mexican opera troupe the Venezuelan minister chose the meeting of the Pan American union governing board as an opportune time for denouncing, Mexico and President Obregon. Senor Tellez re- piled that the Pan American union was an institution dedicated to the cause of peace and not a political forum. The incident ended when Sec retary Hughes suggested that the re- marks be expunged from the record
 The latest episode in the contro- versy was the insertion by the Venezuelan minister next to read ing matter" in local newspaper of a long statement of the Venezuelan case against Mexico, ornamented with border. In reply to requests for a rejoinder, Senor Tellez has stated that his government regards the break with Venezuela as "an unimportant but regrettable incident" and adds that Mexico has taken the only way left open within the limits of moderation and self-respect." Wash lngton letter to the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
TURKEY ENJOYS SAILING
Volplanes Down Mountain Slope At
 Express Train Speed

yolp1anes Down Mountain Slope At
 Express Train Speed
 Wild turkeys use their wings more
 than is supposed; for going to and coming from the roost; when dis turbed; often to come together from considerable distances; when chang ing their feeding grounds, and some
 times they will fly into tall trees apparently just to spy out the land. Tn mountainous country turkeys do 8 good deal of sailing down long slopes.
 This wild volplaning is a most beau tiful and impressive fight. The birds
 wings are set to curve slightly down.
 ward and the rush of the wind
 through these makes a sound like a
 bowling shrapnel The speed is ter rifle, and 1t Is checked by the birds gracefully swerving to one side ere
 they come to ground. On several oc- casions I have attempted to time such flights, having the birds in full
 view and knowing approximately the distance covered. Unless my esti-
 mate was wholly wrong, turkeys can volplane down Emile mountain slope in shade over minute and
 a half. Another fly of, about three
 miles. including a dip to distant ridge, seemed to be. made in three minutes flat. But such speed, under the circumstances, is not extraor- dinary when we remember that a green winged teal, along a straight river-reach has been timed at 130
 miles an hour The speed of wild things is at least one insurance policy
 they carry against extermination
 The case of the wild turkey Is ex-
 citing in it's promise. Here is a great
 bird for long is many states on the verge of ext notion, now coming back inAall his regal stateliness. Nor IS the mere killing of him the only sport that his return affords. His presence once more in our forests invests them with the spirit of lprimeval wildness that no man wishes this country every wholly to lose.- Archibald Rutledge, in the Independ-
 ent (N. Y.).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Automobiles license tags for. 1924 to the state of Virginia were made in New Jersey by S6 convicts at the state prison. The order called for 240,000 pairs of tags.
 To obtain a driving license In Sweden it Is necessary for person to be not only a good operator but good mechanic and to be perfect physically and intelluctally.
 In England gasoline is sold to mo- torists in two gallon cans. The petrol goes through system of rigid inspection, purity absolutely assured and measure guaranteed.
 Italian automotive engineers are said to have invented a water-c cooled engine of the radial type which will be operated by fuel and will weigh less than 50 ounces for each horse- power
 This is Peekskill, Friendly Townp is lettered on big sign, at the entrance of one of the attractive towns in New York state. Traffic oas2cerss are instructed to be courte- q t3-at all tines. %a a 4E e ~% gpe ofsshe. outs staasding cha saetsris :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
Curb Cautions
To keep the front wheels in proper

thefts, a small town in California has set up row of concrete hitch ing posts on the main street for the use of motorists. When the farm CTS drive in for their Saturday shop ping now. they drive the car up to the hitching rail, as in by-gone days. and chains he wheels to the nearest post.
 The limousine assigned to General Pershing, chief of staff in Washing ton, has double tires on the rear wheels. This car has specially built springs and shock absorbing equip ment. It is said that General Per shing, who is required to do much travelling by motor, can read in the car even when it is making TO miles an hour over country roads. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
MOTORS AND THEIR CARE
care Of The IdIe Battery

An Idle battery requires charging about once every month. The solution should always be maintained by ad- ding distilled or rain water to keep the plates properly covered and to prevent sulphation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
Proper Drake Adtustment

of the car is supported on jacks. as the car is not in its general running position. This condition Is especial ly bad should one side of the car be lacked up higher than the other. The best method is to adjust the brakes on the road, with the car running under the most severe operating con ditions which may be encountered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
Paint Pointers

When taking car out of a warm garage into zero weather, open the doorsa fewSminutes and let the cold air reach the car by degrees. Sud- den temperature changes will cause a severe strain upon the vanished work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
A Tip For Easy Starting

Disengage the clutch by depress- ing the foot pedal while the starter is cranking the engine. This will save the storage battery. The en- zine will revolve more freely when disconnected from the transmission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
Ever-Ready Blowout Patch

An emergency blowout patch can be made of a piece of canvas, folded double, and large enough to be caught and held by sthe rim. Size of the patch depends on the size of the tire. Do not neglect to use the tire sleeve as we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

The new Essex six is on display at the showrooms of Pryor Motor com~ pany today. Much interest has been manifested in the new model, which Is a siX-cylinder job with a price of SS50 for the touring and s985 for the closed model. Many inspected this new six yesterday when 1t was shown for the first time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

A splendid display of accessories making suitable gifts for Chevrolet owners is seen at Edwards Motor company, 1920 Third avenue. If you would like to give a gift to someone who owns a Chevrolet-see it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

It is announced that Weldon Mar tin will soon be handling Blackstone tires. In this connection it is also reported that Frank Jones will be in charge of the tire sales here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

H. F. Cleveland at Cruse- Crawford Manufacturing company has applied for a position in the finishing de- part of Santa Claus. Much red paint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Neatsfoot oil is obtained from the feet of such animals as oxen and sheep, It is commercially valuable .as lubricant for automobiles be- cause it remains liquid at a freezing temperature and it can therefore be used in oiling exposed parts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Practically 90 per cent of the 4oO,- 000,000 sacks of Portland cement ship ped in the United States last year were delivered in cotton sacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Experiments made with different types of miners lamps show that the amount Of coal miners are able to move is greater with a better light
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

By placing strips of leather be- tween the body and the frame, noises which arise from the body resting uneVenly on the, frame will be eliminated. V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

An advertising card so painted on one side that, when property folded, it becomes a toy model of their regular automobile bus, is being distributed by British manufacturers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Seat covers may be cleaned with d non alkaline; soap and warm water. The best process is to take thef cov- CTS off and give them good Scrub ping on the board '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

A large salt shaker makes an ex- cellent container for soapstoning moulds and tires when preparing them for the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Oversize tires wear longer than regular ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

A. B. Hogdson, factory representa- tive of Chevrolet Motor company, from Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

is in evidence in Cleve's department, and it is thought that he has taken a contract for the painting of the many little red wagons that Santa brings every year.
 Scholder Tire and Accessory com pany has been called the pioneers in building batteries in the south. It is asserted that this firm was the first concern to manufacture batteries and began this activity over two and a half years ago.
 This week the seven thousandth battery was turned out and most of them have been sold to motor car owners throughout the state. The first battery to be built by the Scholder company is said to be still in operation and giving splendid service to it's owner.
 A. Y. Aydelot of Alemite Lubrica- tor company, leaves this morning for Chicago, where he will attend a con- vention of Alemite distributors to be held in the Drake hotel. It is be- lieved that this will be meeting of great importance as 1t is a closed" convention of distributors only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
Wheel Wisdom

Test the wheels for side play as often as once a month. Side play causes excessive bearing wear and tire wear as well. Jack up each wheel, grasp 1t firmly and push and pull 1t to see if any side motion Is apparent. In many cases the wheel bearing are adjustable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

the surfacing process is from one tc three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Make an inspection of the car once every week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

A tire that has been run 2,500 miles. should be deflated and dishounted. Then the soapstone and grit should ing should be. washed with gasoline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

"The Row" is getting ready for Santa Claus and the displays in the windows all suggest Give something for the car"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

suDtBAkER IN sNoWsroRM-Nt this stdker wasn't The company Birmingham distributors much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

The display of original drawings by Meade at the show rooms of Brownell Auto company was worthy of close scrutiny Many art lovers remarked the splendid display of original oil paintings. prints of which have been seen in various magazines. A number of them were used as Illus trations in Dodge Brothers .adver- tisements, run in The Age-H Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Remodeling at the new branch of Drennen Hardware company, where Lee tires are sold and serviced, is nearly completed. Here A. c. Ab- bolt is busly welcoming patrons tires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

alignment, great care should be exer- cised when approaching curbs. It Is not necessary to drive the car very close. Striking curbs net only throws the steering mechanism out Of alignment, but also damages tires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

A very attractive and unique dis play is the one, at Holcombe Motor companys, showing Studebaker Light Six closed car in the midst of heavy snow. Very realistic and many stop to look
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Five basic types of materialaare re- quired to complete an autoin obile painting system, nanely priming, surfacing. coloring, rubbing and fin ishing. The time requfrement for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-05
Pan-American Officials Predict Big
 gest Season In History

With two yards, with a heavy stock of coal on hand, which was bought before the rise in price of this commodity in October, and prompt service. the Pan-American Coal company, located at 151s and 2S01 Avenue E, are anticipating one of the best winters so far as business conditions are concerned since the organization of the company two years ago.
 It was stated since the company first came into being they have grown to the capacity of doing as much business as any other yards in the city, and they have made this gain through quick service, utilizing the five motor trucks for their deliveries which are made to any section of the city.
 The company specializes on Black Creek coal, both burnace and do- mestic, but handle every other high grade of coal which is on the mar ket today, together with high grade lump and furnace coke.
 During the summer we stocked up heavily on coal" said F. T. Town send. secretary treasurer of the com pany. and as a consequence we had out coal in our yards before the re- cent rise in price in October went into effect. This means that our stocks are sufficient, and are in a po- sition to make good prices on the products in our yards. Quick serv- ice and a full ton has been the mot to of the Pan-American Coal com pany, and the public realizing this fact have caused our company to grow with such proportions that we are doing as much business as any other coal yard In the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-05
COKE GAINS FAVOR BUSINESS IS BOOMING,
 AS HEATING AGENT SAYS COAL COMPANY
Sloss-Sheffield Co. Reports Becom-
 ing Widely Used As Fuel

Coke never having been used as domestic fuel is becoming more gen orally recognized by hundreds of people as high-grade heating agent, according to the Sloss-Shef- field Steel and Iron company, one of tho largest independent pig iron pro- ducing companies in the Birmingham district and manufacturers Of the Sloss Sunbeam coke, from their by products coke ovens at North Bir- mingham.
 This coke, the company states, is recommended for hot air and hot water furnaces, Arcolas, base burn CTS and stoves. Owing to the fact that it is smGkeless and clean. it Is erection of the by-product plants in this district coke was too high priced to find much favor with the public, but as prices now are greatly reduced, this commodity Is becoming g more widely used.
 The Sunbeam coke is said to be equal of anthracite coal, and the making much headway In the Bir- mingham district. Many Birming ham coal yards are keeping it on hand for ready shipments. to those who appreciate clean, economical, smokeless, sootless fuel. After tests have been made the United States government, through the department of the interior, bureau of mines, have recommended 1t as a domestic fuel.
 According tC Russell Hunt, south ern sales manager of the Shef- field Steel and Iron company, the company is prepared to produce coke on a large scale, sufficient to. meet all or any orders,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-05
BLUEPRINT CONCERN
 ENJOYS HIGH RANK
Many Of Biggest Jobs In State Go
 To Bethel w. Whitson

Furnishing prompt ana e1rlclent service, coupled with one of the most modern blueprint machinery In the south, Bethel w. Whitson, with of fees in the Woodward building, has grown since he first started in the business 13 years ago to one of the largest firms of this kind in the state.
 This company his in addition to their blue printing department, do general engineering work, and lot surveying and has connected with several mortgage loan companies in checking new homes from encroach- ment where applications for loans have been made. Four men are em- ployed in the printing department in the field. The printing machine which MT. Whitson has automatically prints the maps, washes and drys and irons them in a short time.
 Not only have we done consider able work in making prints for some of the large projects going up with ing the state, but we enjoy a large mail order business from all sections of the states,' said MT. Whitson. We specialize in making special maps for special purposes and give pers- sonal attention to each piece of work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-05
WEEKLY REVIEW OF INDUSTRIAL NEWS-
Feel That Iron Buying Lull
 Is Only Temporary Affair

there will be a rise in the market, and buying will begin in earnest" as one spokesman expressed it.
 Meanwhile the cement and other industries that are usually affected by dullness in construction activities at this season report that there is no cessation of buying in their lines, but, on the other hand, a healthy su- pernormal activity is sensible.
 Steam coal continues somewhat dull though the demand increased during the past week. Dullness of furnace activity Is, of course, re- flected.
 Domestic coal is moving at the regular range of prices for each par ticular grade. There are indications of strengthening of the market with cooler weather, for the majority of householders have yet to put in their winter supplies.
 Conditions in the coke market are favorable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-05

Industrial operations in the Bir- mingham district continued on an even keel during the past week. Dullness in the iron market con tinued to be the outstanding feature of the situation, the usual seasonal factors governing in other industries.
 While cast iron pipe manufacturers reported that they were feeling the effects of the iron situation, the pre- vailing condition Is regarded by fur mace interests as one that cannot pos sibly last, and all are convinced of the temporary nature of the buying lull. Toward the end of the year there Is a seasonal let-down in prac- tically all industries, and iron melt CTS this year are conservatively bid ing their time, buying only for inn mediate needs, and waiting for a possible further decline before book ing orders for future delivery.
 "The first thing you know, some- body will buy a big chunk of iron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-05
AMONG TENNESSEE FOLK

Home folks went to Red Boiling Springs in Tennessee not so long ago and learned 8 few things. Following is truthful record of some ques- tions and answers:
 How far are we from Nashville?" Not very far"
 How far is 1t to Memphis?" "A right good ways"
 How much water should & fellow drink?"
 Not too much at first"
 How far is 1t to Hartsville?" Not very far"
 How long before breakfast?" "Not very long"
 How many people are at the springs?"
 Not very many at this time of year,
 How many are here at the height of the season."
 "A right smart crowd of people."-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-05

in conjunction with several special service features to our customers that are rarely given by others in this line of business.p
 My employees are experts in their vocation, and are draftmen of the first order. We can furnish draw ings and maps of architecture, map ping, maps, mechanical drawings and patent draughting; and with the fea- lures within easy reach of those who need and wish first class work. this company is ready to serve them un- der my personal supervision"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-09-26
Invest in a Respite.
Forbes Magazine.

Woolworth told me that the turning
point in his career came when he was
lying fiat on his back in the hospital
He was there because of complete
breakdown, caused by having tried t.
do everything himself in connection
with the few stores he then owned
He returned to duty determined to d.
nothing others could be hired to dc
equally well.
81 had been a little business man
but, from then on, l struck into the
path toward becoming big business
man." he once said to me.
Every time / take a vacation,
find thoughts and ideas coming into
my head such as never come when
am bustling to and for day by day
and late and early during all the work
ing weeks of the year. l verify be
lieve that vacations are the best in
vestments l make. Tree clad hills
purling streams, rustic scenes, home.
ly farming operations, cattle and
horses and sheep, leisure to roam and
romp with ones children, opportunity
for solitude and refiection-all seem
to open the portals of the mind and let
in new and wider and more helpful
thoughts and aspirations and ambi,
lions. Is it not so that many OF US
accomplish too little because we fever