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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
BIC INP MOVEMENT
 IN FLORIDA ROADS
Main Arteries To Winter Re- sorts Claim Greatest
 Activities

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, Dec. a. Special.)-Florida is spending ESQ., VOO,000 in the states greatest road improvement program, affecting practically all of the 63 coun- ties. More than half that enormous counties since the first of the year. Tn addition to the road bonds passed by the electorate, other millions are being expended by developers who are opening up new estate sites throughout Florida and particularly on the west coast.
 Activity at this time is centered on the main arteries leading to winter resorts in the state, over which roads thousands of motor cars will travel during the season.
 Florida's gigantic improvement program came about after two years of concentrated effort on the part ot motor clubs and civic bodies In the state. They got solidly behind every bond election and were successful in having most of the issues passed by substantial majorities.
 In Pinellas county, where St. Pe- tersburg is located, close to S5,000.000 is being spent in the establishment of new highways and in re-pav1ng and widening the old roads. Of that sum. s3,000,000 was voted for by the ClllzenS or the COunly,s Wnlle lho AC- mainder is being spent by develop CTS. Pasadena on the gulf, re- stricted suburb of St. Petersburg, re- gently established, is spending $S0O,- 600 for new brick roads and stone pavement. Besides the extensive road improvements, the county ana state are completing two new con crete bridges totaling 75o,o00 in cost.
 Another bridge engineering. feat, which, when completed, will be the longest of it's kind in the world, IS the Candy causeway, costing s2,50o,- GOO, spanning Tampa Bay, connect ing this city wi.h Tampa. This pro ject will be completed in the late spring of 1924.
 Roy D. Dew, president of the St. Petersburg Motor. club, who has just returned to the Sunshine City, from a survey of road conditions through out Florida, maintains that the state had by November Is, completed more mileage of hard surfaced roads than any other southern state, ana more than any other state in the tnioh with similar population, even though the improvement program mas just started well under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

is easily bent. A hard bump against the curb may even serve to do this. Not only do misaligned front wheels affect the steering of the car, but they cause very rapid wear of the tires. It therefore behooves the owner to have the wheels straight ened at once, when he has any req son to suspect them. Most owners cannot align wheels, and it is better to call on the service station, which has proper apparatus for carrying out the work.
 Sometimes car will develop what is known as "wildness" in steering at high speeds. The commonest cause is lost motion between the steering wheel and the road wheels. The steering wheel should have enough freedom in the gear box at the bot tom, so that it can move an inch or so before 1t begins to turn the steer ing arm, but there should be no lost motion whatever between the steer ing arm and the front axle. When this trouble develops, jack up the front wheels and see if the swivel ends of the axle have any play on the king pins. If there is play. new thrust bearings or washers are need ed. Have the steering wheel held firmly and try to wobble the front wheels, watching the drag link and steering arm. Try the drag link to see if it rattles. See if the ball joints are tight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Used Car Problem Is Solued By
 Mccormack Brothers Methods

"The used car problem has ceased to be a problem with us," remarked Bill Pape, salesmanager at McCor- mack Brothers in a recent conver5a- tion.
 Truthful advertising and fair prices have solved the riddle of how to sell the used cars we take in trade on new ones" continued Bill. "The public has learned the value of buy ing a used car from reliable dealer, and it is gratifying to know that we are getting our full share of the business. Our prospects for used cars seem to realize that we wish to treat them with all fairness, and this fact makes it easier for us to help them select the cars best suited for the purposes they have in mind. When a man trusts you, you are doubly careful not to violate his con- fidence. We feel the same way about selling used cars.
 .It has become a frequent occur renee for prospect to leave the se-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

the only thing to do is to pull the parts down and clean them out.
 Another cause of stiff steering Is lack of lubricant in the steering gear itself. This gear is placed in a housing, which should be kept filled with grease. Fortunately 1t is not necessary to replenish the lubricant here more than once a season.
 A great many cars which run per- fectly true on a flat road have ten dency to run over toward the right on cambered road. A car that has this trick cannot be cured of 1t, but if the car had not acted in this way - before and suddenly develops this pull toward the right, that is some thing else again, since it indicates a new condition somewhere in the chassis. What it may very probably mean is that the spring clips have loosened and the bolt has broken, so that the axle has had chance to work back along the spring. When this happens it lengthens the wheel base on one side, which gives the car tendency to pull over to that side. A quarter of an inch is enough to affect the steering to a noticeable degree. The cure is a new center bolt for the spring and frightened slips.
 When the front wheels are not correctly aligned, this same side pull I will be noticed. The wheels are held | parallel by means of a tie-rod, which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

lection of his used car entirely with us. This is mark of confidence which we greatly appreciate, and in such cases we are always careful to see that our customer gets a fine value in the car he buys. It has taken several years of conscientious selling to establish our reputation as q reliable institution and the con sistent demand for our used cars is proof positive that it pays to do busi- ness on an upright basis"
 The statement made by MT. Pape is very interesting from several angles. It is a fact that the used car offers a serious problem to most dealers, and if Mccormack Brothers have overcome this problem it is an ae- complishment worthy oe note. A visit to the used car department at Me Cormack Brothers indicates that there is much truth in what Mr. Pape says-he is on the right track.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Drennen Hardware Co. Tire
 Department In New Location

had long experience In the tire game and a host of friends in the Magic City and to his ability is due, in large measure, the success of this de- partment. MT. Sims will continue as manager, but will have his headquar- ters in the new station at 416 Twen ty-first street, south, instead of on First avenue,
 It is not expected that the new place will be ready before the latter part of this week or perhaps the first of next, when a formal an uouncement will be made
 Lee tires have gained an enviabcS reputation for service and freedoP from trouble in Birmingham, and the more than half century record of the Drennen company is ample as surance of satisfaction.
 A modern service station will be maintained, full lines of Lee tires and tubes provided, and these fea- lures added to the convenience of the location no doubt will boost the de- mand for Lee tires to substantial degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

a hole much easier if one end of the pin is shortened.
 Brass polish should never be used on nickel trimmings, as abrasive par ticles in the polish scratch the sur face.
 A painters brush that is thick and soft is preferable to waste for use in removing dust from the engine.
 Too much oil on the clutch reduces the co-efficient of friction, and con- sequently the ability of the clutch to transmit power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Utilizing The old Felt Hat.

By using the felt of an old hat washers may be made for packing the stuffing boxes of the water pump. These are made more effective if the felt has been boiled in a mixture of tallow and plumbago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
USED CAR OFFERINGS BRISK
 FOR HOLIDAY TRADE NEEDS

Coupe, looks and runs like new. s450. 1923 overland touring car. It is priced at $425.
 Hanna Motor company-1923 Ford Coupe, late model, s350. 1922 Ford touring car. Just the car for the family, $200.
 Brownell Auto company, Inc.- Dodge Bros, 1920, touring car, in good mechanical condition and splendid value, $295. Dodge Bros. Se- dan, 1920 model. Al condition tbrOuerho1It S675
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
 PREPARED TO SHlEK
Drug Store Cowboy Carries Hi'
 sWeapons' With Him

sWeapOnS W1tn hlm
 WICHITA Kan. Dec. 1.-Lewis Robertson, 16, the supersheik in these deserts, carelessly carried his com plexion around in his pocket, so now he must go to jail.
 Police Judge Carl Davis blinked Tn wonderment when a patrolman told him that Robertson had imbibed too freely and was cutting capers cer- tainly unbecoming of the sheikiest sheik at a dance hall. The court was 4brown into commotion when the of fioer went on to say that a powder puff. a lip stick and eyebrow pencil were found among Robertson's ef- fects.. ,, don,t I iudge?" asked the prisoner. Ten sdays-without eomplexion' erowled Judge Davis
 
 Arizona is sometimes known as the state of the three C's-Copper, cotton and Cattle. t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Battery Logic.

Always keep the battery in yer tical position when taking it out or replacing it in the car. Some sedi- ment may be in the bottom of the jars and tipping them may cause the sediment to get between the plates and so short-circuit them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
A Beauty Hint.

To overcome any danger of any scratches or other injury to the enamel finish of car while working around the engine, the fender may be covered with d piece of oilcloth lined with some soft material.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
MOTORS AND THEIR CARE
Radium "Gas'' Indicator.

The luminous tip of an old watch or clock hand, applied to the indi- cator of a gasoline-tank gauge. obvi- ates the use of dang gerous lights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Importance Of Tight Parts.

A wrench and screwdriver should be applied occasionally to every part of the car to make sure everything is tight. A car is subject to con siderable vibration and there IS danger of the nuts and bolts coming loose at the base. If this is not at tended to almost anything may hap pen. from oil leakage to a wrecked engine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
FICTION IS TRUE
writer Was Too Realistic, And Pc.
 lice Followed sTAnch,

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. 1-Lyman ford' oO, who writes short stories, but whom police suspect of making a liv- ing In a more dangerous but more certain profession, was given "color Tor his latest literary offering, fCheckmated," which he didn't ex- actly ask for.
 So realistic were the deals of the story's forger-hero that the police took Ford to headquarters, where it was found he was wanted in Okla . homa for violating a parole from the state prison. He had been sentenced to 17 years for operating a confi- dence game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
By ALEXANDER JOHNSTON
 Editor of Motor

A number of troubles may develop in the steering system of the motor car, but the one most usually en- countered is stiffness This is tiring to the hands of the drivers and makes work out of what should be nearly automatic. There are two com mon causes of this condition, the more frequent being softness of the front tires. If you notice that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
STILL WORSE

Muriel-What is n.ore aggravating than to have a man tell you of his love and never mention matrimony?
 Madge-To have a man tell you of his money and never mention matri- mony.-Boston Transcript.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

car is hard to steer at slow speeds, look to the tires and have them pumped up.
 The second common cause of stiff steering is dryness of the steering knuckles These knuckles need lu- brication, method for which is pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Tips To Save "Gas.o

Well-inflated tires.
 Proper carburetor adjustment.
 Brakes in correct working order. lsubricate all working parts to as- sure smooth running.
 Disengage the clutch whenever possible and coast
 obtain sufficient momentum when approaching a heavy grade to carry the car a considerable distance up the grade before making it neces- sary to change gears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

vided. See that they get the lubri- cant that will enable them to move easily. If poor grease is used in the knuckles, it often dries up in the
 grooves. so that fresh lubricant can not be forced in. When this happens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
o O O Excessiye Oil Rad For Engine.


 Too much oil in a car will cause the engine to smoke; it scots up the plugs, making the engine miss eX- plosions; it accumulates in the head of the cylinders, causing pre-ignition and knocking; it makes the valves leak and lose compression and power, and makes the engine overheat which causes a further loss of power Bluish- white smoke pouring from the exhaust pipe is a symptom of trou- ble which is approaching, slowly but inevitably.
 Never use the spare tire on the rear for bumper.
 Ignition cables can be ideally pro- tected with garden hose.
 Loose battery terminals may be frightened by using a thin sheet of tinfoil.
 The best way to keep the car look ing new is to have 1t vanished every six months.
 When a short circuit occurs, heat will always generate at the point of trouble.
 A cotter pin can be worked into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Neglected Tread Cuts.

Watch for the little tread cuts in tire castings. If the cuts are neg lected, the flexing action of the tire will enlarge and dirt, grime and moisture will be forced through the cuts by the elastic tread rubber as the wheels revolve. Foreign matter will deteriorate, chafe and weaken the carcass
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-10-03
Burglars Again Visit Cherryfeld.

Burglars. Again Visit Cherryfield.
Burglars again visited Cherryfield
Tuesday night of last week, making
four breaks. 1t is believed to be the
work of the same gang that visited
Cherryfield few~weeks ago, and has
been operating in small towns
throughout the State.
The places entered last week were
the Cherryfield branch of the Union
Trust Co. of Ellsworth, where the
safe was forced open by knocking off
the combination and $1,675 was
stolen; the store of A. L. Stewart &
Sons, where about 800 was secured,
the postotfice, where the lock was
knocked off the safe but entrance to
its contents was not gained, and the
store of John Hartman, from which
nothing has been missed, though
some articles of clothing may have
been taken.
The loss to the Union Trust Co. is
covered by burglary insurance
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-10-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS
Continued from page ~

Taylor were in Ellsworth last Friday
on their way to the teachers conven-
ton at Southwest Harbor. They
took occasion to visit the new nigh
school building in course of con-
struction, and expressed themselves
as pleased with the progress OF the
work and the plan of the buildings
and grounds Architect Bunker was
also here Friday. Work was de-
layed somewhat last week because of
delay in arrival of tile, but Mr.. Bun
ker thinks the building can easily be
ready for occupancy by January l.
The marriage of Miss Nina Char
lotte Brooks of Auburn and Ray Vic
tor Royal of Augusta took place at
Gardiner Tuesday afternoon, Sept.
rs. Rev. H. A. Clark, pastor of the
Baptist church, officiated, using the
single-ring service. Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan Baker were their attendants.
The bride was becomingly gowned in
a navy blue suit with hat to harmo-
nize. Mrs. Royal is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Brooks Of
Auburn, formerly of Ellsworth. She
was born and educated at Ellsworth
She has been employed as chief
operators clerk for the New England
Tel. & Tel Co. Mr.. Royal is the son
of Mrs George Royal of Gardiner,
where he was born. He has been
employed at the l.. A. Crossett Co.,
of Augusta. Mr.. Royal saw service
overseas during the World war, and
is a member of knight Templar. MT.
and Mrs. Royal left for wedding
trip to New York.
The Collins family held it's annual
reunion at Shore Acres, Lamoine
Beach, recently, as guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. n. Merrill of Ellsworth.
"Sherm" Douglas served one of his
renowned shore dinners and beans
baked in the ground were heartily
enjoyed for supper In the after
noon a number of the party took
automobile trips to Mt. Desert island.
During the, evening cards and radio
were enjoyed The next morning a
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-10-03
Observation-Disclosures, OCT. 81

JACK HOLT in THE TIGERS CLAW"
An East Indian tale of adventure Tiger
hunts, Indian magic, native dances. A
great supporting cast headed by Eva
Novak. Comedy and Chat
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-10-03

group picture was taken, with the
Shore Acres sign in the foreground,
after which the merrynakers left for
their homes acclaiming good time
spent and praising. the hospitality of
MIR. Douglas and the line service rem
dcred. Those present were Lora
Collins, of Portland; Mr.. and Mrs.
George Collins, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Strout, of Auburn; Mrs. Charles
Strout, Forrest Strout of Poland;
Mrs. Q. ". Pulsifer, Harold Pulsifer,
Mrs. Helen Harradon, of Hotel Long,
Buckfield; G. A. Merrill, Miss Nellie
Barrett, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Bryant, Edmond Bryant, of Hart
ford; Mr. and Mrs. C. w. Caswell,
Mrs. Evelyn Head, of Leeds; Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. STEERS, of Beverly, O.;
Mr. and Mrs. L. c. Merrill, Mr. and
Mrs. N. P. Merrill and son, Mr.. and
Mrs H. C. Merrill, daughter and son,
Mr.. and Mrs. Buell. Brown, Of
Wollaston, Mass; A. N. Merrill,
Osman Merrill, Miss Evelyn Merrill,
Mrs. V. w. Harmon, Miss Sara Eos
ter, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Allen of Ellis
worth. Being confined to the house
with a broken leg, Mrs. A. N Merrill
was unable to attend but she was
served the regular feeds" and all
the folks called, wishing her a speedy
recovery.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-10-03
BURGLARS AT MT. DESERT.
Stores of A. c. Fernald and Il. r..
Smith Entered.

Mt. Desert, Oct 1 Especially The
village was all excitement Sunday
morning when it was learned that
burglars had entered the stores of A.
c. Fernald and B. r. Smith, during
Saturday night, and taken a large
amount of dry goods from Fernald's
and some from Smiths.
At this writing it is impossible to
state the exact amount of each loss,
but Mr.. Fernald's was heavy, as the
safe, although not locked (and so
tagged) was entered and locked in
ner door broken A bond was stolen.
The safe and desk were ransacked.
About 100 cigars, two nice leather
vests, an overcoat, two pair of moe
casins, shoes, several boxes of
hosiery, some heavy winter quilts,
watches, flashlights, etc., were stolen.
The burglars also went into the
room above the store in which Mr..
Fernald has his undertaking sup
plies, and a nice embalming case was
smashed They entered the store by
breaking pane of glass, then taking
out another when the first one
broken did not permit entrance. They
left through the cellar. Several bot
ties of soda were emptied before the
raiders left.
At the store of B. R. Smith, en-
trance was gained by breaking a
glass in high window at the back
end of the store and leaving through
the cellar. Mr.. Smiths loss was not
as great as Mr.. Fernald's although
he missed a lot of change from the
money drawer, and several bolts of
cloth, as we'll as a new Ford tire.
Sheriff Wescott and Deputy Sheriff
Ingalls, were on the scene early Sun
day, and it is hoped that the guilty
party will be brought to justice.
With electric lights on both sides of
these stores, and especially on a
Saturday evening, with so many cars
and people coming from the out-of-
town dances, it was pretty bold
break.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-10-03
COMING EVENTS,

Thursday, Oct. 4, 730 p. M, at the
Methodist church-Lecture by State
Librarian Fl. E. Dunnack, THE Quest
for Lost World" Admission, %
cents.
Thursday, Oct. 4, at Methodist ves-
try-Annual church fair.
Friday, Oct. 12 at Hancock hall,
Ellsworth-Annual contest of boys
and girls agricultural clubs.
Saturday, Oct. 20, at Bayside grange
hall-Grange fair and supper; dance in
evening.
Wednesday, Oct. "a, at Hancock hall.
llsworth-Annual meeting and seed
show of Hancock County Farm Bu-
reau.
Thursday, Oct. 25-District conven-
ton of encampment Odd Fellows at
-Brooklin.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-10-03
Pretty Marsh.

Miss Edna Rumill, who has spent
her vacation with her mother at their
cottage here, has returned to her
work in Cambridge, Mass.
School opened Sept. rs. with Miss
Dorothy Brown of Southwest Harbor
as teacher.
H. P. Freeman of Rockland visited
his aunt, Mrs. Newell, for the week
end
Lewis Smallidge left Friday for a
trip through Washington county
with friends from, Northeast Harbor.
= Miss Josephine Gray has gone to
Bangor to open a studio as public
reader and teacher of expression.
Miss Gray is graduate of the Leland
Powers School of Expression, Boston
Oct. l. G.
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ENTHUSIASTICALLY, OCT. SO.
Matinee Saturday at =.

BROKEN CHAINS with Colleen Moore
and Ernest Terrence, is the Goldwyn prize
play. The acting has never been sur
passed and it's one long thrill. Weak
hearted people better not see ths~one 1t
stops the breath. One of the very best
Comedy and News.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-10-03
MARRIED.

CHAPMAN--EMERSON-At Bluehill,
Sept %, by Rev. j. J. Martin, Miss
Helen M. Chapman to Horton w.
Emerson, both of Bluehiu.
DELANO : TUITE - At Bucksport,
Sept 26, by Rev. Joseph A. German,
Miss Rosetta Delano of Bucksport, to
Frank John Tuite of New Britain,
Conn.
Observation-Disclosures Bar
Harbor, Sept. %, by Rev J. II. Nell
son, Miss Warena S. Ellingwood of
Caribou to Henry n. Waalewin of
West Palm Beach, Fla 90
EG-K ELLEY-At Ellsworth. Oct
l. by Rev. j. \. German, Mrs. Edyth
Foss Riley of Hancock to j. Frank
Kelley of Orono
worth, Oct. ,. by Rev. Clarence
Emery. Mrs. Susie O. Taylor of Pitts
field to Rev. II. II, Hathaway of Jay
NORTHUMBERLAND At Bluehill,
Sept. 20, by Rev. w, l., Robson, Miss
Dorothy NJ Woodbury. of Bluehill to
Oscar Ray Friend of Brooklin.
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lsaXSidc.

Capt. NJ. II. Murch of the tug e. p.
Dickinson, now stationed in Sulli-
van, spent the weekend at home.
Mrs w. E. Weelden of Springfield,
Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Erastus Murch.
Miss Annie Weaver, a graduate OF
commercial college in Massachu-
sets and employed in Augusta, spent
last week with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Erastus Murch.
= Miss Frances l.. Closson left
Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs. w.
A. Wells, in Medford, Mass.
Mrs Marcia b. Allen is employed
at the Hancock house as waitress.
Mrs. Annie L. Murch was the
guest of Mrs. A. e. Closson in Ellis
worth Friday and Saturday.
Capt. Charles Smith and wife left
last week for Canada for visit of
week or ten days.
Emeline, little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs, Byron Catlyn, who has been
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. H. B.
Holt, returned to her home in Port
land Saturday
Erastus Murch left Saturday for
Hallowell in company with his niece,
Miss Annie Weaver, to visit relatives.
Bernard B. Allen, radio operator
at otter Cliffs, Bar Harbor spent
the past two weeks with his wife and
her parents, returning to his sta
ton Sunday.
Mrs Harriet Hooper, who has
spent the summer with MIS-. Gilman
Wakefield, is spending a few weeks
with her nephew, Mr.. Davis, in ELS
worth.
Miss Beatrice Jones, Miss E. Mad
docks and Mrs. Harriet Hooper at
tended the teachers convention at
Southwest tiarbor Friday.
Mrs. Villa Gibbs and Mrs. M.
Frost were guests of Mrs. Gilman
Wakefield Saturday.
Miss Lizzie Morris and Mrs. Sarah
Saunders have returned to Bangor.
= Oct. |. C. A. C..