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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
N. M. \. CLUBS 6ET AID FUR AUT0IST
Many Activities Result In Re- lief In Burdens Of Motor
 Car Owner

WASHINGTON, D. C., August 18 That motorists are beginning to use their automobile clubs in an effort to obtain justice in laws and regu- lations IS well shown in the achieve ment Of a number of prominent clubs affiliated with the National Motorists association during one of the most active legislative seasons on record.
 In the state of Ohio alone, ac- cording to Manager Raymond Beck of the National Motorists association, S5 bills directly affecting automobile owners were introduced in the leg islature. but by beating back the poachers who were trying to victim ize the motorists of the state, mem bers of the Ohio State Automobile association were able to "club" out every proposal but one, which was merely an Increase in the tax On trucks.
 Regarding other activities. MT, Beck points out:
 Another National Motorists asso- citation utilization, the Massachusetts State Automobile association man aged to hold up for referendum for at least IS months a recent super tax on gasoline.
 "The Motorists Association of Pennsylvania, also National Motor ists utilization, succeeded In putting through the Williams bill which contains many changes badly needed In the Keystone State. Also through the strength of this statewide club Pennsylvania motorists were able to pr, vent the passage of bill advo- eating an increase of from to 5 cents per gallon of gas. A little more clubbing" on the part Of or ganized motorists would have pre- vented the increase to 2 cents.
 "The Dayton Automobile club has announced to members that two years fines legally collected from uEsuspecting motorists in speed trap at Brandt have been ordered returned.
 Since the motorist first came into vogue a an easy mark speed traps have come and gone, but it is doubt ful whether several thousand dollars were ever ordered returned to the victims The Brandt case is just more evidence that car owners are successfully fighting for their rights with the aid of their clubs.
 "Every motorist in the country is familiar with the nuisance and dan ger of having the city streets sprln kied during hours when traffic IS heavy. Something ought to be done about it. everyone admits. But the motorist is now thinking of the most effective weapon, his automobile club. The Omaha Automobile club, another forceful organization in the coast-to- coast National Motorists as sociation system, is pushing through the work of seeing that the city streets are flushed 1t night, and at the proper time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

A campaign for the elimination of speeding, careless driving and un- necessary noise, by the Birmingham Motor club, is attracting attention, and it is hoped bearing fruit. In full page advertisement in today's Age-Herald donated by prominent firms, members of the club, this orr ganizatton appeafs to the motor car driver of Birmingham for a closer attention to traffic laws and more careful driving. In case this appeal falls on unheeding ears, the club
 macks it up by a stern warning. Cards have been sent out to mem bers. These cards are to be filled in by the member if he notes any viola tion of traffic ordinances or reckless speeding. The motorist thus cited is sent a card telling of the time and place of his offense and warning him that a repetition of such offense or another offense of any character that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
BIRMINGHAM MOTOR CLUB
 WARNS CARELESS DRIVERS
Is Conducting Campaign For Elimination Or Careless Noisy Driving And Appealing To Motorists For Cooper ation-Will Prosecute If Warning Not Heeded

brings another warning will be fol- lowed by prosecution by the cluos The club is doing everything in it's power to combat the speed mania in Birmingham, which has costHo many lives. It is hoped that this campaign VIII bear abundant fruit in saving life and limb.
 The Birmingham Motor club. which is affiliated with and part ot the Chamber of Commerce, is expert encing a flourishing growth, accord ing to it's officials, and many new members are enrolled daily.
 One of the recent moves of the club was the appointment of Q. R. Murphy to render official service and first aid to members of the club Mr. Murphy is filling his job most accep- tably. The club has also been of irn- mense assistance to motoristos going through the Magic City and to It's members touring in other states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

car, no matter what It's direction may be.
 5. Automobiles have frequently been hit by the rear end of a car when the car was turning a corner. At turns theend of the car swings out and extends several feet beyond the tracks. Watch for curves.
 6. Always remember that the street car runs on tracks and cannot arbitrarily change it's course It is therefore the drivers responsibility to watch out for cars rather than the motorman's to lwatch for auto mobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
COLOR TESTS FOR "GAS"
 NTX TrHE

When testing different gasoline mixtures by the color of the flams a the compression cocks, rich mix ture gives red or yellow flame, while a weak mixture shows light blue flame, almost invisible. The correc. mixture is a reddish blue. These colo are best studied at night or in a dark garage; they are lost in bright daylight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
EFFICIENCY OF REGROUND
 RTOCKG

Not every job of having the engine equipped with new piston rings or new pistons and rings will work suc- cessfully A badly scored cylinder or a cylinder that lacks uniformity of diameter must be rebored by a competent automobile mechanic to be sufficiently free Sfrom ovalization and devoid of scores, before any new re- placements in the cylinder will work perfectly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
VALUE or CORRECT AssEMBLAGE

Note carefully just hCW parts or an engine are fastened on when it is necessary to remove any of the sections. Mark these parts with punch so that there will be no doubt as to where they belong. This ap- plies especially to such parts as valves, valve filters, valve caps, etc, which look alike, but should Sbe re- placed in their original places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
GIN IS PURCHASED

Evans Crump and pr. T. F. Long have purchased gin at Scooba and are moving the machinery here. They will have it up and ready for work by the middle of September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

-GiVe the valve stems a drop or OH occasionally. They are subject to se- we're duty and wear badly unless fabricated. Occasionally one of them squeaks. which is as pl; in a call for oil as could be imagined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

Forces of capital and labor are shaping themselve into forensic bat tie line for the campaign prior to the referendum which will determine whether the initiated bill to~ intro duce the 4S-hour week for women and children over 16 years of age shall be made a law in Maine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
NEW BATTERY
 FOR OLD ONES
"s1" Battery Company Surprises
 Owners With Good News

IFUW1
 q thought for a while the other day that we were going to have to send a customer of ours to the hos pital," said W. H. Lawson, manager of S1 Battery and Electric company. We had examined a battery we had sold him and this inspection revealed the fact that the battery was slightly defective. We informed him that he was entitled to new battery with out any charge, and he could hardly credit his senses. He could not be- lieve that we meant to give a brand new battery outright.
 "However,s such is the policy be- hind the Westinghouse, the battery we sell. It is guaranteed for IS months of service and it must live up to that guarantee. It is a guarantee that really means something and is a protection to the car owner" aid MT Lawson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
ADDED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

While it is not advised to connect additional apparatus to the electrical system of car, a parking or stop" light is permitted, as these fixtures will not consume enough current to make a serious difference in the bat ierys keeping charged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

According to the latest agreement made between the operators and the coal miners the miners in Hungary receive 50 to 60 crowns per hour, dou ble pay fer overtime and allowances of bacon, flour, sugar and potatoes at nominal prices. Also each miner receives two suits of underwear and three pairs of work shoes yearly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
MOTORS AND THEIR CARE
Practical Suggestions for h. sUring Longevity of
 the Car
IrnRIcArE NALNE sTEMs
4 TEMPORARY REPAIR

Painting al joint Wlth sheIIac VIII ofentimes temporarily repair leaky seam ins gasoline tank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
REVIVAL CONDUCTED

New Gainesville Gin To Be Ready By
 Middle of September
 GAINESVILLE, Ala, August 18.- Special Leased Wire.)-ReV J. c. Phares, assisted by Rev. Daniel of Akron, announced a revival at the Methodist church this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

Premier Mussolini will act as start CT for the Italian grand prix at Monza' September g, for the inter- national automobile racing cham pionship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

The first automobile race on record was held in France in 1894. The course was laid out between Paris and Rouen, a distance of 75 miles, and the winning car attained a speed of alost 15 miles an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

A jury at Chatham. Va decided that gasoline is a necessity and that 1t can be sold on Sunday without vio- latlng the state Sunday observance law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
CORNER sTONE LAID

corner stone of their new church Sat urday of last week. Rev. R. R. Will Hams, superintendent of the Marion district, was principal speaker for the occasion. The congregation gave an appropriate program. The church huildIng will cost about $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

A non-alkaline soap will clean seat covers without injury to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

Pennsylvania has issued Ss9,OO0 passenger automobile license tags in 1923. License tag number SSS, ,88S was requested by more than dozen motorists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

According to figures of the Ns- tional Automobile Dealers associa- tion, the selling price of the average used car is S3O429
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

Australia is Americas leading ex- port market for motor cars. This country imported from the United States in 1922 $23,0O0,0o worth of automobiles and parts, and is now ! buying from us so per cent of it's motor chassis, bodies, equipment and l spare parts.
 To eliminate reckless drivers from the city streets and highways, Vari- ous automobile clubs throughout the United States, affiliated with the American Automobile association, are cooperating with the traffic authori- 1 ties. Each club is working out it's own plan.
 Two popular Americans made pas senger automobiles won the grand prize at the Brazilian centennial now in progress at Rio de Janeiro. The award was based not alone on the beauty and completeness of the ex- hibit itself, but also upon the his tory, production, performance and reputation of the exhibitors.
 Charles Paine of Philadelphia, Pa, holds record for changing an auto mobile tire in just 13 seconds flat. For his speedy work, the Automotive Service association and the Auto Ac- cessories Business association of the Quaker City recently presented him large and appropriately inscribed silver trophy.
 Religious workers of Boston, Mass. have Little Church on Wheels" Built on a motor chassis, the portable church, steeple and all, has a unique pulpit, from which a gospel message will be preached on various street corners of the city. It is equipped with latest devices of science, includ- ing radio receiving set and loud speaker.
 Among the buyers of passenger automobiles at this time. skilled la bor, as class, are the important purchasers of cars. The mechanics take more than twice as large a per- centage (15.5) of cars as the next class. This next class is the mer- chants, who buy "A per cent of the production. These figures are taken as barometer of automobile sales throughout the United States.
 In Sweden drivers licenses are is- sued only to persons who can pass the eye and ear tests prescribed by doctors. Each application must also be accompanied by a testimonial signed by a local motor traffic in- spector to the effect that the appli- cant is known to be of sober habits and of orderly conduct, Each license Issued must contain the photograph of the holder. The speed limits for passenger cars are 22 miles an hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

THE AUTO AND THE STREET CAR
 1. It Is dangerous to follow too closely behind a moving street car. If the car stops suddenly the auto mobile driver (especially if he is riding the car rails) may find it impossible to avoid a collision. Or the car may turn at a street inter- section and crowd you between the car and the curb. Then, too a per son may jump from the car directly in the path of your automobile.
 2. The driver should stop his automobile not less than 10 feet back of a standing street car and remain there until the car starts up again. If there is safety zone, drivers in some cities are allowed to pass the car provided they pro- ceed cautiously and keep at least feet from the side of the car
 3. Some drivers take dangerous chances in crowding in between a trolley car and the curb, or between car and another object where the clearance is too small.
 4. Drivers should not attempt to pass on the left of a street car going in the same direction. A car may be coming in the opposite di- rection or pedestrians who were hidden by the car may be injured. Always sound horn when passing a in the city and 2s miles an hour in the country.
 According to the touring bureau of the Automobile Club of Southern California, there are 20,4 automo- piles full of tourist parties from all parts of the United States and Can ada en route to California. The larg- est number of motor tourists are pushing westward from the vicinity of New York, including the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, ssachusetts, Rhode Island, Con- necticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Motorists are also coming from Venezuela, France, China, India, Greece, Hon. duras and England.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

A municipal pawnshop has been established in Paris for the purpose of extending loans on automobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

large, and the rear seat is believed to be the largest in any car selling in the less than $1,000 price class.
 An airy, easy riding car in the warm months, and a safe, comfortable sedan in the coldest and stormiest weather, this new Overland model, with It's many features and more pow erful motor is a delightful posses sion for any motor lover who seeks dependability and comfort in his car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

A little grease on the driving gears Will save wear and permit easy rum ming at all times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

A clean rag, saturated with kero- sene, will make running boards look like new.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

lock absorbers can be rejuve1ated by using a few drops of oil from time to time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

An engine can readily be cleaned oy spraying it with mixture or gasoline and kerosene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

Detroit, Mch. is said to have the pest traffic control system of any city in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

When filling the radiator allow enough water to pass in to bring the IeYel over the end of the vent pipe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
Sedan Is Comfortable.

Every effort has been exerted to increase the comfort of the occu- pants. Dura regulators are used to control the plate glass windows and a Cowl ventilator is provided on the new Overland sedan. Added as stand ard equipment is a sun visor to pro- test the driver from glaring sun rays. Those in the front seat may ride in greater comfort in this new model as a result of a Cowl ventilator being included in the special list of new features.
 overland sedan are extraordinary. A spring base of 130 inches, with the patented Triplex springs performing, gives the car smooth, gliding mo tion which is conducive to enjoying motoring. Wilson-b built, the body is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

The spraying of water between tine brake lining surfaces will temno- rarily stop squeaking at this point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

A car should be revarnished twice a year-spring and autumn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
OVERLAND SE DAN HAS BIGGER ENGINE
Many RefinementS Are Added To Popular Prices
 Family Car

Servants of demanding public and familiar with it's needs, Overland en- gineers have designed a new. more beautiful and more powerful Overland sedan. This new model now being shown by overland dealers will con- tinue to sell at the old price, but is a greater bargain for the purchaser because changes and new refinements have been added to make an excel lent motor car even better.
 The new Overland sedan is
 distinctive. The big Wilson
 built body, the patented triplex
 springs and new features added
 give the owner a sense of pride
 in ownership. The powerful en-
 zine is responsive to the fnintest
 touch of the acceIerator. Its sta-
 bility, smoOthness and quick pick
 up contribute toward making the
 sedan q consistent performer un-
 der any sort of condition.
 Always one of the most attractive moderate priced cars, the new refine ments make it more appealing to the woman who drives. eBauty prevails throughout. The body lines form to give a neat, compact appearance, and the cars interior is a pleasing sight for the most discriminating. Distinc- tiveness is evidenced in the beautiful rich and gray deep upholstery which covers the spacious seats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

Never allow the engine to labor in high gear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

A tube that fails to hold air is worthless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
in the city and 2s miles an hour ir the country

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

week in summer. every two weeks in winter.
 Watch ammeter to make sure the battery is receiving current when ever driving at 20 miles or over.
 AN ACCESSORY WORTH WHILE
 A handy device to be carried along with the equipment of a car is a clip for emergency use in case of a broken spring leaf. The clip con- sists of two small oblong pieces of steel, wide enough to use over and under the spring. These steel blocks are held in place by two bolts, there by holding the leaves securely to- gether. To adjust this clip to any part of the broken spring, the bolts should be not less than four inches in length and threaded all the way. The use of lock nuts on the bolts se- cures the clip against vibration and keeps it from working loose. This makes an excellent temporary repair, and will assure additional protection against having the entire spring col lapse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
MOTOR DIGEST
Auto Activities Throughout The World
FOR BETTER BATTERIES

DC not use starter Unnecessarily.
 In case eleCtrolyte is spilled, have ! battery expert replace 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

Important Items of Equipment of Big. Six Touring Extra dice wheel with e1u, tube and tire cover. Handsome nickel-platsd bumperS. front and rear. Automatic gasoline siEnal
 mounted on instrument board.
 One-piece. sa4A-prodf wind shield.
 Automatic windshIeid cleaner. Rear-vScw mirror. Glare-p~oof. Glasu visor. Walnut steering wheel with new type spark and throttle N control.
 Courtesy light, e0zi lamps and combination stop and tail light.
 Tonnea1 Ien1p with eorven- lent exeension cord. Quiek-action eowl ventilaeor. Motometer with lock and ornamental radiator cap. Tool kie In left front door, locked with maSter key. Aiuminum bound running boards with corrugated rubber nats and step pads. Aluminium kick plates, Grip handles on body ralls. ThieS-proOf transmission lock. Snubbcra.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-07

fortunes of his party" After citing
 various political appointments made
 by the attorney general. Mir Faulke
 continued:
 ] Tt was natural to expect that in d { department thus controlled the sub ordinate officials would give cause for scandal in enforcement of the Vol I.stead law; and so it was. Before Mir. Daugherty became attorney general, a large quantity of liquor was seized and stored in q warehouse in Wash ington, and on May IS, 1922. more than year and two months after Mr. 1 Ipaugherty took office, the federal grand jury reported that certain rep rosentatires of the department of jus
 tice disposed of the liquor in various own use. ThQIlgh this report { was published and copy sent to each member of congress there were no indictments and some of the guilty men were long retained in the
 service in important positions"
 Recalling the charge of Represent tative Upshaw. democrat. Georgia that bootlegging fiourished in the capi-
 tol building. Mir. Foulke added: ''Yet, ! MT Cpshaw gave no names. except confidentially to the prohibition com
 missioner, who did not publish them. , If his charges were true, congress
 men themselves were protecting boot logging. and by their secrecy. the
 prohibition commissioner and Repre-
 sentative Gpshaw himself had pro-
 tectcd the congressman
New Britain herald., 1923-12-07
PREDICTS GOOD TIMES
Julius kruttschnitt Prophecies Con- tinuance of Business Conditions Throughout Next Year.

New York. Dec. Julius Krutt- schnitt, chairman of the executive committee of the Southern Pacific company in formal statement today predicted a continuance of good business next year"
 The railroads of the country he said, have adjusted themselves fairly well to live under the transportation act and if by mischievous tinkering with it the politicians do not destroy the progress already made and do not enact other laws requiring new ad- justments by the railroads. we believe that the end of the railroad problem will have been seen before the end of 1924"
 He said that better service could be expected next year from the railroads because of the large sums of money spent for new equipment.