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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-12
TRADE IN FLAPPER WEAPONS
BOOMS. HASKIN SAYS
Daily Letter by Frederic }. Haskio

fewer persons were employed in 1921
than in 1914 although the business
was ~ per cent greater. 1t shows
4 sharp effort at retrenchment in
the Industry made necessary appar-
emily by the decline in the business.
wages, however, were substantially
increased so that practically as much
money was paid out in 1921 as in
1919. In 1919, $~1S,74S,000 was paid
to 5l,970 employees and in 1921.
$13,6S4,000 was paid to only 1855
employees.
However much the drug business
declines in the amount of money 1t
attracts, the corner drug store is do
ing well on its soda fountain. More
money was spent in 1921 at the soda
fountains than at the prescription
or patent medicine counters and
the various industries which serve
the fountain did equally well. There
were declines in 1921 compared with
the high point in 1910, but not as
great as In the medicine end of the
drug store business.
Soda and mineral waters were
produced to the value OF S115, 000,-
600 in 1921. This was a reduction
of 10 per cent from the high point
of $135,000,000 in 1913, but a 9S per
cent increase over the production
of only 100000 worth in 1914.
Undoubtedly, prohibition had much
to do with the big increase in the
soda fountain business between 1914
and 1919 for 25 states went dry,
in that period.
The soda foundation apparatus
business showed a steady increase.
1t amounted to only $500, 900 in
1914, to $1,000, 900 in 1919, and to
~s15,400,000 in 1921, There was a
LIS per cent gain in 1921 over 1919
and a 75 per cent gain over 1914.
The fiavoring extract business,
dependent ON the soda fountains for
most of its sales, amounted in 1921
to $4,000, 600. In 1919 it had reachv,
ed the high point of SAG, 600, 900 so
the 1921 figure represents a decline
of 6 per cent. However, the 1921
business was 1877 per cent above the
1914 business which amounted to
only $15, 900, 900.
All these figures show that the old
fashioned drug store is a thing of
the past. The modern pharmacy
could close UP its prescription and
patent medicine counters, throw the
mortar and pestle on the trash heap
and do a big business in selling per-
fumes and cosmetics to the flappers,
feeling sure that the more handsome
they succeeded in making their APP
p~earance, the oftener their beaux
would bring them in to p~atronize
the soda fountain. With the rouge
counter and the soda fountain, a
good enough business for anybody
could be kept going. And, of course,
nowadays, n finds more books for
sale in a drug store than in a book
store and so on all down the line. In
short, the government statistics
show that the old fashioned apothe-
cary, If he has kept up to date, now
il conducting what amounts almost
70 q department. store.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-12

always be borne in mind that the
city negro does not often go into
the country, hence he Is not so often
affected, but that II country negro
frequently acquires 1t. .
O, How long have 'Eook Tours"
been operated?-G. G. NJ.
A. In July, 1871, Thomas Cook
inaugurated an excursion train be-
tween Leicester and Loughborough'
England, which was the first pub
licly advertised excursion train, and
from the small beginning the Cooks
Tours developed.
@. What distinction IL to be made
between a cord and a rope?--A. M.
+.
A. Two or three small strands
twisted together form string or
Irvine a thick string is called a cord;
and three or more cords laid to-
yether form rope. There is no hxed
and accepted definition of cord and
rope, however. Some manufacturers
use the word rope for all dame
tiers of an inch or more, while othors
begin at the half inch.
@. II an extra kernel were added
to each ear of corn grown what
would be the increased crop?-F. s.
A.
A. It has been estimated that II a
corn were developed that produced
an extra kernel to each ear the
yearly corn crop OF the country
would be increased by more than
five million bushels.
Q. What are wooden roses ?"-
+. d. +.
A. As the mlstletoe grows into the
branches of its host, the host IS
stimulated and grows UP around the
basr of the parasite. When the
parasite dies and falls off, tho out
growths of the host, with the char
acteristic markings left by the par
asite are called "Wooden Roses"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-12
TX

"Have had kidney trouble and
baekache for many years and l
tried several doctors but got only
temporary relief. a friend advised
me to try Foley Kidney Pills, and
before / used two boxes I was en-
tirely we'll" writes A. G. Perkins,
Summer Shade, Ky. Kidney and
bladder trouble requires prompt
treatment. Foley Kidney Pills give
quick relief. Refuse substitutes.
Insist upon Foley's. Sold everywhere.
ADV.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-12

The cotton boil weeyil is being
killed in the south and can't say it
didn't bring 1t all on itself.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-12

Lightning which struck a Holly
wood movie studio may have been
drawn by some publicity lies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-12
OueAions-Answers

Any reader can get the answer to
any question by writing The Perth
Amboy Evening News Information
Bureau Frederick j., Haskin, Direc-
piles strictly to Information. This
msdicinai and financial troubles Il
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles, nor to undertake xhaus
tive research on any subject. Write
your question plainly n pr'efly.
Give full name and address ani eh'
close two cents In stamps for return
postage. All eplies ae sent direct
to the inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-12

Boston is having daylight rob-
berries. They have SO much to do
they can't finish at night,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-12

A New Yorker was caught rob-
bling a Los Angeles bank, proving it
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-12
Bible Thought Tor Today

- THE LORD SUSTAINS- They that wait upon the LORD
shall renew their strength: they Shall mount up with wings as
eagles: they shall run and not be weary: and they shall walk
and not faint.-Isaiah 40:31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
NE w SERVICE PLAN FOR GAR OWNERS
Cole, Haynes and Columbia Owners Get Benefit of
 New Service Plan

There will be no lack of service for Cole, Haynes and Columbia own CTS in the Birmingham district, ac cording to w. E. Ewart of Ewart- Brewer Darby Motor company, for this concern has tablished the first units of what is intended to become a countrywide system of "neighbor- hood service" for owners of cars handled by this company
 Already the following authorized service stations have been estab- lshed, and designated as "Commu- nifty Service Dealers: Hyatt Auto mobile company, Ensley: c. D. Mo- Callum Garage, Boyles; Everybody's Service Station. North Birmingham; Tarrant City Garage, Tarrant City; Vivian Auto company. Vivian; Pop lar Street Garage. West End; Model City Garage, Fairfield; Foster Auto Repair Shop, Woodlawn; Stagg Mo tor company, Ensley; East End Ga rage, East Lake; Berry Motor com pany, Pratt City; Heine Motor com pany, Fairview; Fred Schweikert, West End; Bazemore Motor com pany, Avenue A and Twenty second street, and others are being added. perhaps to the number of 20 or more.
 At these places expert and eff cient authorized Cole. Haynes and Columbia service will be rendered owners more conveniently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
OUTPUT OF FORD. MOTOR COMPANY |S SHOWING INCREASE
Production of Closed Cars in 1922 Increased 59 Per Cent of 1921--This Year
 Estimate 5O0,0OO

DETROIT, Mich, March 3.-Out> put of closed cars by Ford Motor company during 1922 showed 59 per cent increase over 1921. If de- mand continues during 1923 at the 1922 rate, total closed car output this year will be approximately half a million, according to factory re- ports.
 Domestic plants turned out 34S,72S coupes and sedans in 1922, com- pared with 21S,810 in 1921. Coupe output 19s,3S2 and sedan output was 15o.54e. During 1921 the company made more Sedans than coupes but in 1929 this was reversed.
 River Rouge plant Is now employ ing the largest number of men in the history of that division. Total employment roster Is 2s.0o0, cons pared with 16.oo0 at this time last year. Moro than 10000 men arc em- ployed in tho foundry alone. and moro than 1000 in the body and tractor plant. The body production at tho Rouge division Is now ap- proximately 4,600 a day. Progress of deepening and widening the Rouge river has reached a point where it is believed Great Lakes ore vessels of 10000 tons capacity will be able by spring to come up the river and unload at the Ford docks instead of Tightening their cargoes on scows as has been necessary up to date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

Visitors returning from Atlanta bring confirmation of the glor1es claimed for the Southern Automobile Show, held in that city last week This exposition of the country's au- tomobiles has been acclaimed as credit to the south and to the auto motive industry, The auditorium was deliberately decorated in hand some hangings and peach blossoms, the color scheme being pink and gray affording an ideal setting for the handsome motor cars on display. In the branches of the realistic peach trees were placed canary birds that vied with the big orchestra In the rendition of tuneful harmony. Practically every motor car manu- factured in the United States was represented by one or more models Interested crowds examined the cut away chassis nj many of the booths with careful scrutiny, searching to find out what made the wheels go round and the little spark plugs blink. These cut-away chassis af- forded an examination of the inner most workings of the motor and moving parts and were quite in structive to the average car owner who could see how his motor func- tioned in actual operation.
 o O O
 Ford Display Great.
 Quite the most comprehensive and elaborate display in the show was that of the Ford Motor company This organization required the whole of one side of the balcony for the staging of its exposition of Ford and Lincoln cars taking more space thar any other one concern. This mag nificent showing included the va rious models made by the Ford com pany. comprising everything iron the modest "flivver' to the gorgeous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

line is naturally and undeniably the one who uses the roads to the great est extent, and the tax should be placed upon him from an equitable standpoint A limited number of people have knowledge of the fact that there Is at present a law in effect, tax of one-fifth of one per cent per gallon on all gasoline com ing into the state, which Is monthly paid to the state treasurer upon affi- davits made by the oil companies upon their gasoline importations. It would be a travesty should this law develop whereby collectors would be appointed for each city. county or district to collect from the retail CTS. thereby creating numerous sal aried positions which would practi- cally consume the entire income, which is now handled in very satis- isfactory manner, and the two cents tax can be done in the same manner without the outlay of any additional expense whatever. Let us give this matter serious thought and endeavor to put in on a proper basis whereby those who pay the tax by increased cost of gasoline will derive direct benefit therefrom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

from Argo to Asheville, but the club has been informed that it will be passab ble at all times during construc- tion work, and thereby obviate the necessity of using less satisfactory road between Springfield and Attalla.
 O o o
 Gasoline Tax.
 It has been a source of great re- gret that the state legislature did not pass the gasoline tax as original ly planned-that Is, tax on gasoline of cents per gallon and all funds derived from that source would go into fund for road maintenance and temporary repairs on connecting a road until the natural condition would permit the building of road upon a permanent basis. It Is sin cerely hoped that during the recess such enlightenment upon this sub ject can be brought to bear upon the members of our legislature that the present law will be repealed and put back on the basis as originally planned
 The argument is this: That look ing to the maintenance of roads, the motorist who uses the most gaso-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
HUPP BUSINESS |N' JANUARY SMASHES' PREVIOUS RECORDS.
More Than Doubles Best Pre- vious January-Comes Close to Setting New
 Record

All records of January shipments of Hupmobiles from the Hupp Mo tor Car corporations plant In De- troit were smashed to bits last month, according to information just received from Detroit by the local Hupmobile dealer.
 More than twice as many cars were shipped as in any previous January.
 Hupp shipments totaled 3,4o0 cars and because of railroad transports tion difficulties, there were more than 500 thrilled orders. Export shipments were also more thar twice 8 great as a year ago.
 In only five other months ir Hupp's 15 years of automobile man. ufacturing have sales been greater
 than last month. If all January or ders could have been filled, al monthly records would have beer broken, 1t Is announced.
 February business, while expected to surpass January's. will also b. seriously affected by railroad diff culties. Hupp officials say. Heavy storms in the east and northwes continue to prevent the unravelint of the transportation tangle in man, points and are likewise handicap. ping in their efforts to secure more automobile freight cars. The em bargo of eastern terminals has se riously cut down the number oi available freight cars for all part. of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
MURRAY COMP ANY SOON T0 BEGIN THE
 MAKING IF TIRES
actory in North Birmingham Will Be Ready for Pro-. duction in Ninety
 Days

The recent announcement that the Murray Tire and Rubber company would soon be building tires in Bir- mingham has caused considerable in- terest in local tire circles. It is said that production will begin in 90 days in the factory located in North Birmingham, as equipment is already en route to Birmingham. In this connection an excerpt from Tires as to the Murray company is reprinted. This publication says, in part, "Carl Murray believes in creating confidence in the public mind towards the things he sells. He is also convinced that the best way to do this is to show the public beyond question that he himself is sold on the merits of his merchan- disc. So he has coined the slogan. If our tires don't make good, we will.' Murray then makes good on this slogan. If a customer is not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
Southern Automobile ShoW Called Credit To South

Lincoln closed cars. Much interest was manifested in this display of Lincoln cars and models ranging from s4,100 to Ss.60O were on eN- hibit Pleasant, courteous. dress suited" attaches of the Ford section interestingly explained the delights and magnificence of the naughty Lincolns to the gaping crowds. Kennon Bowling, Reese Adamson and Don Maring of Birmingham be- ing much in evidence, When one of these expounders of the glories of the Lincoln had exhausted his sup
 ply of superlatives in his descrip- tion he would turn to little Lizzie" across the way and say, "Now, here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

is our smaller model" but the eight seer lost interest when his gaze met the well-known lines of the ubiqui- tous Ford because everypody knows everything about Ford.
 The crowds were so dense that one-way traffic rules were put into effect and when once you started in vou had to make the circuit before leaving, so you started in with the Star and worked on through the va rious exhibits, including the maJesic Rolls Royce, and so around to the Ford display when making tour or the balcony.
 An idea of the size of the Ford space is gained when it is noted that this company occupied as much area as all the other cars on the balcony combined.
 It is stated that many sales or Lincoln cars were the result of the show, upon which the south and AL lanta Is being congratulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

The Birmingham Automobile club is constantly being beseiged with questions regarding the automobile route to Gadsden. which at present is the gateway to Chattanooga and Atlanta. For the information of the motoring public, J. H. Mayer, division engineer of the Alabama state high weA commission, furnished the club with the accompanying cuts. And in explanation, he says that the con- crete bridge across Big Cahaba creek has been completed. but the road be- tween that point and Gadsden which is being built with hard surface. has not yet been completed. in con sequence of which the motoring traffic is using the road from Spring field to Attalla and thence to Gads den.
 Waiting for dry weather to com plete the surfacing of this road, 1t will be late spring or early summer before the road Is complete. Imme- diately following this situation, the state highway commission is upon the verge of letting stretch of road
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

satisfied with the tires performance he is given a reasonable adjust ment, even though 1t may exceed what Murray can expect from the factory. He absorbs the loss and charges it to advertising and good will.
 Five years ago Carl Murray made a loan of $50 and paid tho first months rent on little store in Bessemer, containing work bench and an accumulation of dirt A few months after making his start he took his brothers, R. c. Murray and Lynne Murray, into the business and the dirt went out the door and busl- ness came In. The Murray boys soon began making money and looked for new fields to conquer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
MUSSOL|NI PLANS TO DOUBLE ITALY'S ARMY

ROME, March 3.-Army reorgani- zation in Italy. under Premier Mus solini, will double the force of men under arms if one includes the na- tional militia. The nation will have land forces numbering between 400.- 900 and 500,000 officers and men.
 The reorganization work is being directed by General Diaz. The militia enters automatically into the regular army with the act of mobilization.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
DOCTOR
STARTS ON PAGE 1

DR.. Whiting had just finished
playing Bach's Largo" on the bari.
tone horn when the shot that ended
Mattlce's life was heard. The pistol
belonged TO DR.. Whiting and had
been taken from his brief case by
Mrs. Hugo France. HIS accompanied,
when she was hunting for music.
DR. Whiting had used the pistol AS
n means OF protection during his
nightly visits 70 Richmond Beach.
No one actually mw DR.. Mattice
shoot himself, as he gteppeA behind
the crowd n minute before the acct.
dent.
Among the guests at the Thanks.
giving festivities were Mrs. Mary
Wilson. Mrs. Hazel Fisk. stepdaugh.
ter OF DR.. Whiting, a. c. Williams
OF Los Angeles, and Mrs. Hugh
France OF San Francisco.
DR.. Mattice was 40 years old. His
parents. Dr. and Mrs. 81. u. Mattice.
live az Sedro Woolley. He also Is
survived by two brothers. DR.. Clyde
Matticc. Seattle dentist, and Memo
Matiice. dental student at Portland.
and two sisters. Mrs. Mildred Hunt.
lngton. Seattle. and Mrs. Dorothy
Wheeler. Bellingham.
The dead oculist was graduate
OF Johns Hopkins medical college
and had studied aboard in Vienna
London and Freiburg. He served IN
The army during the war as captain
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
RIGHT PERSON
TO GET CASH

supt OF Schools Thomas Il. Cole
on Friday announced that the 81 900
reward posted for the recovery Of
Miss Nell Austin, 22.year.old school
teacher who disappeared last Sunday
night. and the arrest and conviction
of persons responsible for her disap.
pearance. would not be paid until
the persons entitled 10 II have been
clearly established.
I'VE do not intend 10 become in.
yolvcd IN n legal controversy over
who Is entitled 10 the money" Cole
said Friday. I'VE arc all glnd she
has been found and are delighted 10
reward whoever is entitled to the
money. But we do not care TO have
court proceedings result"
Superintendent Cole said that
Miss Nell Austin was teaching her
first term in the Seattle schools. The
girl came here In September al the
opening OF the fall term. he said. She
was highly recommended, well
equipped by experience and a uni.
yeTity degree and came from a
weIl.isnown Southern family,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
TWO KILLED BY
RACING DRIVER
Millionaire and Photographer
Are Victims

Los ANGELES. Nov. So Possible
action against Harry iiartxc. racing
driver. whose machine caused the
death of two persons at the Beverly
Hills speedway yesterday. win hinge
on tho inquest verdict over tho vic.
Tins Il was announced from the
shefiff's office today.
The inquest vaa 20 be held today.
and az that time Il will be officially
determined whether blame for the
death OF Russell Hughes. newspaper
photographer. and George T.. Wade.
Kansas City millionaire automobile
racing owner. who was backing Har.
Ian Fengler. should be laid 10 Hartze.
Benny HIN today Is the hero OF the
western racing classic and a firm
believer in fahies. or nj least he
ought TO be. Apropos of the story OF
tho tortoise and the hare. Hin en-.
tered the contest yesterday with a
Discarded machlne--one which Mar.
tin Dc Alzaga refused to use. dcciar.
iug 1 was too slow. De AlznEa did
not race yesterday.
fIin, daredevil young chap.
reared across the finish four laps
ahead Of Jimmy Murphy. who fin.
ished second. Eddie Hearne was
third: Fengler fourth and Frank FL.
lott nth. BY this open defiance OF
the coveted Lady Luck. Hi won
80 900 OF tho SIS. 900 prize money and
defeated some Of tho best racing
drivers in tho world.
BY virtue OF taking third. Eddie
Iearne secured enough points 10 give
him the national championship for
this year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
GIRL FOUND
STARTS ON PAGE 1

SHE cannot possibly mean her
father" Miss Austin said. Nellie
wnE but months old when her
father died. We have never spoken
Of father M 'dad.' but aIwayn ms
papa. and I can only account for
her mu,teriugs in delirium az refer.
ring TO a sweetheart of whom | do
not know"
Tho nationwide search which was
Instituted for Miss Austin. following
her disappearance on route to s.ng
In tho choir Of the University Metho.
dist Episcopal church last Sunday
evening. was definitely ended at
Vancouver Thursday afternoon when
Scrgt. w. Il, Carr and Patrolman
Jennings positively identified the girl
as the object Of their search.
The officers had followed scanty
trail from 18th ave. ". II. and n.
4tst St. in Seattle. along the Pacific
highway thru Bothell. Silver Lake.
Everett. stauwood, Mount Vernon.
BellinEham TO Coal Creek, Just south
OF Blaine, on the international Dor.
der. where the last trace OF her was
found.
Their noxt stop. in Vancouver.
ended their search. In the vancou.
yer papers they read OF On unknown
girl having been found by II. y.
Eoutlcdgc. 1867 Marine drive, lying
unconscious on the bnck porch Of
vacant house at 1916 Marine drive.
They Immediately went TO the hos.
pltai and Identified the girl as Miss
Austin;
Previously. Governor Trap. OF
Oklahoma, had wired Secretary OF
the Navy DENLY and Secretary Of
War Weeks TO seek the cooperation
Of the army and navy In the search
for Miss Austin. DENLY had wired
instructions 10 tho naval stations at
Bremerton and San Francisco to lend
every possible aid.
Governor Hart. who also had 70.
ceivcd telegram from Governor
Trap, had issued instructions to his
state highway police TO cooperate in
the search for the missing girl.