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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-08-21
GIRLS WITHOUT STOCKINGS
NOW SHAVE THEIR ANKLES
Hot Weather Has Caused Hose to Be
Discarded by Fair Sex.

DEAUVILLE, Frances hav d
legs, craze in Deauville!
Hot weather and high prices
stockings now are from 100 to $50
francs ESQ to $9) a pair-are inducing
the girls in Deauville to discard hose
entirely. To even up things generally
they shave their ankles to disguise
any archaeological defects.
Deauville beauty parlors reported
today that the craze has supplied them
the chief part of their business, dis
counting even their hair dressing bills.
Since bobbed hair is no longer an
aching question of the day the ladies
devote themselves to Identification of
their uether limbs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-08-21
EUROPEANS EXPECT CRASH
IN THE UNITED STATES
Americans Living in Fools Para
disc" According to Belief.

NEW YORK, N. Y.-Europeans
think Americans are living in fools
paradise" and that they will wake up
to face severe times Norman H. Da-
Wis, formerly financial advisor to the
peace commission and under-secretary
of state in the Wilson administration,
said today upon arriving on the Paris
from tour abroad.
Europeans, he said, think Ameri-
cans will wake up when their pur-
chasing power is completely exhaust
ed, and their farmers see their prod
ucts stacked UP in the field and ware
house unsold."
Mr.. Davis said he found the general
economic situation of Europe improv-
ed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-08-21
CIGARETTE TAX NETS U. S.
SUM OF $1s2,oOO,0Oo YEARLY

Uncle Sam collected $182, 100000 in
taxes on cigarettes sold in the Unit
ed States during just one year. &C
cording to a report from the revenue
bureau. That's equal 20 tax OF al,
most S1.50 on every man, woman ana
child in the country.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-08-21
DOD6G BROTHERS ANNOUNCE
IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENTS

Bodies of all types havebee
designed to give improved
appearance, and greater
comfort. Lower, longer,
with deeper seats and more
leg room, the lines of these
new cars are low-swung and
graceful the interiors are
comfortable and roorny.
New head lamps and fen
ders, especially designed by
Dodge Brothers to conform
with the general lines of the
cara long straight hood
and cowl effect longer and
wider running boards-ur.-
usually wide doors COM
bination stop signal and tail
lamp and instruments at
tractively grouped on raised
panel-are a few of the
numerous body innovations
common to all types.
Combining these features
with important mechanical
improvements too numer-
Gus and technical to emu
merate here, itisnot extrav-
agant to predict a reception
for these cars unprecedented
in automotive annals.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-08-21

Dodge Brothers have not
simply brought out a COM
plete new line of motor cars.
They have done something
infinitely wiser and better
than that.
They have brought new
beauty, new riding ease and
new mechanical perfection
to the product on which
their reputation as builders
has been founded.
They have built a better
and a more desirable line of
motor cars yet basically
and fundamentally the iden-
tity of their productremains
the same.
The same sturdy engine is
under the hood; the same
dependable chassis, i'm
proved in numberless de-
tails, underlies the body.
But the rear springs-now
underslung- have been ma
terially heightened. The
whee1base, too, is longer,
and the combined result is
a notable improvement in
riding qualities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

bowel. During the last few years
the spiral bevel has come rapidly
to the front, until today, it is the
most popular type. There are
obvious reasons for this, its quiet
running and general efficiency
being the leading ones.
The car owner who has expert
enced that most tenacious trouble
commonly known as rear axle
trouble will not need the advice
to do everything possible to guard
against 1t. Many serious troubles
may develop in this unit and only
the utmost care will obviate some
Of them. Axle shafts sometimes
break or are twisted out Of their
proper shape. Bearings are some
times crushed. The difterential
gears are peculiarly liable to chip.
ping, which may very probably re.
suit in the ruin Of the whole unit.
fabrication Needed.
As is generally the case. the
principal item In the proper care OF
the rear axle is fabrication. Never.
make the mistake Of using grease
in this part, as used to be the rule.
OIL Is the proper lubricant for the
rear axle. Once or twice during
the running season the rear axle
should be drained, and after being
flushed out with kerosene, fresh
oil should be put in.
Note also that while the part
should be kept well filled with oil
all the time, an excess is not desir-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
BANKERS TO BUY CONTROL
OF De FOREST RADIO co,

NEW. YORK. April 7.-Contracta
have been concluded for the pur-
chase of the controlling interest in
the De Forest Radio Telephone and
Telegraph Company by O group of
Detroit and Chicago automobile and
banking interests, Charles G. Gil.
bert, president of the company,
announced.
The purchasers include Edward
II. Jewett, OF the Paige Motorcar
Company: Frank W. Blair, prcsi-
dent OF the Union Trust Company
OF Detroit; A. C. Allyn and Thee.
dore Luce, president and vice presi,
dent, respectively, Of the A. c.
Allyn Company, New York and
Chicago bankers, and William
Priess, inventor of the Priess radio
circuit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
GOT so FEW SHOES SHE
HAS HUSBAND ARRESTED

BLOOMSBURY. Pa. April T.
Charging that her husband had
bought her but two pairs Of shoes
and stockings in the two years they
have lived here. Mrs. Mabel c.
Loewen, now of Perkasie, has
caused the arrest Of DIR. James
Loewen, dentist, and one of Blooms.
burR's most prominent residents,
alleging non.support. He was held
In $500 bail.
The arrest caused something of a
sensation, for since coming to
Bloomsbury they have lived in what
is known as the Tustin Mansion,
the most pretentious home here,
and have entertained deliberately.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
CARE IS NEEDED
FOR REAR
AXLE
Among Hardest Working Units
on Machine and Requires
Attention.

Among the hardest.working units
in the mechanism OF the modern
motor car, 10 the rear axle. says
Erwin Greer. President OF tho
Greer College Of Automotive Engi.
neering. The function of this part
IL not only to help carry the weight
of the car. but also transmit the
power. Whenever the car 10 In
motion, the rear axle IL the scene
OF intense mechanical activity. It
will be obvious then, that this part
OF the mechanism should have the
most scrupulous care. II does not
always get it. as shall be pointed
out in the course Of this article.
Rear saxlee fall readily into two
distinct cIassifications, dead ax1es
and live ones. 1t Is live axIes
which are used on all modern pas.
1senger cars. The term Give"
simply means that the axle turns.
Dead axles do not turn and they
are only used on vehicles having
double chain drive.
Transmits Power.
The floating axle is not called
upon to bear any OF the weight
OF the car, 1t simply transmits the
power to the wheels and takes a
little Of the torsional or twisting
stresses. The floating axle has its
bearings outside the tube, so that
the wheels really. rest on the tubes
and not on the shafts. In this
type Of axle, the shafts may be
removed without disturbing any
other parts.
When ii comes to the type OF
gears used In transmitting power
It Is found that the passenger cars
OF today employ three: straight
| bevel, spiral bevel and two-speed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
RADIO THIEF NOW SEEMS
TO BE PERFECTLY "SET'

EASTON Pa, April 7.--Easton's
radio thief probably has a full
equipment now. He has now stolen
receiving set from an electrical
shop.
Some time ago the antennae and
lightning arresters were stolen from
the hous4 OF a local radio fan. a
little later a number of accessories
,"ere stolen from an electrical store.
and now the actual receiving set
has been added to the collection,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

II have owned seven Hudsons
In succession. The fact that /
have stuck 20 Huds0ns for so
many years indicates their
excellent service"
J. C. BILLINCSLEA,
Chicago, Ill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
Repalrlng ! Worn Yalve.

When the carbufetor needle
valve Ii worn, the carburetor win
not operate properly, al the valve
win not seat accurately when de.
pressed by the float. The correct
method of curing the trouble 10 to
grind the valve to q proper seat,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
Economy From Inspections.

Inspect the front wheels often,
because a fraction OF disalignment
wears out tires faster than many
miles OF straight running.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

When . spring becomes broken,
q block Of wood can be substituted
for an emergency period. Jack up
the body until Il Il the height at
which the spring should hold It,
and then place q block Of wood OF
the proper size between the axle
and the frame. Fasten this in
place with q wire or rope, and drive
carefully.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
Many Causes for Faulty Engine,

Never adjust the carburetor as
soon as the engine works badly.
There are such things as clogged
feed pipes, poor ignition, and the
exhaust valves that do not seat
properly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
SAlesroom
100 Connecticut Ave.

WintersOn Auto Co.. Annapolis, Md.
r. Bond BOarman. Belair. Md.
Brooklyn Garage, Brooklyn. Md.
Phillips Hwd. Co.. Cambridge. Md.
EastOn Motor Sales Co., EastOn. Nd.
Kerger Motor Co.. EllicOtt City. Md.
HaPhaUgh Auto Sales Co.. FraderiCk, Md.
Auto Service station, Frostburg. Md.
Peoples Garage, Galena, Nd.
Phu q. CuPley, MOnktOu, Md
Aud AUTO Co., HlghIandtOwn. nd.
Central Garage. Hancock Md
Garrett Motor Co.. Oakland, Md,
Hill side Garage, Principle Furnace. Md
w. 4. Cartridge Garage. RSe.teratOWn' Mo-
d. W. Purdue Auto Co.. SaliabuTy, Md.
r. Thomas Matthews, Sparks. Md.
r. l.. Foster. Sharks. Md
Palace Garage, WestminsteF. Md,
John III. DRddysmaN. WcaternpOrt, Md,
smith Motor Co., white Marah Nd.
WoOdblne Motor Repair Co.. WoOdhine' Md
Joseph NJ. wilhelm, Mt. Carmel. Md.
village Garage. COckeysville. Md.
Rtauffer Snyder. Union Bridge. Md
Arthur X. Pickett & Bros, CiarksvilIe, Md.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
Propes. Battery Cond;tior

The object Of charging a battery
Is to drive the acid from the plates
back into the solution, and the
charge Is not complete until this
condition is obtained.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
Battery Connections.

Care should be taken in connect,
ing up any battery. wet or dry cells.
with a good grade of insulated rub.
ber"coVered wire. See that the ends
OF the wire attached to the bind.
ing posts are scraped clean and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
Use Best Gasoline,

A good grade of gasoline will
burn practically clean, while poor
gasoline will deposit carbon on the
walls OF the cylinders and a black,
tarry substance will be left on the
bottom.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

Chains that are. applied too tight
will cut the tread and render the tire
useless In short time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

Many tops are ruined by folding
them carelessly, 40 this wrinkles and
draws the fabric out OF shape.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

A headlight with plain glass gives
practically the same effect without
glass, since the rays travel in the
same direction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

When there 10 q constant pressure
of the piston rings against the cylin-
der wall. both the cylinders and the
rings will show wear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

Approximately rs per cent OF mo.
tor vehicle accidents are attributed to
defective brakes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
Telephone
Franklin 700
DEALERS

George n. brown. Dayton. Md.
William kurtz. Forest Hill. Md.
The Model Garage, MddletOwn, Md.
Central Garage, Charles Town. W. We.
Shenandoah Garage: Harpers Ferry. W. Va.
L. e. Hodges, MartInSburR. w. Va.
m NJ. Rean. MOOrefieId, w. Va.
Piedmont Motor Co, Piedmont. w. Va.
Baker Cosby. Columbia, Va.
The Fry Motor Co.. Charlottesville. Vs.
virginia Motors Co., fredericksburg. Va.
Fred M. Lynn, OccOGuan, Va.
Bates Bros, Orange, Va.
Aahby Motor Co., OuanticO Va.
HaFKrave & Icygta, West Point Va.
Mid.City Garage. Winchester. Va.
Andrew j. Clarke CrOEet, Va.
b. F. Brown, laurel, Md.
II. v. NOrriA, La Plata Md.
Richard r. Brawner, Indian Head. Md 80 A..
white House Service station. Hyattsviue' ma
DIIOw & HAYDEN. Le0nardtOVFn. Md.
Campbell & Benhn, Luray. Va.
u. n. Campbell Reedville, Va
T.. G. Dawson. Alton. Va.
q. G. McCIaln, Greenelld, w.
Lambert. baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

Cracked insulation on either mica
or porcelain plugs will usually give
trouble.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

able. for the extra quantity is
likely 10 work down and into the
brakins system. with the function.
ing Of which II interferes. Some.
times it is necessary to place fell
washers in the axle tubes 10 pre-.
vent the excess oil working out III
this way. Many modern cars have
holes drilled III the end Of the
tubes to allow excess oil to drain
out, and It Ii possible to drill holes
In this way when they have not
been provided by the car maker.
Inspect Water Hose Connections.
The radiator hose connections IN
the water system Of fhe engine
should be frequently inspected.
Oftentimes these hose connections
look fair on the outside, but they
are bad on the inside. When the
walls Of the hose become decayed,
they have tendency to swell, and
close, thereby preventing proper
circula ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

Try not to park the car near q
pole. Many q machine has been Sc
rously damaged by being pushed up
on the sidewalk and into pole by q
passing truck.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07
Auto Tips

II decline in power is noted,
change the engine oil.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

The Won6eFful sOrvieO / have had
from eight previous HudsOnS, in
GUIDING all models, operaNed under
All conditions has just resulted In
the purchase Of my ninth Hudson"
JOHN F. GLYNN, Jr.
The Penn Mutual Life IN0srVasAcs Co.
New OrleanS, La.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

Fill tire cuts to prevent their en-.
largement by moisture or sand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

1--WE have owned four HudaOGs in
succession. Our next car will b0a
Hudson. There are cars that cost
more money, but ann sure they
cannot give more satisfaction than
the Hudson Super-Six."
ALEX. ]. BAXTER,
Schenectady, N. 7.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

Always slow down and throw out
the clutch at corners and sharp
turns. This practice relieves q GER
tain amount of strain and reduces
the danger OF slxidding.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-07

Place old newspapers between the
cclluloid lights Of the folded curtains.
This will keep them from rubbing
in9 the surface.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05
ARE YOU SURE?

A woman with two stomachsi is discovered by the X-ray in
Allentown, Pa. She is Miss Annie Moore. The two stomachs.
each almost normal in size, are Joined together by DR.. Eng
leerth.
That's something you never heard Of before-probably
never will again. For nature is great on standardization.
While she makes our faces so different that no two are ex-
actly alike in the whole world, we're all about the same when
the surgeon begins exploring our interiors.
Somebody said something about the exception proving
the rule.
You read about Miss Moore of the two stomachs, and say
to yourself, ssThank goodness, I have only one stomach.
Enough indigestion as it is, without having two
How do you know you have a stomach at all?
Did you ever see it,
Did any one else ever see it?
Of course not. You take it for granted that you have a
stomach. Every human that's ever been opened has been
found to have one, so you accept that as satisfactory EVIL.
dence. f
Maybe you have two stomachs, maybe none. There's al
ways the exception to the general rule, and no telling what
it'll be.
At least nine-tenths of what we think we know is hear
4 say-second-hand knowledge. You believe that there's q coun-
try, China.
But were you ever there to find out for yourselff
The only proof some of our soldiers had, that they were in
Europe, was the word Of their officers. Without accepting
secondhand proof, for all they knew they might have been
in Africa.
A favorite line Of Big Talk makes much Of the advisable
ity of careful investigation-such as "Dont believe it unless
you see it with your own eyes,"
Alas, there's so much to be seen, and life's so short, that
we have to accept rumors as authentic when a sufficient mum
Der of persons verify the rumors.
In the last analysis, how do you know that the stuff you
use to run your auto is gasoline instead Of water with a pc
culiar odorf Did you ever anayze it to make certaini Even
if you tried, how can you be certain that the method is cor
rect!
With most knowledge based on hearsay evidence-rumor
small wonder that the world is cluttered with misinforma-
ton. Back of this is a definite peril: Certain groups are for
ever conspiring to make the public accept faxed hearsay as
established fact.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05
oITYs WORK IN CROSSING ELIMINATION

Even the Public Utility Commission cannot compel a munici.
pality to disobey the law. It is not that Perth Amboy does not
want to do its part in having the grade crossings eliminated, but
the absolute mpossibility to issue the bonds necessary to finance
the work that is holding up the city. Thomas Brown, attorney
for the Public Utility Commission, is a resident here and thoroughly
understands the situation. 1t is foolish for him to refer to the
dence that the city did have the money, or could get it, when he
! knows as well as everyone else that while the city has been advo-
eating the elimination of grade crossings for a long time, it was
pot until a serious accident occurred at one of the crossings that
the hand of the utility commission was forced and the railroad
companies were ordered to proceed. In the meantime the city
sould see no immediate chance of the crossings being eliminated,
the utility board having previously decided that the elimination
work at Elizabethport would take precedent over this city. 1t was
natural, then, that the authorities should go ahead with other i'm
provements that were deemed necessary.
The result today is that Perth Amboy, like a great many other
that it cannot even finance the erection of a much-needed school
and water system.
1t is evident that special legislation is necessary to help the
atty out of its predicament. This will be asked of the legislature
at the coming session. In the meantime the Public Utility Com
mission cannot force the city to do the impossible.
Incidentally, it is for the Board of Aldermen to bear in mind
always that any special legislation that may be passed for Perth
Amboy will only permit the city to pile up a greater debt and that
Ras greater the debt the greater the amount that must be put in the
tax budget each year to meet the interest and provide for a sinking
ready among the largest in the budget each year it is plain that
the strictest economy must be exercised all along the line if the
ax burden is not to become too heavy to bear.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05
ADDITION TO FEDERAL BUILDING

Perth Amboy ought to get behind the agitation for charging
tic federal building here. When the postmaster general and the
secretary of the treasury write in requesting congress to appro-
pirate $4,000 to be spent in this city to increase the post office
and custom house facilities surely the city itself ought to show
some interest.
Congressman Appleby will introduce a bill at once providing
for the funds as stated. He should have the support of the citizens
here. Perth Amboy ought to have a civic organization such as a
Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade to take up these things
and push them.
That additional facilities are needed at the post office has
been known for a long time. The city has grown and the business
increased greatly since the federal building was erected. Likewise,
~ the commerce of the port increases more room is needed for the
&sustoms officials. An addition to the building is the only solution
and this la now proposed by the officials at Washington.
II would be a great advantage to Perth Amboy to have this
i addition built. The expenditure of $115,000 in building would add
greatly TO the present building activities here, and from every
point Of view this proposed $115,O0o addition to the federal build
Aing il well worth while. The city ought to go after it with all the
2@ kergy It possesses. Here is an opportunity to show some real
s0tsrprise.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05

@. How many immigrants have
come to this country and when was
immigration largest?-F. A.
A. No trustworthy immigration
records were kept in the early his
tory Of the republic. From 1888
1t is estimated that the number Of
immigrants to this country was
about 1000 a year until 1894 when
the number was increased to 10000
Then 1t dropped to about 5000 until
1906 when it was reduced to practl-
caIly nothing for the succeeding ten
years. In 1915 it was about 5000
and the next year 22,240. From Oc-
tober 1, 1919, a record has been
kept, but up until 1856 1t included
all "alien passengers arrived" and
did not distinguish between immi-
grants and passengers, nor did 1t
include immigration overland from
Canada and Mexico. This record,
which is inaccurate as explained,
shows a total OF S3,630.104 from the
year ending September 80, 1890. to
the year ending June 80, 1920. The
largest immigration in any one year
was 1,2S5,349 for the fiscal year
1907.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05
THE EXCISE A AGAIN

We still have with us the Board of Excise Commissioners. In
the course of the year this board is practically forgotten as the
granting Of licenses has become unconstitutional except for a few
uool parIors. Yet as long as Perth Amboy chooses to act under a
charter dating as far back as 1871-fifty-two years ago-it will
continue to have an excise board because the charter says there
shall be one.
These excise commissioners draw salaries that add several
Thousand dollars to the burden that the taxpayers have to carry.
We hear a great deal about economy these days and municipal
bodies are urged to cut down expenses in every way, yet year after
wear the excise board graft continues, there being practically moth
mo- that the excise commissioners can do to earn the salaries they
Areceive.
While it may not be possible to abolish the excise board as
u ! the city chooses to work under its present antiquateh char
it ought to be possible to eliminate the salary now attached to
Nfnce &c that when it comes time to elect a new board the place
At he 81 attractive. And even if a new board should be elect
kuld not be any expense to the city.
3 Is one way in which the city can save a few thousand
Wy i i not deasi