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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

with all other gears removed from the transmission. Cannon Ball Baker, the driver, Is very well known in Europe because of the many rec ords he established In every country on the globe during the last IS years. and his latest and most spectacular feat has opened the eyes of European engineers to the possibilities of the small bore, high speed high eff cienoy type of six-cylinder engine.
 Gasoline mileage is very vital factor In foreign engine design, due. in large measure to the high cost of fuel. The tendency in European design is toward the small, compact, highly efficient and economical en- zine. The wonderful gasoline mile- age record established by Baker on this high gear run (28.7 miles per gallon) has s~demonstrated that six cylinder engine. even with a piston displacement of ITO cubic inches, can
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be built to give such high gasoline mileage and corresponding economy of maintenance and upkeep.
 "The majority of European cars are highly finished-that is the exterior work Is highly polished, but when value is considered on a dollar-for dollar basis, the American automo- bile is a better built car. This is sur prising, in view of the fact that Eu ropean cars are virtually all hand made and American cars are nearly all production jobs. The European builder has not advanced in the man. ufacturing end of the industry as fast as he has in the engineering end. Old fashioned methods are still in use and some plants turn out only one or two cars a day. The largest plant in France, Citroen, turns out but 1o0 cars a day, and is regarded by Euro peans as a marvel of manufacturing efficiency"
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Dangers of NRear-seat Driving,

taking the drivers mind off his work by telling him where to go, vixen to throw out the clutch, put on the brakes, what to avoid, what not to hit, and yelling look ort," should be dumped along the highway, or asked to get out and walk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
Equipment for Washing Cars

The equipment needed to properly wash a car should include two clean soft sponges, two good sized pails, one or two soft chamois skins, some flannel cloths, cake of pure castle soap, clear running water, a hose without nozzle on it, and a soft duster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
Parking Tips

It eases the steering process when worming in and out of a parking space to keep the car moving, if only just creeping, when tugging at the wheel. Advance the gas a little when starting to back into the tight park ing space It saves a stall
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Importance of Perfect Control

In the electrical system, nuts and screws that hold the connections in place should be clean and be screwed tight, 80 that there Is no possibility of their working loose, either through jarring of the car on the road or the swaying of the wires themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

For the comfort of d motorist and his passengers during the winter months, a car should be equipped with anti-skid chains, heater, robe, windshield cleaner, a good pair or gloves, motometer, and primer on the dash to make starting easy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
DRE NNE N ANNEX II BE OPENED S0ON
Will House Federal Trucks And Used Car De-
 partmentS

The new annex of the Drennen Motor company, being rushed to completion across Avenue D from the location of the Drennen building. will soon be opened formally to the motoring public of the Birmingham district and will add still another unit to one of the finest automobile houses in the entire country. Work on the new annex mas been retarded by weather conditions and other cir cumstances, but word comes from the contractor, NJ. D. Banks, that he expects to allow the Drennen or ganization to move in in the near future.
 The rebuilt car department, under the management of D. C. Harris, and the federal truck department, under the direction of Stanley Green, are expected to occupy the new building when it is completed. Even though already occupying what is declared to be the largest floor space utilized by any dealer in the south, the Dfennen organization has found It. self somewhat pushed for room in the present location and additional space had to be arranged for.
 A formal opening of some kind is planned when the new annex is con- pleted, it is understood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
Many usc. for Felt Washers

In many cases. the use of fele washers under the iron washers is a useful idea. The felt washers give an elastic hold, allowing for expan- sion or contraction, and may keep the threads of an overnight bolt from stripping. The ordinary corn and bunion plasters make very eccept-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
Care of the .snarew

A spare tire on the running board or on, the back of the car require air just as regularly as the tires on the wheels.
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A battery in a car should be se- curely anchored in the carrier. IT the box is too large the battery can be made stationary by adding wood en wedges around the sides.
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MOTORS AND THEIR CARE
A Suggestion

When repairing a fair-sized hole in an inner tube, 1t is best to place q patch on both sides, and then vulcan iZe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
Electrical Lore

To increase the flow of current from the generator to the battery,
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Mnny Arguments Again.t speeding

Running at high speed means in- creased fuel consumption, greater strain on the car and occupants, in- cluding the driver, premature tire destruction, increased danger of ac- cidents, and results in lower mileage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
When tbe Engine i, Oyerheatea

Care should be taken, when the en- zine is hot, not to pour cold water into the radiator too rapidly. When cold water strikes the overloaded cylinders, it is apt to crack them.
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NDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 9, 1928
JEFFER 1ON COUNTY OWNS MANY WHITE TRUcKs.-

lh Q an from h nv no owns b f other Wies Per hap o dH dh gand enbe for ntane aIsry Bng
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Requlslte. for coIa weather

due to the contraction which take: place.
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Concerning the Battery

tighten the adjustments of the fan
 belt which drives the generator.
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able felt washers and are always easily obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

Body bolts should be securely fas- tened with cotter pins or lock nuts.
 In adjusting brakes, both bands should be made to act with equal force.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-11-16
A DEFENSE OF JAZZ

The fact that jazz is our current
mode of expression, has reference to
our time and the way we think and
talk, Is interesting; but il jazz music
weren't itself good the subject would
be more suitable for sociologist
than for an admirer OF the gay arts.
Fortunately the music and the way 1t
is played are both Of great interest,
both have qualities which cannot be
despised; and the cry that jazz Is
the enthusiastic disorganization OF
music is as extravagant as the pro.
phecy that IL we do not stop Jazz
ing" we will go down, as nation,
into ruin. l am quite ready to up.
hold the contrary. If-before we
have produced something better-we
give up jazz we shall be sacrificing
nearly all there is of gaiety and live
liness and rhythmic power in our
lives. Jazz, for us, isn't last few
erish excitement, spasm of energy
before death. 1t is the normal de-
velopment OF our reserves, the ex-
pected and wonderful, arrival OF
America at point of creative In
tensity.-Gilbert Seldes in The Dial.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-11-16

San Francisco-Among the many
picturesque characters Of the BUSH
ness world in the membership
of the famous Bohemian Club of
San Francisco, none is more thor
oughly representative of the romance
of seagoing than Captain Adrian
Feeder.
Years ago Captain Feeder was
putting the fear of authority into
the hearts of harshells aboard square
riggers plying along this coast, or
to the Orient. Today he is known
in the Atlantic as well as IN the
Pacific as one of the most success
full steamship masters under the
American flag. But his first honors
as a steamship master, as well as a
sailing ship commander, were won
in the Pacific, where he served for
more than 20 years. He is known
in all of the ports from San Fran
cisco to Singapore.
To people who like the sea, and
the romance that turks in the pages
of sea stories, Feeder should stand
out as comm anding figure.
He holds a commission as Com
mander, u. S. Naval Reserve, for
services rendered in transporting
military supplies and troops through
the submarine zone in the world
war.
1t is told of him that while
O m m n ling the Siberia he
won the admiration Of the shipping
world and the title among his associ-
ates, of king" Feeder, by bringing
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-11-16

his ship into Hong Kong through a
typhoon that sank many stout steam
ers. For this he was rewarded with
handsome gift of silver from his
passengers.
Feeder will come back to the Paci-
fc in December, in the same ship in
which he left it in 1915, the Man
churia which now heads a fleet of
three ocean liners that are to develop
passenger traffic between the Pacific
Coast states and New York under
the flag of the Panama Pacific Line.
Another of the Panama Pacific
ships, the Finland, will also be COM
inanded by a veteran Pacific Ocean
shipmaster, Captain Thomas w.
Garlick, who was born in the old
whaling port of New Bedford, and
first came to the Pacific nearly "a
years ago.
Thenceforth for 10 years Garlick
was Pacific coast captain, muciI
of the time in the Orient trade. In
1909 he was given command OF the
steamship Minnesota, the largest
under the American flag. In her
he went east in 1917, serving as her
commander throughout the war,
when she carried huge cargoes OF
military supplies to Europe on re-
peated voyages.
The third captain of the Panama
Pacific fleet, Captain William ].
Munro, of the Kroonland, is new
conner to the Pacific ocean, but
nearly Westerner, as he was born
in Minnesota.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-11-16

The active Give it to Henry"
contingents include the Ford deal
ers, bent upon handing him the
White House; the contingent that
is anxious to hand him Muscle
Shoals for nothing on the basis of
a hundred-year lease; the people
from Arkansas, Nebraska, Mime
sofa, Michigan, Wisconsin, and other
states, who want him to take over
all undeveloped water-power sites,
together with those who believe
Ford's paper money theories, if prac-
tically applied, would enable every
body to get rich without working.
All of the Give 1t to Henry"
enthusiasts stoutly maintain that
Mr.. Ford is in no way identified
with their efforts. Even the agents
who are raising Ford campaign
funds on :. commission basis insist
they are merely volunteers actuated
by patriotic motives and desires to
give Henry Ford a free boost.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-11-16

OLDS, Alta-One hundred and five
bushels of Marquis wheat have been
threshed on one-acre patch on the
farm of the provincial school Of ag-
riculture here. This is believed by
F. S. Grisdale, director of the school,
to be the record wheat yield for one
acre in the history Of agriculture in
this province. The wheat was grown
only ON this acre and graded No. 1
northern. Two hundred and five
bushels of oats were threshed off one
acre on the farm. On ~ acres Of
barley an average yield of 70 bush
els to the acre was threshed, while
on another 10 acres a different va
riety of barley yielded 30 bushels to
the acre.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-11-16

Mr.. Osborne, who more than 70
years ago predicted that the center
of all ancestral life would be found
in the locality, where discovered by
Mr.. Andrews and his party.
Possibly one Of the greatest dis
coveries was the finding of the eggs
of the dinosaur. Prior to the discov
cry science was unable to tell wheth-
er this prehistoric reptile gave birth
to it's young or Matched them from
eggs. In the fossil eggs were found
the dinosauer in the embryo state.
That the eggs and fossils discov-
cred date back 100000 years, is
the opinion of Mr.. Andrews, who has
spent the past IA years in research
work principally in the Cobb desert,
which is located in Mongolia
! A specimen, which so far has
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-11-16
.NIE latest move OF the enthusi-
asts who want Henry Ford

TNIE latest move Of the enthusi-
asts who want Henry Ford
to transfer his headquarters
from Detroit to Washington and
apply his genius in the Presidency
is the organization of Give it to
Henry" Clubs throughout the coun-
try.
The first Give it to Henry club
was recently organized in Detroit.
The Rev. Thurman Hendricks Nc
Coy of Atlanta, Georgia, was the
organizer. The complete project is
not local. 1t is move on the
national checkcrboard. The COM
plete and official name of the or
ganization is THE Give Henry Ford
an Opportunity Club, Inc"
Branches OF the corporation are
being established in various parts of
the country. The promoters are
seemingly planning to bring all
brands of Give 1t to Henry" en-
thusiasts together in one fold.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-11-16

Claiming to have found the Garden
of Eden, the center of all ancestral
life and bringing back nine tons of
fossil specimens, some of which are
unknown and unnamed, Roy Chap.
man Andrews, noted explorer, arrived
in Seattle on the Admiral Oriental
liner President Jackson recently from
the field of his work.
Accompanying Mr.. Andrews was
Henry Fairfield Osborne, worlds
greatest paleontologist, who had re-
Gently made trip to China to meet
Mr. Andrews on the completion of
this seasons work.
The discovery of the many speci-
mems were more than gratifying to
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-11-16

been unnamed but of the mesonyx
type, believed to have been the larg-
est flesh-eating animal known, was
also discovered This is likened unto
huge dog, with a skull three feet
across, and it's body more than 20
feet long.
Another specimen was the fossil of
the land-living Blauchitherum, of the
rhinoceros family, which was 10 feet
high at the shoulders, with a body
"a feet in length and head % feet
high.
1t is Mr.. Andrews theory that the
camel originated in North American
coneinent and later migrated to Asia:
but he also hopes to find that the
horse lived in the district in which
he is now working.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-11-16
pHo7o5 @ WESTERN ELECTRIC %.
Jack Dempsey Speaking Over
Microphone

carried clearly and distinctly to every
one in the crowd through the West
ern Electric Public Address System
which had been installed for the
Police Games.
What Jack said was, 81 hope you
are all as happy as am today"
At Dempsey's left is Commissioner
Enright indicating his approval
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-11-16

Peter B. Kyne has just published
a new novel, "Never the Twain
Shall Meet" which shows the
suther Of the Cappy Kicks stories,
1.-THE Go-Geter,'' and Kindred
Of the Dust" in an entirely new
light. Never the Twain Shall
Meet is a romance of California
and the South Seas. In its type a
total surprise to the book world,
this novel has won over again the
popularity which has been accorded
each new Peter B. Kyne novel by
the great Kyne public.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-11-16

The day after Jack Dempsey
knocked out Luis Firpo, he went to
the police games in New York City
and $4,000 persons wanted to hear
him make speech. Jacks modesty
was too great to let him mount the
speakers platform, but he consented
to sit inconspicuously and speak into
a microphonc. Then his voice was
Evening star., 1923-11-11

The teaching of thrift, locally,
which will be part of nation wide
campaign to be carried on beginning
the third, week of January will as
sumo the greatest proportions yet
reached in this city. The District of
Columbia Bankers Association will
take an active and leading part in
the campaign.
Thrift week" had its inception
with the fotation of the first liberty
loan shortly after our entry into the
world war. and is fostered for the
purpose of perpetuating the move
ment. Its teaching are based on the
traditions of Benjamin Franklin, the
greatest exponent of thrift the world
has ever known.
The Washington committee, consist
ing of twenty-five representative
members, has already been appointed.
Howard Moran, secretary of the
bankers association, was delegated
by President Harry V. Haynes to
represent the body. and was in turn
named general chairman of the en-
tire thrift committee.
Whateve~ good may be gained from
such a Camragn will react directly to
ton. While MIR. Moran is reticent
when discussing what plans he is
formu mulating. it is expected they Will
|embody most forceful persuasions,
fhus not only benetitting the banks
but the local public as well.
Fewer National Banks.
Controller of the Currency II. NJ.
DDaWeS. in his report on the condition
of national banks. states that during
the year ended September II there
was Slight reduction in the number
show a decrease in national inStitu-
tions. although expansion in the ma
tional banking system, in point of
numbers, has b"en smaller in recent
years.
There are several contributing
reasons for 4 reduction in the num-
Der Of banks but probably the major
one is the difficulty bank organizers
are having in convincing the con-
troller that new banks are needed.
1t is the dGty of the controller to
refuse charters in communities where
existing banks are having difficulty
in earning expenses. Refusal of
charters in such circumstances is "A
protection of existing banks as well
as for depositors. This policy of the
controller of the currency is being
followed more and more by state
banking authorities.
FarIH Lean Reports on Banks.
The consolidated statement of con-
ditlon of the joint stock land banks
Evening star., 1923-11-11
DRY GOODS PRICES
/. CAUSE OF CONCERN
Possible Shortage of Raw
Cotton Being Talked Over.
Commodities Higher.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


NEW YORK, November ia lead
ing feature of the week, following
the sensational recovery of the stock
market last week on the united
States Steel Companys extra divi-
dend, was the disquietude In the
cotton goods situation.
Already more or less stimulated by
bad weather and boil weevil damage,
the Department of Agriculture re-
ports deepened this feeling of un-
rest
The department reduced it's pre-
vious forecast by about 767 600
bales, the indicated yield being
placed at only 10,248.G00 bales. Ihls
being the third short crop In sue
cession. stocks of cotton are SO low
as to indicate a decided shortage of
raw material.
Steady Flow Of Goods.
With the publication of the Depart
mem of Commerce report, prices rose
in a sensational way on the eX-
changes. Further advances have
since been recorded.
Manufacturers of womens ap-
parel," says the Dry Goods Econo-
mist. "are following. in their pro-
ducing, the policy to which retailers
adhere so closely in their buying,
avoiding making up goods for stock
or anticipating the demand to any
extent. Thus there is fairly even
flow of such merchandise from fac
tory to retail store and department"
Commodity Prices Gain.
Commodity prices during October,
it is now clear, showed a gain over
September. The gain was slight,
but was there nevertheless. Eight
commodities declined in price, five
advanced. The five groups of COM
modities which gained were pro-
visions. textiles, live stock. bread
stuffS and oils.
According to the United States
Department of Labor, there have
been changes in the retail cost
of food in twenty-six out OF fifty
one cities. In thirteen of these cities
the change was to slightly higher
levels. This survey shows that food
now Is about 81 per cent higher in
most cities than 1t was in 1913.
There has been a seasonal decline
in building and other outdoor occu-
pations, and industries dependent on
foreign markets have shown a slow
ing up.
Evening star., 1923-11-11
JAPANESE ORDERS
HELP STEEL TRADE
Metal Review Shows Rather
Light New Buying-Turn
for Better in Copper.
By the Associated Press

by tne Assoclateu PresS-
NEW YORK. November 10.-New
buying in the steel market was COM
paratively light this week, the most
conspicuous business being an award
by the Japanese embassy for a con-
siderable amount of black sheets and
corrugated and plain galvanized
sheets. There were good prospects
for future business, however, especial
ly in the way of railroad equipment
and from automobile manufacturers
and structural concerns. but there
was tendency to await price de-
velopments despite a show of firmness
by the manufacturers as to figures
for the first quarter of next year
Pig iron continued quiet, with pro-
duction further decreased and prices
steadily held.
Copper was more active and firmer
Besides improvement in wrought cop
per and brass and bronze products
there was a better demand for the
unwrought material and more export
interest shown early irNth week. 1t
is believed. however. that well sus-
tanned if not further Improvement
in demand will be necessary to pre-
vent accumulation. Sales for domestic
and foreign account since the begin
ming of November are estimated at
around 65,000,000 pounds. Tin ruled
niger on an active demand from deal
ers and operators, stimulated by the
sharp rise in London and a firm sta
tiStical position.
Lead was firm and unchanged. De-
mand was fair and we'll distributed.
and large producers are we'll booked
for November.
Zinc, while somewhat unsettled,
was generally steady. with a better
frfe II
shipment.
Anthony continued it's upward
movement Supplies are light and
little is being offered from China.
Evening star., 1923-11-11
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
BALTIMORE. Nd.

BALTIMORE, Nd, November 10
(SpeciaD With the exception Of
calves and pigs the general live cat
tie market rules steady, with receipts
ample at stock yards and most ar
rivals by boat of ordinary grade.
which is slow sale. Calves, unless of
choice handy weight. are slow to
Pigs and hogs in only light demand.
Quotations today at Light street
wharf:
Beef Cattle-First quality. lb., 2 to
8; medium, h., to 6. Bulls-as to
quality, lb., to 5. Cows-Choice to
fancy, h., to 4. Oxen-As to QUALITY
lb., 4 II to 515. Milk cows-Choice to
fancy, head, 5000 to 1900; common
to fair, head, 5000 to 5000. Calves
Veal, choice, h.. IL; ordinary
to medium, h.. 10 to IL; rough, heavy,
lb.. to 6; old bucks. h.. to An;
common, h., to 3. Lambs-Spring
choice, h., II to 13a common, thin. lb.,
8 to 3. Hogs-Straight, to 8; sows.
lb.,5 to 6; stays and boars, lb., 3 to 4 !;
live pigs, as to size and quality lb
s to 8; shoats, lb., to 8.
NEW YORK. November 1o.-cattle
None: steady. Steers, 5.00a9.50;
state bulls. 3.00a400; cows, 3.25a4.0O;
Calves-Receipts, IS; steady. Veals,
I4.00a14,5C; culls and. little calves.
Sheep and lambs-Receipts, 120;
steady; sheep. 5.00a6.25; culls, 2.0oa
800; lambs, 9.50a14.50; culls, e.00a9. 90.
Hogs-Receipts, 20; steady. Light
to medium weights. 7.50a7.70; pigs,
7.00a7.40: heavy hogs, 7.25a750; !;
roughs, 6.00a6.50.