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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
MAY BRINGS SALES
 UT 171,3O6 FORDS
Production Only Limiting
 Factory To Deliveries, So Great Is Demand

DETROIT, Mich, June 3o.-Sales of Ford cars and trucks in the United States for the month of May totaled 1,3o6 according to a report just issued by the Ford Motor company.
 The May sales were more than $500 greater than those of April, due to the Increased output.
 Production has been the only limiting factor in the sales of Ford cars and trucks since January, for al all times orders on hand have been In excess of the manufacturing s capacity of the company, great as 1t Is.
 The high production schedule, which has been in effect the last few months, however. permitted May to show a gain of 44,243 retail de- liveries over the corresponding month last year, and 1t marks the fourteenth consecutive month in which sales have gone above 100000.
 May deliveries bring the total of Ford sales in this country up to 732,S50 cars and trucks for the five months from January 1 to June 1, an increase of 322.0o5 over the same months a year ago, and presenting record breaking sales figures.
 Under the constantly growing de- mand, Ford sales for the present year will pass the million mark in July, a figure which would already have been attained had it been pos sible for the company to bring pro- duction up to the orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
DELIVERIES AT RETAIL BY DODGE BROTHERS
 BREAK ALL RECORDS
Number Of Cars Delivered In Excess Of Any Similar Pre-
 viouS Period

Since January 1st, Dodge Brothers dealers have consistently broken all previous records for delivery of cars to customers. Since April 1st, de- liveries to customers have averaged more than 5000 cars per week. This Is without taking into account sales in the foreign countries. Material increased production in 1923 has made this performance possible.
 For the first quarter in 1923 re- tail deliveries to customers were In excess ef any quarter in the history of the business-even including the peak periods of 1919-192o. Follow ing this, deliveries for April ex- ceeded any previous month of the first quarter and delivery figures for each week in April exceeded the totals of the proceeding week-each week creating a new high record. May maintained the pace established in April June should be better than May.
 Dodge Brothers are able to compile this sales information because of the of each of their dealers throughout the entire United States and Canada in sending in weekly report of all retail deliveries made to customers. Through these re- ports they have an accurate, detailed record of exact conditions existing In each sales territory. Their cal culatiCns are based upon the number of cars actually consumed by the public, as they believe this to be the only true indication of conditions.
 The constantly climbing delivery records coupled with the increasing production, lead Dodge Brothers to believe that the last six months of 1923 added tC' the record breaking first six months will total by far the greatest year in the history of their business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
DARBY MOTOR COMPANY READY WITH AUBURN

Jimmy Burke, who will havo charge of front door" service and the parts department; N. G. Brown, also in the service section, and Jimmy Brocato, who is widely known as a Dodge expert" will contribute much to the efficiency of the service.
 A feature of the new concern will be a day and night service. A com petent mechanic will be in charge all night and service will be given any hour in the 24 and any day in the week. A wrecker will be added to the equipment In few days.
 The Auburn line includes the Six Supreme Touring at $1,S95, the Six Supreme Sport at s2,195 and the Six Supreme Sedan at S2,645, these being the prices delivered In Birmingha with complete equipment. In speak ing of the line MT. Darby says:
 When our salesmen show you the beautiful Six Supreme you get that feeling of I want what I want when l see it, and see 1t now An ex- elusive and wonderful car. Es- sentially car for those people who desire the very best In automotive euuipnent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Day And Night Service Will
 Be a Feature Of The New Organization All Models Of Auburn Six On Display

The Darby Motor company distrib- utors for the Auburn Six, has oon- pleted it's show rooms in the Jeffer- son Garage building, next door to the Jefferson theatre and announces an initial display of Auburn cars for tomorrow.
 The new concern has arranged at tractive display rooms for the new cars and all models arc to be dis played this week.
 The personnel of the new organiza- ton comprises Clarence L. Darby. who Is manager, a man of wide ac- Quaintance In the automobile busi- ness; Harvey Erwin, who Is service manager and who has had years of practical experience In his line:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

line until he may desire to dispose of his present car.
 The idea of paying in advance has been foreign to most purchasers; but Ford salesmen, under the impetus of the s5 commission for each enroll ment, are making 1t go. Every non car owner is attacked three ways. It Is first tried to sell him for cash. Failing, the salesman tries the usual deferred payment plan, with one third CT one-fourth down and the remainder in monthly installments. If both plans fail, the salesman can talk "enrolment at S a week." The percentage of enrollments to pros poets interviewed is substantial and the income to the salesman has re- vived interest in that occupation.
 A feature of the plan, thus far not publicly stressed is that the great preponderance of sales will be clean" sales. There vii be no used cars offered in trade. The purchaser will accumulate the down payment, tne-third of the purchase price, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
WOC0 PEP GOING
 INTO JASPER NOW'
Is On Sale In Jasper And Other Points In Wal
 ker County

Woco Pep motor fuel Is now on sale in Jasper and other points in Walker county, following opening of the new agency a week ago last Sat- urday, 1t was announced recently by officials of the Wofford oil company. On the occasion of the opening, a special offer was made by R. D, Argo, head of the Woco Pep com pany of Jasper, and 1t is thought that moro motor fuel was sold through the two Woco Pep pumps in tho Walker county seat than has been sold there in one day In its history.
 Retail outlets for woco Pep In Jasper are the city garage, on the court house square, and the R. D. Argo agency, just on the edge of the business section. In addition sales are being made in Cordova and Dora and as fast as facilities for han ding will permit. expansion into other sections of the county will be effected.
 With the recent announcement that Woco Pep has invaded Misss- sippi through Meridian and that the agency at Dothan. Ala, will be opened the coming week, the distrib uting area of this Birmingham made benzol blend motor fuel has been greatly enlarged.
 Still further expansion Is expected in the near future, according to of- ficials of the Wofford oil company, marketers of Woco Pep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
ENGINEER BELIEVES
 SAHARA CAN BLOOM
Thinks Desert Can Be Made Fer
 tile By Artesian BOrings

LONDON, June 30.-(By Associ- ated Press)-Continent engineers think that large tracts of the Sahara desert may be made fertile by arte sian borings similar to those em- ployed in the arid parts of Aus tralia.
 Pointing out that the sinking of wells had made Australia one of the greatest pasture countries of the world, Gaston Imbeaux chief engi neer of the public works department of the French government. says sim liar methods would cause a number of fertile oases to spring up in the Saraha, providing pasture for sheep.
 M. Imbeaux says large reserves of water undoubtedly exist under the great sand wastes of Africa. and that if the French authorities would undertake to sink shafts to these subterranean wells. the future suc- cess of the projected trans-Saharan railway would be assured. as the line would be furnished with the necessary water at regular inter vals.
 Sometimes 90 square feet of cloth is made up into the Turkish trousers worn bV the Albanian women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
USED CARS SELL
crusc-CrDWford Used Car Depart
 ment A Success

Business Is good. at times we nave customers waiting to be served have customers waiting to be served declared MT. w. L. McNeal manager Cruse- Crawford Manufac- turing company used car department
 Each year we invest thousands ot dollars in used cars on trade-ins on WillyS- Knights and Overland cars.
 We accept these as a convenience to our customers who invest in the above cars mentioned.
 "In our used car department we have employed MT. W. s. Green, a seasoned salesman in the used car game; also MT E. T. Drake, who has charge of the service end in condi- tioning our cars after we receive them in this department. He is a past master in turning out cars to suit our customers who invest in our used cars, and this Is one reason Cruse- -Crawfords used car depart ment has made such wonderful sue cess in this line," says MT. W. L. McNeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
CAN PORTUGAL PAY?
President Of The Republic May Not
 Visit African Colonies.

LISBON, June 30.--(By Associated
 Press. )--Portugal is still trying to decide whether the depleted national
 coffers will permit the President of the republic to enjoy a little luxury.
 He has been invited to visit the South African Union during his trip
 to the Portuguese African colonies
 and as the relations between Portugal
 and the English possessions in Africa
 are somewhat troubled, it is felt here that a large outlay for ceremony to
 create a good impression would be necessary if the invitation Is ac- cepted. Where the large outlay is to come from is the biggest problem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Importance Of Horn

A horn on a car should work and respond as quickly as any other unit tf the car. If 1t does not work properly, the following check up should be made:
 See that 1t Is properly oiled.
 Tighten electrical connection.
 Inspect push-button contacts for improper adjustment or corrosion.
 See ethat the wiring Is properly in- sulated and free from accidental grounding.
 Test voltage at horn terminals, and see If battery Is sufficiently charged. The voltmeter should show at least five and one-half volts when horn Is operating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
HAITI TO EXPORT PINEAPPLEs

PORT-AU-P U-PRINCE, June 30.-(By Associated Press.)-A concession for the canning and export of pineapples has been awarded by the Haitian council of state to an American company.
 While Haiti raises large quanti- ties of pineapples, none has been exported in the history of the island
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
VACATIONS

Yeah, my wife and I have decided that for our vacations she will stay at home and I'll go to the seashore.
 "Shucksl You call that vaca- tion?'
 Sure it Is. She won't have to get up mornings and cook my breakfast and I won't have to get up and eat it! Amt that vacation ?'-Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Bearings

Sand in bearing pries the bear ing surface apart and takes all the load. It scratches the steel and i'm beds itself deeply into the bronze So long as it stays there, 1t cuts deeper and deeper until 1t sinks be- heath the surface or works out Strain the oil and clean out the oil base occasionally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Avoid Loose Parts

Every owner of an automobile should apply wrench on every i'm portant nut and bolt on the car at least Cnce month. Nuts held by cotter pins may be passed by. but those held by loose washers will need to be tried with a wrench. A loose part may easily wreck the car, and cause loss of life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
F0RD'S $5 PLAN WINS MANY NEW PROSPECTS
Millions Of NOn-Car Owners Inter- ested-Salesmen Roll Up Profits

DETROIT. Mich, June 3o.-In- auguration of the s a week payment plan of the Ford Mottr company re- gardless of whether followed by a reduction in Ford selling prices this summer or fall, has awakened in terest of millions Of persons not heretofore car owners. More than
 tne hundred thousand enrollments have been sold" in the month the scheme has been in operation. Sales men do not confine themselves to prospective Ford owners. Into large agencies, salesmen are enrolling any car owner, to hold the prospect in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

less chance of the engine becoming overloaded.
 4 car should be run slowly over rough roads in wet weather, not only tor safety's sake, but the tires cut easier when wet.
 Defective gaskets which permit a leak to exist, or which obstructs the free circulation of water through the system, will usually cause over heating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Remedy Slipping Fan Belt

A very small amount of belt com pound, applied to the pulley surfaces of the fan belt will stop it from slipping. The compound Is a sticky substance used in machine shops, power plants and factories to insure the gripping of the pulley by the belt with sufficient force to transmit the power without slipping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Utilizing Scrap Fabric

good vulcanizing cement may be made from scraps of repair fabric. Keep the clipping free from dirt, and when several pounds have been ac- cumulated, dissolve the friction in highest gasoline. Run the scraps through a wringer to extract all of the friction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Bad For The Engine

One of the worst things enc can do to an engine is to race 1t while not under load. Many serious ac- clients. big repair bills, and needless delays have come from this practice,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
MOTORS AND THEIR CARE
Practical Suggestions for h. sUring Longevity of
 the Car
One Cause Of short-Cfrcui,

short-circuit will occur when two come In contact with each other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
sheIlac Coating For Baskets

Before placing a gasket in po- sition, give it a coat of shellac. This will make 1t stick to the surfaces between which 1t Is being used
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Science Of Driving

The good motorist Is always look ing for new methods that he can ap- ply to his own driving. He learns how to drive with safety over strange roads, how best to make both right and left turns In the country as we'll as in the city, how to go down steep grades. how to start and stop on grades, how tG approach strange or dangerous crossroads or railroad crossings. how to drive over the tops of hills, how to negotiate sand and mud. how safely to pass vehicles going In the same direction and how to meet those approaching him. These are but 8 few of the things which a driver can do in the common way or the expert way.
 A weak exhaust valve will cause uneven running of the engine.
 Carburetor trouble will often re- suit in overheating of the muffler.
 Tho throttle lever On the steering wheel Is more economical on fuel than the foot accelerator.
 Water pump glands are usually packed with rope or hemp which is impregnated with graphite.
 Current interruption Is often caused by corrosion, brought about by al- lowing the battery to slop over Vibration Is responsible for the majority of noises which develop in an automobile and its power plant. To drill hard metals, the drill must be very hard. must run slowly. and kept wet with oil or some other liquid.
 When the mixture Is kept in the leanest possible condition. there Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Iron kettles for out-of-door cooking are almost universally used in the Haiti rural districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
NEW RECORDS
Ford Production Reaches New Peak
 In May

Two new production records were established by the Ford Motor com pany during the week ending Tues day, June 12, the Ford News an- nounced.
 The total domestic output for the week was 40,346 Ford cars and trucks, 7S5 more than the last high week that ended May 29th with a total of 39,563.
 Daily production went to a new high figure Tuesday when the Ford assembly plants turned out 6,7SS cars and trucks, beating the record of 6,781 established On May 18th.
 Fordson tractor production for the week was 2,698.
 The Lincoln division of the~ Ford Motor company produced 174 cars for the week ending Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

give the usual chattel mortgage or contingent bill of sale for the re- mainder of the notes being carried by the acceptance company or bank with which the dealer does business. The dealers get 100 per cent cash.
 It is the view that Ford will cur ture much of the business herctoforg going to second hand car dealers It is argued that the energeutic saler method, plus the psychological effec' of the plan induced by its wide dis cussion and advertising, will turn the prospect from the used car dealer to the Ford agency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Ford motor No. 7,777,777 was turned out at the Ford Motor company on June 8 and shipped on that date to the Los Angeles branch of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
TOO RADICAL

The alumni of Amherst college are forcing a fight to oust pr. Alexander Meikelpohn as president of that in- stititution. Trustees are expected soon to act on numerous complaints. The alumni base their hostility upon the ground that Amherst's head is radical to the point of Bolshevism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Sometimes 90 square feet of cloth is made up into the Turkish trousers worn by the Albanian women.
The Raymer enterprise., 1923-08-02
AROUND AvAI0

--.. < y y. - !
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Tappy visited
at Mr.. and Mrs. Starks last Sunday.
John and Henry Lewis were Ster-
ling visitors last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Monlux and
Mr.. Starks we're in Sterling last Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Lindsey enter
tanned the following guests last Sun
day, Mr.. and Mrs. Van Dever, their
sons William and Clarence and grand
daughter Ruth, and Russell Tappy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lewis visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Lewis last
Sunday.
Mrs. Schwashnick and Mr.. Temte
ale home harvesting. The former
returned to Sidney Tuesday.
Everyone il quite busy harvesting
now and all seem quite elated over
their crops. q
Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton, entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Tappy Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christensen and child
rem called on Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lewis enter
tained the following guests Sunday
MIR. and Mrs. G. Claspell and Baby
Russell Tappy, Mr.. and Mrs. @. R
Lindsey, Miss Nellie Clark and Mr.
and Mrs. John Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christensen and child
rem called on Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
sral JudssSy afternoon.
al Assos6ld friends Mr.. and Mrs
Me)1ik Huff came up from Kelley
gdnday bringing with them Rev
Stevens and family. We postponed
Sunday school and listened to an ex
cellent sermon by Rev. Stevens. Aft
or church they went to the home Of
Mr.. Huff's sister, Mrs. Ed. Huffman
The Raymer enterprise., 1923-08-02

TUESDAY EVENING

At the school election last spring
committee was appointed to see a.
bout organizing a Parent Teachers
Association for Raymer. We do not
recall all Of the names Of the commit
tee, but Mrs. J. w. White was the
chairman.
She asks us to announc the meet
ing to organize for next Tuesday
evening. August 7th.
We have never attended a meeting
OF this sort; but we Judge from the
name that 1t is an organization OF
parents Of school pupils to aid the
teachers In smoothing out the rough
places In the path Of learning and
school efficiency.
We are sure that not only are all
the parents welcome, but that they
are urged to be present and help with
the work Of organization SO that our
schools may become more efficient.
At least take the time to come
next Tuesday evening and help to
start the association right and learn
what we may all do to aid.
We feel certain that such an or.
ganization may become a wonderful
help.
The Raymer enterprise., 1923-08-02
NEWS OF NEIGHBOR|NC COMMUNITIES
Gathered by A Lot Of Wide wake Correspondents

Miss Agnes Talbert 10 visiting her
sisters Vera and Ruby in Sidney the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Collier and
daughter Maxine visited at N. H.
Peakes Friday. ~ - =
Mrs. VIM. Talbert visited at the
Collier home Wednesday.
Quite a few are harvesting now
and the grain in most places is good.
Some spring wheat Is damaged with
rust.
Oscar Olander hauled their supply
OF wool to Brush this week.
The Spurgin base ball team play
ed Harbor's Bea1cats on the diamond
near the Showers School house July
29th. The score was IA to 13 In
favor OF the Bearcats. The Spurgin
team was seriously Handicapped on
account Of three Of their number fall,
ing to report The condition Of the
diamond made 1t hard for either team
to play much ball.
The Raymer enterprise., 1923-08-02
BUCKINGHAM NEWS NOTES


Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Berks OF Stone
ham were in Buckingham Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. Grant Freeman's mother, Mrs.
Marshall and her little brother Free.
man who have been visiting ct thu
Freeman home for several days re-
uuIned to their home in Sterling
Saturday.
Andy Kidwell and Henry johnson
spent the week end in Denver.
The Lou Fales family spent Sun
day with Mr.. Smith and his daughter
Opal at Stoneham.
Ralph Dinsmoor and Abe Gillaspit
have been overhauling Arlington
Doty's threshing machine engine and
are now ready for work. Ralph
Dinsmoor will run the engine ~
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. johnson and
Miss Ruth Dinsmoor were dinnel
guests at the A. 8. Whipple hom'
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. johnson wer'
in Greeley Monday.
Mrs. Jas. Silvis and children wer'
in Cheyenne for the Frontier Da!
program. They returned home Sat
prday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Memovich, Mrs
Fales and children were Greeley VII
itors Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. List and dsu
guther Ruth visited relatives in Den
yer last week.
Mrs. Fox and son Milan came u
from Denver Monday to look ate
business Affairs.
Miss velma Jotbins Of Boulde
has been visiting relatives at Ksot
and in Denver.
G. T. Tackett and family stayed l
Buckingham Sunday night on thsl
The Raymer enterprise., 1923-08-02
NJ. E. comualTY CHURCH

The Pastor will speak next Sum
day, and on August 7th he expects
to leave for three weeks trip to
visit hts sons In California.
Sunday morning Aug. 18th Doctor
H. M. Hawthorn will be the speaker.
Sunday morning, the 18th, Mr..
R. B. Spencer Of Ft. Morgan will be
with you.
Sunday morning. Aug. 26th will be
a Sunday School Rally Service, with
a fine program by the school.
The Pastor would thru these
columns say good by. for the trip to
all.
Do not fail to attend the concert In
the School Auditorium, Monday even.
ing. Aug. 9Th. 1t will be rare
tleat.
Jno. r. Wood, Pastor.