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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-04-11
We are IaUish
LIGHT-SIx

s-Passenger ll2-in. w. B. 40 HIP.
Touring 49,. ~. $1O45
Roadster (3-Pass -. 1925
Coupe Roadster (2-Pass) 1875
Coupe (S-Pass. 1895.
Sedan 1885
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-04-11
z2-year traditions

The Studebaker' name
has for ~ years stood for
quality and class. To
build an ordinary car UNI
der that name is unthink-
able.
Our assets are SOC, 0oO,-
0O0-all at stake on serv-
ing you better than all
others.
We have $50, 200, 900
in model plants, equipped
with 1880 up-to-date
machines. We have 3d.
600 workers, under profit
sharing plans which lead
them to stay and develop.
We spend on engineeril
yearly. We employ 1900 i
$4,000 inspections to each
Car in the making.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
BASKETS FROM BERMUDA

BAShEIS TNUW DNIHSNHOD.A
Closely woven baskets in brilliant col
ors are decorated with embroidery IN
yari-colored threads. They come in any
sizes and shapes and make excellent
work baskets.
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The Girl Who Took Il Chance
Nv JEAN SEIvWRIGHT

A vRIL's evident indifference to his
~ devotion only urged Ivan Ouranoff
on to win her love. Despite her
nromise that she would call for batch
Of drawings she had sent him, she did
not appear. He was advised, however,
that a telephone message had been re-
ceiyed for him and so he concluded that
Ayril had been detained, but as several
DAYS passed and no word was received
from her he decided something must
have happened to her.
He acknowledged to himself that she
was very young and perhaps did not
really recognize the depths of his devo-
ton. Perhaps, but he tried to Danish
the thought, she had other admirers and
she was merely playing with him. a
dark flush mounted his pale cheeks and
q sinister flame leaped in his moody
ewes. He must see her. Throwing his
brushes down he walked towards the
telephone. To his disgust he was as
sured that there was no response. he
looked at his watch. 1t was only 4
O'Clock. If Avril had to work so hard
to get her drawings done in time she
should certainly be at her studio now.
With ill-concealed anger he tried again
to get her number, but once more he was
disappointed Then his face cleared. He
would go and call on her. He could at
least make the drawings an excuse to
see her. Then he would find out why
she had not come to his studio. Picking
up his palette he set to work once more
and as he painted he sang an old Rus
sian folk-song whose plaintive melody
expressed the uncertainty OF the lover.
A few hours later Avril was surprised
Al. CHI d fn
She was all alone, for Joyce, despite her
resolutions to shun society, still had a
few social obligations to fulfill. When
she asked who it was the telephone girl
mumbled name that meant nothing to
her, but realizing that the regular girl
was off duty and not wishing to be fus-
sy she said. "Send him up" Perhaps
it was Don for he had spoken about the
possibility of having some new work for
her.
When she opened the door Ivan stood
before her. For moment she was seized
with strange dread. Bowling politely,
he entered. II thought something must
have happened to you, so / brought
round the drawings" he announced as
he handed Avril a package.
"Oh how kind of you" she said TAX
| ing them from him. 81 should have
sent for them before but I have been
dreadfully busy and when I phoned they
said you were out"
You know I'm only too glad to do
anything for you, my golden girl" he
declared as he would have taken her in
his arms, but passing towards the table
Avril opened the package.
"How beautiful they are. I think
they are even more lovely than the last
and 1 thought they were perfection,
she declared.
Consider what an inspiration have
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II would be a disgrace not to do my best
for you" said Ivan while Avril laughed
lightly for she did not wish to listen to
any of Ivan's extravagant speeches.
As Ivan turned his dark, impassioned
eyes upon her Avril longed for Joyce's
return as she had never done before.
She knew that Ivan was impulsive and
she dreaded the thought of a long tete-a-
tete with him. II think I shall just
wrap these up again so they'll be all
ready for me to take to the office. There
are only two or three more to do"
Are they ready? Let me take them
with me-" said Ivan solicitously.
"Oh, but that's an imposition de-
clared Avril Il intended to call with
them tomorrow morning, but here they
are if you insist
"Of course I'm going to take them, y
he said. Avril put those he had brought
in her locker and handed him the other
package.
AS he sought to take her in his arms
there was the sound Of key in the lock
and a moment later Joyce entered the
studio.
Good gracious" declared Joyce when
presently the door shut upon Ivan,
whatever were you doing with that
man."
Nothing" replied Avril, thoroughly
terrified by the look of amazement she
had noted on Joyce's face when she saw
her visitor. Don't you remember him.
Remember him." she asked incred-
ulously. II remember nothing about
him, but knew that was Ouranoff, the
famous illustrator. What was he doing
here?"
"He just dropped in to see how was
getting along. Don't you remember he
used. to be one of the instructors at art
SCHOOL,
"Ouranoff?" questioned Joyce, draw
ing her hand across her forehead as
though to remember ooh yes, I be.
lieve l have a hazy recollection of him
but l never associated the poor teacher
with the famous illustrator"
"Of course he's somewhat changed
He's very successful now" said Avri
with returning assurance.
II didn't know you still kept in touch
with him. You know it's none Of my
business what you do, but l think you
should know a little more about the
people you associate with" and Joyce
quickly told Ayril some truths that made
her burst into tears.
ooh, don't cry. Avril. You know
believe you" said Joyce as Avril pro
fesed her hatred of the man and the ac
cident of his appearance there, "bui
you're such a delightful little scatter
brain only wanted to warn you"
In few minutes, the sobbing ceased
and AvriI smiled, ooh what fool am
l guess I'm tired. I'll go to bed"
Eyes, do, and forget all about this,
said Joyce as she smoothed Avrirs red
gold hair, all unknowing her Friends
tragic secret.
ITO be continued.)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
Little Stories For Bedtime
GRANNY AND REDDY FOX GO
HUNTING
(By THORNTON BURGEsS>

FOLLY. round, bright Mr.. Sun had
just got well started on his daily
y climb up in the blue, blue sky that
morning when he spied two figures trot-
ting across the snow-cOvered Green
Meadows, one behind the other. They
were trotting along quite as if they had
made up their minds. just where they
were going. They had. You see, they
were Reddy and Granny Fox, and they
were bound for the Big River at the
place where the water ran too swift
to freeze. You see, the day before Reddy
had discovered Quacker the Wild Duck
swimming about there, and now they
were on their way to try to catch him.
Granny led the way and Reddy fol-
lowed meekly behind her. To tell the
truth, Reddy hadn't the least idea that
they would have a chance to catch
Ouacker, because Quacker kept out in
the water and there he was as safe from
them as if they were thousand miles
away. The only reason that Reddy had
willingly started with Granny was the
hope that he might find a dead fish
washed up on the shore, as he had the
day before.
Granny certainly is growing foolish
in her old age" thought Reddy as he
trotted along behind her. II told her
that Quacker never once came ashore
all the time watched yesterday. l
don't believe he ever comes ashore, and
if she knows anything at all she ought to
know that she can't catch him out there
in the water. Granny used to be smart
enough when she was young, l guess,
but she certainly is losing her mind now.
It's a pity, ~ great pity. can Just
imagine how Quacker will laugh at her.
have to laugh myself"
He did laugh, but you may be SURE
he took great pains that Granny should
not see him laughing. Whenever she
looked round he was as sober as could
be. In fact, he appeared to be quite as
eager as if he felt sure that they would
catch Quacker. Now, old Granny Fox
is very wise in the ways of the world,
and if Reddy could have known what
was going on in her mind as she led the
way to the Big River he might not have
felt quite so sure of his own smartness.
Granny was doing some quiet laughing
herself.
"He thinks I'm old and foolish and
don't know what I'm about, the young
scamp" thought she. HE thinks he
has learned all there is to learn. 1t isn't
the least use in the world to try to tell
him anything. When young folks feel
the way he does it is waste of time to
talk to them. He has got to be shown
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There is nothing like experience to take
tho concnit ont of these youngsters"

There is nothing like experience to take
the conceit out of these youngsters"
Now, conceit is the feeling that you
know better than any one else. Perhaps
you do, and then again perhaps you
don't. So, sometimes it is best not to
be too sure of your own opinion. Reddy
was sure. So he trotted along behind
old Granny Fox and planned smart
things to say to her when she found that
there wasn't a chance to catch Quackel
the Duck. I am afraid, very much
afraid, that Reddy was planning to be
saucy. People who think themselves
smart are quite apt to be saucy.
Presently they came to the bank Of
the Big River. Old Granny Fox told
Reddy to sit still while she crept UP
behind some bushes where she could
peek out on to the Big River. He
grinned as he watched her. He was still
grinning when she tiptoed back. He
expected to see her face long with disap,
pointment. Instead, she looked very
much pleased.
"Quacker is there" said she, "and
think he will make us very good din
ner. Creep up behind those bushes and
see for yourself, then come back herr
and tell me what you think we better de
to get him."
So Reddy stole up behind the bushes
and this time it was Granny who
grinned as she watched. As he creep
along Reddy wondered if it could b
that for once Quacker had come ashore
] Granny seemed so sure that they coult
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Presently the Raggedys came to
little shop standing beside the road and
at the door stood funny little fat man
with CHEEKY smile.
Hello everybody" he cried. "Have
you something you wished mended while
you waltz"
'Oh yes!" Raggedy Ann said. "Our
magical hobby horse, in jumping over
log, broke off both of his front legs!"
"Har the little man said. THAT is
mighty soon fixed, 1 can tell you. Just
step inside and 1 will put my pot of
glue on the fire and we will fix that
nice hobby horse"
And the little fat man put the pot of
glue upon the fire and then said. II
thought 1 heard lot Of bowling back
in the woods!"
Indeed! You did, Raggedy Andy
replied, "Old Heezy the Witch and old
Hazel Hagg were after us to catch Rag
gedy Ann and take her candy heart
away from her and the hobby horse
gave both old Witches a hard thump
with his hind feet"
"And it served them both right" the
little man said. THE idea of anyone
wishing to take a candy heart away
from anyone! The old Witches must
/
be very mean and selfish.
YES, they are!" Raggedy Ann said.
''They think my candy heart is magic
heart, but it really isn't. 1t is only a
candy heart with the words L love you
printed on it, and it is sewed up inside
my cotton-stuffed body"
'And do you mean to say the two
old Witches intended cutting your rag
body open and taking your candy heart ::
Well! They had better not come
around here. can tell you!'
Well" Raggedy Andy said, "Here
they come right now, Mr.. Fixus, maybe
we had better hide"
Just stand right here" the little Mr..
Fixus said, land see how l fix them "
Where is Raggedy Ann and Raggedy
Andy?" Heezy and Hazel cried in loud,
angry tones.
Are you Heezy the Witch and Hazel
Hagg?" Mr.. Fixus asked with twinkle
in his eye.
Eyes we are" the two women howled,
land we want Raggedy Ann
"Now let's see," Mr.. Fixus said as If
he were turning over great problem
in his mind. "How shall / determine
which to give Raggedy Ann toy He
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22

Just before Christmas we hold a toy
bazaar. The children bring forth all
the toys and books they possess and we
make a selection of gifts for the, more
unfortunate children. They choose
what they wish to send. and they would
be ashamed to give away their shabby,
broken toys. Most small children do
not understand that giving as we'll as
taking are part of Christmas. since
presents they give TO others are paid
for by their parents and require no
sacrifice on their part.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
MOTOR BAGS

The bags one carries on a motor trip
must be as smart as they are serviceable
For this purpose there are the most
stunning bags of red leather. They are
of all sizes. from the small vanity to a
large dressing bag almost as big as q
medum-sized suitcase. and are beautiful
ly fitted with all the necessary toilet
requisites. Small flat envelope bags are
carried with a costume of black or dark
blue and add a touch of brill:ancy SO
essential to chic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
By Branner

"Now, maybe when the one which
pulls the hardest gets away, you can
come back ~
And he pushed the two old Witches
out of his fixit shop and slammed the
door shut.
"They won't bother us now!" he
laughed as he started to mend the brok-
en- hobby horse And indeed the two
Witches were having a merry time,
pulling and Juggling trying to get their
noses apart.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
A VISIT
BY ANNE CAMPBELL

Just a friendly little chat
In friendly little flat.
Where there's welcome on the mat
For me!
Just happy hour or two
When the darkest skies seem blue,
And there's nowhere but with you
I'd be.
Just a frank exchange Of thought
On the blessings time has brought;
Just fleeing moment caught
With you!
Just two eyes that understand,
And the pressure of hand
From one friend in all the land
True Blue!
Just a friendly little chat
In a friendly little flat;
Seems a little thing, at that
But, Gee!
How it's frightened up the day!
Why. all week l shall be gay
Just because you talked this way
With me!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
Today's Thought
Nv REV. KENNETH OWENS

HE did that which was evil in the sight
of the Lord. III. Kings 24-19.
They suffer who do evil IN the sight Of
the Lordi
They lose who bury kindness in the
thrust Of the sword.
They earn no happiness who utter Ill Of
friend and foe,
Who build their hopes Of heaven on the
vanity Of show.
But he who labors patiently in labor and
love
May earn a heritage Of faith In eternity
above.
Let's bend our backs to plow and pen,
have courage Of our creeds
And trust in Him who guards our souls
to answer all our needs.
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Listening In On Foe

self. so it's lucky it's no worse than it
is :"
"Well, you'd better hurry that hot
water bag right in to him then" advised
the inquisitive neighbor. They're al
ways lots sicker when there's nothing
the matter with them, you know"
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scratched his head while both Witches

scratched his head while both WITCHES
howled:
"Me! Met Then Mr.. Fixus took
his pot of glue and said:
Both of you stand here. :" and he put
them facing each other and put large
spot of glue on each of their noses.
Then he pressed their noses together and
held them there for long time.
When the glue had hardened and they
could not pull their noses apart, Mr.
| Fixus said:
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catch him that this must be the case.
But when he peeped through the bushes
there was Quacker way out in the mid(lo
Of the open water just where he ha-,
been the day before.
Next Story: Reddy Is Sure Granny
Has Lost Her Senses. Il
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
WINNIE WRINKLE
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Raggedy Ann and
Raggedy Andy car
ried the wooden hob
by horse down the
path through t h e
deep, deep woods.
Usually the nice
magical hobby horse
carried the Raggedys,
but this time, when
the Raggedys were
riding upon the hob
by horse and they
were trying to escape
fro m Heezy the
Witch and another
old woman, both Of
whom wished to get
Raggedy AIMS can
DIV heart. the hobby
horse had broken his
two front wooden
legs.
Then, Of course,
the Raggedys would
not leave the hobby
horse, so they picked
him up and carried
him.
AS they walked
along after the hob
by horse had given
both old Witches a
thump with his hind
legs, the Raggedys
saw a sign upon a
tree which rea d,
Everything mended
,rl,.y1 800, sx -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23
Willys-Overland Has
Purchased New Plant
In PHILADELPHIA

To take care of what is expected
to be the greatest demand for Its
product in it's history along the en-
tire Atlantic seaboard, a demand
presaged by the remarkable popu-
larity achieved by Overland and
Willys-Knight motor cars during
1928, WHY'S Overland announces
the acquisition of a new plant IN
Philadelphia in which 100 Overland
cars a day are to be built within
another four or six weeks time.
This announcement makes Phila-
delphia a greater automobile center
than ever before. inasmuch as it is
anticipated that the output of the
new factory will take care of the
bulk of the demand within the fif-
teen states and the District of Col
umbia contiguous to the Atlantic
coast from the New England States
to the Carolinas.
The new WHY'S Overland plant is
located on South 10th Street, below
Grays Avenue, in West Philadelphia.
1t was built in 1913 and during the
war was used by the Federal Gov
eminent With it's ideal railroad
and river frontage facilities the
plant is ideal for the purpose for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23

Hudson Essex production Is en-
closed, as against 40 per cent for the
industry.
1.-THE machines and manufacturing
methods which make this new Essex
possible at its unusual price are
among the most interesting sights l
have ever seen.
They range from mighty steam
hammers and giant grinding ma
chimes to little devices 50 delicate
and sensitive that they put human
powers Of perception and measure
ment to shame, There are whole
rows Of automatic machines which
work to an exactness worthy OF
watch. maker or jeweler.
"One o. the most interesting ma
chimes was a delicate testing device
for checking the balance OF the
crankshafts. A crankshaft revolves
about 1900 to 1000 times minute
for average driving, and unless II Is
perfectly balanced 1t sets up vibra-
ton. To guard against this. eacn
Hudson land Essex crankshaft IS
placed in a special testing machine
and revolved. This device is SO min
utely accurate that 1t registers VS.
IDLY mere tapping with the fingers.
It discloses Immediately every un-
balance, however slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23
Did You KNOW

That the gears will be snapper If
q lighter gear lubricating compound
is used? That is. If you want to
make a quick getaway in traffic.
running up to twenty miles an hour
or over in second. the shifts can be
made easier with a more freely flow
ing lubricant.
That when shifting at top speed
in second the engine should be given
a final squirt of acceleration If it
is allowed to slow down just before
the shift out second is made the
gears will Stic.>.
That the life of a water hose con-
nection between radiator and engine
block can be greatly increased by
turning its bottom side up? In the
upper hose connection particularly
the water is always acting some
what upon the interior of the lower
half of the hose and rotting it. The
top of a hose connection is invari-
ably in good condition when the
rotting of the lower half has necessi-
tated replacement. Turning 1t vir-
tually doubles it's life.
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This inaccuracy is then corrected,
and the shaft is re-tested until 1t Is
exactly right. This eliminates one OF
the principal causes of vibration ana
results in the remarkable smooth
running of the new Essex.
1.-THE plants are light. clean and
equipped with the latest safety de-,
vices. Raw material enters the fac
tory, and after inspection moves
steadily through the various manu-
featuring operations toward the
point where it is finally installed as
a part of the complete automobiles:
The work is greatly sub-divided and
specialized. and when one task is
finished the material moves on 10
the next group Of men. 1t is all on
a carefully maintained schedule, WITH
no confusion, haste or waiting.
"In the Hudson factory, 80 per cent
of the constituent parts which make
up Hudson and Essex cars are manu-
featured and finished. Even such
units as axles, clutches and trans
missions are produced by Hudson's
own working force in it's own plant
not bought outside and assembled.
That means only one manufacturing
profit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23
which willys-Overland has acquired


it.
The actual floor space to be used
will be 161 900 square feet. which
does not include the platforms which
surround all the buildings, nor rail-
road trackage. etc.
It Is expected that the plant Will
begin operation some time in Feb
ruary with a factory force OF ap-
proximately 300 men, augmented by
a sales and office force of 6O people.
1t is anticipated that the initial daily
production will be 100 cars, but this
is soon to be increased to 200. The
present schedule calls for the man.
ufacture of Overland models only,
but it is expected that the WHY'S
Knight line will be added shortly.
In checking over the operations
that are to be performed at the new
plant it is obvious that the local
establishment will manufacture,
rather than merely assemble these
cars. as much of the material will
be purchased direct from the VEN
doris and will be shipped to the
point and processed here. All tops
| are to be produced mere; wheels,
rims, batteries and other accessories
| will be shipped right to the new
plant from their original manufac-
! turerS.
Assembled motors will be shipped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23
Back From Trip to
Hndson-Essex Factory

Frank 8. Carpenter, local Hudson
Essex dealer who has just returned
from Detroit, where he spent this
last week with the other Hudson
Essex dealers Of Maine seeing Just
how the Hudson Essex cars are
manufactured, reports.
THE Hudson Motor Car Co. Is at
the highest point Of production in
its entire history. and that Is par
ticularly fortunate for us. because
the demand for the new Essex and
the Super-Six Is Tar ahead OF the
supply.
"There is no doubt but that twice,
and probably three times. as many
motorists will buy Essex cars In 1924
az did in 1923.
TT would not surprise me II in
1924 Hudson would become the larg-
est exclusive producer Of six cylinder
cars in the world, counting on a larg-
er number OF Super-Sixes and null
tiplied. production Of Essex. Certain
ly we shall make In 1924 more SIX
cylinder enclosed cars than any other
company. Seventy-five per cent. OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23

intact from Toledo, but these are to
be carefully block-tested here
Frames also will be shipped from
the Toledo plant, but will be drilled
and riYeted here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-23

through those far flung lands where
good road" is any road through
which a camel can pass or one that
is not submerged under mountains
Of shifting sands.
The letter and photograph come
from Frank Muehlhauser, Cleveland
business man, who, before starting