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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15
SHIPS
/. 22,136 CARS IN
FEBRUARY
Marks Increase of 70 Per
Cent Over Shipments Of
One Year Ago.

President John N. WHY'S Of
Willys-O Overland announces another
new production record with Febru-
ary shipments of 22,186 WHY'S
Knight ana Overland cars, an aver
age Of more than a thousand cars
o day for the twenty-five working
days Of the month.
This mark surpasses the total Of
February. 1928, by more than 70
per cent.
The peak shipping point for one
day reached during the month was
1928 cars.
Paralleling this increase in ship.
ping Is the increase in return Of
retail sales certificates from dealers
in the field. which Is the one &C.
curate method that the factory pos
Sesses Of keeping check on actual
retail purchases. According to re.
ports from the office of the comp
troller retail sales certificates re-
turned during February are prac-
tically double those of q year ago,
which Is taken by officials of the
factory as evidence Of steady buy
ing activity throughout the colder
weather periods.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15
This Weeks Motor SerlnOnette
No. 6-YOur Standing and Your Car.

- Aasociationl.
Mere ownership sof automobile longer mark of dis
tncon And degrees dropping the habit Of judging
Many people buy beyond their their needs
while others who could afford than they display buy
sparingly.
But there method Of rating that growing popularity
quite rapidly the automobile ITSELF People
judged by the way they treat their
Moteaten oriental the floor Of home would
indicate prosperity. You would not make
sion on business acquaintance by inviting him TO spend the
for him. doesn't usually gain much Roadway in this
world with baggy trousers though he 500 for
clothes.
very largely and rightly, judged by he re-
CARDS his possessions And the rule applies
ship.
Your standing in the social and business world
the way your performs well aber and
condition Of the accessories that with it, because appear
Of your reflects your character and taste
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15
SIX IS On.
VIEW 1T AUTO !.
SHOW
Newcomer Is Moderate in
Price and Displayed in
Varied Models.

The Flint Six, a newcomer at the
Washington Automobile Show. has
an excellent display Of all varieties
Of models which have attracted q
goodly share Of attention.
The Flint Six 10 d medium priced
six-cylinder car Of advance design,
distinguished by It's smooth, power
full seventy.horsepower motor, with
seven-bearing crankshaft, and al.
most vibrationless operation,
mounted on a sturdy, rigid chassis
comfortably springed.
The Flint body types represent
the best practice in modern coach
craft and bear q distinct resemblance
to the Locomobile. which sponsors
the Flint. The line includes q five.
passenger Standard touring, four.
passenger coupe. and five.passenger
Standard sedan, together with q
sport type three-passenger roadster
and four.passenger sport touring.
The recent change in Flint specifi.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15

owner list in this territory is grow
Ing at gratifying pace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15
Shelac Proves Best
Means Of Fixing
Auto Tops

Top repairs usually are not
very lasting, especially if rub-
berized fabric and tube cement
are used, as the cement de-
teriorates rapidly under the ac-
ton Of the weather. A good
substitute for cement is shellac.
The part to be repaired should
be cleaned thoroughly and then
rOughened slightly with sand
paper, says a writer in Auto
mobile Digest. The patch is
applied by using shellac as q
cement, pressing the patch down
firmly, starting at the center
and working out toward the
edges. Special care should be
used to see that the edges are
pressed down flat, otherwise
water will work under the patch.
If a weight is permitted to re-
main on the patch until thor
oughly dry, a good job will be
insured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15
Limousine for Live Stock.

A modern English farmer carries
his live stock to market in a motor
cycle. replacing the aidecar with a
Grated pen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15
"JaY Walkers" Take Heed!

The "jay walker" element among
pedestrians is made the target Of q
bill introduced recently in the
Legislature in New York State, de-
signed to regulate the movement Of
persons who walk along streets and
highways. The measure seeks to
provide that pedestrians shall not
use streets or highways negligently
or recklessly, or willfully refuse to
obey the signal of a traffic officer
or recklessly disregard their own
safety or the safety Of any person
by the manner Of their use of the
streets or highways"
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15
Keep Gasoline Vent
Open To Let Air
Into Tank

The cap Of the gasoline tank
filler has in it a small hole-if
the gasoline system is Of the
gravity feed type. This il to
allow air to enter the tank so
that the gasoline flowing out
will not leave q vacuum, which
will finally become so strong as
to stop the flow Of gasoline to
the carburetor.
When gasoline fails to reach
the carburetor at any time,
make sure that this vent is
open before looking for stop
page.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15
DON'T

Most motorists are blooming fools,
They trifle with the traffic rules.
I don't.
A man should never drive too fast.
Or brag about the car he's passed.
/ don't.
A man should never lose his bean
When plotting q gas-machine.
/ don't.
On city street or open road,
A man should never break the code,
Nor fellow-farers incommOde.
I don't.
In fact, have no car to run,
I'm shy the coin to purchase one,
You'd think ] wouldn't have
much fun.
I DON'T.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15

cations II the addition Of four.wheel
brakes a. optional extra equipment
and balloon tires.
The Flint permanent top IL Of
special interest, as its rugged con-
struction and heavy covering assure
longer life and good appearance.
The Washington Flint Company,
local distributors, report that the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15

time and the trouble may disappear.
But II the engine is stiff to pull
round a seizure may be imminent,
80 1t should be taken down and the
bearings examined. All engine de-
rangemNents should be attended to
the moment they manifest them
seleeves. If abnormal heating 0c-
ours, pour oil in.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15
Seek Tax RepoaI.

Because every rnotOrist In the
United States IL compelled to pay
into the Federal Treasury an
average Of $3.50 annually under
the per cent war excise tax. the
Pennsylvania Motor Federation,
represented by sixty-two affiliated
motor clubs, II waging q fight be-
fore Congress to have the tax re.
pealed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-15
Associations Consolidate.

The American Automobile Asso-
citation and the National Motorists
Association are to consolidate. The
combined organization win be
known as the new American Auto
mobile Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-02
NOW TO MAKE READY!

Those who give the matter any
thought, and we assume that includes
most of US. know that 1t is wise to
do our Christmas shopping early, but
does recognition of the truth in this
instance make us free from the wor-
ries and mistakes that follow upon
neglect to do that which we know
we should do? That remains to be
seen, but II we anticipate the next
few weeks in accord with the exper-
fences during the holiday weeks of
previous years our conclusions are
not likely to be very reassuring.
However. here is the opportunity to
improve on our record.
Why not keep in mind the advan-
tage it would be to all concerned, to
both giver and recipient, if we would
so about this holiday business me-
thodically and thoughtfully, and
make ready right now. We SO may
obtain more for our money. we so
may find better assortments from
which to select, we so may make it
much easier for ourselves and for all
with whom we have to deal-but why
go on? Everybody knows all about
this, but isn't it possible to surprise
ourselves and delight our friends by
doing the unusual In this matter of
our holiday purchases and prepare
lions? 1t would be an altogether de-
liGhtful innovation. Let's try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-02

he could. until Duke Logs became
interested in him, and one twelfth
night made Pepin king of the feast
at the castle. 1t was on that night
that the Wolf came to the castle to
beg for food. No one haG the power
to give him food but Pepin. who
gives the old beggar his share of the
loaf.
On his way from the castle the
Wolf gives hia share to a little
child. who is the Christ child In
disguise. BY this act the Wolf wins
his pardon, and Is not forced to beg
any more.
Duke Logs sends Pepin to school,
a rare chance for boy of those
times and circumstances, and Pepil
receives employment at the castl,,
where he helps to manage the estate.
Every year. thereafter. Duks Logs
chooses n poor peasant lad as king
OF the twelfth night feast, and does
much to help these boys. This story
would be especially interesting to n
boy about IL years old.
Published by l.. c. Page and Com
pany, unc), SO Beacon street,
Boston, Mass.
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Editorial Comment
The Reed Resolution
(Boston Transcript

Republican self-respect requires
that cOgnizance be taken by the ne.
publican conference OF the Senate Oh
the course pursued by those RepuD'
lican senators who refused In the re-
cent campaign to support the nom
inees Of the Cleveland convention
To ignore the desertion Of the re-
publican nominees and the repudia.
ton of the Cleveland platform w
Senator La Toilette and the Repup.
lican senators who followed him gu.
Of the party would have been nos
~ to invite but to deserve their con.
tempt. 1t would also have been mos
unfair to senators Johnson and snip.
sted Of Minnesota who refused to VS.
the Republican label to get elected
and have been content to accept as
signments as representatives OF
third party In the Senate. -
The resolution offered by Senate,
Reed of Pennsylvania. and adoptsu
by the Republican conference OF W
Senate. provides dignified metnoo
OF performing painful duty. IT un.
dertakes to infiict no punishment q
the expense Of assignments to com.
fnittees already made for the snoI.
session, but only 10 protect Tor Wy
future the trust youchsafed TO INV
party in power at the last election.
To restore party government. pa5G
loyalty must be revived. To do tna'
a premium must not be put upon ois-
loyalty to party principles and deseI
ton of party nominations. The Resu
resolution points the way.
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% edH0ec sorxlr

Professor Crow was q very wise
bird,
Yes, yes, two times I'd say.
He could easily say the alphabet
Backwards from z to A.
AS he sat in his feather suit at his
desk
Right in front of all the school.
He'd often quietly point with his
wing
At a little three legged Ounce stool.
But he did nothing like that a.
ended last nights story. No in
deedy. He had forgotten every
thing he ever knew and more than
he could ever hope to learn. al
though he was great professor.
Danny Fox was trying to turn the
front doorknob, you remember.
Dearest me and dearest you. I hope
he doesn't before Ducky Waddies
fastens the bolt. Isn't it too had
that some swift footed little animal
didn't sit nearest the door instead of
that poky wabbly footed little duck
What would happen II that Dreadful
fox once slipped into the school
room ! never could relate. Your
Uncle Dave has too tender a heart
towards all little animals. But.
thank goodness! The bolt clicked
before Danny Fox had turned the
knob half way round.
"Botheration!" snarled that un-
welcome caller, finding that the door
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-02
rs LITTLE ck!. RABBIT l!s!,l
DAVID CORY,

refused to open. Then. tapping soft
ly, he waited for maybe a minute or
three and peeped through the key
hole to see what he could see.
So did Ducky waddles. but his
yellow bill turned white as milk
when he saw the big angry eve OF
fanny Fox on the other side OF the
keyhole. / guess he wished that
the door had been locked with q key
instead of bolt.
"Now keep quiet" whispered
Professor Jim Crow. Fasten the
inside blinds on the two side win
dows." When this was done, there
wasn't sound in the little school
twenty little frightened hearts.
Guess we'll all be kept in after
school," by and by Uttered Sammy
Skunk, who was afraid of no one in
the Shady Forest. Nobody dared
bother him for fear of being sprayed
all over with ill-smelling stuff that
smarted and blinded ones eyes.
just then Bobbie Redvest had =
bright idea. Yes sir, he did. And
it took him but a moment to turn !!
into a deed. Up to the little window
in the roof he flew. and pushing UP
the sash, away he few as fast as
his wings could take him to tne
Police Station in Rabbitville. So
quietly did he open the window that
even crafty old Danny Fox never
heard him as he sat on the front
steps bordering how to get into the
little Red School House.
Pretty soon, that hungry old fox
tiptoed around the building. looS!ns
up at the window, wondering If he
broke the glass panes whether he
would I've able to force open :he IN
side shutters. We'll, / might as
well try" he muttered to himself
and dragging over n log, he set II
up endwise under the window
Finally. after many a slip and a
slide, he stood up on ton and peeked
into the school room. For n minute
or two he could see nothing. fov
the shutter was tightly closed. and
bolted and the room quite dark. BY
and by, after a while. and snarly
smile. he could make out the dim
forms of the furry and feathered
coated little scholars huddled close
to brave old Professor Crow. and
in the next story I'll tell you what
happened after that.
Copyright 1924. David Cory.
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never be satisfied as long as human
nature persists; 1t Is one Of the needs
that make for our growth and devel-
opment. There is no substitute for
It. no panacea that may enable us
to do without It. The laws Of man
may not take Its place. They hinder
or help but little at worst or best.
When big business fails in it's dis
elimination 1t pays the penalty. The
big business Of wheat growing over
estimated the demand and under
went what any big business must
undergo IL 1t fails in judgment and
discrimination. Now comes an in
creased demand. not, however, be-
cause of any legislation and the big
business of wheat raising improves.
Legislation may do somewhat to en-
able US to take fuller advantage Of
such opportunities.
Legislation in this State can be of
service. II wise 1t can for instance
aid greatly In the solution Of our
highway. and traffic problems. II the
right people for making such laws
have not been sent to the Legislature
1t Is the fault of those who sent them.
They had all the opportunity afford
ed by a direct primary in which to
make the selection. Manifestly it
was impossible for big or for little
business to dictate that selection IL
the voters attended to their response
bilities. BY every reason they should
be open minded to questions pre-
scented to- them: II Is but fair to as
sumo they will be. II they are they
Will consider on the merits such mat
tiers as the proposition to levy a
small tax for the publicity of the
state. We think they will find merits
In that plan. especially as it does not
call for the addition of another de-
partment, and because Maine. all Of
Maine. farmers as we'll as grocers,
should receive some degree Of BEN
eft from publicity OF the States adj
vantages.
We can think of no better way of
ensuring economy and keeping down
Of the tax rate than for each repre-
sentative district to let its repre-
sentative know that 1t wishes him to
insist upon economy. that it wishes
him to keep his hands off log-rolling.
that It will not ask him to bring
home "the bacon" If in order to OBJ
tain it he finds that he must vote
for appropriations unsuited to eco
nomical management of public af-
fairs. The representatives to the
Legislature will need that kind of
support: If we do not give it to them.
IL we do not exercise discrimination
and help them to do so. we need't ex-
pect to find an excuse In dsnuncia-
ton of what they do.
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ornouNcE OR DISCRIMINATE

Some are old enough to recall the
depressing effect upon agriculture IN
tho East when the virgin soil OF tue
great west was being exploited last
ar than the demand, Many are aware
that people nowadays are turning
from agricultural employment to the
c,,,ss II Is reasonable to suppose
that ono OF the Inducements for TINS
,rcnd 4. the hope for better pay put
that Is not all. People OK 'ooas
eyince a dislike OF farm work. OF tue
long hours. Of lack OF the bright
lights. It Is a fair guess that inc
trend 10 the city will not be stopped
until the farm offers such superior
advantages as to attract the spirit
NJ enterprise. Even under present
conditions Il does In some instances
though not as many as one would
wish. attract enterprise that Is de-
&ermined to adapt itself to changed
conditions and does AFFORD profit.
One cannot travel throughout the
state without seeing evidence OF II.
President Coolidge recently called
attention to the evidence that in the
near future this country will not pro-
duce all the agricultural products the
American people would consume. Is
1t reasonable to suppose that the
people will then be incompetent or
loo pleasure loving to find the profit
which agriculture would then hold
out to them? Is there any reason
why agriculture should now feel
hopclessly despondcnt9, Is there any
reason now why It should consider
itself the 'poor relation?
What In all history. has ever been
gained by aenunciation without due
discrimination? Why denounce big
business In our country, when 1t IS
in competition with big business In
other countries, which do not regu.
late It as wisely as do we? Why not
try to improve on the regulations
why say that what Maine wants 10
al-the-year citizens. when as mat
ter Of fact We also want summer Wis
itors and winter visitors, and invit-
ing the latter in no way should inter-
fers with inviting the others? Why
assume that the farmer does not de-
rive some bcnefit from improved
highways. that the millions ex-I
pended on them do not enhance
the value OF adjoining farm prop
ertys Would II not be better to
recognise the fact that we are all
protiting from better highways, that
We al should bear orr share in their
construction. that II we are wise we
win sndsavor to compel those who
wear them out to pay for maintains
lng thsmt
Dsnunciation 10 easy ana many
tAsrs are who resort to 1t. Discrimi-
nation b difhcAit: merely putting
pan to paper doesn't satisfy Il. q
constant and never ending study. i,
- ana there il, need OF the united
AEort q al mindss That need win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-02
Railroads and STEAMBOATS,
MAINE CENTRAL RAilRoAo
Eastern Standard Time
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4 olson tinucd alter October 10. sSunday ooy
DC. DOUGLASS, n. L. HARRIS.
p.ss.s4 V.P. & Geni Mgr. GenIPasS AGA,
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TRANSPORTATION EVOLUTION

There II no authority to compel a
railroad to continue to sell Its
service at 4 loss. so when the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad petitions the
Interstate Commerce Commission for
permission to discontinue rs miles
Of its branch lines It is reasonable to
suppose the request will be granted.
II II shall be found that the roads
may not be run without loss.
There have been instances where
individuals have taken over short
lines abandoned by a railroad COM
pany and have managed to secure
fherefrom some profitable service.
The real test Of the profit will come
when replacement OF that which is
worn out becomes inevitable. yet 1t
does seem probable that there are
instances in the case of small lines
where individual management would
be more economical than that given
to subsidiaries by a great corpora
ton. Moreover n more limited SER
vice would better De tolerated by the
public where the individual Is struS-
Cling along.
But what about discontinuance
altogether Of facilities which a
previous generation enjoyed ana
were thought entitled to? Are we
of tho present to enjoy as good
facilities as did our forefathers?
Evidently not In all respects. AZ
m. sxpressed II: people nowadays
want their private railroads at the
public's expense" That Is sure 10
cost the public more. AS busi-
nsss enterprise the warrant for II
should be found In increased al
vantage. The change. too, Is OF
revolutionary, or more properly
evolutionary, nature. The process
Of adjustment is imperative. 1t de-
mands the best Of Judgment.
II appears that the railroads con-
esmplate running BUSES over the
public highways in some instances
10 compensate for discontinued lines
or to supplement Lines maintained,
who IN TO bear the expense enta'ieu
bv such use Of the highways. ana
what does that expense amount to-
Such information and wise actioh
based upon the information seem 10
DO absolutely essential now ana ior
the future.