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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-04-25
STREETS ARE CLEAN

Henry Little, street commissioner,
has been busy this week cleaning up
the streets and alleys of Mountain
Home. This has improved and helps
to beautify our city, and it is hoped
that every citizen will take it upon
himself to see that their premises are
kept clean. AS suggested by our
Chamber of Commerce, "Use the paint
brush"-it helps greatly to beautify
the surroundings.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-04-25
FOR WOMEN ONLY

Next Saturday night is when the
ladies step out and the good men Of
the city will wash the dishes. put
the children to bed, wind the cat
and put the clock out" We know
the men will do this willingly, for
have they not had Saturday night
as their own since time immemorial?
Ladies, this is your night out.
Come to the library at s o'clock and
spend an hour with the girls.
This is informal Do not dress up
unless you want to make a speech.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-04-25
NEW MEMBER FOR K. H.

The Knights of Honor last Friday
night initiated another new member,
Ilvin Baker, who enjoyed the ordeal.
The mock trial by the members, with
Judge Whitaker on the bench, was
very amusing. The discipline of its
members has a pleasantly about the
procedure, but is really effectual in
correcting bad habits. The boys say
that several have dropped profanity.
The report of their Easter outing is
given elsewhere.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-04-25
SHRINERS ATTEND
THE CEREMONIAL

Boise was the mecca Wednesday of
this week for members of the An
cient and Arabic order, Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine. The spring ceremon-
ial was held at that time and a large
class of novices were on hand to take
the pilgrimage over the burning
sands.
Every Mountain Home Shriner
who could separate himself from his
place of business went to Boise to
enjoy the program.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-04-25
CLYDE BALL
WINS BOOTS

Clyde Ball was high man in the
high squad at Sundays shoot and
Won the prize, a pair of hip rubber
porting boots, given by the Golden
lule Store. The scores:
Jim Tye, 21; Clyde Ball, 10; Bill
(Daniel, IS; T. P. Scholtz, 1S; II.
" Smith, 1S; Guy Henderson, II;
Walter Kunnecke, II; Jim Stafford,
6 Frank Hendricks, 16; G. b. Fara-
ay, 10; o. g. Cannon, Is; and
ieorge Evans, IS.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-04-25
CHOIR ENJOYS
WAFFLE BREAKFAST

At the invitation OF the ladies Of
st. James Auxiliary the members of
the Easter choir gathered at $3.50 in
the Library Club Room Sunday
morning, where delightful waffle
breakfast was served
The bright morning sun shining
on the long white table surrounded
by cheerful faces and merry moods
bespoke the Easter spirit, and when
all was finished the choir went di-
rectly to the church, where a mem
orable Easter service was rendered.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-04-25
LIKES THE PAPER

In renewing his subscription to
the Republican, Charles F. Robbins
writes from Long Beach, CAL:
Enclosed find check, as l sure
want to keep in touch with the good
old town of Mountain Home. I want
to compliment you on the paper you
are putting out. 1t is not only filled
with interesting news, but it is all
written in a snappy manner"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-04-25
P. E. o. MEETS

Chapter w. Of the P. E. o. met
with Mrs. Gibson on Wednesday OF
last week. After the program plans
were made for serving at the even
ing gathering Of mothers and daugh-
ters in the Library club room. Mrs.
Harley will be hostess at the 'Moth-
er's Day meeting May Z.
Evening star., 1924-07-27
Motor La,u Completely Blamed
Upon Intersectional Ignorance
Troreling in U. S. Like Crossing Europe's
Many Boundary Lines-Pedestrian
Found Victimized.

Bay State capital each division of
traffic moves in turn. and there are
periods when traffic stops entirely so
that pedestrians can cross in genuine
safety.
1t is an open question among traf-
fic experts as to which traffic plans
are best suited for given conditions
and just how far the Nation can go
in standardizing regulations. but it
is now generally recognized that the
first step in any event is for the Cali
fornan to know what the Pennsyl-
vanian is doing i'll the matter of
traffic regulation and vice versa.
Boy Scout Work Cited.
A safety worked in Springfield.
Mass, recently rushed into print to
take exception to a statement made
by Cleveland man who said that
no city was honestly working toward
safety when it entrusted some Of its
traffic regulation to Boy Scouts. The
Springfield man said that he doubted
whether Boy Scouts were directing
traffic at the crossings of any Amer
lean city, but failed to take the trou-
BILE to learn that this very situation
is found in the city OF Trenton. \. j.
Little by little the motorist is COM
ing to see that the country is more
or less unacquafnted with itself, mo-
toristically speaking. But the pro-
that travellers must put up with all
sorts of inconvenienceS in the mean
time. Persons who are travelling eX-
tensively say that local motorists
and officials instead of profiting by
the knowledge brought to them from
outsiders take the attitude that the
outsider is a motor moron and ought
to know better.
1t is contended that if courts were
little more broadminded on the sub
I,r nt,
the knowledge of general conditions
which must proceed uniformity. AS
it is Hizzoner will usually say to the
offending tourist, We'll. you're in
Rome now and you've got to do as
the Greek tell his story maybe the
Romans would discover that they
were doing things the wrong way
round.
The eastern and mid-western con-
ferenceS of motor vehicle admins
traitors will do much to show that
the country is divided into egotistical
motor camps with respect to rules
and regulations, but the biggest re-
suits will come from the motorist
as soon as he awakens to the falaCy
of the present situation.
This is the view taken by busin es
men who contend that the matter
Of automobile regulation should par
allel national distribution of any
otner service. IneE SHOW, lot IN
stance, that the reason moving pic
ture reels are DISTRIBUTED and mar
keted on virtually the same plan
throughout the country is because
the public in Oregon demands exactly
the same service as that in Florida.
The public in Los Angeles buys the
same food products as the public in
Dover, Del. and this Is due to the
fact that all the problems of sales
and distribution have been solved in
order to meet the demand.
Copyright. 1921
Evening star., 1924-07-27
Autoist Should Prepare Machine
For Ordeal or Week End .TOurney
General Orerhauling May Not Be Neces,
sary, But Minor Precautions Are
Often Real Trouble Sauers.

always filled with lubricant Incl
dentally, do not make the mistake OF
using grease. Gear oil is the proper
medium for transmission and rear
axle.
If your car has metal universal
joints these should be repacked with
graphite or ordinary cup grease.
Most cars today use pressure lubri-
eating system, so that r.efilling uni
versals, 1ubricatinE spring shacklc
bolts and similar parts is not diff
cult. Some cars use oil cups. and
these should be filled before the start
of the tour and then should be watch
ed every day.
The steering system should have
careful fabrication. The steering
gear, steering joints at the end Of
the drag links and the steering
knuckles all should have attention
Will DO Whole job.
If the wheel bearings have not been
repacked within the last 1000 miles
of running 7 would advise having it
done. Finally, fabrication should be
extended to include generator. start
ing motor and such other accessories
as require it, and the owner can have
this done at the service station at a.
fiat rate if he doesn't care to do the
work himself. Many service stations
will do the entire fabrication job on
the car for a fiat sum of IS and UP,
according 10 the make of car.
Tire trouble is one way to spoil the
motor tour. Check up the tires before
starting on the extended trip.
would advise pressures from five to
ten pounds below those indicated on
the tire if the castings are cords
and the car is not to be overloaded
Hard tires cause extra humping, and
if the weight to be carried is light
take advantage of the fact by reduc-
ing tire pressure and securing the
consequent easy riding. If the car is
fitted with oversize cords and only
two passengers are to be carried 1t
would not be too much to reduce the
pressure fifteen pounds below the
recommends poundage.
BY all means take along one of
the little gasoline vulcanizers and it's
patches for emergency use. You
never can tell what streak of bad
luck may hang you up by the road
side, when this simple accessory
would enable you to make repairs and
proceed to the nearest service station
for major repairs.
Next we come to Tightening opera
tions. Before starting go carefully
over the chassis, tightening all body
bolts, radiator bolts, fender bolts,
spring bolts, etc. The L bolts are
very important, because if they be
come loose on the axle the touring
party is likely to find itself stranded
by the wayside with a broken spring
Many nuts a nd bolts about the chassis
may be frightened only by a personal
tour underneath.
Evening star., 1924-07-27
BY JAMES A. (JIMMY) MURPHY,

The wise motorist does not embark
on a tour Of some hundreds of miles
duration without preparing his car
for the ordeal. The tour, even though
1T be only for a week end, involves
continuous running that may last for
condition makes it essential that all
moving parts should be adequately
oiled. To illustrate: A motor car
race OF 300 miles or more, where the
cars are driven at high speed all the
way, makes necessary complete en-
gine overhaul. Now, it is not neces-
sary to overhaul the engine COM
pletely in preparation for the ordi-
nary tour at presumably moderate
speed but it is necessary to give the
will prepare il for effective operation
during the continuous running in dust
and heat.
There are two important matters
tightening. fabrication is essential
Be sure that it has not been Sighted
before you get under way. If you
have not drained the crankcase
within the last 500 miles of running,
do so before you start and refill with
fresh OIL And right here let me say
that the only oil to use is a good
brand Of the body recommended by
the builder of your particular car.
Extra Quart of Oil.
If the tour is to lead you over good
smooth roads and you intend to clip
off thirty-five or forty miles an hour
fairly consistently put an extra quart
of oil in the crankcase, but do not
fill the reservoir to such an extent
that smoking results.
Next tighten all water hose connec-
tions, so that no water leaks out. Be
sure that the fan belt is not slipping.
And, by the way, drop a spare fan
belt in the tool box, just in case of
accident. spare fan belt is a handy
bit of equipment to have around, be-
cause something always seems to go
wrong with this part of the cooling
system when the car is miles from a
service station.
AS 1 mentioned at the beginning of
this article, there is no need to go
into extensive overhauling of the en-
gine. If the carbon has not been
removed nor the valves ground for
some 5000 miles previous to the tour
it is advisable to have both these
operations carried out before start
ing, so that the engine will have
plenty of power on the hills and also
to prevent overheating.
fabrication of the chassis should
| include reflling the transm ission and
rear axle housing to be plug level.
In summer it is well to use fairly
| heavy gear oil. If the housings leak
they should be refilled every 500
| miles of operation, because it is
essential to keep these receptacles
Evening star., 1924-07-27
RURAL HILLS HAZARDOUS.
Wheels Get Out of Alignment Even
in Careful Driving.

Grades are often actually sleeper than
they look over country roads. This
is due largely to humps, or thank
younams," which often double the
grade at time when the engine has
enough to do to make the average
grade of the hill. If you would be
straining the engine at S miles an
hour in high over macadam road of
the same average grade you would
be straining it at 20 over a country
road.
Cars that are used extensively over
country roads should be examined
Evening star., 1924-07-27
BY WILLIAM CIIMAN.

According to reports of motor tour
lists, automobiling through the United
states is still very much like motor
ing through a number of foreign
countries so far as the motor regula-
tons. customs and laws are con-
cerned.
In the opinion of experienced motor
travellers, the divergence of viewpoints
on motor problems is nothing short of
astounding. considering that virtually
all the cities. States and individuals
involved read the same news, eat the
same food, applaud the same movie
stars and wear the same kind of
clothing
The people in one section of the
country do not seem tG know what
he people do in another with respect
TO the handling of motor problems.
One transcontinental driver who in
advertently violated a traffic regula-
ton in an Eastern city explained that
he had been i'll error through uncon-
sciouSly acting according to the reg
ulations he had always been accus-
toned to in his own home town in
the West. He was treated as though
his way of doing things were as for
'ign to the Eastern traffic officer as
the road rules of Siam.
Must See All Viewpoints.
Advocates of nation wide uniform
ity declare that this is the biggest
stumbling block to safety and con-
Nenience of automobile travel. and
that very little can be accomplished
in the way of standardiZing automo-
bile regulations until the people of
one section can see the viewpoint of
those of another.
Detroit, for instance, recently in
augurated the plan of speeding up
traffic by always allowing the driver
TO make "A right turn regardless of
which way the traffic sign was turned.
This was widely hailed as a clever
means of minimizing congestion.
Detroit motorists found it easier to
get about town, or thought they did,
and it began to look to the Detroiter
AS though the rest of the Nation
would promptly follow suit.
The rest of the Nation has done
nothing so f1attering TO Detroit be-
cause the idea of always going to
the right is not new. 1t has been
in operation in the city of Hartford.
Conn. for example, long enough to
convince the people thereabout that
while it is easier for the motorist
to get about it constantly encourage es
pedestrian accidents which, in the
long run. means everything unde-
Sirable for the motoriSt
People who drive in cities which,
like Hartford. keep some traffic al
ways in motion at crossings, know
that the pedestrian hasn't got a
chance and that, a consequence,
pedestrian compliance with regula-
tions is futile.
Not only has the plan of regulating
pedestrians failed in Hartford, but
automobile drivers frequently refuse
to usurp their privileges at crossings,
figuring that it is safer to lose a
minute than to lose "A life.
This is the theory of Boston traffic,
which is utterly different from that
found in Detroit or Hartford In the
Evening star., 1924-07-27

frequently to see that the wheels are
in alignment and secure on their
axles. Those ruts spell wheel strain.
even if you are careful not to swing
in and out of them recklessly.
When a wheel starts sinking into
the mud, stop The longer you try
to get out, without doing something
to give the wheel better traction. the
deeper it will dig its way into the
mud
Evening star., 1924-07-27
WET BRAKES LOCK WHEELS.

Brakes are much more likely to
lock the wheels when the streets are
wet: first. because of the decreased
resistance to the brakes caused by
lessened tire traction; second. be-
cause the brakes are more effective
Evening star., 1924-07-27
EASY TO DRY CHAMOIS,

Wringing out a chamois is greatly
simplified by wrapping its center
around a nail in the garage wall and
pulling on its ends. If the car Is
to wrap chamois around a door
handle.
Evening star., 1924-07-27

economical, this new and larger power plant
ranks with the outstanding motors ofthe day.
Its speed, acceleration and hill climbing
powers we're never before offered in any car
of comparable size and price.
Evening star., 1924-07-27
No Grimy Hands

IF you're tired of using the grease gun
and oil can to silence squeaks and prevent
worn parts-take ten minutes to inspect this
exclusive patented feature. A plum ger pro-
jects through the floor board. When YOU
step on it all twenty.three vital parts of the
car are fabricated. No grimy hands! No
wasted hours! Simplicity itself!
Evening star., 1924-07-27

when the Innings are damp. 1t is
well to remember that brakes have
always been inclined to be more con-
ducive to skidding under the very
conditions when skidding is most
dangerous.
Evening star., 1924-07-27

A hill is never SO high to a driver
as when he's taking il in low.
Evening star., 1924-07-27
ne-ShOt" fabrication system

AMERICA has never known an automo-
n tive success smoresweeping and brilliant
than that of the 1925 Cleveland Six.
More than million have seen it! More
than a million have marve1ed at the new,
convenience feature it introduces-the
"One-Shot" Lubrication System.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-27

work the way these people think it ought to; most people are so constitu- ted that they prefer to do something indeed, almost anything-rather than nothing
 And children, being particularly ac- tive, particularly enjoy doing some thing. And yet you hold right in front of their mental eyes tempting scheme and expect them not to do anything
 Here again an interesting point has been discovered by psychologists if you order hundred people to do something in such and such particular way, 70 of them will be inclined to do it, but thirty of them resent the fact that they were ordered to do it, and will either not do it at all or do it in another way, or be angry at you if they feel compelled to do it anyway.
 Get the point? It is best, you see not to-. explicitly order your child to do thus and so while you are gone but hint if cook isn't too busy, per. 0uDS SIie, VIII lel HUI uelp Uer SeL the table; or that if he cares to look through his picture book, maybe he will find a story that he will want his mother to tell him before he goes to bed.
 Remember how you would hate tO sit down and study just what you were assigned as your lesson in school but how you would revel in reading all kinds of interesting things that you weren't in the least supposed to know or care anything about? Your child is no different from you.
 Try if possible to suggest the broad outline of what you believe to be de- sirable; but try to refrain from laying out in detail exactly the things your child is to do. Would you enjoy life if every minute some we'll meaning but misguided friend would tell you precisely just what you should or should not do?
 Study this question of suggestion. See how it works in your own life. Go to the library and look over several books on that subject-if you will write to me l will be glad to recommend sev- eral. And then remember your child is an individual, and not "iust baby" You will be surprised and pleased at the success you will have. Good luck to you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-27
P aras ol Are 5 eC omIng
 Au F ait
By JANET WINsLOW.

IF YOU yearn for coat of summer
 tan you will find it easier and more
 satisfactory to rub it on with a powder puff-or some of it at any rate. Mother Nature often produces inaPtistic effects. The genuine article goes on less evenly and disappears more slowly than the synthetic va riety. .#s -..s.
 That is what girls have found out, and consequently they are carrying parasols more than ever. Parasols not only control the degree of sun tan to which you aspire but as a costume note they are effective and smart provided of course, they are smart in themselves and capable of adding to the tout ensemble.
 Short, thick handles m rk the new est ones. Though they are substantial enough to be employed as a weapon of defense, the chubby handles have been put to a more peaceful use in that some of them contain tiny mirrow at the back of the spring cover at the end, and in the hollow of the handle is a complete vanity set.
 The handles are worthy of much at tention. The girl who likes novel ideas will revel in them. For instance, one handle serves as a perch for a re- splendent parrot of carved wood: Real feathers give a most realistic touch. The vivid tail plumage sweeps along the handle, and heavy green silk which covers the frame tones in with the unusual color plan.
 Handles. that look very much like Indian totem poles in cOl0ring and design are another of the unusual fancies that have made parasols seem more interesting this summer. Natural pOngee is a material which is often chosen to accompany these curious handles. Another sunshade is made of printed pongee that shows the dull tones of the handle repeated in its de- sign.
 The spreading shape of the Jap anese parasOl is developed in dainty lace combined with chiffon, the fluffy, picturesque sort, as well as in the blazer-striped, dashing styles used for sports. Its graceful lines make an attractive frame for womanly loveli- ness. Then, too, the Things are as carefully considered as the top cover ings, and the broad sweep from edge to edge shows the charming lining conceits to excellent advantage.
 The smartest parasols do not fea- ture vivid contrasts of facing or handles which are sharply different from the rest of the sunshade in feel ing. Likewise, the smartest costumes are accompanied by matching para sols in preference to the one that gives a vivid color note to the picture. Match your frOck and parasoI and you will not go wrong.
 Real Japanese pafasols of oiled paper are becoming more and more numerous as adjuncts to the sports costume. Naturally toned, these har- mQnize with any frock, and the ac- cepted mode is not disdained. Bamboo handles and gilded tips and ends mark the Japanese parasOls, and "they say that for all their fragile appearance they can withstand shower of rain, for the surface is varnished or oiled like the prOverbial ducks back.
 There is another quaint parasol that matches bathing suit. One of these was seen at a nearby beach not long
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-27
COLUMBUS COMMENT ON THE MASSEY'S

Columbus, friends of the Richard Masseys of Birmingham will be in terested in their summer plans. Mrs Massey was formerly Miss Bessie Spencer of this city and early in the summer was a delightful visitor to Columbus, when she and her lovely daughter, Katherine, visited her sisters, Mrs. Arthur GoFdy and Mrs. Leon Camp. ltl
 The Masseys have a most attractive summer home on Lake George, where they spend the heated term, and have been there for several weeks.
 Recently Mir. Massey purchased a handsome yacht, and they are planning delightful cruise, which will include the Hudson river, Long Island Sound St. Lawrence river and other points.
 The Masseys also have yacht or the Warrior riYer ahear Birmingham and during the winter months enjoy cruises in theswaters near the coasts oi Florida and other points.
 Master Perry Gordy accompanied the Masseys on a cruise on the Warrior river early in June.
 The Massey family motored from Bir- mingham to New York, where they spent a week ,en route to Lake George.
 Their Columbus friends are always interested in their delightful trips Columbus (Ga.,) Ledger.