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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-20

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having some trouble With the exhaust
1 valves of my car. Nos. 2 and 3 oil,
up on the plugs. The car has been
run only 1890 miles. The repairman
put in new rings but it still does the
same. Can you tell me what could
be the trouble? Lam only getting about
IL miles to gallon of gas.-C. b. r.
If>the exhaust valves warp or burn
there is one sure remedy, and that is
to install silcrome, or nickel steel valves.
The oil throwing is caused not neces-
sarilyi by poor rings but by cylinders
1 that are not perfectly round. IL the
cylinders are bad how do you expect
any kind of rings to fit them. There
is no doubt, about the rings passing
oil and / suggest a removal Of the cyl
lnder head and an accurate measuring
OF the cylinders from top to bottom.
Dear Barney Oldfield Can you help
me locate little trouble in the oiling
system of my car. My ear is nearly
new vet, just had it about three months,
have drained the oil as frequently as
the instructions call for but after driv-
ing. one and one-haf or two miles the
oil pressure gradually goes down until
there is no pressure at all. After CO.
ing about one-haIf mile farther it will
mai Snmot;,,,as = Nil, nnt ;,d;nato
pressure mill tber ,,un,n IL ,;,,,aJ a,,d
then onIy lasf short ,,,l,;IalT u
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send Won nr;nt shau,;n ~ va,, "g inst
what r. do
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Dear Barney Oldfieltf: / would like
to inquire if increasing either the ex-
1a1s OF i maze, Sai 5e,s size ~ saxon;
rive .Sl,,; tiorai ,,o,,-a,. ond ;s a ,,,,,;aS
az tha xalyas ssho,iJ h. a a,,I. 90, ~. M
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ents;i any danr, T., s,,,t.;,,o =, ~ "o ~.
: watar. iaciotS I ,.n,,1S aiaa h. ~ $50 ~.
este.l r. L,,s,,, Is tho $3.50. e, ~ g.,
car. "a I, I,ont;,a,,tai ,,sto, -, - !.
huilt ~ tba So, 49, NJ y
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al h,, ~ $3.50. - 800,
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Dear Barney Oldf;eld : / am an en-
thusiastic reader of your articles
have purchased a new car. but have not
run it vet: would like to ask Won If If
would be advisable to use n good grade
of castor oil in the gasoline. and how
much to every five galions?--H M.
Under no circumstances should Won
use castor oil or I1ny oil with the Gas.
oline. Caster oil should not be used
any neie Vn Tue cat. 4.-
Dear Barney Oldfield. What change
would Schebler carburetor make on
a Ford. Do You think il womb he an
improvement over the standard Ford
equipment? Would it be more econom-
ical and give more speed mad power?
Can a Ford coil be adjusted with
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-20

/, Try fabrication of valves and push rods.
The timing gear may be worn enough
to allow play between the teeth. The
factory supplies oversize gears to take
up this. wear. This car has a good
reputation in Birmingham where a
large number of them are seen daily,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-20
TO LAND FATHER LOVED
Ethel Fret Harte Will Make Her Home
In California

A. warm greeting 70 Ethel Bret
Harte, youngest daughter of the writer
of tales of the early mining camp days
of California, was extended recently by
the ladies auxiliary to fhe, Society Of
California Pioneers, the first organiza-
Evening star., 1924-04-09
Late AryivalS and Smart
Store NezVS of Today

While most s0Omen are turning their attention
to the new Spring rardrObe, still Spring is also
essentially the time chen the yomaa scith home
looks about for rays Of dressing mp the
house.
They hare embroidered everything under the
sun, and mOw come the dainty barred muslin cur
tains, all stamped in pretty designs. for bedrooms
or bathrooms or the kitchen. NoIcadays the
kitchen is about the nicesf in the house,
achaf acith all the nep electrical conueniences-
and these pretty curtains embroidered in blue or
achdteOer color scheme has been carried ont, sipe
it sHch a bright. CHEEKY look. They found in
the Needfecraft Department on the Main Floor.
69c pair.
Evening star., 1924-04-09

~ course, there are bridge lam bs and bridge
iambS-dnd. 1chHe sce call them bridge lamps
Mey iast the hamdiest things in the acorId to
place right beside yOuy taVorite chair and settle
dorm in solid comfort 0cith the latest best
seller" You 5cW find sore unusual shaped
ShadeS and Gttrdctive combinations Of c0iorS in
the large collection on the fourth floor. The
shades are Rose. Mulberry Bine. Black and Gold,
Gold and Taabe. all fringed and ranging in price
from S5.09 to S16.95. The bases are in maho sanr
ind boIychrome and range in price from s9.95
to S2295. Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1924-04-09

Ne ,ead great deM about "foiioaeiHg " omdn's
pertnmed patk." and perhaps there is something
in it after ell. II any rate. these adorable EtHe
perfume lam bS cannot fail to interest the 1cOman
sgh0 delights IL her Orn particular scents. They
are Of pretty glass. in light cOlOrs 5rith dancing
figures in black-a tiny electric bulb under the
recepfacic III schich fee drops of perfume is
placed ociih bit Of uGter Whcn the lamp is
lighted the perfume is difHsed through the room
and the reSait is all that can be desired. From
$400 10 Sl050 Main Floor.
Evening star., 1924-04-09

4nOther article Of interest TO the honsekeeber
is fhe obLoma Pyrer Baking Dish zChich has
jHSt GrriUcd- TacO SiSeS-8rI2 inches. q splendid
size for family arihh silver plated frame and
srith hamdieS; and a smaller size. 7rI0 inches
These baking dishes make Seruing from the table
a pleasure. and they are pretty they are a real
addition to any table. The larger size is SS9S,
and tie smaller size S598. Main Floor.
Evening star., 1924-04-09

Gettine back to matters OF dresS-SO many arti-
cieS Of dress nordGayS may be PIT TO Severai
uses that TO find pieated princess slip Of radiam
aCkich is entirely appropriate to 1rear aih
blouse acH sarbrise any one Ind they cost
only SI0.98. Third Floor.
Evening star., 1924-04-09

Porch Dresses, TOO, may Be found there-aH
stamped and 5oith a complete little packet Of
broiderr silks in the proper colOrs and instrHc-
fiomS Shourine Just hoaC to do it. Only SLY.
Needlecratt Department. Main Floor.
Evening star., 1924-04-09
Confirmation Dresses for Little Girls
Dainty Lingerie for Little Girls

Princess Slips. III a wide range Of
dainty styles, lace and embroidery
trimmed.
In fine nainSook xf.9S
In Hngette. S1.9~
In iongcloth. SI.o0 I'd SI.5o
All sizes to l6.
Evening star., 1924-04-09

Handmade Princess Slips, prettilS
: embroidered with scauoped top and
bottom All handmade. s to Is. $2.9S.
LinEefte Boomers. 75c
Sateen Boomers, soc
Neat Cambria Drawers. 95c 10 7Sc
Combinations, neat styles, 75c to S1.9S
Palais RoyaJ-Third Floor.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-01-25
AUSTIN NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Dixon returned
Wednesday from Iowa, where they
have visited several weeks.
Mrs. Lola Myers left Thursday for
Denver where she was delegate to
the Baptist State convention. She Will
also take in the sights OF the capital
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Drysdale re-
turned Friday from Kansas City where
they have been visiting since before
the holidays.
Mrs. l.. c. Alderman is very Ill from
an attack OF inflammatory rheuma-
tiBm.
The Farmers Union met Wednes-
day at Fairvlew BchoolhouBe. This
was their first meeting and from now
on meetings viii be held every second
and fourth Wednesday
Alex. Hefley and daughter OF Pa
onia, are visiting the WIN Hefleys this
week
Death entered the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Dewey Weekes early Wednesday
morning and claimed their little three
year-old daughter, Mildred, who had
been III for several weeks, first OF
diphtheria, and later from several
complications Besides the parents.
she is survived by baby brother
about one year old. Funeral services
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-01-25
WOMAN'S CLUB CIRCUS
DRAWS BIG CROWD HERE

Saturday was indeed a gala day for
the members of the Woman's Club
who put on their circus. Although the
weather somewhat spoiled the parade,
the crowd was exceedingly large at
the Armory. The AFTERNOON entertain
ment was repeated in the evening in
which aesthetic dancing, costume sing
ing, toe-dancing, etc. took place.
In the parade, besides the many dec
GRATED automobiles, Blackburn's band,
rube band. clowns and freaks, there
was an elephant, giraffe, monkey,
chicken, lion and bear. These were
real live animals, and as the muddy
streets somewhat hindered their pro-
gress, they could not be shown off as
had been hoped for.
At the Armory there were numer-
GUS attractions. King Tut's Tomb,
the Freak Gallery, the Fortune Teller,
the Chamber of Horrors ard Fish
Pond were foremost. Then, too, the
Delicatessen, Candy and Balloon
Stand added to the noise and confu-
sion to say nothing of the 'kale' which
each took in. Oh, yes, there was I'm
Gle 81 Perkins and his daughters. They
had a country store, and Uncle 81
surely did know how to make those
balls go in the right places, just so
you'd win a prize. He made your
dimes fairly burn your fingers for
wanting to try your luck
After five o'clock delicious waffles
and coffee were served on the balcony
while at the other end of the building
hot chile was served. The 'eats were
sold until seven O'Clock when the even
ing performance was making ready TO
begin. Such an evening performance
you never saw beforei
Talent was used from the Woman's
Club, as well asoutside artists. The
toe-dancing feature pleased everyone,
as did the Spanish dancers, the Flam-
ing Arrows, and the Four Winds.
There were also musical numbers by
Blackburn's band and the high school
orchestra
All day long chances were sold on
the beautiful cake at the delicatessen.
Each chance was sold for Csc and not
until during the dance was the winner
announced.
The dance was last, but by all means
the most paying attraction put forth.
1t began at 10 o'clock lasting until mid
night. Tickets were sold by the scores
and dancers came and went each time
buying or giving their tickets. The
quarters and dimes rolled in as If by
magic and the crowd was almost I'M
passable.
Taken all together, the entire circus
was a huge success from start to finish
and everyone who helped In any way
Is indeed deserving of much thanks
, The net receipts totalled over $3.50
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-01-25
Local Happenings
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All ladies' and children's coats one
half off at the Fashion Shop.
The Home Dairy" milk wagon, OPP
Grated by F. A. Pace, is sporting a
coat of new paint which makes it very
attractive.
After a brief visit with her daugh-
ter, Ermine, of Montrose, Mrs. Ira
Foster returned to Cedaredge yester-
day.
A. l.. Arnold of Charlton, Iowa, pass
ed through Delta yesterday enroute
to Paonia for a visit with his son,
Clinton.
Mrs. ]. L. Pope and baby went to
Roubideau yesterday for a short visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. C.
Leonard.
An arrival from Ridgway yesterday
was Albert Wood who will visit brief
ly with his mother, Mrs. David Wood,
and sister, Miss Frances.
Only one marriage license was is
sued during the past week, the prin-
cipals being Norman T. Kennicott of
Cory and Bessie NJ. Hall Of Eckert.
Walter Stephens, Montrose, butcher,
was in Delta a short time Friday, com
ing down on a combined business and
pleasure trip.
John M. Knight, representing West
ern States Missions of the Latter Day
| Saints, left for Salt Lake City Tuesday
where he will visit his mother.
Carl Smith and brothers were here
last week from Hotchkiss, helping to
round up cattle at the stock yards in
the annual estray day roundup.
Mrs. Charles Keller returned We'd
nesday from Limon, Colorado where
she was called recently by the fatal
illness of her granddaughter.
All poiret twill and silk dresses Sat
urday and Monday, one-fourth Off at
the Fashion Shop.
Charles Fulghum returned Tuesday
from Indianapolis, where he has spent
the past eight months, writing for ra
do magazines. He expects to spend
| SOME Illue mere.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Marsh and daugh
ter, Wllmoth, Of Hotchkiss, were re
turning passengers from the capita
city yesterday, where they attended
the stock show.
Mrs. o. A. Duncan and little daugh
ter Helen, from Aguilar, Colorado
passed through Delta on their way tc
Crawford Tuesday where they will
visit at the home of Mrs. r. Zelden
THUS, an old-time friend.
A number of business men are at
tending Better Business week at
Grand Junction this week Yesterday
a party composed OF George Seabourn
II. C. Shaffer, c. L. Harding and II
w. Robinson spent the day there, and
expect to return today.
Mrs. James Blessing and son James
Jr,, OF North Delta, have been i'll for
several days; also Mrs George Heck
man and two children suffering from
tonsillitis.
New spring hats in all colors, dainty
and cheap, at the Fashion Shop.
Mrs. ]. r. Gaddis OF Somerset, who
spent the past week visiting hel
her daughter at Denver, returned tc
her home yesterday. Accompanying
her was Miss Lillian Neesham, stu
dent of the Skinner High school OF
Denver. whose parents reside In
Somerset.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-01-25

Mrs Bruce Gilliss and little daugh-
ter, Eula, and Miss Gladys Near
visited friends in Delta yesterday.
F. ]. Harding left Wednesday for
Denver where he is attending con-
vention of insurance men of the state.
e. l.. Hendrickson is home again
after quite a siege at the hospital at
Salida, where he submitted to three
serious operations. The young man
was a patient for nearly six weeks.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-01-25

we're held at the Austin Baptist
church yesterday afternoon, and the
remains were laid to rest in the Eek
ert cemetery.
Rev. j. H. Davis, OF Denver, who
recently returned from the Information
al Baptist convention at Stockholm.
Sweden, lectured at tho Baptist church
last Thursday evening on his travels
through Europe.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-01-25
Red Cross Election.

Red Cross Election.
The annual election of the Delta
County Chapter Red Cross was held
at the Community rooms Tuesday,
January 10, and the following were
elected officers: L. A. Dowd, chair
man; Chas. e. Parker, president; Mrs.
L. e. Wright, secretary-treasurer.
Mrs. Wright and Mrs. II. Il. Stock
ham were elected new members OF the
board OF directors.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-01-25
MINOR MUSINGS

Have you read the new ads this
week?
why not have a mo Bank Robbery
Week"
The Mellon cut is tax slice for
everybody.
England, like America, has become
radio mad.
Prosperity and patriotism in 1924
should go hand in hand.
The fate of the Dixmude, French
airship, will not deter them. Onward
and Upward"
"Owner of Biggest Dairy Farm Re-
tires" reads a headline. Where there
is a well, there's way.
German farmers are buying the new
Baby Airplanes," Not a bad method
of looking over their land
It is said that 35 per cent OF Lon
don's war widows have married
again. Beware of widows during 1924
The U. s. department Of agriculture
is trying to teach hogs TO bring
home the bacon with more lean.
An astrologer predicts great i'm
provement in movies. We hope they
include a silencer for the seat behind.
An exchange notes that second
hand motor car sold for so last week,
ard adds, II brought a good price
A glance through the 1924 almanac
shows that the year is going TO be
full OF weather.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-01-25
New Nazarene Ministers.

Rev. Ray F. Howell and wife are
recent arrivals from Palisade, and
have taken charge of the Nazarene
church. The couple will appreciate
the welcome hand held out by Delta
people to strangers in a strange city.
They are located at Seventh and
Dodge.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-01-25
We Thank You

To the thousands of folk in our town
and county who made our big January
Clearance Sale such a success we say
| Thank You"
We sold thousands of dollars worth
of seasonable merchandise and that
we met a need in our community is
| evidenced by the many words of praise
and appreciation for the unusual
values and the large assortments
shown. The general verdict is that
Mathers made good again and our Gus
toners saved lot OF money.
|1tM:n1~u2ez~
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-01-25

A glance through the 1924 almanac
shows that the year is going TO be
full OF weather.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-01-25

An exchange notes that second.
hand motor car sold for so last week.
and adds, II brought a good price.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-10-14
Cotton In linda

T NDIA ranks second in Importance to the
United States as a producer of cotton, but
is a competitor to only a very limited ex-
tent in the higher grades. The Indian cotton
is of very short staple A Journal of Com
merce expert reporting on this crop says:
During recent years India's total crop has
averaged approximately 100000 Indian bales,
the equivalent to 100000 bales of 500 pounds.
The pre-war average amounted to approx
imately 100000 bales, the equivalent of $780,
600 bales of 500 pounds. During the PAST fiji
teen wears production has ranged between
2.799, 900 bales of 500 pounds in 1911-12 to
1850 900 bales of 500 pounds in 1920.
India is one Of the oldest of the cotton
growing countries and is pointed to by some
authorities as the original home of the cotton
plant 1t has good soil, suitable climate and
a large population, but the yield and quality
Of the cotton produced are nevertheless among
tbe lowest on the scale The maximum yield
per acre for all India during the past fifteen
years amounted to SO pounds, while the lowest
recorded was CT pounds to the acre. Per acre
production in India is only about half OF what
it is in the United States, although the yield
rer acre in this country is not among the
highest, ranging between 125 and 2O9 pounds
for the same period"
At this time considerable experiment work
10 being done with view to improving the
staple. in India. This is in response to the
demands of English spinners who report
constantly lessening market for coarser yarns
and an increasing one for the finer grades.
The situation is complicated by the TACT Ihd'
in most districts the growing season is very
sbort and the rains not we'll distributed. In
the north where irrigation is Eracticed, frost
comes early.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-10-14

q who wrote Onward, Christian Sol
diers?" o. M.
A. The words were written by the Rev
Sabine Barring Gould, and the music by SIT
Arthur Sullivan. The National + euelat Cl.on
of Mfsic clubs says that this hymn was
origipallv written in a hasty emergency lot
children's professional hymn at Gould S
mission at Horbury bridge. The chhdren
had to march over a mile to take part III
what is dear to the heart OF every chHu'
ga school fest" Owing to the distance an
early start was necessary and marching
in procession, with banners waving, colors
flying and a cross preceding them, the
children sang Justify all the way. 1t was
for these professions onward, Chrlsuah
Soldiers" was written.
O. I have caught squirrel which is
pure white. Is it a freak or is there dis
tinct breed Of white squirrels? J. V. G.
A. The Biological Survey says that the
squirrel is freak of nature, and what IS
commonly known as an albino. Albinos ap-
pear in all forms of animal life, but are
very rare.
Q, Does Japan permit naturalization of
aliens? ]. c. M.
A. Under certain circumstances natural
ization is Sermitted, but conditions are
exacting and all applications for citizen
ship must be Endorsed by the minister Of
the interior.
O. How much whisky is there in bond
in the United States now? A. F. w.
a. Inc L 6ueTdl PROHIBITION COMMISSIONS
er says that there is at the present time
approximately 100000 gallons of whisky
in bond in the United States.
@. In Arkansas there is a county, the
name of which-'Y ell"-seems to be a
command. What is the origin of the name?
S. R.
A. A former governor of the state Colo
mel Archibald Yell, is honored by the name
of this county
Q. What is the queerest animal known? =
N. M. NJ.
A. There are many likely candidates for
the title, but among the favorites, the best
known, perhaps, is the aardvark a queer
combination between a rat, a kangaroo a
. porcupine, a pig and a deer. Only one of
its kind is in captivity, and is prize eX-
+ hibit Of the New York Geological Gardens.
Q. Why did the Empress of Canada
take trip around the world?-A. F NJ.
A. The trip was taken TO advertise Can
ada. The ship carried the Canadian flag
over the Seven Seas, the tour lasting five
months and covering nearly $4,000 miles.
Most of the worlds great ports were Wis
tied.
Q. I heard station ''WKAQ" sending both
in a foreign language and in English. Where
is the station located f. w.
A. 1t is at San Juan. Porto Rico. 1t is
operated by the Radio Corporation of Porto
Rico on $50 wave lengths and 100 power
/ watts.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-10-14
THE SEA HAWK
BY RAFAEL SABATINI


Published by Arrangement With First National Picture
Inc. Copyrighted by Houghon- Miffn Company
What has gone before.-Sir Oliver
Tressilian, renowned for his exploits on
the Spanish Main, is betrOthed to Rosa
mund Godolphin; but because of per-
sonal enmity growing out of land dis
putes the marriage is opposed by both
Rosamund's brother, Peter, and her
guardian, Sir John Killigrew. Peter
takes every opportunity to manifest his
antagonism. In a drunken rage one
day, in the presence of Parson Flack
and Justice Baine, he insults Sir Oliver,
strikes him with his whip and rides Off.
Uttering a threat to kill him, Oliver
starts in furious pursuit. But as his
anger cools he realizes that Rosamund
would never forgive him if he should
harm her brother and he turns his
horse homeward.
But divers young half-brother, Lilo
mel, that evening accomplishes what Oh
liver would have liked to do, and comes
home wounded from the encounter.
Peter, still drunk, Lionel relates, and in
a fit of jealous anger over a woman,
had affronted him and drawn his
defense. But with no witnesses to at
test to the truth Of this statement
Lionel could be accused of Peters muir
der were his part in it to be known.
'Terror-stricken, he extracts promise
from Oliver to tell no one of his wounds.
Now go on with the story.