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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-07-15

tornado possession de San Pablo sentan-
do ALI sus cuarteles generates. En- las
GALES Sc esta peleando constantemen-
tie, va passfl de tres mil los muertos.
Las tropas federales cstan bombar-
deando la ciudad y este como es natu-
raj. tiene sumamente disgustados los
habitantes de la ciudad, quienes Sc
muestran resentidos Sc alistan en-
g1upos las tropas rebeldes
Sc tiene entendido que Ell Goberna-
dor Carlos Campos Sc MEGA a presidir
ell nuevo gob.crno que Sc proponen
constitu'r los rebeldes. Los tlltimos
informes indican que los federales van
perdiendo terreno rapidamente y que
Ell gobierno esta en- serio peligro de ser
derrocado.
Sc cree que la revoluci6n es cl re-
sultado del intense disgusto que exis-
tia entire los polit:cos mas preeminen-
tes de la naci6n contra Ell actual regi-
men Los rebeldes no han atacado
hasta la fecha la ciudad de Santos,
pero sc dirigen rapidamente a Rio de
Janeiro, aumentando cada vez mas sus
flas duuante el trayecto. Los rebel
des estan excelentemente cquipados
con tanqucs y aeroplanog.
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Desde el dia siguiente ansioso aguar
daba la llegada del correo; pero muy
pronto cmrece notar que ella em-
pezaba faltar sus promesas, 20 que
me extrafi6 muchisimo-pues ella STEM
pre- habia sido iel--y al final de una
semana completa, loco por saber Gle
ella, me decidi a romper Ell silencio es-
cribiendole, los dos dias vic la
contestaci6n. ell desengafio. Y este
no ha sido sino Ell castigo que bien nos
merecemos los que no sabemos hacer
buen aprccic de una amistad sincera.
fYo la guerra tantol Mas ella nun
ca supo realizarlo; pero yo he sido ci
culpable pcrque nunca supe demostrar
selo.
J. j. RIVERA zAYAs.
Salinas, P r.,
JUNO 16, 1924
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iQUE VIAJE!
(Final de nuestra amistad,


nunca habia faltado srs promesas.
Y fue ell amanecer de un domingo
dc JUNO, cuando me levante prepa-
rarme para esperarla; pues ESQ del
medic dia habia de pasar; me 10 es-
cribi6 el dia anterior, ella siempre
fu6 fiel su palabra
Pasaban los minutes, tras ellos
las horas. LEGO la una de la tarde, y
con ella ell auto que la condIcia. Yo
la espeTs ba en- la estacion cou toda Sc
guridad; pues bien saba que venia.
LEGO. Y, ique impression al encon-
trarme con ella iDios mio! Jamas ha-.
bia visto rostro mas sonriento; fisono-
mia en- la cual bien Sc podia leer Ia
nura. La salude, Y al hablarme, su
voz reson6 en- mi pecho: dulce como
Ell trino del ruisefor; suave como yel
arrullo de paloma; y mas sonora que
Ia nota mas melodiosa del instrument
to mas delicado que pueda hacerse So
mar Su mirada estaba mas alegre que
nunca, Y en- su fondo podia verse cla-
ramente las paginas de una historic
sin manchas Y LENA de encantos mil.
En- cartas anteriores la habia tratado
algo fuerte, y a su llegada Quede alb
sorto al yer que me recibio tan carl
fiosamente. No 10 esperaba. iImpo-
siblei Isl he sido un tormento para
ella mo me merezco su amor!
iDios mio, que ccntraste! Ella, tan
carinosa, tan amable, incapaz de ofen-
der al ser mas salvaje; yo, un barbara
que solo merezco su desprecio.
Llegamcs a un pueblo cercano, y es-
te estaba de fiesta. ALI pensaba que
darme para regresar en- otro auto que
habia de encontrarse con ell que nos
conducia; pues me era precise estar
esa misma tarde en- ell mismo sitio de
donde parti. Pero ella me invite a que
la acompanase un POGO mas, y 20, que
me era impossible dejar de complacer-
la, me decidi advirtiendole al conduc-
tor que detuviese ell auto cuando es-
te Sc cruzase con ell otro.
Salimos del pueblo dejandolo con su
fiesta en- todo su apogeo.
iQue viaje! iQue delic;a Aqui en-
pezabamos ascender por una colina
abanicada por una brisa fresca y To-
zana; ALA empezabamos descender
por una psndiente a cuyos lados me-
cianse las ramas de los arboles cuyas
hojas parecian hojas de plata al res
plandor del rey de nuestroS astros;
otras ostentaban entire ST como joyas
de orc. Mas ALA dabamos las espal-
das a una curva para dar frente con
otra, esta nos mostraba hacia 10 le-
jos, la reina de las aguas que ALA en-
lontananza parecia unirse con las nu-
bes fernando asi un solo n1cleo.
Cuando mas pareciame estar en- la
gloria, llego ell terlnino hasta donde
debia yo llegar. Ell auto detuvo su
marcha, yo me levante de su lado
de ella. La di mi mano, y Sc despi-
di6 prometiendome escribirme cuando
llegase al pueblo en- donde permans-
ceria por algunos dias Y tambien pro-
met;6se escribirme cuando regresase
a su pueblo. Yo me despedi de ella
iurandole la misma amistad de STEM
pre-.
Los dos autos partieron en- direction
opuesta. Ella, solo Dios sabe como Sc
guia EN- su viaje. Yo, regresaba COM
pletamente desconcertado, y al llegar al
pueblo festeiado, solo esperaba con an
sias Ell momento ell que ell auto siguie-
ra su marcha.
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VEINTE MIL REBELDES Sc
HAN PoSESIONADO DE SAN
PABLO

BUENoS AIRES, julio IA UNITED
Press) -Por informes oficiales que Sc
han recibido en- esta ciudad, SO ha sa-
bido que por 10 menos veinte mil
rcheldes, cxcclentemente eduipados, han
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Y llegue por fin al punto de mi par
tida, sin duda alguna ella tambion
llegaba a esa misma hora mas mo
nos a donde amigos y amigos la es-
peraban. ST, ella seguramente la ss-
peraban, mi solo me aguardala la
soledad en- mi casa. Y, ique noche pa
Sc! s6lo dos 10 sabe!
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Salinas, P r..
JUNO 16, 1924
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
This and That

Since an instrument known as the
NIalog has been in use by the en-
Sineers of the highway department
Of New York State there has been
reported considerable improvement
in the construction work produced
by contractors. This device which
measures accurately the surface ir-
reguIarities of. the Empire States
highways is viewed by the depart
mcnt as one of it's best inspectors.
According to a detailed survey of
automobile fatalities in the State OF
Ohio invariably more males are
killed than females. The difference
is at once striking. though perhaps
logical. From birth to the age of
5 years the percentage of girls killed
is nt its highest, though in some
years less than half the auto
mortality rate for boys. The per-
centage of female fatalities de-
creases for the school years. from
5 years to 10 inclusive. In the
period of active life from 20 years
to 40 inclusive 1t is at it's lowest.
1t Increases from so years and up.
The old conventions which dictate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
The Old Mechanic SAYS:

automobile industry would bt better
off in the long run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Dawes Report Will
Helm Business in u. S.

| The Dawes report on the Repara-
lions problem and the reception it
has met with by practically all of the
leading powers Is the most encour-
aging development from the Ameri-
can business mans standpoint since
the armistice was signed in 1915,
This is the opinion of j. d. bort,
president of the bort Motor Car COM
pany, whose views and analyses Of
fundamental conditions as they relate
to our business prosperity have al
ways found wide acceptance.
There is every reason to believe
that the report of the Preparations
committee will be accepted and put
into operation" says Mr. bort. THAT
means the establishment of a Euro
pean and especially Central Pow
ers credit basis, which will imme-
diately open the market for surplus
American farm products, basic re-
uuirement for any substantial pros
perity in this country.
THE importance of such settle
ment as is contemplated and the far
] reaching effect it is certain to have
in every field of American business
I activity is hardly appreciated as yet
"The farmer has been the weak
link in our scheme of things for
sections, agricultural conditions have
no. peen normal, and, as conse-
quence, farmers have been absorbing
but a nominal amount of manufac-
tured products with the result that
we have had uncertain and even kesi-
, Eating markets.
Correct this condition and the
American business man has every
| reason to anticipate great and en-
during prosperity.
In considering this subject, 1t is
important to remember that while
actual warfare ceased in 1918, the
! cessation of hostilities did not bring
with it q practical economic peace.
| That is promised us now for the first
time, and what the armistice meant
/ to the fighting forces of the world In
1918. this proposed Preparations set
| Element will mean to the business
man OF the world today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17

I'm not much of hand at high
falutin' science but it didn't require
any schoolin' to put me wise to the
meanin' of gravitation, or whatever
YOU call it. The whole business
was demonstrated to me right mere
in the oilin' of some Of the i'm
portant parts of the car.
The idea came home a little
stronger each time l watched the
average motorist around these parts
in process Of tryin' to oil up. l
could see right then and there t'lat
in oilin' the cars various parts
there's one thing that can make or
break 1t. That's gravity.
Watch that chap over there, for
instance, at the base of his eme--
gency brake rod lever there's d lit
tie hole through which he is sup
posed to inject a few drops Of Gil
now and again. I'm willin' to oct
dollars TO punctures that most CT
the oil he tries to squirt in these
goes on the outside. He looks at
the puddle of oil and says to MINI
self, zen work its way in What
really happens Is that gravity leads
it away from the hole and sends it
drippin' to the floor. If this chap
knew what he was about he mlgl I
better aim the oil can at the top IF
the handle. BY gravity more oil
would get where he wants it to go
than by the method he's now using.
I've seen some folks shoot a lot
Of oil around the oil plug for a
generator bearing, imaginin' that it
would work its way in. What it did.
in most cases, was to work it's way
down and out, perhaps never touch
ing the part it was intended to
Intricate.
When you're oilin' the car don't
waste the oil by putin it where it's
goin' to run off and encourage re-
pair bill. Let gravity do your work.
It's what they call science, but it's
sense ANYWAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Chance to Catch Up

Frequent reports to the effect that
sales Of cars have been slowing
down may or may not be significant,
but 1t is generally conceded by
progressive automobile trade people
that All annual rate Of increase in
registrations as shown in 1923 is not
t, to the best interests OF the industry,
nor to motor transportation.
A little slowing down in sales t.
people who have never beforesown-
cd cars, and who accordingly cannot
materially aid traffic condition., X
is said, would give traffic authorities
an excellent opportunity 10 catch
up with the many problems which
they have been graphing with, and
graphing successfully.
One automobile man has said
that 1t Is to the best interests OF
motordom that the automobile trade
should concentrate this year on try
ing to sell new models to people " no
already have cars. rather than to
look for new prospects. This, he
says. would serve to place n few
million more cars In service that
would be far safer because of
numerous new improvements. ''hey
would be easier to handle, thus
simplifying the matter of traffic con-
SestiOn. The old cars. he adds
should be offered for sale to those
who are not accustomed to using
the commercial centcrs.
With the old cars in the rural dis
tricts and the new cars in the
metropolitan centcrs where they are
operated and owned by experienced
persons there would be much OPP
rortunity to un:angle many OF the
knots resulting from the sudden
popularity OF the motor car.
Too many restrictions upon the
use of the automobile have come
into effect because the authorities
have known Of no better way out. If
the country could concentrate on
putting newer and better cars in
the hands of those persons who use
such cars in congested districts, in
stead of aiming at an \enormous
registration, It is thought that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17

that girls and women should keep
off the streets and spend more time
at home has apparently had it's adj
NantapHS
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Preparatory Work
For Vacation Trips
(By G. Clark Mather)
(Chief Engineer, Paige Detroit Motto

(By G.. Clark MatherD
(Chief Engineer. Paige Detroit Motor
Car Coz
A persons vacation period is more
likely to provide greater relaxation
as well as entertainment II sufficient
preparatory work is completed. II
the vacation is to be long tour. in
volving mountain climbing as well as
level driving. the motorist must have
his automobile in thesbest of condi-
ton,
Those who prefer to do their own
overhauling should bear in mind
that if maximum performance is to
be obtained. certain vital points must
be given attention. We have found
in most instances where car owners
complain of performance, that by
giving small but vital points careful
consideration the performance of the
car is made perfectly acceptable and
satisfactory to the owner.
For instance, on the models built
by this company we usually find
that in an effort to have a quiet valve
action. the valve litter or tappets
have been set up close. Often we
find they have the clearance on the
Paige from .002" to .004". Our cams
are so designed that the valve clear
ance cannot be. maintained closer
than .006" clearance for the intake
valve and .O0S" clearance for exhaust
valve.
Every motor of every producer has
it's own peculiarities but none will
perform best if the valve clearance is
too close.
If the driver likes to speed occas-
ionally, or if he is going to drive I'M
1oy bo ri rood conditions hot
weather, it is necessary that the en-
gine be perfectly free.
Some owners have had pistons in
stalled a little tighter than those
fitted at the factory and quite fire.
Guently this is the cause of grief I'M
der Woodworking circumstances.
1t is also essential that the piston
rings fit good in the grooves of the
pistons. Rather than experiment
with the many trick piston rings on
the market, it is recommended that
in all cases the car owner obtain
standard piston rings direct from the
, factory service station.
If the fancy piston rings sold by
equipment houses to car owners were
so much better than the original
equipment, you may be sure that
rings of the kind in question would
| be included in the original factory
equipment by every automobile max
er.
Motor car manufacturers spend
considerable sums yearly expert
mentinC with piston rings alone.
Any owner may rest assured that the
type used in his car are best adapted
to that particular motor or the
maker would never have installed
them.
While working on the motor, the
steering apparatus should not he
overlooked. 1t is very tiresome to
drive a car that doesn't steer easily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17

Philip Thompson, colored. was
arraigned IN the Bangor NUM-
cipal court Thursday morning on
complaint of Joseph =. Flanagan.
manager of the Bangor office of the
Western Union Telegraph Co,
charged with forgery to n Western
Union Money Order draft for S25.
Thompson. it is alleged wired Henry
Heath at Maryland for the money
and collected it under the name OF
Heath. Thompson, who gives his
residence at Cotton Plant, Arkansas
was held in the sum of $500 for his
appearance at the next term Of
Superior Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17

One way TO make mountain
out of a molehill is to start on
a tour without looking to see
whether you need a new fan
halt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17

in Syria and, in driving across the
desert to Mosul, take aboard pas
sengers at from $50 to 500 each.
This is more than sufficient to COM
pensate for double duty charge
which the owners must pay. In
America, however. some new motor
lists would probably have to pay
folks to ride with them. 1t makes a
difference whether one is driving
through Detroit or a desert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Drove Car Chained
To the Wheel

Seven days and nights of constant
driving. with chains binding him TO
the wheel of his Buick, is the unique
stunt" with which an enterprising
individual known as "DaredeNiI
Haynes RECALLED the citizens of New
Orleans 1t is reported that Haynes
"sleepless drive was made under the
constant vigil of his wife, formerly
trained nurse. In the accomplish
ment of his purpose, Haynes claims
a now record,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
.,x.v. . fresh trail into the un.

always q fresh trail into the un'
known.
A wise driver considers his
brakes of chief Importance be-
fore he starts off for the day,
and then forgets them. vice
versa for the average.
Contrary to The old maxim,
what a motorist doesn't see is
Invariably what does hurt him.
You can't afford to take
chances. There are too many
others doing it for your own
safety as matters stand.
Your car can seldom give you
the thrills that any speeding
ambulance stands ready to give
you any time.
Motoring is as safe as you
make it.
Copyright 1924 by the Ultima
feature Servioe)
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and to this end all movable parts Of
the front axle such as king pins, tie
rod bolts, steering drag link, and the
steering gear itself should be
cleaned out and freshly oiled.
The tendency of some drivers to
undcr-infiate the tires leads to many
complaints of hard steering. BE sure
and have the maximum air pressure
called for by the particular tire you
are using.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Two Touring Tips

When the gas tank is starting to
go dry and the tourist knows that
he has to go five miles or so before
finding a gas station he invariably
attempts to solve his problem by
driving fast. THE tank is danger
ously low. We must hurry" he
says. And then he steps on the gas
What he does is to use more gas and
run greater risk of being stranded
than if he would run the distance to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17

the next pump at slower speed
There is an economical speed for all
cars, and it's usually around fifteen
to twenty miles an hour.
In covering the luggage ON the
running board during wet weather
many tourists forget to protect the
luggage from splashcs of water from
the road. Grips usually overhang t.
q certain extent, and unless they
are protected on their under side as
well as their upper there is no rea =
son to believe that the covering is
satisfactory. Often more water is
splashed up from the road than
drops from the sky.
TaXicab chauffeuring as a fine art
received a setback in March when
1,447 chauffeurs were arraigncd in
New York's traffic court on charges
of operating cars while intoxicated
Their condition, however may easily
have been due to exposure"
Don't Forget That
The right time to apply the
brakes is just before you have
to.
Everybody has the right of
way but you.
The route of the skidding car is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
THE PARKWAY VS.. THE HIGHWAY

scheduled for halt. Just matter
of looking ahead, literally.
After shifting to high many
drivers have a. habit of racing the
engine before letting in the clutch
again. This serves to give the car a
forward lurch and is often miscon-
strued as pick 1t makes eX-
cellent material for repairers. If you
want to pick up quickly after reach
ing high let in the clutch, retard, the
spark, feed a lot of gas and advance
the spark gradually as the cars
speed increases. At the start it isn't
as quick as the other method, but
it will get you there quicker in the
end, and with far less chance of
stopping at a repair shop en- route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17

Views Of the News
Motorists of India are thrifty,
judging from a plan described by
Consul John Randolph at 'Bagdad.
Car owners buy their new machines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Three Traffic Tricks

When driving In confusing traffic
when the use of the cars entire
braking power may be needed in an
emergency pull up the emergency
brake lever a notch or two. In this
position it will be more within your
reach. The first notch or two of
the average emergency brake mere
ly takes up slack.
The practice Of keeping the car in
gear and using the engine to keep
the car from coasting backwards
when halted in traffic on an up
grade is particularly trying on the
clutch which, in slipping, has to act
as brake for the time being. Wise
drivers avoid the annoyance of
long wait on a hill with brake and
clutch depressed by climbing it a
little slower when all indications
point to the fact that traffic is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-19

crate The curiosity and skllfulness which makes
inventor Of Jimmy will make a blackmaler or
forger pickpocket hophead Of Jack 1t all depends
on how the impulse was drected-or damned up.
Sports, contests, games give adolescen children the
proper outlet for that life fermen which going on within
them There in the athletic contests they unconscousy
absorb those rules Of sportsmanshp which undere the
moral code Of the adult world There there only can
the child learn to be fair and gritty and proud.
1t isn't possible for every family to have a. gymna-
SUM in the back yard the attic the garage But you
CAN buy boxing gloves and footballs and baseball mts
and bats and balls for the boy Pal And you CAN
age him to get the team and bring the boys home
for glass Of milk and plate of doughnuts afterward
What he does forget that errand in the enthusiasm
Of watching the baseball gamef What the Gang do track
mud all over the paror rug And suppose he does stay
little longer down at the school playground than Won
wanted him to say Those extra hours the playground
prevent years in JAIL Pal When he's out there bark
ing his hns on the football field he whispering dirty
secrets in some dark doorway that young blood of his
is sweating out its heat in basketball tennis he won be
trying to still with bootleg perting parties or joy
rides Think over, Pal Is it better spend money turn
ing empty lots into Fairgrounds buying rope to hang
the boy who turned to crime because he didn't pay2
Syndicate
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-19
Protests Veto

MR.. COOLIDGE has a twisted
1Vx idea Of patriotism, when he
suggests that our buys renounce
their bonus to prove loyalty to
their country. Ye gods, az II
they had not proven themselves
already!
The war 10 over now. Arc
their past sacrifices-liixe past
favors"-to be forgotten? What
II, apparently. they are able.bod-
led now. Do we begrudge them
that? Can anything-is there
anything. ever. can repay them
for what they saw over there, to
say nothing Of the suspense they
endured, the mental suffering,
the Inconvenience, the discomfort,
the general hardship Of war?
Did Mr.. Coolidge bear any Of
these hardships over there?
Is Mr.. Coolidge willing to prove
his patriotism, by renouncing his
own pay-envelope, for instance.
to some worthy charity? Yes
he is-NOT.
Patriotism! Humph!
Let Mr.. Coolidge make his ap-
real OF patriotism to those who
sat at home in ease. while our
boys dared the front.
Now, 1t rests with the Ameri.
can people to prove their patriot
ism by giving the bonus to our
boys. 1t Is the least they can do.
EDNA BUCKLER,
Brooklyn, N. Y.