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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-02
CAR PURCHASE
Good BUSINESS
Rickenbacker Notes Change
in Attitude OF Banks

Buying an automobile on time Il
n perfectly sound and legitimate
business proceeding asserts Capt
T. V. Rickenbacker. vice president
and director OF sales OF the concern
OF that name. I'm fact IL Is better
business to buy a motor car on time
than 70 pay all cash.
Especially Is this true Of tho bust.
ness man, who on years turnover
OF his capital. should mako this
money earn several times tho inter
est charge on time payments on his
new car.
The theory that one shculd not
buy an automobile until he had
enough cash In the bank and could
snare II for his extravaganza dates
from that prehistoric period when a
motor car was not yet known as the
greatest OF all necessities. but was
considered luxury that could DO
dispensed with.
To-day all realize that \ car pays
for itself while IL Is being paid for.
TT not only increases its owners
efficiency and earning power. but the
absence Of car renders him unable
to keep up with modern life and
methods at all. Even bankers who
used 10 issue periodical warnings
against the practice OF buying cars
on time, now advise this course.
Their attitude Is not entirely unset.
fish now-nor was Il then. OF course
However. the motor car proved II
seis so desirable and Indispensable
that people not only disregarded the
advice 10 .forego tho car and keep
The money In the savings bank but
proceeded to save until there was
enough 10 buy car--and then draw
out the entire amountr'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-02

support from a branch OF tho Du.
rant group.
The Duraut Acceptance Corp. is
formed with the sole idea OF giving
these dealers finances with which 10
carry on their business. This com
pany viii function In q manner sim.
liar 20 that IN which tho General
Motors Acceptance corporation func'
tons In financing the dealers In Gen
srhi Motors products.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-02

on tho basis OF actual sales to
date and December prospects. Il is
estimated that total sales OF tho
Chevrolet Motor Car Co. for 1923
viii exceed SOC. 600 cars and trucks.
Tentative schedule for 1924 has been
set at 500. 900 units. These figures
compare with sales OF 2s5 900 In 1922.
and $4,000 in 1921.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-02
GARDINER BUSINESS
PROMISES INCREASE

Contracts covering car require
ments for 1924, that have Just been
concluded with moro than 50 Gardner
distributors in all tho principal trade
centers. provide for production dur
ing 1924 OF $4,000 Gardner cars.
This represents a substantial IN
crease over 1923. which has been the
biggest year in the history OF tho
company.
Operating under the 30 distributors
are approximately 1000 dealers-a
sales organization that now affords
national distribution OF the Gardner
car. and national service to Gardner
owners. Five hundred new dealers
have been added this year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-02

Members OF tho Dvrant group
produced 10000. cars and trucks
In 1921. raising tho total output 70
255.24l since tho organization Of
the company. two years ago. In.
cluded in tho total were approx.
mateiy 1000 Of the new Flint
skies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-02

For tho uixth consecutive year
Buick has been awarded first place
az both the New Yofg and Chicago
national automobile shows. This
coveted honor means that Bucks
tremendous volume Of business has
again earned first choice OF position
at the nations great annual automo-
bile shows.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-02

Women chauffeurs arc becoming
exceedingly popular in Paris. They
are said to not only keep themselves
neatly dressed. but their cars arc al.
ways kept attractive. They are care.
full drivers. polite and mako no fuss
about luggage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-02

Always test your brakes when
starting and have them inspected
frequently.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-02

Chevrolet Motor Co.'S 1921 produc.
ton was <s3.f52 cars and trucks.
Figure compares with 2+i 900 units
for 1922. increaSe Of more than 100
per cent.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-14
Why we want EveryManin NewBritain to try Lucky Strike

To men who haue not yet tried
 Lucky Strike
 This is not philanthropy just business. You are introduced to cigarette today which sooner or later you're bound to try. This merely hastens that happy time. Tear off the coupon now.
 We have found that 88qo of the men who try Lucky Strike immediately adopt them. So to introduce you to Lucky Strike we can well afford to make this special offer of paying the 6c Government tax today ourselves.
 No words can do justice to the Toasted Process in Lucky Strike. It takes us an extra 45 minutes to toast the flavor in, but it takes you only moment to try the flavor out-the test of the toasting is the tasting.
 Smoke this package tax fee-you'll get acquainted with cigarette so balanced in the blend, so mild in the flavor, so smooth in the smoking and so fragrant with the sealed-in-virtues of the toasted process, that you'll change to this brand that never changes-and you'll never change again.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-14

To men who already smoke
 Lucky Strike
 We want you, too, to get this fax free package, maybe to pass it on to friend who doesn't yet know the pleasure you know. Let him enjoy Lucky Strike as you do. Tell him to try one package and then see if he agrees with you and millions of others that there's no cigarette with such char acteristic superiority.
 Tell him why you prefer Lucky Strike. Tell him that the extra 45 minutes of toast ing insures flavor that never varies He'll find, as you have, that this is a cigarette which can be continuously enjoyed. The flavor never varies.
 Some one introduced you to your first Lucky Strike and you recall it as lucky discovery. So pass the good word along. Give some friend the same opportunity. Tear out the coupon now.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
BONE-DRY PLEDGE
REFUSED PINCHOT
Notary Starts Court Fight On
Pennsylvania, Governor

HARRISBURG, Pa, April IA
Law, justice, the precepts Of the United
States Constitution and Pennsyl-'
vania court have been requisioned to
save Newton A. herman, of Pittsburgh.
from being forced to promise GOVERNOR
Pinchot that he won't take q drink. 8
The governors attempt to lift Penn
sylyanians onto the water wagon one.
by one whether they like 1t or not, has
been challenged bySa petition for a writ
OF mandamus to compel the executive
to grant notary public's commission
to Berman without Bemans promise
to obey the eighteenth amendment.
Berman's attorney says Pinchot re-
fused to accept his clients application
for a notary commission because. Q por-
ton of the application which would ex-
tract a bone-dry pledge from the APP
plicant had been ignored.
Pinchot recently has required similar
pledges from all appointive officials.
The petition for the writ declares
Berman to be ready and willing to take
the prescribed oath to obey and support
and defend the Constitution and the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

Coolidge Forfeits Right
To Respect, Says Randall
Circle Of Corruption" At Washington Assaulted
~ By New York Minister

NEW YORK, April 15.-"President
Coolidge, by his silence in the face of
corruption In official circles at Wash
ington, has, forfeited every last vestige
of respect that the country could have
had for him." charged the Rev. John
Herman Randall, pastor of the fash
ionable Community church of New York,
on Park avenue, in Palm Sunday SER
mon entitled 1.-The Challenge of Wash
ington Corruption"
Coolidge has sacrificed his New
England conscience and in attempting
to be renominated has sold his birth
right for mess of pottage," Randall
declared.
Imagine what Theodore Roosevelt or
Woodrow Wilson would have done un-
der similar circumstances" the preacher
continued,
Their ringing challenge would have
swept the rascals out of office over
night"
"If some chance visitor from Mars
should drop in on us today" the pastor
declared, 1.-THE only conclusion he could
come to would be that the government
is in the hands of the mentally and
morally unfit"
Democrats Played Also
Randall did not confine all of his
criticism to President Coolidge. He as
serted that the democratic party was
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
CLUB OBSERVES
18TH BIRTHDAY

The thirteenth anniversary of Ma
tional Exchange clubs was celebrated
By the members of the Birmingham Elk
change club at their meeting Monday
afternoon in the ballroom of the Tut
wiler. Ray L. Lange, past national
president, and one of the first presidents
of the local organization, made the prin-
cipAl address, in which he reviewed the
history and accomplishments of the Ma
tional Exchange club, as well as the
local organization. Three new mem
bers were received into the club, Ray
CFome of the land department of the
pany, Rowan Oden of the Oden-Elliott
Lumber company and John Irwin of the
Clyde Steamship company.
Among the visitors introduced at the
meeting were G. B. Mercer and Henry
8. Handley, who are conducting mis-
sion at the Church of the Advent. The
abundance prize was donated by Rev.
Oscar Randolph and was won by Carl
Wilmore.
The large birthday cake, which had
been prepared for the occasion, was by
entire vote of the club sent to the Girls
Industrial school here.
In reviewing the history of the Ma
Clonal Exchange cluD, MT. LanSe pOlQ
of its organization in Detroit in April,
1911, being the outgrowth of an in
formal club of men of different profess
sions which had its beginning in 1896.
The Birmingham club was formed in
1920 and most Of the charter members
are still active in the organization. Mr..
Lange reviewed the aims and purposes
Of the club and told Of the work it had
accomplished through adherence to its
motion: Unity for Service"
Among the charter members now in
the local organization are: Ray l..
Lange, William T. Warren, Ebert
yemison, Rev. Oscar Randolph, Charles
Brown, James A. Simpson, T. ]. Crit
tendon, Sterling Edwards, Lloyd st.
John Smith, Wadsworth Wood, Edmund
Armes, Judge Hugh r. Locke, Hugh
Conner, Lee Allen Brooks, Ed McKin-
ney, Frank Watson, Ralph Smallman
and Stuart Frazier.
A letter was read from o. L. Bum,
manager of the Chamber of Commerce
asking the cooperation of the Exchange
club in helping Birmingham win the at
tendance trophy on the occasion of the
opening of the Southern league season
here Thursday, April II, and the mem
bers of the organization voted in favor
OF observing the afternoon as a holiday
30 that all might attend the game.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

DISTRICT PRIZE
ON FRIDAY NIGHT
To Select Jefferson Coun-
ty InAge-Herald
Contest
!, Ths Aye.lgeralds National Ora.

In The Age-lgerald's National Ora
torical Contest ,'he congressional dis
trict final for Jefferson county and the
Ninth congressional district will be held
in the new Sunday school auditorium
az the First Metho dist church, Birming-
ham, next Friday night, April is, at s
o'clock.
Competing in this contest will be one
representative each from Jefferson
County High school, Phillips High
school, Woodlawn High school, Ensley
High school, Minor High school, and
Simpson High school, and they will
contest for the championship of the
Ninth congressional district The win
ner in this meet will participate in the
state finals held in Birmingham, April
e5, at which time they compete for The
Age-Herald prizes of three scholarships
20 any college in Alabama and the honor
Of representing Alabama in the south
srn meet of May 16.
As the time of the contest approaches,
each school expresses confMenc that it's
representative will emerge victorious
and each participant is hard at work
making preparation for the coming con-
flict.. Present indications are that the
Sunday school auditorium will be the
scene of a hard struggle Friday night
when these orators meet to determine
who shall represent this district in the
finals.
In the contest at Minor High school
yesterday, another girl won honors in
ahe contest when Miss Essie Godfrey
sanquished her male opponents and won
che official school representation for
Minor High.
Miss Godfrey won first her class
Donors, then group honors, and yester-
day emerged victorious in the school
contest. She Is the second girl within
the Birmingham district to have won
Der school championship, Miss Lillian
Robinson having last week won the
championship Of Jefferson County High
school.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
LAYS KIDNAPPING
TO MONEY DEAL
Aged Tennessean May Be Held
By Enemy, Son Believes

LEBANON, Tenn, April 14.-That
financial deal was responsible for the
alleged kidnapping or possible staying
Of Jack Buchanan, reputed the wealth
lest citizen of Wilson county, is one
theory upon which officers are work
ing, according to G. s. Reeves. sheriff
of Wilson county, who is leading the
hunt.
The missing man has not been heard
from since neighbors saw him ride off
with an unidentified man in an auto
mobile, which pulled up in front of his
home last Wednesday evening about 6
o'clock, just as Mr.. Buchanan arrived
home and was beckoned to by the man
in the motor car, which was described
as a dilapidated machine. They drove
south, neighbors said.
Officers place little faith in a rob-
berry theory as Mr.. Buchanan had only
a diamond ring in valuables in his
possession when he left, according to
Frank 8. Buchanan, his son, who Wis
tied, Nashville today in search of in
formation that might shed any light on
che mysterious disappearance of his
father.
Several deputies and hundred citi-
zens of the community have secured the
section in search of Buchanan without
avail, though Sheriff Reeves intimated
that there might be developments soon.
Mr.. Buchanan is 72 years old. He
owns a farm on the Cumberland river
and a plantation in Mississippi. Com
munication with these has established
no clue. A reward of 1900 is offered
for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

equally as bad as the republican party,
and pointed out that the present status
of government in America was the re
suit of the industrial civilization which
began 100 years ago, and had now swept
virtually every major nation In the
world.
He traced the history Of the various
American political parties, and pointed
out that each had risen to power
through the crimes and abuses OF
power of its predecessor"
Predicts New Party
Out of it all, Randall declared, will
come another new party for this coun-
try, with the farm bloc as its nucleus.
Leaders of the new movement, Randall
said, would be Senator Thomas j. Walsh
on Montana, Senator Burton X. Wheeler
and Senator Robert LaFollette.
The circle of corruption at Washing
ton, Randall declared. is made up OF
three classes, which he characterizes as
follows:
1. Immoral and unintelligent men,
bers of the government.
2. The Dohenys and Smclairs, who,
by strange ways, approach cabinet mem
beers and "get what they want"
8. The Jesse Smith or "go-betweens,
who dwell in a bootlegger's and bride
takers nest, and do the jobs that are
beneath the dignity of those higher up
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
THE WEATHER

Louisiana: Tuesday increasing cloudi-
ness, probably showers in north portion;
wednesday showers; little change In tenn
perature.
Arkansas: Tuesday increasing cloudi-
ness, probably showers; Wednesday show
ers. cooler in northwest portion.
Oklahoma: Tuesday unsettled, prob
ably showers in east and central. por-
tions, cooler In west portion: wednesday
partly cloudy, probably showers in east
portion, cooler in east and south por-
lions.
East Texas: Tuesday Increasing cloudi-
ness. probably local showers: "wednesday
probably showers, cooler in northwest
portion.
West Texas: Tuesday partly cloudy.
cooler in the Pan Handle; wednesday
generally fair, cooler.
Virginia: Unsettled and cooler possibly
showers Tuesday: Wednesday showers
and continued cool
North Carolina, South Carolina and
day; cooler in north portion Tuesday.
Florida Local thundershowers Tuesday
and probably Wednesday.
Extreme northwest Florida and Ala
bama: Local thundershowers Tuesday and
probably wednesday slightly warmer
Wednesday.
Mississippi Partly cloudy Tuesday and
showers, warmer in east and south por-
lions Tuesday.
Tennessee: Local showers possibly
thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday,
little change in temperature.
Summary Of observations made at sta
lions of the United States weather bu-
reau, during the ~ hours ending at z
D. m, Goth meridian time, March Il, 1874:
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
ADVENT MISSION
DRAWS THRONGS
E. c. Mercer Speaks Mon
day Night; Chattanoo-
ga Man Is Present

Despite unfavorable weather condi-
tions large congregation was present
Monday night at the Church of the
Advent in attendance at the Mercer
Hadley mission being conducted dur
ing this week, ending with services
Easter Sunday evening. q. @. tMer-
Ger, who opened the mission Sunday,
made the principal address. He was
presented by William J. Dodge, a prom
inent business man of Chattanooga,
who made a brief address on Personal
Service" ~
Mr.. Dodge operates large foundry
plant at Chattanooga, and became con-
verted at revival held in his home
city. Since that time he has adopted
the Golden Rule" in his business and
is giving freely Of his time and means
in church work. .
Subject OF Address
The subject Of Mr.. Mescer's address
was "The Only Glass of People God
Can't Help" '"This class of people, -
said Mr.. Mercer, sis made up of those
who are so selfish and selfsatisfied
that they do not know they have need
OF God and will not give Him an op-
portunity to enter their lives. Conyic-
ton of sin and repentance for sin
must precede the coming of Gods saw
ing power for God has given human be-
ings a free will and he VIII not, there
fore, force a man to turn to Him."
Mr.. Mercer defined sin as selfish
ness, and pointed out that sin is of
many types ana varieties. 1t is not,
die said, confined to the thief, the drunk
ard, or the woman of the street, but
is found in ingratitude, egotism, false
pride, living beyond ones means, lack
of love for fellow humanity, and many
other things.
Speaks At Schools
Monday morning at 10 80 O'Clock
Mr.. Mercer spoke at the Phillips high
school. He will speak Tuesday morn
ing at the Ensley high school. On
Wednesday morning at 10 80 o'clock
he will address the employees of the
Birmingham Southern railway and at
2 80 o'clock Wednesday afternoon he
will speak to the students of the Wood
lawn high school.
The subject of Mr.. MERGERS address
Tuesday night at the Church Of the al.
vent viii be '"This Insidious Age" On
Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock he
will make an address to women and
girls on '"The Grave Dangers Our Girls
Face Today" Wednesday night at
o'clock he will speak on Five De
mands Christ Makes"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
OFFICER ACCUSED
|. 0FKILLRG YOUTH
Meridian p oil CT m a N
Claims Shooting Was
Accidental

MERIDIAN, MISS, April A.
Especial. )--Officer L. G. Monette, 4S.
for 25 years connected with the police
department, several terms as chief, Is
being held in the county Jail pending
a preliminary trial to be held probably
Wednesday in connection with the al
legged accidental shooting and fatal
wounding of James M. Little, IL, son
of j. r. Little, farmer, late Sunday
night. Thea young man died shortly
after he had been carried to a local
hospital.
Monette and his companion officer,
Ernest banner, policeman, state they
suspected that whisky was being car
ried in the automobile occupied by Lit
tie and three companions, Leo Ander-
son, james Watson and Aker Wesson,
all four young men residing with their
parents few miles southwest Of the
city, and that when it was attempting
to speed by them they called to the
driver to stop. Not hearing the COM
mand, Monette says he drew his pistol,
fired one shot into the ground at his
feet to brighten the driver into hating
and then as he started to run after
the car he fell to the ground and the
weapon still held in his hand was ac-
cidentally discharged, the bullet passed
through the hat rim of James Watson
and entered Titles head
In falling to the ground Monette
badly skinned his knee and elbow on
the pavement, and it was some minutes
later before the officer LEARNED that
young Little had been struck, they
said The four young men in the car
state that they did not hear the COM
mand of the officers to stop and that
they did not know their car was being
pursued until one of their number had
been shot.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
DELINQUENT LIST OUT

Real estate on which taxes totalling
approximately 100000 still are due
was listed and turned over to Probate
Judge ]. p. Stiles for collection by
Tax Collector j. F. Hawkins. This
property will be advertised for sale.
1t was pointed out that the total
Of delinquent taxes this year was con-
siderably smaller than for many years
previous. The total amount of taxes
paid every year is considerably more
than $7,OOO,OOO.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
WANT no. KEEP Walden

SELMA, Ala, April 14.-Special
Leased Wire.)-A committee or prom
inent members of the Central Alabama
Field Trial Hunters and Fishermens'
association, headed by Ed Cothran,
president of the field trials association,
will make a formal protest Thursday
before Governor Brandon against the
removal of Game Warden Parrot, after
the hunters and fishers of Dallas coun-
ty had paid in $2,110 to hunters and
trappers licenses since January, besides
fees and fines collected for violations of
game laws
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
MANS BODY FOUND:
NEIGHBOR ARRESTED

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, April IA
The body of Jim Seagroves, Hobbs Is
land farmer, who has been missing ten
days, was found today in the Tennes-
see river. Sam Miller, also a farmer,
is held in Jail charged with Seagroves'
murder. There were bruises on the
body that may have caused death and
a coroner's inquest is being held.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
LOCAL DATA
WINDS

East Gulf: Moderate. mostly south and
southwest. and weather overcast and
showery Tuesday.
West Gulf: Moderate to fresh south
east and south, and weather fair Tues
day.
Caribbean Sea and windward Passage:
Moderate east and southeast, except north
and notheast over extreme south portion
and weather generally fair Tuesday.
Sandy HTook to Hatteras: Fresh, pos
sibly strong north and northeast, and
weather mostly overcast Tuesday; prob
abb yshowers over south portion.
Hatteras to Florida Straits: Moderate
southerIy, and weather overcast; prob
ably showers Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15

and | would think I couldn't live. /
would have hot flashes, then would
come weak spells. l was so weak l
would think couldn't ever get a
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20 me. 1 was not able to do nv
housework half of the time. A friend
advised me to take Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and it
mas given me strength and health.
The hot flashes left me and I cot bet.
Ter of the numb spells. That summer
! could do my homework and worked
il the garden good bit. / tell all
sick women what your wonderful
medicine did for me, and will always
recommend it. / am, known to all
my neighbers, and you can publish
this statement because it is true. -
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10 Warrington, West Virginia.