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Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
Rain Frequently Cause
of Mean Short Circuits

When a car stops in a heavy rain
storm suspect the distributor, the top
Of the coil or the plugs and wires Of
being wet. Water is an excellent con.
ductor OF electricity. A driving rain.
storm will enter through ventilation
cuts in the hood and often manage
to produce a short circuit which stops
the car as effectuaily as II II were
robbed Of its spark plugs The only
remedy is to wait for the affected
parts TO dry or TO locate them and dry
them of with rags The best remedy
is prevention. Small covers OF oil
cloth to fit over the coll and distribh-
ter. similar In effect to the leather
hood which usually protects magnetoE
viii keep out the fine water spray
which does the damage and prevent
an annoying stop under uncomfort
able circumstances.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

Il was: introduced to stranger as
my partner in a bridge game, last night
by a gentleman who, was friendly I'd
both Of d4s said a leslie avenue resi-
dent. "Otr friend characterized me
as the worst player loose at this
time, and my partner as the man who
put the spots on ghe. cards. The; eff
feet Of this introduction, banteringly
given, caused me to hold down my bid
ding tendencies while II caused my
partner, who was'really a BIT. fiattered,
to go so high with his bid on two oc-
casions that we were down three
tricks on each. He was good bridge
player, too, and I'm not good, but the
Introduction ruined him, and spoiled
me besides. That's how psychology
enters into a card game. Detroit
NaAro
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
AUTO SHIPMENTS
HELP RAILROADS
RecOrdsShOw 3,O4O, 600 Car
loads Were Transported
in Year 1925.

That the automotive industry was
one OF the large customers Of the rail-
roads during 1925 Is disclosed by
freight records Just made public. This
disclosure follows announcement that
the railroads enjoyed record earnings
last year.
Freight carloads Of automotive
products hauled by the railroads In
1925 tOtaled 100000, accordins*O 80 J.
s. Marvin. chairman OF the trafiic
managers conference OF the National
Automobile Chamber of Commerce
This total included shipments of motor
cars and parts. gasoline used In auto
mobiles, road-buildIng material and
kindred freight. Many other items,
such as building materials and equip
ment for factories and garages. less
than carload shipments OF parts and
accessories and express matter, are
not included. because there is no sep
arate classification for these.
Report Of statlstIcians.
Statisticians find that II would take
all the passenger and freight locomO-
tives and all of the various kinds OF
freight cars OF the railroads nearly
ten days to handle this business at
one time; all of which is another way
Of stating the fact that OF 51.1T7,982
carloads of freight OF all kinds ham
died by the railroads In 1925, more
than three million carloads were In
duced by the manufacture and use of
motor cars.
The Importance OF this business to
railroads is emphasized by comparison
with the shipping of other principal
commodities In 1925. Coal leads with
S,S66,392 carloads, followed by forest
products, s,741,O8s; grain and grain
products. 2,300, 1893; ore, 2,01S.S54; live
stock. 1.635.252. Shipments Of automo-
biles and parts alone during the year
approximated $4,000 carloads, COM
pared With 74O,578 In 1924.
Record Railroad Earnings.
'The record railroad earnings
coupled with the record carload ship
ments Of motor products are signif-
cant of the coordinate interest of all
lines of transportation" says the
automobile chambers statement.
Motor transport is one Of the ma
jor customers Of railroads and, more
important stlll, It aids the rail lines
In developing national resources and
wealth. Just as the railroad is more
economical in long-haul transporta-
ton, so In many forms Of short-haul
travel the motor vehicle Is the most
efficient"
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
Superior Driving Rules
Outlined for Closed Car

With view to familiarizIng motor
lists with changing conditions, the
American Automobile association out
lines the four points for the average
driver who buys a closed car:
l. Learn that you may be travelling
at higher rate of speed without real
Izing It, particularly where the grade
is slightly downward. Speed is al
ways a hazard when you are not
aware of your actual speed
2. Learn that physical comforts Of
fered by the closed body In adverse
weather do not alter the highway haz-
ards. Your hands may be warm but
there may be just as much ice on the
road as when you formerly shiyered
In your open car, or stayed at home.
3. Learn that though you can see
out better in your closed car than you
could through rain curtains the few
distractions to vision. such as the
body posts. are at points you are not
accustomed to.
4. Learn that other drivers IN closed
cars are usually as unfamiliar with
the new conditions as you are. and
that the safest plan is always to give
a bit to the "other fellow"
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
Burn Lights in Daytime
to Avoid Overcharging

Because you see car running In
the daytime with the lights on do not
think that the driver has been out all
night and is just getting In. Perhaps
he has, but lights burning in the dag
time is not a sure sign. More than
likely the owner is on 8 long trip
during which he runs principally dur
ing the daylight hours. Consequently
he does not have an opportunity to
use the stored-up current ln his bat
terry, and in order to keep the bat
terry functIonlng properly and not get
ting Overeharged he is burning his
lights to use up some Of this pent-up
current.
This burning OF the lights in the
daytime Is frequently done on new
cars that are being driven overland
from the factory. The drivers OF
these machines do no night driving
nor do they do much starting and
stopping OF the motor In the driving
hours. While running they naturally
are generating current and use this
means Of using up some Of It.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
Old Superstition Dooms
Girls to Spinsterhood

An old superstition OF obscure orr.
gin Is responsible for imposing 20.
we're handicap on japanese girls who
are twenty years old this year. It is
said that they must all be so bad.tem-
pered as to be unsuitable for wives.
This unlucky time occurs every 81
years, and although the superstition Is
waning there are still large numbers
Of parents who VIII not allow their
sons to marry girls under this cloud.
A number OF this years unIucky girls
have taken HD professional work, In
the belief that they are doomed t0sre-
main single.
TO combat the superstition, efforts
are being made by society organized
IN Tokyo to help its members select
their wives and husbands without par
entail help or interference In the pnsf,
thousands OF girls. fearing a lifetime
OF loneliness, have committed suicide.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
The GaiHotine

II ~ 112 years since the death OF
Or. Ignatlus Joseph Guiliotine. who
Invented the instrument for .beheading
persons at one stroke, causing instant
and painless death.
It was adopted by the French as
sembly in 1892. and within a month
set up. The FIRST person executed by
II was a highway robber named Pei
letter. The Arst political victim was
Dangremont, who was executed In
August, 1902
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

A speeding moforlst had been
hauled up before southern Indiunu
Justice OF the peace. The m0torisl
evidently thought 1t was trumped-up
charge with fine as the reward for
the local department Of Justice, and
his conduct before the justice bore
this out.
Were you ever In a court of JUS
tice before?" the squire asked him, to
impress him with the gravity OF his
situation.
NE, never was the Eetest, sbut
I'VE been before a justice of the
peace before.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

paper. and my nusOauu
bought me q bottle, and after the first
few doses / felt better, so kept on
taking It until I was well and strong.
] take It at times when feel tired and
It helps me. / win always have q good
word for your medicine and tell any.
one what good 1t has done me.
recommended It to my neighbor for her
girl, who is sixteen years old, and i
was Just what she needed. She is feel
fng fine now, and goes TO school every
day."-MRs. e. f. BAssETT, 216 South
Hayford Avenue, Lansing, Michigan.
Do not continue TO feel ell rundown
and half sick when Lydia z. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound Is sold by drug
gists everywhere. II is root and herb
medicine and has been used by women
for over fifty years.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

A tag with this inscription, This
safe Is never locked, turn the handle
and II will open. has hung on the
knob Of the strong box OF fuel CODA
pany at Tulare, CAL, for the last sew
en- years. Although the statement is
perfectly true. burglars do not believe
Il and have ransacked the safe three
times. 1t Is used only for protection
OF records against IRE. and no money
Is kept in the safe.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

To avoid unwelcome Interruptions,
John D. Rockefeller. Jr., often lunches
alone IN the womans dining room Of
downtown New York club. Few wives
Of the members journey as far as the
Battery at noontime. with the result
that the younger Rockefeller many
times has the room to himself.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

pound whenever 4
needed It. When /
first used II was
sobadIcouldhard
walk across tn Q
room without cry
ing. / was tired all
the time. / think
my trouble was COM
ing on me for six
m onths before 1
realized It. I read
Of your wonderful
m Q dicin Q In the
- :.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

Despite her elghty-sIx years, thers
is no more enthusiastic lover OF out.
door sports than Mrs Olive Tobey Of
Eliot, Maine. and Il is not an uncon1-
mon sight to see her and her daughter
and granddaughters coastIng on .
double-runner bob sled Mrs. Tobey
apparently gets more enjoyment out
OF this than do the younger members
Of the gr0up.-BostOn Globe.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
Making Substitute for
Defective Ignition Coil

While touring recently a friend of
mine burned out the ignition coll. The
only repair man in the neighborhood
had nothing but few spare parts for
light cars. yet he fixed the ignition
system fairly well with substitute
coil. This was made from one Of the
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

Is recognized by the delicate, fascinat-
ing influence OF the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores
followed BY a dustlnR with Cuticura
Talcum powder usually means a clear,
sweet, healthy skin.-Advertisement.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
Proper Use Of "choker,,

n mixture is thought to be too lean
pull up slightly on the "choker" on
the dash. This gives a richer mix
ture. If the engine speeds up. 1t
shows too lean a mixture and low
speed adjustment should be opened
until the engine runs properly. OF
course, the "choker" should be re-
turned to it's original position.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

small box coils that are used In COM
bination with the magnetic ignition
of small cars.
Three insulated wires were soldered
to the contact points on the coll cas-
ing and connected, as shown In the
Illustration. The distributor cOnnec-
tIon was made with high tension
wire. The vibrator OF the coil was
bridged by screwing the contact points
solidly against the core OF the coil.
Popular Science Monthly.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

Maglstrate-TelI me. how thick was
the stick with which you say the de-
fendant struck you?
Victim OF Assault--As thick as your
head. your worship Imported
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29


When automobiles could De
counted about the town square
as easy as buggies and wagons
can now7
When free aIrs could not be
even given awayf
when the watering trough was
the 'tilifng statfong
When 1t was possible to keep
within the hfteen-mlle speed
limitf
When your greatest worry was
meeting an automobile, not drfY= I
ing one?
When you were either couslds.
cred "weu-to-do" or downright
extravagant II you owned q
cart
.RsR5R 4 4 ista
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

The war has made table linen very
valuable. The use Of Red Cross Ball
Blue win add to Its wearing qualities.
Use It and see. All grocers.--Adver-
tlsemeut.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

Open to the entire world. a 5000
prize is offered In England for the best
storage battery electric locomotive for
use In deep coal mines.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

Plants exposed to electric light at
night grow twice the size Of those
exposed to daylight alone.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
CUTSand SCRATCHES
O Stop the smarting and hasten the
healing BY prompt application Of
ReSinOl
HoD IL Happened

The doctor had two pretty children.
One day woman passing two small
boys heard one say to the other,
''Those pretty girls over there are
the doctors children"
yes, / know" said the other. "He
keeps the best for himself"
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
COLOR IT NEW WITH
DIAMOND DYES"
just Dip to Tint or Boil to
Dye.

Each 15-cent pack
age contains direc-
tions so simple any
woman can tint soft,
delicate shades or
dye rich, permanent
eolors in lingerie,
silks, ribbons skirts,
aists, dresses,
coats. stockings,
sweaters, iraperfes.
coverings, hangings
avorvfhfu01
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
everything

Buy Diamond Dyes-no other kind
and tell your druggist whether the
material you wish to color is wool or
silk, or whether It is linen, cotton OF
mixed goods.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
Not a Bod Idea

Here's an instructor teaches school
faithfully for 40 years" Lets make
a scare head OF that for change" )"
suggested the New York publisher
Louisville CourIer-Journal.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29

If you use Red Cross BAN Blue in
your laundry, you viii not be troubled
by those tiny rust spots, often caused
by inferior bluing. Try It and see.
Advertisement.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
No Si9hf Unseen

Sir, win you give me your daughter
for my wifeT
Couldn't say, SON. never saw
your wife"
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-29
Most Fortunate

How did Ethel manage to win that
famous man?"
"WeII, all the time he was courting
her she suffered from sore gums and
didn't feel like talking"
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-01-29

expand his business flthe &
community and IS able proes|
confidence.
Where there sin6 'iaI ID
the business and proflionaI
he will prOspef along III the
munity.
TRADE UN N PO|
Organized labor Of avs 4
fetal journal, the Sou rest u
Press, have contribute heir s.
did condition that no revai|
hered strictly to the q e Uni
parent body, the Anne n Fed
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-01-29

AS result of the willingness Of the employ
ers and the representatives Of the trade unions
OfGrays HarbOr to adjust their differences eth
er through the immediate signing Of joint agree
ments or through arbitration, It was possible for
industry to sail on an even keel during the past
year.
This happy condition not only resulted in ma
terial benefits to the wage earners and their en-
plOyers, it also contributed in large measure to
the prosperity Of the entire community.
PUBLIC CONFIDENT
Aside from the wage scales that have been
established and the favorable working cOndi-
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-01-29

tons that prevail generally il the organized IN
dustries Of the community this splendid record
hashelped tOestabIizh still greater thing CON
fidenc6 On the part Of the general public with
regard TO the future welfare Of Grays Harb0r.
ALL ARE BENEFITED
Where there IS industrial peace and harmony
there's happiness and prosperity for all Where
good wages prevail the wage Garner IS able to
own his home, send his children to school and to
take worthwhile interest IN the political and
civic affairs of his city, state and nation
Where there is industrial peace and harmony
the employer is able to meet his obligations and
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23
THANKSGIVING bALL AT ODD FELLOWS WEDNESDAY

Wednesday evenings Thanksgiving ball at Odd Fellows hall, which will be given under the auspices of the promise of being one of the most en- joyable which will be given by any or ganization this winter. Personal care and attention has been given to every detail by the committee and judging from the advance sale of tickets a large crowd will be in attendance 'The Jolly Three" orchestra has been engaged for the occasion, which is as- surance of popular music.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
 PROPERTY

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR
 THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA,
 SEWARD PRECINCT, THIRD Dl-
 VISION.
 In the Matter of the Estate of Henry A. Metzaer, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in pursuance of an order of the above entitled court, made on the 22nd day of November, 1926, the undersigned, the administrator of the estate of Henry A. Metzger, deceased, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, gold coin of the United States, and subject to the confrma- tion by said court, on Thursday, De- cember 23rd, 1926, at 2 o'clock p. m. at the office of Aaron B. Fucker, at- torney on Fifth Ave, near Adams Street, in the City of Seward, Alaska, all the right, title and interest and es- tate of the said Henry A. Metzger, at the time of his death, in and to all that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Seward, Alaska, and described as follows, to- wit:
 Lot 10 in Block IS of the Federal addition to the City of Seward, Alas ka, together with a small dwelling thereon.
 Terms and conditions of sale: Cash, gold coin of the United States, ten per cent of the purchase money to be paid at date of sale, balance on confirmation of sale by said Court.
 Dated November 22, 1926. JOHN STIEFEL, Administrator of the Estate of Henry
 A. Metzger, deceased.
 Publications: Nov. 23, 30, Dec. z, IA
 and 21, 1926.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23
N. '. STOCK EXCHANGE

Closing bids on New York stocks: American Shelter, 132 1-2; American Tel and Tel, 147 3-4; Atchison, 152 2-4; Baldwin Loco, 40 3-4; B. and O., 1O3 1-2; Calf. Packing, 6S 7-5; Calf. Petroleum, 30 3-8; Canadian Pacific, 163; Gen. Electric, 83 5-S; Gen. Mo- tors, 138 3-S; Mack Truck, 93 3-8 Pa cifc gas and Electric, 12S 3-4; Pa cifc Oil, 1-2; Penn. R. R., 53 3-S; Phillips Petroleum, 50 3-8; Pullman Co.,, 181; Radio Corp, 60; Sou. Pa cifc, 106 1-2 Studebaker, 59 3-S; Union Pacific, 162; Union Oil of Calif., 52 1-2; U. s. Steel com, IA; Western Union, 143.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

Total value of shipments
 of merchandise ~s7, 189,O41
 *Items included in "All other ar ticles-
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

Read the ads every day.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23

The Best in the "Belt"-Gateway.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23
ALASKA EXPORTS OCTOBER TOSTATES
 CLOSE s6,000,0OO
CANNED SALMON LEADS WITH VALUE OF $5,0oo,00o; COPPER
 ORE OUTPUT s1,ooo,oo0

JUNEAU-October exports from Alaska to the States were upward of seven million dollars in value, an ex- ceptionally good showing for the month of October. Canned salmon was at the top of the list with value of exceeding five million dollars, while copper ore was second, it's value being slightly less than one million dollars. The report of Collector of Customs J. c. Mcbride for the month is as follows:
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23
"sEWARD's FOLLY" OFF PRESS

The second number of Stewards s Folly" the local High school monthly publication, came off the press last evening and contains many interest ing items pertaining to Seward schools. Due to the large number of inquiries for the ten-page paper, 50 extra copies were printed.
 The Best in the "Belt''-Gateway
Seward daily gateway., 1926-11-23
Developfng. Printing and Eniargans -Schallerer's Alaska Shop.

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-23

| medical science has proven beyond
doubt that large majority of fail
ures at school are directly caused by
physical handicaps for which the
enid is in no way responsible. Chill
dren with impaired vision, deaf ears.
diseased tonsils. adenoids. undernour-
lshe bodies, or fatigued nervous sys-
TENS cannot possibly do the work of
normal healthy children.
In the schools of Gardiner this wear
the Red Cross public, health nurse
found children who had pysical de-
reefs of sufficient magnitude TO re-
tard their normal physical and men
tai development, to check their ener-
sN and curb their initiative. Every
parent of every child suffering from
physical defects has been so inform
ed by the Red Cross nurse. MANY Of
these defects have been corrected
and the parents report surprising and
encouraging improvement both in the
physical and mental development Of
their children. But there are scores
of parents who have not done this
not because they do not care, nor be-
| cause they are not anxious to DO
everything possible to give their child
the best that this day affords hut
mainly because they have been de-
laying this from time to time. With
! the coming Of summer the child has
three months in which to grow. ac-
emulate strength. store up energy
and get himself in the best possible
physical condition for the next school
term. Now is the time for parents
who have been delaying to have these
defects corrected. to prepare to send
the child back to school next Sep
TENDER mentally and physically alert,
and ready to take his proper place
in both work and play.
ProcraStination. the great Amcri-
can game of putting Off is recog-
nized as one of the chief causes for
an Annual waste of s175 100000 in
our educational system This is what
1T costs tax payers each year who
support city and country schools to
educate children who have to repeat
grades. Experts have said that most
Of these failures" are due to correc-
i tible physical defects. Another de-
plorable effect is the fact that par
entS who dismiss this suggestion with
laugh at new tangled notions are
placing penalty on the children for
ther indifference and neglect which
may prove disastrous.
Miss Catherine Calvin. the Red
Cross Public Health Nurse is making
special efforts 10 induce parents who
have not already had their children's
defects corrected to do so before the
the opening of the next school term.
She considers it the most important
thing in the world for on to a ! rcc
extent rests the health, education
and happiness of these children. Miss
Calvin will be glad to discuss with
mothers, problems concerning their
children at her office at the Health
Centre, Room 6. Maine Trust and
Banking Co. Building any morning
from to o'clock, and on SATURDAYS
from to l.. She can he reached by
telephone by calling % y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-23
MHTTEFIELD

NoRTH-Mr. and Mrs. George
Jewett and family, Mr.. and Mrs
Phelps of West Boylston, Mass
passed the weekend in town.
Miss EVE Carleton and Miss Oms-
bry of Massachusetts, passed the week.
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Par.
fridge.
Miss Rosine Stoucki has returned
to her home after visiting in Gardiner
Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Johnson of Hal
lowell passed the Weekend with their
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcellus Partridge OF
Windsor were Sunday visitors al
Frank Partridge's.
Mrs. Berton Boynton was a Sunday
guest at Mrs. George Hanley's
Walter Fossett, who has been TAX
ing treatment at the Lewiston hospi-
tai. has returned to his home.
Edmund Ledger is working on the
road for John Clark
Myrick Fowies is on the sick list
Dorie Mccurdy is working for Mrs
John Burns.