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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-20

ROTATE NOTICE. Notice is here
given that on the second day of
III, 1925. Edith X. Fisher of Au-
q in the County of Kennebec. was
The Probate Court for the County
Tennebec. duly appointed adfninis-
Z FIX of the estate Of lido b. Kim
late of Augusta IN said county,
,ased. and that on the same date
! Edith K Fisher qualified for and
opted said trust.
Attest: r. w, LEIGHTON.
Register Of Probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-22
Spread Reduced by
"a. Y. d. Prices

1t reduces the spread" in prices
between producer and consumer.
1t simplifies automobile prices so
all may understand them immediate
ly.
1t builds confidence and good will
between buyer and seller.
The a. y. d. or at-your-door system
of pricing and selling motor cars per-
forms all these functions of modern
and progressive merchandising, ac-
cording to an analysis made Of it Try
+. S. Carpenter, Hudson-EsseX dealer
in Augusta. Because of these advan-
tages, declared Mr.. Carpenter the a.
y. d. plan is sure to displace the f. o.
b. system and already has been
warmly endorsed by Better Business
bureaus in several cities. Mr.. Carpen-
ter said:
"Once upon a time only a few men
could design an automobile that would
run. That .was-the engineering era of
the industry. Then with the growing
popularity of the car, the great prob
lem with factories was how to produce
enough automobiles to fill the demand.
That was the production era. But now,
there are a considerable number OF
good cars and the industry is amply
able to make all cars needed. We are
in the merchandising era of the bust
ness; and the motor car buyer is de-
handing that the same progressive
ness and courage which went into de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-22

the average American user as small
but such an impression would quick
w vanish as its power and perform
ance capacity became recognized.
One experimental car of this ma
ture on a 270 mile trip through
Michigan, Indiana and Illinois MAIN
tanned a road average of better than
35 miles an hour despite the fact that
several populous cities were trav-
ersed and the drive was made on q
Saturday afternoon when the road
traffic was heavy.
This car was driven at so miles an
hour with all the feeling of stability
and security sensed in large cars.
1t was driven UP steep hills that
would have meant second gear to
many cars, and yet it made the climb
without falter in high gear.
Quick stopping tests showed a re-
markedly high factor of safety at all
ranges of speed.
1t was equipped with a four-cylin-
der motor of small bore and long
stroke, turning over at high speed.
Yet 1t was as free from vibration as
the majority of six cylinder cars and
at ranges of from 80 to 40 miles an
hour was as smooth running power
plant as anyone would want to ride
behind. At its maximum speed it
showed no indication of stress or
strain.
The pulling power of the engine
under heavy load was rather remark
able; the result of greater torque
than mas been obtained before in
American built cars of this type.
This torque development means in
service, an ability to climb steep
grades on high gear.
1t showed % miles to the gallon Of
gasoline even under the high speed
at which it was driven and the oil
consumption was at the rate Of
about $50 miles to the quart which
was a very interesting performance.
The riding was a distinct revela-
ton for the first impression was that
the road action would be jumpy.
Instead, the car rambled over tn >
road as smoothly and easily as though
the wheelbase were 125 inches rath :
err than IN exact 100 inches.
That the steering mechanism had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-22

countries. 1t is not unlikely that
thew will result in new type of
small car on the European pattern.
1t is the contention of highway en-
gineers, as well as of motor car en-
gineers, that something besides high
way LEGISLATION will be necessary be-
fore we can approach the average
speed at which European traffic
moves.
During the past two years there
has been a pronounced tendency on
the part of American builders Of mo-
tor cars to tighten the weight of
their products, to speed up the mo-
tors and to develop greater powers
of acceleration.
Most of this work has been done on
cars which represent only about 40
per cent of the total number of cars
in use. The great SO per cent which
is formed by the small cars, has
shown little advance along these
lines.
According to engineers, the next
great step will be taken by manu-
facturers of this type Of vehicle.
1t is generally known that certain
of the larger manufacturers are al
ready at work upon advanced types
of small, light cars, fashioned some
what along the lines which have
been adopted by the better known
English and French builders-and
radical changes are anticipated dur
ing the balance Of the year.
A small car, Of what may be
termed short wheelbase, with the
speed and endurance of the larger
cars, short turning radius and
quick acceleration ability, able to ne
gotiate our ideas of hills on high
gear may be looked forward to as a
real factor in the solution of our
road congestion.
Such a car, with ability to acnn'ar-
ate as rapidly as the larger and
higher powered cars, with a speed
range up to 60 miles an hour and
with room to carry five passengers
in a touring or sedan model would
find ready acceptance among hun
dreds Of thousands of buyers.
Were 1t to be built upon the high
ly efficient plans of European engi-
neers. it might, at first glance, strike
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been highly developed was proved
by the ease with which the car was
controlled over several rough ana
rutted roads which were covered al
from 40 to As miles an hour
The four wheel brakes, with un-
usually large surfaces brought the
car to amazingly short stops without
culver and without the slightest
tendency to sway or throw itself off
the road.
This car had been developed after
an exhaustive study of the finer types
of European cars and incorporated
many Of their features while being
essentially adapted to American re-
quirements.
The first impression, on looking at
the car was that it was rather small
er than would be comfortable. tbs
impression was quickly changed at
ter getting into the seats and sensing
the great amount Of leg and head
room.
1t came more as a result of the low
lines than any thing else. Yet the
low lines had been achieved without
any sacrifice in the amount of road
clearance Necessary to meet all con-
ditions of travel.
Actual measurement of the width
and depth of the seats, the general
width of the body, the depth of the
front and rear compartments, and
the head ROOM. showed even larger
dimensions than those which have
been general among American small
cars.
The body lines on the experimental
body were exceptionally easy and
graceful and were close to a perfect
stream line effect. The radiator was
relatively high and narrow after the
fashion of many of the rather costly
European small cars.
Altogether, it was as individual a
piece Of handicraft as could be de-
veloped. 1t marked a new and radl-
cal change in the general appearance
of the small car. It was much larg-
er than the European small car, 50
far as body dimensions were con-
cerned, and five people could easily
ride in it all day long without dis
comfort Yet alongside the curb,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-22

man Of average height could easily
look over the top.
In city traffic 1t attracted general
and favorable attention. 1t Is a
question If any other car on the
streets could have kept up with II
during test covering fifteen blocks
A parking test showed that it could
fit il to hole along the curb that
would have been impossible with. any
of the average size cars.
1t mast be borne in mind that this
car is not as yet ready for the Amer
lean market, but it presages an in
terest from which real developments
are likely to result.
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sign and production shall now 20 i1to
the selling process. He wants to sea
all possible economies introduced int
getting the car from the factory 10
him.
1.-THE a. y. d. plan fills this demand
by simplifying the whole pricing
system. There is no handling charge
on any Hudson-Essex car. There are
no extras The equipment desired
by motorists has been bought econo-
mically by the factory and is ready
installed for the buyer. Freight and
Federal taxes are still necessarv
chargeS--but with Hudson Essex and
several other makes the tax item has
been reduced. Under this a. Y.
plan, therefore, all the economies ana
savings possible have been effected"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-22
MONTvILLE

NORTH-Rev. c. ID. Nutter. OF
Fort Fairfield, arrived at his old
home here Tuesday night on his wav
to Washington, D. G.
Earnest Penney and his brother
Gearge Penney, were in Waldoboro.
Sunday, and both returned with their
new Ford cars.
Walter Banton is still having a
bad time with erysipelas in his arm.
Walter Colby sowed two acres OF
peas Wednesday, for the Unity fac
tory.
Mrs. Florence Tweeedie is sub
shutting on the r. f. d. here, as
Howard Hurd has broken his arm.
Mr. and Mrr. J. w. Nutter were in
Belfast, "Wednesday.
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miles an hour on specially laid out
main line arteries or on highways
where stop limitations are placed at
all entering streets will add to this
and many light cars will be unable
to maintain the desirable averages
for any length of time.
These laws are apparently aimed
to offset the long, tedious parades
especially on Sundays, where great
lines of cars. stretching for miles
are moving at an average speed OF
ten to fifteen miles an hour.
In a measure, they indicate an APP
Proclamation of the European idea OF
speed on the highways where much
higher average rates are maintained
than is the case here, despite the far
greater general use of motor cars In
this country than in the European
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-22
ALBION

Mrs. Janette Goodwin and son Fred
eric, have arrived at their home,
after passing the winter in st. Re-
tersburg, Florida.
Miss Ella Fuller of Watsrville was
n guest Sunday of her sister. Mrs.
J. c. Gould.
Mrs. Angie Written of Waterville
is visiting her daughter. Mrs. CLYDE
Libby.
Southern Cinderella given by the
Rebekdh lodge May IA, were $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-22
NATIONAL TRAFFIC REG ULAT|oNS
FAVOR new TYPE SMALL CAR
New Developments Likely to Meet Congestion
Problems; Many of New Type
will Be Seen

minimum at 25 miles an hour is plac-
ing a severe handicap on our light
cars. The new agitation for a great
nationwide speed law allowing 45
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-22

Legislation such as that recently
passed in Wisconsin placing the
maximum speed of cars on the high
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-22

1t took years to design the Over
land Six. And in addition IL months
to test it. We doubt if any car
ever received more careful study
from the engineering standpoint.
1t embodies the major advantages
of 10 of the finest motor cars in
Europe and America plus many
others our own engineering ex-
perts developed.
The Overland Six will turn in a
forty foot circle. Rear springs are
underslune and 52' long. l4l 50.
inches of braking surface provide
an ample safety margin.
1t has more inside space. More
cubic feet than the average car Of
this price.
The result Is ample comfort for S
full-size passengers with
plenty of room to step in or out
room to stretch your legs
with the utmost ease.
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THIS offers you a test that
l. caused $4,000 families to buy
this great car.
1t is a new kind Of motoring ex-
perience different from any,
thing you have ever known before.
Wen place an Overland Six at
your disposal. Drive and test it
yourself. You choose the road.
You pick the hill. You fix the
traffic point. You name the ruts,
the turns, the mud, the sand -.
What you'll find will be a reveal
ton. Without side sway or slip
ping or wandering the car
fairly hugs the road. You enjoy
surprising feeling of stable equilib-
rum its performance will thrill
you to the finger tips.
You surely owe it to yourself to
find out what this Overland Six
offers before buying any car today.
II new departure in
motor car engineering
This car has tremendous power
performance ability never obtain
ed in any car of this size or price
before. Full 40-brake horsepower
is delivered in a straight line from
its low swung engine to the rear
axle shaft. The result is a speed
capacity that is positively amazing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-22

Ing the famous WHY'S Knight.
The world affords no finer quality.
Fine Cars on a
tremendous production basis
Under ordinary production stand
ards this Overland Six Sedan could
not be sold within $500 to $500 of
its price.
Yet, because of the tremendous
purchasing power and production
facilities of the great Willys-Cver-
land organization, it now sells for
only $685. f. o. b. factory.
To spend more Is extravaganza.
To pay less means great sacrifice
in comfort and performance.
Get the utmost for your money.
Ride in this car test it in
comparison to the value others
offer. In fairness to yourself buy
no car until you do.
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The seats are wider, the windows
larger, the doors much broader.
AL features you'll certainly appre-
ciate when you inspect rival cars
of this price.
Plus style from
the Rue de la PAX
In style and body lines this car
resembles the creations of famous
European coachmakers.
The famous Hispano Suiza, the
Belgian Minerva, the Italian Fiat
and othor costly foreign cars frank
ly influenced its design.
1t is smart, yet unobtrusive
in dignifed good taste.
And contrasting with this beauti-
full appearance, is the sturdy, rug
ged way its built. In this car
we use the same steels. the
same standards of material and
workmanship we employ in build
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-16
PARIS TAXI At
WHITE HOUSE

One Of the original Paris taxi
cabs-which Marshal Joffre used in
repelling the German onslaught on
Paris in 1914-motOred into the
White House grounds today and
was inspected by President Coolidge
This quaint, wheezy old taxi
which was brought to the United
States for exhibition at the Ameri-
can Legion convention at Phila
delphia, came TO Washington under
the direction Of Col. Yves Picot, one
Of the French war veterans who in
vited the American Legion to hold
it's 1927 convention in France.
The taxicab rumbled into the
southwest entrance, and President
Coolidge displayed marked interest
in the old vehicle and with the
picturesque French veterans who
acted as chauffeurs. He also re-
ceived Colonel Picot in the cxecu-
tive officers and chatted with him
for Is minutes.
The American Legian delegation,
consisting Of veterans from Florida,
North Dakota and other States en-
route from the Philadelphia conven-
ton to their homes. mached up to
the White House with fife ami
drum corrs and was received by the
President at 1890 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-16
BUDGETF|GURES
MOUNTING

The budget for the development
and improvement of Washington,
to be presented to Congress next
December, is steadily mounting.
1t is doubtful whether Gen. II.
NJ. Lord, director of the budget.
will approve all of the projects
that are now shaping up for legis-
lative consideration, but the way
will be paved for favorable action
at d future date.
Among these projects are the new
So, 100000 waterfront plan. larger
appropriations for park purchases
by the National Capital Park and
Planning Commission, including the
acquisition of various forts in the
city's environs; the Mt. Vernon
Wakefield Boulevard. the Mall pur-
chase proposal and the Botanic
Gardens removal plans.
These projects are entirely in
dependent Of the $50 100000 public
buildings program, $10000,000 OF
which Is available annually. the
proposed Center Market removal.
the Arlington Memorial Bridge, anG
the Rock Creek and Potomac Park
way connection.
The prospect of Congressional
action upon the Mall project, i'll
volving the purchase of all the land
lying south Of Pennsylvania Avenue
between the Capitol and Four
teenth Street. is beliveed to he
good. 1t will have the support
Of Secretary of the Treasury Mel
Ion and Secretary of Commerce
Hoover, in addition to the Publ"
Buildings Commission. 1t is pos
sible, also. that President Coolidge
will approve it,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-16
BUG HOLLOW NOTES

Well. the An.stars and most all
the town boys went up to >eddie
Sunday and took the Green SOx
Of that place tO the tune of IL to !,
not counting bets. Harry Cox allowed
the SOx three hits only, their lone
ScOre being home run by lime Good
enough in the second timing. Aside
from this Plug HIATT beat out
sIinky hunt in the third and Puran
Hickey tripled over WalkhOlm's
head in the sixth. hut died trying
10 steal home. All our boys lam
basted the stuffiEas out of Peter
Sings, Did Seymour and Coruy
Wurum. all OF whom tried to pitch
for the Green SOX.
With the closing OF the baseball
season the All.Stars will continue
ms q football team. With such we'll
known players as UnO DamweIl,
former star haIfback OD the Bier
bauer Brewers. and Henry Blue Clay,
fulIback for Whatta Lame, lizzie
Slick handling the business end as
usual. The first game will he early
in October. with either the Crab
Vile High School or the Wah0nkuS
Academy. the latter of which our
old friend, Con Carney. is coaching
this year, GENE BLOSSOM.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-16
TON To
QUESTION
VALUE

A clash between William Mex.
CLAYTON, chairman of the Public
Utilities Committee of the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations.
and attorneys for the Washington
Rapid Transit Company, is ex-
.pected Monday at the resumption
of the hearing of the company's
petition for a straight 10-cent fare
on buses, before the Public Utili-
ties Commission.
Studying Valuation
The hearing was interrupted in
order to give the Utilities Commits
sion a chance to study the valu-
alton figures presented by the com.
pany and to make an inventory OF
the company's physical property.
Clayton Is expected to contend
that the company has set up an ca
cessive rate of depreciation and has
included in its valuation an item of
SEQ, 900 for the value Of its fran
chise, consisting merely Of license
issued to it by the Commissioners
to go into the hacking business.
This item should not be included
in the company's valuation, Clayton
claims.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-16
To TAX
IS CHARGED

An allegation submitted to the
House District subcommitte that
the District assessors office has
failed to assess taxes, as required
by law, against commercial firms
owning vaults under public streets
and sidewalks for this use Of pub
lie land, will be investigated by the
committee early next month, 1t wa
learned today.
The source OF the committees
information has not been revealed.
The committee, however, 1t Is
learned. has been. told that many
hundreds of dollars in taxes are
being lost annually through the
failure to properly assess and col
lect for vault space.
Searching inquiry is expected Into
the transfer of records and ac-
counts from the office Of the as
SCISSOR to that of the collector OF
taxes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-16
PLuNKs FROM PIDDLEvILLE

KLCNhS FnON1 Fiddle LILLE
Elder Spuinch is just back from
down to Florida. where they had the
big blow. Jeff Indew says 1t takes
tire Elder to do the blowing, all
right.
Aunt Prissy Pokeby is putting up
grapes for jell. She found an old
Jar way back in the corner of the
cellar that must have Deen ther"
for years, for when she loosencd the
top it like to broke her glasses,
and Aunt Prss was drunk for the
first time since Wilson -was elected.
Lefty Gugg has got a stonebruise
where she sets down. which is pain
full but her NAV thinks will yieip
to home treatment in day or two.
Wharf Whazeby was through yes
terday soaping up and handing out
pretty fair cigars. Damfwedon't hope
Wharf gets elected!
Hipe's Hotel has got new register
and all guests will have to sign up
from now on. This duInp1l be
city yet before we know it
VIRGINIA BRIGHT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-16

days OF work is not unlawful. La
borers and artisans individually
have the indisputable right in this
country to say upon what terms
they will accept employment, and
the employer on his part is free to
accept or reject the terms demanded
for service.
"That which is the right Of one
Iaborer or artisan is the right Of
every other laborer or artisan.
Justice Smith also pointed out
that the Clayton Act expressly pro-
vides that the labor of a human
being is not a commodity and that
labor organizations shall not be
construed to be illegal combina-
tons.
Attorneys Sheehy and Sheehy ap-
peared for the Brotherhood and At
torney w. c.. Sullivan for the Bar
ker Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-16
REFUSES
To BAN UNION

collective bargaining" by labor
unions was upheld by Justice James
F. Smith, in the District Supreme
Court today when he refused the
petition of the Barker Painting Com
pany of Ne WORK to enjoin the
Brotherhood of Painters and Paper
hangers of America.
The painting company charged
that the brotherhood had entered
into a conspiracy in restraint of
trade in violation OF the Sherman
Act.
The dispute arose when the New
York concern sought and failed to
get a certain number of painters
for work on the Hotel Mayflower.
Justice Smith said:
"The purpose the labor unions
to secure to their members higher
wages and shorter hours or less
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-16

MAY BE SUBMERGED
One Of the distinguished visitors
20 the Moose convention last sum-
mer was the Chippewa chief. Sail
ing Home d nce-ln IA w lille" What
wonder is whether he sails home
light or loaded.
FRANCES =. SMITH.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-16
EA0CL ASH IS EXPECTED AT BUS FARE HEARING
q RTE US. PAT. OFFICE -
ANOTHER PAUPER'S DRIVE

(Inspired by Congressional attacks
on the Government clerk)
There's grim, One-hOrSe heGrSe M
jolly round tT0t--
The Government clerk it is seeking,
pot.
The road it is rough and the heGTSe
has no springs,
Aud bark to the. ditty the TofId
driVer sings:
"RGttIe ais bones over the stones
"He's only pGmper 40hont no
body otonS"
Oh, aohere are the nsoWrners? Alas,
there are none
TO aCh0n1 l0ith his grievance direct
he can come.
IN matters of suffrage he's scarce
like man,
So pile on the tnSttltS as high as
"Rattle his bones oUer the stones
''ThtS political pGWper 1ohons no
body 0tCnS I"
What a jolting aud cracking and
splashing and din!
The tchip, hoD it cracks! And the
acheelS, hoU they spin!
NotU to his constituents his mouth
iHgS unfurled,
Young darcy at last makes a noise
in the aoorId:
"R1ttIe his bones 0UeT the stones
"ThiS lOlply DiStrickea 1Chom no
body OWRSl"
DAVIES RANKIN PUNKE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-16
"NITT" SCRIVENER

Cry out, D street. for the feel Of the
feet,
That sou knew for 30 many years.
Cry out In pain. for the rich we'd
stain.
That defies the touch Of our tears.
You have heard his laughter, and
known of the fire
That burned In the heart of the
man.
You. have bathed in his blood. and
the secret is yours,
Give 1t up, o. strect-tf you can.
ssNo tears" he said, II the Great Day
comes.
But laugh an true friend can.
And only be glad that went my
way,
As I've tried to live--a man.
GUY CAESAR.