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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-13
GREAT EXHIBIT
Of F0RDs ON

Showroonns Of local Ford dealers
are the most popular places IN the
city this week. Ford National
Show Week which opened Monday
and will continue through next Sat.
urday evening. has brought out the
greatest exhibit in the history Of
the Ford Motor Company. Not
only is q full line of improved cars
being shown. but the trim lines OF
the various types are enhanced by
such new appointments as brightly
colored wire wheels, top boot and
windshield wings and automatic
Ford Motor Company. This special
equipment, Is being exhibited Tor
the first time In Ford National
Show Week and should prove
mighty interesting to those who are
already driving improved Ford cars.
In addition to the cars and
si5ecialties, representative types Or
Ford ton trucks and F'ordson
tractors with both Industrial and
agricultural equipment will be dis
played by some dealers.
Arrangements for the weeks
activities were made by the Wash.
fngton branch OF the Ford Motor
Company to coincide with the ex-
hibits which are now being held by
dealers all over the United States.
The purpose of the display is to
give the people OF Washington an
opportunity to become better
acquainted with the improved Ford
cars. Ford service so thoroughly
covers the city that there Is d
showroom convenient to practically
every home and the displays will
remain open In the evening TO acs
conmodate those whose day ID
occupied
In Ford cars which win be shown
during the National Show Week are
incorporated improvements In body
design and construction and chassis
refinements more pronounced than
any made in the history Of the
Model r chassis Although thou
sands OF these improved cars are
in operation all over the country at
the present time, there are still
many persons who have not had
opportunity to view the entire line
and inspect in detail the improve
ments which have so greatly i'm
creased the popularity Of Ford
cars.
The first impression of the Ford
cars for 1926 is one of increased
beauty and smartness. Bodies are
longer and lower, tenders hang low
over the wheels and closed cars are
finished in rich harmonious color
schemes. But beauty is not the
only quality to benefit by the re-
designing. Riding comfort has been
increased by wider, lower seats and
greater leg room. New features Of
have also been iilcor-
porated !. in these new cars. The
gasoline tank is now filled from
outside the car, and in the open
types a door at the drivers left
permits entry or exit without els
turbing the front seat passenger.
Both transmission and rear wheel
brakes have been enlarged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-13

! missioner in charge Of the Bureau
of Public Safety of New York city,
struck new note when. In organ
izing the present work of the hu-
reau, he announced his determine.
ton to instruct and not harangue
the people about safety.
Advertising Is Important
Speaking before the international
Police Chiefs Convention, Mr.. Col
lier said: ''Effective advertising
plays an important part in our
work. STREET car cards posters and
pamphlets containing forcefui mes
sages to the public. directing their
attention to the more important ac.
cident causes. are and VIII be con-
tinually used"
One OF the newest and most sig
nificant trends is the effort to keep
police forces interested In protect
ing and instructlng the public.
Motorists who have observed the
disinterested police officer who
makes no effort to curb careless.
ness and lawlessness simply viewed
one of last years models in safety.
The training OF certain officers in
New York's Bureau of Public
Safety now makes it possible for
them to instruct patrolmen in the
proper ways OF investigating and
reporting accidents. Mr.. Collier
points out that by their personal
contact with patroInen the entire
force is kept interested in the
safety movement.
In New FORKS case approximately
6. 600 men on patrol duty are there
by encouraged TO correct unsafe
practices Of drivers and pedes-
TRANS. Cooperation, particularly
among safety agencies and person
mel. has developed into cone of the
most significant features of the
latest developments in safety.
How such cooperation is applied
to automobile drivers themselves Is
illustrated by the courtesy cam
paign' conducted by the Detroit
Automobile Club.
Located in the heart of autono-
biledonn, and stimulated by the
constant improvements in motor
cars themselves. the Detroit club
brought out a new model in safety
in the form of cooperation through
commentator. At the start of the
campaign members OF the safety
and, traffic committee reported to
the C1an on printed form any
acts Of courtesy on the. part Of De-
troit motorists. When Inotorlst
had proved himself to be worthy
of a vote OF thanks he was sent q
eordiall letter of appreciation and 81
windshield stfcker which marked
him as one who was working for
safety. This n1otorist was then
considered az potential safety
worker and was asked to carry on
the work of the committee.
Considered an Honor
s The, result is that Detroit motor.
lists have put their shoulders to the
wheel since it is regarded as a high
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-13
BOZ, 10, Sells
OVERLANDS

Slightly more than a year ago
there set out from Toledo ID
year-old lad and his mother, bound
for Hollywood, in one OF the new
Overland skies.
Through the soapy wet mud OF
Missouri and other western states
this boy piloted his mother safely
through the 5000 miles Of all kinds
or roads, arriving In Los Angeles
with an expenditure Of only &97 for
gas and oil during the long trip.
Today, after handling this Over.
land six for more than 5000 miles
f1le boy, Gordon Allen, Is fast be.
coming one of the high powered
automobile statesmen in southern
California. In recent letter to the
WiIlys-Overla factory Gordon,
who is probably the youngest re-
tail automobile salesman in the
United States, said: I'VE certainly
enjoyed the Over and six which I
drove from Toledo to Los Angeles
without mishap In company with
my mother. Our machine has been
driven nearly 5000 miles and we
have found it a very cheap car to
operate. have accepted an oppor-
tHnity to sell Overland skies in my
spare time which makes me about
the. youngest salesman in the coun-I
try, l guess. "A number OF our
friends are now enjoying Overland
skies. and recently persuaded my
auto mechanics teacher at school
to buy one and he thinks it fine
car-and he is real judge OF auto
mobiles
Gordon Is an enthusiastic booster
for the Overland six and will, with
out doubt, become an efficient re-
tail salesman from the suspicious
start he has made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-13

honor to be selected as one of the
safety checkers
Somewhat the same idea il being
experimental with by one or the
leading taxicab companies in Phila.
delphia. While 1t Is plain that the
company expects to benefit by in
creased patronage through demon
strating the interest its drivers take
In safety the idea of the campaign
Is along lines that are expected to
prove benefit to local motoring.
A new feature in all safety work
as revealed particularly by the plans
in Detroit and Philadelphia IL the
idea of rewarding drivers for their
care rather than to seek to punish
them for their carelessness.
The spy system whereby members
Of motor clubs sought to report
instances of recklessness is being
discarded, according to present
plans. The spy system failed to.
produce results because it occa-
stoned resentment. Careful drivers
were found to be risking disfayor
just because they believed their
driving was nobody's business but
their own. Under the new plan
careful motorists are found to be
eager to be- rewarded by pubic
recognition.
Capitalizing this psychology the
Knoxville fTenn.) Automobile Club
has organized q safe driving club
The idea has been even extended
to children through the formation
of q careful children's club. 8. q
One OF the outstanding trends in
safety as revealed by the new mod
els Is the effort to gain results
through fewer but more effective
safety agencies. It is expected that
through more effective cooperation
many thousands OF dollars spent on
duplication Of effort can be, OK.
tended to produce greater results.
The Cincinnati safety council has
been abolished for this reason. The
traffic and safety department OF
the automobile club now operates
In close cooperation with the mayor
and other city officials. One Of the
first moves was to urge the equip
ping OF street cars with stop sig
nails.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-13

Heading the lineup OF Chrysler'
cars, the others being the ChrysIer.
"7O' and the 49,. it is the center
Of attractions 10 persons interested
In motor cars, whose knowledge OF
the significance attaching to sue
cessive chryaier acknowledgements has
led them justly to expect something
altogether phenensfial III car
heralded as constructed to the
specifications as fine as money
can build. Z
In Offering this car Mr.. Chrysler
was actuated BY q desire to meet
the demands Of those who wanted
performance in d car OF larger
measure. The new Imperial 500 Is
development Of the Chrysler ''7O''
with refinefnents and Improve
ments arising OUT Of long expert
mert and research with design and
materials OF the highest type by
the engineering department.
Intended As Leader
It is designed to 60 farther along
every direction than the costIiest
cars of America and Europe. 1T Ia
intended to assume the leadership
in the fine car field. Time and at
tention in such NEED have been
devoted to the questions OF design
and manufacture that the item Of
price has not yet been determined.
It Is understood prices for thu
Imperial 800 will not be an
nounced until later this week.
There are six body types phae-
ton, roadster, coupe, five and
seyen-passenger sedans and sedan
Limousine. The bodies, built to
Cbrysler design. are OF the most
complete and Iuxur1ously appointed
type, with special fitments and
equipment in most cases made
especially to order for the Inn
But it is not alone in the matter
of body appointments that the new
Chrysler line is hailed as taking its
place at the forefront Of the
worlds finest cars. with the idea
of building into 1t true luxury from
every point Of view, the chassis
has been designed SO as to pro-
vide power, speed; comfort, con-
venience, quiet and performance. to
an altogether unusual degree.
All Details Developed
There are SO many details in
which the Imperiol so Is differ
ent from other cars that no effort
is being made to institute COM
parsons. 1t is felt that none. can
be made. TO list the many things
that have been done in an engi-
neering way to insure luxury of
power would, apparently, mean al
catalogue of specifications OF chas-
sis items from stem to stern
With the idea Of making it sim
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-13

Though the suggestion OF Fred ii.
Galley secretary of the Cleveland
Automobile Club, motor clubs and
other agencies engaged in prepar-
ing route cards. maps and touring
directions are urged to list ali rail-
way crossings. The plan is de-
signed with a view to apprising the
tourist. in advance. of the railway
crossings he win encounter en-
route 50 that he win not be entire
~ dependent on the conventional
railway warnings.
Caution" Stops Them
At the principal intersection at
Larchmont, N. X, Boston Post road
travellers find the traffic signals
set at Caution" when the control
officer Is off duty. The usual
custom is to set signs to read
$50, for all directions or. to shut
off the signaling apparatus alto
getI1er With the new plan, the
element of novelty becomes a safe
guard. Tourists come to al halt at
the crossing before discovering that
che. signal reads the same for all
Approach 1t is the reaction to
the novelty feature of this arrange
ment that helps. to prevent acct
dents at this Intersection.
z In Massilon, Ohio, the automobile
club is Simplifying safety for many
tourists by telling them; in adj
vance, what to expect in the way
Of traffic signals and what these
mean
Nearly 100, 900 street cars are.
carrying safety posters. Thus is
the contrfbutidn OF the Americafi
Electric Railway Association. an I'm
portant 5. group in the Hoover
safety conference. An important
feature Of this work. s and one
which bears directly upon the new
thought in safety work, is that the
posters viii be changed every two.
weeks in order TO keep safety in
teresting
New. models in traffic safety are
replacing conventional safety plans
everywhere, and much of the
progress made in the face Of an
a1most overwhelming increase in
registrations is attributed to this.
change In viewpoint. Barron c..
Collier. special deputy police com.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-13

1le for ali who follow eagerly every
new Chrysler development to ap-
preciate to the full extent 20
which sliperiorities have been built
into the Imperial 80, statesmen,
detailed for the purpose, viii PC
glad to explain to all inquirerH the
many things that emphasize the
differences IN the new Cnrysler
production. -.
Ayerv one who sees the car VIII
ywar,t Is know more about, because
thew are the fundamental Of 4he ex.
|cepfionaI performance In the Inn
periaI .SO. 3 Extraordinary SMOOTH
ness OF operation, quiet and loni
life in the engine are assured by :
combination Of three elements thaA
represent lnren1itting effort on the
part OF the engineers. A totally
new crankshaft, uniquely balanced,
engine fabrication of unusual effec-
tfveness, and q completely new type
Of piston OF special design. are high
points within the engine itself The
power plant has q specially de-
signed carburetor, with particular
simplicity and ease Of adjustment:
Iair-cleaner, oiI-filter and gasoline
filter; a new system OF employing
manifold heat In improving carbure.
ton and q funer to make cold
weather starting easier. amongst
other features
Management Simpler
There IS q clutch Of new and
improved design and effectiveness.
Gear shift levers are long, as are
the brake levers, so that manage
rnent Of the car is made far sim
pier. The frame Is OF unusual
depth and strength and is braced
by series Of cross members 90
that It Is unusually rigid
One Of the high points IN the
new Chrys1er Imperial 800 Is the
novel way in which rubber is used
to insure long life, quiet and per
formance in this chassis
An ingenious engineering device
which gives the ChrysIer Imperial
go a new type of rear engine
mounting, consists OF rubber cITsh-
ion mountings which prevent metal
to-metal contact and keep sound
vibrations from passing through the
frame Into the body Of the car. \
The Chrysler designed spring sus-
pension which eliminates sidesway
is used in the Imperial go.
Springs are provided with rubber
cushion clamps. which envelop and
hold the ends Of the springs, replac-
ing the usual steel eye-bolts These
clamps are held IN 1nalIeable
brackets and serve a great variety
Of purposes. They absorb road
shocks and prevent their trans
mission to the car. They are non
rafting and do not require Inhriea-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-13
power IN VEL|E.
IS AMPLE

Seventy miles per hour is
enough speed for the average mo-
torist,n says G. w. Hadden. general
sales manager for Velie Motors Cor
poration. "At that Few drive above
so at any time. But they like to
feel that the speed is there IL they
want it.
IA quality OF greater desirability,
In the minds OF experienced motor
lists. is power. One can get from
place to place without requiring
binding speed, but there are times
when power is the only answer to
progress. Power for heavy going,
mud, sand, snow, power Tor the
steepest hills, without Uniting.
American motorists are not fond of
shifting gears.
s'Ir developing the new Velie
motor, these requirements were held
clearly in mind. The result is an
engine that develops tremendous
power at those speeds at which the
most strenuous tests are met. An
other desirable feature Is the ease
and quickness with which It accel-
crates from 40 to go miles per hour.
illumination OF vibration at all
speeds. without the use of cOmpli-
Gated attachments is another note
worthy Accomplishment. The great
size and rightly OF the crankshaft
in this new motor enables It to
Withstand the impulses impaired by
the pistons and connecting rods,
without twisting or bending, which
Is the cause of torsional vibration.
Today Is the day to insure your.
self against death or injury in q
traffic accident. For 75c, you can
obtain q $500 accident policy at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-13
NelJ Chrysler Is Out;
LUXURY 5 Last Word

The eagerly whose coming has been forecast 1T
III America Europe the last few months with
Walter Chryslerthe the Chrysler Imperial ~
for first exhibited the public at the New
York Automobile Show Washington the show
of B Leary J and Bros local Chrysler dealers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-13
Ne1D Plans Tried in
Traffic Control
By J. LEO sUGRUE
Times Automobile Editor

Taking tip from the auto manufacturers who have made
rule benefit motoring by bringing models in
safety advocates and officials bringing their
models traffic safety Safety is generally acknowledged
hinges largely keeping the public interested the idea
that be careful In order keep the public sold
idea however, effort being keep safety
interesting by presenting it in variety Of models.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-12-23

Groups OF carolers stood at street
corners and sang. Hundreds Of people
strolled up and down. There was an
atmosphere of good will that pervaded
the place as surely as wreaths hung
in the windows.
There was one house in particular
that glowed with shining brilliance.
Part Of this light was due to pyra-
mid formation of candles on the win
dow-sill, and part came from the
happy sounds which issued forth
through the open door This place was
keeping "open house" with a venge-
ance. 1t looked like glorified Christ
mas card.
Miss Mixter never knew exactly
how it happened. She was hurrying
home after a hard days sewing in a
dressmaker's shop. She was tired and
hungry. Christmas Eve to her merely
meant that she was wearier than usual.
She stopped for a moment to look in
through the door OF this happy, shin
ing house. And then, almost unaware
of what she did, she walked in. Yes,
she actually did And she had no
more idea Of who lived there than a
maple tree on Boston Common! Some
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-12-23

thing drew her straight to the fire.
place. She went as naturally as a
bee seeks honey.
In that merry, well-dressed thr0ng
she looked bit rusty. Her hat was
entirely too old. There was some
thing wrong in the cut of her coat.
Her gloves had seen hard service. And
her shoes, well-her shoes were the
despair Of cobblers.
Miss Mixter began talking to a
laughing woman dressed in green.
"You look like a daffodil," said Miss
Mixter. And this pleased her hostess
so much that she burst into peal OF
merriment.
From that moment they seemed tc
have great deal to say to each other.
Then, suddenly looking about her
Miss MiXter saw she was the center
Of attention. Dozens of interested
people were regarding her with
amused eyes.
A quick reaction. swept over her.
She felt lonely and afraid. Why was
she here? Who were these people?
Why had she come into this house?
She felt quiet hand on her arm.
DO stay, won't your" begged the
hostess in green" need someone to
help me. Couldn't you spare a moment
on Christmas Eve to aid daffodil in
distressl Just keep your eye on these
people and tell me who is served and
who is not It's so difficult"
Miss Mixter looked up keenly into
the smiling face. And she knew she i
was genuinely wanted
"I'll stay" announced Miss Mixter,
"and," she grew spirited, "the first |
person who needs cup Of coffee is
myself"
&C. 1926, Western Newspaper Union.)
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-12-23
Winters Horrors

Felix Isman, real estate operator
said at a banquet in Jacksonville:
THE boom in Florida and California
lands is matter of climate The
American people at last realize the
beauty of perpetual summer and per
petual sunshine. A land where there's
no winter! What happiness!
winter is curse even to the rich
but think what it is to the poor. One
frosty November night Il young mar
entered pool room with his coat col
lar turned up and his hands in his
trouser pockets. He had dOwncast
look. and another young man slapped
him on the back and said:
"Cheer up. Tom! Let's have &
game of billiards. I'll pay
But Tom shook his head
Thanks he said. but | don't care
to play billiards, old man..
"'Come on! Why not?
"'Well, you see said Tom with 8
SILVER. every time look at the three
balls ON the table they make me think
of my overcoat.'"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-12-23

ing up at him out of the silver square
Of the locket. 1t was a snapshot
taken in the summer when Dorinda
and he had been on picnic.
WAS the party a successT asked
Sandy's mother AS they were parting
for the night.
Sandy was inarticuiate. He waved
his arms about in excited cir.les. He
made funny little noises in his throat
At last he was able to speak.
Il guess she likes me, all right" he
said. II found out what's in that
'ocket!'
%. 1925. Western Newspaper Union.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-12-23

melting. One never knew which Do
rinda. of her many selves, one would
find.
And" declared Sandy to his mother,
who had gently inquired about his rest
lessness, "she keeps wearing that sill.
yer locket. She won't say who gave 1t
to her and she won't let me peek in
side. If she's got some other chap in
there I'll just drop her! She need not
think she can lead me around by the
nOse,"
Sandy struck an attitude of great
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-12-23
Christmas Song

Why do bells for Christmas ring?
Why do little children sing?
Once a lovely, shining star,
Seen by shepherds from afar,
Gently moved until it's light
Made a Manager cradle bright.
There darling baby lay
Pillowed soft among the hay
And his mother sang and smiled,
This is Christ, the Holy Child"
So the bells for Christmas ring,
So the little children sing.
Lydia Avery Coonley Ward.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-12-23

EACON HILL was
ablaZe with can
dies. They shone
in every window.
T h ey 81 e a m Q d
through the glass
panes Of the door
ways. Tall can
dies. short can
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-12-23

Sandy McQuinn said, and he ought to
know, if anybody. Sandy had made
thorough study Of Dorinda at all
seasons when it was possible. In
fact his research work would have
done credit TO scientist.
There were times when Sandy felt
exuberant. and there were other times
when he called himself a complete
idiot. This simple barometer of emo
tions indicated the various moods of
Dorinda. Dorinda could scintillate
with wit and mischief; Dorinda could
droop In lovely wistfulness; Dorinda
could be severe, and Dorinda could be
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-12-23
Wrong Font

What made Mabel turn Tom
DOWN."
He was printer and she didn't
like his type."-The BeanpOt. 4
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-12-23

There is no traitor like him
whose domestic treason plants the
poniard within the breast that trust
ed to his truth.-Byron.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-12-23
Dorinda and Her
Christmas Locket
She Decides to Reveal Mys-
FERROUS Picture Back
of Tiny Glass.
BY MARTHA BANNING THOMAS

ORINDA'S hair was
so pretty that you
almost forgot to
look at her face,
but when you once
looked at her face,
you forgot all
about her hair. At
laact t4at,S what