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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17
Why New Cars Ride
Easily and Other
Things Explained

New cars ride easily because the
springs are well fabricated.
Gasoline gauges on the instrument
board are erratic because of the con
slant motion of the gasoline in the
tank.
Gasoline gauges on the instrument
board that work on pressure princi-
pies are affected by any variations in
the action of the vacuum tank system.
Clutch plates are u frequent source
of odd noises. This is true particu-
larly of the single plate clutch where
the fiber friction plates are rather
large and inclined to flop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17
Easy Terms Not So Easy.

Credit experts are busy warning
bankers, automobile dealers and manu-
facturers against the hazards of offer
ing too liberal terms on cars. The
warning, however, applies equally
we'll to the steady motoriSt. If he
encourages an evil in the business, and
the business suffers through defective
financing, he is forced to assume his
share of the consequent loss.
The used car appears to be the
stumbling block. When loose financ-
ing has been offered to the public the
number of reposSeSsed cars increases.
RepoSsessed cars are enthusiastically de-
fined as cars taken backzfrom motor
lists who default on their payments.
but such cars are a far more serious
matter. Repossessed cars swell the
offerings on the used car market and
act as backlash on the business.
When there are a number of such cars
on the market automobile dealers find
it just that much more difficult to dis
pose of their regular line of used
cars.
Unwise financing of car purchases
is likened TO a vicious circle in which
the motorist who takes advantage of
the market eventually pays for his
folly. EYen if he is entirely capable
of meeting his payments the situation
works TO his ultimate disadvantage as
follows:
Some one who has no business buy
ing a car, and who cannot pay for
1t even If notes are strung out over
IS months, buys car because every
body is doing it," This car reverts to
the finance company or to the dealer.
1t then has to be sold in the local
market, and because funds are need
ed for current business it is likely
10 be sold at a sacrifice. This makes
1t more difficult to dispose Of the reg
ular line Of used cars. Allowances on
used cars are lower. 1t costs moro
to buy a new car.
The man who encourages loose
financing, therefore, soon finds him
self paying the penalty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17
What's the Answer?

I. What Is the steepest grade for
which an automobile can get traction
with normal equipment?
,. What IS a true brouSham body
model?
3. What is one popular method OF
stopping carbon knocking through
doping the gasoline?
4. 1t is necessary to pour gasoline
into the vacuum tank after having
run dry of gas and refilled the main
tank?
5. Is there back pressure on the
pistons by reason of the exhaust
gases?
(Think these over during the week
and look for the answers next Sun
day in this department. You may DO
wrougD
(copyriEht 1921
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17
THE SUNDAY MOTORIST
An Abridged Magazine for Gar Owners.
EDITED BY WILLIAM ULLMAN

A dust cap from a tire Is an excel,
lent container for use in obtaining fuel
from the gas tank for printing pur-
poses? Tie string securely to the
cap and sink it into the gasoline
through the filler pipe.
Pixies Peak does not average more
than 10 per cent grade, and that
a grade Of or per cent Is about
what the average driver becomes eX-
cited over when he negotiates it in
hipho
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17
Dries Without Spotting.

After a heavy rain and following
the chamoising process. the average
car will be spotty. This applies TO
the new lacquer finishes as we'll as to
the usual paint jobs, blue cars being
particularly prone TO spot. Sunlight
and polish will restore the finish to
its original condition, but simpler
and more effective method is to so
over the spotty sections Of the car
with a light polish after chamoising
them dry. Polish at that particular
time will solve the problem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17
LIGHTS EASILY DISPLACED
Slight Fender Bend Will Throw
Headlight Out of Adjustment

\ slight fender collision at the front
of the car may throw one or both Of
the headlights out of focus. Head
lights are frequently attached to the
tenders, or at least to a cross rod
braced from the tenders. Thus it re
quires but a slight change in the Pc
sition Of either fender to throw -
headlight out Of adjustment. If a
front fender has been struck and
Strengthened out again better test
the headlights to make sure that
everything is in order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17
When It Strikes Home.

Robbins &. Stocked, commissioner
of motor vehicles for Connecticut,
tells a story on himself that ought
to give manufacturers and lawmakers
a suggestion. He set out one evening
to learn what proportion of cars were
being operated with one headlight out,
and was proceeding nicely when he
was halted by a traffic officer and
informed that one of his own lights
was conspicuous by its absence.
1t is interesting to note that one
manufacturer already has provided
tiny windows in the back of the head
lights to helm drivers play fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17

without violating any specific reGula-
tons. The remedy for this deplorable
situation is better understanding OF
the unwritten laws and closer observ-
ance of them.
I'VE have reached Il point where the
statutes are oVerburdened with com
mands and prohibitions. The motorist
cannot keep them all in mind and
seems to feel that if he obeyS the
greater number of them he has done
his share in making the streets and
highways safer. At that point, how
ever, he is just beginning to be fa-
miliar with the unwritten rules of con
duct, which, if observed would enable
him to keep within the written laws as
Well"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17
STEAM ON WINDOWS.
Wiping Off Car First Will Save
Lot of Trouble.

If the car has been out in a cold
Winter rain and is brought into a
warm garage the windows will steam
and give the appearance of being
drenched. When this is the case the
car owner would do we'll to chamois
the body of the car first and wait 10
see whether the glass of the windows
dries off when it warns up. This may
save lot of extra work at Il time
when it isn't any too pleasant to fuss
with the car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17

removed from the auditorium floor to
afford maximum show space. Exhibits
also will be placed on the exhibition
floor and in the assembly and COM
mittee rooms. Entertainment fea-
lures are being planned TO add to the
| enjoyment of the crowds expected to
throng the auditorium during the
lI-eel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17
ATTENTION AUTO OWNERS

During January only We will refnish ans
make with observation-disclosures "Opex
Lacquer at the following prices
Pass. sedans. si25 Pass TournEs. ss5
Coupes. $50 Roadsters, $50
ChevrOlets, Overland and Stars
Sedans, S65; Coupes. 500; Tourings. $50;
Roadsters, $50
DONALDSON AUTO PAINTING co.
Rear 45:l y. y. Ave. Phone franklin S6Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17
Did You Know That

one reason for lack of success with
fuel adulterantS is in failure to mix
them properly with gasoline? The
best plan is TO add fuel dope and
then pump in the gas, the force of the
gas then tending to produce the proper
y1iStlre
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17
Gus to other users of the highways fol-
motorists to travel too slowly.
Define Drivers Actions.

''The motor statutes of the various
States cite definite acts which are
viewed as violations and which are
punishable as such. The written laws
also define. to a large extent, the driv-
er's course of action. In none of the
laws. however, is the driver expressly
required to cooperate with other mo-
florists. That is one of the unwritten
laws to be enforced and observed
through common consent.
MANY drivers constantly endanger
the lives of others by putting obstacles
in the way of safety. They do this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17

Submitting automobile dIi ,ers who
get into accidents to PHI sical and
mental tests is recommended by the
National Conference on Street and
Highway Safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-17

1t does seem that many of the
coaches now are carrying rattles as
standard equipment.
The producers news., 1926-12-10

of it will give her something useful
to do. Then too. if she did have
children some day, and something
should happen to you, there would
always be the book store or her eX-
perience from it to fall back on"
"Then too. everybody who's any
thing at all is doing something nova
days. Mrs. Satherwaite Greene start
ed a beauty shop at home and Mrs.
Courtney James has gone in the
movies, and Mrs. Sterling Vanderveer
and Marjorie ChenOweth are making
a huge success of a hat shop. You
/ like these girls. They all have we'll
ordered homes. and devoted husbands
and they're perfectly lovely TOO, l
! joined
perhaps, you are right, dearie," F"
was the reply of Curtiss, but l was
a little provoked at your taking such
big step in financial matters with
out consulting me-"
ooh, I'm so sorry, but l wanted
this to be a surprise to you"
'Then, it is all right?" responded
Val. ct is delightful that it should
re so. Let US go and have some
thing to eat, all four"
"To be sure" was Curtiss's prompt
reply, I'm about starved"
With that Thankful and Val went
upsairs to get their wraps, and there
was something more than friendli-
ness in their manner. Was it pos
sible there was another romance be
ginning there, and so soon after
i Val's wife left him? But what die
, it matter? The little French cir
and the Russian had never been trul!
J in love with each other, and here
were two who would make a lovel!
couple.
AS we were going out, Curtiss sud
denly took me by the arm and said
/ Listen Sallie, I see where this pro
: position is going to help out Vladi
: mir all right, and so far, it's prett,
good. However, that which Thankful
: said a while ago, AS long as yol
t have no children makes me think
: little. Do you suppose Sally"
!. Perhaps, Curtiss, later, but jus
: now l am interested in this busines:
!. and really it will be good for me t
r have something to fall back on
t case you become sick. Then | woul
/. have to support my children som
+ way, won't u"
i "You darling" and he gathered m
in his arms. And so Sally embarke
j, on her happy career of both bushes
: woman and housewife.
e THE END.
The producers news., 1926-12-10

logically, and you have an inexhaust-
ible store of valuable knowledge.
While your talent lies mostly in art,
you also possess considerable execu-
tive force. You have a judicial, dis
eliminating mind, and you are accu-
rate in your judgments. You will
succeed as a broker, banker, lawyer,
judge, minister, artist, writer and mu-
sician. Women born during these
dates excel as authors, painters, mu-
sicians, actresses, and decorators.
John Milton, poet, was born Dec
9.
Rev. Anderson, Evangelist, was al
so born Dec. 6.
The producers news., 1926-12-10
Next Week.:
BREAD"

pint alcoholized extract of tuberose.
Add one wine glass of extract Of
vanilla, one wine glass of extract Of
tolu, eight drops extract of orange
blossom, (Beroli), and four drops ex-
tract of almonds. Increase or de-
crease the quantity as desired. You
will have a perfume that is delight
fully refreshing and agreeable.
A charming custom of older gen
erations was to save fragrant flow
ers and leaves of all kinds, and when
they were thoroughly dried, mix and
fill thin muslin bags with them. When
placed in a tub of water, a faint,
flower-like perfume is obtained.
Perfume should always be placed
on the skin and never on materials,
as it is likely to stain the material,
Neither should it be placed directly
on the hair and scalp, as it does
considerable damage in some cases
and quite often turns the hair grey
Perfume may be put on the eyebrows
and behind the ears. A drop or two
on the lobe of each ear is refreshing
and lasting. When the atomizer Is
used, hold It a few inches away and
spray freely.
Your perfume, toilet water, sachet
powders and bath salts should always
correspond.
The producers news., 1926-12-10

give you. 1 nave a surprise Tor you
and one am sure you will like"
"But sweetheart" he began.
mo butts, dearest, you MUST
come"
Gould it wait for an hour or two :?
/ was having a very important con-
ference just then"
'You always are whenever l want
you," I pouted, q HATE confer
ences!'
But in the end promised to be
satisfied if he would come the mo-
ment it was through.
I was keenly disappointed for
wanted him to arrive while Thankful
and Val were there. They would
lend atmosphere to the scene and be-
sides, I wanted them to share his
surprise.
But when five o'clock came, Thank
full and Val were still there. The
{ lights were dim and over the shop
clung the faint odor of incense.
saw Curtiss park up in front Of the
curb in his car. Then l saw him
D OnSulb q plCGC VI paper W WAANAA az
: compared the number of the shop. He
( approached the door, and l scurried
behind the counter as if / had been
j there all day.
Tentatively he opened the door
Then with look of astonishment he
recognized me, taking me in at q
/ glance.
''What hoi A bazaar of some kind
for the Junior League?" Well, how
much am I in for? Let me know
and I'll write a check Then let's be
getting home. I didn't have time fol
luncheon today, and Pm hungry as
bear"
"No stree, you're wrong this time,
I told him, skipping from behind th'
showcase. "Come and sit down. No
first of all I want you to come dow
stairs. Look at everything and ii
j tell YOU about it later"
After a tour of the lower room
with its glittering array Of brie-a
{ brac, bronzes, and enamels from for
7 eign shores, I led him back to tn
book shop.
Thankful, where are yOu," / cal
, ed.
7 Both Of them emerged from be
! hind a screen where to all appear
The producers news., 1926-12-10

ances thye had been arranging some
books.
"Why, Vladimir" was the surpris-
ed ejaculation of Curtis when he
saw him. This is indeed a pleasure"
All of US were beaming with smiles
at the mutual pleasure we had in
seeing each other happy. This was
the time to approach Curtiss with
my secret.
"Wen, what do you think of it ?"
I wanted to know.
'sWhy, it's a very unusual sort of
place, to say the least. But how do
you all happen to be here" l saw
then that he was looking at it in a
thoroughly impersOnal light.
"Now, I'm going to tell you a Sc
cret." I leaned close to his ear. 'Lis-
/ ten, honey, it's mine, all mine. Ev-
cry inch of it." l exaggerated my
ownership in the shop because
wanted the surprise to be complete
l would explain the details of the
business transactions when we got
home.
He sprang from his chair Then
he sat down again.
oval, you tell me. Is this a joke ol
what?"
Before Val could make a reply,
answered. Il mean it, sweetheart.
took the check father gave me anC
made the first payment down. In
going to pay for the rest of it as We
makes the sales. My share in them
you see"
But you have no experience il
this work. How do you expect t
make good?"
ooh Val is going to be the manag
er until he can get settled. You
know, -." Then | Went on to eX
plain about his wife, and the predica
ment he was in.
"Well, l don't exactly like the ide;
of your standing behind a showcase
selling books" he went on. Il mar
ried you to make a home for me-"
"But, dearest, l won't let it inter
fere with making you comfortable a
home The maid and cook are per
fectly capable of running the house
and, as it is, I am never there eX
cept when you come home at nigh
1t doesn't make any difference as ia
as our home life is concerned. Don
you see, Pm sick to death of societ!
I'm bored with its silly round of il
ane affairs. / want something re;
to occupy my mind
"Yes," and this was surprisin
from the modest Thankful. "As Ion
as she has no children to take car
The producers news., 1926-12-10
PERFUNE

Perfume, properly used, adds much
to the effect of dainty fastidioussness
and cleanliness that is the foundation
of charm, and beauty, but whether it
is a delightful adjunct to your charm,
or offends persons of sensitiveness
and conservative taste depends not
only on what perfume you use, but
also on how you use it and when.
You adore your favorite fragrance
and perhaps never give a thought
to the fact that it may nauseate the
person with whom you come in con-
tact. For that reason, it is wise to
The producers news., 1926-12-10
CURTISS VISTTS HE SHOE

The first day in the book shop OF the most
citing experiences of my life. Arriving early the morning
the first thing did, towards urtherng my business career
was to order dainty lavender frocks for Thankful and myself
and so aayed spent the rest of the day getting ready to
open the shop to the public the following afternoon
Of course the shop entirely mine but had the
feeling that would be soon and also felt that not
unreasonable desire which burned my breast for while the
antiques were charming with odword atmosphere there
were of great value except original etching and
few rare editions which Vladimir cherkov said he would not
The producers news., 1926-12-10
About YOuR
Health
Things You Should Know
COFFEE.

NV readers doubtless feel that,
all has been said about the nation
al morning beverage, that can be
said. There is an old admoniton,
1 recall distinctly-"H you can't
say anything good, say nothing.
Discussing my old friend, l shall
mention only the virtues.
Who has not found relief from
distressing headaches in the amber
cup-especially on extended jour
news? Ask the soldier on the
strenuous march, or after the hard
fought battle; ask the laborer In
whatever field his endeavor is ex-
pended; ask the excursionist, the
vacationist on his camping trip, II
coffee isn't a genuine blessing un-
disguised.
Most everybody knows that caf-
feline is the alkaloid Of coffee-a
heart and nerve stimulant Of ex-
ceedingly dependable action. The
physician prescribes caffeine with
absolute confidence, in neural gia
conditions, to offset the depressing
influence Of more powerful pain
relievers; there is no more reliable
drug.
People that have high blood
pressures from other causes, should
always proceed under the advice Of
the capable physician; here, coffee
may be prohibited; but, that coffee
is a cause of high blood-pressure
l cannot believe; If 1t were, there
would be nothing easier Of cure
than the tension produced by the
drug-simply by abandoning the
cause. I do not believe there il
a coffee habit" any more than
believe in a milk habit, or a mea
habit, or a bread habit.
Coffee for breakfast only, is
good rule for users. One cup
quite sufficient for the adult
Children do not need stimulants
Mild, black coffee is easier for tn
stomach than when creamed an
/ Sugared.
The producers news., 1926-12-10

use even the most delightful perfume
sparingly.
In selecting your perfumes keep in
mind that the elaborate and ornate
container is not always an indication
that the perfume is of highest grade.
Since perfume is intended to please
the olfactory organ, it is best that
the sense of smell guide in it selec-
ton.
Here's a delightful perfume yo
can make at home yourself-at very
little expense. Mix one-half pint al
cohoIized extract Of rose and one-hah
The producers news., 1926-12-10

Listen, [ can't possibly stay in the
same small shop with Vladimir
Tchertkov and call him by that ter
rible name" l cOnfided to Thankful
later that day when we were discus
sing him, 'from now on regardless
Of convention, l shall call him "Val. ."
"Oh," she gave a little gasp, "yOu
wouldn't dare?"
called the young man over TO
where was standing by a case which
held some interesting hand-tooled
editions which he had picked up in
Florence, 'for the trade"
Would you mind affixing the
prices on the fly-leaf of each of
these? I asked him, Il haven't the
faintest idea what they are worth"
'But most certainly" he replied.
He stood with military precision
whenever 1 spoke to him, his manner
and bearing towards me were exactly
as if he were serving a queen. Wish
ing to 10 away with such stiff for
mality l turned to him abruptly and
said, "By the way, Thankful and
have decided to call you oval"
Thankful bluShed to the roots OF
her soft, brown hair.
Il, err" she Stammered.
3 Meyer mind, now Thankful, we
can't stand on so much ceremony
working here every day like sar-
dimes. Besides" 1 smiled, while we
expect to make a million dollars fol-
al of US, we also want to have a lit.
tie fun" And from now on, l turned
to the young man, "this is Thankful
tits a lovely name) and I'm Sallle
Just plain Sallie. No more Meesi'
Wright" / tried to 'imitate his for
eign accent. He and Thankful, hav
ing been won to a good humour
laughed and fell in with my plans.
'eNow" l turned to the telephone
''the husband viii be summoned t
the scene" I dialed the number Of
the automatic phone.
His stenOgrapher answered. The
came Curtiss' voice.
Honey" / said.
oYes," his answer was quick as
he had been engaged and dislike
being disturbed.
''Everything's all right, haven
been kidnapped or anything like tina
but want you to come immedlatel
to a certain address which l sha
The producers news., 1926-12-10
Dec. 5 to II

Dec. TO IL
If your birthday is this week you
are rather proud n reserved-t o
such an extent that you are almost
unapprOachable. You are very con-
servatve and cautious and methodi-
cal-and always look carefully ahead
before making any decision. AS a
result, you make few mistakes.
You are very critical and sometimes
fault-finding. You are exact and de-
termined, and have considerable force
of character. You are musical, ar
tistic, and refined. You are a fluent
eloquent talker- when you drop your
reserve. Your ideas are original and
The producers news., 1926-12-10

sell for any price We soon discovered that he
noseur of the fine and these belonged
small collection he had managed to get together.
asked him why he had disposed of them during that
time in Paris when he seriously in need of funds 1t
had one would just think of selling my child he
replied the attractive foreign way he had of reaangng
his phrases rejoced that here whose passionate
auC sincere love for beauty beyond price His
ntuve appreciation for lovely things. Although his lips
sealed far his past life in Russia concerned lit
tie by little share Thankfus opinion that he and his
family had been reared close to the throne.
The producers news., 1926-12-10

Libby - Important deposit Of oil
shale reported near here.
Roman - Mission and Moicso tur-
kew pool sells $4,000 worth of turkeys.
The producers news., 1926-12-10
WhatpriceBeaut2]
-hn Miss FzoE

Beauty beginning lovenes tradition tells
Of Garden Of Eden Since that
tooOny they subtle about ithave
had throughout the
little beauty the ideal Of for those who have the will
ehangbu make the
The producers news., 1926-12-10

Havre-Concrete culvert co..-'
opening Ninth street for I'm Plea.
Miles City. L. NHso,' lle
hogs for $4,000, with good a.a ss.s q
The producers news., 1926-12-10

No, Stree, you're wrong
this time, l told him, skip
ping from behind the show
case.
The producers news., 1926-12-10

Forsyth - 1900 acres sugar beets
produced 27,9OO tons this year, worth
1852, $50.