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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-27

Psychologists are taking a deep
interest in the new trend Of affairs
because they represent what will
seem to many number of contra
dictions. Fashionable roadsters
mounted on chassis which have
been developed to a high point of
perfection naturally suggest speed.
All indications, however, point to
the likelihood that there will be
more "loafing" on the highways
that ever before.
Closed Cars Tempt
1t has been pointed out that ex-
cept for the development of the
closed car, high speed on the high.
ways would not now be the rule.
Closed cars, which protect their
occupants from strong winds
ducement to fast driving. While
the man with the open car doubt
less will step on the gas now and
then, it is expected nevertheless
that a large percentage of his mile
age will be Travelled at relatively
low car speed.
Some of the open cars are being
designed with windshields that fold
forward. Any motorist who has
driven fast in the summer time
with the windshield of his closed
car wide open is well aware of the
annoyance, If not actual danger. of
this practice. 1t is not practical to
drive car at high speed without
a windshield unless one is adequate
ly protected with large goggles or a
small face shield.
Because no trends ever are free
from variation, it is anticipated that
many owners of the new and very
modish open cars will be sporting
goggles and other paraphernalia Of
the old days of motoring within the
very near future. The majority Of
buyers of today's open cars, how
ever, will find that as soon as they
are robbed of the protection to
which they have been accustomed
In the closed car, they will be
cutting their speed to a point where
they actually can enjoy the open
cir.
Express Train Speed
Psychologists find another rea-
son for decreased speed in the case
Of these more fashionable cars.
This, they say, is a matter of
pride. One reason why persons
buy the highly attractive open cars
offered this year is because they
want to display them to- their
friends and join the fashion parade
of the highway. To speed along
the highway at 40, so or so miles
an hour, however, precludes any
possibility of spectators getting a
good view OF the car. Thus, the
loafing speed is the more sporty
one for 1927.
Perhaps nothing would revolu-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-27
SPEED IS
BIC FACTOR

The question of speed is some
thing which every truck owner
has to keep in mind. because it is
profitable for him to handle his
loads with as much speed az the
law and common sense will permit,
says an analysis Of this question
in the current Autocar Messenger.
The State laws governing truck
speed reflect good practice from
the, standpoint of public safety and
road conservation. These legal re-
strictions are, of course. not subject
to any modification in accordance
with individual Judgment
Below these limits, however. is a
range of speeds offering plenty of
problems for the truck operator
who is intent upon maximum eff
cheney and maximum profit.
Ever since men began to trans,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-27
WARNS Of OIL
NEED NOW

An inexpensive item Of car-care
that is necessary at this season for
both old and new automobiles is
thorough fabrication that will
reach every moving part Of the
entire mechanism
II the car is to starr the season
OF heavy usage with an even chance
to prove itself efficient. this form
Of attention Is absolutely vital &C
cording to Fred Jones. foreman OF
the foreign" car division OF the
Washington Cadillac Company's
maintenance department
In the ordinary oiling and greas-
ing process. it occasionally happens
that brake anchors and other such
parts of the machine are not given
the attention they deserve particu.
larly during the winter. Jones
points out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-27

When the running gear OF the
car Is caked with mud and dirt,
which frequently happens during
the winter-driving season, 1t Is
much harder to reach these parts
with lubricant and many are
tempted to pass them by.
The result Is that vital parts be-
come frozen" with rust and their
efficiency Is greatly reduced, he
says.
II this has happened, the condi-
ton should Immediately be RENE.
died" Jones declares. ''It may not
be necessary to overhaul cars as In
earlier times. but they should be
taken to an expert for a thorough
fabrication at this season.
Another matter of Importance Is
emptying the transmission1 ana DIFF.
ferential of the winter lubricant.
cleansing them thoroughly and
putting in a heavier grade Of
grease.
THAT used for winter IL entirely
too light for warmer weather and
serious damage may result from its
USE"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-27
Auto Maker Sees Year
Filled With Promise
BY r. O. CHANDLER
President. Chandler Cleveland Motnra Corporation

strongly optimistic about business conditions for the
remainder of the We enjoying large early spring
buying money easy, with indications of tightening up
and the purchasing power Of people remains undmnshed
Our company is well its way to a banner year Each
month establishing sales peaks Our untitled
orders for immediate delivery larger at this time than
they have been for several years.
increasing tendency toward the moderately priced
fnerype car with its superior performance qualities finer
custom.body work, and luxurious interior trim
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-27
EMERGENCY REPAIRS

The most useful article for
making temporary repairs on the
car while on the road is iron wire.
common baling wire. Make a coil
around a broom handle, slip the
wire off and It is in convenient
shape to carry in the tool box.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-27

Oil or grease on the soles Of
shoes may cause the fot to slip off
the brake pedal, Wipe the shoes
before getting into the car.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-27

More wear may be caused to the
engine in a few minutes of racing
-" n during month of ordinary
driving.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-27

Many accidents occur because Of
failure to use the emergency brakes
when the foot brakes are not suffl.
Gent to make an. emergency stop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-27
Open Cars Return to
Cut High Speeds
BY ]. LEO sUGRUE
TYna. Awtar.ohVI. wdtto-

Marked changes IN motoring expected to follow
natural consequence of the open cars amazing
ar An abatement of the tendency toward higher speeds
greater pride automobiles and still greater emphasis by
owners busting and polishing among few of the
unexpected turns of the coming automobile
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-27

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13

Hold Church Services
in Old Waiting Room

Porters and clerks at Denmark Hill
railway station, South London, often
work to the accompaniment of hymns
sung Justify by congregation in
disused waiting room next to the
booking office, says the Washington
Star. The Mystical Church of the
Comforter is one of London's most GU
rious churches. Babies are baptized
In a room that was once only used by
impatient travellers waiting for their
trains; funeral services are read in 1t
and a marriage has been, solemnized.
This church has been In existence for
about six years.
One end Of the former waiting room
has been transformed by an altar
painted white and surrounded by the
seven colors Of the rainbow. Seven
steps lead to the altar, and at the
side are two pillars representing
beauty and strength. Everything Is
done by symbols in this remarkable
church and the badge worn by men,
bers is dove standing in a circle
with seven-leafed branch in its beak.
The leader and founder of the church
was a woman named Mrs. Elizabeth
Mary Eagle Skinner, with the official
title Of messenger"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Cats Had Revenge?

A story that recalls Bishop Hatto
and other medieval legends comes
from small Hungarian town and is
reported in the Pesti Hirlap. A man
Of seventy was found dead with a
broken skull and his face horribly
mutilated. He was a recluse, had no
friends and his only companions had
been some tame pigeons. which he
had treated with the greatest affec-
tion and care. On their behalf he
waged a relentless war against the
neighborhood's cats, whose cadavers
he threw on the manure pile. His
face was discovered In an almost I'M
recognizable state. bitten and
scratched. and the nose had entirely
disappeared. The peasants believe
that the cats took revenge, formed
shock battalion, attacked him en- masse
and did away with him.-Pierre Van
Passen, in the Atlanta Constitution.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Opposition to Census
Traced TO the Bible

During the census taking in Russia,
government officials charged with this
task, encountered strong and persist
ent opposition in certain peasant dis
tricts against the count. They ex-
planned to the authorities that count
ing the human beings and the horses
would bring bad luck and that this
was an ancient belief, which had many
times been put to the test. This
strange feeling of impending danger in
the face Of counting possessions is not
restricted to Russia. Flemish peas
ants never count their sheep or geese
nor any Of their personal possessions,
in the belief that counting will bring
an end to a run of good luck. The
origin of this curious belief, that
seems so widespread, is to be found
in the Bible. 1t will be recalled that
David, the king of Israel, was severe
ly punished by the Lord for his census
Of the people. The Lord counted it as
evidence Of pride and insufficient trust
in the strength Of the protector of Is
rael.-Pierre Van Paassen, in the At
lanta Constitution.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Founder of Textile
Industry in America


Spinning as an industry in America
was born in Pawtucket, r. l., Deem
Der 20, 1890, when a young English
man, Samuel Slater, completed the
building of machines from plans he
had carried in his memory to this
country upon hearing that Americans
were offering prizes for inventions to
improve the textile industry.
He built the machines for one Mo-
ses Brown, who, with his partner, had
mustered an army of hand-loom weav-
ers that at top speed could produce
5000 yards of cloth in a year. Ameri-
cans had attempted to build machines
modelled after the English type with
out success, but Slater, In less than
a year, had completed a set of ma.
chimes that startled everyone by run
ming successfully at the first trial.
Yankees, even at that early period,
prided themselves upon their ingenr-
ity and inventiveness, but proved
themselves also game enough not to
resent the young Englishman's sue
cess and came from far and near to
learn to operate Slater's machines and
set up in the new industry for them.
selves.-Kansas City Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Whiskers and Decadence

Representative La Guardia was talk.
Ing about Mussolinfs recent declara-
ton that whiskers mean decadence.
There's a story that bears Mus
solini out" said Mr.. La Guardia, "for
1t shows that whiskers mean unclean.
illness, and what is more decadent
than that?
THE scene Of this story Is a brig
ands' camp in Sicily. A brigand
points his knife al young Roman
captive and says to his baldheaded old
chef:
THAT pioneer there, chief, combs
his hair every morning. Haw, haw,
hawp
1.-The chief looked astonished.
"How can the fellow stand itY he
said. why, only comb my whiskers
once month, and then it nearly pulls
my chin off,"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Youthful Experf

Little Margaret Hill, of Portland,
Maine, Is believed to be the youngest
talking machine operator. She is two
years old and she has been operating
the machine since she was one and
one-half, having taught herself and
become an expert in the face of siren
uous opposition. She winds the ma
chine, deftly places the record, and
adjusts the needles and no one is
quicker to detect when it is running
down. She treats herself and her fam
lily to long concerts ranging from oper-
attic arias to rhymes and jingles by
Mother Goose. Her latest achievement
was tuning in on the radio, says the
Boston Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Beef FaUorite Meat

In a recent survey of American
kitchens undertaken by the bureau Of
agricultural economics of the United
States Department Of Agriculture to
determine the preferences of the meat
consuming public in sixteen repre-
sentative cities, two-thirds Of the ma
tive white populations put beef first
on their marketing list. Pork, lamb
and veal came next In the order
named. Five per cent of this group
ate no meat at all. This vegetarian
tendency was noted by tke home
economics experts to increase as the
standard Of living Of the families rose.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Strength Tests

Tests of strength have been made,
and the following are given as the
average figures for the white race:
The lifting powers" of youth of
seventeen is $50 pounds; in his TWEEN
tieth year this increases to 800
pounds; and in the thirtieth year it
reaches its height-365 pounds; at
the end Of the thirty-first year the
strength begins to decline, very slow
ly at first. By the fortieth year it has
decreased 81 pounds, and this diminu-
ton continues until the fiftieth year
is reached, when the figure is $50
pounds After this period the strength
fails more and more rapidly until the
weakness of old age is reached.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Armchairs Once Luxuries

Armchairs only became possible
with the breakdown of monarchial
and feudal power and the decay of
the old family and social hierarchies.
In the European society of two or
three hundred years ago, it was i'm
possible for anyone-from the Holy
Roman emperor and the king of
France down to the poorest beggar,
from the bearded patriarch to the
baby-to lloll in the presence of any
one else. Every man was always en-
gagged in being impressive towards
his Interiors, or respectful to those
above him. 1t was only in the eight
eenth century when the old hier-
arches had begun to break up, that
furniture began to become comfort
able.-Aldous Huxley in Vanity Fair.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
An Odd Violin Label

Johannes Robey, the well-known
collector Of violins, has one instru-
ment Of which he is particularly
proud, since it contains a label which
Is curiosity. The label is In old
Latin and it reads: "viva fuy in syl-
Wis; sum dura ocissa securi DUN
Wiki, tacui; mortua, dulce cano."
Which being. interpreted means: Il
was living in the forest; the cruel ak
slew me. While was alive I was
mute; dead, sweetly sing" This
violin is a product Of the Sixteenth
century "lutist" or violin maker named
Gaspa Duiffopgrugcar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Plan Historic Cnrpinp

Mount Rushmore, in the Black hills
OF South Dakota, will have huge busts
OF Washington, Jefferson. Lincoln and
Roosevelt carved out Of its granite
face to commemorate important
phases Of American history. Congress
has approved the project, which was
originally intended to be a national
monument to Washington. An unusual
interest in the plan resulted in the
present arrangement, which is de-
vised to perpetuate the founding Of
the country, it's expansion, its pres
ervation and the digging Of the PAM
anna canal. Each figure will be sixty
feet high.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Makes 1900 Arrests

James Black, ex-superintendent Of
police Of Birmingham. England, re-
Gently celebrated the sixtieth anniver-
sary of the day he Joined the city po-
lice force. He has arrested more than
1900 criminals, ranging from petty
thefts to murder and treason. His first
important case was that of Michael
Davitt, who struggled arms into Ire
land in 1870. Blacks diary for the
thirteen years following contains rec.
ords Of Fenian plotters and of his
thwarting of attempts to blow up the
houses Of parliament and government
buildings In Whitehall.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Wind Played Little Joke

A Pittsf1eld (Mass.) parson was
awakened by the roar Of a fire whistle
which shattered the early Sabbath 81
lence. Hastily slipping from bed, he
rushed to front window to see what
the sky might tell him. In the mean
time a gentle breeze closed his bed
room door. The spring lock snapped
and the parson was left out in the
cold parish house with his keys and
his clothes beyond his reach. And
there he stayed for more than two
hours until aid arrived in the form Of
the sexton with an extra key, relates
the Boston Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Bible Reached Conscience

After reading the Bible burglar
who broke into house in Szilagysag,
Rumania, returned his loot. A few
days after the robbery the tenant of
the house stumbled over a large bun
die on his doorstep. On opening it
he found everything that had been
stolen, including his thumb-worn Bible.
Attached to the book was anote which
said: II read this book and found in
1t the command, thou shalt not steal
Therefore I am returning to you all
that recently stole from your house."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Geographic Boundaries

Various factors acting upon the
primitive races Of mankind Influenced
the using Of boundaries. Men were
originally nomadic. They moved from
place to place in search of food. Dur
ing the various migrations favorable
conditions of climate. soil productive
ness, ETC., would induce them to settle
in a certain locality, where they would
have the opportunity to develop. These
tribes generally established themselves
In regions having definite geographic
boundaries. such as mountains, rivers
or seas. which could be easily de-
Tended from aggression. With the
progress Of civilization these boun-
daries became clearly defined.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
No Pleasure in Trip
With Horse and Buggy

+ The passing of the horse has been
brought again to attention through the
experiment Of New England farmer
who has hitherto resisted the metallic
call of the motor car. His expert
ences In making 100-mile trip with
a horse and buggy are recounted by
the Woman's Home Companion.
When he last logged over the same
route, AZ years ago, it was a simple
enough journey, with pleasant leisure
on the highway and simplified comfort
at the wayside inns. But this time
the 10O-mile drive was queer stunt,
racking the nerves and even fraught
with hardships.
Refreshment for man and beast, the
traveller soon learned, Is now but a
tradition. There is still plenty for
man If his digestion be strong, what
with hot-dog stands and chicken-and-
waffle houses, but where is the kindly
watering trough? Oil and gas flow at
every crossroads, but oats and hay
have become scarce and elusive.
Where once the hitching post stood
sturdy and staunch, the mo Parking"
sign now leers from behind q double
row Of parked cars.
The old farmer reports that every
hotel now boasts its garage, but the
clerk raises an eyebrow when he is
asked to stable horse. The farmer
found himself constantly crowded into
the ditch by whizzing automobiles.
The hard paving made the horses
feet sore, and by the end Of the 100
miles all four shoes were worn out.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Instinct Makes Hubby
Take Refuge in Lies

American husbands instinctively lie
to their wives, contends Charles j.
McQuirk in an article in Liberty.
"Even in those circles that keep up
the fiction Of the supremacy Of man."
the writer maintains, "the influence
Of the American wife reaches, causing
husbands to lower their voices and
think up lies.
"For corollary to this tyranny, and
chiefly responsible for it," the writer
explains, sis the cowardice Of the
American husband. There isn't a nor
NAL married man in the United States,
who has been that way for year and
upward, who won't cover and look
guilty when suddenly asked a ques-
ton by the woman he swore to love,
cherish and protect.
1T makes no difference how inno-
cent the question may be. Instinct
and experience cause his mind to dive
beneath the inquiry's surface in
search Of the Interior motive that
prompted it. Generally his answer is
untruthful but highly exemplary. His
motto is, Safety First.
IF you ask these husbands why
they lie, they will tell you, TO keep
peace in the family That is true as
far as it goes, but it doesn't go far
enough. The real reason lies deep
in their subconscious minds. 1t is an
unconscious memory inherited from
their millions of husband-ancestors. 1t
is the instructive knowledge that a
wife will believe a lie quicker than
she will the truth. She prefers fic-
ton to fact"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
Different Nouo

The small girl had taken to scrub
bling her neck vigorously every MORN
ing. Mother was puzzled, because
heretofore it had always been strug-
gle to get the small girl to put any
water on her neck. "Why are you so
clean all Of a sudden?" asked mother.
swell. boys sit all around me in
school now" said the small girl.
scrubbing harder than ever.-Swing-
field Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
TO ALL HOLDERS OF
SECOND LIBERTY LOAN BONDS
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION

An outstanding Second Liberty Loan
per cent bonds of 1927-42 (SecQnd 4's)
and all outstanding Second Liberty Loan
Converted Az per cent bonds of 1927-42
Second 4E's) are called for redemption
ON November Is, 1927, pursuant to the
terms of their issue. Interest on all
Second As and Second ANS will cease on
said redemption date, November 10, 1927.
Holders of Second AS and Second
lK's win be entitled to have IT, bonds
redeemed and paid at par on M ember
Is, 1897. Such holders may. hd8 ever,
In advance of November 10. 192S be
offered the privilege of exchanging al pr
part of their bonds for other intere
bearing obligations of the United States.
Holders who desire to avail themselves
Of the exchange privilege. If and when
announced. should request their bank or
trust company to notify them when
information regarding the exchange offer
ing is received.
Further information may be obtained
from any Federal Reserve Bank or branch,
or from the Commissioner of the Public
Debt, Treasury Department. Washington.
A. w. MELLON,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Washington, May 9, 1927.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13

The best way to make Rising
Sun more attractive is to beautify
your own yard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13

Before starting to mend their
ways some fellows have to look
for a needle in a haystack.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13

Our idea of hard life: Arctic
explorers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13

There are men who make the
mistake of trying to mold public
opinion with hot air.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13
WILLIS G. VEIL
R. F. LESLIE
A. A. ARMOUR

Figuring out a way to make
money is simpler than making the
money.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13

The Dyspeptic Philosopher defines
luck as toss-up with loaded dice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13

Justice is not dead--a New York
motorist was shot while speeding
away after an accident.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13

A chid's idea of happiness. A
bucket of candy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-05-13

It is indeed a shady transaction
when a man has his family tree
made to order.