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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-31
1927 IS MAKING STRONG BID
AS PROSPEROUS AUTO YEAR
First Half Finds Industry Failing to Fall
Down to Pessimistic Predictions
Heard Months Ago.

in the field are we'll placed from a
financial standpoint. condition which
did not prevail some years ago.
Increasingly satisfying conditions
within the industry are making them
selves strongly felt in the individual
communities, and in this respect
Washington Is no exception to the
rule. In the opinion of Rudolph Jose,
an active observer of more than %
years standing in the National Capt.
tai, firm maintenance of trade volume
finds a reflection of the soundneSs of
the economic structure as a whole.
He believes that there will be no per-
Ceptible slackening in the movement
of motor vehicles into the hands of
ultimate consumers until general pros
perity begins to Wane, and this con-
tingency he does not believe need be
feared for some time to come.
According to Mr.. Jose, this point
apparently either was overlooked or
ignored during a majority of critical
discussions of the industry at the turn
of the year. That is, he believes that
many of those who foresaw dire con-
sequences for the industry during
1927 for one reason or another, did
not take into consideration the ele-
ment of national prosperity and its
effect upon automotive distribution.
He holds that while the material we'll
being of the country is maintained
and enhanced, SO basic an industry
as that of manufacturing a mode of
personal transportation will not suffer
through lack of volume.
Mr. Jose comedies, of course, that
from time to time a degree Of spotti-
ness may be noticeable in the face
of this element, but, he adds, no in
dustry is free from certain undula-
lions in it's curve of activity, and
there must be differentiation between
what constitutes spottiness and that
which might be construed as a fun
damental cause and effect
Viewpoint Is Altered.
Thus, the observer now finds a con-
siderably altered viewpoint from that
which existed few short months
ago. The industry at that time did
not feel any apprehension itself. but
the written reports of some econo-
mists were not calculated to arouse
great expectations for the current
year. Happily, the turn of events
has been in favorable direction, and
very recent results have led to the
anticipation-and there Is just basis
FOR such anticipation-that the period
from THIS point 10 the close or the
year will be one rather filled with
salutary developments.
The last half of 1927 bids fair to
be even more interesting, from the
viewpoint of the automotive industry,
than the first six months. That its
result will place it among the most
successful years, despite certain ex.
traordinary and unusual conditions,
at this time at least, seems definitely
assured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-31
MARYLAND TAG ISSUANCE
is FAR AHEAD OF 1926
More Issued in First Half of This
Year Than in All Of Last,
Officials Say.

More Maryland automobile licenses
have been issued during the first six
months of 1927 than for the entire
year of 1926, according to figures just
made available.
On June 30. 25S.O71 licenses had
been issued. Of which 1885, $50 were for
pleasure cars, 1876 for trucks, 1888
for for hire" cars and 6.027 for auto
mobile dealers. This shows an in.
crease of $4,000 over the number of
licenses issued up to June 80, 1926. and
brings the Maryland average to one
automobile to each five residents of
the State. OF the 25S,071 automobiles
operating in the State, IS per cent
are owned in the counties, although
the population of Baltimore is approxi-
mately one-half OF the State popula-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-31
FEW IMpASSABLE SPOTS LEFT
ALONG THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY
Association Reports Road Virtually Clear
for It's Entire Length, With Only Few
Detours to Worry Tourists.

we'll graded and dragged; Z miles
we'll graveled; balance of route to
Ely is graded natural gravel in good
condition.
Ely, New, to Fallon, New. 266
miles; all excellently graded and we'll
graveled, dry and in fine condition.
Fallon, New, to Sacramento, Calf.
via Lake Tahoe-197 miles; reported
excellent; west 60 miles paved; lake
and river resorts all open.
Fallon, New. to Sacramento, via
Bonner Lake-210 miles. Fallon to
Verdi, mostly good gravel and con-
crete; some new construction under
way; detour Verdi to Truckee, via
Dog Valley grade. rough. Truckee
to Auburn, good; balance paved.
Sacramento to San Francisco-119
miles; all paved, no detours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-31
Overheated Engine
May Indicate Vital
Defect in Machine

When the engine overheats do
not be satisfied merely with filling
up the cooling system with water.
Overheating may simply mean that
the system has been short of water
or clogged, but it also may mean
that serious trouble is brewing in
one of the vital parts of the car.
1t is we'll to make absolutely sure
of the cause before proceeding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-31
Mysterious Leaks
Are Often Caused
Bv Nuts on Valves

1t still happens that tires go fiat
for no apparent reason. Hunting
for the leak frequently is marked
by failure. After trying every
thing else, including particularly
the valve 'insides," it might be
well to suspect the tube where the
valve is fitted into it. If the nut
that holds the valve at this point
can be turned easily with a wrench.
the chances are that the leak has
been discovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-31
Engines Should Be Cleaned.

The engine that has seen hard
service for several months usually
can stand IA through cleaning TO rid
it of dust .caked oil and grease. Leav-
ing the engine covered with this CRIME
constitutes a hazard in case there
is backfiring through the carburetor.
Wait until the engine is throughly
cooled and clean it with gasoline.
Then wait until the gasoline has dried
throughly before using the car again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-31
Two Parking Pointers

In parallel parking, do not crowd
the wheels of the car against the curb,
particularly the front wheels. Ii one
gets in too close. the front wheels
cannot be turned without tanning
them against the curb. This puts an
excessive burden upon the tires.
In getting out of a parallel park
ing space. with an even space in
both front and rear, but not enough
to permit free exit, go backward
first. 1t enables one TO get the front
wheels farther from the curb and,
after all. these are the wheels that
will 60 out first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-31
Chain Adjustments Needed.

One reason why many drivers fail to
get top speed from their cars when
they decide to test them out is because
the very acceleration process serves
to make the engine jump time and run
slowly. This usually is due to neglect
of the timing chain. Slack accumu.
lates. and the chain jumps a sprocket
when the sudden speed comes. 1t Is a
simple matter to adjust most chains,
but an easy one to forget.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-31

Although there is some one on
duty throughout the day, the head
light testing station of the Traffic
Bureau, at 1909 T. street, is not
patronized by motorists to the ex-
tent it should be. Reports from day
TO day show only about Is to Is cars
tested, whereas the number should
be several times larger.
The need for much more extensive
testing is shown by the fact that al
.aost an entire week passes without
a single car being brought in on
which some adjustment is not neccs-
sary. The best usually are out of
focus and nearly always tipped too
high so that dangerous and annoy
ing glare is throw into the eyes Of
oncoming drivers.
Adjustment of the lights requires
but a short time. If they are to be
rc-aimcd, it is a matter of perhaps
three or four minutes. The bureau
is prepared TO make any adjustment
I'D TO but not including repairs. If
they are necessary, the motorist will
be told, however, just what needs 10
be done,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-31
BY HERBERT s. HOLLANDER.

Present intense activity in the au-
tomobile industry is providing observ-
ers of economic trends with much fer
tile food for thought. First, in the
production division. where engineer
ing departments are viewing with sat
isfaction the finished results of many
months of refining effort. and, Sec
ondly. in the distributive department.
which Is finding markedly stimulated
public interest.
Primarily. it was not the thought
Of many economists and observers
generally that the current year would
prove to be one of exceptional viSor
i'm the automobile industry. 1t was
freely predicted during the closing
months of 1925 and the opening
months of 1927 that the country could
expect no slight sloughing off in auto.
motive activity, and that the COM
panies themselves would be forced into
substantial retrenchments due to cur
tailed public interest.
Present conditions and conditions
which have evolved until the present
time not only have generally failed
to bear out these pessimistic prognos-
tications, but the situation is such AS
to warrant the belief that the remain
der of 1927 will prove to be of outstand-
ing material and economic benefit to
an important number of organizations
operating in the manufacturing divi-
sion of the industry, and. consequently.
to a wide variety of allied and de-
pendent units.
Industry Firmly Situated
The country has come to look upon
the trend Of affairs in the automotive
industry with the deepest interest, be-
cause it is so large and it's ramifica-
tions so numerous that whether con-
ditions within it are good, bad or in
different Is of enormous significance
throughout the entire business, indus
trial and financial range.
Just as the steel industry is basic,
so, in many respects, is the automo-
tive industry fundamental in the
American economic scheme of things.
And now that automotive exports to
all parts Of the world steadily are in
creasing in volume, it is of interna-
tional Importance.
So, for these reasons it is impor-
tant to note that the half-year
finds the industry firmly situated,
with conditions working out much
more satisfactorily than was antici-
pated by many six or seven months
ago. 1t is not to be supposed that
the situation is perfect. 1t is not.
Competition never was so strong, and
there are no indications Of any i'm
provement in this direction. But. on
the other hand, the current trend of
affairs has had salutary public eff
feet, and it has strengthened the in
dustry itself through it's growing CO.
hesion into larger and more powerful
units. Nearly all the companies now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-31

Increased traffic not only aggre-
Yates congestion and the many dam
gers which go with it, but has an
other effect upon driving which very
few motorists seem to consider. This
is the matter of more slippery pave
ments. More cars mean more oil
drippage on the paving, with the re-
suit that it requires but a slight
amount of rain to make the streets
particularly hazardous. This means
the motorist can figure on stopping
easier on a new pavement than on an
old one in a rain.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-08-12
Rum Buying Made Easy
for Tourists in Canada

latest price list issued by the
Ontario liquor control board.
Tells How to Buy 1t
The booklet is somewhat similar
Gin size only to those issued by
the Indiana Conservation Depart
ment for tourists information. 1t
tells how to proceed to make the
much desired purchase upon arrival
from tine American desert.
First, you must secure So nom
resident license. Special permits
are obtainable by ministers Of the
gospel, according to the booklet.
Prices are given on alcohol, rye,
bourbon, Scotch and Irish Whistles,
brandies, gin, rum, champagne,
wines, cocktails, vermouth, beer and
malt extracts.
All Prices by Quart
Here are a few samples. Read EN-
and weep. ALL prices are by the full
quart.
Walkers Old Rye, $3.50; Canadian
Club, So; Glen Alva Scotch, $3.15;
Black and White, 1855; Dewar's Ne
Plus Ultra, 81; CUmmm, Ummmm)
Johnnie Walker, (black LABEL $3.50;
White Horse, 1855; Burke's 1925;
forty-year- old Godet Freres brandy,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-08-12
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

$s.7o; Hennessy x. O., $3.50; Gordon
gin, So; Ross sloe gin, $3.15; b.
cardi rum, $3.50; Cliquot cham
payne, $3.50; Pol Roger, extra dry,
$3.50; Bouchard, sparkling red wine,
$2.65; Dautz Sparkling Moselle-
nonpareil, $315; Burgundies from
so cents to $2.05; Bordeau, white or
red, from 40 cents up; Benedictine,
$3.50 per litre.
How to Ship 1t
There are beers and bitter, or
what will you have?"
The booklet contains also the
following information:
"All orders for liquor to be shipped
by express should be addressed to
the vendor of the Government liquor
store nearest to the residence Of the
purchaser"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-08-12
And the Price List! Read,
You Old Timers-and
Weep.

Despite stories emanating from
Westfeld, Ohio, Anti-Saloon League
headquarters, regarding the decrease
in American tourist trade since
Ontario, Can, went wet, many
Hoosiers are and have been north
ward bound over the border.
A recent traveller from Indian
apolis declared that he saw nothing
but American license plates on
Canadian roads.
Many midwesterners, returning
from an Eastern tour, take the
Canadian route, which is "wet all
the way"
Unlike the popular, but forbidden.
bootleg business in the United
States, Canadian liquor is under
governmental regulation and there
is no short weight, short change or
short quality.
A recent tourist brought back the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-08-12
TWO NIGHTS
LODGING COST
But QUARTER
Records of 1912 Disclose
Other Prices at Vim
CenneS.

By Times Special
VINCENNES, Ind, Aug. IA
half pint of whisky sold for 1874
cents in Vincennes and nights
lodging cost only IL IL cents.
That was in 1912, the year of the
last conflict between the United
States and Great Britain.
The low prices are recorded in a
book, part of the annals of Knox
county, kept in the courthouse here
Proceedings of the county commits
sioners lis years ago are shown in
the book, including prices fixed on
various articles and services and
fees of officials.
Not more than 81 IL cents could
be charged for meals. Judges of
courts were paid So a day and Sher-
if Benjamin v. Beckes kept a GER
tain pauper a year at cost of only
S37. The bounty on wolf scalps
was dollar.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-08-12
PLAN AIRPLANE PICNIC
By United Press
w SHTMGTO1

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-An
aerial picnic" for it's members Sept.
IA is planned by the Columbia
Heights Businessmen's Association.
The picnickers will take their out
ing in groups of airplanes, descend
ing to the ground occasionally for
program of sports.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-08-12
TripIets Born

By Times Special
vINCENNES, Ind, Aug. H.
Triplets have been born to Mrs.
James Farrell at Akron, Ohio. She
was formerly Miss Myrtle Hawkins
of this city, which was also once
the home of the husband.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-08-12

There are about 71,OO0,0O0 library
books in the United states.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-08-12

Especially recommended for homes not
equipped with gas. Keep the kitchen cool.
Very simple to operate and absolutely safe.
Economical to operate.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-14
GRAIN
LIVESTOCK
MARKETS
p Assoeiatsd Press Leased Wire
WHEAT VALUES
II GET SETBACK
Market Affected BY Heavy
World Shipments and Good
Outlook For Crop

Chicago, March -LP)-With
world shipments for the week nearly
five million bushels above the pre-
vious week, wheat today tended to
sag. Besides, moisture in wheat
sections Of Kansas, Oklahoma and
Texas was reported as the best in
the year and chain stores in New
England announced they had cut
ed States wheat visible supply fig
ures decreased $4,000 bushels, but
were still much higher than year
ago.
Wheat closed steady at u to y
cent net decline; corn ss@A off at
~ up; oats 4 to y down, and pro-
visions varying from two cents set
back to rise Of seven cents.
On today's downturns, May deliv-
cry Of wheat touched the lowest price
Yet for the present movement. Buy.
ing was Of only scattered sort, de-
spite. statements that heavy world
shipments were offset by evidence
that increases of European stocks
were very slow.
The fact that this IS the time of
big arrivals of wheat from Argentina
and Australia, and that the influx of
southern hemisphere supplies may
continue for severa! months, was be-
ing given widespread notice today.
An opposite influence, however,
which received considerable atten-
ton was that United States wheat
is Of good keeping quality and is of
higher protein content that wheat
from below the EQUATOR
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-14
WHEAT FUTURES DROP
ON MILL CITY MARKET

Minneapolis, March 14.---LP)--
Wheat futures saggcd lower early
today, spring like weather in the
winter wheat states, bcarish weekly
foreign statistics and colorless cables
prompting scattered liquidation.
Futures dipped q to Il cent. Rallies
followed but trade was extremely
dull most of the session.
Oats dipped 4 cent early and re-
gained most Of the loss. May barley
sold off Il cent and rallied toward
midday. May flaXseed sold off two
cents with pit support poor.
Cash wheat was shade better.
with premiums steady to firm. Good
quality offerings sold readily and
lower grades moved at Il slightly bet
ter rate except for the badly dam
aged stuff. Winter wheat was NOM
inally unchanged.
Durum was firm and unchanged.
Corn was quiet and practically un-
changed.
Oats were quiet and steady.
Rye was steady to firm.
Barley was firm to strong, within
the range of GO to Is cents.
Flaxseed was quiet and firm.
FARGO LIVESTOCK
Fargo, N. d., March l4.--R)-Hogs
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-14
so. ST. PAUL LIVESTOCK

South St. Paul. March l4.-(U. S.
p. of A.)-Cattle $500; fully steady;
II loads Montana hay feds included
best $50 pound steers 1915; several
loads lights and medium weights
9.50@lO.O0; some less desirable kinds
8.50@9.00; she stock slow, steady,
5.50@7.50; bulls 100000; stockers
and feeders fairly active, steady,
bulk 6.75@7.75.
Calves 1900; steady, quality con-
sidered; early bulk good lights 1900
@12.5O.
: Hogs 5000; slow, steady to weak;
most butcher and bacon hogs to
packers 1l.10@l1:5O; odd lots light
lights l1.75@l2.00; pigs opening at
1875; average cost Saturday 1851;
weight 1874.
a Sheep 100; fat lambs nominally
weak to Is or more lower; sheep
no!minally~ steady.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-14
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Chicago, March 14.--(U. s. ID. of
A.)-Hogs $4,000; generally steady to
10 cents lower; early top 1920 paid
for $50 to 100 pound weight; strict
ly choice kind held higher; bulk 14O
to 200 pounds averages l1.S5@12.15;
most 21O to 24O pound butchers 1850
011.85; 2G0 to 800 pound averages
1l.2O@1l.40; largely early bulk pack
ing sows 10.35M10.60; strong weight
slaughter pigs 11.75@12.1O; heavy
weight hogs 1l.20Ml1.50; medium
11.4O@12.00; light 11.5O@12.20; light
light ll.4OMl2.20; packing sows
1O.l5Ml0.75; slaughter pigs 1l.4OM
1920.
Cattle $4,000; most killing classes
slow; steady to weak; vealers steady
to 25 cetns lower; stockers and feed
ers form; largely steer run; moder-
ate to liberal quotat light heifers,
MIXED steers and heifers offered !;
bulk fat steers 9.50@1175; best
heavies 1890; yearlings 1900; stock
ers and feeders 7.75Q8.50; vealers
10000 ll.50 to packers; omstly 1000
O1l.O0; outsiders 13.00M14.O0.
Sheep $4,000; opening very slow;
fat, lambs % to 35 cents lower than
Friday; numerous bids SO cents low
er; early bulk wooded lambs 14.5oM
1900; strictly choice handyweight
to shippers 1850; few loads heavy
lambs around 1850; sheep scarce,
steady; medium to good fat ewes
8.0OM8.75; feeding and shearing
lambs around Is cents lower; quality
considered; medium to good kinds
l3.50Ml4.25; good to choice finishers
around 14.50; strictly choice light
weight held around l4.85.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-14
FOR SALE

k.u.S-is.
FIVE ROOM strictly modern bunga-
low, close in, garage, we'll worth
the price of $47OO. .@
FIVE ROOM strictly modern bunga-
low, basement garage, stationary
tubs, everything complete, around
a year old, $500.
FOUR ROOM bungalow, probably the
best arranged house of its size in
the city, nice lawn, many built in
features, basement garage. close to
school, no special assessments, low
taxes, $4,000.
FIVE ROOM bungalow, one year old.
we'll built for home, good loca-
ton, modern, garage, $4,000.
SIX ROOM house, nice trees and
lawn, spick and span, close in
plenty of room on lot for another
house or duplex, only $500.
FOUR ROOM, brand new bungalow
oak floors, built in ice box, cleo
trio range, built for a home but
never occupied, $500.
FIVE ROOM cottage with bath, east
part Of city, full basement, = bar
gain ut $1,000.
THESE ARE only few Of the many
houses l have on my lists. 1t will
be a pleasure to show you what l
have for sale. My experience COW
ering the past twenty years, doing
the biggest business Of any dealer
in the city. is at your service.
haven't a house on my list built
merely to sell.
BUILDING LOTS: hundreds of them
in all parts of the eity. II the
lot or house you want is not on my
list I will get it for you If for sale.
INSURANCE; Fire, tornado, automo-
bile, in good, old reliable compan-
les.
FARM LANDS; There are many bar
gains on my lists; now is the time
to buy when conditions are getting
better over the country and prices
are at their lowest. There will be
more money made in farm lands in
North Dakota the next few years
than ever in the history of the
Northwest.
BUY NOW.
7 F.. e. YOUNG.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-14
AUTOMOBILES


FOR SALE-One Tudor Ford Sedan
in first class condition; one 6 foot
marble top soda fountain; one
steam boiler; one U. S. automatic
air compressor complete with all
necessary equipment, barrel pumps,
oil trays and bottles. Also buckets
and tunnels for sale cheap. One
$50 gallon two compartment truck
tank; one six tube radio complete
with accessories for $50. See us
at once for real bargains. Lock-
wood Accessory, bargain house for
good used equipment. Phone 1877,
500 Main street. Bismarck, N. D.
FOR SALE-Five passenger Oakland
sedan, good cord tires, five wheels,
good looking car, first $l25.OO offer
takes it. Phone 273.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-14
MINNEAPOLIS GRAIN

Minneapolis, March 14.-(R)-
Wheat receipts 1913 cars compared to
40 q year ago. Cash No. l northern
1868 @l.38as; No. dark northern
spring choice to fancy 1.39MMi.41as;
good to choice l.36%@1.38A; ordi-
nary to good 1.33%@135N; No. /
hard spring 1.38%@1.44s; No.
dark hard Montana on track 1880
l.42ss; to arrive l.35 asM1.42A; May
1879; July 1884. st#
Corn No. yellow 59M71.
Oats No. 3 white 43h@44h.
Barley 57075.
Rye No. 2, 97A @99A.
Flax No. /, 2.15A M2.26A.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-14
Man Shot to Death as
Result Of Quarrel

Chicago, March 14.--LP)-Trank
Frangela, so, who saved his wife and
seven children from accidental gas
asphyxiation in March, 1922, was
shot to death last night after
quarrel with Tony Betruszo. rs.
Betruzzo, charged with the Staying.
refused to discuss the shooting.
which was committed near the vic.
TINS home
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-14

100 to 200 pound weights 1925; 200
to 225 pounds ll.25Mll.l0; 225 to
275 pounds l1.l00lO.S0; 275 pounds
and over l0.80M10.50 packers $500
1000.
Sheep top lambs l5.00Ml4.00;
heavy lambs 10O0Mll.00: Gull lambs
S.00m9.00; light ewes 7.50MS.5o;
heavy ewes 6.0OM7.00: Gull ewes 800
., 100; bucks 4.50M5.50.