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The Washington times., 1928-07-05
Effect Of new
AUTO MODELS
STUDIED

DETROIT, Mich, July 5The Inn
portance OF new models in stlmu-
lating automobile sales cannot be
underestimated according to B. Il.
Cram. president Of Grams Auto
motive Reports, Inc. industry.
However. several important PROB
lens must be faced whenever radi-
cal changes are made. Certain prep
arations for the new cars should pc
made. Manufacturers are criticized
because they bring out new modeis
before the dealers, who may nave
heavy stocks of the old models on
hand. are in position to handIe
them successfully.
1t is difficult to state just how
this problem can be solved. ~
should be 4 matter worked out by
each individual manufactures ana
co.operated In to the fullest extent
by the dealer. An intelligent and
farsighted merchandising program
should permit the scientific reduc-
ton OF manufacturers and dealers
stocks to a minimum at the time OF
the new announcement. ManuIac'
turing programs and scnedules
should be so arranged as to allow
all dealers to nave enough cars ~
meet the initial demand. And last
OF all dealers. knowing that new
models are coming, should not relax
their selling efforts on the ola
models.
The standpoint Of the consumer
should also be considered. Actually,
new cars or new models fulfill
consumer demand inasmuch as line
changes are usually mace to meet
a competitive situation. In spite of
this dealers and, la some cases,
manufacturers, feel hesitant about
changes because 0f the effect they
will have on consumers who have
recently bought the old models and
who will feel that their cars will
depreciate substantially as soon as
new model is brought out.
This. of course. is an unfortunate
way of looking at the matter.
Actually. new model has no effect
on the real value of an older car.
The new line detracts not at all
from the old cars mechanical quail
tiles or its ability TO perform or
function properly.
The Washington times., 1928-07-05
Dodge Introduces New
Line of School Buses

Introduction of new line of six.
cylinder Graham Bros. school
buses with carrying capacities OF
Is to So children and having inn.
proved safety features, riding com
fort and increased power. has been
announced by the motor coach
division OF Dodge Brothers, Inc.
Four-wheel Lockheed hydraulic
brakes making for operating safety,
and four-speed transmission are
features of the new busses. Larger
school districts can be served with
the busses in less time, it is claimed. !.
With the body and chassis both
designed and built within Graham
Bros plants, a proper relation
Of each to the other has been ef-
fected. Seating arrangements have
been designed with maximum COM
fort and roominess considered.
The Washington times., 1928-07-05

MANY seem to believe that the
ehimmering new car which rolls OIL
the assembly line merely has been
treated to spraying OF lacquer
with coat or two of metal primer
to insure its stricking. Naturally,
& is a surprise to learn that in one
factory. for instance, thirty-seVen
operations are necessary to Obtain
the desired finish and to assure It's
permanence.
Another element-the< fire and
explosive hazard incident to the
work OF lacquering on a large scars
has brought need for consider.
able safety equipment to protecF
workers and property
The average motor car user httie
realizes the complexity that undef-
lies the attractive coating on ms lat
est model car.
Manufacturers Take Time
LACQUER can be sprayed on a car
quickly and without more than the
precaution of having the body clean
and of painting it with a primer.
Naturally, since the motor car
maker starts with reasonably clean
materials he could do the job even
ttaOEC LHNA NAAO NAAS =
refinishing his own car, but no
such haste is manifested.
Even the most inexpensive cars
receive numerous coats of lacquer
and quite a bit of detail finishing
1t Is not generally known that
the wood frames of the bpdy haYs
To be painted as means OF preserV-
ing them. This is done before the
metal panels are put in place.
The treatment of the metal covers
ing is interesting, whether the body
is of the composition type or all.
steel. To the average eye the
metal is smooth and ready for
whatever hue is desired on the fin
ished product, but the difference be-
tween a beautifully rsplendent job
and a dull and lifeless one has much
to do with the treatment of the
undercoating. Thus. there has been
carried over into the lacquering
process the sand-blasting plan Of
giving the metal surfaces a uni.
formed appearance.
Al little of the roughness must be
retained. however. to enable the
priming coat to set.
One reason for the variation in
The Washington times., 1928-07-05

Milo d. Heron, general manager
of the Graham-Paige Company OF
Washington, d. c.. factory branch.
has been made member OF the
Graham Paige Legion, a worldwide
honorary group within the ranks OF
the Graham Paige Motors Corpora.
ton and its distributors and dealers.
Membership in the legion is awarded
only to those employees and execa-
tiyes who have demonstrated their
LOYALTY, character and integrity
tn basic fundamentals, the three
Graham brothers hold. of permanent
success in any eEdeavor.
Mr.. Heron has been presented
with the insignia of membership ~
the legion, gold lapel button re-
producing circular medallion de-
signed in the studios Of Lorado
Taft, one of Americas foremost
scuIptors. The insignia was pre-
s. nted after Mer. Heron had sub
scribed to the legion pledge to fol-
low in all relations with the public
the principles of integrity, unity OF
purpose and loyalty, on which the
legion is founded.
Following Mr.. Herronss election
to membership, he organized local
chapter from the older members OF
tta Washington. branch. At q din.
ner at the Mayflower Hotel, the
following subscribed to the pledge
and were invested with the buttons
signifying their membership: H. 4.
Kirby, r. G. Green, g. r. Dougless,
e. M. Swanteson, S. M. Stern, A.
A. Radonski, F.. B. Frazier, F. r.
Miller, T. C. DeVall, G. Potzler, X.
w, James, and i. l.. LeQuatte.
The Washington times., 1928-07-05
H { n R Y AGAIN
WILL HEAD
A. A. A.

Thomas p. Henry. of Detroit,
Mich. who has headed the Ameri.
can Automobile AssociaS ton for the
last five years, was reelected for
another term OF one year. at the
twenty.sixth annual convention OF
the national motoring body held in
Cincinnati.
Election OF Mr.. Henry for this
sixth term, it Is declared, assures a
continuation of the A. A. A. ma
tional program for safety, se.ir
taxation of the motorists, extern
sion of the highway system of the
nation and the progressive develop.
ment of motoring services.
Mr.. Henry's service to the car
owners of the nation was GofficialLy
recognized during the closing hours
Of the convention when he was
made a member or the staff Of
Gov. Flem d. Sampson, of Ken.
lucky, with the rank of colonel.
Ernest N. Smith, general manager
of the A, A. A., was also given the
rank of colonel on the governors $
staff. This honor was conferred
on the A. A. A. chleftains as a
mark of appreciation by Governor
Sampson of his own interest and
that of the State Of Kentucky in
the national work Of the A. A. A.
Although three candidates were
named for the A. A. a. presidency
by the nominating committee and q
lively rivalry developed in the bal.
loting. the convention concluded
on the note of harmony and unity
that has characterized A. "A. Al.
councils for many years. This was
ilIustrated when Charles M. Hayes,
president OF the Chicago Motor
club. who ran second in the bal.
Ioting. moved that the election Of
Mr.. Henry be made unanimous. His
motion was seconded by Roy f..
Britton of st. Louis, president of
the Automobile Club of Missouri,
who was third on the ticket. and
quickly carried by the convention.
Mr.. Henry, in accepting the de.
cisfon OF the directors drafting him
for the sixth term, pledged his sup
port to a continuation Of the poll.
cies that have established the Al. A. A..
tas the outstanding Organization In
the world for promting the welfare
and-interests Of the car owners.
In addition to tne president, the
following slate of officers was elect
ed by unanimous vote; vice
presidents, Charles NJ Hayes, Chi.
cago: Frank s. Gold. Minneapolis;
Percy E. Towne, San Francisco;
Daniel r. Reese, Scranton; Herbert
A. Meldrus. Buffalo; Perley F. Rip.
lev, Paris, Me-, and Frank @. Miller
Jacksonville, Fla: Treasurer, George
w. White, Washington. y. c.; sec
retary, Charles G. Janes Columbus,
Ohio.
The Washington times., 1928-07-05

the appearance or lacquer-flnlSneu
cars is the difference in care given
to the remaining processes in the
cycle of finishing. The manufac-
turer can spray a number OF coats
of LACQUER and be content with a
satisfactory job. but If he wants to
be especially painstaking to meet
the demands of a more discriminate
ing purchasing group. he rubs
down coat after coat as he did in
the old days when painting by brush
was the general rule.
1T is this process that gives lac
quer finishing its highest degree OF
depth. beauty and durability.
Just because five coats of lacquer
can be made, to dry in half a work
ing day has Il led some persons to
believe that the process Is rather
makeshift. Motorists. however. are
discovering the surprising amount
of science and effort behind this
work. Whatever savings : We been
effected are along lines OF speed
ing up production by abbreviating
the time required for drying.
Process Is Expensive
The process Of lacduering cars,
In itself, is expensive and com.
piicated. For one thing, 1t is
NECESSARY to house the supply Of
lacquer in special buildings, pump
ing it to the lacquering booths.
The work Is done in the fire-proof.
buildings, and since such Wlde
variation Of colors are used, the
pipe lines sometimes are quite
complicated.
4 Various methods are used Tor
spraying lacquer, rot merely as
to spray. guns and the arrange
ments whereby the lacquer -
tIoroughIy atonlized through air
pressure. but also regarding the
movement of cars as they are
being finished. Usually they run
Along regular assembly lines IN
production work, but the spraying
is done in a staggered fashion TO
safeguard the workers against IN
halation OF the spray fumes.
Even after the spraying seems
complete there are various polish
ing operations. The more OF this
work done to the car the more at
tractive the final job. Between
applications OF lacquer. there 1s
rubbing down with san0papeF anu
either water or oil.
Different Treatments
Different colors require different
treatments, which further com
| plicates the process. One manu-
sfacturer charges more for his
maroon. lacquered jobs, for in
stance, than for those done in
other colors. He declares that
three additional. coats of LACQUER
are needed to insure durability
with this particular color.
Finishing the modern automobile
may be speedy, but it is not slip
shod. Automobiles never were
better finished than they are TO-
day, and the experimenters con-
stantly at work making the
process increasingly perfect.
copyrighted, 1920
The Washington times., 1928-07-05
Forged Iron Fittings
Now Easily Obtained

The rugged simplicity Of age'oIu
forged iron has been achieved IN
modern period reproductions Of old
hardware which are authentic in
design, accurate in application, COM.
plete down to the smallest pieces.
They cost far less than modern
designs made to order and are COM
pletely rustproof in various fin.
ishes. which have been especially
developed to conform with the tex.
ture and "feeP' OF the old iron.
Forged iron lanterns. mail boxes.
foot scrapers. and irons, fireplace
fittings and door knockers may be
purchased everywhere at retail.
The Washington times., 1928-07-05
Lacquering of Autos
! Calls for Science
BY ]. LEO sUcRUE
ramaa Antnmnhila Editor

AS the process acquerng motor cars progresses ana
better knoU car learning that the
finishing of the modern automobile while far faster tnan
former methods is highly complicated involving more
than ever before been experienced IN the pro-
oass If heantifvino and protecting articles of utility
The Washington times., 1928-07-05
TOURISTS
GIVEN RIGHT
DIRECTIONS

los ANGELES, CAL. July s..
n view Of the large number ok
motorists who are gcing to the
.Paclfic Coast Tor their summer
vacation tours. . few hints for
those unfamiliar with Western con
ditions are being broadcast BY the
Automobile Club of Southern Call
fornia. It Il pointed out that
Eastern motorists aecustcmed g
short distances between towns VIII
find the vast stretches II the West
rather disconcerting.
IN motoring to the Pacific Cost,
several sparsely settled States VII
be passed through, and sometimes
the Eastern motOrist is dismayeu
ut the prospect Of going scores q
miles without reaching q town ana
scarcely a friendly gaa station
Not only must gas, OIL and water
he watched carefully but tires ana
food supplies should be checked ~
avert trouble or discomfort IN the
long reaches.
Hot and Cold
There are also changes in tenn
peratures unfamiliar to the resi-
dent Of the East. The desert may
be hot as q Dutch oven during the
day and decidedly wintry ct night.
The same Ia true In crossing the
mountais, az the temperature
varies with, altitude and the Siefras
are the highest mountains on the
continent.
Al little preliminary investigation
and proper preparation, says the mo
tor club, win pay 100 per cent divi.
dends in comfort and pleasure.
/ Here are few high spots sng-
gested for those making long tours:
Prepare your car well before you
start and don't ever overcrowd t.
Secure your road routing In advance
OF your actual departure. Remeni-
ber that road conditions change from
day to day, hence tie necessity Of
checking up on your routing from
point TO point.
Don't depend on wayside infornla-
tion. Automobile club information
Is maintained up-to-the-minute and
| ID accurate.
The Washington times., 1928-07-05
| 10000 CARS A
MONTH. PLAN

DETROIT, July Minimum pro-
duction of 100000 cars . month dur
ing July, August and september
has been scheduled BY Chevrolet
Motor Company, Charles Fl. Barth.
general manager stated.
Mr.. Barth said the buying slump
that ordinarily comes at this time
OF the year has failed to appear,
ana that in view Of the Be ID biisI-
ness outlook the company has de-
ciied to maintain heavy production.
Activity Is what = battery needs
- ian,. tt IN ,,c,d co,.difion
The Washington times., 1928-07-05

You haven't really started complete
independence until you've purchased
4 home Of your Own--y0HII find 1t
listed for sale in tOday's Times and
Herald Real Estate columns in classi-
The Washington times., 1928-07-05
selling.
TAKES JUMP

DETROIT, July 5.-RetaIl sales Of
Buick for May exceeded tFose for
April BY almost 5000 cars. Retail
delivery reports reflects considerable
improvement In business conditions
practically everywhere in the cour-
try.
In the first IL months ended March
81 the public paid $365,000 900 for
Buick cars according to G. W..
Churchill, general sales manager.
with the arrival OF warm weather,
1t is a good plan, and usually q
money.saver, to have the spark
plugs changed, the battery tested
and the ignition and lighting system
checked.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02
COlumbia's Commencement.
tNew York Times.

lNeW 1OrK TlmeS.)
 The 4300 degrees conferred at the commence ment exercises on Morningsde Heights do more than measure the extraordinary growth which Columbia has shared with the rest of the country. They testify on analysis, to the fact that this expansion has been largely development of uni verslty education as compared with the college proper. The professional degrees and the graduate school diplomas vastly outnumber the undergrad uates The Master of Arts and Science far more numerous than the Bachelors.
 Excluding extension and Summer session courses, which contribute so largely to the inn pressive totals of registration in many uniyersi- tles-at Columbia these latter would constitute more than 25,000 out of total enrolment of somewhere between 35 ,O00 and 40 000-it is still true that of the regular full-term enrolment the proportion of college students to professional and graduate students would be about 1 to 8 Of the graduate workers, as distinguished from the en- rollment in the strictly professional schools law medicine, engineering etc.-by far the great CT number have prepared themselves for teaching though a not inconsiderable number Of Masters Of Arts and Science may be headed for business That college training is no disqualification for business life has long been established Even the specialized training which leads to higher academic degree is not handicap for a non academic career
 This consideration may mitigate fears ex- pressed as to how the country can absorb the ris- ing flood of college and university graduates One answer lies in the fact that secondary educa-
 
 lions in the high schools must be provided with teachers and these forthcoming from the universities. At Columbia University the degree holders in education, Bachelors and Masters would, at rough calculation, be about one-th ird Of the whole number. If to these we add the postgraduates in political science philosophy and pure science, of whom the greater number may De expected to take up teaching in the colleges It would appear that very nearly one-half of the graduates of this particular university have chos- en education for their lifework
 Despite doubts raised in certain disenchanted quarters, we must still hold that greater than Americas material prosperity is this broadening of educational facilities for the entire nation Against the other superstition that New York is not America is this demonstration of the full share which Columbia University, with it's near es, sister institutions - New York University fordham and the City College has taken in broadening and deepening the foundations of democracy and adding to the nations intellectual and spiritual resources for enjoying riceh life
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02
FARM PRICES.

Farmers are receiving more for their products than in several years, says the Department of Agriculture The level of farm prices in May was the highest for that month in eight years; also the highest for any month since August 1925.
 Farm commodities whole advanced 32 per cent. over 1921. In May, 1927, the rise was only 13 per cent. In 1926 the gain 24 per cent.
 All commodity groups included in the ad- vance. Cotton and cottonseed are bringing an average of 46 per cent more than year ago. Truck gardeners and orchard cultivators are paid 23 per cent. higher prices Grains selling at farm gate for approximately 26 per cent over 1927. Meat animals have advanced per cent, while dairy and poultry products average per cent higher than last year.
 General level of all groups in May also shows a gain of per cent. April continuing the rising trend in farm prices each month since January.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02
Feet and Faces.
tSan Francisco Bulletin. ]

tSan Francisco Bulletin)
 Take care of the feet and the face will take care of itself.
 mat Tn enect was the slogan offered yes- terday to the convention of the California chiro- podists.
 According to the local chiropodist, our faces are really dias in that they record the time we are having with our feet
 Wrinkles on the face are merely misplaced footprints.
 Ihey are written by corns bunions and in growing toe-nas.
 An expression that looks like the loss of a million dollars may be due to fallen arches ana not to drop in the stock market
 Many an aching heart beats under ar ratber IS caused by pretty shoe that pinches
 heep your feet young and your hair will not De Tn such hurry to turn gray. IL IS not the light heart that causes the light step. but the easy step that causes tbe light heart 'Ae
 AIS rlght with the world when tbe foot comes down with firm and painless tread
 we may yet come to the ungrammaticaI sreelihg; Hows your feet? But no reason to ask-you're looking so we'll"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02

real party organization. The results of their labors are in striking contrast to Madison Square Garden four years ago. And whatever may be the outcome of the campaign now about to he entered upon, the rank and file of the party can not justly. do other than praise whole heartedly the standard bearers-Goy. Alfred E. smith and Senator J. T. Robinson
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02

Suggested refrain for possible song: The calls are all for daughter; father never gets a ring at home.-- tToledo Badey
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02

Aviators are now playing golf in the air You can't keep a good game down.-(St Louis Post-Dispatch.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02

campaign manager will sit up nights and contract brain fever inventing ways to make his man popular; then let him go fishing in a starched collar and double breasted sr;t 1n troit News)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02

The United States is the only copntrv , the world where electing President or ruler IS the premier sporting event of the year tSpringheld Mass Republican)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02
Hasn't Been Mentioned Yet

We were all excited about this dirigible going over the North Pole, and could hardly wait for them to get there; but, shucks, they haven't said a word yet about whether they got a glimpse Of that brass tube Doc Cooke said he had parked right on the top of the old Pole.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02

Every once in while Senator Heflin per sists Tn reminding us why we have psychiatrists - Buffalo Courier-Express.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02

Some Solomon Never Thought Of
 There may be such a thing as success without money-but it isn't very popular brand with wives.
 A once over of some of the girls, who should have lived in the clothes age, shows that fash ions authority is respected even if no other is.
 Pluck is a mighty good thing to have if you have no pull.
 It is getting so there are fewer and fewer bitter enders among the married couples.
 Many father wouldn't know he owned a car if it wasn't for the bills at garage son runs up.
 A woman has lot of faith in man when she marries him and in reduction dope when she buys it, but it doesn't take her long to reach the place where she hasn't t any more faith Tn either than her husband has in his brother-in-law.
 The girl who is easy on yorr eyes is hard on some other man s pocketbook.
 Evolution hasn't so much on marriage; it may be able to make man out of a monkey but mar riage can make goat out of a man.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02
Some Driver Is Mary
For Cleaner Buffalo Sign in bathroom of Elliot street boarding house:

F'IS-I TIT UfVIIIV VVIII OI 11IIION otI CCs boarding house:
 PLEASE CLEAN TUB
 AFTER BATHING
 LANDLADY
 Buffalo Evening News It seems like the boarders have then done enough, without having to clean the tub.-Judd Lewis. Any rebate on the board bill for these little services?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02
Extra Work This Year

You say you have had an un- usually busy spring this year?' asked the Eastern visitor.
 Yes" replied the Western Farmer, with all the big politi. cal wind we are sure to have out here this summer we have had to clean up and repair our cyclone cellars on top of all our other work"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02

These times are hard small boy. To be Babe Ruth or Lindbergh, that's the problem-tSan Francisco Chronicle)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02

Need Little Yankee Pep Burial fees at Heath, Beds, England, are to be revised, as the cemetery is not paying. ."-London Telegraph.
 How about instituting bargain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02

some of the drys nightly afraid that the platform is going to be let out as cooperagt contract.-t Dallas News)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02

Fridays and one o'clock laatinees
 to pep things up?-D. L. B.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02
Huh

Blinks-IIe's our leading anti.
 Jinks-Im not surprised. d. ways have considered him an old woman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02
More Curiosity

Has that gent who was going to ride a rocket to Venus come back yet-or hasn't he hopped off?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-02
We Didn't Enjoy Them

We Didn't Enjoy Them Well, let's admit. old folks, For all those helpful spanks We got when we were young, Our parents got no thanks.