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The Washington times., 1928-08-07
LOAN CONTROL
ALLURE SAYS
RUKEYSER
By MERRxLE STANLEY
RUgEYsER


NEW YORK, Aug III It was
the Federal Reserves aim to cor
rect the brokers' loan situation
before the period Of rising aeri.
cultural ana commercial demand
for credit, II has apparently lost
or
Within y fortnight. the period
of seasonal easement Will be ever.
and the legitimate nonspeculativs
demand for credit may be ex.
pected 70 expand.
Accordingiy the hope for lower,
ratiier than higher interest rates
has waned. AS long as leading
speculators continue 70 defy the
discipline melted out BY the bank.
ing authorities. interest rates are
likely TO remain stiff, particularly
with rediscounfk IL member banks
still running high. Theoretically.
monetary ease In the near future
could result from only three
causes.
First substantial liqlidation AZ
the stock market. which would
perhaps be the swiftest and sur.
ess nethod
secondlv throurb stzeahia roId
,,,no,.ts ~ E.sdsraI Rs.s,.v.
a,,,,,o,.,,is. 49,. 1900. 80 4
1880 t,,.,y 1900. 81 ,nsI,,erc.
~ trtsl. ,a ssonal r,over.ert -
s.'s $3.50 "a 80
gold. The export OK nalI
billion IL gold since last Septenq-
Der has obviously been with the
consent ct American bankers
and investors.
The per cent redlscount fats
at New York Is likely ~ pc =
deterrent 70 further gold exports:
Careful observers are dislncllned
to be dogmatic about near term
gold movements. Tor the reason
that gold has been moving II
response 20 pontleaI, rather than
strictly commercial influences.
Frances huge boarding "a golds
FOR example has been IN accord.
aIice with political. nati0naiistic
impulses, rather than strict eco
nOInfc requirements In connection
The Washington times., 1928-08-07

Nctkce--Proapectiye automobile owners
win be greatly pleased with the auto
naoblle bargains listed for sale In the
ueea ear eOlsaHg ~ tOday's classified
adaa .-..
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11
Coast To Be
Tourist Goal

Reports from the Pacific Coast
statcs, Washington, Oregon and Cal
ifornia, indicate a record breaking
motor tourist season next summer
on the Pacific Coast, according to
check made by the Automobile
Club of Southern California.
One reason for the heavy influx
of motorists is that there are more
than 10000 miles of surfaced high.
ways in these three Far Western
states. Not only arc there good roads
everywhere, but scenic attractions
unsurpassed in the world combined
with delightful summer climate
1t is pointed out further that the
hospitable attitude Of the Far West
toward the motor tourist has given
that section good reputation. Ac-
cording to estimates by travel bu-
reaus, motoring organizations and
tourist agencies, there will be near
ly 100000 motor ears used for
vacation purposes in the country
during the coming year. If only IA
small percentage of these come to
California, it is pointed out, rec
o"d-breaking season is assured.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11

254,7SS,421 gallons of gasoline,
while the total gas consumption for
the year was I017,6S1 ,662 or a
gain of 1913 per cent over the gal
lonage for 1926.
Taxable gasoline distributions for
the quarters of 1927 show plainly
that California likes best to drive
IN the summer months, despite its
famous year-round climate. A first
quarter consumption of 218,S16,49
gallons is topped by a gallonage of
270,333,079 and 273,753, ,669 for the
second and third quarters respect
lively, the drop to 2j4,77S,521 gal,
Ions for the final quarter again
having seasonal Interpretation.
Seventeen companies reported
motor vehicle fuel distributions OF
moro than 100000 gallons during
last October, November. and Del
ccmbff. Thesc Include = STANDARD
Oil, 62,606,624a Shell company, 46,!
659,4eds ,sUnion &c Ofi,5 34S24,T51:
Riehfield Oil company, 29,172,542l
Associated Oil company, 20,5SS, ,40S /;
California Petroleum Corporation,
1857 7,129; Pan American Petrole-
um company, S,0J2 500; General Pc
troleum company, 7,907,315; vii.
shire Oil company, J,314,5S2; West
ern Oil and Refining company 81
63S.3J1.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11
QUARTERLY GAS
TAX DIVIDEND
IS GIVEN OUT

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 11.-Morc
miles to the gallon is no idle phrase
so far as money for building Cali
fornia highways is concerned.
Another quarterly gas tax divi-
dcnd was declared by the state with
announcement that the three cent
assessment on each gallon of gaso-
line purchased by California motor
lists for the past three months totals
$500, 600, or in excess of $3J0,000
moro than for the quarter immcdi-
atcly preceding.
This gain, representing an in
crease of 9.3 per cent in gas con.
sumed over the quarter ending Sep
tembcr 80, indicates that Californ-
ians will pay in gas taxes more than
$50, 100000 during 1928, according
to Dixwell l.. Pierce, secretary of
the state board of equalization.
The final quarter of 1927 saw
California literally rolling i'll wealth
Pierce S figures show, consuming
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11
6s Economical IsuasbSyte s;os

Here, for the first time in the
history Of the automotive in.
dustry, is a low-priced car that
embodies all the distinguished
beauty yand features of advanced
design demanded in the worlds
finest automobiles.
No matter how much or how
little you pay, you are entitled
to those elements Of motoring
luxury which the spirit ofprog-
ress has built into the fine mo-
tor Car oftoday. And when you
make your inspection of this
great new car, you will realize
that it provides exactly those
qualities at the lowest cost.
Come in and see it today!
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11

are operating at higher rate than
at the corresponding priod of 1927.
The Chevrolet plant has not quite
reached its capacity figure Of 1000
units per day, but is within shout
ing distance of it. Additional ex-
pansions, it is said, are being con-
sidered to increase capacity in ex-
cess of 100000 cars annually.
The Oakland is planning a 40
per cent increase in this years. ac-
tivities, which would raise the COM
pany to fourth in the industry.
Tentative production schedule for
Oakland and Pontiac plants for 1928
is 100000, an increase of $4,000
over last years record output.
Cadillac has set production
schedule of $4,000 Cadillacs and La
Sales. Production of Peerless, cars
has been increased to 1000 cars per
month. beginning the 1st inst.
The Studebaker plants in Detroit
are now producing the new Ameri-
can Erskine six, the Commander
and the new President eight, and
according to President Erskine his
company will be called upon to pro-
duce at least 100000 cars this year,
which will mean an increase of a.
bout 25 per cent over the figures
of 1927.
Capacity Outputs
Capacity output is the order of
the day at the WHY'S Overland
plant in Toledo. This means about
1000 cars per day. Price reduction
on the Whippet is the apparent
cause of increased activities.
The Durant plants are working
on basis of scheduled production
this year of 100000 Star cars and
$4,000 of the new Durant skies and
the new Star four. Present untitled
orders total 5000 units, according
to official announcement.
The recent price cut of the Star
puts it in direct competition with
the Ford and Chevrolet. The out
put of the new Oldsmobile models
is taxing the capacity of the Lam
sing plant. Schedules have been in.
creased in an effort to supply the
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11
Whippet Adopts
New Features

Although the standard features of
the Whippet are retained for 1928,
rs far as mechanical equipment is
concerned, there have been impor-
tant changes in the finish of the car,
according to Lee Brothers, local dis
tributors.
"We are as yet unable to get
models from the factory, due to the
heavy demand, and hope to have
some within short time to satisfy
the demand here in the valley. The
motor public has shown consider
able interest in the Whippet since
it was presented to the auto world
l9 months ago. the dealers de-
c.ared.
Among the improvements and
refinements which are announced for
the 1923 Whippet are, exceptionally
heavy and beautiful ful-crowned
tenders; remote control door locks;
contrasting window reveals; mil
itary cadet-visor replacing the sun
visor and increased braking surface.
The improvements give the car
smarter and pleasing appearance. -
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11
HAMLET-AS is /.

To park or not TO park, that is the
questions;
Whether it's better to drive on far
ther.
And hope at least to find one
hour parking limit,
Or slip into the place near the fire
plug,
And, by parking, risk a warrant,
To park right here, It's true,
Would save much time, forsooth end
my fruitless driving
Around the block. But darn it ALL;
There S that
Cursed hydrant. To stop-to park
to court!
Pcrchanco to jail; ay, there's the
rub;
For in that traffic court, what
fines may come
When I have shuffled up before
the judge
He might say "thirty days" III
risk it not Exchange.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11
EDGAR BROTHERS
STRESS SERVICE
FOR FORD CARS

New equipment to care for the
rev Ford Model A, and also for the
Model T, has been installed by Edgar
Brothers Company throughout their
valley salesrooms.
Purchasers of the Model A, and
those who own Model T IS, will now
be given the same service that the
Lincoln owner gets, every precaut
ion being taken to protect the cars
once they are brough into tho
shop or'repairs-lz =. ..ni.It lb
The mechanic in the shop haye
all been through the Ford school al
los Angeles, whe1e. they, receive
the same training that. is given
in the Ford and Lincoln shops il
Detroit.
In addition to the new equipment
all the shops have been newly re
painted, the workmen will be cloth
cd in white working uniforms, anG
everything made ready for the eX
ceptionaily heavy demands whicl
ere expected to be made on the shop
and salesrOoms, once the new Ford:
begin arriving in quantity.
At present deliveries are SLOW
though within 60 to 90 days it is
expected the Ford Company will be
producing in quantity.
cone thing we wish to Stress
Edgar Brothers state, "is that thJ
shops is as much for the Model r
owners as for those who will have
the new ears. We will make no dis
tinction, though the ears will be ser
weed in different departments.
Special precautions will be taken to
protect the finish of ears brought
i'll to be worked upon.
1--WE put the\ Ford owner in the
same class as the Lincoln when it
comes to the question of giving him
service. All the equipment that is
in our shops is the same as that used
in the Ford factories. There is no
need for gucsswork at any time, and
the same high standards maintained
at Dearborn will be in force here. -
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11
Some Expenses
of Autos Are
Cut From Tax

What part of motor car main
tenance is taxable?
This is essentially the question
that is puzzhng many thousands
of motorists now making out their
federal income tax returns. The
average car owner does not under
stand the deductions that are al,
lowable on his car expenses, it is
pointed out by the legal department
of the Automobile Club of Southern
California, which reports some pert
inent information designed to make
this phase of the tax question clear
One tax reduction that is proper
is that of loss sustained by a tax.
payer by reason of damages to an
automobile while bieng used fol
pleasure. This is new principle, the
board of tax appeals has recently
ruled.
The federal excise tax paid by
the manufacturer on cars produced
and sold during the past year may
not be deducted by the individual
purchaser because this tax is i'm
poSeu upon SAFES Dy tne nldnu1dctuI
| er.
Motor vehicle fees paid to the
state or local taxes Except taxes
assessed against local benefits of
| kind tending to increase the value
| of the property assessed) are de
Guctable from gross income.
Personal property taxes levied
by the county on automobiles art
dednctable.
Gasoline taxes being imposed up
on the distributor, and therefore be
ing deductable by the distributor
are not deductible by the consum
....er. If it is used by the consumer fo
business purposes, the full cost o:
gasoline and the tax is a business
expense and deductible as such.
1t is permissible to deduct tha
part of the expense which applies
for business purposes when an auto
lnobile is used for both business ant
pleasure. However, the individual
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11
Brake Equalizing
Machines Needed

Brake cqualizing machines are to-
day of greater importance than ever
before. Present high-specd 'traf-
fic plus four-wheel brakes makes
this so. One of the brake equaliz.
ing machines on exhibition consist
ed of a large steel rack on which
the car is run. On this rack are
two electric motors driving one pair
of rollers at the rear of the car and
another pair at the front. These
rollers are located so that they are
directly under the wheels of the
ear. Then they are set in motion
by the electric motors.
AS the brakes are applied the re-
slstance they set up is read on a
separate dial for each wheel. In this
way the service man can quickly
get lust the right adjustment, which
results in quick stopping without
skidding.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11
MANUFACTURERS OPTIMISTIC
AS AUTO OUTPUT INCREASES

DETROIT, Mich. Feb. 11.-With
the three principal annual automo-
bile shows, off the boards where
manufacturers showed greater as
sortment of new models than ever
before at these yearly classics, MAX
ers are now standing by waiting to
see what the public intends to do.
In this city, the recognized heart
of the automobile industry, manu-
facturers as whole were never
more optimistic regarding the sea-
son IS outlook than they are now.
The never-failing barometer
which shows the ups and downs of
the industry is the increase or de-
crease in employment, and for the
past few weeks it has shown a
steady upward trend. Some of the
larger plants, including the Hudson
Essex, Chrysler and Chevrolet are
now working night shifts, the re-
suit of an early season demand.
January, usually quiet month,
showed greater activities than in
the corresponding month of the last
two years. Whether a 5,000,0 ,000-unit
production will be necessary for
1928 is, of course, problematical as
the industry heads into February,
but makers of passenger cars and
trucks are satisfied that there is
a big year ahead of them.
The industry is enjoying almost
perfect health, with the one ever
present exception-the used-ar prob
lem. This might well be referred
to as growing pain.' This
condition, instead of showing signs
of easing up, has become more ag-
gravated because of the many new,
lower-priced cars that are superior
in every way than manufacturers
have ever before been able to offer
Good Year Expected
That the year is getting off to
good, healthy start is shown by
present schedules and output. Some
of them follow:
All divisions of General Motors
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11
NEW ZEALAND WILL
TAX GAS FOR ROADS

New Zealand is starting on
campaign to improve its roads and
will impose a gas tax for this pur-
pose, according to advices reach
ing the Automobile Club of South,
ern California. Motorists in the
United States who feel that they
are paying too much gas tax may
sympathize with those of New
Zealand since it is announced that
a duty Of approximately 8 cents a
gallon viii lbe imposed on gasoline
to finance the highway program.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11

demands being made by dealers
throughout the country.
The Hudson-Essex plant is work.
ing day and night shifts, including
Saturdays. This company is antici-
pating its greatest year.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11

must keep records and accounts
showing the relative expense, says
the motoring organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-11
Worlds Most Luxurious
Low Priced Car

The longest wheelbase ever
offered in a low-priced car! The
riding ease of four semi-elliptic
shock-absorber springs set par
allel to the frame. The beauty
and comfort of marvellous new
Fisher bodies! The safety Of
non-locking four.wheel brakes!
And the thrilling new perform
ance of an improved valve,in.
head motor.
~
That's what you get in the Big.
ger and Better Chevrolet-a
car SO beautiful, SO comfortable
and SO impressive that it is
hailed everywhere as the
worlds most luxurious low.
priced automobile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-13

en- 900 common mud bricks for sale.
rs. Ford, Brownsville. H-l64
YAnIES HOSE mended; runs. pulls,
- snags. Valley Hose Mending Co.
Elizabeth. I-l9S
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-13
RENTALS.
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

OF letting BY the City Of Browns
vile, Texas, Of the improvement Of
the following streets. to-wit:
Widening Elizabeth Street Ten
Feet Q0 feet) from the West line Of
West End Street to the East line of
State Highway No. l.; 20O0 So. Yds.
paving.
Notice il Hereby Given That:
WHEREAS, the City Of Browns
Vile, has heretofore by resolutions,
directed the improvement OF the
above mentioned streets. between the
above mentioned limits, by grading.
raising. and filling the same, and by
improving the same by the construc-
ton of concrete curbs and cutters
wherever deemed necessary, and paw
ing the same with one Of the fol-
lowing types of pavement. TO be Sc
lectcd by the City Commission Of the
said City. to-wit:
ID 5-inch reinforced concrete base
with I IL inch hot mix rock asphalt
wearing surface;
(2) 5-inch reinforced concrete base
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-13
COMPLETE
COAST CANAL
in four YEARS
Mississippi to the Rio
Grande Project AS
sured, Miller Tells
Convention

BEAUMONT. Tex. Nov. l2.-As-
surance that the construction Of "an
inland waterway nine feet deep and
lo0 feet wide from the Mississippi
TO the Rio Grande' will soon be an
accomplished fact was given dele
gates to the oath convention Of the
I~ntracoastal Canal association at
Baton Rouge BY Roy Miller. active
vice president Of the association.
IN an address 70 the convention
Mr.. Miller reviewed the inception o.
this waterway project, told or the
difficulties overcome and predicted
hat construction work will be start
ed both in Louisiana and Texas
within the next go or 30 days He
added that Eve have the assurance
Of the department WAR at Wash
ington that additional allotments ~
funds will be made from time ~
time. a. rapidly A. may be- needed
70 complete the waterway in the
shortest possible time"
This IL good news for citizens Of
Texas and Louisiana. far-sighted
business men and industrialists.
property owners, civic clubs and
chambers of that have for
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-13
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

the 18th day Of November, A. d.,
1928, mt ten o'clock. A. M.
Bidders will be required to make
their bids on forms OF proposals by
the City Secretary. and which may be
obtained at his office, and no bid will
be considered unless the same is ac-
companied by a certified check upon
an acceptable bank. payable ia the
Mayor Of tn City Of Brownsville. in
amount and on conditions designated
by and in the said proposal. Bidders
may bid either upon all the different
alternative plans, materials. and
methods prescribed by said specified
tons. or upon any one or more there
Of. The City Of Brownsville re-
serves the right to accept any bid or
bids. or to reject any bid or bids in
whole or in part.
A. T.. Munday. City Secretary.
City Of Brownsville, Texas,
ll-5-is-lnt-3I96.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-13
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

vile, Texas. OF the improvement Of
the following streets. to-wit:
Widening 18th Street Ten Feet
DO feet) from the East line Of Mon
roe Street to the West line Of Lin
coin Boulevard. 2s70 So. Yds.
paving.
Notice T. Hereby Given That:
WHEREAS, the City Of Browns
Vile, has heretofore BY resolutions.
directed the improvement Of the
above mentioned streets, between the
above mentioned limits, by grading,
raising. and filling the same, and by
improving the same by the construc-
ton Of concrete curbs and cutters
wherever deemed necessary, and raw
ing the same with one the follow
ing types Of pavement, 20 be selected
by the City Commission OF the said
City, to-wit:
O) 5-inch reinforced concrete base
with l l-2 inch hot mix rock asphalt
wearing surface;
(2) 5-inch reinforced concrete base
with l 1-2 inch asphaltic concrete
wearing surface;
CD 5-inch reinforced concrete base
with l IL inch Warrenite Bitulithic
wearing surface; Ill.
(a) 3-incS rolled gravel base with
2 IL inch bituninous concrete base
with l IL inch Warrenite Bitulithic
wearing surface;
WHEREAS. plans and specified
tions have been prepared for the said
work by the City Engineer. which are
on file in the office of the City Sec
rtary, and have been duly approved
by the City Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, all persons
desiring to bid upon the work OF
making the said improvements are
requested to do so in accordance with
the said resolutions, plans and speci-
fications to which they are referred,
by filing sealed bids therefor with
the said City Sescretary, on or before
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
with ! IL inch asphaltic concrete
wearing xurfare.

with Il L. lncn aspndlttC conCttbe
wearing surface;
go 5-inch reinforced concrete base
with l IL inch Warrenite Bitulithic
wearing surface;
(4) 3-inch rolled gravel base with
? 1-2 inch bituminous concrete base
with 1 L. inch Warrenite Bitu.Ithic
wearing surface;
WHEREAS. plans and specified
tions have been prepared for the said
work by the City Engineer, which are
on file in the office Of the City
Secretary, and have been duly APP
proved by the City Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE,, all persons
desiring TO bid upon the work of
making the said improvements are
requected to do so in accordance
with the said resolutions, plans and
specifications to which they are re-
ferrcd. BY filing sealed bids therefor
with the said City Secretary. on or
before the 10th day Of November.
A. d.. 1928. at ten o'clock, A. M.
Bidders will be required to make
their bids on forms of proposals by
the City Secretary. and which may be
obtained at his office, and no bid
will be considered unless the same is
accompanied bv a certified check
upon an acceptable bank. payable 10
the Mayor Of the City Of Browns
Vile, in mount and on conditions
designated BY and in the said pro-
posal. Bidders may bid either upon
all the different alternative plans.
materials. and methods prescribed by
said specifications. or upon any one
or more thereof. The City of
Brownsville reserves the right TO ac-
cept any bid or bids. or to reject any
bid or bids in whole or in part.
A. 4. Munday, City Secretary.
City Of Brownsville. Texas.
1f-5-l4-10t-3I95.
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Cimble Returns
From Mexico City

A. s. Gimble. general agent Of the
Missouri Pacific Lines in Browns
Vile. has returned from u business
trim a. the City OF Mexico made
primarily for the purpose of rush
inr negotiations which will again
open the Missouri Pacific interns-
tional bridge.
"The National Lines Of Mexico
are working with the government in
an effort TO get this bridge reopen
ed as soon as possible but nothing
on the question can be given cut az
this time he said.
Gimblc left Brownsville for Mex
ico City October ~.
Aside from Mexico City, ~ visited
in Monterrey.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-13

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
or letting by the City of Browns
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-13
NOTICE

The City Of Brownsville, will re-
ceive sealed bids addressed 10 the
Hon. A. Il. Cole, Mayor. up until
10 a. m. November 10Th for The aud
iting of ghe City accounts for the
year 1928. The city reserves the right
10 reject any and all bids.
"A. T.. Munday. City Secretary.
11-5-14-10t-3l94.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-13

fscK SALE: A Ford Roadster. 1927,
in good condition. Apply 500 Levee
street. k-99
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-13
SOLD TO WHITE SLAYER

BERLIN-The government has re-
ceived a pathetic appeal from s. Ger
man girl who was taken TO Chile ny
her woman employer and sold to q
white SLAYER.