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The Washington times., 1929-01-26
CREDIT system
EXPLAINED
BY MOTORS

1nskalment selling a. applied tn
the automobile business. is no longer
cYiucisad In responsible quarters.
Gays q c. Cooper. president Of Gen
oral Motors Acceptance Corporation.
Until about two years ago, says
Cooper there existed a more or less
a6ntinnnetal opposition to the idea
which was quite natural and which
was to be expected in any new
ocononlic development.
Thorough study OF the system
has, however, dispelled the fears
formerly expressed and 1898 has
seen the passing Of the last Of the
critics.
Handles Millions
Consumer credit, says Cooper, is
simply q refinement of age.old
credit principles. It is based, as Is
MI other forms Of credit, on the
honesty and integrity Of the in.
diyiduaI.
The experience of General Motors
Aceeptance Cooperation, the largs
Agt concern of its kind in the world,
il handling millions OF automobile
instAlnent obligations, proves be.
y0hd question that the average
individual is inherently honest, We
have only to guard against merch-
anaising mistakes and the pur.
chSser who unwisely undertakes a
translation he Is unable to carry
to avoid the greater part Of losses
exHeriencted.
Tbaae mistakes are quickly
adjusted a. they develop. It is
significant that the retail dealers
are cooperating as never before to
avoid abuse or misuse Of the
syStR2, realizing that a credit sale
which is not wise in the first
instance does not become better as
tins New on.
Credit merchandising, says Cooper,
80 not built upon any fine deter
tive skill 0f credit experts so much
- upon the broad axiom that the
overwhelming majority of people
are honest and intend to do right.
The modern credit attitude aims
1a0Re to avoid the mistakes OF over.
optimism than the dangers Of dis
Honest people.
Losses Are SnaaIl
General Motors. says Cooper, be.
HeveE In instalment credits as a
means Nrefeby the person of aver
aa means may acquire an auto
Na6bil6 and further believes that the
ilstesrttY 6f the public, who are
willing 10 MoFR % enjoy the al.
yAptaEss ee atiton1cbile frahsporta-
uOn iS 8 fundamentally sound base
upeN which to promote its business
C0oner points to the fact that
the net losses from credit sales OF
automobiles are practically negligible
when related TO the large volume
ct business and the economic
advantages to the public and
lhoustry.
The Washington times., 1929-01-26
COMM MANDER
at a still lower price (

supple, plant travel-esse. Sakety stsel-
core sseeiAg wheel, ron-shstterable viad-
shield ~ smooth ampli6sd-aerioa brakes
eAhsace pour safety. New eartursdoA.
neW naaifolding, nev sufeness II start
The Washington times., 1929-01-26
l929PontiacH HasNeLD
Lines, Better Engine

Truly luxury in the low price field the Pontiac Six
for 1929bgger feeter and smarerdsplayed the auto
SHOW provides not only body lines but almost en-
trely new.
The Washington times., 1929-01-26
Nash Head ReDielDs
NeuD Auto Fields
Nv q w. NASH

PFeIde
With greater world market opening wide before American
manufacturers through the steady improvement IN
international relationships it apparent that Of the
major tasks faced by the industry during the coming year
lies the stimulation and improvement OF economical motor
overseas as well as the United States
The Washington times., 1929-01-26

ing in cold Weatherthese typical Fenements Of hess
superb cars
New color themes smartness, new power and GOOD
manners caeerize each Of Sudebakers four great nes e
CARS which held sve Official record for speed and
duranee. World Champion President Eight New Com-
mande Dictator and Erskine sixeach oAsu peHsranss,
comfort, appearance Outstanding il il pries slass. EaeA i
champion --snd snldebaksr Theirs ass = hhsr motor
car credentials.
The Washington times., 1929-01-26
s13 so

Worthy heir the many aurels Of its gallant predecessor
which travelled $1,000 miles in less than 10000 minutes this
new Commander is finer brilliant in performance,
more beautiful line and and color Yet it. price,
fleeing the savings Of Sudebakers unique onePrOft
hetnre i lower than everl
The new Commander is easier riding, comfortable in
seang seadsr the road high speed Studebaker
ball bearing spring shaekles larger hydraulic shock abscrbers
wider deeper cushions and lover douhledrop frame provide
The Washington times., 1929-01-26

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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12
w. S. C. PLACES MANY
GRADUATES In POSITIONS

From the modest beginning as a
committee on appointments, back III
the days when graduating classes COM
prised only handful of students, the
placement bureau Of the State College
of Washington has gradually enlarged
its scope until today it renders a vital
service to graduates Of many divisions
of the institution.
Besides the many teaching positions
secured for graduates" says Professor
N. j. Aiken, director. Sin the past two
years men have been placed with
banks, timber companies, life insur-
ance, public utilities, chain stores and
manufacturing concerns of various
kinds,
THE question is often asked upon
what do we base our Recommended
tons of student, recommendations
are never made by the placement
bureau itself, but data is collected
concerning the student and is made
available to prospective employers and
superintendent of schools. Such data
may include the students performance
record both in high school and college,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12
Dark Ghost of the Pa,t

Now and then you may see a col.
ored senmen of about fifty years or
so, his form still stiffly erect, walking
along Broadway. He is Jack Johnson,
one champion heavyweight of the
world. The once famous champ, they
say, has fallen into days that lack the
glamor he enjoyed in another decade.
Johnson, though he made quite bit
of money, saved little of it. He no
longer lives in the sumptuous apart
ment of the past but in modest Har.
lem hotel. There were days when he
made big splurge in Broadway. Today
his activities cause no more ripple
than the humblest pebble in the big
gest sea.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12

lis leadership ability as demonstrated
oy college activities and his activities
md his dependability and personality
Is estimated by faculty members who
NOW him best. This confidential in
formation is given only to prospective
employers.
Furthermore the placement bureau
ieeps in touch with the success of
State College graduates in teaching
positions. Statements obtained from
ichool officials qualified to pass judg-
nent on the success of experienced
,eachers are added TO the credentials
,lready on file. and thus are built up
'ecords of preparation for school
authorities desiring to consult them.
Absolutely no fee is charged for
services, We believe that ours is a
service which state institution owes
co business and industry, No other
source can possibly have varied and
complete information about these
Young people desiring to enter the
business world. and 1t is the duty Of the
institution to keep in contact with the
demands OF industry ON the one hand
and with the supply of man power on
the other, doing everything possible to
help the college graduate into a
position where his capacities aptitudes
and training will be most useful"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12
Freshcn Cows in FAN

Fall freshen!ng of cows has several
advantages, The flow is more evenly
distributed throughout the year. The
production is greater during the fall
and winter months when the price is
usually better. and when the spring
pasture conditions come on the grass
stimulus causes an increased flow
which is easier carried into the sum-
mer season. Young calves are easier
cared for during the winter than dur
ing the hot weather and with spring
they are ready for pasture conditions.
There is usually less work to be done
during the winter and consequently
more time can be given to the cows
at time when they will bring the
greatest returns
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12

Each afternoon and night OF
Fair Week mounted troops and
band from Fort Lewis will escort
the Canadians to the six-acre In.
field where thrilling exhibitions
In riding and war maneuvers will
be staged in front of the NAM
moth grandstand with its 5000
seats aN under cover. Canadians
and Americans will camp together
at the fair and the 1929 military
spectacle at Puyallup will be the
greatest ever seen at an agricul-
tural and Industrial exposition.
HORSE RACING
OF course the fair would not be
complete without horse racing and
day and night the pick of the
fastest horses from Canadian race
meets will thrill the great crowds.
The horses have been picked for
the fall meet at world-famous
Aqua Caliente, Mexico. We men
tlor this to let you know that the
Puyallup races will be the best
Of the year.
LOG ROLLING
Log rolling for the Washington
State and the Pacific Northwest
championships originated at Puy.
allup three years ago. This year
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12
A Flood Of Word.

Somebody ought to take a census of
the manuscripts that come Into New
York daily from hopeful writer's in ali
parts of the country.
Most Of these, the publishers say,
are worthless, amateurlsh attempts.
Some are written in long-hnnd, even
with pencil, and they have TO he
mighty good to get much attention.
Professional writer's always have their
scripts typed IL they do not do it them
selves. Magazine and book publishers,
fearing they may pass NJ good
story, are forced to maintain large
reading STATS.
If an unknown" writer doesn't ret
a chance It is In 30 cases out of a
hundred his own fault,
&C. 1929, By the Bell Syndicate, inc)
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12
Bezgars on Horseback

1t happens quite frequently in New
York but still the populace falls for II.
The city is filled with professional beg
CARS and, In spite of the current leg
end that New Workers are hard-heart-
ed, they seem TO make quite living
at their" profession.
The other day q woman was arrest.
ed as beggar and when searched
$1,000 in bills was found ON her. An
other "beggar," It was learned, hal
$4,000 in the bank.
Beggars travel up and down the sub.
ways, and adopt all sorts of subter-
fuges TO gain sympathy and. which is
more Important, money.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12

the events will take place in tw
huge tanks. Birling, block ana
ball turning, boxing on roll..
balls. girl log rollers and loggsrs
sports and pastimes will be e :
ture of the day and night program.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
The very mention of Western
Washington fair means gala
week of livestock parades present
ing the champions of all recog-
nized breeds, six-horse teams, the
greatest Poultry and Dairy shows
Of the year, circus acts, merchants
and manufacturers displays,
Farm Implements and Tractors,
Women's Domestic Arts exhibits,
Educational displays from the
grade and high schools. Juniors
Hobby Fair, Fine Arts exhibits,
by both Eastern and Western art
lists. Game and Tropical fish.
Flowers, Bees and Honey and
everything that goes to make up
the biggest and best show of the
year.
Seven Big Days and Seven Big
Nights
All Day Parking This Year In Of
fetal Parking Grounds fer
5000 Cars, % Cents.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12
The Man Who Hit Back

An excellent story of revenge is told
by Walter Wlnchell, the Broadway
commentator, concerning John Farrow,
now of Paramount's local scenario de-
pnrtment Four years ago he was a
sailor whose life WAS made miserable
by the captain and chief officers on a
trading ship. He vowed that some day
he would even things.
Recently with the aid of his saw
lngs from SIS weekly wagel Farrow
cleaned up in Wall Street. One OF the
first things he did TO celebrate. accord.
Ing to Winchell, was to buy the major
interest in the trading vessel and to
fire the captain and his chief officers,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12
I tdoki q nd nYIc
/ LIGHTS OF BY
/ NEW YORK f DfXon

NEW YORK.-yocal understudies
are the latest, ever since the so-called
talking movies came into vogue A
good many of our screen heroes and
herOlnes, it has been revealed, have
poor voices and must have others to
do their singing and talking. Some
times this provides startling and anus
ing results, as witness a recent pic
ture in which the movement of the
actors lips diGn't at all coincide with
the words of the song he was sup
posed to be singing.
On one occasion screen actor re
Gently was introduced at the premiere
of his first aH-talking picture. When
the audience heard his voice the house
rocked with laughter and boos. 1t was
explained by the management that the
actor had a cOld-but this weak ex-
PLANTATION left the audience, skeptical
to the last, very, very cold.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12

FOR sALE-CHoICE WATERFRONT
home at Ellisport; slightly corner az
bus station, Address ; Blanche
Holman, Edmonds, Wash. -48
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12
Ri,zy Talen,

On day recently Florenz Ziegfeld
noticed girl in the dancing studio
displaying talent on her toes. He In
vIted her to dance in "Show Girl" his
next production.
The girl first had to have her fa-
Tiers permission and tlren it was re.
vealed that the girl. Louise Peck, is
the daughter of multl-mlllionalre
Wall Street broker. Flo seems to get
them ciassy-sometlmes in looks, some
times in family connections and, us in
this case, sometimes both.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12
World Has One Motor
for Every 81 Persons

Washlngton.-There Is 5ne
automobile to every sixty-one
persons In the world. the auto.
motive division Of the Depart
uent OF Commerce announced In
u report on world authorization.
The high ratio ia the United
States, which Is one automobile
to every 4s7 persons, accounts
for this high world average. Elk.
Guiding the United States the
ratio Is 2lT 10 1. II Canada
were excluded II would rise To
the rutlo Of PSI to /. The low
est per capita automobile regis
tratiou is In Arabia. one state
tAsirl having 5000 persons 10
each automobile. Other coun
tries which help to lring down
The high ratio set by the United
States nre Afghanistan. with
23.t6G persons to each Tutomo
Bile, and Ethiopia With z2.sIl
persons to each car.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12
Classified Aduertisir1g|
Advertising Rates

Ten cents per line for first
insertion; five cents per line
for each additional insertion.
Minimum insertion charge,
IS cents.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12

TO SELL OR RENT-M oDERN
house, five rooms furnished, acres
ground. Mrs. G., A, Davis, Burton,
Wash. -4s
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12

FOR SALE - RABBIT HUTCHES.
Your price. Mrs. Blanche Hedman,
Edmonds, Wash.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-09-12
Canada $ Crack Cavalry 10
Thrill Thousands at Puyallup

r ORD STRATHCoNA'S HORSE, far-famed Crack
Cavalry will the the Western Washington
Puyalup September This coming
from the Calgary direct Puyalup and will mark the
only appearance in the United States this year.
Evening star., 1929-08-29

in its apparent obscurity, although 1t is
one of the important stops on the trans
Siberian Railway, within. 300 miles OF
the Manchurian border.
Like many Siberian towns. Chita
got its start as Russian place OF exile.
At the beginning of the eighteenth
century, there were a few native huts
on the site and nomadic tribes set up
their tents in the neighborhood. But
not until 1925, when the first contingent
Of exiles arrived there, did Chita begin
to boom.
"The exiles built their own jail. Their
wives built their homes along street
which was named Lady street. That
street, still so named. Is one OF the
principal thoroughfares Of the town.
"Now Chita has mixture Of Chinese,
Russian and Central Asian inhabitants
that number about $1,000. but after
more than centurys growth it still
retains many aspects of frontier town
of Americas early West. Timber is
plentiful In the mountains and on the
plains In the region of Chita,, and most
of the houses are constructed OF wood.
Shops Recall Canton Congestion.
"The wide. sandy streets Of the town
stretch from the doorsteps Of one row
Evening star., 1929-08-29
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON G,

walters. swarthy soap merchants DO
not look as If they make use of their
highly colored and odoriferous wares. In
the street, fat, shiny-faced Burias
fresh meat and vegetables, silently
awaiting customers; hawkers and
traders of all kinds strain their vocal
cords boosting their meager stock OF
cheap jewelry, baskets, cakes and what
nots. A rasping voice draws the trav-
elers attention to a comely peasant
maiden sitting beside pile of round
thin loaves of bread which in appear
ance are not unlike the solid Wooc
wheels of her small cart"
Evening star., 1929-08-29
Africans Plant Trees.

In Kenya Colony, Africa, large areas
Of land are being planted by the ma
tives. who each agree to plant and care
for 10 trees every year. So declared
r. st. Barbe Baker, who for maIiy
years was assistant conservator of for
ests In Kenya, just before he sailed
from London to America to spread the
ideals of the Men of the Trees, the
association founded by him to encour-
age the planting and care Of trees
throughout the world.
Evening star., 1929-08-29
SIBERIAN TOWN
BUILT BY EX|LES
Chita, Capital of Short Lived
Republic, Is Remote
City.

"Chita, Siberia, in the neignbor-
hood of which white Russians have
been reported as raiding Soviet COM
short-lived Far Eastern republic which
spread shortly after the World War
from the eastern shore of Lake Baikal
to the Pacific Ocean," says bulletin
from the National Geographic Society.
"Chita's remoteness has been factor
Evening star., 1929-08-29

Of one-story frame structures TO an
other row of the same height and con-
struction on the other. Now and then
there Is Chita 'skyscraper' of three or
four stories. Some are Of brick or stone:
others of stucco over frame facades
which at a distance resembles more
substantial construction.
Business bristles in the downtown
streets of Chita. In one street the
Chinese merchants display an array of
dry goods on stands crowded together
as they are in the alleylike thorough
fares of Canton. Cheap calico prints,
Turkey reds, silks, spools of thread,
needles and other sewing cabinet appur-
tenances are their principal stock in
trade. Russian tobacco merchants dis
play cartons of cigarettes with long
paper mouthpieces-a Russian device
that probably works as fire precautior
for the protection OF -whiskered
Chitans.
Bread Resembles Cart Wheels.
"There are also shops where dusty
blocks of tea may be purchased; candy
shops with an assortment OF question
able sweets; and eating houses whose
proprietors apparently do not interest
themselves in the cleanliness Of their
Evening star., 1929-08-29

"The wide. sandy streets Of the town
stretch from the doorsteps Of one row
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-18
Marines CONDUCT
LAUDEDBY ADMIRAL
Commander of Special
Squadron Commends Men
on Nicaraguan Duty.

Commentator of the Marines of the
battle feet and scouting feet who
have been on duty in Nicaragua was
given yesterday by Rear Admiral David
r. Sellers, commander of the special
service squadron, in a communication
made public at the Navy Department.
About one-third of the entire Marine
Corps force in Nicaragua will be trans
ported soon to their respective ships.
Those destined for the scouting fleet
ships will go on the u. S. S. Nitro, sail
ing from Corinto about January 19 for
the Canal Zone, while the Marines
bound for the battle feet will leave
Corinto about January % on the u. S.
S. MeduSa to rejoin their vessels. This
movement involves CAT enlisted men
and 80 officers.
Admiral Sellers statement follows:
Upon the evacuation of Nicaragua
by the Marine attachments from the
United States fest the commander of
the special service squadron wishes to
take this opportunity to express his ap-
probation of the excellent service rem
dered by them. Through their entire
stay in Nicaragua they performed all
duties assigned them cheerfully, will
ingly and efficiently and in manner
that commanded the respect of all those
with whom they came in contact. Their
conduct was uniformly excellent and
their discipline and Soldierly appear
ance not only caused favorable comment.
but reflected great credit upon their
officers and upon the fleet. It has been
Q pleasure to have had them under my
command"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-18
WOMAN OF SO INJURED
ON LOADING PLATFORM

While boarding a street car at Penn
sylvania avenue and Thirteenth street
yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Mary A
Butcher, SO years DID, 1850 Fuller street
was knocked down on the loading plat
form as a result of a collision between
two street cars. Mrs. Butcher refused
hospital treatment for injuries to her
hip and wrist.
George P. Green, Hyattsville, Md.
was driver of an automobile that struck
Edward Sutphin, "a years old, of 81 K
street northeast, on H street between
First and Second streets, last night
Eatphin was treated by his family ply
sician for injuries to his face and leg.
Eight-year- old Eugene Luckett, 814
FarTagut street, was hit near Thirteenth
and Farragut streets yesterday after
noon by ar automobile driven by Mar
garet L. Hail. 6314 Thirty-third street
and his left leg and back of his head
injured. He was given first aid at Gar
field Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-18
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

. NationaI-"The Three MuSketeers,
musical comedy, at 800 pm.
BeIasco-"Hit the Deck" musical
comedy, at $50 pm.
Polrs--"The Command to Love,
comedy. at 800 pm.
Strand-"Girls From the Follies,
burlesuue, at ais and Sis pm.
Wardman Park-"Kings of Mona
MA at 3:45 pm.
Little Theater-"The DOLL photo
play, at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 pm.
Fox-"Beware of Bachelors" contin
nous from II am. to II pm.
President-"The Red Dancer" con
tinuous show 20 IL pm.
Palace-"Show People" at II am.
1880, $50, 500, 7:35 and $50 pm.
EarIe-"conuuest," at 11:4O am.
las, $50, 5:45, TAO and GAS pm.
Columbia - Interference second
week., at 10:45 am, 1890, 2:20, 4:05
5:55, 7:45 and 9:35 pm.
Metropolitan - ION Trial" (thirc
week., at 1925 am, 1:20, 1920, $40
1:25 and 9:25 pm.
Ambassador-"Pep and Prep" al
6:35, 8:15 and 10 pm.
Tivoli-"Some One to Love-" at 2:35
I:20, 6:10, 7:55 and GAS pm.
Central-"Varsity," at 1890, 2, $3.50
5, $50, and $50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-18

filtered drinkable water available for
all purposes and sufficient to take care
of a material increase in the popula-
ton of the workhouse and reformatory.
The present water service, the bureau
reported, has reached the limit of its
capacity because of the rapid growth
of the two institutions, and there are
no reserve facilities in case OF an emer-
gency. If the changes recommended
are put into effect, the report states,
the fire mains could be instantly cut
off from the general water system in
case of fire and the pressure raised to
100 pounds per square inch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-18
NEW MAIN INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDED, BY BOARD
Bureau of Efficiency Urges Author
ization of Work at Estimated
Cost of $32, 523.

The Bureau of Efficiency in a re-
port submitted to the District Com
missioners yesterday recommended in
stallation of new 12-inch supply main
from the pumphouse on Occoquan
Creek serving the water supply system
for the District Workhouse and Re-
formatory to be connected with the
new electric motor driven pump to
supply a complete rapid sand filtra-
ton plant to be installed at the in
stitution.
This and other accessory improve
ments recommended the bureau states
would cost $50, 523.45. They are recon-
mended to supply an ample amount of