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PSGE FOTJR medfotjd yt'XTt: trtt.tjxv. mtdfokd. onr.ooy, Sunday, .ttjse 2.v 1929. ET MOTORING FOR ARTS SAKE A pedal train, loaded with poile Brothers trucks, left troil recently consigned Chines government f 50 Shanghai. , The order Is Raid to be the largest flnttle truck shipment ever to leave IkMrolt. All trucks were one-ton capacl tie. and were crated and loaded on iron do la cars on the special train. Bodies are now being built In Shanghai, where the truck are to be trembled. The trucks will l e used in military service, being convertible to transport soldiers or KUppliea. m "1'hlna will be one of the most attractive export n urkets to American automotive manufactur er within a few years." said T. B. Kelsjoe, Dodge Brothers repre sentative in the Orient, who has rf turned to the I'niW-d Stutes for a brief stay. "Military activities in China have been responsible for a great deal of road building, and when peace cornea the country will have the start of a highway sys tem. "Dodge Brothers motor vehicles have been popular In the Orient for years, many being used in bus line and in government civil and military service. The expeditions tt Roy Chapman Andrews, repre senting the A merlca n M useu m of Natural History. acruKs the Ciobi desert, has added prestige to their record of dependability and per formance under extreme condi tion. Dr. Andrews hits always used Dodge Brothers cars for theae trips, and at present Is In Pekin ready to start another tour to unearth the mysteries in this "Cradle of the World." MID SEASON SALE V J 1 A. r.' '-I T If l X !l CARL SA.MMONS gifted artUt who bat won a national reputation with hu Uesb era landscapes, attributes much of his luccess to the efficiency of bib Durant Sixty Coupe. AboTe, Satuntons with . S. Jonea, Assistant Sales Minagerof Durant Motor Company of California, inspect ing SammoDt'nr after an extrusive lour. Below Samtnon with his palet. Thousands of autoists are re spending to the call of greater ; savings on timely vacation necKKt- 1 ties offered by the mid-season sale now In progress at the more than ' J 50 Western Auto Supply company j stores, advises Mr. liraham. local 1 ' mansger of the company. I All lend compounds are poison "Right at the penk of the tour- ouj Inn wason. when ut owners have greater neetl fur imtl'tring and touring necessities, our stoieit offer timely . and fully guuntnteed ar ticles at greatly rHluieil price, in cluding froin Western fiuint and Wear-Well tir- to mm ping sup plies and auto accessories. "The saving mi stumlurd tii:tillv merchaiultse during a usuntly judged by comparing the red ucd pr I ces with the re g u la r retail prices, and this sale rnM many exceptional values. "Camping equipment und tires are exceptionally popular at this season of the year, and vacation trips will be made tmnv enjoyable if An invest mem i madp now in the various articles designed for camp comfort and convenience. Items selected fur this sale event are all taken from the regular Western Auto stock and are backed by our guarantee of satis faction and service and our popu lar 'customer is always right' policy." Wholesale Fyc Tots MIN.VKAI'OLIS School chitdren here are being given ' group vision tests by use of u de vice invented by Ijr. K. II. liar- ntigion. health i-oininiM-ioner. The niiichihe combines use of moving -picture films with i eg illation letter leits pi Ojectt-d IlkcS possible on a screen, xaiiiiiiation uf It lliv F"ttHi Arc Scanet i NSPECTION IS AN IMPORTANT FEATURE OF NEW FORD CARS 'Precision manufacturing and an unusual degree of Importance which the Ford Motor company attaches to the Inspection of Model A cars has gone, far to eliminate that tedious process known as the 'breaking in' of a new automo bile." says Geo. Gates, of the Gates Auto company, local dealeY. "On the windshields of the new Model A are directions which sug gest a driving speed limit for the first 6 AO miles of Zb miles per hur. This is in marked contrast to the old line of instruction which cautioned against a speed ot more than 20 or 25 miles an hour tor at leabt 1000 miles. "Excess heat is the .most de structive agency which may affect an automobile, particularly in the first several hunrded miles It is driven. Friction Is mainly respon sible for overheating, and a piston that is fitted too tightly may seize and in in turn score the cylinder wall. This means an expensive re pair Job. "Careful machining of engine parts, such as cylinder blocks, pis tons, camshafts, crankshafts, etc. the proper fitting of bearings, ac curacy In the cutting- of gears, multitudiious 'checks during the process of assembling- the Model A. and rigid inspections combine tu produce an automobile which is ready for the road when delivered. 1 For this reason, it may at once be (Operated to the limit of speed pre I scribed by the motor codes of a 1 great many states, without going 'through the customary 'breaking in period. . r- scrubbing the face and neck u lib, a soft brush.. After soaking for a while in the warm, soapy water, the hands are In Just the right condition for manicuring, and calloused fuet are licady.fur a trcatim-til . ut h'UiH ; clnrupody. Tim woman who Is 'pressed for time can wiu-li her bah' as she bath-, giving it Hie first 'soaping while reclining in the tub, and rinsing it under the nliuwer or wit ha Iws Mpray. . The vfiSifc prci,hiHl Jiot tube niore thWi! tWt"'! lnitVfN. Pure-. .y y.Mi updpejuaiice is .wurth thnc iniuch time to any woman, regard less of her age 01' position in life. -In CONSTANTINOPI.K. this city of S5.tHtH inhabitants ' who live in dread of terrific fires which periodically sweep the seven 1 hi Us of Staniboul. there nre only I three buildings equipped with fire escape-. One is the American hospital, another the Knglish high j-chool and the thud an interna iion.il club for men. , A small model of an American btme will he exhibited by the I Michigan State Normal college at ,the meeting of the World Federa ' tion of Kducation in Geneva, switzerlnnd next July SPECIAL SAL Bedroom Furniture Week , Six Pieces $89,0 "HIGH LIQHTS" Bed Full iiie, u illustratd, in walnnt venetr, or deccraKd gray enamel. Vanity With larpe mirror of heavy plat glass. Bench Sturdily constructed with slip cover seat that may be removed and cov ered to match ti. draperies. Chiffonier A heavy exst with well fitted drawer that run freely. Spring Helically tied coil spring, positively guaranteed for ten years. Tlfis sprinp hM been dipped in heavy green enamel that adds to its appearance and prevent rusting. Mattress A 35-pound silk floss in a good looking art tick, well built is one of the foremast factories in the country, and guaranteed to give complete sat isfaction. We are having a special sale of Bed Room Furniture. We have rearranged our floor to make rccm for a dozen suites, set up with springs and mattresses. Medford Furniture & Hardware Co. Phones: Hdw. Dept., 134; Furn. Dept., 35 R; Office, 35 J 6th and Bartlett A Reliable Place to Trade The delicate, tinkling tones of the. harp, played by Winifred Hfllnbrlck, well known harp con cert artist, will form part of the eighth presentation of John Philip Sousa and his band by the Gene ral Motors fnrnily party Monday. Juno 24. of which Krigidaire will be host.' As hi found !n programs with the 5tibtle Sousa touch of "dif ference" this evening's concert will not only present the soft, elu sive music of -the harp the very mention of which symbolizes peace and quiet and satisfying harmony hut will also provide one of the most barbaric and brilliant marches, Hnlvorsen's "Triumphal TO BE UNDER TABOO FOR ALGERIANS By John Evan (Associated Press Staff Writer) ALGIERS. (f; Buyinr and 0 selling of wives is soon to Be abolished from the Kabyle "ka- Kntree of the Rarariii" This 1 noun-" or customs, the code of marrh start with the rhythm of trad'"ons that governs the social drums at a distanoe. brings them "fe ' several million natives, closer and closer in striking tonal!Tnis ,n 'irst of the age-old coloring, and ends with them in natlv practices to be recom the distance, the drum rhythm! mended I0r reform by a mixed brine maintained throughout. I commission. The. harp soloist will play Pin- A bm " translate this Into law to s "Valse de Concert." a well,'1 ore the t rench parliament known arransement for this bea.u.-jw'th "ery prospect that it will be tiful instrument. The harp also,adoPed- There are many other w ill be heard in other features of j chanK contemplated, but It is the program, which includes UieiIne """"'on to go slowly for two usual generous number of Com-!''fans' ,irsl- because France rounder Sousa s own compositions PledSPd ner vor sne would not imenere wun native customs: seconds, because she would Invite as well as Hosmer's "Southern Khapsody. popular TO t'elebratinp its first birthday, coincident with the birthday of th nation, the l'ly mouth McU-r cor poration at Detroit is planning a national' showing of the Improve. Plymouth earn in a variety of new color. JValers throughout the country are preparlnft their show roons with unique displays in attractive settincs for this display, which' will take place from June 29 to! tiiK- 11 in.iiii.-. r...in. 1 ' 'i , : . , . ;? """'she JTin ti llir iUIUll' .ft IlllllfU (O 1SU trouble by upsetting native life. Revolutionary as it is. the pro posed "law of betrothal" merely requires a declaration of intent by the bride and groom, or their families and fixes the minimum age at 15. The custom, which dates back .farther than history goes, requires that the man buy the bride from I her father or nearest male reli I live. The girl's consent is un- necessary. She may be delivered to her husband by force. The Kabyle woman, often sold 'into marriage when only seven years old, has no property rights. except that she may own the clothes ahe Is wearing. Her husband can divorce her by repeating three times. "I repudi ate you" and he may set a ransom on her. without payment of which cannot remarry'. The wife the show rooms. inpect and drive i . lv'uull' " nusoand. ...nv. k... oniy can i.ee to her fathers i iu priv.'cu , . . ciuoih mrrv in a these styllfh Ohrysler-butlt Plymouth cars. rnusual interest is attached to Ibis first birthday of the Plymouth due to the fact that during this ar It h.is been greeted so eji thuM.ivticrtHy that production rec ords fir the entire industry have been shattered. "tne year ago. when Chrysler offi.i:tls put into production this lowest priced Chrsyler Motors automobile, they were determined ;o t-mid a car that wuuid t-e wurdy. dependable, with ringed strength, and with fr'eiom from any limitation that would prevent it being the lewder in it field. So accurately tti.t the qualities jivssi J by this car typ;fy th.t st.Uuart band f Pilgrin'.s ho ere tl-.e firM settlers of Plyrr.outh. h.t :t w.n .nly neutral tht that r.ume should t-r chox-n to de.g n.tte th:s new ear. "'is;tof to the show rvorr dur- irg this anravrrsixry ht';ng w:13 ' be gi-n the vpportur.ity to :r.--pev-t , tborough! and dr.e the ir.i proved j !'! ui.-uih. A number of improve-j n.tr.-H thsouhout ;he cha;s and1 the b.-iiy hve rently been an- ; nounoed. and the.-e are expected , to create n unusual amount of ; mtere; with the motor-;V pub-' lio. A :horvn:gh demonstration is j -nil that needc! to com ince nr ;' that it is a car tf exceptional w,trth." A. van ler 2ee. generAj , sales narager. remarked recently. "It : a cr that ill eAi'y prie i:vr!f if p j eo the opporiunit v to j,. ... The-e r:.rn a-e s-M in MMrd ' bv the J.k.n Motor compare' n j Mr.irr.i Vt.l.HS. She only house and state of insurrection. The husband clothes and feeds his wife as h wishes; no com plaint by her will be hierf kv 'the caid or chief officer of the local assembly, who dispenses justice. The chitdren be lor? to the father. If the wife is repudiated, she loses all relationship with them. If the husband dien the wife goes io his heir, as part of hi property. Many native leaders, conversant with customs of other land, fa vor radical reforms, but it is on their advice that the Krench pro pose to go slowly. HAVANA. k&i Might hundred milligrams of radium, costing $4S. '000. was recently delivered to the i new cancer institute, the f:rt nf .four prvjected f,ir the island. The! institute was formally opened ! May 1 . 1 MOS XV .4"' eommuniM party new members m the toul vl the 20. Of the total, cent are rkers and i; peants. The a!l-RuRlin received ;:'4 0I U.S. bringing orgar.uation to 45. S per per cent ROMK-s,, iss than . 53i.O. famines in It.rj- embrace) s-Ten or more chiMren. The cen tral ttitiral institute adtts that 1 l.lOO.feO of these have eirht or' more offspring. There's a real thrill in driving the new Ford YOlTtX get a teal tKrill when you slip into the roomy seat behind the wheel and start away for your first ride in the new Ford. Perhaps there is no better way to explain it than to say that the new Ford is an unusually alert car. Instantly you touch the controls you sense a new aliveness a quick eagerness to go. For here is a car that combines power and flexibility and security to an uncommon degree. Note these features THE NEW FORD SPORT COUPE . . . choice of colors Triplex shatter-proof glass windshield four Houdaille hydraulic two-way shock absorbers fully enclosed,' silent six-brake system vibration-absorbing engine support theft-proof ignition lock Alemite chassis lu brication quick acceleration 55 to 65 miles an hour smoothness at all speeds ease of operation, park ing and control typical Ford economy, reliability and long life. Call or tele phone for demonstration. Roadster, f50 Phaeton, $460 Tudor Sedan, $525 Coupe, j550 Spert Coupe, nith rumble seat, 550 (All prices (. o. b. Dttroil, plus charge for freight and delirery. Bumpers and spare tire extra,) Business Coupe, Fordor Sedan, $625 C. E. GATES AUTO CO. Sixth Street and Pacific Highway ' Phone 141 BBYT - BUICK V2X --r . FEATURES COMBINED ONLY IN MARQUETTE IN THE $1000 CLASS Wheelbaae 114 inche. CIod Bodies by Fiaher. Non-glare Fiaher W windshield. New type mohair upholstery. Adjustable front seat. Re mark a We power plant 47.5 brake horsepower. Hi rh-compreaaion cylinder head. Rubber engine mounting. Completely aeaVed engine. Forced lubrication. Lovot hydraulic shock absorber. Four-wheel internal expanding brakes. Adjustable steering wheel. EXTRA VALUE THAT ONLY MARQUETTE PROVIDES Here is the most complete cor ever offered in the thousond-dollar eloss. Lift the hood and inspect the Marquette's power plant. Go over every feature of construction in the chassis. Fine workmanship everywhere. Superlotive engineering. Expert design. , , And the Body by Fisher. The very latest expression of the finest body craftsmen in the wor'i The upholstery is a brand new type. The finest mohoirwith o rubberised backing that makes if waterproof ond dustproof there's a special type windshield that eliminates glare ond gives new pleosure end 'security to night driving, ffs a marvel in oppeorance, inside and out. The Marquefe proves it is a true Buiclt product with a type of performance ne.-er before equaled in a car ot the price. Getaway like a flashl Sky rocket pick-up 10 to 60 miles on hour in high geor in ,31 seconds! Brokes with stopping ability to match such speed positive, easy-oper. afing and as smooth as sotin. ... .. . . Drive it today just to prove to yourself that there never has been onything like it anywhe-e near its price. BUICK MOTOR COMPANY, FLINT, MICHIGAN Carvad on actotit Ot,btn of Cn.roi Mofen . . . , .965 Mci.ov9:ia tWk. Otfcawe, 01. n.ttn ;.!: doubied ince VKXHAi 1 KN. nl e!:h h5 ai-vTdir.g to olftc.Al - The count r' rt t ! or.ly 1 cer.: of Y.rr hi'-r icrtune. A host ot other evtra ordinary features that combine to make the Marquette America's moat complete car in the $1000 frc .4. M trtrsem Mndrt W Two. X FNsencer mumm coupe.. 4 v Msr-jut MtxJl JC F;vr- Marqotte M3H J Tew- TVrp fine ( h PK'fk Ffcrtcrv. "975 99S l.KN 1 K A O vf- The firM -ki :h- miu( ur.itin fit-nh of xh tH- cirri as enj My 1 vn the Kii in;nuia. The ;t'iua The wman ho claim to be! too buy to Nthr aUut beu- ' j ts uvualy the one ho need the j roort attention. Whether it ts the t home or a career thit keens net ' occupied, he ts iktly to he under j a ment4 and physical strain that ; w:ll leave a heavier imprint than the hand of time. When every moment count, the ' daily hath shou:d lent (O beautify a well as to cieense There Is no ; better way f snsmthinc cut tired f -iilies in the faie lhn cn?piete re laxation in a tul.fu of warm wter j At the nene are oo;hed. the! -aui.a v. .ua:.;4 bi'WHtNBEITER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUIUT. BUICK WlttiUILO THEM Mfcrtjwtt Model S Fiee- QQZ t nyt phtMtott yyj M.rqarm Model J 3 QQ r Fsur paurnarf tpecial rop Matuef.r Model 37 Pit. tlA? psaenM fourdvr vdaa . . . UJj JTment eutra. .Varaiffe rfe'rr pric r V?rf -rBiwin Conrrniecit tentu ca b -ne t men I r. rr paring Mutomrabit .i,'um, SCHERER MOTOR CO. 33-40 North Riverside Phone 73