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20 WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1923 He Collects Signatures for the Mere Love of the Accumulation Gabriel's life-long and faithful seeking after Evangeline; Jason's fabled, heroic quest of the golden fleece; Sir Galahad's ideal pursuit of the Holy Grail; and Ponce de Leon's romantic search for the fountain of youth--all are reflected in the never- ending pilgrimage, a crusade, ever successful but never reaching full fruition, which has been the life work of Joseph Mikulec, globe trotter, autograph collector, and persistent traveler, who has covered several hun- dred thousand miles and twice girdled the earth in his mission of obtaining the signature of prominent persons the world over. Upon his arrival in the offices of the Cadillac Motor Car company in Detroit, Mikulec carried upon his shoulder an enormous leather-bound volume, weighing 57 pounds, into which he has been gathering signa- tures for many years. On to America Leaving his home town of Stubica in Croatia 22 years ago, when he was 23 years of age, Mikulec began his long journey as a pilgrim on foot, traveling fromy city to city. As the size of his book increased, he used a push cart. His mission soon brought him to America, where he traveled over the 48 states of the Union gather- ing signatures of business, political and professional leaders, becoming a citizen of this country December 29, 1910. | Afterward he took passage for Aus- tralia, visited China, Japan , India, Egypt and the Holy Land, South Africa and New Zealand, and re- turned by way of Europe to Canada and so to his home in Philadelphia. In opening his immense volume and requesting the signature of President H. H. Rice of the Cadillac company, Mikulec exhibited the signatures of five United States presidents--Theo- dore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge. He showed the autographs of Lloyd George, Lord Curzon, the Prince of Wales, Count Lubomirski, Polish ambassador W. Wroblewski, the president of China, Admiral Togo of Japan, J. Pierpont Morgan and other financial leaders, presidents of many insurance com- panies, a long list of United States senators, American ambassadors to foreign countries, foreign ambassa- TELLS STUDENTS ABOUT BUSINESS President of Cadillac Gives Practical Advice The systematic study of business as a part of the curricula of our col- leges and universities, is one of the latest developments in our educational system. Yet so far has it already progressed that students from various universities are making tours of the country, using the great industrial plants as their laboratories for further research. A group of fifteen students and post-graduates of the Harvard School of Business Administration were re- cently guests of the Cadillac Motor Car company, where they were taken on a trip of inspection to study pro- duction methods in the factory. H. H. Rice, Cadillac president, gave them a short talk upon the value of charts and records showing the state of fundamental business conditions and giving data upon which to fore- cast future tendencies. Gives Valuable Advice Mr. Rice warned the students that theoretical knowledge must be tem- pered by years of business experience before it becomes of the greatest practical value, citing various fore- casts of a slowing down in the auto- mobile business, all of which have failed to materialize. "You can 'prove' what is going to happen in business, and then find out that you are wrong," said Mr. Rice. "So after the general theory has been worked out it must be put to the test of conditions which may exist in a particular industry and even in a par- ticular unit of that industry. "The motor car industry, for in- stance, has been the last to fall away in the several setbacks of general business since the motor industry was born and it has also been the first to recover; which condition demon- strates that it is a growing and ex- panding business." The Harvard students of business are making their tour in a special rail- road car, and were met at the station by members of the Cadillac organ- ization who brought them to the factory. After leaving Detroit, their next objective: was the Eastman Kodak company at Rochester, N. Y. The party was in charge of Dr. J. 0. Downey, who had recently com- pleted the course now being taken by the embryo executives. dors to this country, and many noted Throughout the years, Joseph Mik- ulec lectures wherever he happens to be, sometimes working for a few weeks and using his earnings for an other journey. He dresses in a simple but spotless uniform of blue denim, wears a round blue and white soft hat and cultivates a soft brown beard. His answers to questions are direct and comprehensive, and he appears very self-possessed. Obtaining sig- natures seems to him apparently more a matter of "making the rounds" than one of diplomacy and effort. J. Pierpont Morgan's signature, he said, was easily obtained, because he had previously met Mr. Morgan's repre- sentatives in Paris, and had "letters vouching for his own reliability. Near Journey's End At the age of forty-five, the auto- graph collector believes his wander- ings are nearing their end. He in- formed officials of the Cadillac Motor Car company that the present volume is the second one into which he has collected signatures, and that he is hoping the work of his lifetime will soon rest in an honored position in some museum. The fertile fields of Towa beckon and the rich experiences of his life of travel clamor for the telling. He has brothers and other relatives back in Croatia whom he hopes to bring to America, and between tilling the soil, cultivating orchards and writing of his wanderings among the leaders of ! all lands, he looks forward to many years of activity growing directly from his faithful pursuit of autograph collection. 1924 FORD TO HAVE A HIGHER RADIATOR Introduction of a higher radiator, bringing new and improved body lines to all types of Ford cars is announced today by local dealers. The changes have already gone into effect and thc various types are now in production. While the larger radiator has been made standard on all types and while it has made possible other betterments in body design, there is no radical de- parture in construction but rather a gen- eral improvement, which has resulted in more graceful lines. Most conspicuous among the new types is the Ford coupe which is of entirelynew body design and construction, resulting in a more trim appearance, more comfortable 'seating arrangement and a greater luggage carrying capacity. Marked, too, is the improvement in the four door sedan. Highly popular since its production a year ago because of its low, graceful lines, the car now presents even much better lines and a sturdier appearance. This has been brought about by the installation of an entirely new cowl with a graceful sweep from the dash blending into the larger hood and radiator. The change also affords an increase in leg room for occupants of the front seat. In the open types, the touring car and runabout, the cowl has been en- larged and flows in a graceful curve to the higher hood. These new Ford types and the gen- erally recognized performance ability of the Ford under all motoring con- ditions, promise to bring a greater de- mand than ever before as the public be- comes fully acquainted with the higher standards and greater values which Lave been incorporated. No changes are con- templated in prices. New Milwaukee Ave. Work Nears Completion, Report Milwaukee avenue, closed through the season to allow state paving work, is now open from Wheeling north to a point three miles north of Half Day. his important artery has been open from the end of the old concrete at Wheeling to Half Day for several weeks. Work is proceeding on the improvement north through Libertyville. The paving con- tract on this road extends west and north toward Grays Lake. It will eventually connect with the pavement ranning north through Lake Villa and Antioch to the Wisconsin line. Four Autos in YU S. In 1896; Big Growth In 1896 there were four "horseless carriages" chugging spectacularly along our highways, getting on the nerves of the then high spirited horse and moving men to naive smiles. The automobile was still in its infancy in 1909 when 311,000 cars were recorded in the U. S. Today over 12,000,000 cars--10,800,000 passenger cars and 1,300,000 trucks--are registered, consuming nearly six billion gallons of gasoline a year. Also there is the motor cycle, the gasoline tractor, the stationary engine, the motor boat and the airship, all fueled by gasoline. LINK TO WAUKEGAN ROAD When heading for Waukegan road from Evanston remember that Lake street, in Wilmette, has been resurfaced and is a good connecting route west. Travel in Northwest Tourists are finding it to their ad- sota and the two Dakotas. central states have many beauty spots . . and many places of historical interest, Fine, Says R. Jensen |ihcy find. Among : s : 1 found these states worth while is the vantage to take into consideration on|R. Jensen family of Winnetka. The their itineraries the states of Minne-|Jensens toured Wisconsin and Minne- The north 'sota and drove 200 miles into North Dakqta finding excellent highways, both state and national, and tourist camps where everything was ready for operation. Contrary to the con- ception of many travelers, they en- countered no highwaymen enroute, but, rather, found the people general- ly courteous and hospitable. such tourists who have MOON 1029 Davis St. Automobiles Count them on the Streets. They tell our story. There is a MOON car of the exact body type, size and power to meet the need and wishes of every motor car buyer on the North Shore. 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